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 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
August Costume Events
Archived Info |
Quick Index - LA Events
|
Featured Events - eclectic as always
Convention, Exhibit & Lecture
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.
 | Info: http://www.anime-expo.org/
 | July 1-4, 2011, Annual
 | Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles |
|
| See site for list of masquerades
| Register on line, in advance |
|
|
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.
| Info: http://www.pyratedaze.com
| August 27-28, 2011 |
| Embassy Suites Hotel
| 1325 East Dyer Rd., Santa Ana |
|
| $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
| Most costumes are not complete without a bit of glitz.
| I'm only listing Los Angles area events here... but this show
travels all over the US. |
| Check your local newspaper for coupons for free gifts or $1 off
admission. |
|
| Pasadena - Pasadena Convention Center
| July 1-3, 2011 |
|
| Vintage textiles, vintage clothing, costumes, patterns, shoes,
accessories, Victorian laces, trims and more |
| Info:
http://www.caskeylees.com/Vintage/Vintage.html
| Pickwick Gardens, 1001 Riverside Dr., Burbank |
| $6, early admission $20 |
| Dates: - Sunday
| July 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
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. . ."
| Info:
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
| July 1 & 2, 2011, Annual <-- Selling out fast
| Expanded to two days now. |
| See site for ticket pricing and packages. |
|
|
Park Plaza Hotel
|
607 S. Park View Street, downtown Los Angeles |
|
|
Extremely Elaborate Costumes Recommended!
|
Costume required or formal dress and mask |
|
|
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!
| Info:
http://www.bbvrsinc.org/ or (909) 237-0448
| August 13-14, 20-21, 2011 |
|
| Big Bear Lake's North Shore
| Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin |
| Free 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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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.
| Info:
http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/tim-burton or 323-857-6000
| Resnick Pavilion |
| May 29, 2011–October
31, 2011
| 12-8 M/T/Th, Closed Wednesday, 12-9 F, 11-8 S/S |
|
| The Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
| 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles |
|
|
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.
| Info: http://fidmmuseum.org/
for their website and their pics from past exhibits.
|
When: September 13 – December 17, 2011
| 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m, Tuesday - Saturday |
| |
|
| FIDM Museum, 919 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles |
| Free to all. |
| No cameras allowed. |
|
See more info and photos on
Costume Exhibit news
site.
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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
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-
(let us know if you have any events that would interest costumers)
Annual Shows
|
| All kinds of great vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories. |
| Los Angeles (Santa Monica Civic Auditorium)
| February 5-6, 2011 |
| April 30 - May 1, 2011 |
| October 15-16, 2011 |
|
| San Francisco
| March 19-20, 2011 |
| September 17-18, 2011 |
|
|
| International
Gems, Beads and Jewelry Show
| Most costumes are not complete without a bit of glitz.
| I'm only listing Los Angles area events here... but this show
travels all over the US. |
| Check your local newspaper for coupons for free gifts or $1 off
admission. |
|
| Santa Monica Civic Auditorium - the bigger show
| March 25-27, 2011 |
| May 13-15, 2011 (The bead show) |
| June 17-19, 2011 |
| September 23-25,
2011 |
| October 7-9, 2011 <-- bead show, just in time for Halloween |
| December
2-4, 2011 |
|
| Long Beach - Queen Mary
| February 25-28,2011 |
|
| Pasadena - Pasadena Convention Center
| July 1-3, 2011 |
|
|
| Textile,
Costume & Clothing Show
| Vintage textiles, vintage clothing, costumes, patterns, shoes,
accessories, Victorian laces, trims and more |
| Info:
http://www.caskeylees.com/Vintage/Vintage.html
| Pickwick Gardens, 1001 Riverside Dr., Burbank |
| $6, early admission $20 |
| Dates: - Sunday
| May 29, 2011 |
| July 31, 2011 |
| October 30, 2011 |
| January 29, 2012 |
|
|
|
| Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
| You can't costume well without good tools. Try out sewing machines,
find the latest tools, workshops on techniques. |
| Info: http://www.rustybarn.com/
| March 10-12, 2011, 10-5 |
| Oct. 6-8, 2011
| Pomona Fairplex, LA County fairgrounds, Pomona |
|
| May 19-21, 2011
| Del Mar Fairgrounds |
|
|
| See website for admission coupons. |
|
| Costume College Marketplace
| Costume College Costumer’s Marketplace is open to the public at
Costume College free of charge. Costume supplies, costume books,
costume tools, costume accessories. |
| Info:
http://www.costumecollege.org/CoCo_marketplace.html
| New Location: Warner Center Marriott
| 21850 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills |
|
| July 29-31, 2011
| Marketplace hours:
| Fri - 7:45 - 10pm |
| Sat/Sun - 8:30 am - 5 pm |
|
|
|
| Marketplace: Free of charge |
|
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These are mix of classes and shopping and run a weekend. Both
science fiction and historic are represented.
| Next Couple of Costume Cons:
|
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.
| Costume Society of
America - National Symposium
| Boston Uncommon: Revolution and Evolution in Dress
| June 7-12, 2011 |
| Boston, Massachusetts |
|
|
| Society for Creative Anachronism -
Collegium
| Medieval 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.)
|
April 9-10, 2011 ,
Collegium |
| location - Angles |
|
|
Some upcoming Classes not affiliate with a group:
| Dye Workshops from Griffin
Dyeworks & Fiber Arts
| will do traveling exhibits or workshops |
| One Day Fiber Frolic: Saturday,
January 29, 2011 |
|
2011 Fiber Retreat: June 24-26, 2011 |
| One Day Fiber Frolic:
Saturday,
August 7, 2010 |
|
| Truly Victorian
Sewing Workshops
| Classes include corset construction, making Victorian bodices,
underpinning, skirt draping and more. See website for dates, most 2nd
Sundays.
| On hiatus, check back in 2011 |
|
| New
discussion board link |
|
| ReVamp
|
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Science Fiction
& Fantasy / Masquerade Balls & Parties
 Just a few master links sites for events.... Go explore! More in Otherworlds!
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. . ."
| Info:
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
| July 1 & 2, 2011, Annual <-- Selling out fast
| Expanded to two days now. |
| See site for ticket pricing and packages. |
|
|
|
Park Plaza Hotel
|
607 S. Park View Street, downtown Los Angeles |
|
|
Extremely Elaborate Costumes Recommended!
|
Costume required or formal dress and mask |
|
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.
| Info: http://www.anime-expo.org/
| July 1-4, 2011, Annual
| Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles |
|
| See site for list of masquerades
| Register on line, in advance |
|
|
"The country’s premier comics and popular arts convention." Get info on
the latest movies. Multiple costume competitions plus the main masquerade.
| Info: http://www.comic-con.org
|
July 21-24, 2011, Annual <--
Sells out way in advance
| San Diego Convention Center, CA |
| Register early, event tickets and hotelrooms goo quickly |
|
|
| Saturday's event is open to all costumes but comic and movie oriented items do better.
| Note: write for their rules, their structure and format is different
than the 'ICG standard'. |
| There are a number of sponsored prizes most years. |
| Pre-register for the masquerade |
|
| Info: http://www.loscon.org/
| LAX Marriott Hotel |
| November 25-27 2011 - Thanksgiving weekend, Annual
| 2010 theme: Urban fantasy , Steampunk and SF Noir |
|
|
| Main SF local masquerade for Los Angeles.
| Sat, November 26, 2011 at 8:00
| Held on the Saturday night of the convention. |
|
| Enter or just volunteer to work it. |
|
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a few Event Calendars with more dance activities.
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Select list of Upcoming Fairs and Dances to plan for...
Monthly, or near monthly dances and dance practice.
Schedule Costume Balls and
Dance events. Note: most dances will have one or more dance
practice sessions.
Yearly Costume Events
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. . ."
| Info:
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
| July 1 & 2, 2011, Annual <-- Selling out fast
| Expanded to two days now. |
| See site for ticket pricing and packages. |
|
|
Park Plaza Hotel
|
607 S. Park View Street, downtown Los Angeles |
|
*New location! |
|
|
Extremely Elaborate Costumes Recommended!
|
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.
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.
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!
| Info:
http://www.bbvrsinc.org/ or (909) 237-0448
| August 13-14, 20-21, 2011 |
|
| Big Bear Lake's North Shore
| Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin |
| Free parking and shuttle |
|
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.
| Info: http://www.pyratedaze.com
| August 27-28, 2011 |
| Embassy Suites Hotel
| 1325 East Dyer Rd., Santa Ana |
|
| $90 for the weekend, which includes the dinner and concert, $18 daily
tickles w/o the evening stuff. |
|
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.
| Info: (562) 435-3511 or
http://www.queenmary.com/ &
http://www.queenmary.com/Art-Deco-Festival.aspx .
for event and lecture schedule.
| September 2-4, 2011, labor day weekend |
| festival 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. |
| Art Deco attire is encouraged. |
|
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!
September 19. Check various group calendars for the extra
planned silliness
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.
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!"
| At Two Harbors, Catalina Island |
| October 1 2011
|
Go to war medieval style! Also classes, performances, lots of
shopping, evening parties. Enjoy yourself in a simpler time.
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.
| Info:
http://www.marchingthruhistory.com/
| October 1-2, 2011, 9:30-5:30,
| Main pass-in-review parade at noon. See site for full event
list |
|
| Prado Regional Park
| 16700 Euclid Ave, Chino |
|
| $7 per vehicle to enter the park |
|
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
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)
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.
| Info:
http://www.cicadanightclub.com/ or 877-463-7773 or Reservations at 213-488-9488
| Sunday, October 31, 2010
| Cicada Restaurant
|
|
| Tickets :
| $80 per person in October, see site for early discounts. Book on-line.
Limited tickets. Includes Oviatt Penthouse after party, |
| $60 for the nightclub party only, $65 at door, if available.
(Reserve dinner separately, if wish) |
|
| Dress code in
effect: early 20th century vintage (1920s through 1950s) or
contemporary evening attire (black tie and evening gowns). See site
for more details. |
| Note: 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. |
|
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.
| Info:
http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/
| Felicita County Park, Lake Escondido, 25 miles ne of San Diego |
| Tickets: $15 / kids under 12 $7 |
| October 29-30 & November 5-6, 2011 |
|
|
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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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!
| Info:
http://www.coliserv.net/ccobs/ball-2010/ball-2010.html
| Saturday, November 6, 2010 |
| Tickets: start at $75 in advance, $85 at the door. |
| Woman's Club of South Pasadena,
| 1424 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena |
|
|
| 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.
| Info:
http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $30, may be purchased on line.
Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls.
| Upcoming balls:
| Spring Ball, March 24, 2012
| Pasadena Masonic Hall |
|
| Summer Ball, June 18, 2011
| South Pasadena War Memorial Hall |
|
| Autumn Ball, November 26, 2011
| Pasadena Mason Hall |
|
|
| To 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 |
|
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.
| Info:
http://www.regencyfriends.org/ or 213-384-6622
| Saturday, December 4, 2010
| 7-midnight - the Ball - see their schedule for tea time and dance
classes earlier in the day |
| $35 for tea and supper |
| $20 for box lunches |
|
| Woman's Club of South Pasadena |
|
| 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.....)
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"
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.
| Info: Old
Riverside Foundation:
http://www.oldriverside.org/ or 951-683-2725
| Friday & Saturday, January 7 & 8, 2011
| 6:30 & 8:30 pm |
| Tickets $85 |
| Riverside Historic District, exact address w/ tickets |
|
|
"A civilized afternoon and evening of tea, discussion, gaming, supper and
dance in the spirit of the works of the estimable Miss Austen"
| .Info:
http://www.lahacal.org/austen/
| Sat, January 28, 2011 |
|
| Tickets for dance $25, |
| Pasadena Masonic Hall, 200 S. Euclid, Pasadena |
| Check their website for full schedule |
| Clothing from the lifetime of Jane Austen (1774-1817) is encouraged,
but not required <tips
here> |
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
| Mr Fezziwig's Ball: Saturday,Jan
22
| Costume encourage, but not required. |
| Vendors will be in costume |
| All kinds of events. There are numerous teas and even a dinner.
Check their website for full
schedule details. |
|
| Plan in advance with rehearsal dances and rehearsal balls
|
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,
Dances from
Washington to Lincoln
Ballroom dances from the time of Washington to Lincoln. See their
calendar for dance lessons.
Social Daunce Irregulars
Grand Victorian Ball
A night of elegant dancing. Dance workshops available before the event.
| Info:
http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $30, may be purchased on line.
Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls.
| Upcoming balls:
| Spring Ball, March 24, 2012
| Pasadena Masonic Hall |
|
| Summer Ball, June 18, 2011
| South Pasadena War Memorial Hall |
|
| Autumn Ball, November 26, 2011
| Pasadena Mason Hall |
|
|
| To 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 |
|
Everything Irish, including recreations of varying eras.
Storytellers, dancers, bands and plenty of other Irish fun.
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
| info:
http://www.lantermanfoundation.org/1918/ ,
tickets $40, includes a high tea
| Pasadena Masonic Hall |
| Sunday, March
16, 2011
| Dance Class: Noon to 1 PM
Dancing and Tea: 1 to 5 PM |
|
| Historical attire from 1918 is suggested, but not required |
|
California's largest and oldest Celtic Faire
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.
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.
| Info:
http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/
| Felicita County Park, Lake Escondido, 25 miles ne of San Diego |
| Tickets: $16 / kids under 12 $8 (see web for weekend tickets and
more prices) |
| April 2-3 & 9-10, 2011 |
|
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 "
| Info:
http://www.medievalfantasyfestival.com/ or call (707) 451-2100
| April 16-17, 2011 |
| Downtown Vacaville (farther north than usual for this list, but a
fun event) |
| Free |
|
| Costumes of LOTR or any time encouraged. |
| info:
http://www.renfair.com/socal/
|
| April
9- May 22, 2011
| Weekends only |
| Note, shorter schedule, no
Memorial Day |
|
| New Location as of 2005 - Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, Irwindale
| 210 freeway, off on Irwindale Ave |
|
| Early bird tickets are on sale now. Different prices for
beginning weekend... check their site for details and coupon
opportunities. |
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.
Robin Hood
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.
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.
| Info:
http://www.oldriverside.org/
| May 15, 2010
from 10 am until 5 pm |
| Ticket: $15
pre-sale / $18 day of tour |
| 1511 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
| Info: http://avalonball.com
310-659-3326
| Saturday, May 14, 2011, 6-10pm |
| Tickets - $48 for the ball |
| At the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island. See the
website for additional arrangements for staying over as well as
transportation links.
| A special express boat is arranged, but sells out early |
| Most hotels on the island require a two night stay, so book early
for the most options. |
|
| Mid-20th Century attire suggested but not required. Look at
old movies 20's-40's formal wear, military, vintage flare modern. |
|
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!
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
| Info:
http://www.bbvrsinc.org/ or
(909) 237-0448
| Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 2011, 11am - 6pm
| Delayed or canceled do to the road closure, baci in 2012 |
|
| On day tickets $15, Kids 6-12/ seniors/ military, $12, kids under 5 free,
weekend passes available |
|
| Big Bear Lake's North Shore
| Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin |
| Free parking and shuttle |
|
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.
| Info:
Info: http://www.bbvrsinc.org/
or (909) 237-0448
| June xxx, 2012, 10am to 6pm
| Tickets: $15 day / $26 weekend, see site for kids/senior/military
pricing |
|
| Big Bear Lake's North Shore
| Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin |
| Free parking and shuttle |
|
|
Great American Irish Fair & Music Festival. Includes an Ancient Tara
Village.
Social Daunce Irregulars
Grand Victorian Ball
A night of elegant dancing. Dance workshops available before the event.
| Info:
http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $30, may be purchased on line.
Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls.
| Upcoming balls:
| Spring Ball, March 24, 2012
| Pasadena Masonic Hall |
|
| Summer Ball, June 18, 2011
| South Pasadena War Memorial Hall |
|
| Autumn Ball, November 26, 2011
| Pasadena Mason Hall |
|
|
| To 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.
|
Mass Historia Calandar
| Major resource site for places to do historical reenactment.
| Check 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. |
| Lots of
historical reenactment events (and training classes). |
|
|
| Nocturne's Swing
Times
| The ultimate source in LA for Swing Dance. There's something
hopping almost every night. Their calendar
will even load into your palm.
| Dance classes all the time. |
| Even resources for hair. |
|
|
| Dragonmarsh's
Fair Listings
| List of renaissance fairs, music festivals and more |
| Main emphasis is Southern California but also has some bigger events
from NoCal as well as Arizona and Nevada |
|
| No Quarter Given ( national listing)
Calendar
| Pirate events |
| includes Tall Ship tour listings |
|
| Tolkien Forever
| Calendar
for Tolkien Society / LOTR fans & Yahoo group
Calendar |
| Covers LA area |
|
| Renaissance Pleasure Faire though
out the year
| For other Fairs across the country, you can check their location map
off their main link. |
|
| Costume Society of America - Region
5
| Events calendar has links to numerous museums and their exhibit
schedule. |
|
| Society for Creative Anachronism - Kingdom
of Caid
| Local events calendar covers Southern California, Southern Nevada,
Hawaii and New Zealand |
|
|
Gold Coast
Festivals
| A company (not a group) that sponsors a number of "history themed
festivals" in California.
| Includes Renaissance Faire, Pow-wows, Pirate Faire |
|
|
| Renaissance Fairs
|
| American Civil War Society - California
|
| Vintage
Ballroom Daces/Balls at UCLA |
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