Weekend Forecast: Cloudy with a Chance of Fun

Weather reports call for a cloudy weekend here in San Diego. Take advantage of the cool weather we’ll have and get out! Besides, there are only two more weekends left until the unofficial end of summer—so milk them for all you can.

This weekend, Aug. 19-21, Lemon Grove and surrounding cities have some great activities and entertainment available for all ages. Families can take a night walk and learn about the habits of some creatures of the dark, young adults can rock out at a local night club that has live music and adults can dance or play along to some ethnic music. This weekend, the city of Lemon Grove is hosting another e-waste event, too.

Head over to Santee and bob your head to some heavy metal music or take the family to the lakes for Toy Story 3. El Cajon has a couple of concerts to attend, also. If you’re up for an adventure, travel to the Del Mar Fairgrounds for some food-truck fun and a concert by Devo, where you’ll sing some ironic lyrics after the horse races.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 3338 Main St., Lemon Grove, 7-10 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Dance and play along with others to the music of Veracruz. Don’t be shy—experienced and novice jaraneros are welcome to play.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, 6:45 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Walk around the park at night with a guided tour and see the happenings of animals and creatures in the dark.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 3200 Main St., Lemon Grove, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Get rid of your electronic waste (old TVs, computer monitors, stereos, etc.) the safe way.
• Price: Free (microwave ovens are $10 to recycle).

• When/where:  , 7662 Broadway, Lemon Grove, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
• Why go: Sing along and rock out to Zone 4 on Friday and TNT on Saturday.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: Prescott Promenade, the intersection of West Main Street and North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, 6-8 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Spread out on the green and listen to Novamenco, whose music combines gypsy fusion and flamenco.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: @Spacebar Internet Café, 7454 University Ave., La Mesa, 8 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Watch stand-up comedians, including Gina Manning and Kathleen Finney.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, 8 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Take your family, picnic blanket, folding chairs and snacks (and tissues!) to the park for a showing of Toy Story 3
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 8528 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
• Why go: Rock out to some heavy metal music (like AC/DC, Poison and Motley Crue) by a tribute band.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, noon-6 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Choose from more than 45 gourmet food trucks to try out—there’s everything imaginable, from kebabs to grilled cheese, crepes to burgers.
• Price: $6 to enter the fairgrounds. It’s up to you how much you’ll spend on gourmet truck food!

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, after the race on Friday.
• Why go: See Devo in action and in concert at the fairgrounds after the race.
• Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission; otherwise the cost is $20.