BOOMERS! miniature golf, rock wall, bumper boats and more, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.- 11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, 67-700 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, single attractions $2-$10, passes $12.95-$22.95, 760-770-7522.
CASTLE PARK, rides closed Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday; arcade and golf: noon-9 p.m. Monday and Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; golf $7.99, children (under 48 inches) and seniors $6.99, single ride tickets 75 cents, annual passes $49.99, parking $6, 3500 Polk St., Riverside, 951-785-3000.
KNOTT'S SOAK CITY WATER PARK, 1500 Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, 760-327-0499, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, closed Monday and Tuesday; adults $26.95 (Southern California residents $21.95), seniors and ages 3-11 $14.95, parking $7.
THE LIVING DESERT, wildlife and botanical park; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (last admission 4 p.m.); 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, $11.95, seniors and military $10.50, ages 3-12 $7.50760-346-5694.
MULLIGAN FAMILY FUN CENTER, miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts and more; noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon- 11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.- 11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays; 24950 Madison Ave., Murrieta, $2-$30, 951-696-9696.
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY, first car up at 10 a.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. weekends and holidays; 1 Tramway Road, Palm Springs, $21.95, ages 3-12 $14.95, seniors $19.95.
ALPINE SLIDE, snow play and go-karts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 800 Wild Rose Lane, Big Bear Lake, snow play (unlimited day pass $22, night session $15), miniature golf (18-holes) $3 (12 and younger) $4 (adults), single Alpine slide ride $4, go-karts $3.50-$5.50, 909-866-4626.
FIESTA VILLAGE FAMILY FUN CENTER, miniature golf, race cars, amusement rides, batting cages, rock-climbing wall and arcade; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Friday-Saturday. 1405 E. Washington St., Colton, $1.75-$39.95, 909-824-1111.
MOONRIDGE ANIMAL PARK, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday., 43285 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake, $5, children and seniors $4, 909-878-4200.
PHARAOH'S THEME & WATER PARK, attractions include, arcade, go-carts, carnival rides, entertainment, open at 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon - 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, parking $5, 1101 N. California St., Redlands, 909-335-7275.
DISNEYLAND, 8 a.m.-midnight, today through Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, $63, ages 3-9 $53, 714-781-4565.
DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., today through Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, $63, ages 3-9 $53, 714-781-4565.
KNOTT'S BERRY FARM, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today through Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, adults $39.95 (Southern California residents $31.95), seniors and ages 3-11 $14.95, 714-220-5200.
CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM, noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, closed Monday, 3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro, suggested donation $5, children and seniors $1, 310-548-7562.
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER, "Star Wars, Where Science Meets Imagination," today through April 29; $9.75, students and seniors $8.75, children 12 and younger $7.75; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 700 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, free, parking $6, 323-724-3623.
LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, $10, seniors $7, ages 2-12 $5, parking free, 323-644-4200.
THE QUEEN MARY, historical exhibits, special-effects show and more; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, general admission passport: $22.95, seniors and military $19.95, ages 5-11 $11.95, parking $10, 562-435-3511.
SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN, 10:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday , 10:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, $59.99, children under 48 inches $29.99, parking $15, 661-255-4111.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. today through Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, $59, children under 48 inches $49, 818-622-3801.
LEGOLAND, more than 50 hands-on interactive rides, shows and attractions; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, $57, ages 3-12 and 60 and older $44, parking $10, 760-918-5346.
REUBEN H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER, exhibit galleries, planetarium shows, simulator rides and IMAX dome; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, adults $7-$15.75, ages 3-12 $6.25-$13.75, seniors 65 and older $6.25-$13.75, 619-238-1233.
THE GARDENS ON EL PASEO, "Wine & Music Reception and Concert" features Turning Point benefiting Angel View Crippled Children's Foundation, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, El Paseo and San Pablo, one block south of Highway 111, Palm Desert, $10 donation, 760-862-1990.
LAKE ELSINORE OUTLETS, "Saturday Concerts" presents Heritage of the Andes, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, south end of shopping center in front of Liz Claiborne, 17600 Collier Ave., Lake Elsinore, 951-245-0087.
THE RIVER AT RANCHO MIRAGE, Satori Guitar and Celtic Harp, 6-9 p.m. today; Don Teschner, noon-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. April 20, in the Express Dining area; JD Priest, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, in the Amphitheater, Highway 111, Rancho Las Palmas and Bob Hope drives, Rancho Mirage, 760-369-9972.
RIVERSIDE PLAZA, Hector & Andrew, today; Viento Libre, sounds of the Andes, today-Saturday; Brass Works and David Correa & Cascada, April 20, 3545 Central Ave., Riverside, shows 7-9 p.m., 951-683-1066.
RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, $25, children 5-11 $15, children under 5 free with parent, 626-969-4750.
CRAFT AND ANTIQUES FAIR: RAINBOW OAKS COUNTRY SQUARE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, six miles south of Temecula, off I-15 at Rainbow Valley Boulevard to Old Highway 395, turn right, in Rainbow, 951-694-8401.
STREET FAIR AND OPEN AIR MARKET, 7 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, College of the Desert, Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, 760-568-9921.
ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, $2, children younger than 12 free, 949-723-6616.
OPEN AIR MARKET (ONTARIO), 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, 7407 Riverside Drive, 50 cents, children 12 and younger free, 909-986-0474.
OPEN AIR MARKET (INDIO), 4-10 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, Riverside County Fairgrounds (Indio Desert Expocentre), 46350 Arabia St., 50 cents, children 12 and younger free, 800-222-7467.
OUTDOOR ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. every third Sunday of the month, Long Beach Veterans Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis Street at Lakewood Boulevard and Conant Street, Long Beach, $5, children younger than 12 free, 323-655-5703.
FARMERS MARKET (LOS ANGELES), 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays, 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles, 323-933-9211.
VILLAGE FEST, arts and crafts fair and farmers market, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Palm Canyon Drive between Amado and Baristo roads, downtown Palm Springs, free, 760-320-3781.
BARNES & NOBLE, story time, 10 a.m. Mondays; ASL story time, 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. There will be an interpreter who will tell the story for the hearing audience, too; "American Girls," 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month; story time, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 3485 Tyler St., Riverside, 951-358-0899.
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT, "Discovery Tots" for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, $10; "Toddler Drop-In Program," 10-11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, members $5 per child, nonmembers $10 per child, siblings $3; museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, ages 2 and older $5, younger than 2 free, 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage, 760-321-0602.
GLEN AVON LIBRARY, story time, ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m. Mondays; story time, younger than 3 years, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; bedtime stories, 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday; "Curious Cats Club," ages 7 and older, every other Wednesday, 9244 Galena St., Riverside, 951-685-8121.
JURUPA MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTER, "Rock Collecting at the Dinosaurs," 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, $6; "Kids Fossil Shack," 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, $7.50, children 2 years and younger free; Earth Science Museum, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 7621 Granite Hill Drive, Riverside, 951-685-5818.
KIDZONE MUSEUM, an interactive children's museum offering more than 20 hands-on exhibits, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, $5, seniors $4, 123 S. Carmalita St., Hemet, 951-765-1223.
LAKE ELSINORE OUTLETS, "Springtime Fun," 10:30-11:30 a.m. today; "Earth Day," 10:30-11:30 a.m. April 20, 17600 Collier Ave., Lake Elsinore, free, 951-245-0087.
THE LIVING DESERT, presentations and exhibits featuring up-close encounters with desert animals and plants, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily, $11.95, seniors $10.50, children 3-12 $7.50, younger than 3 free, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, 760-346-5694.
MY LEARNING STUDIO, preschool and kindergarten story time 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays, free; arts and craft workshop, 4:30 and 6 p.m. Thursdays, in advance $7, at the door $9, 17032 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, 951-789-5402.
PERRIS RECREATION SERVICES, Teen Night, ages 13-17, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; introduction to tennis, ages 5 and older, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, $30; junior tennis classes, ages 5-17, 6-7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, $130 per four-week session; archery class, ages 8 and older, 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays, four-week sessions $12; "Discovery Time," ages 4 and 5, singing, dancing, learning, crafts, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, in four-week sessions, $25; "Moms and Tots," ages 18 months to 3 years, playing, crafts, dancing, singing, 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, $25; cheerleading, first through 12th grade, 5-6 p.m. Mondays, $25 to $30 per session; karate, ages 2 and older, Tuesdays and Thursdays, $40 per session, all activities at Statler Youth Center, 120 N. Perris Blvd., Perris, 951-943-6603.
RIVERSIDE'S METROPOLITAN MUSEUM, "Nature Lab," featuring a collection of live animals and plants, including wildlife examples from the Riverside area and a hands-on discovery center for youths and families, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; "Discovery Days," for children ages 3-5, 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 3580 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, (free, donations appreciated), 951-826-5273.
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY (MAIN BRANCH), "Celebrate Earth Day," 3:45 p.m. Thursday; story time, 10 a.m. for toddlers and 11 a.m. for preschoolers, both on Wednesdays, free, 3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951-826-5369.
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY (LA SIERRA BRANCH), stories and crafts, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday; story time, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, free, 4600 La Sierra Ave., Riverside, 951-688-7740.
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY (CASA BLANCA BRANCH), movie night, 5 p.m. Tuesday; preschool story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays; pajama story time 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, free, 2985 Madison St., Riverside, 951-826-2120.
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY (ARLINGTON BRANCH), crafts, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; preschool story time, 11 a.m. Thursdays, free, 9556 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, 951-689-6612.
VALLE VISTA LIBRARY, online homework help, 1-10 p.m. every day, also available in Spanish 1-7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 25757 Fairview Ave., Hemet, 951-927-2611.
YWCA, "Turtles, Frogs and Pollywogs," children's swim program, ages 6 months to 7 years, 9-11:15 a.m. Saturdays, $50/six-week program, 8172 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, 951-687-9922.
A SPECIAL PLACE, CHILDREN'S HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, $5, seniors and groups of 15 or more $3.75 per person reservations required), 1003 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, 909-881-1201.
FRUGAL FRIGATE, story times 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, contact store for book parties information, 9 N. Sixth St., Redlands, 909-793-0740.
MARY VAGLE MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER, live animals, crafts and more, 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, 11501 Cypress Ave., Fontana, donations accepted, 909-428-8386.
SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC LIBRARY (NORMAN F. FELDHEYM BRANCH), children's video festival, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday; teen video festival, 4 p.m. Tuesday; story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Children's Room, 555 W. Sixth St., San Bernardino, 909-381-8236.
SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC LIBRARY (GRAND TERRACE BRANCH), "PugTails!" story time features educational therapy dogs Dolly and Guapo, 4 p.m. Fridays; Grandma Gail story time, 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Grandma Lisa story time, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 22795-A Barton Road, Grand Terrace, 909-783-0147.
VILLAGE FUN PARK, go-carts, carousel, train ride and more, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead, 909-337-2533.
BRUCE GOTTLIEB, "A Visual Tour of the Universe," presented by the Astronomical Society of the Desert, 7 p.m. today, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 47535 State Highway 74, Palm Desert, free, 760-329-9029.
JENNIFER PIGEON, "Exercise and Fitness Training for All Ages," 6 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside Community Hospital, Health Education Center, 4445 Magnolia, Riverside, free, reservations required, 951-682-2753.
DEAN COREY, "What Makes Music Beautiful," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, $20 includes lecture and wine tasting, 949-553-2422.
CHRISTOPHER CARTER, mentalist, "Theater of Thoughts," 8 p.m. Thursday, Caltech, Ramo Auditorium, Baxter Hall of Humanities, Michigan Avenue, south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena, free, 888-222-5832.
TIM RUSSERT, 8 p.m. Monday, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, call for prices and reservations, 626-449-7360, 800-508-9301.
FLAMENCO FRIDAYS features wine tasting and live music by Incendio, today; Savio, April 20, Miramonte Winery, 33410 Rancho California Road, Temecula, shows 5:30-8:30 p.m., $6-$8 tasting, $8-10 entree, 951-506-5500.
KENNY KERR AFTER MIDNIGHT, cabaret, midnight Fridays-Saturdays, CopyKatz Showroom & Backstage Bistro, Champagne Lounge, 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, $10, 800-834-2317.
ORANGE BLOSSOM BALLROOM COMPETITION, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, UCR, Student Recreation Center on Linden Ave., Riverside, $15, children 6-12 and UCR students $5, 951-827-4645.
PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES: GOTTA DANCE! features Mimi Hines through May 20, with Denis Lacombe, Tatiana and Victor Manjos, "Follies Man" Riff Markowitz and the Long-Legged Lovelies and Dapper Dandies, Historic Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, call for times, dates and reservations, $42-$95, 760-327-0225.
RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE PLANETARIUM presents "Galaxies," 7 p.m. April 20, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, shows may not be appropriate for children younger than 8, $5, students $4, children younger than 12 $2.50, 951-222-8090.
RIVERSIDE 60TH FLOWER SHOW & GARDEN TOUR, 1-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Elks Lodge, 6166 Brockton Ave., Riverside, $8 advance, $10 at door, 951-276-0558.
SATURDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM features wine tasting, live music by Robin Henkel, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Miramonte Winery, 33410 Rancho California Road, Temecula, $6-$8 tasting, $8-10 entrée, 951-506-5500.
SECOND ANNUAL MURRIETA BLOCK PARTY features arts, crafts, games, rides, entertainment and more, 4-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Washington Avenue and Los Alamos Road, Historic Downtown Murrieta, free, 951-461-0926.
CELEBRATE CITRUS! features grove stroll, citrus variety tasting, music, displays and more, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Prospect Park grove, Highland and Cajon Street, Redlands, free, 909-794-4484.
ORANGE MUFFIN FEST features orange muffins and juice, entertainment, hand-made items and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Kendall Place at Plymouth Village, 120 E. Palm Ave., Redlands, $3, 909-793-9195.
AMERICA'S FAMILY PET EXPO, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, $10, seniors $8, children 6-12 $4, 714-708-1543.
BORDERS presents music by Kariann, today; Keith & Warren, Saturday; Ken Stull, April 20, 22401 Old Canal Road, Yorba Linda, shows 8 p.m., 714-974-4743.
15TH ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY BOAT SHOW, noon-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, $10, children 12 and younger free, 714-765-8950.
SURF CITY USA LONGBOARD PRO-AM features the Guy Takayama Pro-Noseriding Series and the ITSA World Tandem Tour with amateur longboarding, beach festival and more, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20-22, south side of Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, 714-960-3483.
HUNTINGTON BEACH SMOOTH JAZZ SERIES presents Warren Hill, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Huntington Beach Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, $40-$95, 714-377-7574.
FROM THIS DAY FORWARD: THE LOS ANGELES- PHILIPPINE WEDDING EXPO, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Pasadena Conference Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, $5, 626-793-2122.
JOHN MORAN AUCTIONEERS ANTIQUE & FINE FURNISHING ESTATE AUCTION, preview 1 p.m., sale 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pasadena Conference Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, free admission, 626-793-2122.
MOSCOW CATS THEATRE, 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and May 5-6, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. Eighth St., Los Angeles, $49.90-$57.90, 323-939-1128, (TM).
POMONA RV & TRAVEL SHOW, 1-6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, parking at Gate 9 on White Avenue, $8, children 12 and younger free, 909-623-3111.
DINO SALUZZI AND ANJA LECHNER, 8 p.m. Thursday, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, $30, students $20, 866-468-3399.
BORDERS presents music by Derrick Boess, today; Tim Dismang, Saturday; Andrea Reschke, April 20, 1905 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, shows 8 p.m., 760-479-0242.
BORDERS, Carmel Mountain, presents music by B'Dale, today; Melissa Vaughan, April 20, 11160 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego, shows 8 p.m., 858-618-1814.
BORDERS, Mission Valley, presents music by Terry Matsuoka, today; Teflon, April 20, 1072 Camino Del Rio N., San Diego, shows 8 p.m., 619-295-2201.
DEL MAR ANTIQUE SHOW, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 20-21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, $8, children younger than 17 free with accompanying adult, parking $9, 858-755-1161.
HEAD TO TOE WOMEN'S EXPO, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, $7, children younger than 12 free, parking $9, 858-755-1161.
NEIL BERG'S 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY, 8 p.m. April 20, California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, $22-$38, seniors $19-$35, 800-988-4253.
SAN DIEGO HOME DESIGN & LANDSCAPE EXPO, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, $10, seniors $8, active military with ID and children 12 and younger free, 619-525-5000.
AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM, "Preserving the Spirit Class: Desert Reptiles and Insects," 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, $5; "Preserving the Spirit of Rock Art"; exhibits on the history and culture of the Agua Caliente and Cahuilla people, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays- Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Village Green Heritage Center, 219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, free, 760-778-1079.
CABAZON CULTURAL MUSEUM, interactive, hands-on exhibits of past, present and future Cahuilla Indian history and culture, 1-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, free, 760-238-5770.
CALIFORNIA CITRUS STATE HISTORIC PARK VISITOR CENTER/MUSEUM, "Bird Walk," 8 a.m. Sunday, meet at the gazebo; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays-Sundays, 9400 Dufferin Ave., Riverside, $4 vehicle entrance fee, for group tour contact 951-780-6222.
DORA NELSON AFRICAN AMERICAN ART & HISTORY MUSEUM, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment, 316 E. Seventh St., Perris, free, donations welcome, 951-657-9356.
EDWARD-DEAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, "Bernard Stanley Hoyes: Celebration of Black Artists" through April 22, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, 9401 Oak Glen Road, Cherry Valley, $3, 951-845-2626.
HERITAGE HOUSE, guided tours of a Victorian home, noon-3 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, free, donations accepted, 951-689-1333.
JENSEN-ALVARADO HISTORIC RANCH AND MUSEUM, a living historical agricultural museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, weekday group tours available by reservation only, 4307 Briggs St., Riverside, 951-369-6055.
IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM in an original 1920s cabin, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and holiday Mondays, 54470 N. Circle Drive, Idyllwild, free, 951-659-2717.
LAKE PERRIS REGIONAL INDIAN MUSEUM, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, call for group or school tours, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, $8 vehicle entrance fee, 951-657-0676.
LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY STAHL CENTER MUSEUM OF CULTURE, "Tools for War, Tools for Change, Tools for Peace", 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment, La Sierra Hall, La Sierra University, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, free, 951-785-2999.
LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY WORLD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, world's largest Komodo dragon and alligator snapping turtle, one of the world's largest and oldest mineral sphere collections, a pair of the rarest birds in North America, the ivory-billed woodpecker, world's smallest bat and more, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment, Cossentine Hall, La Sierra University, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, free, 951-785-2209.
MARCH FIELD AIR MUSEUM, F-14 simulator rides, $5; guided tram tour of the flight line, $3; P-38 National Association Inc. open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, donations accepted; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, 22550 Van Buren Blvd, Van Buren and I-215, Riverside, $7, children 5-11 $3, 951-697-6602.
ORANGE EMPIRE RAILWAY MUSEUM, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily, 2201 S. A St., Perris; train and trolley rides, weekends and holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; all-day train and trolley pass $10, children 5-11 $8, 951-449-3264.
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, $10, seniors, students 13-17 and military with ID $8.50, $10 on Saturdays, children 6-12 $5, family package $20 for two adults and three children, 760-778-6262.
GENERAL PATTON MEMORIAL MUSEUM, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. daily, 62510 Chiriaco Drive, 30 miles east of Indio at Chiriaco Summit off Interstate 10, $4, seniors $3.50, children younger than 12 free, 760-227-3483.
SAN JACINTO CITY MUSEUM, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Estudillo Mansion, 150 S. Dillon, between Seventh and Main streets, San Jacinto, free, 951-654-4952.
SHERMAN INDIAN MUSEUM, tours, lectures, hands-on cultural presentations, basketry workshops and more, call for appointment, 9010 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, 951-276-6719.
TEMECULA VALLEY MUSEUM, "U.S. Overland Mail: 150th Anniversary of the San Antonio-San Diego Mail Route," opens Saturday through June 17; Stephen Van Wormer lectures on "The Overland Mail Line," 6 p.m. Thursday, $2 donation; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Sam Hicks Memorial Park, 28314 Mercedes St., Temecula, $2 donation, 951-694-6452.
WESTERN CENTER FOR ARCHAEOLOGY & PALEONTOLOGY, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays- Sundays, 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet, $8, seniors and college students $6.50, youth $6, military and children 4 and younger free, 951-791-0033.
THE ASISTENCIA, AN OUTPOST OF THE MISSION SAN GABRIEL, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 26930 Barton Road, Redlands, free, donations accepted, group tours by appointment, 909-793-5402.
CALIFORNIA ROUTE 66 MUSEUM, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturday, Mondays, 11 a.m.-3p.m. Sundays, 16825 D St., Victorville, donations accepted, 760-951-0436.
HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM, "Open House: Antique Glass Paperweight Collection," noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, weekday tours by appointment, 1157 Orange St., Redlands, donations accepted, 909-798-0868.
THE INLAND EMPIRE MILITARY MUSEUM, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan wars military memorabilia, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays by appointment, 1394 N. E St., San Bernardino, free, 909-885-6324, 909-888-0477.
KIMBERLY CREST HOUSE & GARDENS, guided tours every 30 minutes, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, last tour 3:30 p.m., 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands, $7, students and children 6-12 $6, children 5 and younger free, 909-792-2111.
LINCOLN MEMORIAL SHRINE, houses thousands of volumes on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays- Sundays, Smiley Park, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands, free, 909-798-7632.
MALOOF RESIDENCE MUSEUM, docent-led tours 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, 5131 Carnelian St., Rancho Cucamonga, $10, seniors $8, students $5, reservations required, 909-980-0412.
PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM and JET FIGHTER MUSEUM, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Cal-Aero Field, 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino, $11, children 5-11 $4, 909-597-3722.
THE JOHN RAINS HOUSE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 8810 Hemlock St., Rancho Cucamonga, free, suggested donation $2, children $1, 909-989-4970.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM, "A Fan in the Hand" through Sunday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, $6, seniors and students $5, children 5-12 $4, admission free on first Sunday of the month, 909-307-2669.
YANKS AIR MUSEUM, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 7000 Merrill Ave., Hanger A270, Chino, $8, seniors $7, students 8-17 $5, 909-597-1734.
YORBA AND SLAUGHTER FAMILIES ADOBE MUSEUM, "Adobe Day" features guided tours, activities for children such as candle-dipping, rug-beating and more, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 17127 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino, free, donations accepted, 909-597-8332.
YUCAIPA ADOBE, historic house museum originally constructed in 1858, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 32183 Kentucky St., Yucaipa, donations $2, children $1, 909-795-3485.
BOWERS MUSEUM OF CULTURAL ART, panel discussion, "Reports From the Field: The Latest Discoveries in Syria and Egypt," 7 p.m. Wednesday; "Mummies: Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt"; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, $17-19, seniors and students $12-$14, children younger than 5 free, permanent exhibits $5, audio tour $5, active military personnel free, 714-567-3600.
FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER, "Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs, Nest and Young" through April 29; noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, (until 8 p.m. Thursdays), 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, $4, seniors and students $3, children 6-12 $1, 714-738-6545.
RICHARD NIXON LIBRARY AND BIRTHPLACE, Liszt competition winners, 2 p.m. Sunday, free; "The Enemy Within: Terror In America - 1776 to Today" through April 29; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, $9.95, seniors and students $6.95, military with ID $5.95, children 7-11 $3.95, 714-993-5075.
AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST, "California Style: Art and Fashion From the California Historical Society" through May 27; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, $9, seniors and students $5, children 2-12 $3, 323-667-2000.
LOS ANGELES MARITIME MUSEUM, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Berth 84, foot of Sixth Street, San Pedro, $, 3, seniors and youth $1, 310-548-7618.
MUSEUM OF JURASSIC TECHNOLOGY, 2-8 p.m. Thursdays, noon-6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, 9341 Venice Blvd., Culver City, $5, seniors and students $3, children younger than 12 free, 310-836-6131.
MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO, noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, free, suggested donation $10, seniors and students $8, children younger than 14 $5, 310-786-1000.
MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE, "Banished Music," a concert and multimedia event in remembrance of composers and musicians persecuted by the Nazis during World War II, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, free; Yom Hashoah Commemoration," 10 a.m. Monday, free; one-woman play, performed by Efrat Lavie, "Maybe She Was Never Ever Here At All," 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, free; "Professor Spanner's Soup," film and discussion," 2 p.m. Wednesday, free; Gregg Rickman lectures on "Antisemitism: The Global Fight," 7 p.m. Thursday, free; tours from 11:30 a.m., last tour 4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m., last tour 3 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m., last tour 5 p.m. Sundays, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, $10, seniors $8, students with ID and children younger than 12 $7, 310-553-8403.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, "Critter Club: A Celebration of Trees!" 10-11 a.m. Saturday; Dr. Scott Van Keuren lectures on "How Climate Change Reshaped the Lives of Ancient Peoples in the Southwest and Why We Should Care," 1-2 p.m. Saturday ; "Pavilion of Wings" opens Sunday through Sept. 3, $3, seniors and students $2, children younger than 5 free; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, $9, seniors, children 13-17 and students 18 and older with ID $6.50, children 5-12 $2, 213-763-3466.
PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays (Fridays until 8 p.m.), 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, $7, seniors and students $5, 626-449-2742.
PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, $7, seniors and students $4.50, children 5-12 $2, 323-934-7243.
PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM, "Going Topless in Style: The American Convertible" through Oct. 7; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays and holiday Mondays, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, $10, seniors and students $5, children 5-12 $3, 323-930-2277, 323-964-6356.
SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER, noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, (Thursdays until 9 p.m.), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, $8, seniors and students $6, children younger than 12 free, 310-440-4500.
UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM OF CULTURAL HISTORY, "Fowler Out Loud" presents the Brent Canter Trio and Black Tie Graffiti, 6 p.m. Thursday ; "Fowler Out Spoken" with Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett and Donald Cosentino, "On Museums: Everyday Culture, Contemporary Experiences and Politics of Representation," 7 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays (Thursdays until 8 p.m.), UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave., west of Royce Hall, Los Angeles, free, 310-825-4361.
THE WALLY PARKS NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION'S MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM, "The Deuces Wild: A Salute to the '32 Ford," through June 18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, Fairplex, Gate 1, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, $6, seniors and children 6-15 $4, children younger than 5 and NHRA members free, 909-622-2133.
MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM, "Extraordinary Designer at 100", 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, $6, children 6-17 and students with ID $3, 619-239-0003.
MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM NORTH COUNTY SATELLITE, 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido, $6, children 6-17 and students with ID $3, 760-735-3355.
MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC, "Glenn Miller and the Miller Sound" through May 7; "Harp Guitars: Passion -- Imagination -- Artistry"; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays- Sundays, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, $5, seniors, active military and students 4-18 $3, 760-438-5996.
MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO HISTORY, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (until 8 p.m. Thursdays), 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, $5, seniors, students and military with ID $4, children 6-17 $2, 619-232-6203.
SAN DIEGO MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 1649 El Prado, Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park, San Diego, $5, seniors $4, students with ID $3, active military with ID $2.50, children younger than 15 free, 619-696-0199.
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF MAN, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. daily, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, $6, seniors $5, children 6-17 $3, active military and children younger than 6 free, 619-239-2001.
SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, Philipp Scholz Rittermann: A Personal Vision of Landscape" through April 29; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, $11, seniors $9, military, students and children 13-17 $7, children 3-12 $6, children 2 and younger free, 619-232-3821.
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT & CASINO, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, 800-827-2946. Special Events Center: Reba McEntire, 7 p.m. Sunday, $59-$149. Fantasy Lounge: The Improv Comedy Club Tour, featuring Graham Ellwood and Jill-Michele Melean and Adam Ferrara, 8 p.m. today and 10 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Thursday, $20. Rock Yard: Triple 7, 7 p.m. today. Majesty (Tribute to Queen), 7 p.m. Saturday, no cover charge. Velvet Palm: DJ Matt 9 p.m. today. DJ Dillon, 9 p.m. Saturday. $10 after 9 p.m. DJ Brad of Mix 100.5, 9 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, 888-732-4264.
Pechanga Improv: and Dat Phan, KennyBob Davis and Jodi Borrello, 8 and 11 p.m. today and Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday; Allen Havey, Lowell Sanders and Kenny Kane, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday ana April 22, 8 and 11 p.m. April 20 and 21; $21.95.
SPA RESORT CASINO, 100 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 800-258-2946. Cascade Lounge: Sandbox, today and Saturday 8:30 p.m. Latin Music Night, Sundays 9 p.m. and Mondays 8:30 p.m. DJ Dynamite Dave, Wednesdays 9 p.m. KPSI & Karaoke Jo, Tuesdays 9 p.m.
Canyons Lounge: Jazz with Mike Costley and featuring Pat Rizzo, 6-11 p.m. Sundays; Swing into Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Mondays; Mike Costley, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Mondays; Runnin' Kind, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays; Ritmo Caliente, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Wednesday.
PALA CASINO, 11154 Highway 76, Pala, 877-946-7252. Grand Cabaret: Petty Theft, 8 p.m. Saturday, free admission. Boz Scaggs, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $60-$80; Huey Lewis and the News, 7:30 p.m. April 20, $75-$95.
ALADDIN: 702-474-4000, V Theater: "V -- The Ultimate Variety Show!"; "The Fab Four" (dark Fridays); "X Girls, The Show." Krave: "Hypnolarious XXX - Hypnosis Gone Wild"; "Fashionistas" (dark Wednesdays); "The Sopranos Last Supper" (dark Wednesdays), "Shag with a Twist," (dark Fridays and Saturdays).
FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS: 702-733-3333, Flamingo Showroom: Toni Braxton, George Wallace (dark Sundays, Mondays) "Society of Seven (dark Mondays). Second City Theater: "The Second City" (dark Wednesdays).
HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS: 800-392-9002, 702-369-5000, Clint Holmes Theater: Clint Holmes (dark Sundays); "Mac King Comedy Magic Show" (dark Sundays and Mondays); Rita Rudner (dark Sundays); Improv Comedy Club: "Improv at Harrah's" (dark Mondays).
LAS VEGAS HILTON: 702-732-5755, 800-222-5361, Hilton Theater: "Manilow: Music and Passion" (dark Sunday, Mondays and Tuesdays). Shimmer Cabaret: "Menopause The Musical" (dark Fridays).
MGM GRAND HOTEL/CASINO: 702-891-7777, 800-929-1111, EFX Theatre: KÀ Theatre: "KÀ by Cirque du Soleil" (dark Sundays, Mondays ).La Femme Theatre: "La Femme" (dark Tuesdays).Hollywood Theater: David Copperfield, through Thursday. Howie Mandel, through Thursday.
NEW YORK-NEW YORK: 800-693-6763, Cabaret Theatre: Roseanne Barr (dark Wednesday).Zumanity Showroom: Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil (dark Mondays & Tuesdays).
RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL & CASINO: 800-752-9746, 702-252-7776, Chippendales Theater: "Chippendales, The Show" (dark Wednesdays). Calypso Room: "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding." Penn & Teller Theater: "Penn & Teller" (dark Tuesdays).
RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO: 702-794-9433, Le Bistro Theater: "A Neil Diamond Tribute Starring Jay White" (dark Fridays and Saturdays); "Barbra & Frank: The Concert That Never Was..." (dark Mondays and Tuesdays); "Dr. Scott Lewis Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist" (dark Tuesdays through Sundays).La Cage Theater: "An Evening at La Cage" (dark Tuesdays). Crazy Girls Showroom: "Crazy Girls" (dark Tuesdays). Splash Theater: "Splash" (dark Fridays). Comedy Club: "Riviera Comedy Club."
STRATOSPHERE TOWER: 702-380-7711, Theater of the Stars: "American Superstars" (dark Thursdays); "Viva Las Vegas" (dark Sundays); "Bite" (dark Thursdays).
TROPICANA: 702-739-2411, Tiffany Theatre: "Folies Bergere" (dark Sundays); "Xtreme Magic Starring Dirk Arthur," (dark Fridays). Comedy Stop Theatre: "Comedy Stop."
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