Featured here are a variety of (mostly) free or low-cost events, classes, and other activities of general interest in North San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County (HomeLife Housekeeping’s Service Area). Let us know of any activities or events you would like to see posted here by leaving a comment with as much information as possible.

 

 

April, 2012

 

Sunday, April 1, 2 p.m. Fallbrook Library. Joe Rathburn will bring us music reminiscent of the 60′s and 70′s. His positive music speaks to the hearts of his listeners. Free Event in the Community Room.

 

Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m. Temecula. Special Easter weekend concert at Old Town Community Theater. Vaughn Williams’ The Lark Ascending brought by the Golden Valley Music Society and conducted by Jisun Yang. Next on the program is the uplifting and energetic Magnificat by John Rutter, performed by the Temecula Valley Master Chorale under the direction of John Byun. Tickets: $30; $25 Senior; $12.50 Students over 12; $2.50 Children 12 and under.

 

Thursday – Saturday, April 12-14 & April 19-21, 7:30 and Sunday, April 15 & 22, 2 p.m.  Temecula Valley Players present Blithe Spirit at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. This comedy will have you laughing long after you leave the performance.
TICKETS:
$28 Orchestra
$23 Parterre/Balcony

Thursday nights, Saturday/Sunday matinees:
$25 Orchestra
$20 Parterre/Balcony
$10 for Seniors/Students/Military (Thursday evening performances only.)

FRIDAY NIGHTS: $15 ALL SEATS

 

Sunday, April 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 26th Annual Avocado Festival comes to downtown Fallbrook. Contests, music, food, and unlimited fun for all. Click on the link above for more information. Free admission.

 

Wednesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. California Center for the Arts Escondido presents Richard Smith and Julie Adams in the Center Theater. Richard, a fabulous guitarist, and his wife, Julie, an accomplished cello player will showcase a wide range of musical styles from Bluegrass and mainstream jazz to modern rock and pop to classical, and maybe even a John Philip Souza march!
Tickets:
Regular admission: $20*
Child, Student or Military discount: $10

 

Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m. Fallbrook. Mission Theatre presents The Chordettes, a ladies quartet that will charm the audience with the old favorites such as “Lollipop,” “Mr. Sandman,” and “Pink Shoelaces.” Tickets: $24

 

Friday, April 27, 7-10 p.m. Fallbrook Food Pantry is partnering with Fallbrook High School to bring a live benefit concert to the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts. “Cash’d Out“, a band that memorializes the unforgettable music of Johnny Cash. The Food Pantry will also conduct a silent auction. Tickets: $15-$20.

 

Saturday, April 28, 2-6 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fallbrook Garden Club will hold their annual Flower Show and Plant Sale at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln. Admission is free.

 

Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fallbrook. Grab your children, your grandchildren, your neighbor’s children and head to Live Oak Park for Arts in the Park. This very popular event is made possible by the generosity of many local artists for the children of Fallbrook and Bonsall. Fallbrook Union Elementary School District co-sponsors the event. There will be opportunities for participation in many forms of art, including music, drama, dance, arts, and crafts. Admission is free. For more information, contact Pat Dales 760-731-5420.

 

May, 2012

 

Wednesday, May 2, 4 & 7 p.m. Escondido. California Center for The Arts, Escondido presents a little bit of Mexico in the art of dance, led by Jose Jaimes. Center Theater. Free event.

 

Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m. Temecula. Fun for the whole family. Old Town Temecula Community Theater presents a delightful evening of ballet, beautiful costumes and talented young dancers in Academy of Ballet Art’s production of Coppelia. A lighthearted story about a girl, a boy, a doll, a  magician, and a case of mistaken identity. Click here for ticket information.

Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m. Temecula. Fun for the whole family. Old Town Temecula Community Theater presents a delightful evening of ballet, beautiful costumes and talented young dancers in Academy of Ballet Art’s production of Coppelia. A lighthearted story about a girl, a boy, a doll, a  magician, and a case of mistaken identity. Click here for ticket information.

 

Thursday, May 3, 7:30 Temecula. Jazz at the Merc featuring Debbie Voltura. Every week a different jazz group performs on Thursday at 7:30.

Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. Temecula. Ticket to Ride: A Tribute to The Beatles at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

 

Saturday, May 5, 7 & 9 p.m. Temecula. Country at The Merc. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, a different treat each time.

 

Sunday, May 6, 2-3  p.m. Fallbrook Library is hosting a musical concert by widely acclaimed musician, Ceci Porter. Free event.

 

Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m. Escondido. California Center for The Arts, Escondido if offering a concert by the Civic Youth Orchestra in the Center Theater. Advanced students from around the county will be showcased in this concert. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at (800) 988-4253. Adults $20, Child/Student/Military $10

 

Sunday, May 6, 3 p.m. Temecula. Classics at the Merc. Violin and piano. Most Sunday afternoons, classical music of various types.

 

Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. Temecula. Southwest Women’s Chorus Annual Spring Concert, Sugar and Spice. Ticket information available by clicking the previous link.

 

Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on each day. Escondido. Carlsbad Dance Centre’s dance recital for all to enjoy in the Concert Hall of California Center for The Arts, Escondido. Tickets: $20

 

Sunday, May 27, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fallbrook. The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club will hold its 47th annual Vintage Car Show at Potter Jr. High. Very popular event. Free admission.

 

June, 2012

 

Saturday, June 23, 2 p.m. Fallbrook Chorale will present its summer concert at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Ln. Save the date. More information to come.

 

More to come…