Cherry Blossom Festival; ​Wildflower Nature Walk: 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, Feb. 29 to Sunday, March 1.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Adult Spelling Bee: Community Center of La Canada Flintridge, La Canada Flintridge

Author Talk/Book Signing with Dr. Joe Puglia: The Lanterman House, La Canada Flintridge

Authors Julie Berry, Sherri Smith Host Reading, Book Signing: Bel Canto Books, Long Beach

A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure: Crestwood Hills Park, Los Angeles

Better+Well at ROW DTLA: ROW DTLA, Los Angeles

CatVideoFest: Laemmle Royal, Los Angeles

Friendship Buddies Comedy Show: Verdugo Bar, Los Angeles

Giant Used Book Sale: Silver Lake Library, Los Angeles

Henri Dauman: "Looking Up" Exhibition: KP Projects (Merry Karnowsky Gallery), Los Angeles

Komen Los Angeles County More Than Pink Walk: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Monarch Butterfly Art & Learning: Corralitas Red Car Trail, Los Angeles

Musician & Storyteller George Makinto: Brentwood Branch Library, Los Angeles

Quinto Sol with Ras Sal: The Mayfair Hotel, Los Angeles

R&B Lovers Party: Station 1640, Los Angeles

Ecstatic Dance + Yoga Warm-Up: Yoga Loft, Manhattan Beach

Family Bowling Night for a Cause: Bowlmor Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Leap Day Silent Disco: Santa Monica

ORANGE COUNTY:

Spring Boutique and Craft Fair: St. Gregory American Coptic Orthodox Church, Anaheim

Grand Opening Event: West Village, Brea

Leap Day: SOCO & The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

Dream Job Workshop for College Grads: UC Irvine, Irvine

Women's History Month Adventure: Forest & Ocean Gallery, Laguna Beach

Celebrate Music and Musicians: Presbyterian Church of The Master, Mission Viejo

Oso Fit Fun Run: Oso Viejo Community Park, Mission Viejo

Camp Newport Expo at the Spirit Run: Fashion Island, Newport Beach

GEMfest: Sage Hill School, Newport Beach

Spirit Run: Fashion Island, Newport Beach

Tomatomania: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

VBHC 2020: Advanced Value-Based Healthcare Conference: Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, Newport Beach

San Clemente Day: San Clemente Pier, San Clemente

Guzheng in the Galleries: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Wedding Showcase: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Painting & Vino Sunday: Mess Hall Market, Tustin

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Family Story Time: Beaumont Library, Beaumont

Playtri Desert Triathlon: Lake Cahuilla County Park, La Quinta

Hocus Pocus Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Queen Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Joe Oakes Acrylic Painting Workshop: Art by Inna Gallery, Murrieta

5K Trail Fun Run/Walk: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Palm Desert

Star Party at the Monument: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert

Wildflower Nature Walk: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Palm Desert

24K Magic: Tribute to Bruno Mars: Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

Bad Chemistry: Old Town Blues Club, Temecula

Celebration of American Black History: Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

Live Music: Big Truth: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Groov Underground: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

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

Local Author/Illustrator Signing: Barnes & Noble, Temecula

"The Return": Ruben V. & The Latin Sounds: Miramonte Winery, Temecula

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Artist Demonstration and Lecture: Loma Linda Senior Center, Loma Linda

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

"A Thousand Sweet Refrains": St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic, Carlsbad

Beyond the Pale: Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad

Bridal Show: The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Carlsbad

TinyFest California: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

The Leap Year Skate Party: Imperial Beach Sports Park, Imperial Beach

"Move, Jump, Fly": A New Play for a Modern World: The Che Cafe Collective, UC San Diego, La Jolla

Concert: Frequency & MOJO: MiraCosta College, Oceanside

Vibe Market: Oceanside

An Intimate Evening with Steve Poltz: Music Box, San Diego

Los Pericos, ECNO: Music Box, San Diego

"Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience": Casa Del Prado Theater, San Diego

Synful Sundayz: Music Box, San Diego

Quigley Fine Wines Charitable Giveback Saturdays: Rotary Club: Quigley Fine Wines, San Diego

Buti + Brews: Culture Brewing Co., Solana Beach

The Art of Chad Smith: Exclusive Collections Gallery, Solana Beach

VENTURA COUNTY:

Duet of Remembrance: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Film Festival; Polar Plunge; Short Play Festival: NorCal Weekend

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