Starry Starry Zoofari; Nighttime Zoo; Thomas Truck Tour: 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, Aug. 20 to Sunday, Aug. 21.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Adoption Event: BOBS from Skechers Manhattan Beach Store, Manhattan Beach

Apple TV+ Kids and Family Summer Block Party: The Americana at Brand, Glendale

Brody Stevens Festival of Friendship 818 Walk: Reseda Park, Los Angeles

Clear The Shelters Adoption Event: Pasadena Humane, Pasadena

"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness": Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

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

"I Gotta Crow: A Stand-Up Show": The Crow, Santa Monica

"Sonic The Hedgehog 2": Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

Utopia Tribe: Mama Shelter Los Angeles, Los Angeles

ORANGE COUNTY:

Art-To-Go: Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach

Author Bruce Carlin: Barnes and Noble, Newport Beach

Author Charles Knief: Book Carnival, Orange

Author Matt Goldman: Book Carnival, Orange

BBQ Music Fest: Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley

Bingo: Canyon Club, Laguna Beach

California Art Club: Closing Day Paint/Sculpt-Out: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

"Cold War: Soviet, Spies and Secrets": The Richard Nixon Library and Museum, Yorba Linda

Dinos in the City: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

Dog Adoption Event: Mess Hall at FLIGHT, Tustin

Festival of Arts Runway Fashion Show: Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach

Live Music on the Green: Natalie Clark: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

"Meet the Artists" Spotlight Talks: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Movie Night: "Nightmare Before Christmas": Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary, Santa Ana

Pickleball for Wishes: The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, Newport Beach

Starry Starry Zoofari: Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park, Santa Ana

Storytime: Barnes and Noble, Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

Thomas Truck Tour: Spectrum Center, Irvine

Trolley Hop: Dana Point

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Ambrosia: Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona

Bad Chemistry: Old Town Blues Club, Temecula

Etiquette Class: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Hilltop Salsa: Heritage Hill, Murrieta

Indoor Palm Springs Certified Farmers' Market: Palm Springs Pavilion, Palm Springs

Monument Night Adventures: Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Petchella: Animal Friends of the Valleys, Wildomar

Solspeak: Riverside Plaza, Riverside

Soulful Sundays with Keisha D: Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

CaddyHack Gala Festival and Golf: Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, Rancho Santa Fe

Cheez Whiz Ultimate Live 80s Music With House Party DJ: Ebullition Brew Works, Vista

Chiddy Bang: The Holding Company, San Diego

"Encanto" and "Frozen"-Inspired Dance Class and Singalong with Mirabel and Elsa: Starlight Dance Studio, San Diego

Encinitas Summer Concerts: Rayford Bros: Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas

Klub Nocturno: Music Box, San Diego

Marc Ford: Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego Zoo, San Diego

Sip and Swim Pool Party: The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club and Bungalows, San Diego

Twisted Gypsy: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Zero-Waste Series: Cooking Class: Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, National City

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Wine, Beer And Art Walk; Aerial Arts Festival: NorCal Weekend

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