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Get Out: Five Ideas For Your Weekend

Enjoy funk, faeries and fireworks this weekend.

This weekend is whimsical in the best way. You can marvel at incredible street paintings, sip tea with faeries and make a birthday wish for Murrieta under sparkling fireworks.

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When/Where: 8 p.m. this Friday at

Why Go: This fun concert features the S.O.S. Band; Lisa Lisa; Rose Royce; the Dazz Band and Jo Jo, the original lead singer of The Mary Jane Girls. Rose Royce is famous for their hit "Car Wash" and The Dazz Band is responsible for the song "Let it Whip."

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Pricing: $30-$50

When/Where: This Friday through Sunday at Main and Mercedes Streets in Temecula

Why Go: Old Town Temecula's Town Square will come alive during this festival as professional and amateur artists create giant, awe-inspiring street murals. Spectators will be able to join in and paint their own street art creations for free.The Ralph Love Plein Air Festival runs concurrent and brings many talented artists who will paint and draw outside on location. Prizes include: Best of Show, Best Black and White at Night, People's Choice, Best Youth and Best Newcomer.

Pricing: Free, but artist registration fees may apply

When/Where: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. this Saturday at

Why Go: Join the Inland Valley Conservatory in celebrating the International Day of the Faerie with a costumed Faerie Tea. Faeries of all ages are invited to enjoy faerie games, dances, crafts, songs, a costume contest, a parade, live music and more. Flying Fairy Tea from Blue Dragon Tea House will be served. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Pricing: $15, advance purchase only

When/Where: 2 p.m.-9 p.m. this Saturday at

Why Go: Happy Birthday, Murrieta! Enjoy fun rides, a fireman's hosedown, live music from Dave Matthews tribute band Stepping Feet and U2 tribute band Joshua Tree. Fireworks top the night off in style.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: This Saturday at the Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road in Temecula

Why Go: Promenade Temecula has been hosting the "Dog Days of Summer" on Saturdays in June to help some great causes and this is their last weekend. The day's events include the Pooch of the Valley Fashion Show, a pet parade and the doghouse silent auction finale.

Pricing: All proceeds benefit Transitions 2 Success and  Pawz for Wounded Veterans through Canine Support Teams. 

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