The weekend is just around the corner. And for those of you looking to capitalize on the Spring Break vacations, here are a few things happening around town:
Smokin’ Joe Kubek featuring Bnois King
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Blues fans won’t want to miss the down-home, jazzed up performance of Smokin’ Joe Kubek. The concert kicks off at 8 p.m. on March 30 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
216 E. Florida Ave. in Hemet
On March 31, a black tie affair titled “The Show Must Go On: A Magical Evening of Film, Music and Dance” will unveil restoration plans for the historic Hemet Theater and illustrate the ways local residents can get involved in the community-driven project.
Promenade Temecula
In case you haven’t heard — the circus is coming town! And who doesn’t love all the sights and sounds of such a grand event. The fun runs March 29 through April 9.
Various wineries in Temecula
Wine and song are flowing as spring in Temecula wine country gets going. From Keyways to Wilson Creek, there will be live music and a delicious glass of wine waiting for you every weekend.
Shake, Rattle & Roll: A 50′s – 60′s Celebration
42051 Main Street, Temecula
It’s going to be a hopping, bopping kind of night when the music of the 50′s and 60′s comes alive at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The fun gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on March 31.
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Here is your chance to see what “Beethoven’s Last Night 2012″ is all about. The rocked out version of the classical master gets underway at 8 p.m. on March 30 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tickets are still available.
500 Diamond Drive in Lake Elsinore
The boys of summer are about to make their much-anticipated return to The Diamond. Don’t miss the re-scheduled Sip n’ Swing event on Wednesday, March 28. And be sure to get your seats for the Padres vs. Royals game on April 4 and Opening Day on April 5.
Free events at Pala Casino Spa & Resort
11154 Highway 76, Pala
Pala Casino Spa & Resort is hosting its free Events Series in February featuring live dance parties with Siren’s Crush and Pop Vinyl on Fridays and Tribute Concerts on Saturday nights in the Infinity Showroom.
42081 Main Street, Temecula
Children are invited to explore all the magical wonder of science from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 30 at Temecula Children’s Museum.
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.









