California Events: Weekly Selections October 22-24, 2010

Actor Sean Penn will receive an award at Hollywood Film Festival

Each Monday you’ll find a selection of events for the upcoming weekend. With so much to do in California, this is just a small sampling. Click on each event for additional information.

Friday, Oct. 22 Hollywood – Film Festival

A pre-Oscar showcase. Fourteenth annual Hollywood Film Festival features screenings, premieres, seminars and star-studded awards ceremony. ArcLight Cinemas, Oct. 22-25.

Saturday, Oct. 23 Mecocino County – Fall Passport Weekend

Experience 16 Mendocino County wineries. Hopland area wineries show their finest in Rhone, Italian, Burgundian, and Bordeaux varietals ranging from Arneis to Zinfandel. Live music, barrel tasting, barbecues, book signings and more. Hopland, Oct. 23 & 24.

Sunday, Oct. 24 Costa Mesa – Gem Fair

World renowned marketplace for the finest in gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, and much more at the lowest prices. Over 150 exhibitors. OC Fair & Event Center/Building 10, Oct. 22-24.

If you’d like to submit your event for consideration, please email postmarkcalifornia(at)gmail(dot)com. Please include: Date, Location, Name of Event, Description, and website.