Art exhibition in La Jolla features RSF resident’s work
Synthesizing Form and Color: New work by Anne Varick at Tim Bessell gallery, 515 Westbourne Street, La Jolla.The exhibition features around 30 works by Rancho Santa Fe resident Anne Varick, 84, a sculptor, painter and draughtsman who now creates exclusively in digital.Open from May 26 through July 1, 2025. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment.Private view: May 24, 4-8 p.m. Works in the exhibition may be viewed online: www.annevarickstudio.com. Tim Bessell website: www.timbessell.com
North County Republican Women May meeting features speaker
The May meeting of the North County Republican Women (NCRW) will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Doors open for the breakfast meeting at 9:15 a.m., the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The cost is : $20; guests: $25. RSVP to www.ncrwsd.org by Monday, May 19.The meeting speaker for May will be Loren Spivak, aka Dr. Truth, founder of “Free Market Warrior.” Loren devotes his time to teaching conservative groups about free market economics while authoring books such as “The New Democrat” and “The Gorax.”The meeting will also include an update on the “Recall Newsom” petition by Randy Economy, founder and chairman of Saving California, a newly formed non-partisan coalition of working families, professionals, and community advocates.
Del Mar Seacoast Republican Women Club to host Jim Desmond
The Del Mar Seacoast Republican Women Club is hosting an informational luncheon, featuring guest speaker Jim Desmond, San Diego County Supervisor for District 5 and “advocate for public safety and limiting government regulations,” at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, on Tuesday, May 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: , $38, guests, $45. Registration required by May 23.RSVP-https://delmarseacoastclub.com/
Carmel Valley Democratic Club to host speakers
The Carmel Valley Chapter Democratic Club meets from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. May 19 at the Pacific Highlights Ranch Branch Library, 12911 Pacific Place. Will Moore from Circulate SD and Laura Keenan from Families for Safe Streets will be the main presenters. The agenda will also include voting for officer positions and an overview of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bill (Senate Bill 684). Visit cvdemclub.org.
2025 Summer Racing Season tickets
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is set for the 2025 summer racing season, featuring world-class racing, higher stakes and purses, top trainers and jockeys, and an exciting lineup of trackside events. Del Mar’s Opening Day presented by Caesars Sportsbook – one of SoCal’s biggest parties of the year – will take place on Friday, July 18.Tickets for Opening Day and the Summer Racing Season go on sale Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. PST at DMTC.com. Racing fans planning to purchase tickets must have a SeatGeek , which can be created for free at SeatGeek.com/#.
Dr. Eric Topol at Warwick’s
On Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. Warwick’s will host cardiologist and founding Director of Scripps Research Translational Institute Dr. Eric Topol, as he discusses and signs his new book, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity. This event is free and open to the public. Reserved Seating is available when Super Agers is pre-ordered through the Warwick’s event page. Call the Book Department at (858) 454-0347 or visit www.warwicks.com for more information.
WILDCOAST presents 13th annual Baja Bash fundraiser
WILDCOAST, an international team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses climate change through natural solutions, invites the community to celebrate their quarter-century of impact at the 13th annual Baja Bash fundraiser on June 14, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at Montbleau Estate, Solana Beach.
The evening raises vital funds to WILDCOAST’s programs to preserve wild coastlines and wildlife in California and beyond, according to a news release. The event will feature gourmet food stations with San Diego and Baja chefs.
The highly curated epicurean affair will also feature fresh sustainable seafood, farm fresh produce, small batch tequila and mezcal, fine wines from the Russian River Valley, and craft beers. In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions. For tickets go to https://one.bidpal.net/2025bajabash/welcome Learn more at wildcoast.org.
Foodies 4 Foster Kids
Locally based nonprofit Promises2Kids, which helps foster children, has partnered with more than 40 area restaurants to raise funds at the seventh annual Foodies 4 Foster Kids. Throughout May, each restaurant will designate a menu item that will the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. Money raised will benefit foster children by reuniting siblings living apart in foster care, ing foster youths in reaching educational and career goals, and providing mentors and resources to prevent homelessness. A list of restaurants is at promises2kids.org/foodies2025.
Fiesta del Sol 2025
Fiesta del Sol, Solana Beach’s largest street fair, will be held May 31 and June 1 this year at Fletcher Cove. The event features live music, an arts & crafts fair, children’s activities, an international food court, and a beer & wine garden.
The this year’s Fiesta del Sol be held on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, June 1, from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. at Fletcher Cove.
The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce has been hosting this free two-day arts and music festival for over 40 years as a kick off to summer in Solana Beach, according to the City of Solana Beach website. For more information, visit https://fiestadelsol.net/
Del Mar’s 2025 Summer Solstice event
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
Bestselling children’s book author to appear at local events
Mom’s Choice Gold Medal award winner and bestselling author Scott Feld has followed the success of his first children’s book, “Dax to the Max, Book1: Imagination,” with the publication of a sequel, called “Dax to the Max: Blah Blah Blobs vs. Power Pods.”
Feld will be appearing at local book stores on a book reading and g tour. He will be Barnes & Noble Mira Mesa on Saturday, May 24 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.; and Warwick’s La Jolla on Sunday, June 1 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Like the initial volume that came out in 2022, the new book promotes self-empowerment among youth readers by using themes and language to which they can relate. The main character is a fictionalized version of Feld’s son Dax. Dax attends Encinitas Country Day School, where Feld, a certified life-skills coach, helps with communications. Visit scottfeld.com for additional information.
Running the right AI race: U.S.-China competition in general-purpose technologies
The public lecture series , organized by the 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS), will hold a presentation Thursday, May 22, from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. at UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, Robinson Auditorium.Jeffrey Ding explores whether China or the U.S. will lead the next Industrial Revolution, which will hinge upon artificial intelligence.In his new book, Ding offers a different explanation of how technological revolutions affect competition among great powers, especially the U.S.-China power balance, as well as the optimal strategies for the U.S. and China to pursue.Registration is required but the lecture is free to all. Registration link: shorturl.at/RiVLkFor more information on China activities, visit china.ucsd.edu.
Poway Symphony Orchestra season finale concert
The Poway Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will present its season finale concert, “Timeless Treasures,” on Sunday, May 25, at 4 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Under the baton of Conductor and Music Director John LoPiccolo, the program will feature some of classical music’s most enduring works—including two first-time performances for the orchestra.Tickets are available online at www.powaycenter.com, by phone at 858-748-0505, or in person at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts box office (open Fridays and Saturdays, 1 p.m.–6 p.m., and one hour before the concert) at 15498 Espola Road, Poway. For more information about the Poway Symphony Orchestra, visit powaysymphonyorchestra.org.
North Coast Symphony Presents ‘Voices of Spring’
The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “Voices of Spring,” a program of operatic favorites at 2:30 p.m. May 17 at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena. 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 is $18 for general, $15 for seniors, students and military, free for children 18 and younger. Visit northcoastsymphony.com.
Guided nature walk at lagoon
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation will host a free nature walk for all ages at 10 a.m. May 17 starting at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Docent Deb Mossa will lead the 90-minute walk and will highlight the wetlands, wildlife and history of the lagoon. Bring binoculars or borrow from the Nature Center. Visit batiquitoslagoon.org.
North Coast Rep presents comic mystery ‘Peril in the Alps’
North Coast Repertory Theatre is now featuring the world premiere comic mystery “Peril in the Alps” through May 25 (recently extended date).
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.
Coastal Roots Farm ‘Taste of the Farm’ anniversary event
Coastal Roots Farm invites the community to celebrate its 10th anniversary with “Taste of the Farm” on Sunday, May 18, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy farm-to-fork tasting stations, artisan-crafted libations, live music, and meaningful connections, all while ing the Farm’s mission of nourishing community and caring for the planet, a news release stated.The evening will feature local chefs, curated bites, and craft drinks in a vibrant celebration of the Farm’s impact and future. Featured Culinary Partners include: Chef Christina Ng of Berry Good Food Foundation; Chef Mark Enciso of Order Fire Barbecue; Chef Tiffany Tincher of The Blooming Apron; Culinary Concepts; Fox Point Farms; Jimbo’s; Pure Project; Snake Oil Cocktail Co.; Urban Kitchen Group.For tickets and more information, visit www.coastalrootsfarm.org/event/10-year-celebration.
Garden tour benefits Historical Society
The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla and Secret Garden Boutique, a fundraiser for the La Jolla Historical Society’s education and public programs, is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17. The tour includes some of La Jolla’s most beautiful secluded gardens and expert docents who share historical and botanical insights. There will be live music and art displays. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St., and gardens open at 10 a.m. The Secret Garden Boutique at Wisteria Cottage will be open free throughout the day, with gardening accessories, plants and gifts for sale. Advance tickets are $55, $45 for La Jolla Historical Society ; $65/$55 day of event. Visit lajollahistory.org/secret-garden-tour.
May Death Cafe meeting
Hosted by Selena Jong of Moving Through, LLC – Death Doula (www.movingthrough.org)At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. The group creates an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a topic which unites all. Free ission.The next meeting will be held Saturday May 24, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., reoccurring every fourth Saturday of the month at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive Encinitas.RSVP at Meetup: The Death Network or email [email protected]. www.deathcafe.com
Historic Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour
The Encinitas Historical Society offers a fun educational walking tour of downtown Encinitas on the third Saturday of every month. The tours start at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, located at 390 West F Street. There is plenty of free parking available. On May 17, the tour will concentrate on the south end of historic Coast Highway. Next month, on June 21, the tour will cover the north end of the Coast Highway.The Encinitas Historical Society has implemented a suggested donation of $10 per person. The society is an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status, and they accept cash, checks or credit/debit cards. Children and dogs are always free. the Encinitas Historical Society at 760-942-9066 or [email protected] with any questions.
Encinitas Guitar Orchestra to hold ‘Through the Ages’ concert
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, under the direction of Peter Pupping, invites all on a musical journey June 6 at 7:30 p.m. themed Through the Ages. This unique concert will feature a 35-member guitar ensemble performing a chronological program that spans centuries of musical history.
The evening begins in the Renaissance with works by John Dowland, followed by selections from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto and Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The program then transitions into the Romantic and modern eras with Manuel de Falla’s La Vida Breve and Isaac Albéniz’s iconic Asturias, arranged for guitar orchestra. The journey concludes with powerful renditions of Holst’s Jupiter, Mason Williams’ Classical Gas, and Pat Metheny’s Awakening.
The event will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (925 Balour Dr., Encinitas).Suggested donation: $20. General seating – no reservations required.
Switchfoot Bro-Am to return with Benefit Party and Beach Fest
The popular Switchfoot Bro-Am is back for its 21st year, expanding its impact with the return of the Benefit Party alongside the beloved Beach Fest. This year promises an even greater opportunity to celebrate music, surfing, and community while raising crucial funds for San Diego youth beneficiaries. The Benefit Party will kick off the festivities on Thursday, June 19, followed by the free and family-friendly Beach Fest on Saturday, June 21 at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas.Building on a legacy that has raised over $2.75 million since 2005, the Bro-Am events continue to nonprofit organizations dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth through programs focused on fundamental needs, as well as music, art, and surfing. This year’s proceeds will directly benefit the 2025 beneficiaries: A Step Beyond, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Feeding San Diego, Monarch School, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, and Save The Music Foundation, according to a news release.For more information, visit www.broam.org. To donate or volunteer visit www.broam.org/donate and www.broam.org/volunteer
