What’s on for the Weekend: Pennypickles, Brian Setzer and The Grinch

Hear that? No, it’s not jingle bells ringing — it’s your weekend calling you! Here are a few things happening around town:

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Pennypickle’s Polar Express

42081 Main St., Temecula

All aboard! Kids are invited to hop on the Polar Express for a magical experience this holiday at the Temecula Children’s Museum. The trip is planned from 6-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 21-22. You must pre-register at www.pennypickles.org.

Storm Holiday Party

500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore

A festive gourmet dinner and Dynamite Comedy, featuring Quinn Dahle are planned starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20 at the Diamond Club at the Storm Stadium. Cost is $35 per person. Call 951-245-4487 for reservations.

Ice skating at Temecula Town Square

Old Town Temecula

On Friday, Dec. 21, Temecula is having a ball, cruising the ice in Old Town. A showing of “Miracle on 34th Street” will warm hearts beginning at 7 p.m. Santa will be skating the beginning of 4 p.m. session. The movie event is a free event. To skate with Santa is the regular skating admission, plus skate rentals. To make a group reservation please 951-297-9ICE (297-9423).

Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza

562 W. Fourth St. in San Bernardino

The Brian Setzer Orchestra is going to celebrate the holidays in true rock ‘n roll fashion. The fun kicks off at 8 p.m. on Dec. 21 at California Theatre of the Performing Arts.

Festival of Lights

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.

Steve Blanchard as The Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The 15th annual production of the holiday musical runs Nov. 17 – Dec. 29, 2012 at The Old Globe. (Photo by Henry DiRocco)

“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.

Gallery at The Merc

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.

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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