Mardi Gras Parade; Tailgate Tour Super Week: 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. 12 to Sunday, Feb. 13.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

DIRECTV Presents Electric Nights with Maxim: The City Market of Los Angeles, Los Angeles

East Meets West Big Game Experience: E.K. Art Gallery, Los Angeles

Griffith Park Half Marathon and 5K: Griffith Park, Los Angeles

Grub Valentine's Saturday Brunch: Hollywood's Hidden House by Grub Gals Catering, Los Angeles

Jiaoying and Friends Show: The Holiday Comedy, Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Zipper Hall, Los Angeles

"Sleepless in Seattle": Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

Sports Illustrated: The Party x Palm Tree Crew: Century Park, Los Angeles

Sunday Funday Show: The Holiday Comedy, Los Angeles

Super Bowl LVI Viewing Party: Tropicana Pool and Bar, The Hollywood Roosevelt, Los Angeles

Tailgate Tour Super Week: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

The Holiness in the Ordinary: A Video Installation by Janine Brown: Gallery 825, Los Angeles

Valentine's Day at Still Life Ceramics: Still Life Ceramics, Los Angeles

Valentine's Day Bazaar: Rustic Canyon Restaurant, Santa Monica

Valentine's Day Makers Market: Playa Vista Farmers' Market, Los Angeles

Valentine's Picnic in the Park: Central Park, Pasadena

"When Harry Met Sally": Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

ORANGE COUNTY:

Author Gregg Hurwitz: Book Carnival, Orange, and Virtual

Baby Steps "Baby Bowl": Pretend City, Irvine

Guy Buffet Art Show: Lahaina Galleries, Newport Beach

Los Alamitos High School Jazz Band: St. Isidore Historical Plaza, Los Alamitos

Second Saturdays Monthly Comedy Show: Pacific City, Huntington Beach

The Coast Vintage Market: Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills

Valentine's Day Celebration: Pretend City, Irvine

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Artwalk at Indian Wells: The Village, Indian Wells

Bad Chemistry: Old Town Blues Club, Temecula

Encanto Juice and Paint Party: Phearless, Moreno Valley

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

King and Queen of Hearts Sip and Paint: Phearless, Moreno Valley, and Virtual

One Love Sip and Paint: Phearless, Moreno Valley, and Virtual

Taste of Jalisco Festival: Downtown, Cathedral City

Valentine High Tea: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Ritual Paint Night: Ritual Brewing Company, Redlands

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Artist Talk with Exhibiting Artist Andres Amador: PHES Gallery, Carlsbad

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

Ceramics Bootcamp: Tea Pots Galore: ICA San Diego (North), Encinitas

Follow Your Heart Treasure Hunt: Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad

For the Love of Beer, Tacos and Music: Ebullition Brew Works and Gastronomy, Carlsbad

For the Love of Chocolate: Escondido Downtown Associates, Escondido

Grossmont Union High School District Honors Orchestra and Band Concert: Helix High School, La Mesa

"Love Your Heart" with Free Fitness Classes: Otay Ranch Town Center, Chula Vista

Magic Pet Parade and Adoption Event: Soapy Joe's Car Wash, San Diego

Makers Market: Cardiff Town Center, Encinitas

Pop-Up Studio: ICA San Diego (Central), San Diego

Puttin' on the Fritz: The Landing, El Cajon

San Diego Legion: SDSU Sports Deck, San Diego

SeaWorld Mardi Gras: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

St. Valentine's: Dance Music from The Roaring 20s: Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego

"This is America" with Johnny Gandelsman: ICA San Diego (Central), San Diego

Valentine Donor Appreciation Tea: Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center, Carlsbad

Valentine's Day on the Farm: Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside

Valentine's Sunset Safari: Wild Wonders, Bonsall

Volunteer Restoration Event: San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, Cardiff

Wildlife Tour: San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, Cardiff

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Imagine Picasso; Wigs, Waffles And Wine: NorCal Weekend

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