The weekend is calling you, Southwest Riverside! Here’s a look at what’s coming up:

Cheap Trick announced it will perform at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. (Courtesy photo)
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
“I want you, to want me!” Cheap Trick, the black and white checkered, wild and crazy guitar-riffing 80s favorite will perform at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
29714 Haun Road, Menifee
Menifee will flip the switch as part of its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony planned from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Menifee City Hall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there. Residents are invited to bring non-perishable food items to help stock the Menifee Community Cupboard.
562 W. Fourth St. in San Bernardino
Presented by the Inland Dance Theater, this classic holiday tradition has performances planned for Dec. 7-9 at California Theatre of the Performing Arts.
Front Street in Old Town Temecula
Get ready to line up and check out the best and brightest in holiday fun at Temecula’s annual Electric Light Parade. The parade begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, but the streets will close off at 5 p.m.
“Winterfest” — Street Faire and Holiday Celebration
Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore
This annual event includes craft vendors, food, family amusements, lighting of the holiday tree and a visit from Santa. The event is planned for 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 7.
Mission Inn in Riverside
Don’t miss the 3.6 million Christmas lights saturating downtown Riverside in brilliant hues as part of the 20th annual “Festival of Lights.” Fun holiday fare will continue through New Year’s.
1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
It’s a So Cal annual tradition. Board the historic ferryboat “Berkeley” to watch the brightly decorated boats at Maritime Museum of San Diego on Dec. 9.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Presented by Temecula Valley Players, this time-honored holiday favorite is being staged through Dec. 9 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Tickets start at $20.
“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’”
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego
The whimsical tale of a mean, green creature bent on hijacking Christmas from the families of Whoville is running now through Dec. 29 at The Old Globe.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
The work of Temecula watercolorist Janice Cipriani-Willis is on exhibit now at The Merc in Temecula. The show runs through Jan. 6.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Continuing a tradition of festive chamber concerts to ring in the holidays, Temecula Presents and the California Chamber Orchestra present the annual “Candlelight Classics” performance at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 in the Club at the Merc, 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.









