Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to present free annual Oktoberfest and artisan faire
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has announced that its annual Oktoberfest will take place from...
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Summer Fun on the 101 – Leucadia’s Annual Music Festival set for June 14
Summer Fun on the 101 takes place Saturday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 8...
TEDxEncinitasBlvd to hold day-long event in Encinitas
TEDxEncinitasBlvd, an independently organized TEDx event focused on sustainability, will be a day-long event held...
June 6 issue: Local and regional events
Encinitas Wine & Food Festival returns June 7 Once again, it’s time to Sip, Savor...
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Pathways to Citizenship launches free citizenship preparation classes at Oceanside Library
Pathways to Citizenship recently announced the launch of free weekly citizenship preparation classes at the...
Del Mar Summer Solstice event to feature great tastes, sips, live music and more
The Del Mar Village Association (DMVA) will welcome summer to Southern California with its annual...
City of Encinitas to hold ribbon-cutting event for inclusive playground at Scott Valley Park
The City of Encinitas recently announced the grand opening of the newly renovated playground at...
For San Diego actress, starring in Moonlight’s ‘Waitress’ a full circle moment
Lulu Lloyd was on the Broadway musical's national tour in 2019. The Vista production marks...
2025 San Diego County Fair: Everything you need to know — new foods, discounts, concerts and more
This year's fair kicks off Wednesday, June 11, and runs through July 6
May 30 issue: Local and regional events
Encinitas Wine & Food Festival returns June 7 Once again, it’s time to Sip, Savor...
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Pairing her care for the planet with her love of creating art
A couple of ideas were rolling around for Lia Strell when she was a young...
North Coast Rep to feature San Diego premiere of ‘Birthday Candles’
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present the San Diego premiere of “Birthday Candles” to run...
Carmel Valley Summer Symphony high school students to hold summer intensive for youth musicians
Carmel Valley Summer Symphony (CVSS) is a free two-week summer intensive where student musicians can...
Sparkles Foundation to host 4th annual benefit fashion show to fight human trafficking, homeless, orphans and refugees
The Sparkles Foundation will present its 4th Annual Children’s Benefit Fashion Show luncheon on Saturday,...
May 22 issue: Local and regional events
Solana Beach Memorial Day ceremony A Memorial Day ceremony with a dove release will be...
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May 16 issue: Local and regional events
Encinitas Guitar Orchestra to hold ‘Through the Ages’ concert The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, under the...
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Local’s app, Owaves, helps people reset their body clock
With Owaves, Carmel Valley’s Royan Kamyar has created an app that helps people build healthier...
Emilio Nares Foundation to host Cruise for the Cause with Xavier ‘The X-Man’
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a nonprofit dedicated to ing families navigating their child’s cancer...
Encinitas author tracks his ancestors across the American frontier in latest novel
David A. Jacinto will discuss the second book in his Courageous Series, "Where Eagles Fly...
Scripps Cancer Center offers Restorative Yoga & Sound Therapy free class for cancer patients and caregivers
A free class hosted by Scripps Cancer Center June 21 will combine yoga and sound...
In the Curator’s Words: At MCASD, larger-than-life ‘A Burial in Shanghai’ makes its U.S. debut
Yan Pei-Ming's monumental project, first shown in Paris in 2019, is composed of three towering...
Switchfoot’s 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...
The secret garden of Encinitas: It’s no secret anymore
The friendly Encinitas Community Garden (ECG) was a new discovery for me and my husband,...
May 8 issue: Local and regional events
WILDCOAST presents 13th annual Baja Bash fundraiser WILDCOAST, an international team that conserves coastal and...
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San Dieguito Brandeis Chapter offers 15-month hip
The San Dieguito Chapter of Brandeis National Committee is currently offering a 15-month hip for...
Shelter to Soldier to host ‘Sisterhood of Service’ event honoring women veterans and active-duty servicewomen
Shelter to Soldier, in partnership with Foundation for Women Warriors, will hold its third annual ...
Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents creative new play The Apocalypse Project
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep is presenting a show full of invention, discovery,...
Local restaurants partner with Promises2Kids for 7th Annual Foodies 4 Foster Kids
Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May. Promises2Kids has...
May 2 issue: Local and regional events
Cardiff Library booth at Cardiff Elementary School Ice Cream Social The Friends of the Cardiff...
Planning Commission permits beer, wine service at A Little Moore Cafe
The revived A Little Moore Cafe was recently granted a liquor license to serve beer...
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Meeting May 3 for summer 2026 Kilimanjaro Challenge
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is hosting an informational meeting May 3 to provide details...
Ocean Knoll puts on Zero Waste Festival at school farm
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”...
North Coast Singers’ Spring Concert celebrates the Celestial Realm
San Diego North Coast Singers, a North County youth choir for students in grades 2...
Coastal Roots Farm to hold 10th anniversary celebration ‘Taste of the Farm’ event
Coastal Roots Farm invites the community to celebrate its 10th anniversary with “Taste of the...
Students at The Grauer School perform ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ honoring Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary
In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary of birth, the high school theatre arts department...
San Diego Opera embracing the classics for 2025-26 season
The next season will feature three of the world's most popular works, "Pagliacci," "The Barber...
Save the date: EcoFest Encinitas event returns June 1
EcoFest Encinitas, an annual free one-day festival dedicated to inspiring eco-sustainability, will be held Sunday,...
Nature Collective to hold five free events in May
Nature Collective is hosting five free events in May, including a Discovery Tour on Saturday,...
AAUW invites the public to ‘Forensics: The Science of Solving Crimes’
The public is invited to “Forensics: The Science of Solving Crimes” presented by Del Mar-Leucadia...
Moonlight acting duo bringing their own teen memories to ‘Grease’
The '50s rock 'n' roll musical will open the five-show 2025 season at Vista's Moonlight...
Coastal Communities Concert Band’s salute to young musicians concert features students from San Dieguito Union High School District
The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCB), an award-winning symphonic band of more than 75 musicians...
Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego Humane Society prepare for ‘Pet-tacular’ fair with emphasis on adoptions
There will be enough visitors to the San Diego County Fair to empty the shelters...
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Review: North Coast Rep returns to successful formula with ‘Peril’
Steven Dietz's world premiere comic murder-mystery is a sequel to the Hercule Poirot play he...
World premiere concert to be held locally in May
A world premiere will take place in Encinitas when the North Coast Symphony Orchestra performs...
Pinwheels 4 Prevention raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Promises2Kids is selling blue pinwheels to bring attention...
The Dish: Check out these 4 new restaurant openings, one surprise closure, and 2 food festivals
Now open or coming soon: Little Victory Wine Bar, Culinary Dropout, Brisas and Caravan
North Coast Rep to stage second world premiere Hercule Poirot play
Playwright-director Steven Dietz has once again cast local actor Omri Schein as the eccentric Belgian...
April 18 issue: Local and regional events
Encinitas Egg Hunt There will be 20,000 eggs for the Encinitas Egg Hunt event from...
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Local’s BoxxyBall game is fun for all at World Down Syndrome Day in Encinitas
Over 400 people ed to attend this year’s World Down Syndrome Day, a celebration held...
Encinitas Country Day jogathon raised $36,312 to heal children’s hearts
During the Encinitas Country Day jogathon, each student running laps around the grassy field carried...
Casa de Amistad to host ‘MOSAIC: Opening Doors and Illuminating Pathways’ benefit event
Casa de Amistad, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth development organization, is celebrating 24 years of student...
Sorelle San Diego’s spring concert examines the question of purpose
Women’s chamber chorus Sorelle San Diego will present What Was I Made For?, a spring...
Mystics in the Making: Spiritual Arts Institute offers metaphysical training of all kinds
Tucked away in an unassuming office complex is a place dedicated to helping souls grow....
San Dieguito Art Guild to hold Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour
San Dieguito Art Guild will host a Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour...
‘Telling Your Story: Vignettes and Reflections’ Writing Workshop to be held in Solana Beach
Are your relatives and friends urging you to share your life experiences? Would you like...
Taste of Leucadia 2025: Local Leucadia food and beverage festival set for April 17
Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association will host its popular 12th Annual Taste of Leucadia event on...
North Coast Rep to feature world premiere comic mystery ‘Peril in the Alps’
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present world premiere comic mystery “Peril in the Alps” from...
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Top local chef Andrew Bachelier and skate legend Tony Hawk partner on new North County restaurant
Chick & Hawk, a gourmet fried chicken sandwich eatery, is scheduled to open in June...
10-year-old concerto composer anticipates La Jolla performance
Mikita Li began playing piano at age 5 and has since been invited to several...
Athenaeum now accepting entries for 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition
The call for entries for the Athenaeum’s 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition is open from April...
The Country Friends announces 2025 Art of Fashion chairs
The Country Friends (TCF), recently announced that longtime community leader Sandra Maas will serve as...
April 4 issue: Local and regional events
Discovery Tour, Family Day Nature Collective, a conservation and science education nonprofit, will lead a...
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Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club to hold annual Golf Ball Drop benefit event
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club recently announced its 9th Annual Golf Ball Drop and Silent Auction,...
Encinitas 101 MainStreet to present Encinitas Spring Street Fair
The 40th Annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair returns to downtown Encinitas on Saturday, April 26,...
ECR St. Paddy’s Party brings joy and generosity to St. Andrew’s
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club (ECR) celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style at St....
Volunteers needed for the North Coastal Volunteer Sheriff’s Patrol
The North Coastal Sheriff’s Station is currently recruiting for its Volunteer Sheriff’s Patrol program. This...
Tony award-winning Hadestown: Teen Edition to be presented by La Costa Canyon High School theatre department
The La Costa Canyon High School theatre department will present the Tony award-winning Hadestown: Teen...
San Dieguito Academy presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid
San Dieguito High School Academy will present performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, written by...
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Earth Month: Nature Collective offers four free nature events in April
Celebrating Earth Month all year round, Nature Collective celebrates nature by hosting four free events...
San Diego Automotive Museum to host second annual Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament
The San Diego Automotive Museum recently announced its second annual Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament,...
San Diego Writers Festival celebrates storytelling, poetry, publishing, and the joy of reading
Whether you’re a literary lion, an obscure writer, an aspiring poet, a bibliophile, a scribe...
SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day returns May 15
In celebration of National Bike Month, SANDAG invites the San Diego region to participate in...
March 21 issue: Local and regional events
‘Local Author Showcase’ event at Encinitas Library A “Local Author Showcase” will be held at...
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The Arc of San Diego to present 2025 Gala ‘The Greatest Place on Earth’
Experience the magic and excitement of The Greatest Place on Earth, while making a positive...
Cardiff 101 Main Street to host 15th Annual Taste of Cardiff
Cardiff 101 Main Street will present the 15th Annual Taste of Cardiff on Thursday, May...
Encinitas-based nonprofits team up to prevent food waste
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and ProduceGood, two Encinitas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, are partnering to spread...
Del Mar Grandstand Stage 2025 concerts to feature Ziggy Marley, Maxwell, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The San Diego County Fair's 2025 Toyota Summer Concert Series on the Corona Grandstand Stage...
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Watch horses dance in HITS Del Mar Horsepark’s spring dressage series
It’s time for dressage season once again at HITS Del Mar Horsepark. The six-show 2025...
Community Resource Center’s CRC Tea celebrates 30 years of comion and community impact
Community Resource Center (CRC) invites the community to its 30th Annual CRC Tea fundraiser on...
Anoushka Shankar reflects on storied legacy: ‘Am I a torch bearer, a tradition breaker, a pioneer, or a silver-spoon kid?’
Growing up as the daughter and prized student of Ravi Shankar, the world's most famous...
Event canceled: Whale migration topic of talk at lagoon
NOTE: This event below has been canceled) The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation will host a presentation...
March 7 issue: Local and regional events
The Hutchins Consort to hold concert in Encinitas The Hutchins Consort, ”an innovative violin chamber...
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Review: Funny and smart ‘Constitution’ starkly shows the flaws of 237-year-old document
North Coast Repertory Theatre is presenting the San Diego premiere of the most-produced play in...
Cardiff Library birthday celebration to feature half-price Book & Media Sale
The Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library invite book lovers of all ages to the...
2025 Encinitas State of the City address to be held March 20
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce will host its 2025 Encinitas State of the City address...
Brandeis San Dieguito Chapter to hold annual Book and Author Luncheon
The Brandeis San Dieguito Chapter will hold its annual Book and Author Luncheon on Tuesday,...