Events

Compiled byJames E. Fowler.

Pasadena Showcase House of Design A 1922 Spanish Colonial Revival style estate with more than 10,000 square feet has been renovated by leading interior and exterior designers. No children younger than 12 allowed. Not handicapped accessible. See www.pasadenashowcase.org for complete schedule. Free parking and shuttle are available from Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, 360 Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. Tue.-next Sun. (626) 578-8500.

Sunset Beach Art Festival Hundreds of artisans and craftspersons will display their wares at this annual Mother’s Day community fundraiser. Sunset Beach Art Festival , 17222 S. Pacific Ave., Sunset Beach. Today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (562) 592-1374.

Renaissance Pleasure Faire A re-creation of days gone by with about 2,000 costumed performers on 14 stages – also mystics, magicians, musicians, madrigals, artisans, children’s activities, rides, ceremonies and more. See www.renfair.com. Saturdays and Sundays only. Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. Today, Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $15-$25. (626) 969-4750.

TaiwanFest 2008 A celebration of Taiwanese culture with live music, authentic cuisine, artisans, performers, carnival rides, arts, crafts and more. See www.taiwanfest-la.org. El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, L.A. Today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (626) 307-5077.

Koroneburg Renaissance Festival Re-creation of a European village circa 1500 with live entertainment, arts, crafts, food and more. Crossroads Riverview Park, 14600 River Road, Corona. Today, next Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $12-$18; 4 and younger, free. (951) 735-0101.

Mother’s Day Family Festival Live music, crafts, face painting and more. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Today, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. (714) 567-3679.

Bike Week Pasadena Celebrate the bicycle as a healthy alternative to the automobile with a week of festivities, workshops, pit stops, bike-related films and rides. See www.bikenow.org. Pasadena. Mon.-Sat. Free. (323) 478-0060.

Greek Festival A celebration of Greek culture with authentic food, dancing, music and marketplace; also games, rides and children’s activities. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim. Fri., 3-10 p.m.; Sat.-next Sun., noon-10 p.m. $3; 11 and younger, free. (714) 827-0181.

California Strawberry Festival This celebration of the little red fruit will have live music, arts, crafts, rides, games, cooking and decorating demonstrations. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the Escovedo Family featuring Sheila E. head the entertainment lineup. See www.strawberry-fest.org. Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $5-$12; 4 and younger, free. (888) 288-9242.

Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival The 48th annual event will feature more than 100 contestants plus professional bands on stage and jamming, folk singing, dancing, children’s music and crafts. See www.topangabanjofiddle.org. Paramount Ranch, 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. Next Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $7-$12;9 and younger, free. (818) 382-4819.