Jurassic Quest; Irvine Park Railroad Anniversary: 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, Feb. 27 to Sunday, Feb. 28.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Animal Adventurers Workshop: Virtual

Aquarium of the Pacific's African-American Festival: Virtual

"Art of Storytelling" with Author Kevin Noble Maillard: Virtual

Autry Museum American West's Art Exhibit and Sale: Virtual

"Coming to America" at SFC Drive-In: Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica

"Finding Nemo" at SFC-Drive In: Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica

Free Online College Admissions and Financial Aid Workshop: Virtual

Gallery Exhibit On Climate Change: Virtual

"Guardians of the Galaxy" at SFC Drive-In: King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

Historic Belmar Park Virtual Grand Opening Celebration and Site Dedication: Virtual

JCS Theater Company Presents "Adjust the Procedure": Virtual

"Jurassic Quest" Dinosaur Drive-Thru 2021: Fairplex, Pomona

Meet the 2020 Rolling Robots Graduates: Virtual

Mindful Speed Reading for Students: Virtual

Rumble's Outdoor Rooftop Boxing-Inspired Fitness Classes: Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Place Commemorates Year of the Ox: Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica

"Sister Act 2: Back In the Habit" at Drive-In: Cinespia at The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles

Torrance Antique Street Faire: Torrance

Towne Street Theatre Presents "In Response: Surviving 2020": Virtual

ORANGE COUNTY:

Beach Cleanup: Ocean Institute, Dana Point

Bluegrass-Ish Brunch: Hangar 24 Orange County, Irvine

Estate Sale: San Juan Capistrano

Irvine Park Railroad's 25th Anniversary: Irvine Park Railroad, Orange

Tide Pool Hike: Ocean Institute, Dana Point

Tomatomania: "What?! Dwarf Tomatoes? with Scott Daigre: Virtual

Virtual Exhibition: Christine Nguyen, Installation Artist: Virtual

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Brown Skin Girl Sip and Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley, or Virtual

Full Moon Hike: La Quinta Trails Parking Lot, La Quinta

Highly Favored Sip and Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley, or Virtual

St. Patrick's Day Giveaway: Virtual

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Birch Aquarium Reopens to the Public: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla

Online Roast of "Labyrinth": Virtual

Scripps 2021 Pulmonary Hypertension CME Conference: Virtual

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Chinese New Year Run; Virtual Film Festival: NorCal Weekend

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