Skirball 'Ai Weiwei' Art; Belly-Dance Hush Hike: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California for the weekend — 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, June 12 to Sunday, June, 13.

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.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Stradella Garden Dialogues: Bel Air

Sofitel Los Angeles' World Blood Donor Day Blood Drive, Beverly Hills

Spring Iris Sale at Farmers Market, Encino

Aquarium Of Pacific Blue Whale Gala Fundraiser - Virtual: Long Beach

Butterfly Pavilion: Natural History Museum, Los Angeles

'Ai Weiwei: Trace' Exhibit: Skirball, Los Angeles.

Hushhh...Silent Belly Dancing, Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, Los Angeles

NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival - InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema: Los Angeles

Los Angeles Towne Street Theatre "In Response Part III" - Livestream

Bold Ink Awards: LA - Online

Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs, Malibu

Free Live Jazz & Blues on the Sax Piano & Flute, Northridge

Palos Verdes Democrats - June Meeting, Virtual

Highway 2 Motorcycle Track Day on Horse Thief Mile: Willow Springs International Raceway: Rosamond/Kern

Summer Swing Nights: Drive-in Edition Concert & Museum Fundraiser, Torrance

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy's Symposium on Health and Life Wisdom: Virtual - Walnut

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ORANGE COUNTY:

Painting in the Gardens with Jeff Sewell: Roger's Gardens, Corona del Mar

Barks of Love Animal Rescue and TRADE Event: Irvine

Grand Opening Party at The Row on Harbor: La Habra

Book Carnival presents Author TANYA KATNIC: Orange

Horrible Imaginings' 24 Hour Virtual Fundraiser Extravaganza: Santa Ana

Innovative Place-based Education in OC - Open House: Tustin

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

2nd Saturday Cultural Event: Temecula Valley Museum, Zoom

Murrieta Police K-9 Trial Competition to Benefit Paws 4Law, Murrieta

Dorland Mountain Arts Colony Exhibit: Temecula

Young Artist Workshops, Banning

JAAF Kickoff Party, Beaumont

Sportsman's Warehouse Hiring Event: Temecula

Karaoke Old Town Temecula, Texas Lil's: Temecula

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

San Bernardino County Fair 2021: Victorville

Community Action Fair! $100 Cash for Utilities, San Bernardino

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

San Diego County Fair 2021: Del Mar

2nd Saturday ArtWalk with Pop up Artists on Grand, Escondido

Palomar Gem and Mineral Annual Gem Show, Escondido

July 4th Parade Pancake-Breakfast Fundraiser: Julian

The Dinner Detective Interactive Mystery Show: San Diego

Live Music In-Person Ska and Reggae w Beta 7 & Black Pearl, Vista

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VENTURA COUNTY:

Pioneer Jamboree, Thousand Oaks

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Heading to Northern California? Then see: Vinyl Swap; Garden Solstice; 'Art, Sip & Stroll': NorCal Weekend

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