Fido Fest​; Mardi Gras; 'The Wizard Of Oz': 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, Feb. 26 to Sunday, Feb. 27.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

626 Mini Night Markets: Lot 27, Santa Monica

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

African-American Festival: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

Artist JEFRË Pop-Up Exhibit: The LA Art Box, Los Angeles

"Black Annie and the Pastor": Virtual via Towne Street Theatre, Los Angeles

Girls Soccer CIF-SS Division 6 Championship Game: The Webb Schools, Claremont

Manhattan Beach Cars and Coffee: The Point, El Segundo

Mardi Gras Celebration: The Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles

Mardi Gras Crawfish and Shrimp Boil To-Go: Gelson's Markets, Southern California

"Sam Francis: Santa Monica and a Legacy of Supporting Artists": Virtual via 18th Street Arts Center, Santa Monica

Silent Sundays Series: "Three Ages": San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel

The Lyric Oboe: First United Methodist Church, Pasadena

ORANGE COUNTY:

Dr. Seuss Weekend: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

Oso Fit 5K Fun Run and Community Health Fair: Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, Mission Viejo

Knott's Berry Farm PEANUTS Celebration: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Saturday Night Live Music: TRADE Marketplace, Irvine

"The French Connection": Swan Scalabre and Carla Talopp: Virtual via JoAnne Artman Gallery, Laguna Beach

"The Persuasive Past of Orange County" Exhibit: The Historic Adobe at Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Bad Chemistry: Lorimar Vineyards and Winery, Temecula

Best Dressed Sip and Paint Night: Phearless, Moreno Valley, and virtual

High Tea on the Patio: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Karaoke Night: PZA, Canyon Lake

Sourdough Bread Festival: 123 Farm, Beaumont

Stand Up Comedy with Dante: The Merc, Temecula

"The Wizard of Oz": Temecula Theater, Temecula

You Hold The Key Sip and Paint: Phearless, Moreno Valley, and virtual

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Back to the Garden: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway

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

Fido Fest: Town Center Community Park East, Santee

Inner Wave: Music Box, San Diego

No Cover Rockabilly with The Rattle Rollers Duo: Ebullition Brew Works and Gastronomy, Carlsbad

Official Watch Party of San Diego Legion vs. Houston SaberCats: Ballast Point Brewing, San Diego

Paint and Sip with Michael Flohr as Bob Ross: Exclusive Collections Gallery, Solana Beach

SeaWorld Mardi Gras: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Sierra Ferrell with Nick Shoulders: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

St. James Music Series Presents VOCES8: Choral Dances: St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, San Diego

Sweet Paws, Sweet Shade Pawty: Little Italy Dog Park, San Diego

The Art of Nature: Sketching in the Garden with Marjorie Pezzoli: Water Conservation Garden, El Cajon

The English Beat: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

The San Diego Sound Project: David Castañeda: Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad

Volunteer Restoration Event: San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, Cardiff

Walk for Animals: Kit Carson Park, Escondido

Zero Waste Bathroom Workshop: EUSD Farm Lab, Encinitas

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Burger Week; 'Harry Potter'; Dear San Francisco: NorCal Weekend

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