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Beaumont
The 100th anniversary of the Beaumont Cherry Festival will be celebrated with music, entertainment, rides and food, especially cherries. Scheduled performers include Jefferson Starshipand Eddie Money. On Saturday the parade takes place on Beaumont Avenue and 6th Street, but most events are at Stewart Park. When: Festival May 31-June 3, parade 10:30 a.m. June 2. Cost, info: Adults $7, seniors (age 60 and older) $5, children (6-13) $3, children (5 and younger) free, active military and law enforcement (ID required) $5. Only service dogs permitted. (951) 572-3197, beaumont cherryfestival.org
Brea
It’s tribute-band mania at the Brea Summerfest, with bands honoring the Beach Boys, Eagles, Tom Petty and others. The festivities at St. Angela Merici Parish School also include rides and food and beverage booths. When: June 1-3 Cost, info: Free, but fees for rides and food. Only service dogs permitted. (714) 987-1786, lat.ms/ breafest
Indian Wells
Visitors will find a 360degree dome theater, hot-air balloons and a magic show at Contact in the Desert at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. There will be more than 50 lectures, 45 workshops and eight panel discussions. Tours will head to “UFO hotspot” Giant Rock and the Integratron. When: June 1-4 Cost, info: One person $285 ($260 in advance), two people $505 ($470 in advance). For children 13 and older. Only service dogs permitted. (760) 507-4967, contactinthe desert.com
Long Beach
Explore island cultures at the Pacific Islander Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Enjoy art, music, dance and artifacts from Hawaii, Tahiti, Guam, Fiji and more. When: 9 a.m. June 2 and 3 Cost, info: Adults (12-61) $26.95, seniors (62 and up) $25.95, children (3-11) $17.95, children (2 and younger) free. Only trained service dogs permitted. (562) 590-3100, lat.ms/pacislandfest
Los Angeles
The South Robertson Community Festival will feature music, dance, games and “villages” focused on pets, health, community, environment and safety. The event at South Robertson Boulevard and Cattaraugus Avenue will also have food trucks and a kids’ zone. When: 11 a.m. June 3 Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. Dogs on leash OK. (424) 260-5042, sorofest.com
Culver City
Sample food and drinks created by some of the area’s best chefs, sommeliers and mixologists at Taste of the Nation at Media Park. Fundraiser for No Kid Hungry. When: 1 p.m. June 3. Cost, info: Adults from $110, children (6-13) $25, children (5 and younger) free. No dogs permitted. (877) 268-2783, lat.ms/tasteofthenation