Classic Car Shows; Family Fun Fest; Thomas Truck Tour: 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. 27 to Sunday, Aug. 28.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Altadena Main Library 55th Anniversary Celebration: Altadena Main Library, Altadena

"Animal Farm": A Noise Within Theatre, Pasadena

Art Critique Comedy Show: Third Wheel Hollywood, Los Angeles

Cars and Coffee: Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles

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

"I Gotta Crow: A Stand-Up Show": The Crow, Santa Monica

Illuminations: Chelsea Randall and Francesca Khalifa: St. Andrew Catholic Church, Pasadena

KnowGood: Mom's Bar, Los Angeles

Michael Cavanaugh Sings Billy Joel and Elton John: Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia

Music Box: Zipper Concert Hall, Los Angeles

San Marino Motor Classic: Lacy Park, San Marino

Torrance Antique Street Faire: Street Faire Antiques, Torrance

ORANGE COUNTY:

Art-To-Go and Platters Auction: Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach

Author Jeffrey Fleishman: Book Carnival, Orange

Bead Society OC: Living Works of Art with Sculptor Marsha Judd: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

CHOC Adventure in the Park: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

"Cold War: Soviet, Spies and Secrets": The Richard Nixon Library and Museum, Yorba Linda

Dana Point Classic Car Show: Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point

Design and Dine: SOCO and The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

Dinos in the City: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

End Of Summer Concert: Trade Food Hall, Irvine

Flashback Heart Attack: OC Tavern, San Clemente

Georgeana Ireland: "Abstract Expressionism": Ethos Contemporary Art Gallery, Newport Beach

Hawaiian Nights: Giracci Vineyards and Farms, Silverado

KCRW Summer Nights: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Muckenthaler Annual Gala: Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton

"Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest" and Q&A with Director Nancy Svendsen: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo: Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano

Red Carpet Documentary Screening: Port Theater, Corona del Mar

Running Hot and B Side: Seasalt Beachside Burger, Huntington Beach

Summer Garden Party: Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar

Wonderful World Soirée: Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

"All About Cello" with Ruslan Biryukov: Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, Temecula

Bad Chemistry: Vitagliano Winery, Temecula

Indoor Palm Springs Certified Farmers' Market: Palm Springs Pavilion, Palm Springs

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Soulful Sundays with Keisha D: Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs

Temecula Honey Walk/Run 5K: Batch Mead, Temecula

The Mike Taylor Quartet: Tom's Farms, Temescal Valley

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Aggua Family Fun Fest: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Carlsbad

Cali-Rad Reggae Brew Fest: The Boochyard @ Local Roots, Vista

Community BBQ: Mesa Rim North City, San Marcos

Discovery Gala: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Carlsbad

DJ Quik with DJ Bar1ne, The Wildside Band: Music Box, San Diego

Dog Days of Summer: Kitchens for Good | SHOP, San Diego

Graceband: Music Box, San Diego

"Lion King"-Themed Brunch: Covewood Restaurant, San Diego

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego Zoo, San Diego

SoCal Skater and Music Jam with Ska, Punk, Surf and Funk Bands: Ebullition Brew Works, Vista

The Devastators and Ginger Roots and the Protectors with New Leaf: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

The Story of Little Italy Guided Historical Tour Adventure: Cafe Zucchero, Little Italy, San Diego

Thomas Truck Tour: The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Carlsbad

Villa Musica Summer Orchestra: "Pipes with Picard": St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, San Diego

Young Dubliners: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Autumn Moon Festival; Arts Fest; DC Super Hero Run: NorCal Weekend

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