Americana Fest; Circus Vargas; Immersive Van Gogh: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 22.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Atlanta FaZe: Exposition Park, Los Angeles

"Chalk It Up" Chalk Art Festival: Cerritos Towne Center, Cerritos

Creative Communal Makers Market: 2ND & PCH, Long Beach

"Funny Bonz": The Humerus Solution: Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, Los Angeles

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Los Angeles: Former Amoeba Music Building, Los Angeles

Kitten Adoptions: Tail Town Cat Cafe, Pasadena

"La La Land" Drive-In Movie: Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

"Little Mermaid" Drive-In Movie: Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

Mariachi Festival: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles

Mission City Trail Clean Up: Mission City Trail, San Fernando

Neighborhood Cleanup and Mural Celebration: Franklin Avenue, Hollywood

Swap Meet: Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles

Torrance Antique Street Faire: Sartori Avenue, Torrance

Virtual Storytime: Virtual via Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles

ORANGE COUNTY:

Air Supply: Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim

All-You-Can-Eat Plum Fest Brunch: The Biergarten at Old World HB, Huntington Beach

Barbie Malibu Truck Tour: Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine

Boxing Fitness Event: SOCO + The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

Concert in the Park: Crowd Theory: Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda

Drive-Thru Food Drive: Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, Mission Viejo

Electric Bike Co. Giga Factory Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Electric Bike Co., Costa Mesa

Family Art Experience: Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, Yorba Linda

French & Fun Association: Moulin at SOCO + The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

Goat Yoga: Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona Del Mar

Growing Plumeria in Southern California with Suzanne Hetrick: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Live Music: Selma's Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room San Juan, San Juan Capistrano

Mimosa Girls Drag Brunch: STRUT Bar & Club, Costa Mesa

Movie in the Park: Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda

Movies in the Moonlight: Crown Valley Park Amphitheater, Laguna Niguel

Nutcracker Pop-Up Camp: Laguna Dance Theatre, Mission Viejo

Pacific Symphony's "Symphony in the Cities": Musco Center for the Arts, Orange

Pup Pageant: The Dog Pawrk Brewing Company, San Juan Capistrano

Saddleback Food Distribution: Savanna High School, Anaheim

Sizzling Summer Authors Series: "The Flavors of Mystery": Virtual via Book Carnival, Orange

Summer Culture Series: SteelCraft Garden Grove, Garden Grove

Ukulele SOUP Presented by Peggy Calvert: Orange Public Library and History Center, Orange

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Bad Chemistry: Dorry's Bar & Grill, Riverside

Circus Vargas: The Promenade Temecula, Temecula

Conflict Resolution: The Wheelhouse Roller Skating, Hemet

Draw at home with Danny: Virtual via Coachella Branch Library, Coachella

Fun With Dick And Jane Band: Jolene's Bar & Lounge, Palm Desert

High Tea Under The A/C: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Temecula Wellness Retreat: Temecula Creek Inn, Temecula

The Latsos Featuring the Music of Joe Giarrusso: Coachella Valley Repertory, Cathedral City

Wildomar Library Virtual Book Club: Virtual via Wildomar Library, Wildomar

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

CharlestheFirst, Player Dave, Kaipora, Hunthux: Music Box, San Diego

Chicano Park Vive & Bike Tour: Chicano Park, San Diego

Community Food Drive: Carlton Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church, Santee

Cruise for the Cause: Otay Ranch Town Center, Chula Vista

IBactive Scavenger Hunt: Rad Power Bikes, Imperial Beach

Little Italy Summer Film Festival: Amici Park, San Diego

Livin' On A Prayer and RockGarden: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Lost Dog Street Band: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Mobile Adoption Event: Petco, Oceanside

Poway Americana Festival: Midland Road, Poway

SD Adoption Event: Petco, San Diego

Segway Across America: West Coast Edition: Gaslamp Square, San Diego

Summer Food Drive: Various locations, San Diego County

Summer Movies in the Park: "The Jungle Book": Old Poway Park, Poway

Sweet and Tender Hooligans: Music Box, San Diego

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Art, Wine & Beer Festival; Boogie Music Festival: NorCal Weekend

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