Calendar: Events for May and June 2008

BIG BEAR

Wild West Storyfest

When, where: May 24 and 25, Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 N. Shore Drive, Fawnskin.

Highlights: readings by novelists and poets, writer workshops, Old West reenactments, Western and nature art, cowboy grub.

Cost: $15, 12 and younger free; $10 to attend workshop.

Info: (800) 424-4232, www.bigbear.com.

GARBERVILLE

Summer Arts & Music FestivalWhen, where: May 31 and June 1, Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, two miles south of Garberville on U.S. 101.

Highlights: held on the banks of the Eel River among redwoods; more than 100 acts on five stages, an all-media fine-arts showcase, kids’ zone, martial arts and dance demonstrations.

Cost: Tickets start at $12 per day, $20 per weekend pass.

Info: (707) 923-3368, www.mateel.org.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

A La Carte & Art

When, where: May 17 and 18 on Castro Street between Church Street and Evelyn Avenue.

Highlights: R&B, jazz, rock, juried arts and crafts show with 250 exhibitors, wines and microbrews, farmers market.

Cost: Free.

Info: (650) 964-3395, www.miramarevents.com.

SAN FRANCISCO

Asian Heritage Street Celebration

When, where: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 17 in Japantown, on Post Street between Laguna and Webster streets.

Highlights: traditional and contemporary entertainment -- Korean folk dance, lion dancers, taiko drummers and pop music groups. Billed as the largest gathering of Asians in America.

Cost: Free.

Info: (415) 321-5865, www.asianfairsf.com.

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