Wine fest on Catalina Island

CATALINA ISLAND

7th annual Summer Wine Festival

When, where: Saturday at the beach at Two Harbors.

Highlights: Admission includes a wine glass, with unlimited tasting of wines and beer from more than 50 wineries and several breweries; appetizers; live music along the waterfront; and silent auction.

Cost: $30 in advance, $40 after Wednesday.

Info: (310) 510-4205, www.visittwoharbors.com.

FAWNSKIN

Paddlefest 2008

When, where: July 12 and 13, Capt. John’s Fawn Harbor Marina, 39369 N. Shore Drive.

Highlights: Three races, including a Kids’ Fun Paddle; canoe and kayak clinics.

Cost: $50 before July 4; after, $75. Kids’ Fun Paddle free; clinics $15 each.

Info: (909) 866-3414, www.gopaddleacanoe.com.

LAKE POWELL, UTAH

Brostock Wakeboarding Expo

When, where: June 12 to 15, Warm Creek Bay at Lake Powell, located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Highlights: Family Demo Day, with hot dogs and burgers, where pros will help kids learn to ride; amateur contest; pro contest.

Cost: Free for spectators.

Info: (888) 486-4665, www.lakepowell.com.

SAN FRANCISCO

Frameline32

When, where: June 19 to 29 at three theaters in San Francisco and one in Berkeley.

Highlights: Billed as the world’s premier showcase for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cinema.

Cost: Screenings $8 to $10, opening-night gala $90, closing-night film $20.

Info:www.frameline.org/festival.

SANTA CRUZ

Fireworks show

When, where: June 14, on beach in front of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St.

Highlights: Success of last year’s boardwalk-centennial fireworks sparked this follow-up; crew that puts on the show also has produced fireworks for Olympics and Statue of Liberty centennial; expect a big bang.

Cost: Free.

Info: (831) 426-7433, www.beachboardwalk.com/01_events.html.

-- Amy Hubbard