Cardboard City; Chili Cook-Off; Teddy Bear Picnic: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, July 10 to Sunday, July 11.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure: Crestwood Hills Park, Los Angeles

Armenian Cooking Demonstration with Chef Krissy Jingozian: Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles

Bubbies Celebrates National Ice Cream Month: Bubbies, Venice Beach, Venice

"Cardboard City" Art Pop-Up: 1231 Third St. Promenade, Santa Monica

Comedy Show with Jeff Hodge: Laff Lounge, Hollywood

Delicious Little Tokyo: Little Tokyo Historic District, Downtown Los Angeles

"LEFT/RIGHT/HERE: An Outdoor Art Experience": 18th Street Arts Center, Santa Monica

Live from Noah's Ark: Virtual Story Time: Virtual via Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles

"Now. Here. This. (Flexible Version)": Virtual via Morgan–Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum's Summer Season: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, Topanga

ORANGE COUNTY:

Authors Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller: Virtual via Book Carnival, Orange

Baby Steps: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

Concerts on the Green: Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach

Cul-De-Sac Garage Sale: Siruela, Mission Viejo

Festival of Arts Junior Artists Celebration: Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach

Summer Concert Series: Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita

Teddy Bear Picnic: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

Tennis Lessons: Ridgecrest Park, Aliso Viejo

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

City of Wildomar's 13th Birthday Celebration: Marna O'Brien Park, Wildomar

"Spotlight On Photography": Banning Art Gallery, Banning

Summer Fun at Somerset Winery: Somerset Winery, Temecula

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Big Bear Chili Cook-Off: Bartlett Event Center, Big Bear Lake

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series: Little Italy, San Diego

Book Signing: "Miles Minor Kellogg and the Encinitas Boathouses": 1883 Schoolhouse, Encinitas

Live Music: Casual Yak with Blue Indigo: Music Box, San Diego

Live Music: Patrick Howard Trampus Band: Ebullition Brew Works LLC, Vista

SDCCU "Stuff The Bus" Fundraiser: Online or at Ralphs & Food 4 Less Grocery Stores, San Diego County

Summer Movies in the Park: "Frozen II": Poway Community Park, Poway

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Canine Fun Run; Mozart Fest; Sand Castle Contest: NorCal Weekend

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