PEANUTS Celebration; Mardi Gras; Thrillville: 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. 19 to Sunday, Feb. 20.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Aperture Estate Winery Wine Tasting Dinner: Akbar Cuisine of India, Marina Del Rey

Comedy Show: Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles

"Detained": Fountain Theatre, Los Angeles

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

"it's alive, IT'S ALIVE!": Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Los Angeles

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run, Dog Walk and Bike Ride: Virtual via L.A. Chinatown Firecracker, Los Angeles

Live Music on the Green: Tanner Howe: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

NFMLA InFocus: Black Cinema: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Pacific Oaks College and Children's School Black History Month Celebration: Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena

"Show Some Love Long Beach": 2ND & PCH, Long Beach

Valentine's Succulent Arranging + Candlemaking Workshop: Banter & Bliss Candle Co., Playa Vista

ORANGE COUNTY:

Coco the Chameleon: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

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

Professor Georgette Popa with the Irvine Classical Players: Virtual via Irvine Classical Players, Irvine

Students of Stand-Up: The Class Reunion Show: Z Playhouse, Mission Viejo

"TAVi Time" Children's Art Classes: Pacific City Gallery, Huntington Beach

Wilderness Access Day: Bommer Canyon, Irvine

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Blythe River Baggers Cornhole Tournament: VFW Post 2987, Blythe

Desert Art Festival: The River at Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage

Dinner Show with Broadway Legend Patricia Welch: Indian Wells Resort, Indian Wells

Murrieta Library Friends Bookstore Overstock Sale: Friends of the Murrieta Library Corner Bookstore, Murrieta

Palm Springs Modern Design Expo: Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs

Palm Springs Modernism Show and Sale: Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs

Pawliday Vegan Market and Charity Pet Supply Drive: Temecula Town Square, Temecula

Poetic Justice Sip and Paint Night: Phearless, Moreno Valley, and virtual

Ritual Paint Night: Ritual Brewing Co., Redlands

Romantic Beach Sip and Paint Night: Phearless, Moreno Valley, and virtual

Sourdough Bread Festival: 123 Farm, Beaumont

Thrillville: Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

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

"Desert Rock Garden": Oceanside Theatre Company, Oceanside

Free Community Concert by San Diego Symphony: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Cardiff

Harry Mack, Daygo Fatts, Sur Jazz: Music Box, San Diego

Jerry's Middle Finger: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

San Diego Legion: Sports Deck at San Diego State University, San Diego

SeaWorld Mardi Gras: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego Job Fair: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Steve Poltz and The Rugburns with Special Guests Oliver Wood and Lindsay Lou: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Strangelove with Electric Duke: Music Box, San Diego

"Two Pianos, Four Hands" Concert: Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad

Vegan Food Popup: e101 Marketplace, Encinitas

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• XOXO Exhibit; Chinese New Year Parade; Mardi Gras: NorCal Weekend

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