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Upcoming Costume Events in Los Angeles

da Cat presents a mix of web doings and interesting activities centered, but not exclusively, in Southern California.)  Basically it's an eclectic list of costume events in Los Angeles and beyond as well as extra events that will interest costumers.  Some you might not find elsewhere considered costume events, but they're here for their educational and/or fun value.  At the bottom,  I've included a number of "master link" sites and calendars so you can quickly get to the folks that maintain the large event lists.

Upcoming Costume Event Recommendations for Los Angeles

July Costume Events

bulletLabyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball
bullet Anime Expo

August Costume Events

bullet Pyrate Daze
bullet Big Bear City Renaissance Faire

Archived Info

Quick Index - LA Events

bulletMuseums & Exhibits
bulletShopping
bulletCostume Conferences and Conventions
bulletMore Classes
bulletHistorical Reenactment (fairs to dances)
bulletScience Fiction/Fantasy Events / Masquerade Balls
bulletEvent Calendar Web Pages - Master Links

Featured Events - eclectic as always

Convention, Exhibit & Lecture

Anime Expo

Anime Expo is North America’s largest anime and manga celebration. Anime Expo gives fans the rare opportunity to meet and hear from some of the most famous anime, manga and musical artists from Japan and get into the action through everything from costume play, karaoke and video competitions to exclusive screenings, non-stop video gaming competitions and the wildly popular Masquerade  Cosplay your heart out.  They have the main masquerade, a masquerade ball and other costume contests.  Please review their site for details and their rules.

bulletInfo: http://www.anime-expo.org/
bulletJuly 1-4, 2011, Annual
bulletLos Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles
bulletSee site for list of masquerades
bulletRegister on line, in advance

Pyrate Daze

Combining the Golden Age of Pirates and the Romantic Age of Steam Punk, this event will go down in the captain's logs as the most unique gathering since Jules Verne met Blackbeard on haunted shores! Come see a plethora of eclectic gadgets, gizmos and booty for sale - Be witness to a Zombie invasion.

bulletInfo: http://www.pyratedaze.com
bulletAugust 27-28, 2011
bulletEmbassy Suites Hotel
bullet1325 East Dyer Rd., Santa Ana
bullet$90 for the weekend, which includes the dinner and concert, $18 daily tickles w/o the evening stuff.

<More> Exhibit Events

Shopping Special

International Gems, Beads and Jewelry Show 

bulletMost costumes are not complete without a bit of glitz. 
bulletI'm only listing Los Angles area events here... but this show travels all over the US.
bulletCheck your local newspaper for coupons for free gifts or $1 off admission.
bulletPasadena - Pasadena Convention Center
bulletJuly 1-3, 2011

Textile, Costume & Clothing Show

bulletVintage textiles, vintage clothing, costumes, patterns, shoes, accessories, Victorian laces, trims and more
bulletInfo:  http://www.caskeylees.com/Vintage/Vintage.html
bulletPickwick Gardens, 1001 Riverside Dr., Burbank
bullet$6, early admission $20
bulletDates: - Sunday
bulletJuly 31, 2011

 <More> Shopping Events

Dance & Fairs, Historic & More

*** In spring and summer LA goes gaga for ren faires, so please check the whole list

Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball

An elegant evening of costume and fantasy.  Join costumers and artists  from all over Los Angles for a magical night of dancing, music and entertainment.   A night of costumed dance and enchantment. "The LoJ Masquerade Ball is two nights of enchantment created each year as a celebration of inspiration and fantasy. Lost within the borders of chaos and light, nobles dance within the Faerie Court where legends take precious breath and dreams are born. . ." 

bulletInfo: http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
bulletJuly 1 & 2,  2011, Annual  <-- Selling out fast
bulletExpanded to two days now.
bulletSee site for ticket pricing and packages.
bullet Park Plaza Hotel
bullet 607 S. Park View Street, downtown Los Angeles
bullet Extremely Elaborate Costumes Recommended!
bullet Costume required or formal dress and mask

Big Bear City Renaissance Faire

Queen Elizabeth's Royal Court, Knights Jousting on Horseback, Archery Tournament, Live Steel Battle, Living History Encampments & Demonstrations, Ethnic Food & Drink, Belly Dancers, Jugglers, Musicians & Singers, Midsummer Fairy Forest Children's Area.

The Road is open!!!!  The Fair is on again!

bulletInfo:  http://www.bbvrsinc.org/  or  (909) 237-0448
bulletAugust 13-14, 20-21, 2011
bulletBig Bear Lake's North Shore
bulletPedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin
bulletFree parking and shuttle

 

Just a special pick or two.   Please see the main listing to plan your weekends. 

 

<More> (many more) Dance and Fairs including calendars

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Museums & Special Exhibits/Tours/Workshops:

Tim Burton - LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents a major retrospective exploring the full range of Tim Burton's creative work, both as a film director and as an artist, illustrator, photographer, and writer. 

The exhibition brings together over 700 drawings, paintings, photographs, moving-image works, storyboards, puppets, concept artworks, maquettes, costumes, and cinematic ephemera, including art from a number of unrealized and little-known personal projects. Many of these objects come from the artist's own archive, as well as from studio archives and private collections of Burton's collaborators.

bulletInfo: http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/tim-burton   or 323-857-6000
bulletResnick Pavilion
bulletMay 29, 2011–October 31, 2011 
bullet12-8 M/T/Th,  Closed Wednesday, 12-9 F, 11-8 S/S
bulletThe Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
bullet5905 Wilshire Blvd,  Los Angeles

FABULOUS! Ten Years of FIDM Museum Acquisitions, 2000-2010

FABULOUS! Ten Years of FIDM Museum Acquisitions celebrates the past decade of collecting at the FIDM Museum. The exhibition spans over two centuries of fashion history with 175 purchased and donated objects dating from 1800 to the present.. There will be an exhibit book with this exhibition.

bulletInfo:  http://fidmmuseum.org/   for their website and their pics from past exhibits.
bullet When: September 13 – December 17, 2011
bullet10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m, Tuesday - Saturday
bullet 
bulletFIDM Museum, 919 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
bulletFree to all.
bulletNo cameras allowed.

See more info and photos on  Costume Exhibit news site.


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Shopping Events:

You've all heard the old adage, the one who dies with the most fabric, wins!!!!.  Well, hear are some events that will feed the magpie in you.

Shopping Specials

Vintage Clothing Backyard Flea Market & Ice Cream Social

DapperMan Brand presents a Vintage Clothing backyard flea market and ice cream social. Old fashioned ice cream sodas and quality hot dogs for sale by
C.K. FARNSWORTH'S soda fountain (a nostalgic trip back to the golden era).)

***(If you have just a few items, feel free to bring them to trade or sell. We will have an area for you to hang your things.)***

Dress in Vintage if you have any, if not buy it at the sale!  Bring a vintage bathing suit for swimming if desired - Sorry no children-

bulletInfo: http://www.walternelson.com/dr/node/982 or (626) 961-3426
bulletSaturday, June 11, 2011 - noon to 6pm
bullet2872 Garona Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA (Steve and Linda's home)

 (let us know if you have any events that would interest costumers)

Annual Shows

bullet

Vintage Fashion Show Expo

bulletAll kinds of great vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories.
bulletLos Angeles (Santa Monica Civic Auditorium)
bulletFebruary 5-6, 2011
bulletApril 30 - May 1, 2011
bulletOctober 15-16, 2011
bulletSan Francisco
bulletMarch 19-20, 2011
bulletSeptember 17-18, 2011
bulletInternational Gems, Beads and Jewelry Show 
bulletMost costumes are not complete without a bit of glitz. 
bulletI'm only listing Los Angles area events here... but this show travels all over the US.
bulletCheck your local newspaper for coupons for free gifts or $1 off admission.
bulletSanta Monica Civic Auditorium - the bigger show
bulletMarch 25-27, 2011
bulletMay 13-15, 2011 (The bead show)
bulletJune 17-19, 2011
bulletSeptember 23-25, 2011
bulletOctober 7-9, 2011 <-- bead show, just in time for Halloween
bulletDecember 2-4, 2011
bulletLong Beach - Queen Mary
bulletFebruary 25-28,2011
bulletPasadena - Pasadena Convention Center
bulletJuly 1-3, 2011
bulletTextile, Costume & Clothing Show
bulletVintage textiles, vintage clothing, costumes, patterns, shoes, accessories, Victorian laces, trims and more
bulletInfo:  http://www.caskeylees.com/Vintage/Vintage.html
bulletPickwick Gardens, 1001 Riverside Dr., Burbank
bullet$6, early admission $20
bulletDates: - Sunday
bulletMay 29, 2011
bulletJuly 31, 2011
bulletOctober 30, 2011
bulletJanuary 29, 2012
bulletQuilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
bulletYou can't costume well without good tools. Try out sewing machines, find the latest tools, workshops on techniques.
bulletInfo: http://www.rustybarn.com/
bulletMarch 10-12, 2011, 10-5
bulletOct. 6-8, 2011
bulletPomona Fairplex, LA County fairgrounds,  Pomona
bulletMay 19-21, 2011
bulletDel Mar Fairgrounds
bulletSee website for admission coupons.
bulletCostume College Marketplace
bulletCostume College Costumer’s Marketplace is open to the public at  Costume College free of charge.  Costume supplies, costume books, costume tools, costume accessories.
bulletInfo: http://www.costumecollege.org/CoCo_marketplace.html
bulletNew Location: Warner Center Marriott
bullet21850 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills
bulletJuly 29-31,  2011
bulletMarketplace hours:
bulletFri - 7:45 - 10pm
bulletSat/Sun -  8:30 am - 5 pm
bulletMarketplace: Free of charge

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Costume Conferences, Special Classes and Conventions

These are  mix of classes and shopping and run a weekend.  Both science fiction and historic are represented.

bulletNext Couple of Costume Cons:
bulletCostume Con 29
bulletHilton Hasbrook Heights, Meadowlands, Hasbrook Heights NJ
bullet April 29 through May 2, 2011
bullethttp://cc29nj.com/  <-- new web address
bullet Costume Con 30
bulletMay 11-14, 2012
bulletTempe, Arizona
bulletNote, this is a change of venue as of January  '10
bullet http://costumecon30.com/
bulletCostume Con 31
bulletRed Lion Denver SE, Denver CO
bulletMay 17-20, 2013
bullethttp://www.cc31denver.com/
bulletCostume Con 32
bullet Toronto, Canada
bullet Late April - Early May, 2014
bullet http://www.costumecon32.com/
bulletCostume Con 33
bulletCharleston, Sough Carolina
bulletLate April - Early May, 2015
bullet http://www.cc33charleston.org/

For a full list of Costume-Cons, current, old and bidding... check out Costume-Connections at http://www.costume-con.com/ and head to their timeline.

 

bulletCostume Society of America - National Symposium  
bulletBoston Uncommon: Revolution and Evolution in Dress
bulletJune 7-12, 2011
bulletBoston, Massachusetts
bulletSociety for Creative Anachronism - Collegium
bulletMedieval arts and sciences, includes costume classes run twice a year.  (Note website sometimes runs behind on updating.  However, you can contact them for the most recent information.)
bullet April 9-10, 2011 , Collegium
bulletlocation - Angles

Some upcoming Classes not affiliate with a group:

bulletDye Workshops from Griffin Dyeworks & Fiber Arts
bulletwill do traveling exhibits or workshops
bulletOne Day Fiber Frolic: Saturday, January 29, 2011
bullet 2011 Fiber Retreat: June 24-26, 2011
bulletOne Day Fiber Frolic: Saturday, August 7, 2010
bulletTruly Victorian Sewing Workshops
bulletClasses include corset construction, making Victorian bodices, underpinning, skirt draping and more.  See website for dates, most 2nd Sundays.
bulletOn hiatus, check back in 2011
bulletNew discussion board link
bulletReVamp
bulletVintage Immersion Classes
bullet Vintage Hair and Makeup Classes, 30's-50's

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Science Fiction & Fantasy / Masquerade Balls & Parties

Just a few master links sites for events.... Go explore!  More in Otherworlds!

bulletClick to check out -- California Science Fiction Conventions

Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball

An elegant evening of costume and fantasy.  Join costumers and artists  from all over Los Angles for a magical night of dancing, music and entertainment.   A night of costumed dance and enchantment. "The LoJ Masquerade Ball is two nights of enchantment created each year as a celebration of inspiration and fantasy. Lost within the borders of chaos and light, nobles dance within the Faerie Court where legends take precious breath and dreams are born. . ." 

bulletInfo: http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
bulletJuly 1 & 2,  2011, Annual  <-- Selling out fast
bulletExpanded to two days now.
bulletSee site for ticket pricing and packages.
bullet Park Plaza Hotel
bullet 607 S. Park View Street, downtown Los Angeles
bullet Extremely Elaborate Costumes Recommended!
bullet Costume required or formal dress and mask

Anime Expo

Anime Expo is North America’s largest anime and manga celebration. Anime Expo gives fans the rare opportunity to meet and hear from some of the most famous anime, manga and musical artists from Japan and get into the action through everything from costume play, karaoke and video competitions to exclusive screenings, non-stop video gaming competitions and the wildly popular Masquerade  Cosplay your heart out.  They have the main masquerade, a masquerade ball and other costume contests.  Please review their site for details and their rules.

bulletInfo: http://www.anime-expo.org/
bulletJuly 1-4, 2011, Annual
bulletLos Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles
bulletSee site for list of masquerades
bulletRegister on line, in advance

Comic-Con International 

"The country’s premier comics and popular arts convention."  Get info on the latest movies.  Multiple costume competitions plus the main masquerade.

bulletInfo: http://www.comic-con.org    
bullet July 21-24, 2011, Annual   <-- Sells out  way in advance
bulletSan Diego Convention Center, CA
bulletRegister early, event tickets and hotelrooms goo quickly
bulletSaturday's event is open to all costumes but comic and movie oriented items do better.
bulletNote: write for their rules, their structure and format is different than the 'ICG standard'.
bulletThere are a number of sponsored prizes most years.
bulletPre-register for the masquerade

LosCon  - by LASFS 

bulletInfo: http://www.loscon.org/
bulletLAX Marriott Hotel
bulletNovember 25-27 2011 - Thanksgiving weekend, Annual
bullet2010 theme: Urban fantasy , Steampunk and SF Noir
bulletMain SF local masquerade for Los Angeles.
bulletSat, November 26, 2011 at 8:00
bulletHeld on the Saturday night of the convention.
bulletEnter or just volunteer to work it.

Anime LA

bulletInfo: http://www.animelosangeles.org/
bulletJanuary 6-8, 2012 -  Annual
bulletSaturday night masquerade
bulletRules and sign up forms are on line
bulletLos Angeles Airport Marriot

 

bulletMore Science Fiction Masquerades
bulletCheck out the Alley Cat Scratch list.  Let me know if your even needs to be added.
bullet Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society (LASFS)
bulletMain items listed will be LA area, but they've got a great collection of links to nationwide directories.

 

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Historical/Reenactment Group Calendars (including fairs and dances)

a few Event Calendars with more dance activities.

bullet Mass Historia - Calendar
bulletHistoric Dance & Reenactment of every era.
bulletVery large calendar covering all of Southern California
bulletVictorian dance,  English Country dance, Art Deco, Ragtime & Swing
bulletArt Deco Society of Los Angles Calendar
bulletevents with a vintage flare
bulletFull list of Event Calendars

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Select list of Upcoming Fairs and Dances to plan for...

Monthly, or near monthly dances and dance practice. 

bulletEnglish Country Dance - Monrovia
bulletDances for 1650 to present day are taught.  Beginners welcome, no partner required.
bullet http://walternelson.com/dr/event  for dates, look for dance and class dates for Monrovia
bulletSt Luke's Episcopal church, Monrovia
bulletTickets $5 -  7:30 - 10pm
bulletEnglish Country Dance - Riverside
bulletInfo: http://www.englishcountrydancing.org/
bullet2nd &  4th Mondays

Miss Haseltine's Drum - West side of Los Angeles
bulletRegency dance
bullethttp://regencyfriends.org/  for dates
bulletmost 1st Sundays
bulletTickets $5   -  7:30-11:00
bulletCostume of about the year 1800 is welcome, but not required

bulletMaxwell DeMille's Cicada Club - Down town
bulletArt Deco dinner and dancing
bulletMost Sundays, special events around the holidays
bullet http://www.clubcicada.com/weekly_schedule.asp

Schedule Costume Balls and Dance events.  Note: most dances will have one or more dance practice sessions.

Yearly Costume Events

Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball

An elegant evening of costume and fantasy.  Join costumers and artists  from all over Los Angles for a magical night of dancing, music and entertainment.   A night of costumed dance and enchantment. "The LoJ Masquerade Ball is a singular night of enchantment created each year as a celebration of inspiration and fantasy. Lost within the borders of chaos and light, nobles dance within the Faerie Court where legends take precious breath and dreams are born. . ." 

bulletInfo: http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
bulletJuly 1 & 2,  2011, Annual  <-- Selling out fast
bulletExpanded to two days now.
bulletSee site for ticket pricing and packages.
bullet Park Plaza Hotel
bullet 607 S. Park View Street, downtown Los Angeles
bullet *New location!
bullet Extremely Elaborate Costumes Recommended!
bullet Costume required or formal dress and mask

Camp Hollywood  Swing Camp - National Jitterbug Championships

The world's largest Lindy Hop dance camp.  Classes, evening events. competitions and much more.  Beginner to advanced.

bulletInfo: http://camphollywood.net/
bulletLAX Marriot Hotel, Los Angeles
bulletJuly 21- 24, 2011

Long Beach Civil War Reenactment

 Civil War reenactment groups from all over California who will spend the weekend recreating one of the most important periods in American History. This will be the largest reenactment ever held in this area. Visitors will have a first hand look at the sights and sounds of battle as well as a chance at involvement in living history presentations in the camps.

Visitors can expect to see real live cannon fire, period costumes, historical figures, authentic battles, meet with the soldiers in their camps, attend demonstrations and more during the two-day festival.

bulletInfo: http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/LBCivilwar.html
bulletJuly 30-31, 2011
bulletEldorado Park, Long Beach, CA

Big Bear City Renaissance Faire

Queen Elizabeth's Royal Court, Knights Jousting on Horseback, Archery Tournament, Live Steel Battle, Living History Encampments & Demonstrations, Ethnic Food & Drink, Belly Dancers, Jugglers, Musicians & Singers, Midsummer Fairy Forest Children's Area.

The Road is open!!!!  The Fair is on again!

bulletInfo:  http://www.bbvrsinc.org/  or  (909) 237-0448
bulletAugust 13-14, 20-21, 2011
bulletBig Bear Lake's North Shore
bulletPedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin
bulletFree parking and shuttle

Pyrate Daze

Combining the Golden Age of Pirates and the Romantic Age of Steam Punk, this event will go down in the captain's logs as the most unique gathering since Jules Verne met Blackbeard on haunted shores! Come see a plethora of eclectic gadgets, gizmos and booty for sale - Be witness to a Zombie invasion.

bulletInfo: http://www.pyratedaze.com
bulletAugust 27-28, 2011
bulletEmbassy Suites Hotel
bullet1325 East Dyer Rd., Santa Ana
bullet$90 for the weekend, which includes the dinner and concert, $18 daily tickles w/o the evening stuff.

Queen Mary Art Deco Festival

The new Queen Mary Art Deco Festival, presented by the RMS Queen Mary Foundation in association with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles.    Period life music, lectures, silent auctions, Sunday brunch, tea, art deco bazaar, special tours and more. Walking tours.  Vintage car show.  Art Deco Ball includes a 4 course dinner and dancing to Mora's Modern Rhythmists.

The proceeds from all activities will benefit conservation and restoration of the impressive collection of original art aboard the 1936 ocean liner.

bulletInfo: (562) 435-3511 or http://www.queenmary.com/ http://www.queenmary.com/Art-Deco-Festival.aspx .  for event and lecture schedule.
bulletSeptember 2-4, 2011, labor day weekend
bulletfestival admission only: $22.95 for adults, other items including meals and the ball  have separate pricing or there are packages available.  Discounts for senior/military/children.
bulletArt Deco attire is encouraged.

Tickets to the Twenties

Dig out your glad rags and join us for a weekend of great fun! Celebrate the Roaring Twenties as you enjoy music, dance demonstrations and lessons, crafts, vintage automobiles, historic house tours, and tasty food. 1920s dress is encouraged & Prohibition will be strictly enforced!

bulletInfo:  http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/calendar
bulletSeptember 10-11, 2011,  3-7 pm
bulletHomestead Museum
bullet15415 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry
bulletFree—but bring spending money for food and shopping

International Talk like a Pirate Day

September 19.  Check various group calendars for the extra planned silliness

Gold Coast Pirate Festival

Renaissance Fest with a Pirate Flare at Lake Casitas.  Meet wit de likes of Cap'n Scum, Blackbeard, Cap'n Morgan, Cap'n Kidd and their motley crews, Pirates, privateers, buccaneeres, thieves and others 'o dat perswayshion will be there to entertian and educate the visitors of the glories ' the age 'o piracy.

bulletinfo:  http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/OjaiPirate.html
bullet At Lake Casitas in Ojai: 80 miles NW of Los Angeles, 30 miles SE of Santa Barbara and 10 miles inland from Ventura off Hwy 150 & Santa Anna Rd
bulletSeptember 17-18, 2011

Buccaneer Days

"For that little bit of Pirate in each of us, join the Buccaneers  for a great day of fun. Don your best pirate attire for the costume contest and compete in the Treasure Hunt for the Grand Prize. Enjoy great food and dance the night away!"

bulletAt Two Harbors, Catalina Island
bulletOctober 1 2011
bulletwww.scico.com
bullet http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/twoHarbors/Calendar.php

Great Western War - SCA

Go to war medieval style!  Also classes, performances,  lots of shopping, evening parties.  Enjoy yourself in a simpler time.

bulletInfo: http://www.caid-gww.org/
bulletOctober 5-10, 2011
bulletNew Location: Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area (near Bakersfield)

Marching Through History Military Exposition

MTHE is a family-oriented, educational atmosphere, celebrating the history of those who have defended their civilizations throughout history. Visitors are invited to walk through the camps of the participants.  See historic memorabilia, living history presentation, period battles and demonstrations, historic vehicles and equipment.

MTHE is the largest time-line living history event west of the Mississippi River. They have nearly one-thousand historical interpretive specialists representing many different aspects of world history from Ancient Rome, to Elizabethan England, to Colonial America and beyond. Their timeline starts with the beginning of the civilized world and marches its way through history to the current conflicts.

bulletInfo: http://www.marchingthruhistory.com/
bulletOctober 1-2, 2011, 9:30-5:30,
bulletMain pass-in-review parade at noon.  See site for full event list
bulletPrado Regional Park
bullet16700 Euclid Ave, Chino
bullet$7 per vehicle to enter the park

Drama After Dark: A Night of the Macabre with Poe and Gorey - The Huntington Library

Thrill to the tales of Edgar Allan Poe and Edward Gorey in an evening of chilling drama presented by the actors of the Guild of St. George. More than a dozen haunting works will be enacted throughout the moonlit grounds, including “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” “The Gashleycrumb Tinies,” and “The Evil Garden.” Goosebumps guaranteed!  With the Guild of St George

bulletInfo: http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary_calendar.aspx   or 626-405-2128
bulletSaturday, October 24, 2009 - 6:30-10 pm
bullet The Huntington Library
bullet1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
bulletMembers: $25. Non-Members: $30
bulletRSVP: 626-405-2128
bulletAges 10 to adult. May be too intense for younger children.

Stagecoach Day / Fall Festival - Los Encinos State Historic Park

Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino will host "Stagecoach Day" celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the start of scheduled stagecoach service in California.  An actual stagecoach with horses, traveling the old Overland Mail route (Ventura Blvd) from Campo de Cahuenga in Universal City to Los Encinos and then to the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas. It is scheduled to arrive at Los Encinos around mid day. The program at Los Encinos will feature two 19th Century style bands, Victorian dancing, a blacksmith, a telegraph office, children's games, tours of the restored 1849 adobe and participants in authentic Victorian costume.

Pack a picnic and stay the day--admission is free. Old West attire is encouraged (no weapons please)

bulletInfo: http://los-encinos.org/
bulletSunday October 24th, 2009, 1-3 pm
bullet16756 Moorpark St., Encino
bulletFree

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club Halloween Costume Party

Dance to the Big Band music of Dean Mora and his Orchestra while you dine at the award winning Cicada restaurant.  Dance the Lindy, Jitterbug, Foxtrot, Tango and the Waltz to the finest tunes of the 1920's and 1930's.   Also available is an exclusive after party at the art deco 1928 Oviatt Penthouse.

bulletInfo: http://www.cicadanightclub.com/ or 877-463-7773 or Reservations at 213-488-9488
bulletSunday, October 31, 2010   
bulletCicada Restaurant
bullet 617 S. Olive St.,  LA  (downtown between 6th and 7th)
bulletDoors open at 6pm, see site for detailed schedule
bulletTickets :
bullet$80 per person in October, see site for early discounts.  Book on-line.  Limited tickets.  Includes  Oviatt Penthouse after party,
bullet$60 for the nightclub party only, $65 at door, if available. (Reserve dinner separately, if wish)
bulletDress code in effect: early 20th century vintage (1920s through 1950s) or contemporary evening attire (black tie and evening gowns). See site for more details.
bulletNote: there is dining and dancing most Sunday evenings.  See their website for their schedule and to make reservations for dinner.  You may also go just for the dancing.

Escondido Renaissance Faire - Shakespeare in the Park

Visit with the inhabitants of the "Village of Falconbridge" and view scenes of one of San Diego's most beautiful Parks. The age of chivalry will be recreated among the wonders of nature in this idealic setting. Travel back to a distant place in time to share memories and the glories of the reign of Elizabeth the First.

bulletInfo: http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/ 
bulletFelicita County Park,  Lake Escondido, 25 miles ne of San Diego
bulletTickets: $15 / kids under 12 $7
bulletOctober 29-30 & November 5-6, 2011

 

*** Halloween in Los Angeles ***

For almost everything that goes on in LA related to fun and costuming, check out Alley Cat Scratch's "Halloween in LA" for the full list - Historic to Goth, Mainstream to X-treem!

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The Gasfitter's Ball - Holmes Goes Hollywood

Join a vast array of Victorian personalities from England and the far corners of the world. Dine on a fabulous dinner & dessert buffet by Affairs of Elegance. Dance to the live music brought to you by the Philadelphia Band & Promenade Orchestra. 

The theme this time will be "Holmes Goes Hollywood," transport yourself back to a gentler, more glamourous time!

bulletInfo http://www.coliserv.net/ccobs/ball-2010/ball-2010.html
bulletSaturday, November 6, 2010
bulletTickets: start at $75 in advance, $85 at the door.
bulletWoman's Club of South Pasadena,
bullet1424 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena
bullet This is a costume only event for adults.  Steampunk or costumes of the era requested.  Please attend the Ball in a costume befitting the rank and station of any Sherlockian or Canonical character... or as any historical or fictional character of that age

Social Daunce Irregulars Grand Victorian Ball

A night of elegant dancing.  Dance workshops available before the event.

bulletInfo: http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $30, may be purchased on line.  Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls.
bulletUpcoming balls:
bulletSpring Ball, March 24, 2012
bulletPasadena Masonic Hall
bulletSummer Ball, June 18, 2011
bulletSouth Pasadena War Memorial Hall
bulletAutumn Ball, November 26, 2011
bulletPasadena Mason Hall
bulletTo add to the ambiance, we suggest, but do not insist that our patrons wear the formal attire or military uniforms (any nation) of the 19th Century

Southern California Autumn Ball - Friends of the English Regency

Roughing the year 1800, a recreation of the age of Jane Austen and Beau Brummell, when the cut of a man's coat was as important as his politics.  The Autumn Ball offers a day of dance classes and finishes with a high tea, period dance, and a late buffet supper.  Dancing will be until midnight.

bulletInfo: http://www.regencyfriends.org/  or 213-384-6622
bulletSaturday, December 4, 2010
bullet7-midnight - the Ball - see their schedule for tea time and dance classes earlier in the day
bullet$35 for tea and supper
bullet$20 for box lunches
bulletWoman's Club of South Pasadena
bulletPeriod costume of the early 1800's is suggested but not required

 

Check out our Holiday flavored costume and historical events in our Winter Event's Special section!   Too much fun to post it all here.

(and events to plan for next year.....)

Fools Guild - "A Rat Pack of Fools"
New Year's Eve "Kostume" Party

Join the Fools Guild for their New Year's silliness at their "kostume" party.  A Rat Pack of Fools at the Ambassador "Cocoanut Grove" "Where Hollywood and Las Vegas Meet"

bulletInfo: http://www.foolsguild.org
bulletDecember 31, 2009 - 7:30pm-1am
bulletGlendale Moose Lodge
bullet357 Arden Ave, Glendale
bullet$30 reserved

Old Riverside Foundation Victorian 12th Night Celebration

Progressive Dinner in the Heritage Square Historic District, Riverside.  Horse drawn carriages take guests to 3 vintage homes decorated in holiday splendor. Delicious gourmet food, elegant but fun. Live music and carolers. Victorian dress encouraged. Fundraiser for Old Riverside Foundation historic preservation group.

bulletInfo: Old Riverside Foundation: http://www.oldriverside.org/ or   951-683-2725
bulletFriday & Saturday, January 7 & 8, 2011
bullet6:30 & 8:30 pm
bulletTickets $85
bulletRiverside Historic District, exact address w/ tickets

Jane Austin Evening

"A civilized afternoon and evening of tea, discussion, gaming, supper and dance in the spirit of the works of the estimable Miss Austen"   

bullet.Info: http://www.lahacal.org/austen/
bulletSat, January 28, 2011  
bulletTickets for dance $25,
bulletPasadena Masonic Hall, 200 S. Euclid, Pasadena
bulletCheck their website for full schedule
bulletClothing from the lifetime of Jane Austen (1774-1817) is encouraged, but not required  <tips here>

Riverside Dickens Festival and London Market Place

A street fair at the downtown Riverside mall is celebrating the time of Charles Dickens.    There will be living history presentations, vendors, food, much fun and many educational events.  On Saturday evening,  a grand ball will be held

bulletInfo: http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/dickens/  or http://www.dickensfest.com/    or 800-430-4140.
bulletJanuary 21-23, 2011
bulletMr Fezziwig's Ball: Saturday,Jan 22
bulletCostume encourage, but not required. 
bulletVendors will be in costume
bulletAll kinds of events. There are numerous teas and even a dinner. Check their website for full schedule details.
bulletPlan in advance with rehearsal dances and rehearsal balls
bulletInfo: http://www.mysweetestangel.org/victorian/dance.htm
bulletStart in October.  Wednesday classes, almost every week in January

Los Angeles Air Raid WWII Swing Dance

Swing dance commemorating "the great Los Angles Air Raid of 1942", the false report of the raid, anyway.  Master of Ceremonies: Maxwell DeMille. Dance numbers by The Atomic Cherry Bombs,

bulletInfo: http://www.theairraid.com/ or http://maxwelldemille.com/air-raid.asp or 310-548-2631
bulletSat, Feb 19, 2011, 6-10pm ,
bullet$20 in advance, $30 at the door
bulletFort Macarthur Museum, San Pedro
bulletOutdoor event, dress warmly
bullet1940's attire, if possible

Crossroads Palm Springs Renaissance Festival

bulletInfo: http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/palmsprings/
bulletFebruary 25-27, 2011
bulletFriday and Saturday open until 9pm
bulletFrances Stevens Park, Alejo & Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Dances from Washington to Lincoln

Ballroom dances from the time of Washington to Lincoln.  See their calendar for dance lessons.

bullet http://www.my.calendars.net/HBallroomDance
bulletMarch 5, 2011, 8pm
bulletUCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon)
Learn ballroom dances from the time
bulletAdmission free with RSVP

Social Daunce Irregulars Grand Victorian Ball

A night of elegant dancing.  Dance workshops available before the event.

bulletInfo: http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $30, may be purchased on line.  Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls.
bulletUpcoming balls:
bulletSpring Ball, March 24, 2012
bulletPasadena Masonic Hall
bulletSummer Ball, June 18, 2011
bulletSouth Pasadena War Memorial Hall
bulletAutumn Ball, November 26, 2011
bulletPasadena Mason Hall
bulletTo add to the ambiance, we suggest, but do not insist that our patrons wear the formal attire or military uniforms (any nation) of the 19th Century

Ancient Irish Village at the  Irish Fair and Music Festival

Everything Irish, including recreations of varying eras.  Storytellers, dancers, bands and plenty of other Irish fun.

bulletInfo:  http://www.la-irishfair.com or http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/irish/pomonairish.html
bulletPomona Fairplex
bulletMarch 12-13, 2011
bullet$18

The Lanterman Ragtime Tea Dance

An elegant afternoon of tea, music and dancing in the ballroom of historic Lanterman House in La Canada/Flintridge. Dance the one step, waltz and tango to the music of Ian Whitcomb, Dean Mora, Sheila Murphy-Nelson and the boys

bulletinfo:  http://www.lantermanfoundation.org/1918/   , tickets $40, includes a high tea
bulletPasadena Masonic Hall
bulletSunday, March 16, 2011 
bulletDance Class: Noon to 1 PM
Dancing and Tea: 1 to 5 PM
bulletHistorical attire from 1918 is suggested, but not required

Calavera Celtic Faire

California's largest and oldest Celtic Faire

bulletInfo: http://www.calaverascelticfaire.com/
bulletMarch 11-13, 2011
bulletSonora Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA

Moved up and is a bit out of range, but it's California's oldest Irish music festival.

Victorian Tea and Vintage Fashion Show

Join Heritage Square explore romantic and historically accurate men’s and women’s fashions from the late 18th century through the 1960’s. The show includes an experience of a late afternoon tea, reminiscent of ones taken during the Victorian era as well as shopping in the museum store.

bulletInfo: http://heritagesquare.org  or  323-225-2700
bulletSaturday, March 26, 2011, 11:00 a.m
bullet

Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer Street (Exit 110-Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43)

bulletSpecial event ticket pricing in effect. $15 museum members /  $20 general

Escondido Renaissance Faire - Shakespeare in the Park

Visit with the inhabitants of the "Village of Falconbridge" and view scenes of one of San Diego's most beautiful Parks. The age of chivalry will be recreated among the wonders of nature in this idealic setting. Travel back to a distant place in time to share memories and the glories of the reign of Elizabeth the First.

bulletInfo: http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/
bulletFelicita County Park,  Lake Escondido, 25 miles ne of San Diego
bulletTickets: $16 / kids under 12 $8 (see web for weekend tickets and more prices)
bulletApril 2-3 & 9-10, 2011

Medieval Fantasy Festival

An Earth Day Faire with a Celtic Flair.  (Formally Middle-earth Festival) "Join us as we celebrate the vision of celebrated fantasy authors.  If you have an inkling of whom we speak, you will know that all tree spirits, wizards, fauns, elves, fairies, dragons, short sturdy folk, pint-sized folk and other mythical beings are welcome." Costumes welcome from fantasy to medieval.

"Enjoy the fun, food, music, entertainment, shopping and a thought-provoking, educational, soul-satisfying celebration of Medieval Times and Fantasy Authors. A special Earth Day area of green, eco-friendly vendors and activities will be featured as we look to our future as responsible Stewards of our good, green earth "

bulletInfo:  http://www.medievalfantasyfestival.com/  or call (707) 451-2100
bulletApril 16-17, 2011
bulletDowntown Vacaville  (farther north than usual for this list, but a fun event)
bulletFree
bulletCostumes of LOTR or any time encouraged.

Renaissance Pleasure Faire Southern California

bulletinfo: http://www.renfair.com/socal/
bulletApril 9- May 22, 2011
bulletWeekends only
bulletNote, shorter schedule, no Memorial Day
bulletNew Location as of  2005 - Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, Irwindale
bullet210 freeway, off on Irwindale Ave
bulletEarly bird tickets are on sale now.  Different prices for beginning weekend... check their site for details and coupon opportunities.

Romance of the Ranchos Festival at Homestead Museum

Partake in popular pastimes of a bygone era! Experience the sights and sounds of the 1860s, '70s, and '80s by listening to period music, learn how to dance a polka or waltz, try on period garments and learn all about popular styles of the era, and play popular Victorian-era games such as hoops and lawn bowling.

bulletInfo:  http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/calendar 
bulletApril 30-May 1, 2011 - 1-5pm
bulletHomestead Museum
bullet15415 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry
bulletFree—but bring spending money for food and shopping

Koroneburg Old World Festival

Robin Hood

Cutthroats of Corona - Golden Age Pyrate Festival

The setting is the fictitious estate of the Baron Heinrich Von Lauffer, located along the Rhine river (aka Santa Ana River) between Mainz and Strasbourg. Each year the Baron invites the finest minds and most talented actors to celebrate the inventions and changes of the renaissance period.  Meet hundreds of family members living, working & playing in Southern California’s only permanent Renaissance Village! Visitors to this 1450-1600 European Village  for crafts, entertainment, food.

bulletInfo:  http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/pirate/index.html or http://www.oldworldfestivals.com/riverview    or 800-320-4736
bulletMay 7- June 19, 2011
bulletSaturday- Sunday, Memorial Day
bulletSpecial Theme weekends
bulletMay 15-16, 2011 - Robin Hood
bulletMay 29-31, 2011 - Pirates
bullet$18 / seniors, kids $15, see site for more options
bulletCrossroads Riverview Park, 14600 River Rd, Corona
bulletFree parking, RV camping

Annual Old Riverside Foundation's Vintage Home Tour

The Old Riverside Foundation holds it’s Annual Vintage Home Tour, Restoration Faire and Vintage Mercantile on Saturday  The ticket price includes a self-guided home tour of 8 lovely examples of Riverside’s rich historic architecture including Riverside’s Heritage House, celebrating 30 years of operation, 1 gratis raffle basket ticket, along with a restoration faire including suppliers, artists and craftspeople.  The vintage mercantile will feature antiques and collectibles and raffle.

bulletInfo: http://www.oldriverside.org/
bulletMay 15, 2010 from 10 am until 5 pm
bulletTicket: $15 pre-sale / $18 day of tour
bullet1511 University Avenue, Riverside

The Avalon Ball, a Swing Dance & Art Deco Costume Ball

Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles to celebrate a glorious night of dancing at the historic Art Deco Avalon Casino Ballroom on beautiful Catalina Island--the same ballroom that played host to Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and all the greats of the Big Band era.

Dance The Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Balboa, The Charleston, Tango, Foxtrot, The Waltz and much, much, amazingly much more! A grand night at the Historic Avalon Casino Ballroom, Catalina Island.  Music from Mora's Modern Rhythmists Dance Orchestra.  Master of Ceremonies, Maxwell DeMille

bulletInfo: http://avalonball.com  310-659-3326
bulletSaturday, May 14, 2011, 6-10pm   
bulletTickets -  $48 for the ball
bulletAt the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island.  See the website for additional arrangements for staying over as well as transportation links.
bulletA special express boat is arranged, but sells out early
bulletMost hotels on the island require a two night stay, so book early for the most options.
bulletMid-20th Century attire suggested but not required. Look  at old movies 20's-40's formal wear, military, vintage flare modern.

Gold Coast Pirate Faire

Visitors visit the village of Porta de Diego on the grounds of the Sheraton Four Points.  There be lots of merchants, food, grog and best of all, hell "raisin".  Pirates a plenty.  Arr bucko!

bulletInfo:    http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/
bulletTickets: $16, kids $14/8
bulletMay 25-26, 2011
bullet4 Points Sheraton, San Diego

Victorian Days

Hosted in the lovely little town of Fawnskin, the event will showcase the entire nineteenth century, including Victoriana, pioneers, the wild west, old miners, loggers, and the American civil war. Come prepared to encounter literary characters and authors, historical figures, shoot outs in the streets, arrests and judgments from the "hangin' judge." There will be period entertainment and games. The Loggers Jubilee competitions, featuring everything from pole-climbing to tomahawk throwing to chainsaw events and more, will be open to the general public.

While not all visitors come in costume, a great many do. The site will be set up to cover both American Old West and English Victorian with vendors and five stage's worth of entertainment of both as well as performers

bulletInfo:  http://www.bbvrsinc.org/       or  (909) 237-0448
bulletSaturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 2011,  11am - 6pm
bulletDelayed or canceled do to the road closure, baci in 2012
bulletOn day tickets $15,  Kids 6-12/ seniors/ military, $12, kids under 5 free, weekend passes available
bulletBig Bear Lake's North Shore
bulletPedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin
bulletFree parking and shuttle

Big Bear Pirate Faire

Join the Pirates by the lake!  There will be battle re-enactments and battles on the 'New Pirate' beach, court martial & court re-enactments, stage shows, shopping and food!! All profits go to the youth of the Valley for educational endeavors. Some activities at additional charge.

bulletInfo: Info:  http://www.bbvrsinc.org/  or  (909) 237-0448
bulletJune xxx, 2012, 10am to 6pm
bulletTickets: $15 day / $26 weekend, see site for kids/senior/military pricing
bulletBig Bear Lake's North Shore
bulletPedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin
bulletFree parking and shuttle

Great American Irish Fair and Music Festival

Great American Irish Fair & Music Festival.  Includes an Ancient Tara Village.

bulletInfo: http://www.irishfair.org/  or http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/irish/irvineirish.html
bulletJune 18-19, 2011
bulletLocation: Irvine Meadows Fairgrounds, Formally the Lion Country Safari grounds. 8800 Irvine Center Drive. 3 Minutes off the 405 Freeway
bullet10am to 7pm, 16 entertainment areas

Social Daunce Irregulars Grand Victorian Ball

A night of elegant dancing.  Dance workshops available before the event.

bulletInfo: http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $30, may be purchased on line.  Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls.
bulletUpcoming balls:
bulletSpring Ball, March 24, 2012
bulletPasadena Masonic Hall
bulletSummer Ball, June 18, 2011
bulletSouth Pasadena War Memorial Hall
bulletAutumn Ball, November 26, 2011
bulletPasadena Mason Hall
bulletTo add to the ambiance, we suggest, but do not insist that our patrons wear the formal attire or military uniforms (any nation) of the 19th Century

 

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Costume & Historical Event Calendars - the big list...

Find even more over in the Other Worlds Costume section.  I've barely scratch the surface about the all fun you can have... but why repeat here what the folks do for their groups.

bullet Mass Historia Calandar
bulletMajor resource site for places to do historical reenactment. 
bulletCheck their calendar to find historical dances that occur every few weeks in Southern California.  Periods range from Renaissance to 20's.  Some will have dance classes, not all require period costume.
bulletLots of historical reenactment events (and training classes).
bulletNocturne's Swing Times
bulletThe ultimate source in LA for Swing Dance.  There's something hopping almost every night.  Their calendar will even load into your palm.
bulletDance classes all the time.
bulletEven resources for hair.
bulletDragonmarsh's Fair Listings
bullet List of renaissance fairs, music festivals and more
bulletMain emphasis is Southern California but also has some bigger events from NoCal as well as Arizona and Nevada
bulletNo Quarter Given   ( national listing) Calendar
bulletPirate events
bulletincludes Tall Ship tour listings
bulletTolkien Forever
bulletCalendar for Tolkien Society / LOTR fans & Yahoo group Calendar
bulletCovers LA area
bulletRenaissance Pleasure Faire though out the year
bulletFor other Fairs across the country, you can check their location map off their main link.
bulletCostume Society of America - Region 5
bulletEvents calendar has links to numerous museums and their exhibit schedule.
bulletSociety for Creative Anachronism - Kingdom of Caid
bulletLocal events calendar covers Southern California, Southern Nevada, Hawaii and New Zealand
bullet Gold Coast Festivals
bulletA company (not a group)  that sponsors a number of "history themed festivals" in California.
bulletIncludes Renaissance Faire, Pow-wows, Pirate Faire
bullet Renaissance Fairs
bullethttp://www.renaissance-faire.com/Calif.htm 
bulletfor fairs all over the country
bulletAmerican Civil War Society - California
bullethttp://acws.net/schedule.htm
bulletVintage Ballroom Daces/Balls at UCLA

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