
There are plenty of things to do for Dad this Father's Day throughout Southwest Riverside. (Credit: photobucket.com)
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
Throughout Southwest Riverside
Riverside County is full of fun things to keep Dad busy this Father’s Day which falls on Sunday, June 17. From fishing to Indy style go-cart racing, Dad is sure to find special things to do. Click on this link for Eight great things to do this Father’s Day.
Jazz at the Merc Summer Series
42051 Main Street, Temecula
The popular weekly Jazz at the Merc series welcomes Peter Smith (piano) with Jim DeJulio (bass), and Peter Buck (drums) this Thursday. The performance gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on June 14 at the Club at the Merc at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
42031 Main Street Temecula
Local artist Jami Tobey is set to unveil a new group of paintings at her artist reception being held from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 15 at Lorimar Winery’s new tasting room in Temecula’s wine country.
42081 Main Street, Temecula
Doodle bugs, stink bugs, bugs in a rug — kids at Pennypickles’ Workshop will get to pretend to be their favorite creepy creature. The fun runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 15 at Temecula Children’s Museum.
Champagne Jazz at Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula
Get ready for cool nights and hot jazz at Thornton Winery’s celebrated Summer Champagne Jazz series. This weekend, jazz aficionados are treated to Summer Jam featuring Gerald Albright and Norman Brown beginning at 4 p.m. on June 17. General admission is $65. Gourmet supper packages are available for $130.
Temecula Summer Concert Series
30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula
Music is filling up the warm summer nights at the Temecula Recreation Center Amphitheater. Don’t miss the Stone Soul performance from 7 to 8 p.m. on June 14.
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Singing sensation Gary V will serve up incredible sounds with two concerts planned for 8 p.m. on June 14-15 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Visit www.pechanga.com for tickets.
29381 Village Parkway, Lake Elsinore
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? Escape – A Tribute to Journey at The Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore from 6 to 10 p.m on June 15. Tickets are $20 or $25 at the door.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Residents and theater-goers are invited to catch “Oliver” on the Temecula stage. The show runs from June 14-July 1 at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. For tickets, visit www.temeculatheater.org.
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.
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Kerri S. Mabee can be reached at kerri.mabee@swrnn.com. Follow me on Twitter @kerrimabee.








