Events

Compiled by James 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 a complete schedule. Free parking and shuttle are available from Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, 360 Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. Tue.-next Sun. (626) 578-8500.

Farm Walk Pierce College’s Agriculture Department’s teaching farm will hold an open house. Attractions will include cow-chip bingo, a petting zoo, live music, cow milking, sheep shearing, wool spinning and more. Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Today, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $5; 11 and younger, free. (818) 710-4253.

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. Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $15-$25. (626) 969-4750.

Biggest Little Fair in the Valley Music, fireworks, rides, games, a silent auction and food. St. Francis de Sales School, 13368 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks. Today, noon-7 p.m. Free. (818) 681-7276.

Santa Fe Art Colony Open Studio Weekend More than 50 artists will open their work spaces to the public; art and food will be available for purchase. See www.santafeartcolony.com. Santa Fe Art Colony, 2401 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. Today, noon-6 p.m. Free. (323) 587-5513.

Vintage Bouquet More than 30 wineries and restaurants will be participating in this food- and wine-tasting event. Also, live and silent auctions, live music and tours of the mansion. Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. Today, noon-4 p.m. $125-$175. (818) 610-0300.

Glendale Model Railroad Club Open House The public is invited to see the club’s model layout, with five operating cabs and three major yards. Glendale Model Railroad Club, 619 Hahn Ave., Glendale . Today, 1-4 p.m.; Mon., 7:30-10 p.m. Free. (818) 846-1735.

Pasadena Model Railroad Club Open House The public is invited to see the club’s 5,000-square-foot, model railroad layout. Pasadena Model Railroad Club, 5458 Alhambra Ave., L.A. Today, 1-5 p.m. $1-$3; 6 and younger, free with paid adult. (323) 222-1718.

Victorian Fair Revisit a bygone era with music, dance, living history performances, fashion shows, crafts, games, contests, tours, food, demonstrations and shopping. Homestead Museum, 15415 Don Julian Road, Industry. Today, 1-5 p.m. Free. (626) 968-8492.

Griffith Park Night Hike In need of a jolt of nature? Then tie on your hiking shoes and come see the other kinds of stars and night life in Hollywood. The Sierra Club leads these fun and instructive two-hour hikes through Griffith Park. Wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot. Griffith Park, 4800 Carousel Drive, L.A. Tue.-Thu., 6:45 p.m. (213) 387-4287.

Revlon Run/Walk for Women This 5K run/walk, health expo and celebration concert will raise money for cancer research, counseling and outreach programs. Register at www.revlonrunwalk.com. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Sat., 7 a.m.-noon. $30-$35. (310) 322-3344.

George Barris’ Cruisin’ Back to Culver City Car Show More than 400 classic hot rods and customs plus such famous movie cars as the Munsters’ Koach and the Batmobile will be on display. Culver Boulevard between Duquesne and Canfield avenues, Culver City. Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (310) 344-8033.

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

Paint Out Artists are invited to come paint in an outdoor group event sponsored by Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore. Bring lunch and art supplies. Malibu Lagoon State Park, 23200 block of Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Sat., 9:30 a.m. Free. (310) 338-0333.

Butterfly House Opening & Eco Faire Orange County’s only butterfly house, informational booths, crafts, a nature scavenger hunt and more. Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (949) 645-8489.

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. Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (626) 307-5077.

World Fest 2008 This ecologically themed event will feature music, speakers, children’s activities, a food court and other attractions. This year’s theme: “Towards Freedom.” Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free. (310) 477-7887.

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

Santa Monica Festival The band Dengue Fever will top the music lineup at this year’s event. The theme is “Revel With a Cause.” Also dance, visual arts, earth-friendly artistic wares, food and workshops. See www.arts.santa-moni ca.org. Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (310) 458-8350.

Topanga Children’s Festival Singer-songwriter Peter Alsop heads the entertainment lineup at this family-friendly event that will also feature dance, theater, crafts, storytelling, food, vendors and more. See www.topangachildrensfestival.com. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$22; 1 and younger, free. (310) 455-3155.

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