The weekend is on its way, Southwest Riverside. Here are a few fun things happening around town:
Nearly 800 bicyclists came from around the country to compete in the three-day Tour de Murrieta event in 2012. (File: Kerri S. Mabee/SWRNN)
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Art/prog rock pioneers Yes are touring once again, bringing their signature songs and unique sound to Temecula. The group will perform at 8 p.m. on March 8 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
Downtown Murrieta
The 8th Annual Tour de Murrieta — recently recognized as one of Southern California’s fastest growing three-day cycling events — will be held March 8-10 and will feature some of the most competitive race teams in California and three “stages” of riding.
Wine & Chocolate festivals at Pechanga
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
The festival with its two-day Chocolate Decadence fest is planned for Mar. 8-9 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
The popular weekly Jazz at the Merc series gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on March 7 at the Club at the Merc at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
The popular weekly Jazz at the Merc series gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on March 7 at the Club at the Merc at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. (Credit: waitscm/Flickr)
5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad
Spring is in bloom with the more than 50 acres of breathtaking Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers bloom. The expanse of color will amaze you. The season runs through May 12.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
A Gallery Reception for artist Don Roth is planned for March 8. The event is free and open to the public. Roth’s work will be on display through April 7.
Bellator MMA Championship Tournament
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Watch as professional So Cal fighter and Murrieta native Keith Berry (13-10-0) steps into the ring against his opponent Willie Parks (5-2-0) for the Middleweight Feature Fight at the Bellator MMA Championship Tournament March 7 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
2013 San Diego Latino Film Festival
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
Established in 1993 as a student film festival, the San Diego Latino Film Festival has become one of the larger and well-respected Latino film festivals in the country. The event kicks off on March 7 and runs through March 17.
Old Town Temecula
Rod Run Temecula is planned for March 8-9, 2013 in Old Town Temecula. (Courtesy photo)
Get ready to rumble, Temecula. The Rod Run will soon be back in high gear with some new tricks up its sleeve for 2013. Nearly 700 participants are expected for the event planned for March 8-9.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Residents are invited to take a step over the rainbow and into a world of pure fantasy when “The Wizard of Oz” hits the stage in Temecula. The show runs through March 10 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
Yes will perform at 8 p.m. on March 8 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.(Facebook: Yes the Band)
Visitor center located at west end of Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs
Come and see the results of the winter rains as the wildflowers begin to pop and bloom at Anza-Borrego. The prime viewing season runs through Apr. 30.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Music is always happening at The Merc in Old Town Temecula. Classics at The Merc perform at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $11.
Let SWRNN know about your future events at events@swrnn.com.
Kerri S. Mabee is managing editor of Southwest Riverside News Network. She can be reached at kerri.mabee@swrnn.com.
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