Chalk It Up; ArtWalk; Jazz Festival; Lobsterfest: 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 on tap this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 10 to Sunday, Aug. 11.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

"Louis Vuitton X" Exhibition – Beverly Hills

Chalk It Up Festival at Cerritos Towne Center – Cerritos

"Offal" Opening Reception at Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery – Hollywood

Long Beach Jazz Festival – Long Beach

Beats & Bites DJ Series – Los Angeles

DOGust Birthday Celebration – Los Angeles

Go Little Tokyo's Tanabata Festival – Los Angeles

"Henry V" at Pan Pacific Park – Los Angeles

LA Care Back to School Fair – Los Angeles

Open House and Cook-Off Party at Mama Maria's Garden – Los Angeles

Malibu Country Mart's Summer Block Party – Malibu

Marina Movie Night – Marina del Rey

Monthly Makers Market at The Collection – Oxnard

Free Haus Dog Day: Grand Re-Opening – Pasadena

Rose Bowl Stadium Movie Night – Pasadena

Saturday Night Music Presents Chris Pierce – Pasadena

Downtown Santa Monica's Free Community Events – Santa Monica

"Sally Ride" Exhibition at Santa Monica History Museum – Santa Monica

Unique Markets Summer Pop-Up – Santa Monica

ORANGE COUNTY:

CHOC Walk in the Park at Disneyland – Anaheim

Northgate González Market Back to School Health Fair – Anaheim

Plumerias with the South Coast Plumeria Society – Corona del Mar

Summer Tropical Fresh Floral Workshop with Alison Whiteman – Corona del Mar

Borgeous at Time Nightclub – Costa Mesa

Concert: The Paladins and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys – Costa Mesa

Live Music Harbor Cruise at Dana Wharf – Dana Point

"Dogs vs. Ice Cream" Book Signing and Ice Cream Social – Huntington Beach

Children's Craft Open House at Laguna Beach Library – Laguna Beach

Concerts on the Green – Laguna Beach

Festival of Arts Fine Art Show – Laguna Beach

Justin Hopkins Live at Las Brisas' Bar & Lounge – Laguna Beach

The Coast Vintage Market at Saddleback College – Mission Viejo

Via Navarra Neighborhood Yard Sale – Mission Viejo

Lobsterfest at Newport Beach – Newport Beach

Newport Beach Farmers' Market – Newport Beach

Gift Card Giveaway for Teachers at Outlets at Orange – Orange

Chalk and Talk: Chalk Art Mural Event for Kids – Santa Ana

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Summer Movie in the Park – Murrieta

Desert Film Society Presents "The Citizen" at Camelot Theatre – Palm Springs

Japanese Summer Mini-Matsuri – Temecula

Kids Carnival and Charity Craft Fair – Temecula

"Ohm Sweet Ohm" Summer Fitness Series: "Kitty Karma" Kitten Yoga – Wildomar

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Snores & S'mores Family Campout – Carlsbad

Summer Concert Series – Coronado

Del Mar Thoroughbred Adventure Featuring Author Alan Mindell – Del Mar

Handicapper's Breakfast at Milton's Deli – Del Mar

ArtWalk at Liberty Station – San Diego

Beach and Jetty Cleanup at Mission Point Park – San Diego

Liberty Station Amplified Concert and Art Unveiling – San Diego

Meet the Artist: Joshua Smith at Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery – San Diego

Shea Concert Series at Del Sur Town Center – San Diego

Studio by the Bay Family Days – San Diego

The CADO: Avocado Museum Experience – San Marcos

Desert Rhythm Project & BBQ at Carlsbad Ranch Market – Vista

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Watercolor Artist Fealing Lin at Loma Linda Cultural Art Association – Loma Linda

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Alcatraz Escape; Power Of Flower Festival; Rodeo: NorCal Weekend

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