Garden Tour; Arts Fair; Estate Sale; Book Giveaway: 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, May 1 to Sunday, May 2.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of face covering and social distancing guidelines. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Barnsdall Virtual Arts Fair: Virtual via Barnsdall Art Center

"Coco": Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

Dinner with Chef Maiki Le: Virtual via The Academy Project and Happi Foodi

"E.T.": Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

Galerie Xii LA Presents Mona Kuhn: "Works Exhibition, A Retrospect": Bergamot Arts Center, Santa Monica

Soundwalk: An Auditory Safari: Merry Go Round Lot Two, Los Angeles

Spring Break: Destination Education: Virtual via City Year Los Angeles

The Shift Wellness Rally Los Angeles: Virtual via NAMI Westside LA

Virtual Bingo: Virtual via Jade Love Kids Foundation

Writing Class for Adults: Virtual via Unleash the Writer Within

ORANGE COUNTY:

Author Richard O'Rawe: Virtual via Book Carnival

Drive In with Black Market Reverie: City Lot 10, Laguna Beach

E-Waste Recycling Event: The Rock at Mount of Olives Church, Mission Viejo

Food and Culture: An Italian Perspective: Virtual via Musco Center for the Arts

Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Laguna Beach Gate & Garden Tour: Laguna Beach County Water District, Laguna Beach

Pedego Electric Bikes Grand Opening: Pedego, Irvine

Star Wars Weekend: May the Fourth Be With You: Pretend City, Irvine

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Booyah Wings Grand Opening: Booyah Wings, Winchester

First Sunday Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley, or Virtual

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

May Flowers Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley, or Virtual

Mesa Plaza Festival: Mesa Plaza Murrieta Shopping Center, Murrieta

Shallow Water Lifeguard Training an Certification Course: Banning Repplier Park Aquatic Center, Banning

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

"14": Virtual via MiraCosta College Theatre

Estate Sale: Keys Creek Lavender Farm, Valley Center

Flower Fields: Flower Fields, Carlsbad

Maker's Market: St. Michael's by-the Sea Episcopal Church, Carlsbad

Photo Fundraiser: Virtual via San Diego Humane Society

Ramona Valley Gnome Trail Scavenger Hunt: Wineries in Escondido and Ramona

Seedling Soirée: Virtual via Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

Spring Hike/Walk for Holiday Magic: Coffee 'N' Talk, San Diego

Step Up Your Sustainability Webinar: Virtual via I Love A Clean San Diego

The UPS Store's 50,000 Book Giveaway for Toys for Tots Literacy Program: Parking lots of St. James Lutheran Church, The Jacobs Center and Lexington Elementary School

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Makers Market; Pop-Up Art; Immersive Van Gogh: NorCal Weekend

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