Boysenberry Festival; Daffodil Days; Shamrock 5K: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost part 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 or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, March 19 to Sunday, March 20.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Alice Howe Trio Featuring Freebo and JT Thomas: Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles

Azalea Festival and Fireworks: South Gate Park, South Gate

Friendship Buddies Stand-Up Comedy: Verdugo Bar, Los Angeles

Jason Alexander's 20th Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament: Pickwick Gardens, Burbank

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Royce Hall, Los Angeles

Michael J. Fox Foundation Los Angeles Run/Walk: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena

NewFilmmakers LA Women Directors Film Festival: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Pacific Opera Project Presents "Iolanta": Aratani Theatre, Los Angeles

Pasadena Festival of Women Authors: Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena

"We're Still Here!": A Night of Uncensored Stand-Up: Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill, Los Angeles

ORANGE COUNTY:

A Night of Comedy with Steve Trevino: Brea Improv, Brea

Boysenberry Food Festival: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Holi and Nowruz Dining Celebrations: Khan Saab, Fullerton

Irish Karaoke and DJ Tony: Silky Sullivan's Restaurant and Irish Pub, Fountain Valley

Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Pacific Chorale: Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Newport Beach

Run Seal Beach: Old Town Seal Beach

Spring Solstice: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

St. Patrick's Day Hilltop Luncheon: Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Wild Wonders: Crown Valley Amphitheater, Laguna Niguel

"Your Place in the Multiverse: Jean Lowe" Exhibit: Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Bad Chemistry: Vitagliano Winery, Temecula

Caliente Shamrockin' Weekend: Agua Caliente, Agave Caliente Terraza, Cathedral City

Carnival of Music: Temecula Amphitheater, Community Recreation Center, Temecula

High Tea on the Patio: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Murder Mystery Dinner: Oak Mountain Winery, Temecula

Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival: In front of Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs

St. Patrick's Cornhole Tournament: The Canyon Cowboy, Canyon Lake

Trivia Night: HoBo's BBQ & Tavern, Temecula

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Bahamas and Cece Coakley: Music Box, San Diego

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience: Wyland Center, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

Cars and Coffee: San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego

Daffodil Days: Julian Farm and Orchard, Julian

Music and Movement Family Day: San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego

Patrick Droney: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Pinewood Derby: The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Carlsbad

Poway Symphony Orchestra: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway

Robert Jon and The Wreck: Ebullition Brew Works, Vista

Rolando Street Fair: Rolando Street, San Diego

Shamrock 5K Walk/Run: NTC Park, San Diego

Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Tribute Concert for Ukraine Refugees: Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego

St. Paddy's O'Beach Party: Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach

St. Patrick's Teas: Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, Julian

Strawberry U-Pick and Tractor Rides: Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside

The Flower Fields: The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad

The Main Squeeze: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

The Real Irish Comedy Fest: The Comedy Store, La Jolla

The San Diego Sound Project: Brenda Greggio: Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad

Volunteer Restoration Event: San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, Cardiff

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Encinitas: 1883 Schoolhouse, Encinitas

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Festival Of Colors; SF Music Day; Hummingbird Day: NorCal Weekend

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