SoCalendar: Butterfly Pavilion, WonderCon, Food & Wine Festival, TROLLS

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This week's SoCalendar highlights several upcoming events and attractions in the Southern California area, including the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum, WonderCon in Anaheim, the California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, and the TROLLS: A Field Study exhibit at the South Coast Botanic Garden.

Why it matters

These events offer a diverse range of entertainment and cultural experiences for residents and visitors in the Southern California region, catering to various interests from nature and art to food and pop culture.

The details

The Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park will feature hundreds of butterflies and native plants, allowing visitors to observe the colorful insects up close. WonderCon, a major comic convention, will return to Anaheim from March 27-29, featuring exhibitors, panel discussions, and cosplay. The California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland will celebrate the state's diverse cuisine, with a 'sip and savor' pass allowing visitors to try various food stalls. The South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes has transformed into a 'Trolls Playground' with 12 large troll sculptures on display until October.

• The Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum will be open from March 22 to August 23.
• WonderCon will take place from March 27 to March 29.
• The California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will run until April 27.
• The TROLLS: A Field Study exhibit at the South Coast Botanic Garden will be on display until October.