Take A Bite Out of the Weekend with Banana Splits and Lemons

We’ve reached the “dog days” of summer, where hiding in the cool of your house trumps any outdoor trip. This weekend, though, we’re encouraging you to brave the heat and participate in some outdoor activities in your area. If you just so happen to be allergic to the sun (read: heat), we’ve got some nightly and air-conditioned activities, too.

This weekend in La Jolla, Aug. 5-7, stay in town for multiple concerts, art shows and one giant banana split. You can also take your child to learn a new hobby together or make it an adults night only with some laugh-out-loud comedy at a Carlsbad eatery.

Travel north this weekend to Carlsbad, where you can laugh out loud to a well-known comedian and where orchid aficionados can bid on some pretty posies. If you’re up for a day trip, head all the way down south to Chula Vista for all-things lemon.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds at Seaside Stage, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday and Saturday.
• Why go: See The Bravery rock out Friday and alternative rock phenom Weezer will keep you happy on Saturday.
• Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission; otherwise the cost is $20. Beer tasting is $15.

• When/where: , 780 Prospect St., La Jolla, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Check out various mediums and works of art, featuring local artist Mohan Sundaresan’s masterpieces.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla, 10 a.m. and noon Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Travel the world through film at this mini international film festival at the library. Three movies will be played, including Illegal, Welcome and Mugabe and the White African.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Standley Park and Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Dr., San Diego, 4 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Play constructor and help build a 650-foot long banana split. Then, of course, gobble it up.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: Women’s Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad, 11 a.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Bid on some gorgeous orchids or just take be nosy and look at the posies.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 6955 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 8:30 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Comedian Geoff Keith is in town, headlining the night’s comedy show.
• Price: $10.

• When/where: Third Avenue Village, 353 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: If you love lemons, this is the place for you. Try various lemony treats, live music and even a pie-eating contest (we hope it’s lemon meringue).
• Price: Free.