CALENDAR
FAIR OAKS
Northern California Blues Festival
When, where: June 21 and 22 at Fair Oaks Park, 11625 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Highlights: 11 bands; headliners include Elvin Bishop, Mighty Mike Schermer, Maria Muldaur; vendors; car show; pancake breakfast.
Cost: Tickets $10 to $75.
Info: (916) 924-3836, www.northerncaliforniablues.
SACRAMENTO
Sacramento Grape Escape
When, where: June 14 at Cesar Chavez Park, 901 J St.
Highlights: More than 100 area restaurants and wineries bring their wares.
Cost: $50.
Info: (916) 808-7777, www.sacramentograpeescape.com.
SAN FRANCISCO
30th Anniversary San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
When, where: June 7 to 8, 14 to 15, 21 to 22, 28 to 29 at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St.
Highlights: 36 Northern California companies representing dance traditions from 20 cultures will perform with international master artists.
Cost: $22 to $46.
Info: (415) 474-3914, www.worldartswest.org.
SONOMA COUNTY
Art at the Source
When, where: May 31, June 1, 7 and 8 at locations in western Sonoma County.
Highlights: self-guided tour to studios of 108 artists, sponsor is Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
Cost: Free.
Info: For a free catalog with map: (707) 829-4797, www.artatthesource.org.
QUINCY
18th annual High Sierra Music Festival
When, where: July 3 to 6 Plumas- Sierra County Fairgrounds, 204 Fairgrounds Road.
Highlights: four-day camping and music event; five stages; parades; Kidzone; yoga; crafts fair.
Cost: $30 to $168, plus various ticket packages.
Info: (510) 595-1115, www.highsierramusic.com.
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