
Santa is set to arrive Temecula-style – in a hot air balloon. Entertainment kicks off at 5:45 p.m. and the big guy will make his much-anticipated appearance at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6. (Courtesy of Promenade Temecula)
It’s Wednesday, so that means a little rest and relaxation is within sight.
Take a look at what’s on for the weekend in So Cal:
Santa Claus at Promenade Temecula
40820 Winchester Road, Temecula
Forget the sleigh. Santa is set to arrive Temecula-style – in a hot air balloon, of course! Entertainment kicks off at 5:45 p.m. and the big guy will make his much-anticipated appearance at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6.
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Multi-platinum rock artist Counting Crows, best known for hit songs “Mr. Jones,” “Round Here,” and “Accidentally In Love,” are set to park the tour bus here in Temecula. The band’s fall tour of theater-size venues will include an 8 p.m. performance Nov. 17 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
National award-winning youth director Jillian Stones and choreographer Sean Thomas Kiralla have teamed up with a cast of 27 kids ranging in age from 5 to 17 to bring this popular tale to life. Performances are planned for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16-17 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 17-18.
2012 San Diego Bay Wine & Food on the Bay
The 9th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival kicks off today and runs through Nov. 18 at Mission Bay. Join thousands of wine and food enthusiasts for a celebration of all things delectably gourmet.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
An opening reception for Temecula watercolorist Janice Cipriani-Willis is planned from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16 at The Merc, located at 42051 Main Street, Temecula. The show runs through Jan. 6.
39745 Avenida Acacias, #B, Murrieta
Known for his crazy, acerbic, high-energy musings delivered via a one-of-a-kind gruff, yet high-pitched scream, Bobcat will perform two shows: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 16-17 at Aces Comedy Club.
39745 Avenida Acacias, #B, Murrieta
409 COMEDY will keep it clean with a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the ACES comedy club in Murrieta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 per person. Alcohol and snacks are served at the club, and patrons must be 21 or older. Patrons also can bring in their own food.
Temeku Hills Holiday Gift Boutique
41687 Temeku Drive, Temecula
Stock up on all your holiday gifts and treasures from specialty vendors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 17. Call 951-506-3303 to learn more.
Locations throughout Southwest Riverside
Is that a nip of fall in the air? The nights are cooling down, and hot air balloons are once again dotting the crystal clear blue morning skies. Click above and check out our eight great ways to embrace autumn in Southwest Riverside.
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.








