Monster Jam; Turtle Trek; Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: 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. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 2.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Senior Breakfast Presentation for Homeowners: Brentwood Public Library, Brentwood

Grand Opening: Caffe Luxxe, Long Beach

Cirque FLIP Fabrique: Blizzard: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach

SuperBook Weekend Adventure: The Queen Mary, Long Beach

"The Elephant Man": Bembridge House, Long Beach

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

Photo Shoot: The Untamed Beasts Traveling Circus and Slobber Show: Kriser's Natural Pet, Los Angeles

Women's Self-Care Day Retreat: Monrovia Canyon Park, Monrovia

Summer Opportunities Fair: Westridge School, Pasadena

SMC Emeritus Concert Band Concert: The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica

The Big Game Viewing Party: The Bungalow, Santa Monica

"The Emperor's New Clothes": The Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica

The L Word: Generation Q Season Finale Watch Party: Hi Tops, West Hollywood

ORANGE COUNTY:

Beethoven: The Complete Violin Sonatas, Part II: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa

Beethoven: The Complete Violin Sonatas, Part III: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa

"From Here to There: A Time Machine" Opening Reception: Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine

Lunar New Year: Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine

Writers Community: Beach Town Books, San Clemente

"Alice in Wonderland": JSerra Catholic High School, San Juan Capistrano

RMIQ Foundation Winter Masquerade Ball: Marbella Country Club, San Juan Capistrano

Behind the Picket Fence "Vintage & Handmade Marketplace": The Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

Turtle Trek: Hellman Ranch Trailhead, Seal Beach

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Author Luncheon with Elizabeth Cobbs: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells

Green Envy Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Sophisticated Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Acrylic Painting Basics with Joe A. Oakes: Art by Inna Gallery, Murrieta

Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project: Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs

The Big Game Viewing Party: Las Casuelas Terraza, Palm Springs

Children's Author Reading and Book Signing: Barnes & Noble, Temecula

Live Music: Bad Chemistry: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Crutch: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Debra Turner & Vince Mendoza: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Mrs Jones' Revenge: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Valentine Fling Vendor Fair: Vail Headquarters, Temecula

Super Bowl Party: Angelo's Brick Oven Pizzeria, Wildomar

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: Otay Ranch Town Center, Chula Vista

Pine Needle Basket Class: Barona Cultural Center & Museum, Lakeside

Love Your Wetlands Day: Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve, San Diego

Monster Jam: Petco Park, San Diego

Museum Month: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego

Options: The Women's Event: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego

Super Bowl: Punch Bowl Social, San Diego

Wine and Chocolate Making: Twin Oaks Valley Winery, San Marcos

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Wine & Chocolate Walk; Crab Feeds; SuperStrings: NorCal Weekend

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