What’s on for Weekend: Music, Museums and ‘Of Mice and Men’

For some Southwest Riverside residents, this weekend will be an extended one. Check out some of the fun things going on around town:

Maritime Museum in San Diego (SanDiegoFun.org)

San Diego Museums

Locations throughout San Diego

February is the best time to visit 40 San Diego museums for half the price. Museum Month Passes can be picked up at any of Macy’s fourteen locations in the San Diego Area, Temecula and Imperial Valley.

Farmer’s Market

31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula

The Temecula Murrieta Rescue Mission is hosting a farmer’s market with plans to run the event indefinitely from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and Sundays at Rancho Community Church. Bags full of fresh produce will cost as little as $5. Proceeds benefit local families in need.

To Infinity and Beyond

42081 Main Street, Temecula

Hey, space cadets. Don’t miss your chance to learn all about the universe with a just-for-kids program that is out of this world. The fun blasts off at 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Temecula Children’s Museum.

Oak Mountain Winery

36522 Via Verde, Temecula

Put on your dancing shoes and or just sit back and enjoy live music this Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery.

California Theatre of the Performing Arts

562 W. Fourth Street, San Bernardino

The Moscow Festival Ballet will stage Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” in a one-day only performance 8 p.m. on Feb. 18. Tickets are available now.

Youth Art Show

Promenade Mall, Temecula

Presented by the Arts Council of Temecula Valley, artwork from Temecula and Murrieta students of all different mediums and styles will be on display through February at the Promenade Temecula. Stroll the mall and take in all the beautiful images presented by area youth.

“Of Mice and Men”

42051 Main Street, Temecula

John Steinbeck’s classic novel will come to life when the Temecula Valley Players stages “Of Mice and Men” debuting at  7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The play runs Feb. 16-19, 23-26.

Music at the Merc

42051 Main Street, Temecula

Music is always happening at The Merc in Old Town Temecula. Friday’s feature good old fashioned rock ‘n roll and Saturday’s go country at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Then, it’s Classics at The Merc at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $11.

Let SWRNN know about your future events at events@swrnn.com.

Kerri S. Mabee can be reached at kerri.mabee@swrnn.com. Follow me on Twitter @kerrimabee.