Go Hear Ziggy, Solve a Mystery or Shop Vintage

It's a big weekend in Ramona. There's a , a mystery dinner and a parking lot sale.

If you’re ready to get out of town, head over to Poway for an outdoor free concert or Rancho Bernardo for a jewelry extravaganza.

For those looking to take a day trip, the Del Mar Fairgrounds boasts Ziggy Marley this weekend, so you can get your reggae on after the races, or you can head downtown for some all-day doggie fun.

Enjoy these last days of July!

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

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

• When/where: , 1130 D St., Ramona, 7 a.m. to noon Saturday.
• Why go: Sift through vintage pieces and antique items at this parking lot sale. Old framed prints of San Diego will be available for those historians at heart.
• Price: Free, not counting the money you spend on that antique picture frame.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: , 14134 Midland Rd, 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.

• When/where: North San Diego Farmers Market, Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, 12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Browse local vendors’ handmade jewelry and buy a piece or two for yourself or as a gift.
• Price: Free admission

• 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 five 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. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Adopt a pet or bring your own downtown for some doggie information, entertainment and food.
• Price: Free.