County Fair; Lavender Festival; Wine And Spirit Fest: 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, May 7 to Sunday, May 8.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

A Petite Soirée: The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica

Abuelita’s Remedios (Grandma’s Remedies): La Cultura Cura Health Fair: Third Street, East Los Angeles

Blooms and Sip Workshop and Brunch: The Cook's Garden Venice, Los Angeles

CultivaLA Spring Health Fair: CultivaLA Westlake Community Garden, Los Angeles

EverWalk with Diana Nyad and Bonnie Stoll: Pan Pacific Park, Los Angeles

Fahrenheit Ceramics Spring Sale: Fahrenheit Ceramics, Los Angeles

Friendship Buddies: Comedy Showcase: Verdugo Bar, Los Angeles

Hometown Fair and Carnival: Library Park, El Segundo

Kibō Nobori Children’s Day Festival: Terasaki Budokan, Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Fair: Fairplex, Pomona

Mother's Day Brunch at The Barish: The Hollywood Roosevelt, Los Angeles

Pasadena Society of Artists 97th Annual Exhibition Reception: Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center-Burbank, Burbank

Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestras Spring Concerts: Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena

Poolside Pilates with Laura Wilson: Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles

SOAR: Tropical Butterflies: South Coast Botanic Garden, Torrance

Taste Wild: Tea Time: California Botanic Garden, Claremont

The Art of Giving: Saddlerock Ranch, Malibu

The Tallis Scholars: "The Golden Age of Spanish Polyphony": St. Andrew Catholic Church, Pasadena

Thinkspace Projects Presents Two New Solo Shows: "Cages and the Shadow of Colors" and "Would": Thinkspace Gallery, Los Angeles

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's "New Horizons" Spring Performance: The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica

ORANGE COUNTY:

Author Chris Hauty: Book Carnival, Orange

Bi-Annual Children’s Business Fair: Orange County Rescue Mission, Tustin

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Max Berg Plaza Park, San Clemente

Laguna Beach Garden Club Gate and Garden Tour: Laguna Beach County Water District, Laguna Beach

Mother's Day at Pretend City: Pretend City, Irvine

Mother's Day Brunch: Terrace on the Green, Mission Viejo

Mother's Day Jewelry Trunk Show + Mommy/Mini Dress Collection: Alchemy Works at Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach

OC Parks Rancho Days Fiesta: Heritage Hill Historic Park, Lake Forest

OC Wine and Spirit Fest: Giracci Vineyards and Farms, Silverado

Pacific Chorale Concludes Season with Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa

Pacific Chorale Hosts "A Celebration of the Voice" Gala: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa

Running Hot: Rolling Stones Tribute Band: Biergarten @ Old World HB, Huntington Beach

Symphony "On The Lawn": Musco Center for the Arts, Orange

The Coast Vintage Market: Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills

The Orange May Parade: Old Towne Orange, Orange

Yorba Days: Yorba Linda Community Center, Yorba Linda

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Call Your Mother! Comedy Show: The Rustic Theatre and Entertainment Center, Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Kentucky Derby Party Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rancho Mirage: Revel Palm Desert, Palm Desert

Lavender Festival: 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch and Inn, Cherry Valley

Material Girl Sip and Paint: Phearless, Moreno Valley and virtual via Phearless, Moreno Valley

Mom and Me Sip and Paint: Phearless, Moreno Valley and virtual via Phearless, Moreno Valley

Monument Night Adventures: Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert

Mother's Day Brunch: Oak Mountain Winery, Temecula

Mother's Day High Tea: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Palm Desert Brew at the Zoo: Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert

Palm Springs Writers Guild Workshop: Mizell Center, Palm Springs

"Peace by Chocolate": Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs

Ruben V. and The Latin Sounds: Somerset Winery, Temecula

Secret Movie Club: "Lawrence of Arabia": Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs

Secret Movie Club: "West Side Story": Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs

Soulful Sundays with Keisha D: Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs

Southwest Women's Chorus Presents "Made in America": Grace Presbyterian Church, Temecula

Trivia Night: HoBo's BBQ and Tavern, Temecula

Yoga with a Ranger: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

The Great Y Circus Presents Circus Remix: Redlands Family YMCA, Redlands

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Biffy Clyro, Dead Poet Society: Music Box, San Diego

Date Night for a Cause: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Discovery Tour: San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, Encinitas

Family Day: ICA San Diego/Central, San Diego

Flower Flow: Yoga at the Flower Fields: The Flower Fields, Carlsbad

Gator by the Bay: Mardi Gras In May Festival: Spanish Landing Park, San Diego

Golf Ball Drop: Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Encinitas

Infinite Floyd: A Pink Floyd Experience: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Live 90s Alt Rock with Tribute To Cake and The Offspring by Filmspeed and ShineBox: Ebullition Brew Works, Vista

Lunafest Film Festival: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center), Carlsbad

Mother's Day 5K Walk for Peace: Cardiff Elementary School, Encinitas

Mother's Day Brunch: George's at the Cove, La Jolla

Mother's Day Brunch: The Lafayette Hotel, San Diego

Mother's Day Brunch at the Gardens: Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, National City

Mother's Day Brunch Cruise: Flagship Cruises and Events, San Diego

Mother's Day Event: Oak Gallery and Boutique, Carlsbad

Mother's Day Festival: Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside

Mother's Day Gathering: Moniker General, San Diego

Mother's Day Three-Course Brunch: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, San Diego

Olivewood Plant Sale: Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, National City

San Diego Epiphyllum Society Mother's Day Flower Show and Sale: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego

San Diego Legion vs. Houston SaberCats: SDSU Sports Deck, San Diego

Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Mother's Day Tribute: Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego

The Far Side Starring Imani | Fat LIp | Slimkid3: Music Box, San Diego

"The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical": Casa del Prado Theatre, San Diego

Walk for Animals: NTC Park at Liberty Station, San Diego

World of Orchids: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Cheese Festival; Dixon May Fair; Summer Wine Stroll: NorCal Weekend

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