
The 4th Annual Pechanga Microbrew Festival & Chili Cook-Off will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 14 in the Grand Ballroom. (Photo by Melissa Jewel)
Take heart, Southwest Riverside. The weekend is just around the corner.
Here are a few a ideas for some rest and relaxation:
Pechanga’s 4th Annual Microbrew and Chili Cook-off
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
The 4th Annual Pechanga Microbrew Festival & Chili Cook-Off will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 14 in the Grand Ballroom. More than 30 breweries from across the nation are expected to once again offer up 2 oz. pours of their domestic, premium, and imported beers.
37701 Warren Road, Winchester
Fans of The Beatles won’t want to miss the tribute band Sergeant Pepper as part of a free summer concert series event held from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 14 at Lake Skinner.
500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore
Be sure to catch the Lake Elsinore Storm before the team heads out on the road. The Storm takes on the High Desert Mavericks at 7:05 p.m. on July 14 at The Diamond.
33475 La Serena Way, Temecula
Europa Village Winery is slated to host a fundraising event to benefit Camp Del Corazon from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on July 13. The evening promises to be filled with live music and wine in an effort to raise money for the non-profit organization that helps kids afflicted with heart disease.
Murrieta Summer Concerts in the Park
Town Square Park, Murrieta
It’s that time of year when the city of Murrieta heats up the night with its annual Summer in the Park Concert Series. This weekend’s concert is Soul Jazz of Fortune, featuring smooth jazz and R&B from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 14.
Jazz at the Merc Summer Series
42051 Main Street, Temecula
The popular weekly Jazz at the Merc series welcomes Keith Droste (piano) with David Enos (bass) this Thursday. The performance gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on July 12 at the Club at the Merc at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
Temecula Summer Concert Series
30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula
Music is lifting on the cool breezes at the Temecula Recreation Center Amphitheater. Don’t miss the Simon, Mitchell & Joel performance from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 12.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Be sure to catch the childhood classic “Wizard of Oz” when it hits the Temecula stage. The show runs from July 10-15 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.
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.








