Things To Do In San Diego
Sherry is a passionate supporter of The Arts, education, and our revolutionary health care system in San Diego. Some of Sherry’s Recommended Upcoming Events for Spring/Early Summer in San Diego:
Annual North Park Festival of the Arts
May 20, 2012
An explosion of arts, culture and entertainment with live entertainment, specialty booths, food court, beer garden, Kid’s Art Beat, and tons more!
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pmLocation: North Park – University Ave. & 30th St.
For more information visit www.northparkfestivalofarts.com
Perspectives on Ocean Sciences Lecture Series (Additional Lectures On Website)
6:30-8 p.m. Members: FREE / Public: $8 / Students/Educators: $5 / RSVP Requested: 858-534-5771
Explore Earth’s mysteries through the Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series, presented monthly at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. From the cosmos to the ocean abyss, join Scripps researchers on their paths to discovery in this acclaimed series.
http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Adult_Programs/Lectures/
Ocean Beach: Beach Ball Festival
May 16-20
An outdoor live music, action sports, and microbrew festival. Lots of food, merchandise, beach volleyball games, a big ferris wheel, a waterslide, mechanical bull rides and a human hauler contest.
Time: Wed.-Fri. 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm / Sat. 10:00 am – 10:00 pm / Sun. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Ocean Beach: Saratoga Park, Veterans Plaza, Lifeguard & Municipal Pier Parking Lots
For more information visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com
Flower Fields Ranunculus Tours
03/01 – 05/13
Take yourself out of the ordinary and spend a few hours in one of nature’s wonders – our Fields of Dreams, our Fields of Color. A place where kids can run and adults can linger – 50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a special nursery, garden, and gift shop by Armstrong Garden Centers, and festivals throughout the season
http://www.theflowerfields.com/
Annual Sicilian Festival in Little Italy
05/20
The music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily come to the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, as part of the 19th Annual Sicilian Festival celebration.
http://www.sicilianfesta.com/
Vista, California Strawberry Festival
May 27, 2012
Strawberries will be the main event along with a 5K Fun Run and Kids Runs, as well as 200+ vendors at our street fair, carnival rides, a Strawberry Pie Eating contest, Strawberry Idol, Ms. Strawberry Shortcake, and much more! Free admission.
Time: 7:00 am – 4:00 pmLocation: Downtown Vista, 127 Main St., Downtown Vista
For more information visit www.vvba.org
2012 Summer Shakespeare Festival
The Old Globe’s world-famous Shakespeare Festival returns again this summer with a rotating repertory of three classic plays: William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” and “Richard III” and Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s “Inherit the Wind.” All three shows play under the stars in the Globe’s beautiful outdoor theatre.
http://www.theoldglobe.org/
Humphrey’s By The Bay Concert Series
April through October.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay is a San Diego summer tradition. The outdoor bayside venue boasts the biggest names in entertainment today. Concerts run April through October and past performers include Stevie Wonder, Ringo Starr, Diana Ross, Sheryl Crow, Aretha Franklin and many more. Tickets on sale late March/early April.
http://www.humphreysconcerts.com/
Blue Whale Migration
Summer 2012 5/01/12 – 7/15/12
The summer of 2011 had over 1200 giant blue whales viewed with multiple blue whales sighted during one whale watching cruise. These giants of the sea reach lengths of 100 feet. See what makes Southern California a top destination for whale watching.
Helen Woodward Spring Fling Gala
Sat, June 2, 6pm – 10pm
Helen Woodward Animal Center Pavilion: 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe (map)
The 24th annual Spring Fling black tie fundraiser at Helen Woodward Animal Center will be held on June 2, 2012 inside the Center’s Pavillion. The event, which starts at 6:30 p.m. features dinner and dancing as well as live and silent auctions. More than 20 of the top restaurants in San Diego will provide delicious fare to taste and enjoy! All proceeds benefit the pets and programs of Helen Woodward Animal Center. Tickets start at $250 per person. Sponsorship and auction opportunities are still available.
Take an Orphan Dog to Work Day
Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012
‘Take an Orphan to Work Day’ is an event at Helen Woodward Animal Center where anyone from a local business can come in and give an orphaned dog a ‘daycation.’ Through events like these, you can show family, friends and co-workers just how great orphaned animals are. Heck, you might even play match-maker!
For more information about ‘Take an Orphan to Work Day,’ visit www.animalcenter.org or call 858-756-4117!
San Diego Summer Pops
June 23 – September 2, 2012
The Ashford University Summer Pops is San Diego Symphony’s annual outdoor summer concert series. The concerts are performed on a stage we construct each year at Embarcadero Marina Park South, on San Diego Bay right behind the San Diego Convention Center. Seating options include cabaret tables, grandstand seating (fold-down chairs) and general admission lawn seating.
http://www.sandiegocoastlife.com/events/san-diego-bay/san-diego-pops.html
Minds in Motion: Exercise, Education and Support for Parkinson’s disease
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 03/02/2012 – 08/31/2012
Improve your physical fitness, gain valuable information about Parkinson’s disease, and join a support network. Our safe and healing environment provides the tools to improve balance, strength, flexibility and endurance by using a variety of fitness tools. Our highly trained instructor is uniquely qualified to work with people who are living with Parkinson’s disease and gives individual attention to each class participant. Participants also receive monthly education and support from top San Diego practitioners.
Additional Scripps Health Events & Lectures: http://www.scripps.org/events/category/classes-and-programs/
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Events from SignOnSanDiego – Next 14 Days