If New Orleans is out of reach right now, or you’re looking for a G-rated version of the joyous spring festival, consider celebrating Mardi Gras in Nevada City. The Sierra foothills town’s old-timey storefronts make a suitable backdrop for two days of festivities, including a masquerade ball (for 21 and older), a street fair and a parade followed by a family-friendly Carnevale. Flying Mardi Gras beads, Moon Pies and Cajun music will be in plentiful supply.
Vitals: Feb. 9-10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Street fair free; Carnevale $5 adults/children free; Masquerade Ball $12 advance/$15 at door. Downtown Nevada City streets and Miners Foundry, 325 Spring St. (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-6569, www.nevadacitychamber.com.
– Carving it up in Tahoe: Ever vigilant in the quest to find new things to do with snow, North Lake Tahoe is bringing in expert snow carvers from Finland, Germany, Japan, Russia, Canada and the United States for its inaugural Carve Tahoe competition. Contestants will carve 20-ton blocks of pure white snow into huge heads, walruses, abstract sculptures or anything else that strikes their fancy. Awards will be announced on the final day, and the sculptures will remain in place until they melt. Feb. 8-13. Free; donations for local nonprofits encouraged. (800) 466-6784, www.carvetahoe.com.
– Healdsburg’s perfect pairing: Just in time to set the mood for Valentine’s Day, the annual Wine and Chocolate Fantasy is turning the Rodney Strong Vineyards’ Artisan Winery cellar into an elegant tasting room for sweets from Peters’ Chocolate, Bert’s Desserts, Barvolento Chocolates and other vendors. Guests can look for the confections’ perfect match among the winery’s offerings, enjoy live music and sample special Valentine’s Day dishes. Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m. $65. (800) 678-4763, www.rodneystrong.com/events.
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Nevada City
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