Get Out: Night-Fishing, Band-Battling and Lots of Doggie Fun

After last weekend’s busy schedule of superheroes, science fiction and sandcastles, this final weekend in July is a bit more lax. That’s not to say there isn’t stuff to do—we’ve got plenty of events in town and beyond that will satisfy the down-to-earth and the go-getters.

From July 29-31, Poway has some local community events for animal and music lovers. Catch a fish or read to a dog, or simply enjoy music from local talent. If you’re ready to get out of the city, head over to Ramona for a mystery dinner or downtown for some all-day doggie fun.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds boasts a Marley this weekend, so you can get your reggae on after the races. And La Jolla has a film festival that’s for the fashionable only. Enjoy these last days of July!

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 14644 Lake Poway Rd., Poway, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
• Why go: Catch a dinner of catfish over at Lake Poway. Make it a late night with the boys and see who can catch the biggest fish.
• Price: $3-$6.

• When/where: , 13137 Poway Rd., Poway, 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Take your child to practice their reading skills. They’ll get to read to a therapy dog to help calm their nerves.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 13137 Poway Rd., Poway, 1 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Watch local teens duke it out on stage for a spot in the finale on Aug. 27.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 14134 Midland Rd, # A, Poway, 7 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Listen to a blend of swing and jazz by the trio Dave Dekker and Swing West Band in the summer evening air.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: Ramona Branch Library, 1275 Main St., Ramona, 6-10 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Dress up as your favorite mystery character or author and wine and dine for the Intermountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.
• Price: $50-$55.

• When/where: , 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Watch fashion and cinema collide at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.
• Price: $50-$75.

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday.
• Why go: Watch the horse races then stick around for a reggae concert by Ziggy Marley. A beer fest will take place, too, where you can receive 5 beer samplings.
• Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission; otherwise the cost is $20. Beer tasting is $15.

• When/where: Hilton San Diego Bay Front Park, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Adopt a pet or bring your own downtown for some doggie information, entertainment and food.
• Price: Free.