$20 Tickets to Celebrate Carlsbad Day at LEGOLAND®

April 27

The sixth annual ‘Celebrate Carlsbad Day’ at LEGOLAND® California will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 1 pm to 8 pm. Specially priced $20 ‘Celebrate Carlsbad Day’ tickets include admission with park hours extended to 8 p.m. SEA LIFE™ Aquarium tickets are also available at a discounted rate of $7 each. Parking is $15 at the gate.

The highlight of the day will be live performances by students from all Carlsbad Unified School District Schools from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on a special stage set up in Miniland U.S.A. Interspered between the performances will be recognition of event sponsors, elected officials and highlights of outstanding programs.

LEGOLAND® will donate will hands-on science-based field trips and a portion of the event proceeds to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation to support district-wide science initiatives for students at all Carlsbad Unified School District Schools.

These specially priced tickets are available in advance only through the Carlsbad Educational Foundation and local ticket sales outlets including: All Carlsbad Unified schools, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (5934 Priestly Drive), Carlsbad Visitors Bureau (400 Carlsbad Village Drive), OPUS Bank (7690 El Camino Real) US Bank (2520 El Camino Real and 7730 El Camino Real), Lola’s 7 Up Market & Deli (3292 Roosevelt St.), San Marcos Boys & Girls Club (1 Positive Place), Vista Boys & Girls Club (410 W. California Ave) and the Carlsbad Educational Foundation (5631 Palmer Way, Suite L).

To become a sponsor or to purchase tickets and have them emailed directly to you, call the Carlsbad Educational Foundation at (760) 929-1555. www.CarlsbadEd.org

Calling All Kid Builders, Makers, Inventors and Scientists! Build It Workshops is Now Open for Kids with Imagination

Is your child the type that loves to build things? With over fifty different building activities, including a special Build It Workshop project every day, your child’s brain will buzz with excitement with the thrill of actually building something that rolls, moves, flies or floats. Think out of the box and build and take home a functioning robot made from spare parts! Build It Workshops supports and encourages S.T.E.M. which is Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Their mission is to inspire kids to be builder of things instead of consumer of things.

There are no reservations needed. Every day Build It Workshops offers a daily building project or activity.  It is kind of an impromptu class that they call the “Daily Build”.  Daily Build’s material fees for non-members cost between $3-$10 depending on the project.  Junior Builder Club members always get the Daily Build for free.  One week you could be building a robot out of tupperware and the next a race car from water bottles. Sometimes, they will clear the entire workshop and try to build the biggest cardboard castle ever! You never know what we they will be building!

Build It Workshops offers unique building birthday parties, classes, school field trips, after school classes, home school classes, and much more. Build It Workshop is now open at 1818 Marron Road #103, Carlsbad 92008 (near Souplantation and the Westfield Carlsbad Mall) Call (760) 720-0001 or visit www.thekidworkshop.com.

30th Annual Fiesta Old Town: Hot Tamales, Hot Salsa, and Hot Music = One Hot Weekend!

May 3 - 5, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm

The spiciest weekend of the year is “hot, hot, hot” as Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo has expanded from a two-day festival to a three-day festival extravaganza! The 30th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo, presented by Corona & Corona Light, is going all out in 2013 by closing down the entire Historic Old Town area and transforming the streets into the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5.

This fiesta features three stages with live entertainment, over 40 bands, traditional ballet folklorico dancers, Lucha Libre performances, equestrian shows, a mercado with over 100 retail and food booths, a beer garden, and Lowrider Lane! There’s something for everyone including a children’s area complete with fun carnival rides and games, entertainment, stage coach rides provided by Wells Fargo, and an array of interactive activities to learn the history behind this beloved holiday. After so much excitement, appease your appetite by visiting over fifteen restaurants to enjoy zesty food and quench your thirst with margaritas and Corona & Corona Light specials.

Admission to the fiesta is free. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be surrounded by the history and culture of Mexico! For additional information please call (619) 291-4903 or visit www.fiestaoldtown.com.

Encinitas Classic Car Nights

May 16, Thursday, 5:30pm-7:30pm

The streets of Downtown Encinitas will be rockin’ and rollin’ when Encinitas Classic Car Nights comes to Downtown Encinitas May through September. The third Thursday of each summer month from 5:30pm-7:30pm, hot rods, woodies and other classic and vintage cars will line South Coast Hwy 101 from D Street to J Street. These beauties will be parked in dedicated lots, along the Hwy 101 as well as on side streets.

This year’s series will have numerous dedicated lots for car clubs! There will be live music at three venues: SMOG Test Only Center, Lumberyard Courtyard, and Cardiff Classics. The Small Mall, Sofspra, The Lumberyard, Coastal Furniture and The Black Sheep will host additional car clubs.

Special “Recommended Parking for Classic Cars” signs will make added room for the many cars who park in available curbside spots. No entry or registration is necessary; this is a free event for classic car owners and enthusiast!

Come to downtown Encinitas for the unbeatable combination of historic cars and historic Hwy 101 and experience this national award-winning MainStreet! The Classic Car Nights are held on South Coast Hwy 101 from D Street to J Street in Downtown Encinitas. For more information visit http://www.encinitas101.com or call Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association (DEMA) at (760) 943.1950.

5th Annual Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion Show

May 18, Saturday, 6:00pm Reception, 7:00pm Show

The 5th Annual Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion Show will be held on May 18 and will showcase the diverse and unique fashions of local retailers. The event will be held in the banquet room of the Encinitas Community & Senior Center. The evening will begin with a 6pm reception featuring wine, beer and appetizers from nearby restaurants, and live music. After the reception, the runway models will take the stage accompanied by the music of hip local DJ, Gabe Vega, at 7pm.

Tickets will be on sale online and at the DEMA office in early May. Ticket pricing is $25 for general admission and $40 for VIP. VIP tickets include a reserved seat and swag bag. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit a local nonprofit charity, Community Resource Center.

The reception and show will be held at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. For more information please visit http://www.encinitas101.com or call DEMA at 760-943-1950.

Pari Land Miniature City and Kid’s Activity Center is the “Happiest Place in Carlsbad”

Welcome to Pari Land! If you are looking for a wonderful world of imagination and creativity for your children or grandchildren, this is the place for you. Pari Land is the largest indoor children’s playground and activity center in North County. Think of Disney’s “It’s a Small World” and add hands-on experiences, like none other in San Diego or North County, and you have Pari Land. It’s a scaled down city for kids with play-size buildings, stores, theater, police station, grocery store with shopping carts, and mini cars to drive on roads.

Discover interactive and unique activities. Pari Land is the only place in North County that has a water play area that includes a water table and a special Pipe Fountain. Your children will love becoming little plumbers by fitting together pvc pipes, twisting and turning them and building them with water flowing through them! Connecting large-size assorted plastic tubes to direct water flow is so much fun and very educational. Children will develop and strengthen hand to eye coordination by actually building. The water table is a great place for boat races, fishing and splashing around.

Another unique and fun activity is their amazing Light Bright Wall. Here children can plug large acrylic rods into a light wall and create colorful light patterns. Every child loves Glow Sticks, right? Think of all the fun and imagination children will have with hundreds of multi-colored lighted pegs as they insert them into the Light Bright Wall!

Pari Land is a place for unique adventures and imagination.

Pari Land is open everyday for walk-ins, camps, after school, weekends, classes, school field trips, and birthday parties. Children ages 1 to 12 cost is only $12 and there’s no time limit! Parents are free! Pari Land has a restaurant with lounge for parents to relax (while the kids are playing) and enjoy something to eat and variety of hot and cold beverages; or

they can go on-line with free WiFi. The restaurant or coffee shop is a perfect and affordable place for birthday parties! Be sure to bring socks because kids need to remove their shoes. Clip their money saving coupon in this edition and Get $2 OFF admission!

Pari Land is located at 2614 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Call (760) 720-7274 or for more information visit www.pariland.com.

25th Annual Deep Pit BBQ and Poetry Slam Under the Big Top

May 17 - 18, Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm-4pm

The San Dieguito Heritage Museum celebrates local heritage by hosting its annual BBQ and Poetry Slam at the Museum. The 25th annual event has become a community tradition as friends and families enjoy visiting the museum and tasting great food. The Poetry Slam kicks off the festivities on Friday, May 17, followed by the BBQ on Saturday, May 18.

The stage is set under the circus tent for the Poetry Under the Stars poetry slam. Full Moon Poets and the San Dieguito Heritage Museum present this free event on Friday. Poets’ call is 6:30pm for those who wish to enter, and poets need to bring three of their original poems. The audience simply needs to be prepared to have a good time. There is a concession stand to purchase beverages, beer, and snacks. There could be some adult language, so bring your earmuffs if you embarrass easily. There is no cover charge but the popcorn bucket for the prize money will be passed through the audience. For more information on the Poetry Slam visit www.fullmoonpoets.org.

This year the Deep Pit BBQ returns, where the meat is cooked slowly in the ground. There’s no better way to BBQ! Food is served until 2:30pm on Saturday, and throughout the event spectators are encouraged to browse the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. The exhibits feature kids’ activities, a silent auction, a $100 cash drawing, and a bake sale. Several antique vehicles are on display, including a 1957 Del Mar Fire Department fire engine, a stagecoach, and a 1917 Model T Ford. Local businesses help sponsor the BBQ and many museum activities. Sponsorships are available. Tickets are $10-$30; kids under 5 are free with an adult.

Both events are held at the San Diego Heritage Museum, located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Tickets for the events are available at the museum or on the museum website, www.sdheritage.org. For more information call the museum office at 760-632-9711.

Mother’s Day Weekend Art & Garden Tour

May 11 - 12, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

San Dieguito Art Guild is pleased to announce its 19th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art and Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, from 10am-4pm. This year’s self-guided tour of unique gardens meanders through the nostalgic beach town of Leucadia, then east through New Encinitas, and onto the winding rural roads past the estates of historic Olivenhain. The gardens are easily accessible in a day, but nevertheless many visitors choose to take both days to complete the tour.

Each elegant private garden features several San Dieguito Art Guild members who have their artwork on display and for sale. All art pieces, priced directly from the artists, are originals and include paintings, original drawings, fine art photography, sculptures, unique glass, metal and gourd art, and one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.

“The Art and Garden Tour is an annual fundraiser that helps support the Guild’s operating expenses as well as art programs that benefit the community, such as the ‘Try It You’ll Like It’ workshops,” says San Dieguito Art Guild President, Cheryl Ehlers. “We’re also excited to use a portion of the event’s proceeds to provide a cash grant to an underserved high school art department in our community.”

Tickets are $20 per person and cover admission for both Saturday and Sunday, and include a souvenir booklet and map with driving directions to each location. Ticket holders can feel free to re-visit a favorite home or split their visits over the weekend. Tickets may be purchased either online or in person at the Off Track Gallery, 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C103 (in the Lumberyard Shopping Center behind St. Tropez Bakery) in Encinitas, CA. Tickets may also be purchased at any of the featured homes during the event.

For more information about the 19th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art and Garden Tour, please contact the Art Guild at (760) 942-3636 or go online at www.offtrackgallery.com.

April

Whale Watching Season

4/1

April Fool’s Day

4/1

Padres vs Mets –

Padres first game of the season.

4/1

The Carlsbad Flower Fields

open www.theflowerfields.com

4/1-4/7

Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Interactive activities, new butterfly and bird species features, and more. www.sdzsafaripark.org

4/1-4/7

Moonlight Stage Productions presents Born Yesterday

at the AVO Playhouse. 303 Main Street, Vista. www.moonlightstage.com

4/1-4/14

The Old Globe Theatre presents A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

www.theoldglobe.org

4/1-4/21

The Old Globe Theatre presents Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House

www.theoldglobe.org

4/1-4/21

New Village Arts presents One Flew Over Cuckoo’s Nest

New Village Arts Theatre, 2787-B State Street, Carlsbad. (760) 433-3245 or www.newvillagearts.org

4/1-4/30

Carlsbad Sea Life Aquarium celebrates Earth Day

all month long. Inspiring kids to do their part in caring for our seas. Tickets $5-$20. (760) 918-LEGO or www.sealifeus.com

4/1-6/15

Dr. Entomo’s Palace of Exotic Wonders

at National history of Museum 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park. (619) 232-3821 www.sdnat.org

4/3

Scholastic Surf Series High School State Championships

at South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside, 7am-430pm. (760) 439-0863 www.surfsss.org.

4/3

Wow! First Wednesday David de Alva, Passion Guitar, Percussion, & Dance

at California Center of Arts in Escondido 4, 7pm Free event www.artcenter.org

4/4

Taste of Leucadia

on Hwy 101 in Leucadia. Tickets at www.leucadia101.com

4/4

Jazz at the Oceanside Museum

featuring Susanna Kurner Trio www.oma-online.org

4/4

In the Mood

at California Center of Arts in Escondido 3 & 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org

4/2,5,6

Murder in the Cathedral

at Civic Center 2 & 7pm www.sdcivic.org

4/5-4/6

Star Party at Miracosta College

Baseball Field. 8-10pm Stargazing with binoculars and telescopes www.miracosta.edu

4/5

Encinitas State of City event

at Community Center 5-8pm www.encinitaschamber.com

4/5

Cruisin’ Grand Escondido

5-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s main road Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

4/5-4/7

Goodguys 13th Meguilar Del Mar Nationals

at Del Mar Fairground www.good-guys.com

4/5-4/7

9th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Motor and Car Show

at La Jolla Cove on 4/7 and Cocktail Party on 4/5 www.lajollaconcours.com

4/4-7

A Bad Day in Shootersville by Theatre West

in San Marcos (760) 744-9000

4/6

Junior Carlsbad Marathon

for kids 12 and under, 7:50am-11am.

www.Carlsbad5000.com

4/6

This is Jazz! 2013

At Carlsbad Library Auditorium 4pm (760)434-2904 www.carlsbadca.gov

4/6

NCAA Final Four National Championship

www.ncaa.com

4/6

Earthday Hike & Clean-up

Cerro De Las Posas Ridgeline/Double Peak 9am www.san-marcos.net

4/7

Golden Voice presents Super Why Live! “You’ve Got the Power”

At Balboa Theatre. 2,5pm www.sdcivic.org

4/7

Sunday Live Music

at Ignite Bistro Franklin Jenkins w/guest Tammy Urie www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

4/7

Carlsbad 5000 – World’s fastest 5K!

Competitor Group (800) 311-1255 www.Carlsbad5000.com

4/7

SD Humane Society presents Project KEPPT Day.

Companion animal food drive, micro-chipping, behavior and training advice, and housing and veterinary financial aid referrals. 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside. (760) 757-4357 Ext2907 or www.sdhumane.org

4/7

Oceanside Yacht Club Opening Day

12pm-4pm. 1950 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside. (760) 722-5751 or www.oceansideyc.net

4/7

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Motor and Car Show

at La Jolla Cove. www.lajollaconcours.com

4/7

Kids’ Day at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad 

Face painting, crafts and more. (760) 431-0352. www.theflowerfields.com

4/8-4/12

SD Humane Society and SPCA presents Annual Animal Adventure Camp

Hands on for %-13 yr olds with small animals. 9-3pm. 5500 Gaines St, San Diego. www.sdhumane.org

4/8

NCAA Final Four National Championship

www.ncaa.com

4/9

Arlo Guthrie

at Balboa Theatre 7:30pm www.sdcivic.org

4/10

SD Humane Society and SPCA presents Planting with Pooch

6:30-8:00pm 572 Airport Road Oceanside www.sdhumane.org

4/11

Botox Bazaar fun event

at Before-N-After in San Marcos www.beforenafter.us

4/12

Miracosta College’s International Film Series

1 &7pm Free admission. 1 Barnard Drive Oceanside, (760) 795-6815 or www.miracosta.edu

4/12

San Marcos Friday Fun Nites

Crafts, games, pizza, movies for children aged 4-12 at San Elijo Recreation Center. Professional supervision. $20 per child. 6pm-10pm. (760) 744-9000 or www.san-marcos.net

4/12-4/14

Home Improvement Show

at Del Mar Fairground www.showsusa.net

4/12, 4/27

Birch Aquarium Grunion Run

at La Jolla beach. Hundreds of the small, silvery fish ride the waves onto shore for this remarkable mating ritual. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

4/12-9/12

Dino-Jaws at San Diego Natural History Museum

What the Dino had for a dinner. 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park. (619) 232-3821 www.sdnat.org

4/13

Community Science Fair

at Miracosta College, 1-4pm 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. (760) 757-2121 www.miracosta.edu

4/12

Cruisin’ Grand Escondido

5-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s main road Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

4/12, 4/26

SD Humane Society presents Doggie Café

Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other dogs. $10 sugg. donation. 6pm-8pm. 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside. (619) 243-3432 or www.sdhumane.org

4/12-14

Coachella Concert Weekend

www.coachella.com

4/13

MoCA SD Field Trip Explore Tijuana’s Explosive Art Scene

Registration and tickets at www.mcasd.org

4/13

March of Dimes March for Babies

8am, Oceanside Pier. 3.5 mile walk. www.marchforbabies.org

4/13

Old Poway Park hosts Standard Flower Show

9am-3pm. Admission free for all ages. Old Poway Park at 14134 Midland Road, Poway. (858) 668-4576 www.poway.org

4/13

Bluegrass Day at The Flower Fields

in Carlsbad 11-4pm (760)431-0352

4/13

San Marcos Friday Fun Nites

Crafts, games, pizza, movies for children aged 4-12 at San Elijo Recreation Center. Professional supervision. $20 per child. 6pm-10pm. (760) 744-9000 or www.san-marcos.net

4/13-20

Parade of Bloomin Baskets and Pots

at Weidner’s Garden in Encinitas www.weidners.com

4/13

Awake! Orchestra and Choir

in Rancho Santa Fe www.pacificbach.com

4/13

Sees San Elijo Hills Country Fair

at San Elijo Elem School. 10am-4pm. (888) 726-3545 www.smusd.org

4/13-5/5

The Odd Couple

at the North Coast Repertory Theatre Solana Beach (858) 481-1055 www.northcoastrep.org

4/13-14

Healthy Living Festival

at Del Mar Fairgrounds www.healthylivingfestival.com.

4/14

Scholastic Surf Series High School State Championships

at South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside, 7am-430pm. (760) 439-0863 www.surfsss.org.

4/14

Zydeco Day, Free Accordion Concert

at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad 11-4pm

4/14

Spring Festival at Via Vera Cruz Street

in San Marcos. Music, entertainment, food, booths. www.sanmarcoschamber.com

4/14

Sunday Live Music

at Ignite Bistro Good Vibrations w Patrick Quillin www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

4/14-4/15

Asian Arts in Garden

9-4pm at San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas (760) 436-3036 www.sdbgarden.org

4/14-4/22

Journey to Cuba

at Oceanside Museum of Art. 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. (760) 435-3720 www.oma-online.org.

4/14

Swing into Spring Street Festival on Via Vera Cruz

in San Marcos www.swingintospringfestival.com

4/15

Franz Ferdinand

at Humphreys by the Bay www.humphreysconcerts.com.

4/16

Leo Carrillo Historic Park “Wild West Fest”

in Carlsbad 760-434-2843 www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec

4/18-5/5

68th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show

(858) 792-4252 www.delemarfairgrounds.com

4/19

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad presents 61st Annual Golf Tournament

12:30-6:30pm. 7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad. (760) 729-0207 www.bgccarlsbad.org

4/19

Cruisin’ Grand Escondido

5-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s main road Grand Avenue every Friday night. Music, food and amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

4/19

Plant Day and Orchid Odyssey

at San Diego Zoo www.sandiegozoo.org

4/19-21

Coachella Concert Weekend

www.coachella.com

4/19,20

7th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival

7:30pm. Miracosta College hosts nearly 50 performing groups from schools around the US. (760) 795-6679 www.oceansidejazzfestival.com

4/19-4/21

Del Mar Antique Show and Sale

at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Admission is $8. Discount available at www.calendarshows.com (800) 943-7501 www.sdfair.com

4/20

La Costa Canyon High School Arts and Crafts Fair

with live music, crafts, raffles promoting Visual and Performing Arts (760) 436-6136 www.lccarturn@yahoo.com

4/20

San Marcos Talent Show

at Community Center 5pm www.san-marcos.net.

4/20

Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Trey McIntype Project

at Balboa Theatre 8pm

www.sdcivic.org

4/20

Keyshia Cole

Humphreys by the Bay www.humphreysconcerts.com

4/20

Sea Days at Birch Aquarium

Party for The Planet www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

4/20

Encinitas Garden Festival & Tour

10am-4:30pm. (760) 753-8615 www.encinitasgardenfestival.org

4/20

The Vagina Monologues

7pm at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Solana Beach. Tickets socialaction@uufsd.org

4/20-22

High School Scholastic Surf Series Oceanside Harbor

www.surfsss.org

4/20

SD Humane Society presents Paws for Parkinson’s Pet Festival

Walk & run. 7am-1pm (619) 243-3432 or www.sdhumane.org

4/20,23,26,28

Aida at Civic Center

2,7pm www.sdcivic.org

4/20

13th Annual Taste of Hillcrest

noon-4pm. $30-$35. (619) 233-5008 www.fabuloushillcrest.com

4/20-21

Work at Home Business Expo

sponsored by GoDaddy at Del Mar Fairgrounds www.wahbexpo.com

4/20-21

Library Book Sale

at Georgina Cole Library in Carlsbad 760-602-2020

4/20

San Diego Tour de Cure

10-, 30-, 50-, or 100-mile cycling fundraiser starting at Torrey Pines High School, San Diego. tour.diabetes.org

4/20-21

Oceanside Days of Art

on Pier View Way and Civic Center Drive, 10am-5pm. Local artists display work near Oceanside Civic Center. (760) 433-3532 or www.ocaf.info

4/21

Bridal Bazaar at Del Mar Fairgrounds

10am-4pm. Tickets $12 at the door. (760) 334-5500 www.bridalbazaar.com

4/21

Sunday Live Music

at Ignite Bistro Danny Gali www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

4/21

Fallbrook Avocado Festival

9am-5pm. Exhibitors and booths in downtown Fallbrook. (760) 728-5845 www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

4/21

Concert Series at Carlsbad Library

2pm (760)602-2012 www.carlsbadca.org

4/21

Ladybug Day at San Diego Botanical Garden

10-12:30pm. 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas (760) 436-3036 www.sdbgarden.org

4/21

Legoland MS Walk

7am. 1.5-mile loop through the Park to raise money to support the MS Society. www.mswalk.com

4/21

5K Run/Walk for Life & Free Community Health Fair

hosted by the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation, Embarcadero Marina Park North & South, San Diego. (888) 249-9575 www.walkforlife.us

4/21

Family Days at the San Diego Maritime Museum

Free Admission for Kids with ages 12 and under. (619) 234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org

4/25

Two Wheels Thursdays

Community Bike Ride. 7-9pm www.encinitas101.com

4/25-27

NFL Draft

4/25

Botox Bazaar fun event at Before-N-After

in San Marcos www.beforenafter.us

4/26-5/5

Parallel Lives

at Brooks Theatre in Oceanside. www.oceansidetheatre.org.

4/26

Miracosta College’s International Film Series

1 &7pm Free admission. 1 Barnard Drive Oceanside, (760) 795-6815 or www.miracosta.edu

4/26-28

Oceanside Theatre Company presents Parallel Lives

Brooks Theatre, 217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. For full date listing call (760) 433-8900 or visit www.oceansidetheatre.org

4/26-4/28

Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series

Trio with Voice. Wine reception & music. www.mainlymozart.org

4/26

Cruisin’ Grand Escondido

5-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s main road Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

4/27

Blues Day at the Flower Fields

in Carlsbad 1-4pm (760)431-0352 www.flowerfields.com

4/27

$20 ticket to Legoland! Carlsbad Day at Legoland.

Proceeds go to Carlsbad Schools. www.carlsbaded.org.

4/27

Train Song Festival-The Age of Steam

at Old Poway Park www.poway.org

4/27

Color Rebirth

the largest painting party at the Valley View Casino Center, 8pm. 3500 Valley View Casino Center, San Diego. (619) 224-4171www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com

4/27

Red Hatter’s Rendezvous

at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. Fashion show, wagon rides, refreshments, and door prizes. (760) 431-0352. www.theflowerfields.com

4/27

County Flea Market

at Bates Nut Farm Valley Center.9-4pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz

4/27-28

Community Day at Legoland

Special Fun Filled Day Event for the Local Residents. www.legoland.com

4/27-28

San Diego Kids Expo & Fair

at Del Mar Fairground www.SanDiegoKidsExpo.com

4/27-28

San Diego Wine Show

at Del Mar Fairground www.sandiegowineshow.com

4/27-28

Ladybug Weekend at Weidner’s Gardens in Encinitas

Free live ladybugs for all kids until they run out! Lots of fun arts and crafts. www.weidners.com

4/27-28

Adams Avenue Unplugged

More than 170 live, acoustic musical performances along a two-mile stretch of Adams Ave., San Diego. (619) 282-7329 or www.adamsavenuebusiness.com

4/27-28

Adventure Series Family Campouts

at Lake Poway. (858) 668-4772 or www.poway.org

4/27-28

Photo Video West show

at Del Mar Fairgrounds - contests, seminars, photo displays, photo products, how-to demos www.photovideowest.com.

4/27-28

Mission Federal ArtWalk

in Little Italy. www.missionfederalartwalk.org.

4/27-28

Spring Fling Craft Fair

at Bates Nut Farm Valley Center. 9-4pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz

4/27-28

DEMA presents the 30th Annual Encinitas Street Fair

9am-5pm. Along the South Coast Hwy 101 between D and J Streets. (760) 943-1950 www.encinitas101.com

4/27-6/2

The Old Globe presents Other Desert Cities

www.theoldglobe.org

4/28

Car Show Heartbeat Classic Chevy

at Bates Nut Farm Valley Center. 9-3pm.

4/28

La Jolla Half Marathon

www.lajollamarathon.com

4/14

Sunday Live Music at Ignite

with H&I www.ignitecarlsbad.com

4/28

Mira Costa Choirs sing Mozart

at Miracosta College Tickets $8-$12. 1 Barnard Drive Oceanside, Concert Hall, bldg. 2400. (760) 795-6815 or www.miracostatheatre.com

4/28

5th Annual San Diego Breath of Hope 5K Walk

at Bloch Cancer Survivor’s Park, 4100 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. Walk time 9am. www.sdbreathofhope.kintera.org

4/29

11th Annual Dennis Campbell Memorial Golf Tournament

presented by the San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation. (619) 515-9908 www.sdbtf.org

4/30

Tuesday Movie at Encinitas Library

4-6pm Free. www.encinitas101.com

4/30

Billy Elliot The Musical

at Civic Center 7pm www.sdcivic.org

4/30

Annual Student Art Exhibit

at Miracosta College. 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. (760) 757-2121 www.miracosta.edu

May

5/1

Jazz and Commercial Student Showcase

at Miracosta College 7:30pm. www.miracosta.edu

5/1-5

Billy Elliot The Musical

at the Civic Theatre. 1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego. (619) 570-1100 www.sdcivic.org

5/2-5

Dance Break 2013

at Miracosta College. Tickets $8-12. Seating is reserved. (760) 757-2121 www.miracosta.edu

5/3

Crusin’ Grand Escondido

Era cars line Escondido’s main road, Grand Ave every Friday night. www.cruisinggrand.com

5/3

US Air Force of The Golden West Concert Band

at the Civic Theatre. 1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego. (619) 570-1100 www.sdcivic.org

5/3-4

Star Party at Miracosta College

Baseball Field. 8-10pm Stargazing with binoculars and telescopes www.miracosta.edu

5/3-5

Annual Fiesta Old Town

Hot Tamales, Salsa, & Music. One Hot Weekend! Fri 5-10pm, Sat & Sun 11-5pm

5/4-5

Chocolate Celebration

at SD Maritime Museum 1492 North Harbor Drive, SD 92101 www.sdmaritime.org

5/4

Arts Crafts and Psychic Fair

1-4pm “Grace Spiritual Center” at Encinitas Community Library 540 Cornish Drive in Encinitas, 92024 www.gracespiritualcenter.com

5/4

Childhelp SoCal fundraiser

6-11pm Hotel Del Coronado

5/4

Annual Pug Party

at The Fair Grounds 10-4pm www.pugbutts.com

5/4

Young Life Tea Party

at Bates Nut Farm 3-5pm batesnutfarm.biz

5/4

7th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival

Miracosta college hosts nearly 50 performing groups from schools around US. (760)795-6679 www.oceansidejazzfestival.com

5/4

19th Annual Humane Society and SPCA Walk for Animals fundraiser

9am-noon. Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay. Pet lovers and vendors come together to celebrate San Diego animals. (619) 243-3408 www.sdhumane.org

5/4

Jazz Festival at Miracosta College

3pm. (760) 757-2121 www.miracosta.edu

5/4-5

Art in the Pines at the Reserve

Artist’s booths featuring nature-inspired art. You can watch the artists at work the first two weeks of May. 10-4pm www.torreypine.org

5/4-5

Scholastic Surf Series High School State Championships

at South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside. 7-4:30pm (760)439-0863 www.surfsss.org

5/4-6

30th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo

Interactive, educational event in Old Town San Diego, free to the public and appropriate for families. Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com

5/5

Cinco de Mayo

5/5

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

at Melrose Ranch, 11am-3pm. Tickets $15-$45. www.escondidohistory.org

5/5

Sunday Live Music at Ignite Bistro

w Franklin Jenkins www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

5/5

Carlsbad Village Street Faire

8am-5pm. Vendors, food, children’s activities, and exhibits. Parking at Westfield Plaza Camino Real, Carlsbad. www.carlsbad.org (760) 945-9288

5/5

3rd Annual Safari Park Half Marathon

6:30am (619) 557-3915 or at www.sandiegozoo.org

5/5

Celebrate Miracosta: A Showcase of Classical Music

3pm. Solo students from the applied classical music program perform, and scholarship winners will be announced. Tickets $8-$10. (760) 757-2121 www.miracosta.edu

5/10

Miracosta College’s International Film Series

1pm and 7pm. (760) 757-2121 www.miracosta.edu

5/10-26

San Diego Musical Theatre: Sound of Music

at Birch North Park Theatre www.sdmt.org

5/10

Music by the Sea Series

Christopher Goodpasture 7:30-9pm www.encinitas101.com

5/10,11

Mainly Mozart presents Anne Marie McDermott & Stephen Prutsman Pianos

at The Neurosciences Institute. 7:30pm www.mainlymozart.org

5/10-12

12th Annual Gator By the Bay Louisiana-style Zydeco, blues & crawfish festival

Mother’s Day Weekend on San Diego Bay. (619) 234-8612 or www.gatorbythebay.com

5/11

Project Walk Free Charity Event

12-4pm The Crossings at Carlsbad www.projectwalk.org (760) 634-9800

5/11

Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge

at The Fair Grounds. Starts at 9 am. www.rorace.com

5/11

Girls On The Go Half Marathon

in Mission Bay 10k-5k walk/run 7am

5/11

Mainly Mozart presents Mozart & Mind Saturdays

at The Neurosciences Institute in La Jolla www.mainlymozart.org

5/11

Miracle Mothers 5K for Healthy Baby

Sponsored by Viacord at Embarcadero Marina Park South (619) 269-7047

5/11

Photocharity Concert of Hope Brings Out The Angels

(760)505-7077 www.savehomelessyouth.org

5/11

19th Annual Mother’s Day Tea

The Wood House at The Woodland Park in San Marcos. 11:30am www.cwonc.org

5/11

19th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art & Garden Tour

10-4PM Tour Various Homes & Gardens Filled with Arts in North County (760) 942-3636 www.oddtrackgallery.com

5/11

Vocal Jazz Solo Night at Miracosta College

7:30pm. The final performance of the school year by the Frequency vocal jazz ensemble. (760) 757-2121 www.miracosta.edu

5/11, 5/26

Birch Aquarium Grunion Run

at La Jolla beach. Hundreds of the small, silvery fish ride the waves onto shore for this remarkable mating ritual. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

5/11-12

Mother’s Day Sleepover at San Diego Zoo

21 & older. Special events, Mimosa & Hot Breakfast. 4pm-9am www.sandiegozoo.org

5/11-12

Bonsai Show and Sale

at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. (760) 431-0352. www.theflowerfields.com

5/11-12

Free Mother’s Day Tea and Cookies

at Weidner’s Gardens in Encinitas

5/11-12

Roar and Snore Mother’s Day Celebration

4:30-9:30am at Safari Park www.sdzsafaripark.org

5/11

4th Annual Asian Cultural Festival

a celebration of Asian-Pacific American heritage at NTC Park in Liberty Station. 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego. (619) 746-8223 or www.asianculturalfestivalsd.com

5/12

Mother’s Day

5/12

Mother’s Day Live Music

at Ignite Bistro in Carlsbad with Danny Gali www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

5/12

Mother’s Day World Famous “Gospel Sunday Brunch”

at the House of Blues. Two seatings: 10am and 1pm. 1055 Fifth Ave, San Diego 92101 619-525-1935 www.hob.com/sandiego.

5/12

Chocolate Day at San Diego Botanical Garden

10-4pm Chocolate tasting, music, & kids activities . 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas (760) 436-3036 www.sdbgarden.org

5/12

Rock Through Ages

at Miracosta College 7:30pm www.miracosta.edu

5/12

Mother’s Day Tea at Park Hyatt Resort

Make reservation early by calling (760)448-1234 www.parkaviara.hyatt.com

5/12-19

Amgen Cycling Tour of California

begins in Escondido and ends in San Francisco www.amgentourofcalifornia.com

5/12

Mother’s Day Celebration

at Carlsbad Flower Fields. (760) 431-0352. www.theflowerfields.com

5/13-19

41th Annual National Senior Tennis Tournament

at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Admission free and open to the public. 2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla. (888) 828-0948 or www.ljbtc.com

5/15

Ladies Night at Bates Nut Farm

A night of “Life’s a Beach.” Reservations required. www.batesnutfarm.biz

5/16

Botox Bazaar fun event

at Before-N-After in San Marcos www.beforenafter.us

5/16

4th Annual Taste of Cardiff

from 5pm-8pm. $25 tickets in advance. www.tasteofcardiff.com

5/16

Encinitas Classic Car Nights

5:30pm Hwy 101 in Encinitas www.encinitas101.com

5/16-19

Rapunzel - A Hairy Tale at 3 Civic Ctr Dr.

San Marcos www.san-marcos.net

5/16-18

Quilts, Crafts, & Sewing Show

at The Fair Grounds 10-5pm www.quiltscraftsew.com

5/16

Museum of Contemporary Art presents “25 and under” art contest showcase event

www.mcasd.org

5/17

Plant Day & Orchid Odyssey

at the San Diego Zoo. (619)231-1515 www.sandiegozoo.org

5/17-18

Mainly Mozart Presents The St. Lawrence String Quartet

at The Neurosciences Institute in La Jolla 7:30pm www.mainlymozart.org

5/17-18

138th annual Preakness Stakes Horse Race

Gates open at 9am. www.surfsideraceplace.com

5/17-19

Dog Show Mt. Palomer Kennel Club

at Bates Nut Farm www.batesnutfarm.biz

5/18-19

Encinitas Sports Festival

Two-days of sporting events – SUP Race, 5K Race, Triathlon. www.encinitasrace.com

5/18

Sea Days at Birch aquarium

Breathing in Climate Change. www.birchaquarium.ucsd.edu

5/18

Mainly Mozart presents Mozart & Mind Satudays

at The Neurosciences Institute in La Jolla www.mainlymozart.org

5/18

Stand Up Paddle Race

(760) 635-1797 Details at www.multisports.com

5/18-5/19

Southern California Beach Soccer Championships

at Oceanside Harbor, 8am-6pm. (760) 473-8329 www.beachsoccerusa.org

5/18

Cardiff 101 Main Street presents Spring Fling

Live music, treats from local eateries, a kids’ zone, guided tours of the downtown floral park, art, and more. Free admission. www.cardiff101.com

5/18

Encinitas Lifestyles Fashion Show

at Community Center. Tickets www.encinitas101.com

5/18-19

Old Poway Park hosts Community Band Festival

11am-8pm. Old Poway Park at 14134 Midland Road, Poway. (858) 668-4576 www.poway.org

5/18

Operation Appreciation

at the Pier Amphitheater, Oceanside, 11am-4pm. Gives thanks to the military for their service. (760) 722-1534

5/18-19

25th Annual Deep Pit BBQ

at San Dieguito Heritage Museum. BBQ, poetry slam, kids’ activities, bake sale, antique cars, and more. Tickets $20-$30, kids under 5 free. 450 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. (760) 632-9711 or www.sdheritage.org

5/18-19

Adventure Series Family Campouts

at Lake Poway. (858) 668-4772 or www.poway.org

5/18

17th Annual North Park Festival of the Arts

10am-6pm. Free event. (619) 294-2501 www.northparrkfestivalofarts.com

5/18

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center Gala 2013

1580 Cannon Rd., Carlsbad. (760) 804-1969 www.aguahedionda.org

5/18-19

Miracosta College Symphony Orchestra presents “Thaikowsky’s Masterwork Symphony No.4”

7:30pm (760) 757-2121 www.miracosta.edu

5/18-19

Swan Lake at the Civic Theatre

1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego. (619) 570-1100 www.sdcivic.org

5/18

Wild West Fest

at Leo Carrillo Historic Park, Carlsbad 11am to 2pm www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec

5/19

Escondido Downtown Street Faire

is the 2nd largest street fair in the state. www.downtownescondido.com.

5/20

LCC Visual and Performing Arts presents 2nd Annual ArTurn Arts & Crafts Fair

at La Costa Canyon High School. Painters, photographers, potters, culinary treats, vendors, student art, performances from professional and student musicians and dancers, 10am-3pm. 1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad. www.lccarturn.com

5/21

Globe Guilders Fashion Show

at Bayfront Hilton featuring Naeem Khan presented by Neiman Marcus www.globeguilders.org.

5/25

16th Annual American Heritage Car Show

9am-3pm. On the lawn in Grape Day Park, Escondido. www.escondidohistory.org

5/25-9/2

Sea World Summer Nights

Sea World San Diego. Weekends only, featuring special shows and fireworks celebration. www.seaworld.com

5/26

American Heritage Car Show

at Grape Day Park in Escondido. www.downtownescondido.com.

5/27

I Love This City Memorial Day Weekend Concert Festival

at Petco Park by House of Blues www.ilovethiscityfestival.com

5/27

Memorial Day

5/28-31

Green Days American Idiot

at the Civic Theatre. 1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego. (619) 570-1100 www.sdcivic.org

5/29-6/23

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents “Becoming Cuba.”

For showtimes and ticket prices call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org

5/30

Botox Bazaar fun event

at Before-N-After in San Marcos www.beforenafter.us

June

6/1-2

Fiesta del Sol

9am-5pm. Featuring a rich live music lineup, an international food court, beer garden, arts and crafts booth. Free admission, open to all ages (beer garden 21+). Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach. (858) 481-8040 or www.fiestadelsol.net

6/8-7/4

San Diego County Fair “Game On”

This year’s the fair is filled with fun & games galore. Tickets $7-$13; ages 5 and younger free; ages 6-12 free on Tuesdays. The Fair is closed 6/10, 17, and 24 (the three Mondays.

6/15

6th Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest

Festivities include 5k low tide race on the sand, stand-up paddle races, a one-mile ocean swim, four-hour Zumba fitness marathon on the beach, beach volleyball and soccer, kite flying, pro and amateur surf contests, sand castle building, and more. 8am-4pm. www.carlsbadbeachfest.com