You better break out your deerstalker hat and magnifying glass this weekend, because it’s time to play detective at two different mystery shows. You can also enjoy entertaining renditions of Broadway’s best, whoop it up at authentic cowboy shootouts and enter a pretzel-eating contest at Oktoberfest.
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When/Where: 5-11 p.m. this Friday through Sunday at
Why Go: The 22nd Annual Oktoberfest will feature a kids' zone; lots of vendors; authentic German and Bavarian food, music and dancing; a pretzel-eating contest; fun games; wiener dog races, and of course, beer!
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Pricing: Free admission, $5 parking
When/Where: 6:30-10 p.m. this Friday and next Friday at The Historic Fox Theater, 123 Cajon St., Redlands
Why Go: With the passing of prohibition and organized crime on the rise, D'Angelo's Ice Cream parlor and swanky speakeasy, has been jumping. Danny D'Angelo, Chicago's most notorious gangster, has received an inside tip that someone is trying to muscle in on his territory. Could it be the choreographer, one of the chorus girls, or a fellow mobster? Play detective and help find out who dunnit.
Pricing: $45
When/Where: 7 -9:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. this Sunday at the
Why Go: The Pass Area Performing Artists will open its 2011-2012 Season with a musical gala, “Broadway to Banning,” featuring vignettes from decades of top Broadway musicals. Mado Nunez, a 20-year veteran of the stage, directs. Opening night will feature cabaret-style plus savory hors d'oeuvres and delicious desserts, wine and soft drinks. The Saturday and Sunday performances will feature regular theater seating.
Pricing: $12 per person on Saturday and Sunday; $20 per person, $35 per couple on opening night
When/Where: 8-10 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, with multiple show times through Oct.2, at the
Why Go: CAST Players Presents, Agatha Christie's delightful tale of murder and mystery. Detective Poirot plans to enjoy a peaceful weekend at his country cottage when he becomes involved in a murder at the neighboring manor house named The Hollow. Various members of Sir Henry and Lady Lucy Angatell's extended family are down for a weekend when love affairs, past and present, lead to murder.
Pricing: $10, call the box office at 951-315-4253 to RSVP
When/Where: This Friday through Sunday at Covington Park, 11165 Vale Dr, Morongo Valley
Why Go: Fiesta Days is packed with events to draw people from all around the area. Check out the Battle of the Bands, chili cook-off, cowboy poetry, and gunfight reenactments complete with wild west backgrounds. There will also be a kids' zone, petting zoo, hay rides, and a neat skateboard competition. All are welcome at this fun-filled fiesta.
Pricing: Free
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