Summer may feel like it’s slowing down with the kids about to head back to school. But, there are still tons of fun things to do around town that will spark the imagination, serve up laughs and feed the artistic soul.
935 Laguna Canyon Road ~ 949-494-3030
Take a drive out to Laguna Beach for the annual Sawdust Art Festival, where creativity is king. (Flickr: Jim Sneddon)
Take a drive out to Laguna Beach for the annual Sawdust Art Festival, where creativity is king. The festivities run from 10 a.m to 10 p.m. daily and will continue through Aug. 28.
42051 Main Street, Temecula ~ 866-OLD-TOWN
Saddle up and head on down to Old Town Temecula for a good, old-fashioned production of “Oklahoma!.” Presented by the Fine Arts Network, this musical is stirring up excitement at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The show runs through Aug. 14.
Lake Elsinore Storm at The Diamond
500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore ~ 951.245-4487
It’s baseball in your own backyard! The Lake Elsinore Storm are set to mix it up with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at 7:05 p.m. July 29-30 and the High Desert Mavericks at 5:05 p.m. July 31 at The Diamond. But, you should be warned — 80s Metal Hair will be the rockin’ style of the night on Friday. Be sure to check out all the fun promotions at www.stormbaseball.com.
Jail Courtyard in Old Town Temecula
As you stoll the antique shops in Old Town Temecula, be sure to swing by for the Summer Art Show, featuring the work and talents of many local artists. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 30. The event is free and open to the public.
Water Works with Professor Pennypickles
42081 Main Street, Temecula ~ 951-308-6376
Learn about the wacky,wonderful world of water with this creative look at dihydrogen monoxide through experimentation and discovery. The fun gets flowing 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 29 at the Temecula Children’s Museum.
30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula
Bring the kids, a comfy blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy a night out, watching family-friendly movies under the stars. “Furry Vengeance,” will take top billing this weekend. The festivitities get underway at 6 p.m. July 29 at the Community Recreation Center Ampitheater in Temecula.
300 Lost Road, Lake Elsinore
Enjoy crafts and other fun activities, along with an outdoor movie show, featuring “Tangled.” The festivities are perfect for families of every age and stage. The event gets started at 6:30 p.m. July 29 and is free and open to the public.
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula ~ Phone: 877-711-2WIN
You may have seen him in HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” or PBS’s “Comedy Tonite,” but now you can see comedian Mike Pace serve up laughs at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on July 29-30.
Shakespeare in the Vines “As You Like It”
33820 Rancho California Road, Temecula ~ 800-854-5177
Celebrating its sixth season, Shakespeare in the Vines will bring Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It” to the stage at Mount Palomar Winery. Directed by Lissa Suppler who promises a production that is “fresh, light and calorie-free,” the play runs through Aug. 13.
Charles Bibbs Exhibit at the Merc
42051 Main Street, Temecula ~ 866-OLD-TOWN
As you stroll the lively streets of Old Town Temecula this weekend, be sure to stop in at the Merc to check out the work of Riverside artist Charles Bibbs. The exhibit kicks off with an Artist Reception at 5:30 p.m. July 29 and runs through Sept. 4.
Kerri S. Mabee can be reached at ksmabee.swrnn@gmail.com with comments or questions. Follow me on Twitter at SWRNNaelife.
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