Hot enough for you out there, Southwest Riverside? Well, here are some of the coolest things happening from Southwest Riverside to So Cal this weekend:

The 75th season of horse racing at the Del Mar Racetrack runs through Sept. 5. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar
Feeling lucky? Don’t miss the pageantry of the races at Del Mar. The 75th season of horse racing at the Del Mar Racetrack runs through Sept. 5 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Jered Weaver at Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Calling all baseball fans! Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver will mix, mingle and sign autographs from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Silk at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula
What better way to watch a play than under the stars in Temecula wine country? William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9-12 17,-19, 24-25 at Callaway Vineyards and Winery. To learn more, visit shakespeareinthevines.org.
Old Town Temecula
Old Town Temecula is set to get the blues with some cool concerts on Friday, August 10 as part of the popular Hot Summer Nights series. For Hot Summer Nights information and a current lineup see www.temeculacalifornia.com or call (951) 694-6480. All concerts are free.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Theater-goers are invited to immerse themselves in the magic of the “Phantom” when it premieres this week. Presented by the Fine Arts Network Theatre Company, the show runs Aug. 9-12, 16-19 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego
San Diego’s Balboa Park is home to the prestigious Old Globe where theater’s most famous, beloved plays delight audiences. “Inherit the Wind” and the Globe’s annual Shakespeare Festival is underway.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Edutainment invites musicians and fans to participate in a 30-minute workshop followed by an Q & A and jam session/performance by the featured artist or group from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 10. This week’s show will feature “Blues with Rocky Zharp and Jimmy King.”
37701 Warren Road, Winchester
Escape the heat and bring the family out for a night of stargazing on Aug. 11 at Lake Skinner. With the upcoming meteor shower, be prepared to wish upon a star.
38000 Highway 79 South, Temecula
Hip Trigger plans to rock the house beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Vail Lake Resort Village.
Jazz at the Merc Summer Series
42051 Main Street, Temecula
The popular weekly Jazz at the Merc series welcomes Kathy Kosins (vocals) with Josh Nelson (piano) this Thursday. The performance gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 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. The Ranch Rockers performance runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 9.
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 ImproVacations 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.








