Address:
1 Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA

Description:
On February 23-26, 2012, the San Francisco Orchid Society’s 60th annual Pacific Orchid Exposition will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. The event opens on Thursday, February 23th with the highly anticipated Gala Benefit Preview night, which offers wine tasting from some of the Bay Area’s premiere wineries. The evening includes live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and a fabulous silent auction. The Pacific Orchid Exposition is the largest orchid show in the country and is aptly named for the extraordinary, lush displays of organic beauty that are showcased every year. The event boasts more than 150,000 orchid flowers from all over the world and offers educational exhibits from local, national and international orchid growers. Each day, docent tours and cultivation tips are given to visitors as they peruse the chromatic wonderland of orchids. Professional and amateur growers, as well as orchid societies, will be displaying their unique orchids and rare hybrids, allowing any nature lover the chance to purchase a one-of-a-kind treasure.www.orchidsanfrancisco.org

Times:10:00 AM

Address:
7775 N. Friant Road
Fresno, CA

Description:
Fresno Bully Rescue, a local non-profit, NO-KILL dog shelter specializing in bully breeds will be holding its BULLY WALK 2012 at the Mountain View Picnic Shelter at Woodward Park. This is a fundraising dog walk and all breeds are welcome! No retractable leashes please. Come walk your dog (not required to bring a dog to walk) and have some fun in the sun and help us save lives! The walk will start at 10:00 a.m. and ends with fun games, prizes, food, informational booths & more! For a $15 donation every participant will receive an event t-shirt and raffle ticket. For more information on this event, please contact Becky Holly at becky@fresnobullyrescue.org.

Times:12:00 PM

Address:
2000 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA

Description:
The University Heights Arts Open is one-of-a-kind event that celebrates art in all its forms, and doesn't charge you a penny. The Open features works and talks by painters, sculptors, potters, dancers, poets and musicians. Visitors can visit studios, check out exhibitions, chat with the artistes and watch performances. The participating establishments and troupes are worth spending time on.The 4th annual University Heights Arts Open is a collaborative effort this year with the 2nd annual, University Heights CDC Taste of University Heights. This collaborative effort means more of what University Heights has to offer: more fun, more food, more art! First, stroll through the quaint neighborhood enjoying sample delicacies from some of University Heights diverse restaurants.Then, enjoy a free self guided tour of the arts. The UH Arts Open (UHAO)showcases the works of over 100 new as well as celebrated artists, playwrights, performers and musicians from the San Diego region enlivening the historic University Heights community. The UHAO incorporates local businesses, schools, churches, theaters, and a free shuttle tour of over twenty artist studios in the area.The Taste is ticketed. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 day of