Looking for something fun and interesting to do this weekend? Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
Temecula Mayor’s Beach Ball Block Party
40820 Winchester Rd # 2000, Temecula
Dunk tanks, cotton candy, kettle corn and crafts — it hardly gets any better than this. A $5 wristband gets you in on all the action. The events runs 3 to 9 p.m. June 9 at Promenade Temecula.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Get set to laugh and laugh some more at The Merc in Old Town Temecula this weekend. Featuring some of the best comedic talents in the region, this is a can’t-miss event on June 9. Visit www.temeculatheater.org to learn more.
Champagne Jazz at Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula
As the sun sets, spirits rise for Thornton Winery’s celebrated Summer Champagne Jazz series. This weekend, jazz aficionados are treated to the Euge Groove and Down to the Bone beginning at 4 p.m. on June 10. General admission is $55. Gourmet supper packages are available for $120.
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Funny guy Russell Peters will deliver the laughs at part of his 2012 World Tour. Two shows are planned — 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on June 9 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
39847 Calle Contento, Temecula
If tribute bands are what toots your horn, then check out Hey Day Productions’ upcoming summer series that brings the familiar sounds of your favorite groups to the stage. This week? Reggae in the Vines from 6 to 10 p.m. on June 8 at Longshadow Ranch Winery. Tickets only $5 online or $10 at the door.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Don’t miss the chance to watch as this home-grown group, featuring a modern twist to dance, takes the stage at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Get a jump on the weekend for this performance, scheduled for 8 p.m. on June 7. For tickets, visit www.temeculatheater.org.
33475 La Serena Way, Temecula
Shakespeare in the Vines will return in June to Temecula wine country for its eagerly-awaited seventh season. “The Complete History of America (abridged)” will run May 31 (preview), June 8- 9 at 7:30 p.m., and June 3 and 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Europa Village Winery.
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.









