Arts and woofs
The weekend will bring you flowers, art, cool technology, short films, carnival rides and a goofy gathering of dogs.
Palm Springs
More than 55 short movies will be shown at what’s called the largest such screening in North America: the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival. Pictures will be shown at the Camelot Theatre; other related events will take place elsewhere. Movies favor the unconventional. When: Times vary, June 19-22 Cost, info: From $13. Films are not rated, but only the Shorties program is family-friendly. Only service dogs permitted. (800) 898-7256 or (760) 778-8979, lat.ms /psShortFest
Lompoc
Get ready for Space, the Final Frontier, the theme of this year’s Lompoc Valley Flower Festival at Ryon Park. There’s a parade Saturday, but every day has carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, a beer and wine garden, and live entertainment. When: June 20-24; parade 10 a.m. June 23 Cost, info: June 20 free, June 21-24 adults $5, children 12 and younger free. Only registered service animals permitted. (805) 735-8511, lat.ms /lompocflowerfest
Huntington Beach
Be careful not to trip over all the little doggies with short legs at Corgi Beach Day at Huntington State Beach between lifeguard towers 14 and 15. Many of the furry low-riders will sport their best duds and chapeaus while competing in the costume contest. Don’t miss the talent show. When: 10 a.m. June 23 Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. Dogs on leash OK. (714) 969-3492, lat.ms/corgibeachday
Torrance
Celebrate creativity at the South Bay Festival of the Arts at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. You’ll find a juried art show, craft demonstrations, art exhibits, do-it-yourself art projects and live entertainment. When: 11 a.m. June 23 Cost, info: Free, but $3 each for food and drink tickets. Family-friendly. Only service animals permitted. (310) 378-8100, lat.ms/southbayfest
Arcadia
The Steam + M Festival expo covers science, technology, engineering, art, math and music. The festival at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center includes tech-art installations, workshops and a kids’ cardboard artinstallation challenge. Proceeds will benefit the Artwork job-training program. When: 5 p.m. June 23 Cost, info: Free. Dogs on leash permitted in outdoor courtyard; only service dogs permitted inside. (626) 821-1781, arcadiapaf.org/steamm
Redondo Beach
The Riviera Village Summer Festival at Riviera Village will have more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, a global food court and a beer garden with live entertainment. When: 10 a.m. June 23 and 24 Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. Dogs on leash OK. (310) 531-8939, rv summerfestival.com