Bricks LA; Hello Kitty Truck; ​Winter Snow Fest: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Don't sit inside this weekend! 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 or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Jan. 11 to Sunday, Jan. 12.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

"Spirit of Ireland": Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater, Claremont

Winter Snow Fest: Pantera Park, Diamond Bar

Capitol Steps: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach

Alchemy and Art: An Exploration into Wet Plate Photography: The Banning Museum, Los Angeles

Live Lettering with Artist Big Sleeps: Beverly Center, Los Angeles

Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards: The Novo in L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles

Modern Animal's Community Event: Pan Pacific Park, Los Angeles

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles' "InFocus: Anti-Ageism": South Park Center, Los Angeles

Bricks LA: Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena

Pittance Chamber Music Presents "Liv a Little": Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Pasadena

Live Music: Santa Monica Youth Orchestra and Las Cafeteras: Ice at Santa Monica, Santa Monica

ORANGE COUNTY:

Workshop: Yoga and Mindful Eating: Cultivation Kitchen, Anaheim

Saturday DPHCA Walks; Whale Talk & Walk: Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, Dana Point

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street": Academy For the Performing Arts, Huntington Beach

Children's Craft Open House: Laguna Beach Public Library, Laguna Beach

Pageant of the Masters Casting Call: Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach

Presentation: OC Birds of Prey: The Ranch at Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach

Yoga: The Rooftop Lounge, Laguna Beach

Grand Opening: Code Ninjas, Los Alamitos

Blood Drive at The Coast Vintage Market: Saddleback College, Mission Viejo

The Coast Vintage Market: Saddleback College, Mission Viejo

Garden-to-Table in January with David Rizzo: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Spring Miniature Garden Workshop with Shelley Burton: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Children's Reading Circle: Beach Town Books, San Clemente

Concert: Ranger Jack: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

Workshop: Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through Art: Sierra Intermediate School, Santa Ana

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Live Music: Pancho Barraza: Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella

Not Gon' Cry Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Ruby Red Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Grand Opening: Art By Inna Gallery, Murrieta

Live Music: Astra Kelly: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Bodie: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Kenny Rice: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: The Bad Dancers: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Workshop: 2020 Guided Goal Setting: Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center, Temecula

The Westcoast Wrestling Company's "This is the Westcoast": Elks Lodge, Wildomar

Volunteer Day: Homes For Our Troops: Private residence, Wildomar

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall, Carlsbad

Cardiff King Tide Tour: Cardiff State Beach, Encinitas

Cyclovia Encinitas: South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas

Springboard West Music Festival: Ocean Beach

Behavioral Health Services Community Engagement Forum: Oceanside Senior Citizens Center, Oceanside

Winter Festival: Community Park, Poway

Winter Festival for the Special Needs Community: Community Park, Poway

Free Dance Event: Trilogy Ballroom Dance Studio, Rancho Bernardo

Camp: You Can Be a Veterinarian: Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe

Fiesta Island Time Trials: Fiesta Island, San Diego

Studio by the Bay Family Days: Seaport Village, San Diego

"Twelfth Night": Casa Del Prado Theater, San Diego

Workshop: Connect with Community: University of San Diego, San Diego

Trout Re-Opening Weekend: Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Santee

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Crab Feeds; Lighted Art Festival; FRESH Festival: NorCal Weekend

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