Candy Land came to life this week in San Francisco to celebrate it's 60th Birthday. Lombard Street was transformed into the colorful Candyland game board and some lucky kids got to hop and skip their way through the course.

Summer's back in So Cal and the SURF is ready to rumble. Going off now in Huntington Beach, CA the Hurley US Open of Surfing showcasing the best of the best in the big blue with huge prizes and huge waves.

Comic-Con returns to the San Diego Convention Center for it's annual event. Don't miss the latest on all your favorite books, movies, characters, and all things pop culture! Events held through Sunday, July 26th

There is a new club in Charlotte. Sorry, not a club, a cult.
Check out the true road warriors of Charlotte's scooter gang.

Kelly Slater is in Australia as the 2009 Men's ASP World Tour could begin as early as Saturday, with the possible start of the Quiksilver Pro at Coolangatta on Australia's Gold Coast.

Ely Kim loves to dance. In fact, he's such a hardcore dancer that he decided to groove on camera for 100 days to 100 different songs in 100 different locations. Watch the full video of all 100 dances!

Michael is auctioning off his stuff. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of The King of Pop. This monumental 5-day auction to be conducted by Julien's Auctions, April 21-25.

Snow Days Chicago is a free five-day winter festival on Michigan Avenue in Grant Park featuring a national snow sculpting competition, dog sled demonstrations, a snowboard rail jam and kids activities! Bring the whole family and watch as the city is transformed into a winter wonderland, showcasing over 27 beautiful and unique sculptures made entirely out of snow!

Check out the Night of Lights at Canyon Lodge on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a winter lights show against the majestic backdrop of Mammoth's ski slopes. Guests of all ages are invited to ride the complimentary Village Gondola to Canyon Lodge where they can enjoy a fun-filled night complete with a firework show, torchlight parade, Red Bull Air Force skydivers and live music by Runner Runner and indie rockers, Pinbac.

The theme for this year's annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade is "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!". Gather together your family, friends, co-workers and everyone you know .... and enjoy a great holiday "fun" filled evening on Saturday 13th December that will kick off the rest of your holiday season.

Dust off your ice skates and head on down to Pershing Square, LA for some winter fun!

November is right around the corner--so make sure to register and let your voice be heard!This is one of the most important Presidential elections to date. Think really HARD on this one.

Relay for Life of Santa Monica benefitting the American Cancer Society will be held on July 26 & 27. You can start a team, join a team or join as an individual. Be a part of the fight against cancer and get your walking shoes on!

The 90-foot-tall, solar-power-assisted Pacific Wheel will be revealed starting at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday May 28, 2008. The old wheel was sold on eBay for $132,400.

The Summer Solstice Celebration is a creative and original display of floats, whimsical costumes and masks of more than 1,000 parade participants, with dancing, music, drumming and drama that enthralls spectators. Check it out!

A great exhibit of art by Gary Palmer, "Distilled Landscapes" will be at the Tarryn Teresa Gallery at Bergamot Station from May 3rd to the 30th. There's also a special reception on May 10th, 2008 from 6pm -8pm. Bergamot Station is at 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

The 24th Annual Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series will begin on June 26 and will run through August 28, 2008. For ten Thursday evenings during the summer starting at 7:30 p.m., prepare to sing, dance, or just rock out to the best in Reggae, folk, rock and eclectic world music.
Admission is and has always been free!

Take an interactive journey through America's Black History > interactive timeline, 200 notables, quizzes, facts, video, store, foundations & more...

Check out leap year parties near you and party like it happens only once every four years!

Since 1582, the year Leap Day was conceived, millions of people born on February 29th have been unfairly persecuted by archaic laws. The Quadrennial Council, now with over 250,000 supporters, works through education, advocacy and grassroots efforts to challenge state and national lawmakers to add February 29th to every calendar, every year!

Presidents' Day, originally known as Washington's Birthday, falls on the third February of the month. This year Presidents' Day falls on February 18, 2008.

Read all 43 President Bios...

Jan 16 - 19 2008
MIAMI BEACH

Laughter will be as plentiful as the sand on South Beach when the third annual South Beach Comedy Festival returns. The four day culturally diverse Festival takes place Wednesday, January 16th through Saturday, January 19th 2008. Performers Include Dave Attell, Louis CK, Jeff Dunham, Susie Essman,
Kathy Griffin, Andres Lopez, Jeffrey Ross, Katt Williams, among many others. Check it out!

October 21, 2007
REGISTER ON SATURDAY, the 20th!

Get ready for a fast and fun course in the heart of Santa Monica. This 5k and 10k course features some great ocean views, and a great post-event party on the Santa Monica Pier.

We'll have exciting entertainment on the course (and at the finish) to cheer in some of top runners from throughout Southern California. And with Saint John's as our beneficiary, expect some of the best course support (and enthusiastic volunteers) around.

Check out the site for more race info, times, course maps, entry fees and all that stuff!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In celebration of Pink October's 10th anniversary, they have released a new rhinestone pin in a silver setting with 40 rhinestones making up the number 10. Check out the different ways you can get involved to help raise awareness and support Pink October.

Every year the folks at the Academy Awards raffle off bleacher seats to the Oscars red carpet arrival. This year's entry starts on Sept 17, 2007.

Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. Great opportunity to see more than 60 private art studios in the Venice area plus tours of local architecture. Lots of other stuff going on the same day benefiting the Venice Family Clinic. A great weekend event by the beach!

A Music for Youth Benefit
with Booker T. Jones, Bonnie Hayes, Vickie Randle, Sista Monica, Jazz Mafia Horns, Amber Morris, Larry Batiste, Shantytown

Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 8:30pm
Price: $60-$125
Location: Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell (at Polk)
San Francisco, CA 94109