Cleanup, ribbon-cutting to be held in Solana Beach
Come celebrate Earth Week by taking part in a special dual event on Saturday, April 26, at Fletcher Cove Beach. The 23rd Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup is being held in conjunction with the official launch of the City’s new Beach Cleanup Station. To kick off the event, the city will host a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. to unveil the new Beach Cleanup Station at Fletcher Cove Beach. Volunteers will be invited to use the baskets during the cleanup and be among the first to use this new community resource designed to make it easy for beachgoers to help keep the shoreline clean and beautiful year-round. Location address: 111 S Sierra Ave., Solana Beach.
Del Mar’s 2025 Summer Solstice event returns in June
Del Mar’s popular Summer Solstice will be held this year on Thursday, June 12, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar. The Del Mar Village Association will present the event featuring delicious tastes and sips from award-winning Del Mar Village restaurants, as well as a variety of beverages, a beachside musical performance from Ben Benavente, and more.The event helps sustainability efforts to keep Del Mar’s beaches and downtown welcoming to all, and to its small business community. For tickets and more information visit: www.visitdelmarvillage.com/summersolstice
Tequila & Taco Music Festival
The Tequila & Taco Music Festival will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 26, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. The festival will be headlined by legendary artists Timbaland and B.o.B, and will feature tequila tastings, local taco eateries and more. For additional information go to https://www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com/
North Coast Symphony presents ‘Voices of Spring’
The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Voices of Spring, a program of operatic favorites, on Saturday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. The performance features Katherine Polit (soprano), Sarah-Nicole Ruddy-Carter (mezzo soprano), Aaron Humble (tenor), and Michael Sokol (baritone), and includes selections from operas by Delibes, Saint-Saens, Donizetti, Verdi, Offenbach, and Wagner. The orchestra will also premiere the orchestrated version of “A Long Trip,” a 17-minute opera by its conductor Jordan Kuspa. ission: $18 general, $15 seniors/students/military, free for children 18 and under. For more information, visit www.northcoastsymphony.com.
Breeders’ Cup World Championships tickets
Breeders’ Cup World Championships tickets are now on sale. Taking place at the Del Mar racetrack from Oct. 31 — Nov. 1, the Breeders’ Cup will feature top-notch hospitality, world-class racing and more. There will be a variety of experiences available. For more information, visit BreedersCup.com/Tickets. New in 2025, those purchasing tickets must have a SeatGeek , which can be created at SeatGeek.com/#
Carmel Valley Library guest speaker to discuss how to create an edible garden
Guest speaker Aaron Fernandes will discuss “From Yard to Table: Urban Edible Landscaping for a Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle” at the Carmel Valley Library on Saturday, April 26, at 4 p.m.Discover how to create a thriving edible garden in your own backyard. This program will cover strategies for maximizing productivity in small spaces, organic and regenerative gardening techniques, and the importance of building healthy soil.The Carmel Valley Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive, Carmel Valley.
Concours d’Elegance car show
The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance runs April 25-27 featuring culinary creations from 20 of San Diego’s top restaurants and a display of more than 120 classic cars. Friday’s VIP Opening Soirée, “Beyond the Barn: A Gilded Journey to Restoration,” is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 25 on the Concours lawn at Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 1100 Coast Blvd. The La Jolla Concours Tour d’Elegance from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Porsches & Power on Prospect event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 26 are free for spectators. Sunday’s grand event at The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. General ission tickets are $119; VIP are $429 (and increase on April 20). Visit lajollaconcours.com.
Midway Museum holds Vietnam War commemoration
The USS Midway Museum will hold a commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind and the Fall of Saigon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive. The event will be a tribute honoring the courage of those involved in this historic Vietnam mission. The livestream of the event will be on the USS Midway Museum’s Facebook page. Visit midway.org.
Arc of San Diego Gala s people with disabilities
The Arc of San Diego Gala kicks off at 5:30 p.m. May 3 at Coasterra, 880 Harbor Island Drive. This year’s gala, themed “The Greatest Place on Earth,” includes a cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 7 p.m., live entertainment and dancing. Live music will be provided by Wayne Foster Entertainment. The Master of Ceremonies is KUSI News meteorologist Mark Mathis. Attendees are encouraged to dress in white-tie optional, circus-inspired attire. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. Tickets are $300 at arc-sd.com/gala.
Family Festival Days at animal center
Spring Tails Family Festival Days feature hands-on animal encounters, crafts and games from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road. The event is recommended for families with toddlers and children in grade school. Visit animalcenter.org.
San Diego Opera presents Verdi’s ‘La traviata’
San Diego Opera will close its 2025 season April 25-27 with Giuseppe Verdi’s classical operatic tragedy. Recognized as the most produced opera in the world, “La traviata” (an Italian phrase for “the fallen woman”) is based on Alexandre Dumas’ play and novel “La Dame aux Camélias.” It’s the story of Violetta, a Parisian courtesan who finds true love with a young man, Alfredo. But when Violetta’s reputation spoils Alfredo’s sister’s chance for a respectable marriage, Violetta sacrifices her happiness and her health. Canadian soprano Andriana Chuchman (Micaëla in 2017’s “The Tragedy of Carmen”) will star as Violetta. Making their company debuts are tenor Zach Borichevsky as Alfredo and bass-baritone Hunter Enoch as Alfredo’s father, Germont. 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26; 2 p.m. April 27. San Diego Civic Theatre Tickets at sdopera.org
Annual Taste of Cardiff
The 15th annual Taste of Cardiff is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 1 at restaurants and retailers in downtown Cardiff on San Elijo Avenue between Birmingham Drive and Chesterfield Drive and Restaurant Row along South Coast Highway 101. The event, hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street, features tastes of local culinary creations and handcrafted beverages. Sip Stops will offer samples of local beer, wine, hard kombucha and cocktails in a can, among other drinks. Each Sip Stop will be hosted by a local business. The Rooftop Libation Lounge at the Cardiff Lodge will host dancing to live music. Tickets are $55 for taste & sip; $50 for taste only. Visit cardiff101.com.
Del Mar Rady Auxiliary Unit to host ‘Pirates and Pearls’ fundraiser
On Saturday, May 10, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m., the Del Mar Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary will host “Pirates and Pearls” featuring panoramic ocean views at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. Guests will enjoy live music, gourmet food and bid on fun experiences and auction items, while making a difference in the lives of children. Net proceeds benefit plastic surgery — craniofacial services at Rady Children’s Hospital. Birch Aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way La Jolla. Purchase tickets at http://www.rchadelmar.org/ Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is committed to ing programs that depend heavily on philanthropic .
North Coast Rep to features comic mystery ‘Peril in the Alps’
North Coast Repertory Theatre is presenting world premiere comic mystery “Peril in the Alps” from April 16 to May 18.The twin sister of Captain Hastings wife, Dulcie, has been kidnapped — and Hercule Poirot rightly expects not only extortion to follow, but murder. Using elements of Agatha Christie’s “Poirot Investigates,” Steven Dietz creates a sequel to his wildly popular Murder on the Links, taking the audience on a thrilling and dangerous trip to the snow-capped Alps, where the famed Belgian detective may finally meet his match. Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery, according to a news release.North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For tickets and more information, call 858-481-1055, or visit ww.northcoastrep.org.
‘Celebrate the Craft’ food festival
The Lodge at Torrey Pines will present “Celebrate the Craft” food festival on Sunday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The event showcases some of Southern California’s finest chefs, food artisans, produce, wine and craft beer. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy sipping and savoring on The Lodge’s beautiful outdoor terrace to benefit The Ecology Center. Space is limited; general ission tickets will be granted on a first-come, first served basis. To buy tickets go to: www.lodgetorreypines.com/celebrate-the-craft The Lodge at Torrey Pines is located at 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla.
Flower Fields
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are in peak bloom with 55 acres of giant tecolote ranunculuses. There are a number of attractions including an exhibit by artist Alex Heveri, “Glass in Flight.” The exhibit includes more than three dozen glass and steel sculptures of butterflies, dragonflies and insects. The exhibit inspired this year’s theme at The Flower Fields, “Where Color Takes Flight.” Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are $27; $25 for seniors, $17 for children 3-10 and free for kids younger than 3. Visit theflowerfields.com.
Donut Run benefits Down syndrome community
GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, a Down syndrome achievement center, will host its annual Donut Run 5K from 8 a.m. to noon April 27 at Crown Point Shores North, 700 Corona Oriente Road. The event helps GiGi’s Playhouse continue its mission of providing free educational, therapeutic and career programs for community with Down syndrome of all ages. Cost is $55; $45 for children ages 2-17; free for kids age 2 and younger; $21 for anyone with Down syndrome. at gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/san-diego-donut-run.
Encinitas Spring Street Fair
The 40th Annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair returns to downtown Encinitas on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coast Hwy 101 will be closed from D Street to J Street, from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m., to make room for more than 450 vendors, plus a beer garden, three stages, and kids’ rides, along this award-winning main street. The beer garden will be open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Stop by to try beer, wine, hard kombucha, and more from local breweries and wineries. The beer garden is family and pet friendly, and will feature the event’s main entertainment stage where several bands will be performing throughout the day. There will also be a free bike valet service at each end of the festival, so cyclists arriving at D Street or J Street can leave their ride in a secure spot while enjoying the festival. For those arriving by car, parking will be available at Moonlight Beach, City Hall, and Parking Lot B (SW corner of Vulcan and E St). For more information, visit www.encinitas101.com.USS
Bonsai show in Balboa Park
The 60th annual Fall Bonsai Show and Sale of the San Diego Bonsai Club will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 in Room 101 of Balboa Park’s Casa del Prado Building. The free event features more than 50 unique bonsai of various sizes and species along with bonsai demonstrations. There will be a table sale featuring hundreds of trees, pots and other bonsai items. Visit sandiegobonsaiclub.com.
Voices for Children
The San Diego nonprofit Voices for Children is looking for volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) and stand up for foster children in need. Volunteers are trained and ed by the nonprofit to speak up for children in foster care in court, school and medical settings to make sure their needs are met. Visit speakupnow.org.Special Advocates (CASAs) and stand up for foster children in need. Volunteers are trained and ed by the nonprofit to speak up for children in foster care in court, school and medical settings to make sure their needs are met. Visit speakupnow.org.
