Running Universal; Distiller's Fest; Turkey Trots: 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, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 17.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Luminario Ballet's "Gala Bacchanal": Beverly Hills Women's Club, Beverly Hills

The Bead Society's Holiday Pop-Up: Veterans Auditorium, Culver City

French Violin Sonata Concert: St Mark's Episcopal Church, Glendale

Radiolab's Jad Abumrad: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach

Community Yoga: Howard Hughes Center, Los Angeles

Fizz Fight LA: A Hard Seltzer Festival: City Market Social House, Los Angeles

NFMLA Film Festival: South Park Center, Los Angeles

Pancake Breakfast and Market & Community Fair: Los Angeles

Raise Your Voice 4 Peace: Grammy Museum L.A. Live, Los Angeles

Saturday Morning Yoga Classes: Felipe de Neve Branch Library, Los Angeles

Senior Pet Adoption Fair: Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, Los Angeles

Grandparents Day: The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard

Holiday Makers Market: The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard

Photos with Santa: The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard

Tree Lighting Celebration: The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard

"ArtLoveCharity": Elizabeth Semerad Exhibition: Ambrose Cafe, Pasadena

Beethoven "Emperor" Piano Concerto: Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena

Jackalope Pasadena: Central Park, Pasadena

Jazz 'n Paz: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, Pasadena

Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour: Pasadena

Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll: Promenade on the Peninsula, Rolling Hills Estates

San Gabriel Turkey Trot: Vincent Lugo Park, San Gabriel

Silent Sundays Series: "Show People": San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel

Rockin' Reveal Party of "Rock the Block": Arista at Aliento, Santa Clarita

Discover the History: A Conversation and Book Signing: Santa Monica History Museum, Santa Monica

Hands on History: Free Children's Workshop: Santa Monica History Museum, Santa Monica

"Legally Blonde Jr.": Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica

The Ladies Room Comedy Show: Westside Comedy Theater, Santa Monica

Wellbeing Summit: Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design, Santa Monica

Los Angeles Water Lantern Festival: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, South El Monte

Turkey Dash 5K Run/Walk & 1K Trot: South El Monte City Hall, South El Monte

Running Universal Featuring "Jurassic World": Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City

ORANGE COUNTY:

Holiday Boutique: Living Word Christian Center, Buena Park

Meet on Beach: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Yoga with LXRYOGA at SOCO + The OC Mix: Costa Mesa

Comedy Show for Autism: Fullerton Ballroom, Fullerton

Timeless Treasures Boutiques Pop-Up: Huntington Beach

Barbie Pop-Up Truck: Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine

PurpleStride Orange County: William R. Mason Regional Park, Irvine

Children's Craft Open House: Laguna Beach Library, Laguna Beach

Laguna Hero Fest: Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach

"Stories and Dreams" with Sonatasia and Vangie Gunn: Private residence, Laguna Beach

"The Elephant Man": Laguna Beach Mansion, Laguna Beach

Holiday Boutique: Laguna Hills

Genealogy Research Through Land Records & Stock Certificates: Mission Viejo

Chihuahua Cerveza Taproom's Anniversary Celebration: Chihuahua Cerveza, Newport Beach

Digital Saturday at the Library: Newport Beach Public Library, Newport Beach

Newport Beach Farmers' Market: Newport Beach Pier, Newport Beach

Sunday Musicale: Vieness: Newport Beach Public Library, Newport Beach

Orange County Youth Symphony: Memorial Hall, Chapman University, Orange

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

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Beaumont Elks Car and Motorcycle Show: Beaumont

1st Sunday Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Fearless Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Orientation for Volunteers: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Palm Desert

Saturday Night Vibes with The Desert Crows: The Vine Wine Bar, Palm Desert

Desert Film Society Presents "Murer: Anatomy of a Trial": Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs

Moreno Valley Road Runners Club's Turkey Trot Run: Lake Perris, Perris

Kick Cancer in the Cornhole Tournament: Somerset Vineyard, Temecula

Live Music: Groov Underground: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: James Wells: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Still Kickn: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: The Troubadour Road: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Murrieta Rotary Patriots Ball: Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula

Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race: Galway Downs, Temecula

Temecula Valley Woman's Club's Holiday Home Tour: Temecula

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

The Who's Zeppelin Show: A Tribute to The Who and Led Zeppelin: The Cave, Big Bear Lake

Friendsgiving: A Fun, Festive Kidz Club Event: Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga

Jennifer Holliday: California Theatre of the Performing Arts, San Bernardino

"Spirit of the Land Through Climate Change" Art Exhibition Opening Reception: San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

125th Anniversary of St. Michael's: St. Michael's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Carlsbad

Seaside Sustainability: Pine Avenue Community Center, Carlsbad

Island Blue Holiday Fest: Chula Vista Harbor, Chula Vista

Anime Club: Record of the Lodoss War: Coronado Public Library, Coronado

STEAM Saturday: Thermochromatic Slime: Coronado Public Library, Coronado

Teen Event: Coding Workshop: Coronado Public Library, Coronado

Family Volunteer Day: Native Pollinator Garden Planting: River Path Del Mar, Del Mar

Community Dump Day: Wells Park, El Cajon

Parents' Nite Out: Turkey Trot: Elite Gymnastics Academy, El Cajon

Sip + Swap: Brunch & Clothing Swap: EVE Encinitas, Encinitas

Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience: California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Escondido

Roots Rising! Featuring Matt Andersen, Gaby Moreno & Liz Vice: California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Escondido

Guided Hike: Turkey Trot Across Eagle Peak Ranch: Eagle Peak Ranch, Julian

Pilates + Prosecco + Holiday Pies: Estancia La Jolla, La Jolla

"Light Up the Holidays" Art & Craft Fair: Oceana II East Clubhouse, Oceanside

"Frozen Jr.": St. Michael's School, Poway

Teen Night: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway

The Big Happy Event: Poway

Doctor Wu: The Steely Dan Tribute: Ramona Mainstage, Ramona

C-Note Pop-Up Art Sale: San Diego Art Institute, San Diego

Charity Comedy Show and Dinner Gala: William D. Evans Boat, San Diego

Rufus Wainwright with the San Diego Symphony: Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego

San Diego Distiller's Fest: Liberty Station's Building 177, San Diego

Song of Thanksgiving: Christ Lutheran Church, San Diego

Titanic Jazz Band Concert & Dance: The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, San Diego

Trail Care: Gonzales Canyon Open Space Park, San Diego

"Wake Up, Brother Bear!": Casa Del Prado Theater, San Diego

Yoga Mornings: The New Children's Museum, San Diego

Craft Sale: Palomar Estates West, San Marcos

VENTURA COUNTY:

Jason Vieaux, Julien Labro, New West Symphony & Michael Christie: Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Harvest Fest; Film Festival; Holiday Ice Rinks: NorCal Weekend

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