Many kids are back in school in Southwest Riverside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have some fun. Here’s what’s going on around town — and in So Cal — this weekend:

Check out the bodysurfers as they compete for the World Bodysurfing Championships in Oceanside Aug. 18-19. (Credit: Wikimedia)
World Bodysurfing Championship
Oceanside, CA
Escape the valley’s heat and make a break for the sea where you can check out the bodysurfers as they compete in the World Bodysurfing Championships in Oceanside Aug. 18-19.
500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore
A blood drive and bone marrow testing event will take place between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., before the Storm’s August 18 game against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Gypsy Kings at Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Fans of the Gypsy Kings won’t want to miss this performance scheduled for 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Pechanga Resort & Casino’s Showroom Theater.
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. 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 17 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.
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.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Theater-goers are invited to immerse themselves in the magic of the “Phantom” this weekend. Presented by the Fine Arts Network Theatre Company, the show runs Aug. 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. 17. This week’s show will feature the blues guitar.
37701 Warren Road, Winchester
This is your chance to settle in for a night under the stars while listening to the blues when Third Rail Blue performs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Lake Skinner.
Jazz at the Merc Summer Series
42051 Main Street, Temecula
The popular weekly Jazz at the Merc series welcomes Eric Reed Trio with Hamilton Price and Kevin Yokota this Thursday. The performance gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the Club at the Merc at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
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.








