What’s on for the Weekend: Phantoms, angels and villainous kings

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)

Del Mar Races

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.

Shakespeare in the Vines

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.

Hot Summer Nights

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.

“Phantom”

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.

The Old Globe

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.

Edutainment at The Merc

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.”

Lake Skinner

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.

Vail Lake Resort

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.

Music at the Merc

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.

 

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