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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Harvest Ranch Market

Hacienda de Vega

Rancho Santa Fe Plaza’s anchor, Harvest Ranch Market, is a purveyor of fine foods, gourmet deli meats, poultry, seafood, salads, organic fruit and produce, international cheeses, wines and products of the world. This is a gourmet market that has been serving the San Diego Community for 20 years.

Locally owned and operated, Harvest Ranch features a full-service butcher shop with premium Brandt Beef and Snake River Farms Idaho Kobe Beef, Midwestern Pork, Milk-fed Veal, Colorado Lamb, fresh airchilled Chicken and Sushi-grade seafood. Their deli kitchens specialize in all natural, made-from-scratch, restaurant quality foods, and a sandwich deli featuring Boar’s Head Brand deli meats and cheeses and a wide selection of homemade salads. They offer sandwiches,

salads and bakery items daily. They have online ordering through their website deli page using GrubHub, and will deliver to your home or office. The produce department features a variety of organic and local produce, as well as imported produce from South America.

The wine department is truly second to none and each store has a team of experienced wine connoisseurs. They offer full-service catering for all occasions, inclusive of any items from their store.

Delivery options are also available to the greater Rancho Santa Fe and Encinitas areas. Harvest Ranch Market is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92014.

Visit www.harvestranchmarkets.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Escondido’s famed Hacienda de Vega of 15 years invites you to their newest location at Rancho Santa Fe Plaza in Encinitas. Located in the main plaza, next to the clock tower and water fountain, a beautifully landscaped, heated, and expansive outdoor patio with terracotta tile rooflines, colorful umbrellas, and 32-year old Jacaranda trees welcomes you! Inside is a beautifully purposed 2,700 sq. ft. restaurant. The Vega family warmly welcomes you to their newest home in Encinitas and their other location in Carlsbad on Van Allen Way. Their Carlsbad location has live music.

Bold and distinctive flavors of old-world Mexico, with new signature twists of delicious spices, are the hallmark of Patricia Vega’s amazing family recipes. One authentic signature specialty after another will awaken your taste buds with the flavors of her many fresh, daily made salsas and sauces. To nourish your body and

satisfy your soul, try any of their “old favorites” such as Enchiladas de Mole, which comes with two soft corn tortillas, shredded chicken breast, mole sauce, cream, cheese and onions. It’s served with rice and beans. If you like shrimp, try their Tequila Shrimp, jumbo shrimp sautéed in spicy tequila sauce, tomatoes, onions, Serrano chiles, and garlic over a bed of white rice. From absolutely delicious, large portioned appetizers like Mole Fries, to crispy fresh garden salads, thick old-style Mexican soups, grilled fish, steak, chicken, and wonderful desserts, you simply can’t go wrong. Stop in Mon- Fri from 3pm for Happy Hour food and drink specials on Margaritas, well drinks, wine, and draft beers. Try the carnitas, tacos, and appetizers. Hacienda de Vega is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92014, and at 5806 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad 92008. Visit www.haciendadevega.com.

Champagne French Bakery Café has locations in Del Mar Highlands, Encinitas, and Carmel Mountain. Champagne has been serving a fusion of modern and traditional French cuisine since 1987. They have an assortment of coffees, teas, breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, sandwiches, salads and soups. They are famous for their pastries, including a variety of croissants, custard brioche, cinnamon roll, raisin scone (one of our favorites), and cranberry muffin. Desserts include such delights as: Napoleon, which is a crispy puffed pastry layered with vanilla cream and topped with fondant and chocolate; crème brulee; vanilla éclair; bread pudding; and chocolate dipped

strawberries. They also serve cakes, tarts, and cookies. One of our favorites is their raspberry cookie, which is two soft cookies sandwiched with raspberry preserves and half is dipped in dark chocolate.

Try Champagne French Bakery Café for lunch under an umbrella in front of the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza clock tower and fountain.

Sandwiches include a wonderful assortment of French Dip, Turkey Florentine Panini, and Chicken Pesto. They also serve delicious salads and soups. Champagne Bakery is in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza next to Harvest Ranch Market at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9446 or visit www.champagnebakery.com.

Located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, at the junction where Encinitas meets Rancho Santa Fe, Firenze is celebrating their 22nd anniversary this year. Their longevity speaks volumes about their cuisine and service. As owner/restaurateur, Barry Podwell, explains, “We don’t have the luxury of having spectacular ocean views like so many restaurants along the coast; so our food has to be very good to keep us here all these years.” It’s true. Firenze Trattoria may not have the ocean, but it certainly does have spectacular food.

They are winners of the Diners Choice Award from Open Table and have won numerous awards over the years, including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and Best Italian by Ranch and Coast. Firenze Trattoria’s authentic Italian cuisine evokes the romance and flavors of Italy’s Tuscany coast. The menu includes an extensive lineup of local favorites, too many to list; but we especially recommend their signature Lasagne Firenze. Every Italian restaurant boasts about their lasagna,

but this one is really special. It’s hard to see the layers of ricotta cheese, a mixture of beef, chicken, and sausage, fresh Roma tomato, mushroom, and parmesan atop marinara sauce, because it’s completely covered with a very light and creamy béchamel sauce. It’s absolutely delicious. Other recommended dishes include: Calamari Fritti Antipasti, with lightly battered, deep fried calamari served with piquant marinara sauce; Risotto Portofino, grilled jumbo shrimp served with artichoke hearts and asparagus, surrounding a center mound of risotto. From Filet Mignon al Casino to Butternut Squash Ravioli, you just can’t miss.

Happy Hour is 4-6:30pm Mon-Sun with a popular discounted bar menu for food, wine, cocktails, and beer. Jazz on the Patio is lively every Sunday evening. Call for schedule. Mondays offer 1/2 off bottles of wine. Firenze Trattoria is located at 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9000 or visit www. firenzetrattoria.com.

Meritage Wine Market has won multiple awards over the past seventeen years, including “Best Wine Shop in San Diego.” They opened in 2002 and have evolved into a multi-level wine experience.

Whether you are looking to give that perfect gift, or need a great bottle of wine for dinner, Meritage is known for its exemplary customer service and personal touch. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, the staff at Meritage Wine Market is ready to help you find the perfect bottle of wine or Champagne for any occasion.

Meritage invites you to stop in and enjoy tasting a selection of 16 different wines from their Enomatic Wine Tasting Machines, while

relaxing on their outdoor patio. Weekly tastings are themed and held every Friday night from 6 to 8 PM and include six different wines from all over the world for you to enjoy. Meritage presents intimate wine seminars and dinners in their private Cellar Room several times a month, in addition to hosting a wine school. Ask about their Wine of the Month Club. In addition, Meritage is actively involved with multiple charity organizations and events, including Make-A-Wish San Diego and their annual Wine & Wishes Tasting Event.

Meritage is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 479-2500 or visit www. meritagewinemarket.com.

The Original Pancake House is a third generation restaurant that originated in Portland, Oregon. Their signature breakfast dishes include The Dutch Baby, Mushroom Omelet with mushroom sherry sauce, and Apple Pancakes. They’ve been the locals’ choice for the ultimate breakfast in San Diego ever since they opened their first franchise in San Diego in 1979. They are located in Encinitas, Vista, San Diego, Kearney Mesa, Poway and Temecula.

Their original recipes are inspired from all over the world, and incorporate the very finest ingredients, such as USDA AA grade butter, pure 36% whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and their own homemade sourdough starter recipe.

Their batters and sauces are made fresh daily in each restaurant’s kitchen; and their coffee is their own special blend. Try the Original Pancake House’s special thick sliced bacon and amazing omelets.

We highly recommend their gourmet cherry Kijafa crepes. If you’ve never tried The Original Pancake House, you’re long overdue; and if you’re already a regular, then you know what we’re talking about.

Experience the flavor, the atmosphere, the attention to quality and service, and the ultimate breakfast favorite for San Diegans for over 36 years. The Original Pancake House is located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 160 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 943-1939 or visit www.originalpancakehouse.com.

Champagne French Bakery Café

Firenze Trattoria

Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room

Original Pancake House

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4/1 April Fools’ Day 4/1 Jasmine Commerce at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, every Monday. www.parkhyattaviara.com 4/1 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/1-3 San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 4/1-7 Our Town at Patio Playhouse. www.patioplayhouse.com 4/1-11 House, Broken art exhibit at Kruglak Gallery at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/events 4/1-24 Trout season at Lake Poway. www.poway.org/lakepoway 4/1-5/31 Grunion Running this weekend 4/1-5/12 The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. www.theflowerfields.com 4/1-5/12 Butterfly Jungle at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. www.sdzsafaripark.org 4/1-14 Diana at La Jolla Playhouse. www.lajollaplayhouse.org 4/1-5/31 Wildflower Super Bloom at various locations in San Diego and beyond 4/2 Kai Kalama at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, every Tuesday. www.parkhyattaviara.com 4/2 Russ Zinzer at Rosati’s Pizza & Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm. www.myrosatis.com/encinitas 4/2 Morgan James at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/2 Semisi at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/2-7 SD Opera presents Carmen at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/3 Brandon Wildish at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, every Wednesday. www.parkhyattaviara.com 4/3 Dornob Collective at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6pm. www.artcenter.org 4/3 Gunna at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/3 Craig Sherman at Seafire Restaurant & Bar, 7pm-10pm. www.seafirerestaurantandbar.com 4/3 Jeff Moore at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/3 Al Stewart Greatest Hits Show at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 4/3-7 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Cinderella at Casa del Prado Theatre. www.sdcyb.org 4/3-28 Cirque du Soleil presents Volta at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.cirquedusoleil.com 4/4 Christine Parker at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, every Thursday. www.parkhyattaviara.com 4/4 Peter Gach at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1pm-2pm. www.palomarperforms.com 4/4 Picnic in the Flowers at The Flower Fields, 5:30pm-7:30pm. www.theflowerfields.com 4/4 Taste of Leucadia on N. Coast Highway 101, 5:30pm-8:30pm. www.leucadia101.com 4/4 Brothers Osborne at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/4 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 4/4 Cody Carter at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/4 Kansas at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/4 Easy Wind at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 4/4 The Sickstring Outlaws at Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 4/4 Jenny Scheinman’s Kannapolis: A Moving Portrait at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. www.lfjcc.org 4/4-6 Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix in concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 4/5 Kid’s Night Out at Poway Community Park, 4:30pm-9pm. www.poway.org 4/5 Ironkids Oceanside Fun Run in downtown Oceanside, 5pm. www.ironman.com 4/5 First Friday Art Walk in downtown Oceanside, 5pm-9pm. www.oceansideartwalk.org 4/5 Sunset Wine Tasting & Music at The Flower Fields, 6pm-7:30pm, every Friday. www.theflowerfields.com 4/5 San Diego Humane Society Mobile Adoption Event at Oceanside Art Walk, 6pm-8pm. www.sdhumane.org 4/5 San Diego LGBT Pride presents OUT at the Opera at San Diego Civic Theatre, 6pm-10pm. www.sdpride.org 4/5 Barry Thomas at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 6:30pm. www.gigtown.com/venues/ignite-bistro-carlsbad 4/5 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 4/5 Totally ‘80s Live at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/5 Palomar College choirs present Circle of Life at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 7pm-9pm. www.palomarperforms.com 4/5-28 Cirque du Soleil presents Volta at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.cirquedusoleil.com 4/5 Peter Pupping at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 4/5 Daniel Tosh at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. www.pechanga.com 4/5 Johnny C at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/5 Justin Werner at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, every Friday. www.parkhyattaviara.com 4/5 Mike Gardner at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/5 Semisi & Fulabula at Aztec Brewery. www.aztecbrewery.com 4/5 Dead Feather Moon at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 4/5-6 Astronomy Star Party at MiraCosta College, 8pm-10pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 4/5-7 Once on This Island at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 4/5-7 Goodguys 19th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.good-guys.com/dmn-2019 4/5-5/5 The Servant of Two Masters at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 4/5-9/27 Cruisin’ Grand in downtown Escondido, 5pm-9pm, every Friday. www.cruisingrand.com 4/6 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Oceanside. www.ironman.com 4/6 Trout Fishing Seminar at Lake Poway, 8am-9am. www.poway.org 4/6 House of Scotland Tartan Day at Balboa Park, 9am-5pm. www.facebook.com/hostartanday 4/6 North Park Festival of Beers in front of Lafayette Hotel, 12pm-4pm. www.eventbrite. com/12th-annual-north-park-festival-of-beers-tickets-54569146787 4/6 Chris Jack at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, every Saturday. www.parkhyattaviara.com 4/6 Open Mic at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/6 Jewish Family Service of San Diego Heart & Soul Gala at Hyatt Regency La Jolla. www.jfssd.org/gala 4/6 This Wild Life at House of Blues, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/6 Art Night Encinitas at various locations in Encinitas, 6pm-9pm. www.encinitasca.gov/arts 4/6 Saved by the ‘90s at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/6 MercyMe at Viejas Arena, 7pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 4/6 Palomar Symphony Orchestra presents Copland & Beethoven at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 7-9pm. www.palomarperforms.com 4/6 Mystic Groove at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/6 Morat at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/6 Boyce Avenue at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com 4/6-7 Relay for Life at MiraCosta College. www.acsevents.org 4/6-7 Southern California Ballet presents Cinderella at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. www.powaycenter.com 4/6-8 NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball National Championship at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. www.ncaa.com 4/6-21 Yaycation at San Diego Zoo. www.sandiegozoo.org/yaycation 4/6-28 Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com 4/6-5/5 They Promised Her the Moon at The Old Globe. www.theoldglobe.org 4/6-5/12 Convergence/Convergencia exhibition at California Center for the Arts Escondido Museum. www.artcenter.org 4/7 Triton 5K & Festival at UC San Diego. www.5k.ucsd.edu 4/7 San Marcos Spring Festival & Street Fair on Via Vera Cruz between Grand Avenue & San Marcos Boulevard, 9am-5pm. www.sanmarcoschamber.com 4/7 Oceanside Yacht Club Opening Day at Oceanside Harbor, 11am. www.oceansideyc.net 4/7 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/7 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents Fairy Godmother’s Tea at Casa del Prado Theatre, 11:30am-1pm. www.sdcyb.org 4/7 Danny DiCarlo at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 11:30am.

4/7 John January & Linda Berry at The Flower Fields, 1pm-5pm. www.theflowerfields.com 4/7 Lea Salonga at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 4/7 Roderick Chambers at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, every Sunday. www.parkhyattaviara.com 4/7 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz at Staples Center, 6:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 4/7 Peter Sprague Trio at Handlery Hotel San Diego, 4:30pm. www.petersprague.com 4/7 Buddy Guy at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com

4/7 Gypsy Groove at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/7 Grunion Run at La Jolla beaches, 11pm-1am. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 4/8 Max Frost at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/9 NCHEA 48-hour Film Festival Meet & Greet at MiraCosta College, 5pm-10pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 4/9 The Boatrockers at Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm. www.geologycafe.com/boatrockers 4/9 Camilo Septimo at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/9 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 4/9 Jimmie Vaughan at Belly Up, 7:30pm. www.bellyup.com 4/9 Triple Shot at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/9-11 Poway Unified School District Concert Festival at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. www.powaycenter.com 4/10 San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracuda at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 4/10 KFROG Cares Concert at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 7pm. www.pechanga.com 4/10 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 4/10 Proud Momma at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/10-11 Matisyahu at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 4/10-5/5 All in the Timing at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 4/11 Emanuela Bellezza at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1pm-2pm. www.palomarperforms.com 4/11 Picnic in the Flowers at The Flower Fields, 5:30-7:30pm. www.theflowerfields.com 4/11 San Diego Italian Film Festival presents Taranta on the Road at La Paloma Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com 4/11 Steven Curtis Chapman at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/11 Inon Barnatan at Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 4/11 Flamenco Nova at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/11-14 The Masters PGA Golf Tournament at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Ga. www.pgatour.com 4/11-28 Almost, Maine at Vista’s Broadway Theatre. www.broadwayvista.biz 4/12 Night Bloom at Aztec Brewery. www.aztecbrewery.com 4/12 T. Lasley at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/12 San Diego Seals vs. Saskatchewan Rush at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sealslax.com 4/12 Classic Albums Live: The Eagles’ Hotel California at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 4/12 Peter Sprague: Blurring the Edges at Grossmont College, 7:30pm. www.petersprague.com 4/12 Gina Sobel at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 4/12 Flipside Burners at Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 4/12 The Highwayman Show at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 4/12 Jay Cain at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/12-13 Camping at Lake Poway. www.poway.org 4/12-13 Oceanside Jazz Festival: Vocal Jazz, 7:30pm. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 4/12-13 Ling Conducts Brahms at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 4/12-14 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. www.lajollaconcours.com 4/12-14 Spring Home Decorating/Remodeling Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.homeshowsusa.net 4/12-14 California Ballet Company presents Cinderella at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/12-14 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio. www.coachella.com 4/13 Earth Day Celebration at California State Parks. www.calparks.org 4/13 Walk MS at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 8:45am. www.nationalmssociety.org 4/13 Community Easter Egg Hunt at Bates Nut Farm, 9am-12pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 4/13 Poway Valley Garden Club Annual Flower Show & Plant Sale at Old Poway Park, 9am-3pm. www.poway.org 4/13 Fly Your Ride Flying Car Competition at San Diego Air & Space Museum. www.sandiegoairandspace.org 4/13 Oceanside Yacht Club Jessup Regatta at Oceanside Harbor, 12pm. www.oceansideyc.net 4/13 Feeding San Diego presents Pairings with a Purpose at Bobby Riggs Tennis Club & Museum, 12pm-3pm. www.feedingsandiego.org 4/13 Taste of Hillcrest www.fabuloushillcrest.com 4/13 7th Annual VinDiego Wine & Food Festival at Waterfront Park, 3pm-7pm. www.vindiego.com 4/13 M. Cea at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/13 Artist Reception at Off Track Gallery, 4pm-7pm. www.offtrackgallery.com 4/13 The Boatrockers at Solterra Winery, 5:30pm-8:30pm. www.geologycafe.com/boatrockers 4/13 Adrienne Nims at Seafire Restaurant & Bar, 7pm-10pm. www.seafirerestaurantandbar.com 4/13 4th Annual Dancing with Our Stars at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 4/13 Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 4/13 Common Sense at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 4/13-14 Hansen Surfboards Spring Sale www.hansensurf.com 4/13-14 ArtFest at San Diego Botanic Garden, 9am-5pm. www.sdbgarden.org 4/13-15 Scholastic Surf Series High School State Championships at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfsss.org 4/14 33rd Annual Avocado Festival on Main Avenue between Fallbrook Street & East Mission Road in Fallbrook, 9am-5pm. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 4/14 Makers & Music Vintage & Handmade Faire at The Heritage Ranch, 10am-2pm. www.heritageranch.bravesites.com/vintagefaire 4/14 Alex Elisabeth at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 11:30am 4/14 Michele Lundeen at The Flower Fields, 1pm-5pm. www.theflowerfields.com 4/14 Joshua Bell Plays Bruch at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 4/14 Peter Sprague & Rebecca Jade at Scripps Ranch Library, 2:30pm. www.petersprague.com 4/14 6th Annual Mariachi Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 3pm. www.artcenter.org 4/14 Velvet Sushi at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/15 In the Park Series: Earth Day at Poway Community Park, 10am-12pm. www.poway.org 4/15 Warren Le Plante at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/15-16 San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 4/15-16 Jay Johnson: The Two & Only at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 4/15-19 Spring Fling Food Truck Festival at Balboa Park, 12pm-7pm. www.balboaparkconservancy.org 4/16 Jackson Patrick at Rosati’s Pizza & Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm. www.myrosatis.com/encinitas 4/16 3 on a Tree at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/16-20 Del Mar National Western Week at Del Mar Arena. www.delmarnational.com 4/16-21 Broadway San Diego presents Cats at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/17 A Potpourri of Jewish Music: Ladino, Yiddish, American Musical & Popular Israeli at Coronado Public Library, 10:30am. www.lfjcc.org 4/17 Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Green Business Expo at The Flower Fields, 3pm-5pm. www.theflowerfields.com 4/17 San Dieguito Union High School District College & Career Night at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 6-8:30pm. www.sduhsd.net 4/17 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/17 David Archuleta at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 4/17 End of the Silence at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 8pm. www.lfjcc.org 4/18 Peter Sprague & Danny Green at Grossmont College, 7:30pm. www.petersprague.com 4/18 San Diego Guitar Festival Opening Night feat. Bokyung Byun at Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.sdguitarfest.org 4/18-21 San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 4/18-5/12 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Sweat at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org 4/19-27 Passover

4/19 John St. Clair at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/19 San Diego LGBT Pride presents OUT at the Park at Petco Park, 4:30pm-10pm. www.sdpride.org 4/19 Pacific Dub at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/19 Music by the Sea concert series: Micah Wright & friends at Encinitas Library, 7:30pm. www.encinitasca.gov/concerts 4/19 Benedetti Trio at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 4/19 DMX at House of Blues, 8pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/19 Hotel California at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. www.pechanga.com 4/19 The Chrome Domes at Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 4/19 Los Lobos at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 4/19 Backwater Blues Band Trio at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/19-20 Ali Wong at Balboa Theatre, 7pm & 9:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/19-21 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio. www.coachella.com 4/20 42 0 Day 4/20 Bunny Breakfast at Walnut Grove Park, 8am-10am. www.san-marcos.net 4/20 Spring Egg Scramble at Walnut Grove Park, 10am-11am. www.san-marcos.net 4/20 Spring Party with Bunny at San Diego Botanic Garden, 10am-1pm. www.sdbgarden.org 4/20 Oceanside Yacht Club Luschinger Regatta at Oceanside Harbor, 12pm. www.oceansideyc.net 4/20 Swingergy at The Flower Fields, 12pm-5pm. www.theflowerfields.com 4/20 Sake & Beer Festival at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 1pm. www.pechanga.com 4/20 Cici at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/20 Night of the Horse at Del Mar Arena, 7pm. www.delmarnational.com 4/20 6th Annual Chinese Youth Arts Festival at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 7pm. www.powaycenter.com 4/20 Julia Michaels at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/20 6th Annual Chinese Youth Arts Festival at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 7pm. www.powaycenter.com 4/20 The Boatrockers at Seafire Restaurant and Bar, 7pm-10pm. www.geologycafe.com/boatrockers 4/20 Breakthrough: The Seventies: art exhibit, performances & more at IDEA1, 7pm-10pm. www.vanguardculture.org 4/20 San Diego Guitar Festival Concert: Jiji at Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.sdguitarfest.org 4/20 Joe Rogan at Viejas Arena, 8pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 4/20 Seether at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com 4/20 Freedom Rider: An Art Blakey Centennial Celebration at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 4/20 Gregory Michaels at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/20 Michael McDonald at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 4/21 Easter—See Easter Egg Hunt Directory on Page 35 4/21 Sunrise Service at The Flower Fields, 6:30am. www.theflowerfields.com 4/21 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 10am & 1pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/21 Easter Brunch at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 11am-1pm. www.sdzsafaripark.org 4/21 Evan Diamond at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 11:30am. www.gigtown.com/venues/ignite-bistro-carlsbad 4/21 Mudd Fest at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/21 Wheelhouse at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/22 Earth Day 4/22 Earth Day at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org 4/22 San Diego Strike Force vs. Arizona Rattlers at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:05pm. www.sdstrikeforce.com 4/22 Ali Wong at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/23 Steve Rock at Rosati’s Pizza & Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm. www.myrosatis.com/encinitas 4/23 Reading of The Cave Dwellers at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 4/23 Clay Colton at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/23-24 San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 4/24 Center Stage Performances for Youth: The Island of the Blue Dolphins Expedition with Ocean’s Adventure at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 4/24 Russell Ramo at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/25 67th Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament at Aviara Golf Club, 12:30pm shotgun start. www.bgccarlsbad.org 4/25 John Russell at Palomar College Performance Lab, 1pm-2pm. www.palomarperforms.com 4/25 San Diego Italian Film Festival presents Roma città aperta at Museum of Photographic Arts, 7:30pm. www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com 4/25 The Reverend Horton Heat at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 4/25 Swingin’ Johnsons at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/25-27 NFL Draft in Nashville, Tenn. Watch on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 & NFL Network. www.nfl.com/draft/home 4/25-28 Del Mar National Dressage Week at Del Mar Arena. www.delmarnational.com 4/25-28 Vista’s Broadway Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz at The Hearth Theatre in San Marcos. www.broadwayvista.biz 4/25-5/5 All My Sons at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 4/26 Meading at the Garden at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 11am-5pm. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org 4/26 Jazz Tones at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/26 Bethel Music at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/26 Free Fall Jazz at Seafire Restaurant & Bar, 7pm-10pm. www.seafirerestaurantandbar.com 4/26 Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm. www.powaycenter.com 4/26 Justin Froese at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 4/26 Jo Jo Jorge Falcon at Balboa Theatre, 8:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/26 The Main Squeeze at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 4/26-27 Queen Bee Market at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.thequeenbeemarket.com 4/26-27 Camping at Lake Poway. www.poway.org 4/26-28 Del Mar Antique Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 11am-5pm. www.calendarshows.com 4/26-28 Starpower National Talent Competition at San Diego Convention Center. www.starpowertalent.com 4/26-5/12 San Diego Junior Theatre presents Seussical at Casa del Prado Theatre. www.juniortheatre.com 4/26-5/19 Animales Nocturnos/Nocturnal at Patio Playhouse. www.patioplayhouse.com 4/26-5/26 San Diego Musical Theatre presents Sister Act at Horton Grand Theatre. www.sdmt.org 4/27 March of Dimes March for Babies at Balboa Park, 8am. www.marchforbabies.org 4/27 Creek to Bay Clean Up at Oceanside Pier & Buccaneer Beach, 9am-12pm. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 4/27 Poway Jazz Festival at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 9am-4pm. www.powaycenter.com 4/27 San Diego Pride presents Me Too LGBTQ at San Diego LGBT Community Center, 9am-5:30pm. www.sdpride.org 4/27 Earth Day Festival in downtown Oceanside, 10am-3pm. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 4/27 Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market & Spring Food Truck Festival at Bates Nut Farm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 4/27 32nd Annual Run Through the Vineyards at Maurice Car’rie Vineyard & Winery in Temecula. www.temeculasunriserotary.com 4/27 Rockwatcher at The Flower Fields, 12pm-5pm. www.theflowerfields.com 4/27 Adams Avenue Unplugged from University Heights to Kensington, 12pm-10pm. www.adamsavenueunplugged.com 4/27 Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival at SDCCU Stadium. www.mvcbf.com 4/27 Raffi at Balboa Theatre, 1pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/27 San Diego Humane Society Pints for Pups Fundraiser & Mobile Adoption Event at Belching Beaver Brewery. www.sdhumane.org 4/27 Celeste Barbier at Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, 4pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 4/27 American Heart Association’s A Night at the Derby at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 5pm. www.sandiegoheartball.heart.org 4/27 The Boatrockers at Iron Fist Brewing Company, 6pm-9pm. www.geologycafe.com/boatrockers 4/27 3 Jazz 3 at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/27 Evening of Musical Freestyles at Del Mar Arena, 7pm. www.delmarnational.com 4/27 San Diego Seals vs. Buffalo Bandits at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sealslax.com

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4/27 San Diego Guitar Festival Concert: Alexandra Iranfar at Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.sdguitarfest.org 4/27 TLC at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. www.pechanga.com 4/27 Livin’ On A Prayer at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 4/27 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/27-28 Scholastic Surf Series Middle School State Championships at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfsss.org 4/27-28 Encinitas Spring Street Fair on South Coast Highway 101, 9am-5pm. www.encinitas101.com 4/27-28 35th Annual Mission Federal ArtWalk in Little Italy, 11am-6pm. www.artwalksandiego.org 4/27-28 Hanamatsuri Flower Festival & Buddhist Taiko Drumming at Vista Buddhist Temple, 12-6pm. www.vbtemple.org 4/27-28 San Diego Ballet presents Romance: En Pointe – Poetry in Motion at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 4/27-28 Danzmayr Conducts Sibelius at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 4/27-28 Kern U.S. Open for powerlifting at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-6pm. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 4/28 Foxy Half Marathon & 5K at Lake Hodges. www.dirtdevilracing.com 4/28 La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5K from Del Mar Fairgrounds to La Jolla Cove, 6:30am. www.lajollahalfmarathon.com 4/28 San Diego Earthworks 30th Annual EarthFair at Balboa Park, 10am-5pm. www.earthdayweb.org 4/28 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/28 Jesse Ray Smith at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 11:30am. www.gigtown.com/venues/ignite-bistro-carlsbad 4/28 Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market & The Heartbeat Happening Classic Car Show at Bates Nut Farm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 4/28 Yom Hashoah: Community Holocaust Commemoration at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 1:30pm-3pm. www.lfjcc.org 4/28 Palomar Brass, Saxophone & YPO Percussion Ensembles present Brass-tastic at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 2pm-4pm. www.palomarperforms.com 4/28 Anomalie at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/28 White Denim at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 4/28 Jimmy Patton at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 4/29 Escondido High School Spring Dance Concert at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 4/29 Reading of Taken at Midnight at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 4/30 Madagascar, Africa’s Land of Ghosts: Part One at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 4/30-5/5 Del Mar National Hunter/Jumper Week at Del Mar Arena. www.delmarnational.com

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5/1 The Hutchins Consort at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6pm. www.artcenter.org 5/1 Jeff Moore at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/1-14 Captured art exhibition at Kruglak Gallery at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/events 5/2 A. Bustamonte at Palomar College Performance Lab, 1pm-2pm. www.palomarperforms.com 5/2 Taste of Cardiff at Cardiff-by-the-Sea Town Center, 5pm-8:30pm. www.cardiff101.com 5/2 Cody Carter at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/2-5 Dance Break at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 5/2-5 Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment at Pechanga Arena San Diego. www.pechangaarenasd.com 5/3 7th Annual Drives for Rides Golf Tournament at Maderas Golf Club, 1pm shotgun start. www.enfhope.org 5/3 $30,000 Surfside Grand Prix at Del Mar Arena. www.delmarnational.com 5/3 Pure Cycling Expo VIP Party at Canyon Bike, 3:30pm-10pm. www.belgianwaffleride. bike 5/3 Kid’s Night Out at Poway Community Park, 4:30pm-9pm. www.poway.org 5/3 Jazz Tones at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 4/5 First Friday Art Walk in downtown Oceanside, 5pm-9pm. www.oceansideartwalk.org 5/3 Bumpin’ Uglies at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/3 Hummingbird Hotel at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 5/3 Johnny C at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/3-4 Astronomy Star Party at MiraCosta College, 8pm-10pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 5/3-5 Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo on San Diego Avenue in Old Town. www.cincodemayooldtown.com 5/3-5 Beach Soccer Championships at Oceanside Harbor. www.beachsoccerusa.org 5/3-5 San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 5/3-5 Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 5/3-5 BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, Calif. www.beachlifefestival.com 5/3-12 Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) at Palomar College Studio Theatre. www.palomarperforms.com 5/3-12 Star Theatre Coast Kids presents The Wizard of Oz at Star Theatre. www.startheatreco.com 5/3-26 Oceanside Theatre Company presents Man of La Mancha at The Brooks Theatre. www.oceansidetheatre.org 5/4 San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals at NTC Park at Liberty Station. www.sdhumane.org 5/4 28th Annual Pug Party at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-3pm. www.pugbutts.com 5/4 Asian Cultural Festival at Mira Mesa Community Park, 10am-5pm. www.asianculturalfestivalsd.com 5/4 Cinco de Mayo celebration at Balboa Park, 11am-6pm. www.balboaparkconservancy.org 5/4 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Watch on NBC Sports, 11:30am-4:30pm. www.kentuckyderby.com 5/4 San Diego Brewers Guild presents Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer & Music Festival in Vista Village, 1pm-4pm. www.rhythmandbrews.sdbeer.com 5/4 Open Mic at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 5/4 May the Fourth Be with You Celebration at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 6:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 5/4 $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar at Del Mar Arena, 6:45pm. www.delmarnational.com 5/4 Yngwie Malmsteen & Lola Demure’s Burlesque & Variety Show at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/4 Little Joe y La Familia at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com 5/4 Pepe Aguilar at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. www.pechanga.com 5/4 Wayward Sons at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 5/4 Mystic Groove at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/4-5 Viva La Música at SeaWorld San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com 5/4-5 Boardroom International Surfboard Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.boardroomshow.com 5/4-5 14th Annual Gourd & Basket Weekend at San Diego Botanic Garden. www.sdbgarden.org 5/4-5 Canyon Pure Cycling Expo at Lost Abbey Brewery. www.belgianwaffleride.bike 5/5 Cinco de Mayo (see our Dining section) 5/5 Cinco de Mayo specials at Patron in San Marcos 5/5 Cinco de Mayo celebration at Casa Sol y Mar 5/5 Cinco de Mayo celebration at Tony’s Jacal 5/5 Cinco de Mayo lunch and dinner at Casa De Bandini 5/5 Canyon Belgian Waffle & Wafer Ride at Lost Abbey Brewery. www.belgianwaffleride. bike 5/5 Miracle Babies Superhero 5K at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 7am-12pm. www.miraclebabies.org/events/miracle-babies-5k-run-walk 5/5 Carlsbad Village Faire in Carlsbad Village, 8am-5pm. www.kennedyfaires.com/carlsbad 5/5 Tea in the Garden at The Flower Fields, 11am-1pm. www.theflowerfields.com 5/5 The Folk Collection at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 2pm. www.artcenter.org 5/5 Vice Ganda USA Concert Tour at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 5pm. www.pechanga.com

5/5 Gypsy Groove at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/5 Peter Sprague & Peter Bernstein at Aeolian Mode Home Concerts, 7:30pm. www.petersprague.com 5/5-6/2 Yoga Play at Moxie Theatre. www.moxietheatre.com 5/6 Impact of Radio Performance at MiraCosta College, 2:30pm-4pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 5/6 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/6-7 MiraCosta College Chamber Choir & Concert Chorale present Beat the Drum at MiraCosta College, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 5/6-7 John Denver Tribute at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 5/6-8 San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 5/7 The Boatrockers at Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm. www.geologycafe.com/boatrockers 5/7 Celtic Woman at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/7 Apocalyptica at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/7 Madagascar, The Search for Emilien: Part Two at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 5/7 The Church at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 5/7 Semisi at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/7 Grunion Run at La Jolla beaches, 11pm-1am. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 5/8 Alec Benjamin at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/8 Proud Momma at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/9 Sonic Sampler at Palomar College Performance Lab, 1pm-2pm & 7pm-8:30pm. www.palomarperforms.com 5/9 San Diego Italian Film Festival presents La ragazza del mondo at La Paloma Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com 5/9 Slushii & Cub Sport at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/9 San Diego Strike Force vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:05pm. www.sdstrikeforce.com 5/9 Flamenco Nova at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/9-10 Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert at MiraCosta College, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 5/9-12 Gator by the Bay Festival at Spanish Landing Park. www.gatorbythebay.com 5/9-6/2 One Bad Apple at Vista’s Broadway Theatre. www.broadwayvista.biz 5/10 Lagoona Kahuna Team Challenge at Agua Hedionda Lagoon, 11am-2pm. www.aguahedionda.org/paddle-pull-sweep 5/10 Patrick Berrogan at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 5/10 Hot Mulligan at House of Blues, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/10 Trevor Noah at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 7pm & 9:30pm. www.pechanga.com 5/10 Runaway June at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 5/10 Requiem for Living at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.palomarperforms.com 5/10 Marcela Mendez at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 5/10 Hannah Gadsby-Douglas at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/10 Jay Cain at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/10-11 Jefferson Starship at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 5/10-11 Camping at Lake Poway. www.poway.org 5/11 Gator by the Bay Festival at Spanish Landing Park. www.gatorbythebay.com 5/11 Chocolate Festival at San Diego Botanic Garden, 9am-4:30pm. www.sdbgarden.org 5/11 Plant Sale at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org 5/11 23rd Annual SDCCU Festival of Arts on 30th Street & University Avenue in North Park, 11am-10pm. www.northparkmainstreet.com/events/festival-of-arts 5/11 Mother’s Day Tea at Bates Nut Farm, 12pm-2pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 5/11 M. Cea at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 5/11 Night Nation Run at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 6pm. www.nightnationrun.com/san-diego 5/11 Lolo Zouaï at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/11 AMPED at Pine at Pine Avenue Community Center, 7pm-10pm. www.carlsbadconnect.org 5/11 The Boatrockers at Seafire Restaurant and Bar, 7pm-10pm. www.geologycafe.com/boatrockers 5/11 Lila Downs at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 5/11 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 5/11 The Australian Bee Gees Show at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. www.pechanga.com 5/11 Trevor Noah at Viejas Arena, 8pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 5/11 Swingin’ Johnsons at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/11-12 Western Surfing Association West Coast Championships at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfwsa.org 5/11-12 Viva La Música at SeaWorld San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com 5/11-12 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour at various North County locations, 10am-4pm. www.sandieguitoartguild.com/mothers-day-tour 5/11-19 JCompany Youth Theatre presents 1776 at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. www.sdcjc.org 5/11-6/16 The Gods of Comedy at The Old Globe. www.theoldglobe.org 5/12 Mother’s Day (see our Mother’s Day Brunch Directory) 5/12 Mother’s Day Brunch at Tip Top Meats 5/12 Mother’s Day Brunch at Ignite Bistro 5/12 Mother’s Day Brunch at Seafire 5/12 Mother’s Day Brunch at Solterra Winery 5/12 Mother’s Day Celebration at The Flower Fields, 9am-6pm. www.theflowerfields.com 5/12 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 10am & 1pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/12 Tedeschi Trucks Band at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/12 Velvet Sushi at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/13 Classic Music Major Recital at MiraCosta College, 7:30pm-9pm. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 5/14 Mark Greenman at Rosati’s Pizza & Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm. www.myrosatis.com/encinitas 5/14 The Strumbellas & The Japanese House at House of Blues, 7pm.

5/14 Michael Barenboim Plays Brahms at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 5/14 Triple Shot at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/14-19 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at San Diego Civic Theatre www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/15 SD Opera presents One Amazing Night at Balboa Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/15 Deva Premal & Miten with Manose at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 5/15 Israel Story Live at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. www.lfjcc.org 5/15 Wild Belle at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 5/16 Peter Sprague Trio at San Diego Airport Terminal 2 Baggage Claim, 11:30am. www.petersprague.com 5/16 Palomar Chamber Singers at Palomar College Performance Lab, 1pm-2pm. www.palomarperforms.com 5/16 Encinitas Cruise Night in downtown Encinitas, 5:30pm-7:30pm. www.visitencinitas.org 5/16-19 San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 5/16-19 North Coast Repertory Theatre School presents She Kills Monsters: Young Adventures Edition at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 5/17 John Lowery at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 5/17 Music by the Sea concert series: Azer Damirov & Adelya Shagidullina at Encinitas Library, 7:30pm. www.encinitasca.gov/concerts 5/17 Backwater Blues Band Trio at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/17 The Boatrockers at Solterra Winery, 5:30pm-8:30pm. www.geologycafe.com/boatrockers 5/17 Mediterranean Sundance at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 5/17 Pato Banton at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 5/18 Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation at Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside, 11am-4pm. www.oceansidechamber.com/armed-forces-day-operation-appreciation.html 5/18 Oceanside Yacht Club Women4Women Regatta at Oceanside Harbor, 12pm. www.oceansideyc.net

5/18 31st Annual BBQ & Americana Music Fest at The Heritage Ranch. www.heritageranch.bravesites.com 5/18 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Spring Showcase at Casa del Prado Theatre. www.sdcyb.org 5/18 Fellowship for Performing Arts presents The Screwtape Letters at Balboa Theatre, 4pm & 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/18 Lost Monarchs at Iron Fist Brewing Company, 6pm-9pm. www.ironfistbrewing.com 5/18 Yacht Rock Revue at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/18 Alejandra Guzmán at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 8pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 5/18 Dirty Taxi at Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 5/18 Gregory Michaels at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/18-19 40th Annual Fiesta Del Sol Festival at Fletcher Cove, 9am-9pm. www.fiestadelsol.net 5/18-19 MiraCosta Symphony Orchestra at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 5/18-19 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 5/18-19 Community Band Festival at Old Poway Park. www.poway.org 5/18-9/2 Art & Empire: The Golden Age of Spain exhibition at San Diego Museum of Art. www.sdmart.org 5/18-9/8 Roland Reiss: Unrepentant & Unapologetic Flower, Plus Small Stories exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art. www.oma-online.org 5/19 You’ll Never Walk Alone 5K at Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 7am-10am. www.facebook.com/ynwa5k 5/19 Grand Avenue Festival on Grand Avenue from Center City Parkway to Juniper Street in Escondido, 9am-5pm. www.escondidochamber.org/grand-avenue-festival 5/19 Kid’s Day at The Heritage Ranch, 10am-2pm. www.heritageranch.bravesites.com 5/19 Peter Sprague Plays Solo at Magee Park, 3pm. www.petersprague.com 5/19 San Diego Strike Force vs. Arizona Rattlers at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:05pm. www.sdstrikeforce.com 5/19 Wheelhouse at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/20 JoJo Siwa at San Diego Civic Theatre, 6:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/20 Jazz Music Major & Pop Ensemble Recital at MiraCosta College, 7:30pm-9pm. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 5/20 Willie K at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 5/20 Warren Le Plante at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/20-22 San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 5/20-24 A Capstone Project art exhibition at Kruglak Gallery at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/events 5/21 Craig Sherman at Rosati’s Pizza & Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm. www.myrosatis.com/encinitas 5/21 Idles at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 5/21 3 on a Tree at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/21 Grunion Run at La Jolla beaches, 11pm-1am. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 5/22 Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium, 6pm-9pm. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/experiences/events/green-flash 5/22 Gary Clark Jr. at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com 5/22 Russell Ramo at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/23 Applied Music Honors Recital & Annual Scholarship Awards at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1pm-2pm. www.palomarperforms.com 5/23 Palomar Jazz Ensembles present Never Lose the Grove at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 7pm-9pm. www.palomarperforms.com 5/23 New Kids On The Block at Viejas Arena, 7:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 5/23 Alicia Villareal at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 5/23 San Diego Italian Film Festival presents Questione di karma at Museum of Photographic Arts, 7:30pm. www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com 5/23 Swingin’ Johnsons at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/23-26 Vista’s Broadway Theatre presents Peter Pan at The Hearth Theatre in San Marcos. www.broadwayvista.biz 5/24 Ron Florentine & Parallel Universe at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 5/24 Peter Sprague at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 5/24 Bonneville7 at Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 5/24-26 San Diego Ballet presents Jazz/Dance: Song of Songs at Lyceum Theatre. www.sandiegoballet.org 5/24-26 Season Finale with Christian Măcelaru at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 5/24-27 Memorial Weekend Sale at Hansen Surf and Snow in Encinitas www.hansensurf.com 5/24-8/4 Little Shop of Horrors at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 5/25 Palm, Cycad, Bamboo & Tropical Plant Sale at San Diego Botanic Garden, 9am-3pm. www.sdbgarden.org 5/25 Oceanside Yacht Club Butler Race at Oceanside Harbor, 12pm. www.oceansideyc.net 5/25 Journey Birds at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 5/25 DSB – An American Journey at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/25 Palomar/Pacific Coast Concert Band presents Play On at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 7pm-9pm. www.palomarperforms.com 5/25 The PettyBreakers at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 5/25 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/25-27 Festival of the Sea at San Diego Maritime Museum. www.sdmaritime.org 5/25-9/29 Aquatica is open at SeaWorld San Diego. www.aquatica.com/san-diego 5/26 Vista Strawberry Festival in downtown Vista, 8am-6pm. www.vistastrawberryfest.com 5/26 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/26 Ethnic Food Fair at House of Pacific Relations International Cottages in Balboa Park.

11am-5pm. www.sdhpr.org/events-food.html 5/26 Oceanside Yacht Club Oceanside to San Diego Race, 12pm. www.oceansideyc.net 5/26 Broadway San Diego Musical Theatre Awards, 6pm.

5/26 Jimmy Patton at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/27 Memorial Day 5/27 Memorial Weekend Sale at Hansen Surf and Snow in Encinitas www.hansensurf.com 5/28 Dang at Rosati’s Pizza & Sports Pub, 6-8pm. www.myrosatis.com/encinitas 5/28 Salk Talks at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 7pm. www.lfjcc.org 5/28 Clay Colton at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 5/28-6/2 Broadway San Diego presents Fiddler on the Roof at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 5/29 Elle King at House of Blues, 7:30pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/29-6/23 A Walk in the Woods at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 5/30-31 The Specials at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 5/30-6/30 What You Are at The Old Globe. www.theoldglobe.org 5/31 Mike Gardner at La Costa Coffee Roasting. www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting 5/31 Robin Henkel and Whitney Shay at Ki’s Restaurant, 7:30pm-9:30pm. www.kisrestaurant.com 5/31 Movie Night: Back to the Future at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 8pm. www.moonlightstage.com 5/31-6/1 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Expo at San Diego Convention Center. www.runrocknroll.com/events/san-diego 5/31-6/2 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival at Lake Skinner Regional Park in Winchester. www.tvbwf.com 5/31-6/2 San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 5/31-7/4 San Diego County Fair – Opening Day – “Ozsome!” at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.sdfair.com

JUNE

6/1 San Diego Bayfest at Embarcadero Marina Park North, 12pm-10pm. www.sandiegobayfest.com 6/1 Brad Paisley at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 7:30pm. www.livenation.com 6/1-2 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon in Balboa Park.

6/3-5 San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park. www.mlb.com/padres 6/6 Peter Sprague: Planet Cole Porter at Del Mar Powerhouse Park, 7pm. www. petersprague.com 6/9 Alley Art Festival in downtown Vista Village, 1pm-7pm. www.alleyartfest.com

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“Ozsome ” Is The Theme For 2019 San Diego County Fair May 31–July 4  We’re Giving Away Tickets The North County Sun and www.

NorthCountySun.com along with the San Diego County Fair are excited to give you a preview of the 2019 Fair in this special edition. The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the fourth largest fair in North America. The Fair runs from May 31 through July 4.

Get ready for the most OZsome fair ever! The 2019 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons/Vons, invites guests to skip down the yellow brick road and enter into a magical world inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Visitors will journey to the Emerald City, meeting magical new friends along the way. Channel your inner courage in the whirlwind of carnival rides. Expand your brain by immersing yourself in creative and educational exhibits. Warm your heart creating new memories with your friends and family. With all of the adventures you’ll encounter, along with savoring extraordinary deep-fried delights, listening to amazing live music on multiple stages, extraordinary entertainment from flying monkeys to piggy races, or soaking up the glittery ocean views from atop the Ferris wheel, as if you’re in a hot air balloon flying above the Emerald City, you’ll soon discover “There’s no place like the San Diego County Fair.”

Be sure to experience some of the Fair’s many festivals.

The San Diego International Beer Festival takes place from June 14 to 16. After 13 years, it has become the largest beer festival on the West Coast. The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival takes place on Saturday, June 8 in the Paul Ecke Flower and Garden Show area and showcases the very best wines of the U.S.A. Taste from more than 100 award-winning wines entered in the 2019 Wine Competition. The Distilled Spirit and Cocktail Festival is on Saturday, June 22. The Distilled Festival offers over 100 different spirits and cocktails, including some rare and hard-to-find bottles.

The Fair will have more than 100 food vendors serving everything from deep fried Oreos and Krispy Kreme cheese burgers, to a healthier type of barbeque and other tasty cuisine. Every year at the Fair, Juicy’s Outlaw Grill sells over 50,000 turkey legs, Bacon-A-Fair uses more than 18,000 pounds of bacon, Pinks sells more than 20,000 hot dogs, Tasti Chips goes through 25 tons of potatoes, Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls pours over 500 gallons of cream cheese frosting on their cinnamon rolls, and Australian Battered Potatoes goes through more than 14,000 pounds of potatoes! Chicken Charlies has the biggest footprint at the Fair. Bacon-A-Fair has expanded too and Tasti Chips/Tasti Burgers has also expanded, and this is their 42nd year!

The Fair is famous for its garden and flower show, wild, crazy assortment of rides, farm animals exhibits, pony rides, carnival games, petting zoo, kid’s ride area, photo and painting competitions, collections of all types, student year books, rocks, gems and fossil collections, singing,

dancing, acting, and cooking competitions, local music acts on various stages, Monster Truck fun, Fire Department Demonstrations, Piggy Races, Dog Tricks, Comedy, Hypnotist, and Magic Shows. Headlining acts take place on the Grandstand Stage, the Paddock Stage, and the Coors Light Stage.

Sign up for a contest or competition, and get your tickets early for the big concerts and festivals. Their user friendly website can be viewed easily on your phone or computer. The San Diego County Fair admission is $20 for adults; $14 for ages 6-12 and 62 and older; and is free for children 5 and younger. The Best Pass Ever offers 27 days of the Fair for $32. Purchase tickets at Albertsons|Vons for saving $4 on adult admission and $1 on seniors and kids with a $10 minimum purchase.

For more information visit www.sdfair.com. The most OZsome summer ever begins at the 2019 San Diego County Fair!

Win Tickets! It’s easy to win a free pair of admission tickets. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple registration form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and/or email or both. Only one entry per person/email is permitted.

Some restrictions apply. Promoters are not liable for date or show schedule changes or inclement weather. Best of luck, and see you at the 2019 San Diego County Fair!

San Diego International Beer Festival on Father’s Day Weekend June 14–16 Now in its 13th year, the San Diego International Beer Festival (SDIBF) has become one of the top beer festivals and competitions in the U.S. and the largest beer competition on the West Coast. More than 8,000 beer lovers are expected to be gathering for one of five tasting sessions, sipping, and gulping their way through their choice of 400+ varieties of ale, lager, amber, blonde, fruit, golden, honey, wheat, cream, brown, malt, dark, porter, stout, cider, mead, and more.

This is a fierce competition between the world’s finest breweries. Last year, the San Diego International Beer Competition included 1,500+ entries from nearly 300 breweries representing 23 states and 20 countries. This year is expected to be even more robust with entrants

vying for the coveted Best of Show trophy and Champion Brewery awards.

The beer competition is open to any licensed brewery, brewpub, meadery or cidery in the world. Breweries with multiple locations may enter up to 8 beers from each location, but may not enter the same brand twice. Beer judging is a closed, blind event with beers being judged against other beers of similar style as defined by the Brewers Association style guidelines for beers and by Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) guidelines for meads, ciders, and more.

Judging is April 12 and 13, and winners will be announced.

The San Diego International Beer Festival, June 14-16, will feature five tasting sessions over three days and will culminate on Father’s Day. Each session offers four hours of unlimited sampling from hundreds of beers, including many from San Diego’s renowned craft brewing commu-

nity. VIP tickets will include extra perks such as food pairings, a souvenir sampling glass, admission to the San Diego County Fair and the Gold Medal Beer Pairing Dinner.

SDIBF brings together brewers and beers to recognize the best in the industry and highlight new and upcoming breweries at one of the most unique venues in the world.

Where else can you taste award-winning beers, ride the Ferris wheel, chomp on a turkey leg, explore awardwinning exhibits and attend a concert all in the same day?

Your ticket to the San Diego International Beer Festival also includes admission to the 2019 San Diego County Fair. For tickets visit www.sandiegobeerfestival.com

Special San Diego County Fair Days and Great Ways to Save $$$

“Fair Tripper” North County Transit District is offering a special discount ticket that includes round-trip rides on North County Transit District’s Coaster, Sprinter and/or Breeze bus. This discounted ticket is good any day of the Fair. Relax and enjoy the ride to and from the Fair with expanded hours this year. It’s the perfect way for North County folks as well as those from San Diego. The extended late train service is good for the entire duration of the Fair. This means people can stay for the Toyota Summer Concert Series shows and still catch the Coaster home.

Gates open daily at 11am, Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10am, Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $20 for adults; $14 for ages 6-12 (Every Friday kids 12 and under are FREE); $14 for adults 62 and older; and free for ages 5 and younger. For any changes of dates and pricing or for more information please visit www.sdfair.com.

“The Best Pass Ever” is available on www.sdfair.com or at Albertsons or Von’s through May 31, or at the Fair Box Office. Passes are $32 for 27 days of non-stop fun.

“Value Pack” available on www.ticketmaster.com $90–Value is $121 (38% discount and includes 4 admission tickets, 4 2-for-1 soft drink coupons, one Passport to Savings, 1 parking pass, and 20 ride coupons. Check Fair website for details.

“Passport To Savings” is a coupon book full of great savings opportunities. The little green book includes savings inside the Fair on food, games, rides, and products; and savings outside the Fair at restaurants, theme parks and shops in San Diego County. Purchase it for $5.

“Albertson’s/Von’s Discount Tickets” Albertsons|Vons offers 20% on adult admission. Get a $20 adult admission ticket for $16 at Albertsons and Vons Stores. Children and senior tickets are $13.

Note: $10 minimum store purchase required.

“Kids’ Days” Kids12 and younger, get free admission May 31 and June 7, 14 and 21 and 28 and will feature special kids activities.

“College Day” is June 7. College and university students get in the Fair for $10. Discount admission and ride sheet package is $26. A ride sheet has 25 ride coupons; each ride requires 2-10 coupons.

While supplies last! Purchase at the Fair Box Office.

“Military Day” is Free for military on Opening Day of the Fair, on May 31. Gates open at 4pm. Purchase tickets at military base ticket offices, not at the Fairgrounds.

“State Employee Appreciation Day” is on June 7, 14, and 21. State Employees can get two $8 admissions to the Fair on these three days.

“Bring Your Own Food” Yes, it’s allowed! No alcohol, glass containers or knives of any kind.

“Free Parking” Park free at MiraCosta College and Torrey Pines High School on weekends, and take a shuttle from there. Other free parking and shuttle options will be posted on their website.

“Other Discounts” are also available. Please check www.sdfair.com.

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Paddock Concert Series Known for its intimate setting on the Paddock Stage with festival seating, the Ballast Point Paddock Concerts are free with admission to the San Diego County Fair and begin at 8pm, unless otherwise noted. New this year is “Woodstock Wednesdays,” which will pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival each Wednesday. Some dates and times may change. Check www.sdfair.com/paddock for any performance schedule change.

June 5: The Family Stone June 6: Chuy Lizarraga June 12: Big Brother and the Holding Company June 13: Ivan & The Parasol June 19: Blood, Sweat & Tears June 20: Banda Machos June 26: Bowzer and Johnny Contardo, formerly of Sha Na Na June 27: Who’s Bad July 2: The Wailers July 3: Canned Heat July 4: Liquid Blue

Solid Gold Concert Series The Solid Gold Series is back and takes us back in time each Thursday with some great classic performers. Performances are on the San Diego Showcase Stage, unless otherwise noted and begin at 1pm. Check schedule for updates or changes at www.sdfair.com/solid-gold.

June 6: Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals June 13: Charo June 20: Tribute to Aretha Franklin & Friends June 27: Rickie Lee Jones July 4: Micky Dolenz

Toyota Concert Series on the Corona Grandstand Stage Grandstand Stage shows start at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. All show tickets purchased online include admission to the Fair. Dates and times subject to change. For tickets or more information visit www.sdfair.com.

May 31: Justin Moore, ticket prices are $31-$49 Fair admission, reserved seats are $32-$44 June 1: Jim Gaffigan, ticket prices are $28-$69; dinner package June 20: The Tenderloins/Impractical Jokers, tickets are available $34-$84; dinner package is available.

June 2: La Adictiva, GA levels 3 & 5 incl. with Fair admission; June 21: AJR, GA levels 3 & 5 included with Fair admission res seats are $34-$49 June 22: 15th Annual Gospel Festival: The Walls Group and June 5: Banda El Recodo, GA levels 3 & 5 included with Fair The Clark Sisters 7pm GA levels 3 & 5 included with Fair admisadmission. sion; reserved seats are $33-$44 June 6: Fab Four, GA levels 3 & 5 included with Fair admission; June 23: Grupo Intocable, GA levels 3 & 5 included w Fair res. seats are $32-$44 admission; reser $32-$44 June 7: Jeff Dunham, ticket prices are $29-$69; dinner package June 27: Lindsey Stirling, GA levels 3 & 5 included with Fair available admission June 9: Christian Nodal, GA levels 3 & 5 included with Fair June 28: Air Supply, GA levels 3 & 5 included with Fair admisadmission; reserved seats available. sion; reserved seats are $33-$44; dinner package available.

June 13: Creedence Clearwater Revisited, GA levels 3 & 5 June 30: Los Tigres Del Norte, GA levels 3 & 5 incl. w Fair included with Fair admission admission; reserved seats are $39-$54 June 14: Toby Keith, ticket prices are $44-$127; dinner package July 2: Trace Adkins, ticket prices are $34-$49; dinner package available available June 15: Smokey Robinson, ticket prices are $28-$54; dinner July 4: Brad Upton, 9:30 p.m. (opening act at 7:30pm, firepackage available works at 9pm.), GA levels 3 & 5 included with Fair admission; June 16: Mariachi Del Sol at 6 p.m., GA levels 3 & 5 incl. w/ reserved seats are $32-$44

Distilled – San Diego Spirit and Cocktail Festival June 22, Saturday, 12–5pm Bottoms up! The brewery and winery industries continue to excel in San Diego County, but distilling spirits including gin, rum, vodka, tequila, whisky and all the rest are not far behind. San Diego is becoming an epicenter of personally crafted distilled spirits. To celebrate this, and honor the best, the San Diego County Fair introduced their Distilled–San Diego Spirit and Cocktail Festival and competition three years ago, and participants found it to be a spirits and cocktail drinkers dream event.

The festival features award-winning spirit and cocktail sampling, bartender competitions and more. The Distilled Cocktail Competition is created in collaboration with the San Diego United States Bartenders Guild (SDUSBG). San Diego’s best bartenders will compete for the title and have

their cocktails judged by some of San Diego’s finest industry experts. The festival also features VIP food and spirits pairings. Please your palate with featured food and spirits in some wonderful and unimaginable combinations. This year, mix business with pleasure at Meet Your Maker by learning about distilling during educational presentations.

The Distilled Festival is a one-day event and takes place from noon to 5PM, Saturday, June 22, in the Paddock.

Don’t miss this exciting event. Buy tickets early and save!

Purchase tickets early and save $10 off VIP Lounge and general admission tickets. VIP Lounge includes a souvenir glass with unlimited samplings of spirits and signature cocktails, access to the VIP lounge/patio featuring gourmet food stations with unlimited grazing, and admission to the Fair. Tickets are available at www.distilledsandiego.com

8th Annual “Toast of The Coast” Wine Festival and Competition June 8, Saturday The 8th Annual San Diego County Fair “Toast of The Coast” Wine Festival, the premier international wine competition in Southern California, will be held on Saturday, June 8, in the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower and Garden Show area. Enjoy unlimited wine tastings from more than 130 award-winning wines from around the world, during one of two sessions offered, from 12 to 3 p.m., and from 4-7 p.m.

The 2018 Toast of the Coast (TOTC) awarded Gloria Ferrer Brut Rosé the star of the show and claimed the top spot from 772 wines submitted by 137 wineries from

around the globe. This budding rosé claimed TOTC’s Best of Show was described by judges as “Layered and nuanced and quite flavorful even though truly Brut in dryness, this wine is convincing from the first whiff and sip, but also enduringly interesting as it opens and develops in the glass. Terrific bubbly, and worth every penny asked for it.”

The Best of Show is selected from the Double Gold winners showing the highest points score.

The TOTC competition awarded gold and silver medals along with the Double Gold Award, which is reserved for the finest wines deemed worthy by a three-judge panel.

In addition, Best of State, Best of County, Best of Country, Best of Variety and Best of Appellation awards were given

to the top performing wines in each varietal or blended category as merited. Winning medals were awarded to San Diego North County’s Solterra Winery and Carruth Cellars Winery.

The 8th Annual Toast of the Coast Wine Festival takes place on Saturday, June 8, which is National Rosé Day. There are two sessions to choose from: 12-3 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. More than 100 award-winning wines from around the world are available for an unlimited number of 1-oz. pours during each three-hour session. Participants will also be treated to award-winning cheeses from more than 20 cheese makers. Admission to TOTC includes Fair admission. For tickets, visit www.toastofthecoast.com.

Chicken Charlie’s and Other Ozsome New Fair Food Charlie Boghosian, owner, chef and creator of the famous Chicken Charlies, one of the premier barbeque and deep fry trailers at the San Diego County Fair, the Orange County Fair, and the L.A. County Fair, takes this challenge very seriously. He’s always trying new recipes and combinations to come up with another deep fry winning recipe. His past unusual and tantalizing deep fried creations have given him national notoriety and appearances on late night TV shows.

Although Charlie didn’t invent them, in 1998 he started making garlic fries. They were a big hit and you could smell them from a mile away. Not long after, in 2000, he met a lady deep frying Twinkies. He didn’t like the taste or texture because the batter was too thick. On the way home he stopped at the store, bought a couple of Twinkies, improved on the batter and made it thin and crispy. That year his deep-fried Twinkies were the big hit. A reporter asked, “So Charlie, what are you going to do next year?”

That question got Charlie thinking about his next big thing, and he recalls, “That day my brother and I bought

all kinds of stuff and started frying it all up. Before long, we had a big mess in the kitchen! We had a box of Oreo Cookies, used a really wet pancake type of batter, and drizzled a little chocolate syrup and a bit of powered sugar on top. I knew it was heavenly right away and that this was going to be huge. I introduced my deep-fried Oreos the following year, and I was right! It was huge. I don’t know how many we sold or how much money we made, but the compliments and the people who kept coming back for more….well, it was awesome.”

“Just a few years ago I deep-fried Kool-Aid. These are all thing I grew up loving as a kid. The deep-fried Kool-Aid got us on a lot of late night TV Shows and we were trending #1 all over the Internet. In 2006 our Krispy Krème Chicken Sandwich got us on the front page of the LA Times. The next year I invented the Zucchini Weenie and that got us on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brian. The following year I invented the Deep-Fried Klondike Bar and that got me on the Chelsea Lately Show.”

This year, Charlie will be bringing back many of his past winners, such as his Krispy Kreme triple cheeseburger, his

Chicken in a Waffle on a Stick, and his totally fried bacon wrapped pickle. He’ll also bring back his famous deep fried Oreos and some other past winners such as his Maui Chicken or Shrimp Pineapple Bowls. Other Fair vendors will be introducing Ozsome treats this year: Kettle Corn will have Flying Monkey Caramel Corn; Hot Dog on a Stick will have Ruby Red Lemonade; BCI Linda’s Pizza will have Emerald City Pizza Balls; Family A Fair will have a Scarecrow Dog – which is a mild Polish dog with spicy mayo, sautéed red bell peppers, fried onions and fried jalapenos!

Visit Chicken Charlie’s FRYBQ restaurant before or after the fair or any day of the week located at 5407 Balboa Ave, San Diego 92111 or his newest restaurant at Chicken Charlie’s Table at 12457 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Rancho Bernardo. Call (858) 432-1202 or follow them on www. facebook.com/chicken-charlies-table. For a more complete menu visit www.chickencharlies.com.

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San Diego County Fair Contests (Performance times, stage, and dates subject to change) Baby Derby: Competition date and time TBD–Del Mar Arena The fastest babies in the West start at one end of the carpet-covered dance floor and crawl to the finish line, with trophies on the line.

Parents can use keys, toys or other items to attract their crawler, but may not reach over the finish line to grab them. And, if your baby takes his or her first steps, it’s a mixed blessing. What a milestone! But in this race, only crawling is allowed. lol Poetry Slam: Application deadline May 10 Competition June 5–Showcase Stage, 2-3pm (youth) and 3-4pm (teen) Creative Writing teachers: Enter your finest poets in the Poetry Slam contest, part of the Student Showcase competitive exhibit. Poems must be original (composed by the entrant who is reading it), three minutes long maximum.

Language must be family-friendly. No props or costumes.

Battle of the Bands: Application Deadline—April 19 Performance Final Round June 15—Coors Light Rock On Stage time TBD Back for another year, the Battle of the Bands Contest is a search for the best musical talent/ group in the United States. Do you have the talent to become the best band in Southern

California? Impress the judges at the Battle of the Bands contest and you could take home the $5,000 first prize! Must have 3 or more band members per band.

Singer/Songwriter: Application Deadline—April 19 Performance Final Round is June 9— Paddock Stage, 3-6pm Returning by popular demand is the Singer/Songwriter Contest. It’s an all-out search for the best performance by a solo singer (18+), and a showcase for original songwriting.

This is a unique experience for upcoming artists to show off their talents. First prize is $3,000.

24hr Film Festival: Application Deadline – June 27 Performance is June 27.

24hr Film Festival attracts hundreds of filmmakers from all over to compete for best picture. Each group will have 24 hours to film, edit, and submit their film. This competition is in search for the best film group (3-10 people) ages 16 and up who will get the opportunity to film on the fairground, highlighting a specific theme. A prestigious panel of film industry professionals will judge for Best picture, and the public will vote for People’s Choice.

Competitive Exhibits and Competitions Sign up now at www.sdfair.com

Flower Show Blooms Competition—Do you grow beautiful blooms and plants? Compete for cash awards and ribbons in the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower Show competitive exhibit. This exhibit has separate divisions for beginners, novices, amateurs and professionals.

Please see the entry materials for definitions of those categories. Entry deadline is May 10. Divisions include: Theme floral design, where the theme changes every 2-3 days; miniature floral design; table floral design; wedding floral design; floral art interpretation; and vignettes.

Livestock Breed Show Exhibition—Breeders can enter and exhibit their cattle, goats, llamas, pigs, turkeys, chickens, and other animals to win cash prizes and ribbons. Entry deadline is May 3.

Photography Exhibition—Entries for the Exhibition of Photography are now being accepted online through April 12. Offering more than $25,000 in prizes and awards, this exhibition is one of the largest competitive photographic shows on the West Coast. Up to 20 entries per person may be entered. The Exhibition of Photography is open to anyone 18 years old and older. Typically, the exhibit receives 4,000 photographs including color, blackand-white, digital art and art photography. Every piece is judged by industry professionals and nearly one-third are selected for display throughout the Fair’s 27 days.

Fine Art Exhibition—This exhibition features painting, drawings, mixed media, sculptures, ceramics, and glass and is a two-tiered show. Entry deadline is April 19 and is open to artists 18 years or older. In Tier-1, judges view digital images of the art pieces to determine which will advance to the Tier-2 onsite judging. The art selected for the exhibition can be sold during the Fair.

Design in Wood Competition—The Design in Wood Competition is accepting entries from woodworkers 18 years and older. This international exhibition of fine woodworking is created in collaboration with the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association and highlights more than 350 entries. Wood projects must be registered online before April 26. Woodworkers from all over the world compete in this show, which is considered one of the largest exhibi-

tions of its kind. The exhibit includes exquisite traditional, contemporary and art furniture, musical instruments, carvings, clocks, turnings, models and more. Many entries are museum-quality and some are sold during the Fair.

Homemade Wine Competition—This category is for the amateur winemaker, 21 years or older who loves wine, as well as the winemaking community. Only one bottle of homemade wine is required per entry, and the Awards Ceremony & Exhibitor Tasting will be joined together in a same-day festive and social celebration on April 28. Industry professionals and judges will taste the Homemade Wine entries in a closed, blind judging session. After judging, all the wines will be available to taste at the Awards Ceremony & Exhibitor Tasting where competitors can meet and mingle with fellow home winemakers.

Gems & Minerals Exhibit—This is of the most popular competitive exhibits at the Fair and is now accepting entries from US residents 18 years or older. Registration ends April 26. Each entry will be professionally judged and exhibitors will receive quality feedback, have their items professionally displayed, and have the opportunity to win many awards and trophies. Industry professionals and judges will evaluate the hundreds of entries in a closed, blind judging session. After judging, exhibitors will be notified of the awards and invited to attend Exhibitor Appreciation Night, during the Fair.

Garden Show—Garden clubs, students and professional landscape and design companies are invited to enter the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show’s competitive outdoor display.

Register online before May 3. The Garden Show is the most popular exhibit at the Fair which last year welcomed more than 1.4 million guests in 26 days. This exhibit is open to all California residents including amateurs, non-profit organizations, businesses, associations and garden clubs in the horticultural, agricultural or floricultural industry.

Other exhibits and competitions include: Best of PreK-6th Grade, Collections, Commercial Beer, Commercial Spirits, Commercial Wine, Crafts and Needle Art, Creative Youth, Fashion, Drafting and Technology, Foods and Liqueurs, Graphics and Publications, Home and Hobby, Home Brew, Small Animals, 4-H Club, Student Art and Photo, Livestock Market, and Industrial Arts.

San Diego Italian Film Festival

La Paloma Theatre 4/11 Taranta on the Road, 7pm 5/9 La ragazza del mondo, 7pm Museum of Photographic Arts 4/25 Roma città aperta, 7:30pm 5/23 Questione di karma, 7:30pm La Paloma Theatre is located at 471 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas. The Museum of Photographic Arts is located at 1649 El Prado, San Diego. For more information, visit www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com.

The San Diego Italian Film Festival has quickly made its mark on the local landscape, joining the ranks of San Diego’s most beloved film festivals. In 2019, the festival celebrates 12 years of sharing stories through the lens of Italian culture. Select films are presented at La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas and Balboa Park’s Museum of Photographic Arts.

NORTH COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS La Paloma Theatre

471 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024 (760) 436-7469 www.lapalomatheatre.com

Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18

1180 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92069 (760) 471-3734 www.regmovies.com

Cinepolis La Costa

6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009 (760) 827-6700 www.cinepolisusa.com

Regal Cinemas Carlsbad 12 at The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall 2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 720-5392 www.regmovies.com

Cinepolis in Vista Village

25 Main Street, Vista 92083 (760) 945-7469 www.cinepolisusa.com

Cinepolis at Del Mar Highlands Town Center 12905 El Camino Real, San Diego 92130 (858) 794-4045 www.cinepolisusa.com

Regal Cinemas Oceanside 16

401 Mission Dr., Oceanside 92054 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com

Ballroom Dance Contest: TBD Adults: Show the judges your moves in one or more ballroom dance steps to win trophies and ribbons. Compete in any of all of these dances: Viennese Waltz, West Coast Swing, Tango, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Jitterbug, or Foxtrot. Sign up at the stage before the competition begins.

Family Look Alike Contest: TBD Family members who look like each other can win ribbons in a series of Family Look Alike Contests.

Homegrown Produce Competition: Application deadline May 31.

Contest Date is June 22 and June 29 Homegrown fruits and vegetables take some work, but the taste is the reward! Let us reward you further with ribbons for your best garden produce. Pre-registration is required.

Other contests include: Zucchini Race, Miniature Masterpiece, Photo Shootouts, Home Harvested Honey, Creative Youth Contests, Plein Air Painting, Home and Hobby Contests, Summer of Robotics, Boomers and Beyond Trivia, Most Patriotic Costume, 3 O’Clock Fun, Pie Eating, and Bubble Gum Blowing.

Complete list of contests and entry forms at www.sdfair.com

Looking for a New Career?

CSUSM Offers Teaching English as a Second/ Foreign Language Certificate In December 2015, Scott Havenor was laid off from a 26-year career in the software business. Looking to start a new chapter, he learned about the Teaching English as a Second Language/ Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) certificate at CSUSM. Havenor AMERICAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE INSTITUTE completed the program in May 2017 and immediately saw the value of his new certificate. He connected with a school in Ukraine that teaches American English to local corporations so they can integrate into the globalized economy. The job application required a TESL/ TEFL certificate and the interview included preparing a sample lesson, so Havenor selected a lesson he had created as part of the certificate program. He received a swift offer and six weeks after earning his TESL/TEFL certificate, Havenor was heading to Dnipro, Ukraine, for a four-month teaching assignment. “I was thinking I was really retired,” he says.

“This program has validated my professional life since being laid off and has given me a sense of contentment that I was missing. It was the bridge that has enabled this new life I am now going to have.”

Designed for those with minimal or no English language teaching experience who are interested in teaching English abroad (EFL) or in the U.S. (ESL), this 120-hour certificate focuses on best practices in methods, materials and techniques used to teach English as a second/foreign language. The program provides professional development and employment guidance with a strong emphasis on hands-on training and practice with English-language learners in a university setting. Sessions are taught by master teachers with extensive experience in TESL/ TEFL, teacher training, and curriculum development.

Participants receive ample opportunities for developing effective lesson plans and syllabi, practicing classroom management strategies, peer-teaching, and classroom facilitation. The 6-week summer course runs Monday through Friday on the CSUSM campus for a total of 20 hours per week, and the 15-week spring course is offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 8 hours per week.

For more information, visit www.csusm.edu/alci or contact us at alci@csusm.edu or (760) 750-3200.

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Regal Cinemas Escondido Stadium 16 and IMAX 350 W. Valley Pkwy, Escondido 92025 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com

Angelika Film Center and Café in Carmel Mountain Plaza 11602 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego 92128 (858) 207-2606 www.angelikafilmcenter.com

Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18, IMAX and RPX 10733 Westview Pkwy, San Diego 92126 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com

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North Coast Repertory Theatre We’re Giving Away Tickets!

All in the Timing, April 10-May 5 Off-Broadway’s hit All in the Timing is a sextet of one-act comedies by playwright David Ives, which uses inspired language and word play to examine various attempts at relationships and communication with comical results. Ives spins hilarity out of words in an experience that will tickle the hearts of his audience.

Jay Johnson: The Two and Only, April 15-16, 7:30pm Jay Johnson deconstructs the ancient art of ventriloquism, from its historical association with the occult to the present day. This heartfelt story explores Jay Johnson’s childhood dream of becoming a practitioner of this unusual art and the mystical connection with his mentor and teacher.

The Cave Dwellers, April 23, 7:30pm The Cave Dwellers explores the adventures of homeless people who are camping out on the stage of an abandoned theatre that is about to be pulled down for a housing project. Humor, grace, innocence and improvisation distinguish this Broadway classic.

Taken at Midnight, April 29, 7:30pm Based on true events in 1931 Berlin, a courageous mother resists the rising Nazi party in order to free her imprisoned son. This riveting drama explores the heroic battle of the weak against the powerful, truth against lies, and mothers against murderers.

John Denver Tribute, May 6-7, 7:30pm Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. The tribute also features Curry’s wife, Anne Curry (vocals, guitar and mandolin), Diane Ireland (flutes) and Chris Wills (vocals and keyboard).

She Kills Monsters: Young Adventures Edition, May 16-19 A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons and Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty

Moonlight Amphitheatre The Producers June 12-29 A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ laugh-out-loud spectacle. The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit!

Matilda the Musical July 17-August 3 Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musicalis the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey.

West Side Story August 14-31 From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments.

Victor/Victoria September 11-28 Victor/Victoria is a witty, comic romp examining questions of gender, identity and love in Paris in the 1930s.

English soprano Victoria Grant finds herself at a nightclub without work or money. She meets Carroll Todd, or “Toddy,” a performer at the club, who gets fired trying to help her. The two soon team up and embark on an unlikely scheme. With Toddy’s help, Victoria becomes “Count Victor Grazinski,” a renowned female impersonator. The twist is that she is a woman, claiming to be a man, claiming to be a woman.

Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. For more information, call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

San Diego Civic Theatre SD Opera presents: Carmen April 2, 5 and 7 Carmen is a fiery gypsy woman who lives life on her own provocative terms. The next notch on her belt is the naïve soldier, Don Jose, who is bewitched by her passion and gives up everything, including his sweetheart Micaela, to be with her. In her true heartless fashion, Carmen becomes bored and callously drops her young lover when her path collides with the macho bullfighting Escamillo. Obsessed and alone, Don Jose’s jealousy ignites an emotional bonfire with the potential to destroy them all.

California Ballet Company presents: Cinderella April 12-14 Jared Nelson’s visionary choreography breathes new life into the timeless story of the little cinder girl with big dreams, her malicious step family and the dashing prince who steals her heart. Set to Prokofiev’s classic score, this full-length production elevates classical ballet for the contemporary audience.

Broadway San Diego presents: Cats April 16-21 Cats tells the story of a magical night when a tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the production features an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber; scenic and costume designs by John Napier; and all-new choreography and lighting and sound design. It is directed by Trevor Nunn.

Ali Wong: The Milk and Money Tour April 22, 7:30pm Ali Wong is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress.

Her breakout Netflix special “Baby Cobra” premiered over Mother’s Day weekend in 2016 to critical acclaim. In 2017, she became the first artist to sell out eight shows at the SF Masonic Theater. She voices the co-lead and executive produces the upcoming Netflix animation show, “Tuca and Bertie” alongside Tiffany Haddish.

Broadway San Diego presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory May 14-19 Willy Wonka is opening his mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. This rendition of Roald Dahl’s tale features songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a new score.

Broadway San Diego presents: Fiddler on the Roof May 28-June 2 Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher and his team bring an authentic vision to this theatrical masterpiece from Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. The cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. The production features classic songs such as “Tradition” and “If I Were a Rich Man.” San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Ave., San Diego. For more information, call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.org.

ogres and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within. This performance is presented by the North Coast Repertory Theatre School.

A Walk in the Woods, May 29-June 23 Set in the midst of the Cold War, U.S. and Soviet arms negotiators agree to meet informally. Their revealing and absorbing conversations are laced with humor and evolve through debate and discord, exploring unexpected and uncharted territory. For those yearning for a more enlightened world, this play offers much to think about.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. For more information, call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

Win tickets! Enter to win a pair of tickets to either: All in the Timing, John Denver Tribute, or Jay Johnson. To enter, visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the easy entry form. Enter your top three choices. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/email address is permitted. Some restrictions apply. Best of luck!

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Stage Productions Presents: Once on This Island April 5-7 In this Caribbean adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,” Center Stage Productions (CSP) tells the story of peasant girl Ti Moune and her rescue of the wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. The gods who rule over the island interfere in the lives of the lovebirds by testing them and betting against the power of love and death. Created by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the show has garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run.

4th Annual Dancing with Our Stars April 13, 7:30pm Join the local community and business leaders as they perform in a dance competition to benefit California Center for the Arts education and community outreach programs. Tickets include a post-show party with a DJ and dancing under the stars.

Alan Cumming: Legal Immigrant April 16, 7:30pm Alan Cumming is many things to many people—renaissance man, style icon, social activist, bon viveur – but to himself he is a story-teller and provocateur for hire. He became an American citizen in 2008. Legal Immigrant is a cabaret of songs and stories about his life and loves in his adopted homeland.

San Diego Ballet presents: Romance: En Pointe— Poetry In Motion April 27-28 Bringing the beauty of classical ballet front and center, this performance by San Diego Ballet features excerpts from Romeo and Juliet, Giselle and Don Quixote, highlighting dance in its most expressive and eloquent form.

Madagascar, Africa’s Land of Ghosts: Part One April 30, 7:30pm Follow Bill Toone, Executive Director and Founder of EcoLife Conservation, and his story of a rugged 100-mile transect in the rainforest of northeastern Madagascar. What started as a wildlife survey turned into a four-year adventure living in the tiny community of Antanambao on the Masoala Peninsula. Shortly after his research contract ended, tragedy struck the community, leaving Bill’s life forever changed.

Madagascar, The Search for Emilien: Part Two May 7, 7:30pm Nearly two decades after the disaster in Madagascar, Bill Toone was given the opportunity to return and search for lost friends. Madagascar’s landscape had changed dramatically.

He and his wife traveled by plane, truck, canoe and on foot in search of the lost village of Antanambao and their friends.

The Center is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. For more information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.

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Gator by the Bay Festival on Mother’s Day Weekend May 9 – 12  We’re Giving Away Tickets The 18th annual Gator by the Bay, the largest Louisiana-themed music and food festival in the West, returns to Spanish Landing Park, from May 9 to 12. Established in 2001 and presented by the non-profit Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego, the four-day cultural celebration features more than 100 live musical acts and special performances on seven stages, multiple dance floors, delicious cuisine and a welcoming ambience for the whole family.

There’s something for every music fan at Gator by The Bay, from the most popular Cajun and zydeco bands to internationally renowned blues, swing and boogie-woogie artists to award-winning rockabilly, roots and Latin performers. Five-time Grammy-nominated boogie-woogie musician Marcia Ball kicks off the celebration on May 9.

From May 10 to 12, the festival is headlined by three of the most requested Louisiana Zydeco and Cajun bands in the U.S. They are Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band; Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie; and Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys. The blues lineup is equal-

ly stellar, including such well-known greats as Rick Estrin and the Night Cats; Roy Rogers and John Németh; and Alabama Mike with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets.

Performers with an international flavor include German blues band BB and the Blues Shacks; Swedish jazz musician Gunhild Carling; and Bollywood-inspired Aki Kumar and Bollywood Blues. Dancing is highly encouraged on five wooden dance floors and there is a full schedule of free dance lessons throughout the festival.

Always a crowd favorite, the French Quarter Food Court showcases an expanded array of authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern favorites this year. Guests can take their taste buds to the bayou with classic delicacies, such as 10,000 pounds of live Louisiana crawfish, grilled oysters, gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee, red beans and rice, crab cakes, alligator, frog legs, fried okra, lobster mac and cheese, po’boys and beignets. At the Taste of Louisiana Food Pavilion, Louisiana and local professional chefs host instructional cooking demos and tastings of classic Southern dishes.

The market area offers a curated selection of retail

Feeding San Diego Presents: Pairings with a Purpose April 13, 12–3pm Feeding San Diego presents the fourth annual Pairings with a Purpose at Bobby Riggs Tennis Club and Museum in Encinitas. This signature spring fundraising event welcomes more than 750 guests and brings together 50 local breweries, wineries, distilleries and restaurants for the ultimate culinary experience. While relishing in exclusive pairings, guests can also enjoy live entertainment, games and a beautiful afternoon under the sun.

Some of this year’s featured beverage providers include Mikkeller, Booch Craft, Bay City Brewing Company, Latitude 33, Automatic Brewing Company, Cutwater Spirits, Bagby Beer Company, Goodonya and

Suja Organic. Participating chefs include Jason Gethin of Bankers Hill, Barry Layne of Coast Catering, Tyler Mars of Moonage Food Company, Jessica Scott of Puesto and Matt Gordon of Solace and the Moonlight Lounge.

All proceeds from Pairings with a Purpose support Feeding San Diego’s comprehensive hunger-relief programs in San Diego County. Over the last three years, Pairings with a Purpose has raised enough funds to provide more than one million meals for children, families, and seniors facing hunger.

This event is for ages 21 and older. Bobby Riggs Tennis Club and Museum is located at 875 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas.

For more information, visit www.feedingsandiego.org.

vendors, featuring Mardi Grasinspired goods and clothing, art, hand-made jewelry, dancing shoes and accessories. Special family fun activities include the costumed Mardi Gras parades, outrageous hat-making with the Rad Hatter and colorful face painting. Tickets range from $35 to $40. Three-day and four-day passes are available for the best value. Children 17 and under are admitted free with a paid adult and active military with an ID receive free admission from Friday through Sunday. Spanish Landing Park is located at 3900 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego. For more information visit www.gatorbythebay.com Win Tickets! Enter to win a pair of tickets to Gator By The Bay. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the easy entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and/or email. Only one person/email allowed to enter contest. Some restrictions apply. Best of luck! See you at Gator By The Bay!

Oceanside Theatre Company Presents: Man of La Mancha May 3-26

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’s seventeenth-century masterpiece Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha is one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history. The production celebrates the perseverance of a dying old man who refuses to relinquish his ideals or his passion. The celebrated score includes songs such as “The Impossible Dream,” “I, Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” “I Really Like Him,” “Little Bird,” and “To Each His Dulcinea.”

Sunshine Brooks Theatre is located at 217 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside. For more information, call (760) 433-8900 or visit www. oceansidetheatre.org.

Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Pollos Maria

Patron–Tortilleria and Carniceria

La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

Pollos Maria has arguably the best tasting char-broiled chicken in North County and throughout San Diego. Located in the Village of Carlsbad and in Oceanside at the Old Grove Market Place, Pollo’s Maria has been serving the most delicious, freshest, and healthiest Mexican food to satisfied customers for 34 years! The service is excellent and efficient; the menu is extensive, and the prices are reasonable. If you are looking for great tasting Mexican food, we can’t say enough about this place. The Oceanside restaurant interior is spacious, beautifully decorated and perfect for parties or corporate meetings. Their Carlsbad Village location has a really nice outdoor patio with umbrellas and fire pits and is the perfect place to hang out with family and friends.

Enjoy Easter, Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day here. Pollos Maria is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their daily menu

includes Maria’s House Specialties, featuring a whole broiled chicken for $15.99, or half chicken for only $7.99. Their Combo Plates, such as Chile Rellano, Enchilladas, and Tacos, are fantastic. The chicken tacos (soft or hard shell) are as good as, if not better than, any chicken tacos in all of San Diego. You can order burritos, tacos, tostadas, or their famous chicken soup, salads, tortas, chips and salsa, quesadillas, nachos, and a selection of wonderful desserts. Come early for a breakfast burrito, menudo (served Saturday and Sunday), or their huevos rancheros or chorizo, eggs and cheese plates. They stock domestic and imported beers and wine, and catering is available. We love Pollos Maria! They have two locations. Carlsbad: 3055 Harding Street in Carlsbad Village (760) 729-4858. Oceanside: 125 Old Grove Road #8, Oceanside (760) 435-9071 or visit www.pollosmaria.com.

We love Patron and the owners and staff at Patron. We want everyone in San Marcos and nearby communities to know where to find the best authentic Mexican fresh-made-daily tamales ($1.89); custommade-to-order tacos (.99 cents with coupon); hot, fresh, handmade daily flower tortillas (10 for $2.99); and Carne Asada combo plates for $6.39. Thinking about having a big Cinco de Mayo party or family celebration? Have Patron cater your event!

Locals and Mexican-Americans already know how amazing this place is. Try their authentic Mexican food and you will be back often. Why go to a supermarket and buy mass-produced tortillas, when you can go to Patron and get freshly made, piping hot tortillas? The best time for hot tortillas is around 4-5pm. Why pay more for tacos when you can get authentic tacos for under a dollar? All tacos are made to order!

Eat and shop where local Mexican-Americans go! They have an assortment of Agua Frescas $2.99 for a 32 oz. drink. Pick up some chips and guacamole and salsa made fresh daily; Mexican cheeses and canned goods; fresh fruits and vegetables, including locally grown tomatoes, avocados, lemons and papayas. Their butcher shop offers chicken, steak, goat, pork, and beef. Buy your Carne Asada here!

Have Patron custom make your tacos. For your taco meat, we recommend Birria, a flavorful beef or goat stewed meat, or their Chicken mole. Top off your taco with red or green salsa, Mexican avocado sauce, cheese, onions, beans, and fresh sliced lime. Clip their .99 cent Taco Coupon (good every day!) from our coupon pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. Patron is located at 204 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 736-0086.

We have some big news. La Tapatia has just expanded their menu to include Angus steaks and burgers and Puerto Nuevo Baja-style lobster! We highly recommend their steaks and especially their Prime Rib. Order your Cantina Burgers or steaks Jalapeño style! This is the place to be in Escondido for Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and during Cruising Grand on Friday nights for great authentic Mexican cuisine, including their famous tamales, and on Saturday nights for the best Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue dancing. One of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured family Mexican restaurants, La Tapatia dates back to 1937 when it was founded and operated

by Ernesto and Salome Acosta. What began as a small neighborhood diner from within their home on Grand Avenue, is now a landmark in North County where guests enjoy the finest authentic Mexican cuisine.

La Tapatia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are famous for their signature homemade pork tamales, and offers them

year-round. Stop in their beautifully decorated dining room or dine on their outside patio and enjoy their lunch specials daily from 11am3pm. Their full bar comes to life during Happy Hour and late nights.

Happy Hour is Mon-Fri, from 3-7pm and has food specials such as $1.99 tacos, $2.25 fish tacos, chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, shrimp quesadilla, shrimp ceviche, and an assortment of Happy Hour drink specials. La Tapatia favorites include Chile Con Carne, Flautas Guacamole, and their famous Chicken Mole. Prices are very reasonable. You can make your own combo plate with a choice of tacos, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno, and tostada.

Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. GET 20% OFF ANY ENTRÉE when you purchase an entrée of equal or greater value. Not valid Fridays after 2pm, holidays, happy hour, breakfast, To Go orders, or any other discounts or offers. Must present coupon. La Tapatia is located at 340 W. Grand Ave, Escondido 92025. Call (760) 747-8282.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Tony’s Jacal

Tony’s Jacal is one of the most fun and lively places to be on Cinco de Mayo, and one of the most wonderful places to be on Mother’s Day. Both days are sure to be lively, especially the bar, so get there early to avoid waiting for a table. Tony’s is one of the most famous and historic Mexican restaurants and cantinas in San Diego. You never know who you might see there; including celebrities, horse owners, and jockeys.

According to Zagat, “Tony’s Jacal is one of the most authentic north of the border Mexican restaurants.” Taste the flavors of old Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego. Tony’s Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in Solana Beach, Tony’s Jacal is a historic San Diego landmark which opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation increased over the years because their cuisine is absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere and service are equally outstanding. For three generations, Tony’s Jacal has been serving family specialties, like their famous chile relleno, turkey tacos,

turkey enchiladas, flautas and shrimp burritos. We recommend their very special turkey tamales with a wonderful mole sauce made with black Pasilla Chiles, which you can order off the menu all-year-round.

Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. Their classic cantina has new lighting, a new granite bar top, and comfortable bar stools. The lounge offers a wide selection of tequila and Margaritas, and serves a variety of mezcal. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 5-7pm. Ask for a delicious Margarita or a tasty Mezcal Paloma with grapefruit soda on the rocks. Lunch is served Mon-Sat 11am-2pm: Dinner is served Weekdays 5-9:30pm; Fri and Sat 5-10pm; Sun 3-9:30pm. They are closed on Tuesdays except during racing season. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience, with wonderful hosts, food, drinks, and the finest service, Tony’s Jacal is the place!

Tony’s Jacal is located west of the I-5 Fry and just south of Lomas Santa Fe on 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858) 7552274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com

Seafire Restaurant + Bar

Seafire is the perfect place to take mom on Mother’s Day. They will have a special Mother’s Day menu for $24.95. Guests will be able to choose salmon, chicken, lamb, or steak entrées with complete dinners, and there will be live music on their patio. Make your Mother’s Day reservations today!

Open for lunch, dinner and late night dining, choose any of their New-American style and Mediterranean house specialties. Happy Hour is always lively with $7 Well Drinks, $3 off Draft Beers, $2 off Bottled Beers, with delicious fish tacos, gyro sliders, Jalapeno poppers, and brick-oven pizza. They have late night happy hour and really fine live music on the patio Wednesday–Saturday nights. Seafire’s husband and wife chefs work together in the kitchen preparing memorable seafood, Italian, American, Greek, and Mediterranean delights. Like a harmonious violinist and cellist, the two of them create delicious dining delicacies.

Using the freshest vegetables, seasonings and ingredients, they accent their masterpiece Lamb Chops, Steamed Mussels, Shrimp Scampi, Seared

Scallops, Kabobs, Rack of Lamb, or Crispy Skin Salmon, with whipped garlic potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Their salads and soups are delicious. Try the Roasted Beet Salad, the Greek Salad, or Fish Chowder.

Their wood-fired pizza from their signature Napoleon-style brick oven is amazing. The Italian made, custom designed, domed brick oven produces authentic, delicious pizza with perfectly browned thin crust.

Live Jazz Sunday Brunch with Sodie and Wayne includes $5 Mimosas and Bloody Marys, from 12 to 3pm. Seafire Restaurant’s indoor décor is filled with natural light and the outdoor patio is large with an open window and attached bar. Happy hour is ALL DAY on Sunday, daily from 3:30-6:30pm, and 10pm til close Mon -Thurs.

Clip or download their coupon from their ad or on our Coupon Pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/ and get 20% OFF your entire check. Some restrictions apply.

Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 603-9672 or visit www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.

Pelly’s Fish Market and Grill

Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North County, and is located just steps from Carlsbad State Beach. After being closed for an 8-month renovation due to a kitchen fire, Pelly’s is a completely new restaurant with all new kitchen, fresh fish display cases, and dining room with comfortable chairs. Pelly’s still has their same wonderful menu but with some exciting and delicious editions, including delicious fish and chips, shrimp and chips, poke bowls, and draft beer and wine! Try their new fried combo plate with fish and chips, a crabcake and fried shrimp. It’s truly amazing. Enjoy chargrilled fish plates, a huge fresh fish selection, or customize a seafood platter for a Mother’s Day or Memorial Day Weekend party or barbecue. Their food is simply delicious and their fresh fish market is always stocked with your favorites, including local catch. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the perfect choice for the

freshest fish and people watching. Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, you’ll enjoy some of the freshest and tastiest chargrilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego.

Depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers lobster, large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass (perfect for the barbecue), and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams and mussels. We recommend their grilled mahi-mahi, halibut, and grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh Ono salad, Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the best chowder too!

Check their board for their Catch of the Day. Pelly’s Fish Market is open 7-days a week and is located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.

10 Twenty Prime

The Charros family welcomes you to 10 Twenty Prime. Get your knives and forks ready for a memorable dining experience at one of the finest steak, ribs, and seafood restaurants in North County. Locals and loyal guests enjoy this polished but casual dining establishment, not just for the great cuisine including the finest quality steaks, ribs, and fresh seafood, but for the exemplary service and prices. Treat mom on Mother’s Day to a steak dinner she will never forget. Two words for 10 Twenty Prime: absolutely delicious!

10 Twenty Prime has the happiest Happy Hours around and gets 5 stars on Yelp Reviews. Happy Hour is ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am to 7pm, and Monday – Friday 4pm to 7pm. They offer delicacies such as: (3) Angus Sliders for $6; (3) Filet Mignon sliders for $8; 6oz Sirloin and Baked Potato for $12; (3) Shrimp Tacos for $6; Coconut Shrimp for $7; Well Cocktails and Draft Beers for $4, and bottle beer $3.

Satisfaction is always the goal; and 10 Twenty Prime consistently

hits the mark with their friendly and thoughtful service. They have a very lively bar and a beautiful wood paneled white table-clothed indoor dining room. They also have a comfortable open-air, heated outdoor patio. Signature entrées include grilled filet mignon, ribeye, top sirloin, New York steaks, baby back ribs from the grill, grilled or blackened mahi mahi, and grilled salmon. Their Daily Specials are amazing. On Sunday try their full slab baby back ribs for only $18 and on Mondays try their $20 BBQ Combo. The BBQ Combo comes with 1/2 barbecue chicken & 1/3 rack of baby back ribs. Their Daily 1/3 Rack Ribs and Tri-Tip Combo is $14.99 Get 20% OFF your check! Clip their coupon from their ad or from our Coupon Pages, or download it from www.NorthCountySun. com/coupons. Must present coupon. 10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078, in Old California Restaurant Row. Call (760) 736-4343.

Ahi Sushi and Grill

Looking for some great sushi for Easter or Mother’s Day? Extremely popular and well known in San Marcos and throughout San Diego, Ahi Sushi and Grill is open every day and serves some of the most delicious and best-valued sushi around. Located near California State University San Marcos, it is very popular with college students and faculty, residents, local business people, and everyone who loves great sushi at reasonable prices. Their sushi is high quality, and the service is absolutely outstanding. We eat here about three times a month.

The service is usually fast. We have never been in a sushi restaurant where you get your order so quickly. Try their Fire of Love roll–inside is krab, avocado and cucumber, and outside is baked salmon topped with dynamite sauce and more krab! Every day, Ahi Sushi and Grill offers 50% off cut rolls, special rolls, and sushi; and 50% off items are highlighted on their sushi menu. They also have lunch and dinner specials, sake bombs, and beers for Happy Hour. “You say sake, we

say bomb!” Sake Bombs during Happy Hour are only $7.95!

Ahi Sushi’s 16- piece cut roll combo includes 4 pieces of Philly roll + 4 pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4 pieces of California roll + 4 pieces of smoked salmon roll. We highly recommend the 8 piece Caterpillar Roll, their famous 8 piece Albacore Special Roll, and their Ahi Special Roll (our all-time favorite!). Their menu is extensive and includes Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken, Katsu Chicken, Yakisoba (stir fried noodles), Tempura Udon, Seafood Udon, Egg Rolls, Gyoza, a wide assortment of specialty rolls, appetizers, party platters, soups, salads, beer, wine, sake and desserts.

GET A FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL ($12 value) with any purchase of $15 or more! Must present coupon. Either clip from our ad, coupon pages, or download from http://northcountysun.com/ category/coupons/. Ahi Sushi and Grill is located at 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, #136, San Marcos, CA 92069 (next to L.A. Fitness).

Please call (760) 761-0238.

En Fuego Cantina and Grill

En Fuego was established twenty-two years ago in Del Mar Village.

Originally La Tienda restaurant, circa 1930, hosted race track elites and Hollywood stars such as Bing Crosby and Pat O’Brien. Located cozily near Del Mar beach, this beautiful, Mexican-inspired restaurant is a fun destination for any occasion, celebration, or rendezvous.

With vast patio seating, this venue is draped with green foliage and features a rustic wine bar, several intimate dining areas, and a downstairs patio bar where award-winning Margaritas are served 7- days a week during Happy Hour from 4:30- 6:30pm. There’s plenty of room for family or business events and parties. It’s one of Del Mar Village’s most popular restaurants, and a great place to host any affair. Book your Cinco de Mayo party or Mother’s Day evening soon, before the best seats are taken!

Try their Chile Rellanos with cheese, shredded chicken, carni-

tas or seafood. Their Tamales are a local favorite $10-$12, and so is their Del Mar Burrito $11-$12. Weekend Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays until 2pm. En Fuego is open Monday– Sunday from 11:30am –11:30pm (hours may vary) and features different specials through the week: e.g. Taco Tuesday, which has become one of the most popular in San Diego (4:30pm-8:30 every Tuesday); and Wine Wednesday, with live music by Michael Tiernan, beginning at 7pm (check calendar). The patio is a great retreat to enjoy wonderful Mexican food or world-class premium drinks anytime and especially during Del Mar horse racing season.

Whether it’s lunch, dinner, live music, or drinks, En Fuego is always ready to welcome you! En Fuego Cantina and Grill is located at 1342 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar CA, 92014. Call (858) 792-6551 or visit www.EnFuegoCantina.com.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot

Easter Sunday Brunch will be hopping, so make your reservation soon. And don’t forget your mom is a lady of great taste, so take her out in style and celebrate Mother’s Day at Ignite. Mother’s Day Buffet will have three seatings at 9:30, 11:30, and 1:30. Adults are $39.95, children 7-12 are $17.95, and kids 6 and under are free with adult purchase. The Buffet features a prime rib carving station, wood fired pizzas, salmon, seafood sishes, shrimp and mac, classic breakfast favorites like egg scrambles, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, fruit, and homemade desserts. They’ll have coffee, fresh OJ, and fruit juices. Enjoy $13.50 bottomless mimosas with your meal. Please call restaurant for more information and reservations.

Kid’s Eat Free on Saturdays from 4pm to close with one free kids meal with purchase of one adult entrée! Ignite is a great place to bring friends and family, impress a client, or a date. There isn’t a bad seat in the house inside or outside on their beautifully designed and

decorated Spanish-style patio garden with outside bar and fireplace.

Located in La Costa, overlooking La Costa Green’s rolling hills, Ignite is one of North County’s favorite hangouts. It offers an extensive wine collection to accompany their delectable appetizers, entrees and popular wood-fired, hand crafted Neapolitan-style pizza. Other offerings include sizzling juicy burgers and tender choice steaks.

Visit their Oyster Bar with oyster happy hour 6:30-7:30pm, except for Fridays.

Uncork, drink and enjoy from a large selection of domestic or imported wines. Happy Hour is daily from 3-6:30pm with $4-6 drink specials and $6-10 food specials. Saturday and Sunday Brunch is from 10am-3pm. Enjoy live music on Sundays. Catch a Padres game with the sound on in the lounge! Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

It’s Tabu Sushi

It’s Tabu Sushi is an excellent choice for Mother’s Day and will have food and drink specials. We highly recommend that you make your dining reservations as soon as possible. Also, this May is their 4 year anniversary, so check their Facebook for their Tabu Celebration! This innovative sushi restaurant boasts an assorted menu that includes specialties you may never have heard of, but certainly should try. Tabu specializes in fresh, spicy, tangy, made-to-order sushi and Japanese fusion with a twist, and refers to their fusion flavors as their Tabu Touch. Their Lemon Cilantro Roll is crazy delicious with a very fresh and zesty cool taste. This one has crab meat inside with salmon, avocado, cucumber, slices of lemon, and Sriracha sauce. Their Ceviche Roll is quite tasty with a delicious mix of fresh raw fish and shrimp without rice. Their cream cheese stuffed Jalapeno poppers are great; and don’t forget to order the delicious Habibi Roll. It combines shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce and tempura crumbs.

Very nice! Feeling Randy baby? Try their Sexy Roll- inside is shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cream cheese, avo, and cucumber. It’s then topped

with tuna, sexy shrimp, and eel sauce. Don’t see what you’re looking for on the menu? Feel free to ask one of their sushi chefs to create it for you.

It’s Tabu has a bustling Happy Hour from 4-7 PM; Sake Hour is Friday and Saturday nights from 7 PM to close; and they offer Late Night Specials including 1/2 OFF house sake shots or $1 sake shots.

It’s Tabu Sushi offers great Lunch Specials, too. Try their Bento Box or their After Burner Roll, with soup or salad and Iced Tea for $8. Located in San Marcos, across the street from California State University San Marcos, It’s Tabu is very popular for lunches, dinners, and late nights. Tabu has a spacious floor plan with a long “L’ shaped sushi bar; a beer/wine/sake bar; plenty of tables and booths; flat screen TVs for sports, and a great outdoor patio.

CLIP THEIR $5 OFF COUPON from our coupon pages or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons. It’s Tabu Sushi is located at 344 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos 92078 (in the Ralph’s shopping center). Call (760) 591-0811 or visit www. itstabusushi.com.

Rosati’s Pizza

With over 30 local craft beers on tap, happy hour at Rosati’s is very lively Monday through Friday from 3-7pm with beer and wine and appetizer specials. They have music happening every Tuesday night.

Bring your family and enjoy a real Chicago-style meal indoors, or dine on their spacious patio. Make your Mother’s Day reservations early.

If you’re a pizza lover or are from Chicago or the mid-west, then you most likely know about Rosati’s Pizza. Their delicious, cheese dripping Chicago-style deep dish Italian pizza created by Ferdinand Rosati was originated when he opened his first restaurant on Taylor Street in Chicago in 1906, a hundred and twelve years ago. Back then, the pizza was old-world with tomato sauce served on crispy bread. In 1927 Ferdinand’s son, Saverio, opened a Rosati’s on Pulaski Street. Skip ahead to 1964 when Saverio’s sons took over and proceeded to open ten locations, and now have 200 restaurants nationwide.

Authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza has two main ingredients:

Italian tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese. This delicious combo is baked inside a deep-dish crust. You can order yours this authentic way; or you can add an assortment of toppings. Rosati’s deep-dish crust is light and crispy. We don’t know how they do this; but it’s a special craft to make deep-dish with a crispy crust. Their deep-dish pizza is mouth watering with mounds of gooey Mozzarella and topped with Pomodoro tomatoes. It’s something you must add to your bucket list. Caution: It takes about 30-45 minutes to bake this pie perfectly. They also serve Chicago-style thin crust pizza, as well as gluten-free thin crust pizza! Rosati’s offers build-your-own pasta, specialty pastas, calzone, salads, and desserts.

Clip their Wing Wednesdays Coupon from our coupon pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. Not valid with other offers or specials. Must present coupon. Rosati’s Pizza is located at 337 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024. They offer local delivery and catering. Call ahead 760-452-2007.

Veneto’s Cucina Italiana

If you’re looking for charm and classic Italian, this is the place.

Call and make your Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day reservations today. Seating is limited! Veneto’s Cucina Italiana, on N. Coast Hwy in Oceanside (near the Oceanside/California Welcome Center) is celebrating their 1-Year Anniversary. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne with beloved local restaurateur, Pino, of the famed Pino’s in Encinitas. And, make a toast with mom on Mother’s Day. Pino brings his Italian accent, charm, and his heart and soul to the restaurant every day to make sure that his guests have the most memorable and authentic Italian culinary experience ever. You’ll find flowers on every table and a wonderful selection of Pino’s favorite wines.

Veneto’s has a full bar, serving great drinks, cocktails, and wine, as well as imported, domestic and local beers, and real Italian espresso.

Veneto’s is the place where lovers meet, friends reminisce, and the food is legendary. Try their many delicious entrées including grilled salmon, ahi tuna, pollo Piccata, Melanzane alla Parmigiana, or Pollo with Scampi. Enjoy an authentic pasta dish such as their Spaghetti alla Bolognese (our favorite), or their exceptional Fettuccini Alfredo, Linguini Alla Vongole, Lasagna al Forno, Ziti, Ravioli, Tortellini, and Lasagna. They also have excellent pizza selections, soups, antipasti, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. For a real treat, try their famous homemade Tiramisu with a nice cappuccino.

Music is on Fridays and Saturdays. Call to see who’s performing.

They’re open for lunch Wed-Sun and dinner nightly. Fridays and Saturdays open until 10pm. Veneto’s is located at 608 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 722-1228.

Broken Yolk Café

The Broken Yolk Café is open every day including Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. They serve great food with sizable portions, and provide professional service with reasonable prices. Friendly, professional service, and consistency in their food is what makes this place a winner.

The Broken Yolk serves $6.95 breakfast specials everyday from 6-8am, e.g.: two eggs any style with bacon or sausage, home fries and toast; two eggs, two pancakes and two pieces of bacon or sausage; and other great specials! Try their new Big Skillets breakfasts for $11.95. Big Skillets include the Ranchero Skillet, The Hash Skillet, and the Country Skillet. Broken Yolk is also famous for their very large tasty omelets. Offering many delicious favorites that will satisfy your appetite, you can build your own omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. We also enjoy their

blueberry pancakes, crepes, French toast, and Belgian waffles. Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try their 1/2 pound Angus Burgers or their amazing Club Sandwich. The Club is a triple-decker filled with oven-roasted turkey breast, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Brioche bun. It comes with your choice of onion rings, fries, potato salad or slaw, and a pickle wedge. It’s a meal and a half. You can’t beat it!

The Broken Yolk Café is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants throughout San Diego. There are six locations in North County: La Costa at 7670 El Camino Real 92009; San Marcos at 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078; Carmel Mountain at 11630 Carmel Mtn Rd.; Del Mar at 2642 Del Mar Heights Rd; Oceanside at 2434 Vista Way. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels

Bruegger’s Bagels is open every day of the year. Pick up a dozen bagels and cream cheese and coffee and treat mom to breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day! There’s nothing better than eating piping hot bagels right out of the oven. Try a Bruegger’s Turkey Sandwich on a hot-from-the-oven Jalapeno and cheese or onion bagel. Or start your day with one of their classic breakfast sandwiches with a poached egg and your choice of peppered bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage on a hot fresh bagel. We recommend their Western Bagel sandwich with egg, bacon, cheddar, chipotle sauce, green pepper, red pepper, and red onion on a fresh hot bagel. Of course, our all-time favorite is their classic Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, stacked high on a fresh bagel with sliced tomato, red onions and capers. During the holidays try one of their delicious French toast bagels, with cream cheese.

In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and

bagel sandwiches, Bruegger’s also offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie” menu. If you are a calorie counter, try one of their Skinny Bagels. Guests can now order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties “skinny,” due to Bruegger’s unique slicing process. Instead of changing the recipe of its time-tested, New York-style bagel, Bruegger’s slices the bagels thinner using a process that removes approximately one-third of the bagel’s center but preserves its unique eggshell crust and delicious toppings. The result is a lower calorie bagel without sacrificing variety or taste.

Bruegger’s operates 300 bakeries in North America with 8 bakeries in San Diego. You can find a Bruegger’s Bagels in North County at 7680 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009, or at 10625 Scripps Poway Parkway in Poway. Call (760) 632-1432 or (858) 577-0300 or visit www.brueggers.com to find a location near you.

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THE FRESHEST FISH

LOCAL CATCH • SWIM - TO - GRILL Come see our 8-month remodel and enjoy our fully stocked fish market, signature grilled favorites and newest menu items.

Now serving fish & chips, poke bowls, and craft beers!

OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER • OUTDOOR PATIO WITH UMBRELLAS

FISH MARKET AND GRILL • STOCKED FRESH DAILY PELLY’S 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad (760) 431-8454

Free Cup Clam Chowder With purchase of any sandwich or entrée $15 or more.

Must present coupon. May not combine with any other offer. One coupon per transaction. Exp. 5/31/19 NCS

YOUR COASTAL FRESH FISH MARKET & GRILL

Opah - fresh from the boat!

Top Choice Fish General Manager, Joseph Thornhill grew up on the north side of Chicago next to Chicago’s largest fish marJOSEPH THORNHILL, GENERAL MANAGER ket, and got his first job there at the age of 12. His work ethic and dedication moved him up the ranks and for 15 years he learned to purchase, clean, filet and sell fish. Joseph now works tirelessly for Top Choice Fish to bring the freshest, finest and highest quality fish to our wonderful customers.

LOCAL’S CHOICE

BIG JOHN SALMON BURGER $9.49

FISH & CHIPS $9.69

10 oz. salmon patty with fries and a drink.

Beer battered Alaskan cod served with steak cut fries

SMOKED SALMON BELLY Buy 3 lbs. and Get 1 lb. FREE

FRESHEST FISH Stocked Twice Daily

Our own smokehouse provides a wide selection of smoked fish.

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Caviar from around the world including Russia, Canada, and France

Grilled, fried, sautéed, steamed, the way you like it! Smoked plates, salads, sandwiches, chowder and the best fish & chips in North County.

6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Open daily for lunch and dinner. (Next door to Tip Top Meats)

(760) 517-8682

www.topchoicefish.com Follow us on Facebook

Menu items are seasonal and subject to change. Recommend calling ahead.

THE FRESHEST FISH AT THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRICES

YOUR MEMORIAL DAY BARBECUE HEADQUARTERS We Support Our Troops

EXCLUSIVELY at

PRIME/CHOICE USDA NATURAL BLACK ANGUS BEEF FROM 150 YEAR OLD REVIER CATTLE COMPANY’S HERD

You can buy meat anywhere, but it won’t be prepared the way Tip Top Meats presents it.

Tip Top’s variety, professionalism, quality cutting and trimming is unmatched by anyone else that claims to be a meat market. At Tip Top Meats, it’s always about the quality and large portions at the best price. Tip Top Meats is one of the last authentic butcher shops!

Try their wide variety of roasts, sausage, super thick cut bacon, and have your natural dry-aged Black Angus steaks cut to any thickness you desire.

EASTER HAMS

EASTER LAMB

MOTHER’S DAY STEAK DINNER FOR TWO

$25 98

14-16 oz. Top Sirloin Steak or 8-10 oz. Filet Mignon Steak with potatoes, vegetables, salad and roll. Includes a bottle of house wine on Mother’s Day 2-8 pm.

“Never settle for less because there is no substitute for quality” – JOHN HEIDRICH

HANDMADE SAUSAGE

WIDE VARIETY OF BBQ STEAKS

TOMAHAWK RIBEYE STEAK

NEW YORK STEAK SPENCER STEAK

STEAK & STEIN ALL THE TIME

Steak dinner with large stein of beer served with broccoli or sauerkraut, soup or salad, mashed or baked potato and dinner roll.

Top Sirloin 16oz. Center Cut.....................$12.98 Filet Mignon 8 -10oz. Bacon Wrapped .....$14.98 New York Steak 14-16oz. ........................$14.98 Served daily noon to 8pm.

European Delicatessen & Gourmet Foods BIG JOHN

BREAKFAST

Three eggs any style, home fried potatoes, toast and bacon plus all pork link sausage, or polish sausage, bratwurst or ham you can eat.

$7.98

BIG JOHN

BURGER COMBO Quality, lean, 1/2 pound cheeseburger; includes fries and soda.

$7.98

TIP TOP MEATS • 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 • Open 7 days a week, 6am – 8pm (760) 438-2620 • www.tiptopmeats.com

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Curry Craft

Curry Craft, located in San Marcos across the street from San Marcos High School, is under new ownership, with a new chef, and with a new exciting fresh Indian cuisine menu. They offer a discounted lunch menu and a dinner menu. Their delicious traditional Indian curries and entrées abound with the flavors of Indian spices. Their menu contains both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes served in a casual but stylish dining room. Don’t let the white table-cloths fool you; the atmosphere is casual and friendly, the service is great, and the menu prices are on the lower end of most curry restaurants.

Indian born Executive Chef Nirmal offers a fresh, new, and extensive menu that will surely suit your palette. Chef Nirmal is particular in choosing only the finest quality and freshest ingredients available.

Try any of his amazing curry dishes including lamb, chicken, shrimp, vegetable, with coconut, spinach, mango, and more. Appetizers

include delicious Samosa turnovers stuffed with potatoes and peas for $3.99; Aloo Tikki Chaat is Samosa topped with chutney and yogurt; Paneer Pakora are homemade cheese fritters. Chef Nirmal also specializes in Indo-Chinese cuisine, offering an amazing Chili Chicken, Chicken Manchurian, Chili Paneer, and more. We love, and highly recommend the Saag Paneer which is creamed spinach cooked with homemade cheese. They offer many different kinds of naan bread, so flavorful and served hot and fresh.

Clip their coupon, or download it from our website or Coupons North County Facebook page. Get $1 OFF any lunch, Buy 1 entrée Get second entree 50% OFF, or their Free Samosa Appetizer. Must present coupon. Visit their restaurant at 689 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos 92078. Catering and delivery is available. Call (760) 8918422 or visit www.currycraftsd.com

Coastal Kitchen’s newly remodeled and heated outdoor poolside patio has a bar, comfortable seats and lounge chairs, a fire pit, and live music 7-10pm every Friday evening with food and drink specials.

Happy Hour is Sunday through Thursday, 3- 6pm, featuring $6 local craft beers, $6 well cocktails, $6 house wine, and $2 off craft cocktails.

They also have complimentary self parking. They have awesome Daily Specials Mon-Thur 3-6pm: Monday, Burger & Tap Beer $15; Tuesday, Taco Tuesday = 2 Tacos, Chips and Salsa $10; Wine Wednesday, 50% off wine flights, charcuterie and cheese boards; Thursday, 50% off select premium wines; Friday, live music with food and drink specials from 7-10pm; Saturday Brunch10am-2pm, with $14 bottomless

mimosas; Sunday Brunch, 10am-2pm with $14 bottomless mimosas.

Enjoy a wonderful Easter Sunday Brunch and Mother’s Day Brunch!

Both holidays will have Prime Rib carving stations. Easter will have Honey Glazed Ham, a raw bar, locally sourced seafood, an omelet station, desserts, and more. And Mom’s Day will have complimentary bottomless mimosas for Mom, and just $10 for everyone else! They’ll have a raw bar, seafood, Roasted Lamb, cook-to-order omelet station, fantastic desserts, drinks and more. Adults are $52 and kids are $29.

Book online at Opentable.com. Coastal Kitchen is located inside Hilton Del Mar (across from the race track) at 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar 92014. Call for reservations at (858) 792-5200.

Benihana

Celebrate Spring by honoring children and moms with the Benihana experience. May 5 is Children’s Day, a traditional Japanese holiday celebrated at Benihana by offering a complimentary candy sushi dessert to all children 12 and under who order a Kabuki Kids meal. This Mother’s Day, May 12, give Mom what she really wants– her own personal Benihana chef! Mom can relax while she and the family enjoy a culinary feast of hibachi steak, chicken, seafood and so many more teppanyaki dishes that are prepared to order. Then, surprise her with a special Benihana gift card, available April 19 through May 12. With every $50 purchase of a gift card, receive a $10 promotional card, redeemable May 13 through June 16. Mother’s Day gift cards are available at Benihana Carlsbad or online at benihana.com.

Enjoy Happy Hour at Benihana every Monday–Friday, from 4-7pm, in the lounge and sushi bar. Appetizers include wings, poke, select spe-

cialty sushi rolls, shrimp tempura, edamame and so much more starting at $4. Specialty drinks and sake begin at just $3. Benihana Carlsbad also offers a really great Express Lunch Monday-Friday from 11am – 3pm, serving food you love in about half the time. Choose from Hibachi Chicken, Hibachi Shrimp or Hibachi Filet, starting at just $11.50. You can have Benihana cuisine delivered directly to you at your home or office.

Online ordering for delivery or take-out is available at benihana.com.

Fifty-five years after Benihana first opened its doors in New York City, it is still renowned for fun, showman chefs, great food and a place to gather with friends and family to celebrate. Make your Benihana reservation today. Open Mon-Thur 11am-9:30pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sat 12pm-10:30pm, and Sun 12pm-9:30pm. Located at 755 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 929-8311, or visit www.benihana.com.

Bushfire Kitchen

Looking for a special place to take the family on Easter Sunday, or take mom on Mother’s Day? Bushfire, Del Mar’s eatery sensation, always hits the mark. Located in Del Mar, in the Beachside Shopping Center, locals will tell you that this place is a real winner. With 4-5 star ratings on Yelp and Trip Advisor, they specialize in farm fresh food made the old-fashioned way–from scratch–with the finest ingredients. The Zagat review states “Organic, grass-fed BBQ is the name of the game at these popular ‘cue specialists in La Costa and now Del Mar, serving grass-fed hamburgers, antibiotic-free chicken and locally sourced vegetables, alongside scratch-made breads and dressings.” We give Bushfire high ratings for quality, healthy, organic, humanely raised food with bold flavors and affordable prices.

Bushfire serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. If you’re a coffee fan, start your morning with a cup of gourmet coffee, ground fresh daily, from Zumbar Coffee of Sorrento Valley. Try a frothy steamed espresso latte for only $3.75, great to pair with an order of

Eggs Benedict or French Toast. For lunch and dinner, awaken your taste buds with their tender, slow-braised Angus Beef Brisket or Chipotle Short Ribs. Their slow-braise oven cooks meats overnight and ensures the meat falls off the bone. Their 1/2 lb. succulent burgers are made from fresh, never frozen, organic grass-fed beef or lamb. Dine inside or on their comfortable and exquisitely lit outdoor patio complete with outdoor bar. They have 12 craft beers on tap and a nice wine selection.

Everything on the menu is made from scratch. Side dishes include baked sweet potato, organic brown rice, Himalayan Basmati rice, garlic mashed potatoes, and bacon with baked beans. Try their premium hot sides and cold salads. One of our favorites is quinoa, beet and wild arugula salad. To-go boxes are made from recycled paper. Del Mar Bushfire Kitchen is located at 2602 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar 92014 and 3433 Via Montebello, Carlsbad in La Costa Town Square. Call (858) 461-0946, (760) 456-7620 or visit www. bushfirekitchen.com.

Tip Top Meats

Tip Top Meats is the ‘exclusive’ San Diego purveyor of All Natural Black Angus Beef, which is the finest quality and tastiest choice and prime beef, from Revier Cattle Company in Minnesota. This year, Tip Top Meats is celebrating its 52nd anniversary. Owner and Master Butcher, John Haedrich, just turned 90 years old, and is still cutting meat and making sausage! Since 1967, Tip Top Meats is the place to find the highest quality meat and poultry at the most reasonable prices. It’s truly one of the most famous German butcher shops and European markets in the U.S. Come to Tip Top Meats with Mom for their special Mother’s Day Steak Dinner for Two for $25.98 …which includes a bottle of wine! Or, pick up an Easter ham or Easter lamb for a wonderful and special Easter Sunday celebration. Please note that Tip Top is closed on Easter Sunday.

Every day, Tip Top Meats serves their famous Big John Breakfast and Big John Burger combos. They make, serve, and sell the finest and largest variety of sausages anywhere. You’ve got to taste it to believe it! This is the place to stock up for your Memorial Day

Weekend barbeque. Select from the finest hams, handmade sausages, pork roasts, lamb chops, leg of lamb, Tri-Tip, filet mignon, prime rib, ribeye, and New York steaks. Tip Top is a one-of-a-kind butcher shop, a gourmet European-style delicatessen, and a full service marketplace. Tip Top is not a grocery store meat market, but a true butcher shop. They receive their beef directly from the cattle company and process it in-house. There’s no middleman. Nobody in San Diego County comes close to the service and value of Tip Top. John Haedrich has given back 10-fold to his community, places of worship, schools, marine families, and community organizations.

Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people who cross our path once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements. He is a hard working, kind, and generous man with a big heart; and people who know him, love and respect him.” Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www. tiptopmeats.com.

Top Choice Fish

Top Choice Fish is North County’s premier fish market, located in Carlsbad near the beach and next to the famous Haedrich family’s Tip Top Meats. Top Choice receives fresh fish deliveries twice a day!

Try a filet of their 60-100lb Opah–fresh from the boat! The Haedrichs have welcomed their new Top Choice Fish–General Manager, Joseph Thornhill, into their family with open arms. Joseph, a young avid fisherman, grew up next to Chicago’s largest fish market, and got his first job at the age of 12 there. At the age of 16, he was hired full-time and worked there learning the fish business for 15 years.

His work ethic and dedication quickly moved him up the ranks, and he learned how to purchase, clean, filet, and sell fish. He learned all the intricacies, including how to maintain live lobster tanks, eventually becoming Head of Operations. He truly knows how to buy the freshest fish and prepare fish for resale. John Haedrich says, “I’m so

glad Joseph is here. He is extremely experienced and is professional, hard working, and sincere. He knows fish more than most.” Joseph receives fresh fish deliveries twice a day and works with 12 suppliers.

He buys the best and brings the best from ocean or lake to table.

Select your live lobsters or Dungeness crab from their live tanks.

Try their fresh Russian, Canadian, and French caviar, or some of their in-house smoked fish; buy 3 lbs of smoked Salmon belly and get 1 lb free! Their eatery offers eat-in or take-out options for grilled, fried, sautéed fish, salads, fish and chips and clam chowder. The Big John Salmon Burger is a 10 oz. salmon patty with fries and a drink for only $9.49! Beer Battered Alaskan Cod Fish and Chips is $9.69. Top Choice Fish is open daily for lunch and dinner and is located at 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, 92011. Call (760) 517-8682 or visit www. topchoicefish.com.

Coastal Kitchen at Hilton Del Mar

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on Historic Coast Hwy 101

Live Music Every NIght (No cover)

FULL BAR Happy Hour 4-6 P.M. and All Night Tuesdays

UPLIFT

Unique fusion of Mediterranean & and Latin-American cuisine 2018

(760) 944-8252

DINERS CHOICE AWARD

1002 N. Coast Highway101, Encinitas, 92024 www.lepapagayoleucadia.com

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Casa Sol y Mar

Casa Sol y Mar always offers a fun, memorable, and authentic Mexican dining experience. Located in the bustling Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Casa Sol y Mar is the forth installation in Diane Powers’ family of fine Mexican restaurants throughout San Diego County. The menu features innovative twists on classic dishes, like their “Inside-Out Tamales” – handmade, fresh masa with cheese, butterflied open and filled to order with a choice of chile Colorado, chile verde, shredded beef or chicken, or sautéed vegetables, and covered with their own special sauce and melted cheese. Try their traditional favorites such as Carnitas a la Michoacan, Carne Asada Tampiqueña and Tequila Lime Shrimp–shrimp sautéed to perfection in tequila lime butter, with garlic and cilantro, over a bed of arroz Mexicano with black beans on the side.

Casa Sol y Mar is the perfect location for any festive gathering. For family holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day, enjoy beautiful brunch buffets with a carving station for tri-tip grilled beef and honey baked

ham, and featuring Mexican favorites such as Chilaquiles, fajitas and buñuelos, plus traditional breakfast offerings like pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and more. Drink options include a glass of champagne for $4.95, mimosas for $4.95 or a Bloody Mary for $6.95.

This year Casa Sol y Mar will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with fiestas all weekend long. Guests can enjoy refreshing “birdbath” margaritas, delicious Cantina specials, plus live performances from world-class mariachis and Ballet Folklórico dancers. And, lucky for locals and visitors, the celebrating doesn’t stop there! Happy Hour in the beautifully illuminated Cantina is every Monday through Friday, 3–7pm, with $6.95 house margaritas in refreshing flavors like mango, peach, strawberry, raspberry and lemon lime, and flavorful appetizers like Jalisco BBQ Wings, the Ceviche Tostada and Camarones El Jefe–shrimp sautéed in a spicy honey habañero sauce. Casa Sol y Mar is located at 12865 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130. Call (858) 792-4100 or visit www.casasolymar.com.

Casa de Bandini

This spring, the fiesta is at North County’s beloved Casa de Bandini!

Owned and operated by Diane Powers, this award-winning restaurant is known for its regionally inspired Mexican fare. Guests feel the warmth and romance of Mexico as soon as they enter and are charmed nightly by strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads.

Everything on the Casa de Bandini menu emphasizes flavor and freshness. Deliciously appealing entrée salads, an extensive children’s menu and gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections are also showcased. Giant “birdbath” margaritas, authentic Mexican cuisine, beautifully decorated dining rooms and a spectacular outdoor patio make Casa de Bandini the go-to destination for all kinds of festive gatherings.

For Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day, families can enjoy brunch buffets featuring delicious Mexican items such as tamales, ceviche and chile verde, plus traditional breakfast options such as pancakes, and an omelet station. For Easter Sunday Brunch, guests can take their pick from a selection that includes ceviche, green chile and cheese tamales, scrambled eggs, tri-tip with au jus, huevos con chorizo and Chile Colorado,

tender cubed beef slowly simmered in a mildly spicy traditional red chile Colorado sauce. Add on champagne for $4.95 or mimosas for $6.95. End on a sweet note with fruit, flan, pan dulce and danishes.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend-long at Casa de Bandini.

Festivities will include performances by Ballet Folklórico dancers and mariachis, plus delicious specials and promotional giveaways. In the spirit of the holiday, try the festive “Cincorita” margarita – strawberry, Midori (melon flavored liqueur) and lime in layers of green, white and red, paying homage to the Mexican flag. Keep the fiesta going with Happy Hour in the Cantina every Monday through Friday, 3–6 p.m., and serenades by Casa de Bandini’s famous mariachi group, Cielito Lindo, Wednesday to Sunday evenings. Casa de Bandini also offers an extensive collection of premium and specialty tequilas, with more than 95 varieties to choose from, making it a perfect spot for Spring Break or Memorial Day Weekend. ¡Salud! Casa de Bandini is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, 92009 in The Forum Carlsbad. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini.com.

Canyons at The Crossings

This is the place to drink and dine with your family and friends throughout spring. Canyons is offering Easter Sunday Brunch, Mother’s Day Brunch, The Master’s Sunday Brunch for The Masters PGA on April 14, and Friday Night Unwind with food and drink specials and live music on the patio. Other events include 4/2 Taco Trivia, and 4/6 Prohibition Brewing Beer Dinner. Whether you’re a golfer or not, you’ll always enjoy the gorgeous panoramic ocean view, cuisine, drinks, happy hour, and live music at the Canyons located at The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. The Canyons is a full-service restaurant and bar located in the clubhouse of The Crossings at Carlsbad. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner; experience personalized service, fantastic cuisine and breathtaking views either in the main dining room or on their outdoor patio. Sample a beer at the bar while watching sports on their big screen TVs or enjoy a romantic setting with a glass of wine, either on their terrace

or Player’s Lounge Patio. Happy Hour is Mon-Fri, 3-6pm and includes food specials. Enjoy $5 Well Cocktails, Draft Beers, and Select Wines.

Get 3 tacos for $10 – your choice of Carne Asada, Blackened Shrimp, or Carnitas, or try a Dozen Wings for $12, or Blackened Salmon Salad for $8. Wow! Sunday Brunch Buffet is served Sundays with seatings from 10am2pm and includes a delicious All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Bottomless Mimosas or Champagne and a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar. The Buffet has a Prime Rib carving station, an omelette station, scrambled eggs, potatoes, salads, assorted pastries and desserts, bottomless coffee, teas, and more. Price is $34.99 for adults, $29.99 for seniors, and $18.99 for children ages 7-13. It’s free for kids 6 & under. Pricing is subject to change. Canyons is located at 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 444-1888 or visit www. thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com

Daily News Café

Whether you are a Carlsbad Village local, or someone visiting for the first time, you’ll understand why the Daily News Café is one of our all time favorites! This historic restaurant is a North County destination and has been serving the community since 1990. This year they are celebrating their 29th anniversary in downtown Carlsbad Village. This is the place to be on Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day Weekend and throughout spring and summer! Enjoy an American classic breakfast or an ice-cold craft beer with a delicious sandwich and salad for lunch. Many of their staff and cooks have been working there for years and have become local celebrities. Waitress Deena Vongxay has been serving happy customers for 27 years. The longevity of the staff, as well as the great food and service, are the reasons for the popularity of this downtown village bistro.

Enjoy homemade comfort breakfasts and lunches, inside or outside on the beautiful patio and taking in the sunshine and fresh ocean air.

Four times a year, retired Marine officers who flew A-4 Skyhawks, during the Vietnam war (and after), gather to meet at their favorite

breakfast place in Carlsbad. These Marine Vets come from near and far to meet at the Daily News Café. Just steps from Carlsbad Beach, with a picturesque view of the Carlsbad sign on highway 101, breakfast is served all day every day, and lunch is served from 11am to 4pm. Their very popular menu includes Bloody Marys and Mimosas and a wide assortment of omelets from $8.95. All omelets come with hash browns, sautéed red potatoes, fresh fruit or refried beans and your choice of toast, biscuit, or blueberry muffin. Other breakfast favorites include Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, and a Breakfast Burrito. Try their Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, and wide assortment of Crepes. Lunch includes a 1/3 pound Belly Bomber Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and many other sandwich and salad options. We love their Half Sandwich and Soup combo and recommend their Chicken Salad Sandwich served with any of their delicious seasonal soups. Daily News Café is located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008. They are open daily from 6:30am to 4pm.

Le Papagayo

One of the best live music hot spots in North County, Le Papagayo offers quality, live local music every night of the week. There’s no cover charge and the music, drinks, food, and fun make this place a must visit. Experience the flavors and sounds of this very lively dining establishment on Historic California Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia. You’ll love their unique fusion of Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine, along with their hang loose, beachy vibe. Some of San Diego’s best musicians play music here nightly. Sports fans check out all the PGA and MLB games. Music fans, you’ll love their nightly local live music. Either inside or outside along their sidewalk bar on Hwy 101, or on their beautiful outdoor patio, enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, or craft beer. Make your Easter, Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day reservations before it’s too late.

Certainly one of the most popular Encinitas/Leucadia restaurants, Le Papagayo is one of the coolest hangouts in North County. They have 4-5 star ratings on Yelp, OpenTable and Tripadvisor and are

recent winners of the OpenTable Diners’ Award. Open for breakfast: Try their eggs, omlettes, acai bowls, fresh fruit, pancakes, chicken fried steak, or their signature Loco Moco, which is a coconut sticky rice with mushroom beef gravy, 2 natural Angus beef patties, 2 organic eggs, with grilled teriyaki pineapple, drizzled with a mango pineapple chili sauce, wow! Their lunch and dinner menu rocks and so does their Happy Hour menu with food and drink specials every day from 4-6pm and on Tuesdays all night long! Their Lobster Bisque is a local favorite as well as their Ahi Poke and Spring Rolls.

Other favorites include Carne Asada, Duck Confit, Mahi Mahi and Shrimp Tacos. Their Happy Hour menu and regular menus offer a variety of quality, tasty and healthy items and will surely have something perfect for you. They’re open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner until 11pm. Le Papagayo is located at 1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-8252 or visit www. lepapagayoleucadia.com.

Solterra Winery & Kitchen

The barrel room is a wonderful choice for intimate dining pleasures or large family or business parties. It’s also where they crush, blend, ferment and barrel wine and a place to sit and sip wine while listening to great live local music. It’s a Shangri-La for lovely warm beach weather, and a wonderful spot to take mom on Mother’s Day. Happy Hour is every day M-W 3-6pm, Th-Sun 12-6pm, and all day and night on Mondays! Live music happens on the weekends! The Tasting Room is open daily: M-Thurs 3-5pm; and F-Sun 12-5pm. Lunch is Sat-Sun 12-5pm. Dinner is served 7 days a week 5-10pm. Sunday Brunch is served from 10am and features bottomless mimosas. Tuesdays are Wine and Cheese Nights with artisanal pizzas and wine blending. Wednesdays are Ladies Nights with extended Happy Hour from 3-7:30pm. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, a crusher and press. It’s a real working winery! Enjoy watching Woodies drive down 101 while sitting at their long concrete outdoor fire pit bar located just inches from the sidewalk. Enjoy their exquisite real grape

vine-draped back patio, or a seat at the bar, or in their dining room.

If you enjoy wine tasting, or are interested in joining a wine club, there’s nothing better than sipping award-winning wine and enjoying the finest cuisine at Solterra. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the most prestigious and largest competition of American wines in the world awarded Solterra: Best of Class for their Costa Azul-2012 Cabernet Sauvignon; Double Gold for their Christopher Cameron Vineyards 2012 Malbec; Gold for their Solterra Winery Mestizo “GSM”; Silver for their 2013 Pinot Noir, and Silver for their 2009 Petit Sirah. Last year they were big winners at the Toast of the Coast wine competition at the San Diego County Fair.

The Van Alyea family, a married couple with two young daughters and a lovely golden retriever, are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love fine wine, craft beer, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Solterra is at 934 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia. Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com.

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with citrus butter, sautéed brussels 1 Salmon sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes.

Pino, the new owner of Venetos, invites you to enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne with your meal to make a toast on Mother’s Day.

Where lovers meet, friends reminisce and the food is legendary.

and lamb kabobs with sautéed 2 Chicken vegetables, rice, tzatziki and pita bread.

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steak with sautéed vegetables 3 Ribeye and mashed potatoes.

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Lunch Wed to Sun and Dinner Nightly Friday and Saturday open late night until 10:00 p.m.

Live Music Fri and Sat Nights 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

608 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 722-1228 www.VenetosCucinaItaliana.com

SUNDAY BRUNCH •12-3PM $5 Mimosas & Bloodys!

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Daily News Café

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BELLY UP TAVERN Shows

4/3

Al Stewart Greatest Hits Show, 8pm*

4/4

Easy Wind, 8pm

4/5

Dead Feather Moon, 9pm

4/6

Yonder Mountain String Band, 8:30pm

4/7

Buddy Guy, 8pm*

4/9

Jimmie Vaughan, 7:30pm

4/10

Matisyahu, 8pm

4/11

Matisyahu, 8pm

4/12

The Highwayman Show, 9pm

4/13

Common Sense, 9pm

4/16

The Primaveras

4/17

Honky Tonk ft. Joey Harris and the Mentals

4/18

The Floozies

4/19

Los Lobos, 9pm*

4/20

Michael McDonald, 9pm

4/25

The Reverend Horton Heat, 8pm

4/26

The Main Squeeze, 9pm

4/27

Livin’ On A Prayer, 9pm

4/28

White Denim, 8pm

5/2

Steel Pulse

5/4

Wayward Sons, 9pm

5/7

The Church, 8pm

5/10-11 Jefferson Starship, 9pm 5/15

Wild Belle, 9pm

5/17

Pato Banton, 9pm

5/18

Cowboy Junkies *at The Observatory

5/20

Willie K, 8pm

5/21

Idles, 8pm

5/25

Reverend Horton Heat

5/26

The Main Squeeze

5/27

Livin’ On A Prayer

5/28

White Denim

6/1

Dennis Quaid and The Sharks, 9pm

6/7

Mykal Rose feat. Sly & Robbie, 9pm

*SOLD OUT SHOW

The Belly Up is located at 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com.

4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/17 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/25 4/28 4/30 5/3 5/4 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/18 5/20 5/23 5/24 5/25 5/26 5/29 5/30-31 6/1

Morgan James, 7pm Gunna, 7pm Brothers Osborne, 7pm Totally ‘80s Live, 7pm This Wild Life, 6pm; Saved by the ‘90s, 7pm Gospel Brunch, 11am Max Frost, 7pm Camilo Septimo, 7pm Mac Powell and The Family Reunion, 7:30pm Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and Josh Abbott Band, 7pm AK, 7pm Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, 7pm Pacific Dub, 7pm; DMX, 8pm Julia Michaels, 7pm Gospel Brunch, 10am and 1pm; Mudd Fest, 7pm Gipsy King by Andre Reyes and Laundry Day, 7pm Gospel Brunch, 11am; Anomalie, 7pm Ray Scott and Tech N9ne, 7pm Bumpin’ Uglies, 7pm Yngwie Malmsteen and Lola Demure’s Burlesque and Variety Show, 7pm Alec Benjamin, 7pm Slushii and Cub Sport, 7pm Hot Mulligan, 6pm Lolo Zouaï, 7pm Gospel Brunch, 10am and 1pm The Strumbellas and The Japanese House, 7pm Santigold, 7pm Yacht Rock Revue, 7pm Johnny Marr, 7pm The Exploited, 7pm The Damned, 7pm DSB – An American Journey, 7pm Gospel Brunch, 11am; Jenny Lewis, 7pm Elle King, 7:30pm The Specials, 7pm Snarky Puppy, 7pm

House of Blues is located at 1055 5th Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (619) 299-2583 or visit www.houseofblues.com/sandiego.

Carlsbad Village Faire Returns This Spring May 5

North County’s favorite street fair is returning to Carlsbad Village on Sunday, May 5 from 8am to 5pm.

Organized by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, as we know it, since 1974, the Carlsbad Village Faire features more than 750 unique vendors with a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, unique clothing, and items from around the world. Children’s rides, an international food center, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast guarantee fun for the whole family.

This popular Carlsbad event has become the largest one-day street fair in the nation, drawing visitors from Southern California and from other states. The Carlsbad Village Faire stretches East to West from Carlsbad Boulevard

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to Jefferson Street and North to South from Beech Avenue to Carlsbad Village Drive. All of these streets are closed for the event. “The Carlsbad Village Faire is a great celebration of Southern California culture and our community,” said Bret Schanzenbach, President and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to host this wonderful community event that showcases local businesses and gives fairgoers a day to enjoy quality time with loved ones, relax, listen to live music and create cherished memories.”

The Kiwanis Club of Carlsbad will continue its more than 25-year tradition of hosting a pancake breakfast at the Carlsbad Railroad Depot. The meal, which includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, will be served between 7am and noon.

NORTH ISLAND CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATRE June 1 June 9 June 14 June 15 June 21 June 23 July 20 July 23 Aug 1 Aug 2 Aug 9 Aug 11 Aug 27 Aug 28 Sept 2 Sept 19 Sept 20 Sept 29

Brad Paisley For King and Country Train with Goo Goo Dolls Rebelution Hootie and the Blowfish Santana with the Doobie Brothers Beck and Cage the Elephant Ozzy Osbourne – rescheduled from 10/9/2018 Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World Rascal Flatts Chris Young 311 and Dirty Heads Heart w Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Elle King Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher Korn and Alice In Chains Zac Brown Band Florida Georgia Line with Dan + Shay Mana

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre is located at 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. For more information visit www.livenation.com.

CAL COAST CREDIT UNION OPEN AIR THEATRE 4/14

Los Angeles Azules, 7:30pm

5/31

Kidz Bop Kids, 7pm

6/6 7/10

Father John Misty and Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, 7:30pm Jon Bellion

8/9

Young the Giant and Fitz and the Tantrums

9/1

Massive Attack

10/26

Hozier

Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheatre is located at 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego. For more information visit www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast.

To make parking more convenient, complimentary shuttles will run to and from the faire. Shuttles will pick up and drop off passengers at the Poinsettia Coaster Station and the west corner of Sears at The Shoppes at Carlsbad. Additional handicapped parking is available at the Carlsbad Visitor Center (the old train depot), 400 Carlsbad Village Drive and at the Village Faire Shopping Center, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive. For more information, please call the Chamber at (760) 931-8400.

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Live lOCAL MUSIC Le Papagayo The Boatrockers Le Papagayo is one of the most popular and trendy Encinitas/Leucadia hot spots. As the winner of the 2018 OpenTable Diners’ Award, it is a local gathering place for sports and music fans alike.

4/1 John Bennett and Friends 5/1 Jeff Moore 4/2 Semisi 5/2 Cody Carter 4/3 Jeff Moore 5/3 Johnny C 4/4 Cody Carter 5/4 Mystic Groove 4/5 Johnny C 5/5 Gypsy Groove 4/6 Mystic Groove 5/6 John Bennett and Friends 4/7 Gypsy Groove 5/7 Semisi 4/9 Triple Shot 5/8 Proud Momma 4/10 Proud Momma 5/9 Flamenco Nova 4/11 Flamenco Nova 5/10 Jay Cain 4/12 Jay Cain 5/11 Swingin’ Johnsons 4/13 Swingin’ Johnsons 5/12 Velvet Sushi 4/14 Velvet Sushi 5/14 Triple Shot 4/15 Warren Le Plante 5/17 Backwater Blues Band 4/16 3 on a Tree Trio 4/19 Backwater Blues Band 5/18 Gregory Michaels Trio 5/19 Wheelhouse 4/20 Gregory Michaels 5/20 Warren Le Plante 4/21 Wheelhouse 5/21 3 on a Tree 4/23 Clay Colton 5/22 Russell Ramo 4/24 Russell Ramo 5/23 Swingin’ Johnsons 4/25 Swingin’ Johnsons 5/25 John Bennett and 4/27 John Bennett and Friends Friends 5/26 Jimmy Patton 4/28 Jimmy Patton 5/28 Clay Colton Le Papagayo is located at 1002 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas. For more music, call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com.

La Costa Coffee Roasting Music 4/5 Mike Gardner 5/4 Open Mic 4/6 Open Mic 5/10 Patrick Berrogan 4/12 T. Lasley 5/11 M. Cea 4/13 M. Cea 5/17 John Lowery 4/19 John St. Clair 5/24 Ron Florentine, 4/20 Cici Parallel Universe 4/26 Jazz Tones 5/25 Journey Birds 4/27 3 Jazz 3 5/31 Mike Gardner 5/3 Jazz Tones La Costa Coffee Roasting is located at 6965 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 438-8160 or visit www.facebook.com/lacostacoffeeroasting.

Iron Fist Brewing Company 4/5 Free Martin 4/25 Free Martin 4/6 RichB…Richard 4/26 Marklyn Retzer Bastien 4/27 The Boatrockers 4/12 Nesian Riddim DJ 5/4 DJ Groove from 92.5 4/13 A Side of Beans 5/11 Tony Suraci 4/19 Heart of Leo 5/18 Lost Monarchs 4/20 Black Pearl 5/24 Tony Suraci Performances take place from 6pm to 9pm. Iron Fist Brewing Company is located at 1304 Hot Springs Way #101, Vista. For more music, call (760) 216-6500 or visit www. ironfistbrewing.com.

Mr. Peabody’s Bar and Grill Every Sunday: Tony Ortega 4/13 Jerome Dawson and Jazz Quartet, 6pm Wazabe Blue, 4pm; The Every Monday: Jay Cain Finns, 8:30pm Open Mic Night, 8pm 4/18 Steelehorse Country, Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 8:30pm 8pm 4/19 The Chrome Domes, Every Thursday: Country 8:30pm music from live local 4/20 Adrienne Nims and bands, 8:30pm Spirit Wind, 4pm 4/4 The Sickstring 4/25 Jonathan Lee Band, Outlaws, 8:30pm 8:30pm 4/5 Custard Pie, 8:30pm 4/26 Bonneville7, 8:30pm 4/6 Camino Paz, 4pm; 4/27 Celeste Barbier, 4pm Cadillac Fringe, 8:30pm 5/18 Dirty Taxi, 8:30pm 4/12 Flipside Burners, 8:30pm 5/24 Bonneville7, 8:30pm Mr. Peabody’s Bar and Grill is located at 136 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. For more music, call (760) 753-7192 or visit www.peabodysrocks.com.

The Boatrockers perform classic rock and blues music at various venues in North County. The group consists of Terry Boatwright (vocals and guitar), Warren Boatwright (vocals, harmonica, native flute, and percussion), Keith Meldahl (vocals and lead guitar), Phil Stoffer (keyboards and synth action) and Deana Farrell (violin).

4/9 Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm 4/13 Solterra Winery, 5:30pm-8:30pm 4/20 Seafire Restaurant and Bar, 7pm-10pm 4/27 Iron Fist Brewing Company, 6pm-9pm 5/7 Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 6pm-8pm 5/11 Seafire Restaurant and Bar, 7pm-10pm 5/17 Solterra Winery, 5:30pm-8:30pm For more information visit www.geologycafe.com/ boatrockers.

Peter Sprague – Jazz Concerts 4/7 Peter Sprague Trio at Handlery Hotel San Diego, 4:30pm 4/10 Peter Sprague Trio at Rancho Mirage Library, 7pm* 4/12 Blurring the Edges at Grossmont College, 7:30pm 4/13 Auni Keast CD Release Concert at Heritage Hall, 3pm 4/14 Peter Sprague and Rebecca Jade at Scripps Ranch Library, 2:30pm* 4/18 Peter Sprague and Danny Green at Grossmont College, 7:30pm 5/5 Peter Sprague and Peter Bernstein at Aeolian Mode Home Concerts, 7:30pm 5/10-11 Billy Childs Ensemble at Blue Whale (Los Angeles), 7:30pm 5/16 Peter Sprague Trio at San Diego Airport Terminal 2 Baggage Claim, 11:30am* 5/19 Peter Sprague Plays Solo at Magee Park, 3pm* *Free concert. For more shows, visit www.petersprague.com.

Seafire Restaurant and Bar 4/3 Craig Sherman 4/21 Sodie and Wayne 4/7 Sodie and Wayne Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch 4/26 Free Fall Jazz 4/13 Adrienne Nims 4/28 Sodie and Wayne 4/14 Sodie and Wayne Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch 5/12 Sodie and Wayne 4/20 The Boatrockers Mother’s Day Brunch Music takes place from 7pm to 10pm. Check website for full schedule. Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. For more shows, call (760) 603-9672 or visit www. seafirerestaurantandbar.com.

Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub 4/2 Russ Zinzer 5/7 The Boatrockers 4/9 The Boatrockers 5/14 Mark Greenman 4/16 Jackson Patrick 5/21 Craig Sherman 4/23 Steve Rock 5/28 Dang All performances take place from 6pm to 8pm. Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub is located at 337 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. For more show or event information, call (760) 452-2007 or visit www.myrosatis.com/encinitas.

MiraCosta College Music 4/12-13 Oceanside Jazz Concert, 7:30pm-9:30pm Festival: Vocal Jazz, 7:30pm 5/13 Classic Music Major 5/4 Instrumental Jazz, Recital, 7:30pm-9pm 7:30pm 5/18 MiraCosta 5/6-7 MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir and 7:30pm-9:30pm Concert Chorale: 5/19 MiraCosta Symphony Beat the Drum, Orchestra, 3-5pm 7:30pm-9:30pm 5/20 Jazz Music Major and 5/9-10 Frequency Vocal Pop Ensemble Recital, Jazz Ensemble Spring 7:30pm-9pm MiraCosta College is located at 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside.

For more information, call (760) 757-2121 or visit www. miracosta.edu/buytix.

Ki’s Restaurant 4/5 Peter Pupping 4/12 Gina Sobel 4/19 Benedetti Trio 4/26 Justin Froese 5/3 Hummingbird Hotel 5/10 Marcela Mendez 5/17 Mediterranean Sundance 5/24 Peter Sprague 5/31 Robin Henkel and Whitney Shay Performances take place from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Ki’s Restaurant is located at 2591 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff-bythe-Sea. For more music and events, call (760) 436-5236 or visit www.kisrestaurant.com.

Aztec Brewery 4/5 Semisi and Fulabula 4/6 Marauak 4/12 Night Bloom 4/13 Curtis Price Trio 4/19 Blue Vinyl 4/20 Matt Dibiase 4/26 Grimm’s Law, The Gift Machine, Puerto 4/27 The Brass Cats 5/4 Jeff Snell and the R&B Crusaders 5/11 The Soto 6 5/18 Paintbooth Anniversary—Music TBA 5/25 Reagan Williams Schedule subject to change. Aztec Brewing Company is located at 2330 La Mirada Dr. #300, Vista. For more information visit www.aztecbrewery.com.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Nightly Music in the Lounge/Bar Sundays – Roderick Chambers Mondays – Jasmine Commerce (folk, Americana, pop) Tuesdays – Kai Kalama (soul, rock, folk, hip-hop, Hawaiian) Wednesdays – Brandon Wildish (classic rock) Thursdays – Christine Parker (folk, pop) Fridays – Justin Werner (folk rock blues) Saturdays – Chris Jack (rock, pop) Bookings are subject to change. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort is located at 7100 Aviara Resort Dr., Carlsbad.

For more information, call (760) 448-1234 or visit www. parkhyattaviara.com.

SantanaWays (Carlos Santana Tribute Show) May 3 Harrah’s Casino May 4 The Centre in Escondido May 4 Tio Leo’s San Diego May 31 San Diego County Fair This is one of San Diego’s great tribute bands. Check out more of their shows at https://www.facebook.com/ SntanaWays/

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Music 4/3 First Wednesdays: Dorknob Collective, 6pm 4/14 6th Annual Mariachi Festival, 3pm 4/17 David Archuleta, 7:30pm 4/23-24 1st Marine Division Band Annual Concert, 7pm 5/1 The Hutchins Consort, 6pm 5/5 The Folk Collection, 2pm 5/10 Runaway June, 7:30pm 5/11 Lila Downs, 7:30pm 5/15 Deva Premal and Miten with Manose, 7:30pm 5/23 Alicia Villareal, 7:30pm California Center for the Arts, Escondido is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. For more information, call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.

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Moonlight Amphitheatre Classic Albums Live April 12-13, 7:30pm Go back in time with re-creations of unforgettable timeless albums. Skilled musicians and vocalists re-create The Eagles’ “Hotel California” on April 12 and Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” on April 13, followed by a second act of Greatest Hits from each band.

May the Fourth Be with You Celebration May 4, 6:30pm Watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the big screen at 8pm, and listen to music from cantina

band, The Millennial Falcons, at 6:30pm before the movie.

Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers May 11, 7:30pm Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers are musical beacons of the Southwest, fueled by witty and insightful lyrics, guitar riffs, a dynamic rhythm section and tequila. Bridging the gap between rock and roll, roadhouse Americana and the sound of the Southwest, they have sent eight albums to the top of the Billboard Internet Sales Chart, launched an annual music festival in Mexico, and started their own line of ultra-premium tequila.

The PettyBreakers May 25, 7:30pm The PettyBreakers are the nation’s premiere Tom Petty and

the Heartbreakers tribute band.

The band accurately re-creates the sights, sounds and concert experience of a Tom Petty concert, performing classics such as “American Girl,” “Break Down,” “Free Falling,” and “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.”

Movie Night: Back to the Future May 31, 8pm Enjoy the quintessential movie Back to the Future under the stars, along with ’80s-themed pre-movie fun for the entire family.

Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. For more information, call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

San Diego Symphony

April 12-14 and 19-21

4/4-6 Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix in concert, 8pm 4/7 Lea Salonga, 2pm 4/11 Inon Barnatan, 7:30pm* 4/12-13 Ling Conducts Brahms, 8pm 4/14 Joshua Bell Plays Bruch, 2pm 4/20 Freedom Rider: An Art Blakey Centennial Celebration, 8pm 4/27 Danzmayr Conducts Sibelius, 8pm 4/28 Danzmayr Conducts Sibelius, 2pm 5/3-4 Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony, 8pm 5/5 Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony, 2pm 5/14 Michael Barenboim Plays Brahms, 7:30pm* 5/18 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5, 8pm 5/19 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5, 2pm 5/24-25 Season Finale with Christian Măcelaru, 8pm 5/26 Season Finale with Christian Măcelaru, 2pm * Performance at Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Performances take place at Copley Symphony Hall, unless otherwise noted. Copley Symphony Hall is located at 750 B St., San Diego. For more information, call (619) 235-0804 or visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Coachella features eight stages for entertainment and more than 160 musicians over six days. Some of this year’s performers include Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Chvrches, Diplo, Idris Elba, Jaden Smith, Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, Kid Cudi, Nocturnal Sunshine, Rüfüs du Sol, Solange, Tame Impala, Weezer, Wiz Khalifa and Zedd.

For two weekends in April each year, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival emerges on Southern California’s entertainment scene with a plethora of notable performers and art activities inspired by Indio’s desert landscape. This year’s festival takes place during the weekends of April 12 to 14 and April 19 to 21. In past years, more than 250,000 people have flocked to Indio for the event.

There is a wide array of activities beyond musical entertainment. Guests can make crafts in the Coachella Art Studios, participate in games and giveaways and discover stunning views of Coachella Valley at the top of a Ferris wheel. Shoppers can browse a vintage market for upcycled and handmade items or dig into over 30,000 pieces of

new and vintage vinyl. Record Store Day offers exclusives on April 13. Original works of art and fan favorites are also on display at the festival. This year’s featured artists include Dedo Vabo, Francis Kéré, Newsubstance, Office Kovacs, Poetic Kinetics and Sofia Enriquez.

Coachella’s food program showcases top restaurants from across the country, offering a wide variety of cuisine at fullservice locations and the Indio Central Market. For the sixth year, Outstanding in the Field returns for the sixth year with a four-course family-style meal and drinks at a long table in the intimate hideaway of the VIP Rose Garden.

The festival takes place at Empire Polo Club, which is located at 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. For more information, visit www.coachella.com.

Fiesta Del Sol May 18-19, 9am-9pm This year’s Fiesta Del Sol marks 40 years of beachside festival entertainment on May 18 and 19. Belly Up Tavern gathers an exceptional lineup of musicians for performances at Fletcher Cove Park throughout the weekend.

Some of this year’s headliners include HIRIE, Wayward Sons, Vokab Kompany, Common Sense, The Routine, Trouble in the Wind, Torrey Mercer, Pine Mountain Logs and KI. Performances are free!

The main stage is open to the community each day from 9am to 1pm and there is a full schedule of performances by local schools, bands, dance companies and martial arts groups. In addition to live music, festi-

val guests can peruse menu options from more than 20 food trucks and vendors.

Participating eateries include The Baked Bear, Pillbox Tavern and Grill, East Coast Pizza, Mustache Mike’s Italian Ice and Jamba Juice. On May 19, there is a pancake breakfast from 7:30am to 10:30am, in support of Solana Beach firefighters.

There is also entertainment for children in the Kids Zone, offering rides, games, hands-on activities and face painting. Free parking and shuttle service is available from lots on Stevens Avenue and Via de la Valle. Fletcher Cove Park is located 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. For more information, visit www.fiestadelsol.net.

Save Hundreds or Thousands of Dollars

By Having Dental Work Done In Tijuana

By Andy Lee I have a very good dental plan, but it doesn’t cover gums, molar crowns, some root canals, bridges, etc. I recently cracked the porcelain of a 15-year old crown and it wasn’t covered under my dental insurance. I called a few San Diego dental offices and was quoted between $1,100– $1,500 for a porcelain over metal crown.

I went online to look at dentist reviews, and found a dentist in Tijuana, Shirley Baker, D.D.S. She was advertising permanent porcelain crowns for $320. Her Englishspeaking receptionist convinced me that I should give it a try. The next morning I drove to the border and parked my car on the U.S. side and walked across. It’s a bit of a walk and you should bring a friend. The dental office had a yellow taxi waiting for me (no charge). The driver spoke perfect English and in 5 minutes we arrived at the office.

There was a coffee shop on the first floor lobby. I bought a latte. The elevator attendant opened the elevator door and used her card and pushed the 3rd floor button for me.

I opened the door and the office looked just as nice as any

dental office in the U.S. and better than most.

I filled out a detailed dental history form. There was a woman sitting next to me and told me her husband was getting a root canal and that they have been coming here for six years. They too live in San Diego. Dr. Baker and everyone there spoke perfect English and were very professional. After an X-ray the doctor and hygienist went to work.

They gave me an iPod to listen to music. After removing the cracked crown she took another X-ray because she found a large cavity below the gum line under the old crown.

She proceeded to remove the decay, filled the cavity, took an impression for a new crown, and gave me a temporary crown. I returned in 10 days for the permanent crown, and it looks more natural than my other two crowns. Total cost was $320 plus $50 for the filling. I saved over $1,000. A taxi drove me back to the border (no charge). I saved over $1,000 and the experience was great. Here is Dr. Shirley Baker’s number (619) 270-2165. Please let them know you read about this in the North County Sun.

Pechanga Resort and Casino Music & Entertainment 4/5 Daniel Tosh, 8pm 4/10 KFROG Cares Concert, 7pm 4/19 Hotel California, 8pm 4/20 Sake & Beer Festival, 1pm 4/27 TLC, 8pm 5/4 Pepe Aguilar, 8pm 5/5 Vice Ganda USA Concert Tour, 5pm 5/10 Trevor Noah, 7pm and 9:30pm 5/11 The Australian Bee Gees Show, 8pm 6/1 The Commodores, 8pm Pechanga Resort and Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula. For more information visit www.pechanga.com.

Home Sellers Advisory Home sellers should be aware of the high-priced listing presentation. These agents have one goal and that is to get a signed listing contract by presenting an unrealistic high price. They know the seller will eventually have to lower their list price to sell. A clever response can mitigate this scenario. This advisory to sellers is provided as a courtesy by David Boe, owner and broker of Boe Real Estate, offering 35 years broker experience and selling over 1,000 homes. David Boe offers 1% listing commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers. Call David Boe at 760.846.0486 or visit: DavidBoe. com. CA DRE 00672393.

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BeachLife 3-Day Music Festival Makes a Splash in Redondo Beach

Feat: Jason Mraz, Willie Nelson, Bob Weir, Brian Wilson, Anuhea, + Many More!

May 3–5  We’re Giving Away Tickets!

The BeachLife Festival debuts as the first oceanfront multi-day festival in Los Angeles from May 3 to 5. The immersive experience at Redondo Beach celebrates the culture of Southern California’s iconic beach lifestyle with live music; culinary delicacies from regional chefs; art, skateboarding and surfing demonstrations; and beautiful coastal views. As a “content-first” festival, fans also have the opportunity to enjoy behindthe-scenes interviews and performances leading up to the festival.

A star-studded lineup of musicians headlines the event, including Jason Mraz, Slightly Stoopid, Dawes, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Beach Boys founding

member Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and Blondie Chapin, Bob Weir and Wolf Bros., Willie Nelson and Family, Ziggy Marley and Sugar Ray. Slightly Stoopid and Chevy Metal, featuring Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters, have prepared special sets to be performed exclusively at BeachLife. The event also showcases rising stars Anuhea and Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds.

Single day passes are $95 each and are available for all three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). General admission passes are $259. VIP passes are $795 and include amenities such as viewing decks, premium bathrooms and in and out privileges. There is also a Captain’s Pass for $2,500, which includes all VIP ame-

nities as well as valet parking, backstage access, artist meet-and-greets and an invitation to the private Launch Party. A portion of ticket sales benefits charities, including Surfrider Foundation, 5 Gyres and Redondo Beach Police Foundation. For more information visit www. beachlifefestival.com.

Win tickets! Enter to win a pair of 3-Day Passes to Beachlife Festival! Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the easy entry form. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and/or email. Only one person/email allowed to enter contest. More than one entry will disqualify. Some restrictions apply. Best of luck!

See you at BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach!

BRIAN WILSON

Pechanga Arena San Diego 4/6 San Diego Soul Music Festival, 7:30pm 5/2-5 Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment 5/18 Alejandra Guzman, 8pm 5/31 Halsey, Ellie Goulding, Bryce Vine, Bebe Rexha 93.3 Summer Kickoff 6/10 Jennifer Lopez 7/8 Shawn Mendes 7/16 Hugh Jackman 9/10 Carrie Underwood 10/17 The Black Keys Pechanga Arena San Diego is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. For more information call (619) 224-4171 or visit www.pechangaarenasd.com.

VinDiego Wine and Food Festival April 13, 3–7pm The seventh annual VinDiego Wine and Food Festival is at a new location, at Waterfront Park, in San Diego. Waterfront Park transforms into wine and food lovers’ paradise, offering live music, gourmet food and over 300 wines to sniff, swirl and sip.

Attendees can experience small production and awardwinning pinots, chardonnays, zinfandels, syrahs, Rhône and Bordeaux-inspired blends. This year’s selections come from over 50 different wineries across the West, including Ascension Cellars, Christopher Creek, Ironstone Vineyards, Lafond Winery, Navarro Vineyards, Preston Parker Wines, Quigley Fine Wines, Red Car and Vinemark Cellars.

To add to the savory experience, gourmet cuisine is served by some of San Diego’s finest chefs. Some of the participating restaurants include Blue Wave Bar and Grill, City Tacos, Fig Tree Café, Luna Grill, Nobu, Pisco Rotisserie and Cevicheria, Slater’s 50/50, Solterra Winery and Kitchen and Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill. Live musical entertainment features headliners Jimmy and Enrique, with their fiery world-music style that incorporates flamenco, middle eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian and other rhythms.

Tickets range from $85 for general admission to $105 for early entry. All tickets include a souvenir crystal wine glass, tastings and food samples. Early entry tickets allow attendees to arrive one hour earlier than general admission. Must be 21 years old or older to attend. Waterfront Park is located at 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego. For more information, visit www.vindiego.com.

KAABOO DEL MAR Sept 13-15 KAABOO is an adult escape, uniquely curated to appeal to all five of your senses, with worldclass music, hilarious comedy, incredible cuisine, craft libations, inspiring contemporary art, and personal indulgences.

Forget what you know about music festivals, KAABOO has shifted the paradigm and built something new and special.

KAABOO is the perfect weekend escape and described in a word that comes from whatever we feel like yelling when we’re high on life and having fun. The experience is a curated three-day sound voyage that combines rock-n-roll music and tastemaking events in a modern wonderland on the warm shores of our North County beach, a place we call home, and the world calls Del Mar. Where every detail is designed for enjoyment, it’s a clean, comfortable beachy vibe place where amenities will inspire you to break from your busy life for you to let loose and enjoy. Welcome to KAABOO at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the place where all of your senses will align.

Friday headlines Kings of Leon…Saturday headlines Dave Matthews Band…Sunday headlines Mumford & Sons…and here’s the full lineup for 2019!

The Artisanals Lifehouse KAABOO Music Des Rocs Switchfoot Kings of Leon The Gooms Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul Dave Matthews Band J. Human Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Mumford & Sons Suckerbox Cheat Codes Duran Duran Kate Usher & The Sturdy Souls Cash Cash Black Eyed Peas Sir, Please Xavier Rudd OneRepublic KAABOO Comedy Alec Benjamin Sheryl Crow Bert Kreischer Toots & The Maytals Maren Morris Pete Holmes & Friends Snoop Dogg + Wu-Tang Clan 25th Edie Brickell & New Bohemians Wayne Brady Keuning Anniversary Set Bob Saget Plain White T’s Mark Ronson Kevin Smith Vintage Trouble The Revivalists Jimmy O Yang Badflower REO Speedwagon Tig Notaro Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes The Bangles Tom Green Blind Melon The Cult Jen Kirkman Mix Master Mike (of the Beastie Boys) Sublime with Rome Cristela Alonzo Con Brio Boyz ll Men Cameron Esposito Grizfolk Colbie Caillat Taylor Tomlinson Perta Silversun Pickups Hosted by MK Paulsen Walden Squeeze For tickets, more information, more music and comedy and treats, visit www.kaaboodelmar.com.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California 4/6 Boyce Avenue, 8pm 4/7 Dave Chappelle, 8pm 4/13 Beer Fest, 12pm-4pm 4/20 Seether, 8pm 5/4 Little Joe Y La Familia 5/22 Gary Clark Jr. Harrah’s Resort Southern California is located at 777 S. Resort Dr., Funner. For more information visit www.harrahssocal. com.

Balboa Theatre 4/4 Kansas, 8pm 4/6 Morat, 8pm 4/11 Steven Curtis Chapman, 7:30pm 4/13 Motown: The Music and The Legends, 3pm and 8pm 4/14 Motown: The Music and The Legends, 3pm 4/26 Jo Jo Jorge Falcon, 8:30pm 4/27 Raffi, 1pm 4/28 The Kingston Trio, 3pm 5/4 Frankie Quinones, 7pm 5/7 Apocalyptica Plays Metallica by Four Cellos Tour, 7:30pm 5/15 One Amazing Night, 7pm Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. For more information call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.org.

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San Diego Bayfest June 1, 12pm-10pm San Diego Bayfest takes place on June 1, at Embarcadero Marina Park North. Hosted by Music Box and DM events, the music festival is expected to attract more than 7,000 attendees. It is an opportunity to enjoy the first of San Diego’s summer sun, with headlining entertainment acts including Slightly Stoopid, Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, Don Carlos, Hirie and Band of Gringos.

Local restaurants, bars and nightclub staff provide delicious specialty foods, craft beers and cocktails and fine wines

to accompany the live music.

Local arts and crafts and vendors offer various items for sale throughout the day as well. This event is for ages 18 and older.

Tickets are $40. Embarcadero Marina Park North is located at 400 Kettner Blvd., San Diego.

For more information, visit www.sandiegobayfest.com.

Poway OnStage Southern California Ballet presents: Cinderella April 6-7 Danced to the beautiful music of Sergei Prokofiev and featuring a professional guest artist, Southern California Ballet brings to life through music and dance the story of Cinderella.

One Night in Memphis April 13, 8pm Get ready for a night of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure ‘50s rock and roll with One Night in Memphis on April 13. This high energy concert that takes the audience back to December 4, 1956, when four of the biggest names in early rock and roll — Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash — gathered for an impromptu jam session at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis.

Ekya Vidyalaya presents: Surili Shaam Ekal ke Naam April 14, 4:30pm The Ekya Vidyalaya Foundation of the United States presents a Bollywood Musical Nite with colorful performances inspired by the Hindi film industry.

An Evening with Keb’ Mo’ May 18, 8pm Four-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and blues artist Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music. Artists who have recorded his songs include B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker, Robert Palmer, Tom Jones, Melissa Manchester, Solomon Burke and the Zac Brown Band. He has also collaborated with other well-known artists, such as Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jackson Browne and Natalie Cole.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts is located at 15498 Espola Rd., Poway. For more information, call (858) 7480505 or visit www.powaycenter.com.

New Village Arts Theatre Servant of Two Masters April 5–May 5 When the trickster Truffaldino signs on to serve two masters in the hope of double wages and double dinners, chaos and hilarity ensue. This world-premiere adaptation is brought to life by Samantha Ginn, AJ Knox and an ensemble full of music, magic and every trick in the theatrical rucksack.

Little Shop of Horrors May 24–Aug 4 This classic horror-comedy rock musical tells the story

of down-on-his-luck Seymour Krelborn, who finds an unusual plant during an eclipse and sees it as an opportunity to escape his unhappy life in rundown Skid Row. His co-worker, Audrey, is also dealing with her own problems, and dreams of going “somewhere that’s green.” What neither of them realize is that the unusual plant is actually an animated, smoothtalking, man-eating monster bent on world domination.

New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State St., Carlsbad. For more information, call (760) 433-3245 or visit www.newvillagearts.org.

Balboa Theatre Ali Wong: The Milk and Money Tour April 19-20, 7pm and 9:30pm Ali Wong is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress.

Her breakout Netflix special “Baby Cobra” premiered over Mother’s Day weekend in 2016 to critical acclaim. In 2017, she became the first artist to sell out eight shows at the SF Masonic Theater. She voices the co-lead and executive produces the upcoming Netflix animation show, “Tuca and Bertie” alongside Tiffany Haddish.

Jo Jo Jorge Falcon April 26, 8:30pm Jo Jo Jorge Falcon, known as the “comedian of a thousand faces,” returns to San Diego on April 26, with a hilarious event for the whole family.

Hannah Gadsby: Douglas May 10, 8pm Tasmania’s own Hannah Gadsby has come to the world’s attention through her multi-award winning standup show, “Nanette,” which played to sold-out houses across Australia, London, Edinburgh, New York and Los Angeles before launching on Netflix in June as the first Australian Netflix Original Comedy Special. She has been on the TV series “Please Like Me” and hosted three art documentaries, inspired by comedy art lectures she cre-

ated to accompany collections at major galleries.

C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters May 18, 4pm and 8pm The Fellowship for Performing Arts presents this acclaimed stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s satiric masterpiece. The story follows Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth, revealing spiritual warfare in vivid and humorous ways.

Professor Brian Cox: Universal – Adventures in Space and Time May 23, 8pm World-renowned physicist, Professor Brian Cox, brings an immersive live experience to the United States for the first time. Accompanied by special guest and fellow podcaster, Robin Ince, the show offers insight into the solar system, universe and workings of nature at the most fundamental level.

Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego.

For more information, call (619) 570-1100 or visit www. sandiegotheatres.org.

Music Box 4/28 Perturbator, 8:30pm 4/16 Hyukoh, 8pm 4/3 Missio, 7:30pm 5/3 SoMo, 9pm 4/4 Asere: A Fiesta Cubana feat. The 4/18 CloZee, 9:30pm 5/8 Rising Appalachia, 8pm 4/19 Metalachi, 9:30pm Havana Cuba 4/20 This Includes You feat. Pinback 5/9 White Lies, 8pm All-Stars, 8pm 5/12 Diary of Dreams, 7:45pm and El Ten Eleven, 8:30pm 4/5 Strangelove, 8:15pm 5/16 Boogie, 8pm 4/23 Superorganism, 8pm 4/6 Dance Yourself Clean, 9:30pm 5/17 Desert Dwellers, 9:30pm 4/25 O-Town, 9pm 4/7 Mt. Joy, 8pm 4/26 Vokab Kompany and iLL Nicky, 5/26 The Steely Damned 2 performs 4/11 Space Jesus, 9:30pm Aja, 8pm 9:30pm 4/12 Las Cafeteras, 9:30pm 4/27 Com Truise, 9pm 4/13 Dabin, 9:30pm Music Box is located at 1337 India St., San Diego. For more music, call (619) 795-1337 or visit www.musicboxsd.com.

Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium 5/22 Tommy Castro and The Painkillers 6/19 Wild Child 7/17 Pine Mountain Logs and Venice 8/14 The Mother Hips 9/18 10,000 Maniacs All concerts are held from 5:30pm to 9pm.

Single tickets are $33 for Birch Aquarium members and $38 in advance for the general public. Day of show tickets are $44. Season passes are also available. For more show information, visit www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Viejas Arena 4/6 MercyMe, 7pm 4/20 Joe Rogan, 8pm 5/11 Trevor Noah, 8pm 5/23 New Kids on the Block, 7:30pm 5/24 Wisin y Yandel, 7:30pm 6/7 Hillsong United Tour, 7pm 6/23 Fleetwood Mac 9/11 John Mayer 12:30pm 10/4 Timbiriche 7:30pm Viejas Arena is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego.

For more information visit www. as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena.

AMPED at Pine — A Music and Art Throwdown May 11, 7-10pm The City of Carlsbad Pine Avenue Community Center staff are collaborating with local teens to launch the first annual AMPED at Pine on May 11, from 7pm to 10pm. The night celebrates creative expression by student artists, ages from 14 to 18 years old. This fun City of Carlsbad production includes a music throwdown, student film showcase, and student art exhibit.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Pine Avenue Community Center is located at 3209 Harding St., Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 434-5024 or visit www.carlsbadconnect.org.

MiraCosta College Theatre and Dance Departments All My Sons April 25-May 4 An explosive secret threatens to tear the family apart in this powerful play about the conflict between business ethics and taking responsibility for one’s actions. Set in post-World War II, Arthur Miller’s landmark drama examines the relationships between fathers and sons and the price of living the “American dream.” Winner of the first Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Play, All My Sons is based on a true story and established Miller as a leading voice in the American theatre.

Dance Break 2019 May 2-5 MiraCosta College Dance Department’s spring concert bursts onto the stage with new dance works, celebrating the diversity of dance, the talent of student performers and the overall artistic expression of movement.

MiraCosta College is located at 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside.

For more information, call (760) 795-6815 or visit www. miracosta.edu/buytix.

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Taste of Cardiff

Vista Strawberry Festival on Memorial Day Weekend

May 2, 5–8:30pm Now in its 10th year, Taste of Cardiff celebrates the culinary flavors and local crafted libations of the coastal city once again on May 2 from 5pm to 8:30pm. Presented

by Cardiff 101 Main Street, the event features food, drinks and live music in the downtown Cardiff district.

Restaurants in Cardiff craft decadent tastes as they vie for votes for the 2019 Taste of Cardiff Golden Fork Award, while other local businesses host Sip Stops of libations. Each stop provides a sample of North County’s finest foods, craft beers, wines or kombucha. Some of last year’s participating businesses included Ki’s Restaurant, Tower 13, Chart House and VG donuts.

Local favorites and new performing artists entertain guests throughout the event.

Tickets range from $30 to $45. They serve as a guide to the event and include a map of all participating restaurants and shops. For more information, visit www.cardiff101. com. Photos by Jax Connolly.

Escondido Grand Avenue Festival May 19, 9am–5pm The Grand Avenue Festival, inland North County’s premier street festival, takes place on May 19. This year, the festival has a new layout design that places all vendor booths along the center of Grand Avenue in historic downtown Escondido, allowing easy access to the downtown storefronts.

Several new activities debuted at the last event, continue to be a part of this year’s festivities, including Art in the Garden, a juried art show at Heritage Garden; Dogs on the Lawn at Chase Bank lawn; and the Creative Kids Corner, featuring art activities on Juniper Street and Grand Avenue. Festival goers can also enjoy the Jaycees Pancake Breakfast, community music and dancing acts at the Maple Street and Chase Lawn stages, and food vendors offering something for every palate’s desires.

For more information, call (760) 745-2125 or visit www. escondidochamber.org.

Cruisin’ Grand Escondido April–September On Friday nights through September, the streets are filled with a parade of pre1970s vintage cars that slowly cruise up and down Grand Avenue. All kinds of vintage cars—from American Hot Rods, Classics, Antiques, and Customs—span seven blocks of Escondido. In addition to classic cars, attendees can also enjoy all that downtown Escondido has to offer, including great restaurants, breweries and pubs, stores, boutiques, and live performance venues.

It’s widely known that Cruisin’ Grand was Steve Waldron’s idea. Steve used to cruise Valley Parkway on Friday and Saturday nights in the ’70s. He’d go to the T-Bird Diner and think what a shame it was that the hot rods were parked instead of cruising. He started to think that “Grand Avenue was an exceptional street to have a cruise on, a street with great ambience.” The City and Escondido Police Department quickly got on board and their support has been crucial to the success of Cruisin’ Grand.

Cruisin’ Grand takes place on Grand Avenue from Orange Street to Ivy Street in downtown Escondido. For more information, visit www.cruisingrand.com.

May 26, 8am–6pm The Vista Strawberry Festival delivers sweet surprises with an array of strawberry-themed events and activities for the entire family. The festival takes place on May 26, from 8am to 6pm, in downtown Vista Village. The colorful festival has drawn more than 90,000 attendees in past years.

The Strawberry Run kicks off the festivities with a 10K, 5K and kids’ one-mile course that finishes at the festival site. All runners receive a tech T-shirt, custom finisher’s medal, goodie bag and fresh fruit at the finish line. Runners who are 21 and older also receive a free beverage in the beer garden.

The Strawberry festival features 400 vendor

booths and local craft brews in the beer garden. In addition, there are multiple stages with live entertainment all day long and a kids’ zone featuring carnival rides on the field at Vista Magnet Middle School. The festival would not be complete without various strawberry contests, which include a pie-eating contest, hat contest, beer brewing and the Miss Strawberry Pageant. The Vista Chamber of Commerce also hosts Shades of Red, a multimedia art display open to a variety of two-dimensional art forms.

A free shuttle is offered to all attendees to alleviate parking issues. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes, from 8:30am to 6pm, at Vista County Courthouse, and from 10am to 6:30pm at Vista High School. For more information, call (760) 726-1122 or visit www. vistastrawberryfest.com.

Alley Art Festival a One-of-a-Kind Art Event June 9, 1pm-7pm Organized by the Vista Art Foundation, the 5th Annual Alley Art Festival is dedicated to preserving and promoting the arts in its many forms. Artists who push the creative envelope are welcomed at this one-day event in downtown Vista Village.

The free festival takes place on June 9, from 1pm to 7pm. Alley Art Festival is curated and organized by The Backfence Society President and Vista Arts Commissions Chair Sarah Spinks.

The arts celebration brings together nationally recognized local, regional and emerging artists, showcasing an array of mediums from contemporary to traditional. include kinetic artworks, bronze sculptures, conceptual creations, zines, and a Kiddo Entrepreneur Expo. Signature commemorative poster art for this year’s event features designs by local artists Courtney Cole and John Sajonas.

Festival highlights include artist demonstrations, inter-

active exhibits and a market with 80 vendors. The Glassless Minds spoken word collaborative is a slam-poetry competition hosted by local educators. The Kid-Chalk area located near Citrus Avenue allows children to create their own expression of chalk painting with multi-media guest Joey Curiel. Festival goers can enjoy performances from live bands on stage at Vista’s AVO Theatre and the Flagpole Main Stage. There is also entertainment in the street, hosted by Paintbooth 760, Kid Zone and Papercuts Zine Collective. Music from Roog Records, DJ sets and flash mobs are part of the festival as well.

Free parking and public transportation are available. The festival is presented in memory of Maureen Barrack, whose passion inspires the continuation of off-the-beaten path artists and free expression in many forms. For more information, visit www.alleyartfest.com.

74th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show April 16–May 5 The Del Mar National Horse Show celebrates 74 years of Southern California tradition with a threeweek event showcasing horses and riders from three equestrian disciplines. Known as one of the top horse shows internationally, the event attracts nearly 1,500 horses, as well as Olympic, World Cup and World Champion athletes, who compete in western, dressage and hunter/jumper events. Spectators can expect to see world-class performances, famous spins and sliding stops, elegant dressage moves choreographed to music, and daredevil show jumping.

The hallmarks of Western Week include four AQHA, PCQHA and NSBA shows, NRHA classes, a PCHA all-breed show and the Youth State Qualifier Circuit and All-Around Awards. On April 16, Ranch Day showcases ranch riding in a competition for the Highpoint Horse Award. The first week concludes on April

20 with Night of the Horse, an action-packed show featuring Mexican revolutionaries, cowboys and cowgirls, a 36-member drill team and a reproduction of the legendary Concord Stage Coach.

Dressage Week offers official qualifying events for many USEF finals, including the National Grand Prix, Young and Developing Horse Championships and National Junior/ Young Rider Championships. Classes for amateurs and juniors are also part of the week. Dressage Week culminates with the Evening of Musical Freestyles on April 27.

Known as “ballet on horseback,” this intricately planned competition uses music to highlight the personality of each horse and rider, as they execute choreography with athleticism and elegance.

Horses and riders at Hunter/Jumper Week vie for prize money in the $35,700 Surfside Grand Prix, which hosts more than 70 horses and riders, and a chance to ride in the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar on May 4. Del Mar Fairgrounds is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. For more information, call (858) 755-1161 or visit www.delmarnational.com.

San Marcos Spring Festival and Street Fair April 7, 9–5pm An estimated 20,000 people are expected to attend San Marcos Chamber’s Spring Festival and Street Fair, which takes place on April 7, from 9am to 5pm. The festival fea-

tures displays from more than 250 local artisans, crafters, retailers and nationwide vendors along Via Vera Cruz/ Restaurant Row in San Marcos.

There is a grand showcase of local talent on the San Marcos Community Stage and entertainment for the kids at the Grand Kid’s Fest, complete with inflatables and carnival rides. Attendees can nibble on delicious culinary creations from a variety of food vendors, and those 21 and older can sip on beverages in the beer and wine garden. For more information, call (760) 744-1270 or visit www. sanmarcoschamber.com.

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Fallbrook Avocado Festival April 14, 9am–5pm For 33 years, the Fallbrook Avocado Festival has celebrated Fallbrook’s heritage as an agricultural community and paid tribute to the community’s exten-

sive avocado groves. The festival returns to Main Street in downtown Fallbrook on April 14, from 9am to 5pm.

Plenty of avocado-themed activities are planned, including a guacamole contest, the Little Miss and Mister Avocado competitions, the Avocado 500 children’s car race and a contest for Best Dressed Avocado. Craft and food vendors offer a wide variety of avocadorelated products along the street. Artisan Walk on Alvarado is an artist venue within the festival, showcasing handmade items from local artisans.

Family-friendly performances take place on The Community Stage. There is also a main stage with live music in the festival beer and wine garden, for those who are 21 and older. For more information, visit www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

Hanamatsuri Flower Festival and Buddhist Taiko Drumming April 27–28, 12–6pm The community is invited to join Vista Buddhist Temple and the Japanese American Cultural Center on April 27 and 28 to celebrate the Flower Festival and birth of Buddha. The event features Buddhisttaiko drumming, as well as sign ups to try the taiko drums.

Attendees will experience a floral altar, Japanese classical dancing, a martial arts demonstration and children’s games. To further immerse yourself in Buddhist and Japanese culture, there will be talks on Buddhist practice, meditation with shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo

flute), sumi-e brush painting exhibits, and hands-on opportunities. Enjoy delicious Japanese food, a farmer’s market, a garden booth and a craft boutique.

The event has free admission and parking. Vista Buddhist Temple is at 150 Cedar Rd., Vista. For more information, call (760) 941-8800 or visit www.vbtemple.org.

Encinitas Spring Street Fair April 27–28, 9am–5pm The 36th annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair returns to downtown Encinitas. Coast Highway 101 is closed from D Street to J Street to make room for over 450 vendors, a beer garden, three stages, and a children’s area.

The beer garden is open from noon to 6pm on Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. Stop by to enjoy live music on the Main Stage, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy local craft beer. The Lumberyard Courtyard and Hansen’s Community Stage also feature local up-and-coming

musicians throughout the day. On E Street, families can enjoy the Kids Area, filled with carnival rides, an inflatable obstacle course and bounce house and other activities.

This event is free to the public. Electra Bike encourages fair goers to beat the traffic and use the free bike valet from the south end of the fair. Parking is available at Moonlight Beach, City Hall and North County Transit District Coaster Station lots (along Vulcan Avenue at D and E Streets). For more information, call (760) 943-1950 or visit www.encinitas101.com.

Encinitas Cruise Night May 16, 5:30pm–7:30pm Encinitas Cruise Night rolls into town this year on May 16. The event takes place on the third Thursday of each month from May through September. Hot rods, foreign automobiles, classic cars and Woodies line South Coast

Highway 101, from D Street to K Street. There is live music on various stages during the event.

Every car in attendance is eligible for awards and there is no cost for displaying or viewing the cars. In addition to the car displays, there is live music on various stages during the event. Attendees can also enjoy a summer night out exploring the shops and restaurants in historic downtown Encinitas. The event is free to the public. Parking is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. For more information, call (760) 943-1950 or visit www. visitencinitas.org.

Goodguys 19th Annual Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals April 5–7 The Goodguys 19th annual Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals brings together sun, surf and hot rods from April 5 to 7 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

More than 2,500 of the finest hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks and classics through 1987 are on display in both indoor and outdoor exhibits, competing for a shot to win the cov-

eted Goodguys 2019 Street Rod D’Elegance Award.

The fun-filled weekend also features hundreds of vendor exhibits, the PPG Lowrider Palace, the Goodguys “Nitro Thunderfest” Vintage Dragster Exhibition and the Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition. There is a swap meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral, live musical entertainment, a Model and Pedal Car Show, and a Kids Zone with arts and crafts, games and prizes.

Spectre Performance All-American Sunday welcomes American-made or powered vehicles of all years.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. For more information, visit www. good-guys.com.

Rhythm and Brews Craft Beer and Music Festival May 4, 1–4pm Craft beer aficionados gather in the heart of downtown Vista Village to celebrate local craft breweries and musicians at the Rhythm and Brews Craft Beer and Music Festival on May 4. The annual spring festival, organized by San Diego Brewers Guild, runs from 1 to 4pm. Festival goers have the opportunity to sample over 100 beers from more than 50 award-winning breweries, all while swaying and dancing to live musical performances and enjoying delicious eats from local eateries.

This year’s musical entertainment is provided by Matt Costa, Low Volts and Francis Blume. Some of the featured breweries include AleSmith Brewing Company, Backstreet Brewery, Burgeon Beer Company, Eppig Brewing, Owl Farm Unique Fermentations, Pure Project and White Labs. Tickets range from $35 for general admission to $60 for VIP admission, which includes early entry at noon. Proceeds from this year’s event benefit two local non-profits: North County Food Bank and San Diego Brewers Guild. For more information, visit www.rhythmandbrews.sdbeer.com.

Adams Avenue Unplugged April 27, 12pm–10pm Adams Avenue Unplugged is a free musical walkabout that stretches across two miles from University Heights to Kensington. From 12pm to 10pm on April 27, live musical performances are staged inside restaurants, bars, coffee houses and galleries lining the neighborhood.

Last year’s event featured 80 performances across 24 stages.

Each dining and drinking establishment on Adams Avenue offers its own unique ambience and selections. Some artists play multiple sets, providing attendees with more opportunities to catch their favorite performers. Parking is limited to residential neighborhood streets and can get quite congested. Guests are encouraged to use public transportation.

For more information, call (619) 282-7329 or visit www. adamsavenueunplugged.com.

Music by the Sea Concert Series Since 2012, the City of Encinitas has presented Music

by The Sea, a ticketed concert series, at the Encinitas Library. Monthly Friday night concerts feature talented artists who are the winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions. Under the Artistic Direction of Laura Schmieder, more than 100 local and international artists are juried to participate in the annual auditions.

4/19 Micah Wright and friends, 7:30pm 5/17 Azer Damirov and Adelya Shagidullina, 7:30pm Encinitas Library is located at 540 Cornish Dr., Encinitas.

For more information visit www.encinitasca.gov/concerts.

Taste of Hillcrest April 13, 12–4pm From quaint cafes and French and Italian style bistros to five-star dining delights, Taste of Hillcrest offers cuisine for all taste buds on April 13. Last year, more than 35 Hillcrest restaurants participated, giving foodies a chance to sample some of their best signature dishes.

Sample bites on the tasting adventure include pad Thai, sashimi, Italian antipasto and classic American comfort foods. Participants must be 21 or older to sample beer. A free shuttle that makes frequent stops around the neighborhood is provided for all participants. For more information, visit www.fabuloushillcrest.com.

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Legoland California Resort This year, Legoland celebrates its 20th birthday since opening in 1999. Children 12 and under can visit the park for free on their birthday this year, and new events, shows and attractions keep the party going all year long.

The popular Duplo Playtown has been recreated in the most scenic area of the park to include a new Legoland Express train.

Lego City 4D: Officer in Pursuit bursts onto the screen this April. In this exclusive 4D movie, guests can join

local Lego City police officers in a crazy caper across town, as they chase down a mischievous crook through the streets and skyscrapers of the metropolis. The experience truly becomes immersive, with water, wind and bubble effects.

Legoland California Resort offers non-stop fun and entertainment with more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. Sea Life Aquarium integrates more than 5,000 underwater creatures with a variety of Lego models in one immersive educational experience. Legoland California Resort is located at 1 Legoland Dr., Carlsbad. For information, call (877) 376-5346 or visit www.legoland.com.

Self-Realization Fellowship Temple, Ashram Center and Meditation Gardens in Encinitas Stroll through the world famous Meditation Garden.

The gorgeous and tranquil Meditation Garden offers quiet places to meditate, a meandering stream, lush tropical trees and plants, koi pond, and spectacular Pacific Ocean views of Swami’s famous surf spot.

The Self-Realization Fellowship Temple, Auxiliary Chapel, and Ashram Center have become a site of pilgrimage for thousands of people each year, who come from all parts of the globe. Paramahansa Yogananda founded Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) in 1920 to disseminate the universal teachings of Kriya Yoga, a sacred spiritual

science originating millenniums ago in India. Today, the society is dedicated to carrying on his spiritual and humanitarian work by fostering harmony and goodwill among those of all races, cultures and creeds.

The SRF Temple, Auxiliary Chapel and Ashram Center are located in downtown Encinitas. For information, call (760) 436-7220 or visit www.encinitastemple.org.

Bates Nut Farm’s Springtime Events Community Easter Egg Hunt April 13, 9:30am-12pm–This event offers Easter fun for the whole family, including crafts, games, farm animals and raffles. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11am.

Arts, Crafts, Food Trucks, Vintage Market–Spring Festival April 27-28, 9am-4pm–Festival goers can browse a large variety of recycled, restored, vintage and handmade wares, including jewelry, woodworking, candles, soaps and fine art. On April 27, from 11am to 3pm, the Spring Food Truck Festival tempts hungry visitors with mobile cuisine choices from several gourmet food trucks. Live music

by PleaZure Band from 12pm to 3pm. On April 28, the Heartbeat Happening Classic Car Show showcases models from 1975 and older.

Mother’s Day Tea May 11, 12pm-2pm–Guests can expand their tea tastes with samplers of both hot and iced loose leaf tea and savor homemade scones, salads and sandwiches, all while learning about the health benefits of tea and the history of Bates Nut Farm.

Valley Center Community Yard Sale June 1, 7:30am-12:30pm–This annual sale is a don’t-miss for buyers and sellers alike.

Sellers can convert unwanted treasures to cash and shoppers can find all kinds of deals on furniture, art, clothing, home décor, tools and electronics.

Valley Center MusicFest June 1, 3pm-8pm–The eighth annual MusicFest features live music, a car show, a kids’ zone, food, a raffle and silent auction and overnight camping.

Turbo Buick Car Show June 2, 9am-3pm–For over twenty years, West Coast Turbo Buick, Classic Buick and classic car fans have come together to admire the cars on display at the largest gathering of Turbo Buicks west of the Mississippi.

Bates Nut Farm is located at 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. For more information call (760) 749-3333 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.

Balboa Park Event Calendar 4/3-7 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet: Cinderella (Casa del Prado Theatre) 4/6 House of Scotland Tartan Day, 9am-5pm 4/13 Fly Your Ride Flying Car Competition (San Diego Air and Space Museum) 4/15-19 Spring Fling Food Truck Festival, 12pm-7pm 4/18 San Diego Guitar Festival Opening Night, 7:30pm9:30pm (Japanese Friendship Garden) 4/20 San Diego Guitar Festival Concert: Jiji, 7:30pm9:30pm (Japanese Friendship Garden) 4/26-5/12 San Diego Junior Theatre: Seussical (Casa del Prado Theatre) 4/27 March of Dimes March for Babies, 8am 4/27 San Diego Guitar Festival Concert: Alexandra Iranfar, 7:30pm-9:30pm (Japanese Friendship Garden) 4/28 San Diego Earthworks 30th Annual EarthFair, 10am-5pm 5/4 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 11am-6pm (Plaza de Panama, Spreckels Organ Pavilion) 5/18 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Spring Showcase (Casa del Prado Theatre) 5/18-9/2 Art and Empire: The Golden Age of Spain exhibition (Museum of Art) 5/26 Ethnic Food Fair, 11am-5pm (House of Pacific Relations International Cottages) 6/1-2 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon Balboa Park is home to more than a dozen museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens, many fine restaurants, hiking and biking trails and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each year, more than 10 million visitors enjoy the timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction. Balboa Park is located at 1549 El Prado, San Diego. For more information, call (619) 239-0512 or visit www.balboapark.org.

The Carlsbad Flower Fields Through May 12 The Carlsbad Flower Fields offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the pleasant spring weather against a backdrop of colorful Ranunculus blooms. Attendees can enjoy a ride on an open-air wagon pulled by an antique tractor, visit the Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse or see their favorite painting interpreted with flowers in the Artist Gardens. The fields are are blossoming with an array of events and entertainment through May 12.

Events include Picnic in the Flowers on April 4, 5:30pm -7:30pm, Sunset Wine Tasting on April 5, 12, 26, Tea in the Garden on May 5, 11am–1pm. For more events visit www. theflowerfields.com. The Carlsbad Flower Fields are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011.

North County Easter Egg Hunts (Please check venues for date and time changes)

Easter Eggstravaganza at Carlsbad Premium Outlets April 13, 11am-2pm Guests can visit Center Court to enjoy complimentary springtime activities, including photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and Easter- and Disney-themed coloring and crafts. Carlsbad Premium Outlets is located at 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. Visit www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/carlsbad/ news-and-events.

City of Oceanside Easter Egg Hunt April 20 10am – 11am This family-friendly event features four designated egg hunt areas arranged by age, as well as various prizes, food vendors, a fire engine and a magic show for the whole family to enjoy. Mance Buchnanon Park is located at 425 College Boulevard, Oceanside.

Call (760) 435-5041 or visit www.visitoceanside.org.

City of San Marcos Presents: Bunny Breakfast and Spring Egg Scramble April 20, 8am-11am After an early morning breakfast and photo opportunities with a bunny, children 12 and under can hunt for 20,000 prize-filled eggs scattered throughout Walnut Grove Park. Families are encouraged to come early and enjoy a free carnival with games and activities. Walnut Grove Park is located at 1950 Sycamore Dr., San Marcos. Call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.

City of Poway Easter Egg Hunt April 20, 8am-1pm Hosted by Living Way Church, guests can create spring masterpieces with free arts and crafts, bounce and slide through the Fun Zone, take pictures with Benny and Bonnie Bunny, and hunt for eggs in Poway Community Park. Poway Community Park is located at 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway. Visit www.poway.org.

City of Encinitas Spring Egg Hunt April 20, 10am-12pm In addition to 20,000 eggs hidden in Encinitas Community Park,

there are two live stage shows from Hullabaloo at 10:30am and 11:15am. Egg Hunt times are 10:15am, 11am and 11:45am. Guests should bring their own basket for eggs. Limited parking is available on-site, but a free shuttle is available from San Dieguito Academy High School. Encinitas Community Park is located at 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas. Call (760) 633-2740 or visit www.ci.encinitas.ca.us.

City of Vista Spring Eggstravaganza April 20, 10am-12pm Children ages 2 to 12 years old can enjoy crafts, face painting by real princesses, an “Egg Walk”, an egg relay and a photo booth with the Easter Bunny at Jim Porter Recreation Center in Brengle Terrace Park. The center is located at 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista.

Call (760) 643-5272.

City of Carlsbad Eggstravaganza Spring Festival April 20, 10am-1pm The event features an ongoing “egg scramble” of multiple egg hunts, a family scavenger hunt, photo opportunities with the Easter bunny and a fun zone with rides and games. Poinsettia Community Park is located at 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad. Visit www.carlsbadconnect.org.

San Diego Botanic Garden’s Spring Party with Bunny April 20, 10am-1pm Children are invited to meet real and costumed bunnies and participate in spring arts and crafts at San Diego Botanic Garden. At 12:30pm, there is a parade through the garden and a stuffed bunny hunt, with each child receiving one to take home. Passes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. Visit www.sdbgarden.org.

City of Solana Beach Presents: The Children’s Spring Festival and Egg Hunt April 20, 10:30am-12pm Children in 3rd grade and younger can bring a basket to hunt for plastic eggs filled with treats in La Colonia Park. The hunt is at

10:30am, followed by games and refreshments until noon. La Colonia Park is located at 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach. Call (858) 720-2453 or visit www.ci.solana-beach. ca.us.

City of Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt April 20 Families will gather at Seagrove Park for their annual Egg Hunt.

It’s a wonderful time for Del Mar children with family and neighbors. For more information including events and times, visit www. delmarfoundation.org.

Community Easter Egg Hunt at Bates Nut Farm April 13, 9:30am-12pm This event offers Easter fun for the whole family, including crafts, games, farm animals and raffles. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11am. Call (760) 749-3333 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.

Spring Eggstravaganza at Birch Aquarium April 13-14 and 20-21, 11am-3pm Scuba Bunny bounds to Birch Aquarium to celebrate the arrival of spring. Explore animal eggs, create a shark egg craft, watch special themed dive shows and participate in an “underwater egg hunt” (no basket needed). Birch Aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Call (858) 534-3474 or visit www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Easter Bash at Belmont Park April 21, 8am-5pm Children can hunt for 24,000 prize-filled eggs in the park at 1pm and 3:30pm. There are also ticketed egg hunts on the beach from 9am to 3:30pm. Tickets are $6, but they sell out quickly. Advance registration is required. Visit www.belmontpark.com/easter.

Julian Pine Hills Lodge Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt April 21, 9am-1pm Brunch is from 9am to 1pm, with seating in the dining room or on the five-cedar deck. There is an Easter Egg Hunt at 11am, along with face painting. Pine Hills Lodge is located at 2960 La Posada Way, Julian. Reservations are required. Call (760) 765-1100.

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Mission Federal ArtWalk April 27-28, 11am-6pm Mission Federal ArtWalk is back for the 35th year, delivering a premier arts and culture event on April 27 and 28, from 11am to 6pm. The free festival attracts more than 120,000 art aficionados to San Diego’s Little Italy each year.

As the largest and longest running arts festival in San Diego, the event features every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography and fine jewelry. More than 350 artists from around the world display their work for sale. Mission Federal ArtWalk also shines a spotlight on hand-selected Featured Artists, a group of artists that show strong commitment to promoting creativity and art expression. This year’s artists include Bart Aldrich, Tania Bolin, Chris Dellorco, Yves Goyatton, Michael Rumsey, Kara Unland, Jennifer Hannaford and Ruth Fromstein.

Attendees can also enjoy live music, dance performances, interactive art experiences, street food and familyfriendly art projects at KidsWalk. For the first time this year, ArtMoves offers a set of one-of-a-kind performances on India Street near Grape Street, produced by San Diego Dance Theater performing arts coordinator Rebekah Brown and choreographer and dancer Ian Isles. Also new to this year’s event is a surfboard art auction.

Non-profit organization Rerip is providing more than 25 surfboards that will be transformed into original artwork and auctioned off at the Piazza della Famiglia.

Mission Federal ArtWalk is located between Ash and Grape Streets in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. For more information visit www. artwalksandiego.org.

Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation Presents: Pieces of Jazz April 18, 7:30 pm The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) Art Walls program showcases local artists at Oceanside’s fine dining and shopping establishments, engaging the community in exploration of the coastal city. The O’side Bakery presents a musically themed reception for the Cheryl Ehlers exhibition, Pieces of Jazz, on April 18, at 7:30pm.

Ehlers is an award-winning published artist and a locally known arts advocate for young artists and charities. She is the Art Program Assistant for the City of Encinitas, curates three galleries and serves as a volunteer curator for Jazzercise, Inc., Carlsbad. Raised in several European countries, her

mind is a palette of color and collected memories and her varied works are bold, colorful and creative. She has painted for United Nations (UNESCO) in Paris, France; Gator by the Bay; Sail into San Diego; TICA; Cure for Cancer in Maui, Hawaii; Reach for the Stars, Auckland, New Zealand; and The Ocean Agency, in support of programs protecting the coral reefs. For more information about Ehlers visit www.cherylehlersart.com.

Oceanside Art Walls is curated by Ruth Jameson and is free to the public. The O’side Bakery is located at 3815 Mission Ave., Suite 101, Oceanside. For more information, visit www.artwalloside.blogspot.com.

Wildflower Super Bloom Signals the Start of Spring The California landscape is becoming a kaleidoscope of colors, as wildflowers signal the arrival of spring with a dense super bloom across the state. The wildflowers began blooming in March and are expected to thrive through late April or May, depending on the weather and temperature. The array of colored blossoms includes lupines, phacelias, poppies, popcorn-flowers, lilies, snapdragons, sunflowers, morning glories and wild cucumbers.

The best flora and fauna viewing spots are

near and far. Wonderful poppy fields can be seen throughout the Mission Gorge area of Mission Valley including Mission Trails Regional Park. Farther out, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in Julian, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and Joshua Tree National Park are always alive with blooms. Although a super bloom is not likely at Joshua Tree this year, there are plenty of colored plants at low elevations. Visitors are encouraged to observe the flowers from a distance, so as not to destroy the beautiful bloom.

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance April 12–14 The breathtaking shores of Ellen Browning Scripps Park provide a backdrop for the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. The three-day event features vehicular gems such as horseless carriages, Italian marques, British marques, Woodies, ’50s classics, American sports cars and the automobiles of Carroll Shelby. This year the Concours honors the Cadillac.

The event begins with a Friday night kick-off party from 7pm to 10pm. The Concours Social Club is a themed private party divided into overlapping rooms, where guests can enjoy a hosted bar, whimsical treats and a sneak peek of the weekend ahead. On April 13, the La

Jolla Tour d’Elegance offers an exclusive tour of some of the most beautiful automobile collections and clubs in San Diego. Gears turn as guests enter the Night of Steampunk on the Concours field adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. The event culminates on April 14, when spectators have the opportunity to view more than 125 oneof-a-kind vehicles, displayed on the La Jolla Cove lawn and accompanied by live music.

All proceeds from the event benefit The La Jolla Historical Society and several local non-profit community partners.

For more information call (619) 233-5008 or visit www. lajollaconcours.com.

Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Triathlon April 6 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside kicks off the North American circuit of Ironman triathlons on April 6. Participants swim in Oceanside Harbor; bike through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and San Onofre Bluffs State Park; and run a 13.1-mile course along The Strand and coastal neighborhoods before finishing at water’s edge.

The Oceanside triathlon is considered one of the most scenic courses in Ironman racing. It offers triathletes the only chance to race in the protected Oceanside Harbor, where water temperatures in early spring are usually in the low to mid-60s. Triathletes can compete for one of 40 qual-

ifying slots to the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France.

Prior to the main event, the Ironkids Oceanside Fun Run, for ages 3 to 13 years old, takes place on April 5 at 5pm. Race distance options include 1 mile and ½ mile, which can be chosen on race day.

The participant cost is $20. Family and friends are invited to be part of the festivities and cheer on their little racers.

The Ironman Village is the center of the event weekend, serving as the location for athlete checkin, briefings and the merchandise store. For more information, visit www.ironman.com.

San Diego County Credit Union Festival of Arts in North Park May 11, 11am–10pm San Diego’s most diverse neighborhood once again hosts the San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) Festival of Arts in North Park on May 11. The free festival takes place in North Park and attracts over 40,000 residents and tourists to celebrate and enjoy live music, a variety of art, crafts, delicious food, and craft beer.

There are more than 150 visual artists in attendance. At the Gallery in the Street, local and regional fine art in a variety of media is on display for purchase in a swanky lounge atmosphere with DJ music and refreshments. Local street artists put on a show at the Live Art Block, transforming everyday items into pieces of art. Visitors can also make their own Mexicaninspired artwork at the Make and Create Artelexia block.

In addition to art, there are also five stages with live music from the genres of indie, pop rock, world music, blues, spoken word performances and DJ music.

Food trucks and vendors offer scrumptious bites and guests 21 and older may purchase full beer pours or sip 2-ounce samples from 35 different brewers at the Craft Beer Block.

Proceeds from the festival benefit North Park Main Street, a non-profit organization committed to the revitalization of the North Park Business Improvement District. The SDCCU Festival of Arts is set along University Avenue and 30th Street. For more information, visit www. northparkmainstreet.com/events/festival-of-arts.

Convergence/ Convergencia April 6–May 12 Convergence, a concept that evokes movement toward a shared point or destination, brings together artists from the San Diego-Tijuana region at the California Center for the Arts Escondido Museum. This exhibit highlights the multiple ways of seeing and interpreting perspectives by fostering dialogue through the shared medium of art.

California Center for the Arts Escondido Museum is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. For more information, call (760) 839-4138 or visit www.artcenter.org.

Art Night Encinitas April 6, 6pm-9pm Encinitas civic art galleries swing open their doors for Art Night Encinitas on April 6, from 6pm to 9pm. The firsttime event, which is expected to be held bi-monthly, celebrates the city’s diverse visual art scene at seven participating locations. Art Night is free to the public.

The intent of the new program is to bring recognition to the city’s visual art program and to benefit local galleries and artists by the sale of artwork. This year, 47 exhibits by local artists will be presented in the city’s three civic art galleries at City Hall, Encinitas Library and Encinitas Community Center. Some of the artists at the April 6 event include Farah Ajoodanifir, Manuel Bennett, Ilan-Lael Foundation, Elizabeth Carrera, Jeff Maysent, Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Build and Holly Sutor.

A free shuttle transports attendees to the civic art galleries. For all participating locations or more information, call (760) 633-2746 or visit www.encinitasca.gov/visualart.

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The Beach Soccer Championships May 3–5 The Beach Soccer Championships kick off on May 3 and run through May 5 at Oceanside Harbor. The amateur and youth competition represents the start of the summer soccer season in Southern California and provides a break away from traditional soccer environments, with music and entertainment that creates a beach party atmosphere. This event has attracted large crowds since its inception in 2007 and usually sells out quickly. Teams from all age groups compete throughout the weekend, while professional teams vie for the coveted Beach Soccer U.S. Pro Cup.

The Beach Soccer Championships take place alongside the Beach Soccer U.S. Pro Cup, a professional tournament that hosts teams from all over the world. It is ranked among the world’s top three beach soccer club events.

In past years, the tournament has hosted teams from Senegal, Japan, Portugal, Colombia, Switzerland, Mexico, Peru and more.

Funds raised during the event support local youth programs. Shuttles run every 15 minutes from the Oceanside Transit Center and Civic Center. Parking at these locations is free all day. For more information visit www. beachsoccerusa.org.

Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon May 31–June 2 Since 1998, Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego has provided a highenergy, music-filled running tour of the city. The marathon series returns this year from May 31 to June 2 with a full schedule of events to pump up the adrenaline and get people moving and grooving.

All courses are qualifiers for the Boston Marathon. Race options include a 5K on June 1 and a marathon, half marathon or half marathon relay on June 2. Each course is supported by non-stop music from live bands, performances from cheer teams and dance squads and aid stations featuring Gatorade Endurance Formula.

The 5K course runs along Sixth Avenue in Banker’s

Lake Poway Recreation

Trout Season Through April 24 Trout season at Lake Poway continues through April 24. Weather permitting, the lake will be stocked with 1,000 pounds of trout on April 10 and 24. Lake Poway has been the go-to spot for anglers seeking large trout for more than 40 years. Visitors can partake in shoreline fishing, dock fishing or one of many boating options. Join the free trout fishing seminar on April 6 from 8 to 9am in the Pavilion. Topics covered include basic fishing techniques, bait types and equipment. No registration is required and no equipment is necessary.

Lake Poway Concession provides all of the bait, tackle and gear needed for a successful catch, in addition to refreshments. The lake is open Wednesday through Sunday

Hill before finishing at the edge of Balboa Park at Balboa Avenue and Olive Street. The marathon and half marathon events begin at Sixth Avenue and Quince Street in Balboa Park, travel through North Park, Hillcrest and part of Mission Bay and end at the intersection of Ash and Union Streets. After crossing the finish line, runners can reunite with their friends and families for a post-race concert, refreshments and an awards ceremony.

The races are preceded by a Health and Fitness Expo on May 31 and June 1 at San Diego Convention Center. The Expo is free and open to the public. Proceeds from this year’s races benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, visit www.runrocknroll.com/events/san-diego.

from 6am to sunset for boating and fishing. Please check the weekly fish report for the most up-to-date fishing conditions and stocking dates.

Spring Camping April 12-13, 26-27 and May 10-11, 17-18 Sleep under the stars and explore Lake Poway at a spring camping event, which takes place on select weekends in April and May. The event begins at 1pm on Friday and ends at 9am on Saturday. Early check-in is available beginning at 6am. Hike the numerous trails, drop a line to catch a fish, cruise the lake on a motorboat or simply relax and enjoy all the natural beauty that Lake Poway offers.

Lake Poway is located at14644 Lake Poway Rd., Poway.

For more information, call (858) 668-4772 or visit www. poway.org/lakepoway.

Seventh Annual Drives for Rides May 3 Gap Intelligence’s annual golf tournament, Drives for Rides, returns for the seventh year at Maderas Golf Club.

The fundraiser benefits the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a non-profit that helps families navigate their child’s journey through cancer.

Golfers are pampered with lunch and a putting contest before the tournament begins. Shotgun start is at 1pm.

Throughout the scenic golf course, players are treated to a beverage service and ongoing games. The event is followed by a dinner banquet.

In the past six years, the tournament has raised over $250,000, which has gone directly to assisting families who have children with cancer. Funds support The Emilio Nares Foundation’s Ride with Emilio program, which ensures that no child misses life-saving cancer treatment due to lack of transportation. The program covers more than 100,000 miles each year to provide over 3,000 rides to and from cancer treatments.

Maderas Golf Club is located at 17750 Old Coach Rd., Poway. For more information, visit www.enfhope.org.

La Jolla Half Marathon and Shores 5K April 28, 6am Offering point-to-point courses with coastal views, the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla once again presents the La Jolla Half Marathon and Shores 5K on April 28. This year, the half marathon starts at 6:30am. Participants leave from the Del Mar Fairgrounds and run along a scenic coastal route before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park.

The course rolls atop Torrey Pines Mesa, continues down through the residential district of La Jolla Shores and finishes in Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove. Runners are greeted at the finish line with a medal, a goodie bag and a crowd of spectators cheering them on.

The La Jolla Shores 5K is a hilly course that also begins at 6:30am

and follows the last 3.1 miles of the half marathon course.

The race begins on La Jolla Shores Drive near Horizon Way and runs along Torrey Pines Road, Prospect Avenue and Coast Boulevard before finishing at the La Jolla Cove.

Pre-race and post-race festivities surround the event.

There is an expo on April 26 and 27 at Hilton San Diego Del Mar. Participants can pick up their bib number and race shirt and shop for last-minute gear and supplies. Following the races, the finish line festival features live music, refreshments and a beer garden for ages 21 and older. All proceeds from the races benefit youth, senior and commun ity programs of the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla. For more information, visit www. lajollahalfmarathon.com.

Scholastic Surf Series State Championships April 13-15 and 27-28 Oceanside Harbor’s South Jetty is once again the setting for the Scholastic Surf Series State Championships. High school divisions compete from April 13 to 15 and middle school divisions compete on April 27 and 28.

The Scholastic Surf Series, a division of the Western Surfing Association, is dedicated to providing quality surf competitions for high school and middle school surf teams. The State Championships are the culmination of several competitions that take place throughout the year. The competitions include students from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Morro Bay. For more information, call (760) 518-2727 or visit www.surfsss.org.

Western Surfing Association Competitions April 6-7 and May 11-12 The next WSA Tour event is on April 6 and 7 at Salt Creek Beach Park in Dana Point. It is the final event before the championship contest and features both male and female surfers from a variety of age groups. The WSA West Coast Championships take place during the weekend of May 11 and 12 at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. In addition to the West Coast Championship title, Season Championships titles are awarded to surfers who have earned the top 6 regular season event scores.

Established in 1961, the Western Surfing Association (WSA) is the oldest amateur surfing association in the United States and the largest on the West Coast. The association is dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of surfing through family-oriented surf competitions.

WSA is an official West Coast member organization of Surfing America. WSA members can earn entry in the Surfing America Prime, Surfing America USA Championships and Team Trials. For more information, visit www.surfwsa.org.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s Lagoona Kahuna Team Challenge May 10, 11am-2pm Presented by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, the Lagoona Kahuna Team Challenge is a clean-up effort on the lagoon. Th team-building event takes place on May 10, from 11am to 2pm. It offers businesses an opportunity to support an environmentally friendly initiative, build team relationships and gain brand recognition.

The day begins with a scavenger hunt clean-up effort via kayak, paddle board or shoreline stroll along the lagoon.

Teams compete for points by finding hidden medallions, picking up the most trash by weight and number of pieces and discovering the most unique piece of trash.

Participants also compete in other team-building challenges, including corn hole, giant volleyball, water cycle basketball and water relays. There is pizza and specially brewed beer from Pizza Port Brewing Company, and music adds to the beach party camaraderie.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation is located at 1580 Cannon Rd., Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 804-1969 or visit www.aguahedionda.org.

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Cal State San Marcos Women’s Softball

Cal State San Marcos Baseball

Cal State San Marcos Track and Field

4/5 vs. Sonoma State, 1pm and 3pm 4/6 vs. Sonoma State, 11am and 1pm 4/12 @ Humboldt State, 1pm and 3pm 4/13 @ Humboldt State, 11am and 1pm 4/19 vs. UC San Diego, 1pm and 3pm 4/20 vs. UC San Diego, 12pm and 2pm 4/26 @ Cal State Dominguez Hills, 1pm and 3pm 4/27 @ Cal State Dominguez Hills, 12pm and 2pm Cal State San Marcos is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

4/5 @ Chico State, 3pm 4/6 @ Chico State, 12pm and 3pm 4/7 @ Chico State, 11am 4/12 vs. Cal State Los Angeles, 3pm 4/13 vs. Cal State Los Angeles, 3pm 4/14 vs. Cal State Los Angeles, 1pm and 4pm 4/18 @ Cal State San Bernardino, 6pm 4/19 @ Cal State San Bernardino, 3pm 4/20 vs. Cal State San Bernardino, 12pm and 3pm 4/26 vs. Cal Poly Pomona, 3pm 4/27 vs. Cal Poly Pomona, 3pm 4/28 @ Cal Poly Pomona, 1pm and 4pm 5/8-11 CCAA Tournament in Turlock, Calif.

Cal State San Marcos is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

4/5-6 Arizona State Sun Angel Classic in Tempe, Ariz.

4/12-13 UC San Diego Triton Invitational in La Jolla, Calif.

4/17-19 Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif.

4/18-20 Mt. Sac Relays in Torrance, Calif.

4/19-20 LBSU Beach Invitational in Long Beach, Calif.

4/26-27 Steve Scott Invitational in Irvine, Calif.

5/2-4 CCAA Championships in La Jolla, Calif.

5/11 Oxy Invitational in Los Angeles, Calif.

5/23-25 NCAA Championships in Kingsville, Texas For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

San Diego Padres 4/1 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10pm 4/2 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10pm 4/3 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 12:40pm 4/4 @ St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15pm 4/6 @ St. Louis Cardinals, 11:15am 4/7 @ St. Louis Cardinals, 11:15am 4/8 @ San Francisco Giants, 6:45pm 4/9 @ San Francisco Giants, 6:45pm 4/10 @ San Francisco Giants, 12:45pm 4/11 @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40pm 4/12 @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40pm 4/13 @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 5:10pm 4/14 @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:10pm 4/15 vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:10pm 4/16 vs. Colorado Rockies, 6:10pm 4/18 vs. Cincinnati Reds, 7:10pm 4/19 vs. Cincinnati Reds, 7:10pm 4/20 vs. Cincinnati Reds, 5:40pm 4/21 vs. Cincinnati Reds, 1:10pm 4/23 vs. Seattle Mariners, 7:10pm 4/24 vs. Seattle Mariners, 12:40pm 4/26 @ Washington Nationals, 4:05pm 4/27 @ Washington Nationals, 1:05pm 4/28 @ Washington Nationals, 10:35am 4/29 @ Atlanta Braves, 4:20pm 4/30 @ Atlanta Braves, 4:20pm 5/1 @ Atlanta Braves, 4:20pm 5/2 @ Atlanta Braves, 9:10am 5/3 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10pm 5/4 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5:40pm 5/5 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:10pm 5/6 vs. New York Mets, 7:10pm 5/7 vs. New York Mets, 7:10pm 5/8 vs. New York Mets, 12:40pm 5/10 @ Colorado Rockies, 5:40pm 5/11 @ Colorado Rockies, 5:10pm 5/12 @ Colorado Rockies, 12:10pm 5/14 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10pm 5/15 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10pm 5/16 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10pm 5/17 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10pm 5/18 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5:40pm 5/19 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:10pm 5/20 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10pm 5/21 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10pm 5/22 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 12:40pm 5/24 @ Toronto Blue Jays, 4:07pm 5/25 @ Toronto Blue Jays, 12:07pm 5/26 @ Toronto Blue Jays, 10:07am 5/27 @ New York Yankees, 10:05am 5/28 @ New York Yankees, 3:35pm 5/29 @ New York Yankees, 10:05am 5/31 vs. Miami Marlins, 7:10pm Home games take place at Petco Park, which is located at 100 Park Blvd., San Diego. For more information, visit www.mlb.com/padres.

San Diego State University Baseball 4/2 @ Oregon State, 5:35pm 4/3 @ Oregon State, 5:35pm 4/5 @ University of Nevada – Reno, 6pm 4/6 @ University of Nevada – Reno, 6pm 4/7 @ University of Nevada – Reno, 1pm 4/9 vs. Loyola Marymount University, 6pm 4/12 @ Cal State Fullerton, 7pm 4/13 @ Cal State Fullerton, 6pm 4/14 @ Cal State Fullerton, 1pm 4/16 @ UC Irvine, 6:30pm 4/18 vs. Air Force Academy, 6pm 4/19 vs. Air Force Academy, 6pm 4/20 vs. Air Force Academy, 1pm 4/23 @ University of San Diego, 6pm 4/26 @ University of Nevada – Las Vegas, 6pm 4/27 @ University of Nevada – Las Vegas, 6pm 4/28@ University of Nevada – Las Vegas, 1pm 5/3 vs. San Jose State, 6pm 5/4 vs. San Jose State, 6pm 5/5 vs. San Jose State, 1pm 5/6 vs. Brigham Young University, 6pm 5/10 @ Fresno State, 6pm 5/11 @ Fresno State, 6pm 5/12 @ Fresno State, 1pm 5/16 vs. University of New Mexico, 6pm 5/17 vs. University of New Mexico, 6pm 5/18 vs. University of New Mexico, 1pm 5/23-26 Mountain West Championships in Reno, Nev. 5/31-6/3 NCAA Regionals 6/7-10 NCAA Super Regionals Most home games take place at Tony Gwynn Stadium, which is located at 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego. For more information, visit www.goaztecs.com.

PGA Tour 4/4-7 Valero Texas Open in San Antonio, Texas 4/11-14 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga. 4/18-21 RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, S.C. 4/25-28 Zurich Classic of New Orleans in Avondale, La. 5/2-5 Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, N.C. 5/9-12 AT&T Byron Nelson in Dallas, Texas 5/16-19 PGA Championship in Bethpage, N.Y. 5/23-26 Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas 5/30-6/2 The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Dublin, Ohio 6/6-9 RBC Canadian Open in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada For more information visit www.pgatour.com.

Pro Tennis US Fed Cup Playoff Samsung Open US vs Switzerland Lugano, Switzerland April 20-21 April 8 – 14 2019 World Team Cup Claro Open Colsanitas Tel Aviv, Israel Bogota, Columbia May 13 – 18 April 8 – 14 WTA TEB BNP Paribas Volvo Car Open Istanbul, Turkey April 22 – 28 Charlston, SC April 1 – 7 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix WTA Abierto GNP Seguros Stuttgart, Germany April 22–28 Monterrey, Mexico April 1 – 7 For more tennis championships, visit www.wtatennis.com

San Diego Gulls 4/3 @ San Jose Barracuda, 7pm 4/5 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 4/10 vs. San Jose Barracuda, 7pm 4/12 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 7:05pm 4/13 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 7:05pm Home games take place at Valley View Casino Center, which is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego.

For more information visit www.sandiegogulls.com.

Los Angeles Clippers 4/3 vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30pm 4/5 vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30pm 4/7 @ Golden State Warriors, 5:30pm 4/10 vs. Utah Jazz, 7:30pm Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles. For more information visit www.nba.com/clippers.

Los Angeles Lakers Schedule 4/2 @ Oklahoma City Thunder, 5pm 4/4 vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 4/5 @ Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30pm 4/7 vs. Utah Jazz, 6:30pm 4/9 vs. Portland Trailblazers, 7:30pm Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles. For more information visit www.nba.com/lakers.

UC San Diego Triton 5K and Festival April 7, 9am The 23rd annual Triton 5K and Festival returns to UC San Diego. The 3.1 mile, USATFsanctioned course is a scenic trek through the heart of campus, past towering eucalyptus

groves and familiar campus landmarks. Runners take off at 9am.

Following the Triton 5K, children 12 and under can enjoy a kid-friendly short course at the Triton Track and Field Stadium. The Junior Triton Run begins at 10:30am.

Every “Triton-in-Training” is a winner and receives a finisher medal and gear bag.

After the races, runners can meet up with friends and family for a fun-filled festival at the UC San Diego Triton Track

The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course With stunning panoramic ocean views, The Crossings at Carlsbad, opened in 2007, remains one of the priciest municipal golf courses ever built with a price tag over 70 million dollars. Built on a hilly terrain with gorges and multiple bridge crossings, hence the name “Crossings,” this18-hole championship municipal golf course and event facility offers visitors a magnificent setting in a relaxed coastal environment. The course’s five bridges—or crossings—were designed to meet environmental and topographic conditions. The Crossings at Carlsbad is nestled in the natural habitat of California Sage and wildlife on more than 400 acres of Carlsbad’s coastal ter-

rain. The Crossings is a challenging and very fun 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Greg Nash.

The clubhouse is equipped with a starters desk, apparel and golf equipment boutique, has an adjoining bar with HD TVs, an outdoor patio with golf course and ocean views, and is attached to the magnificent Canyons restaurant. The Canyons offers a Sunday brunch with carving and serving stations, and a very lively happy hour, with excellent food specials, $5 well drinks, drafts, and wine, and happens Monday–Friday from 3 to 6pm.

Friday evenings enjoy live music from 5-7pm. Call (760) 444-1888 or visit www.thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com.

and Field Stadium. There is live musical entertainment, a variety of food vendors and Kids Zone with interactive activities for children of all ages, including a bounce house, face painting and bib decorating. The festival is free and open to the public. Race proceeds support student scholarships and the Campaign for UC San Diego, which is a comprehensive fundraising effort to transform the campus and student experience. UC San Diego is located at 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla. For more information, visit www.5k.ucsd.edu.

Vista Gem and Mineral Society Show April 5–7 The Vista Gem and Mineral Society hosts their annual Gem and Mineral Show at the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum in Vista. The show runs from 9am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 9am to 4pm on Sunday. As the largest outdoor gem show in Southern California, it features up to 80 vendors selling jewelry, handcrafted items, tools, equipment and rough stones of all kinds. On Sunday, there is a big raffle drawing at 3pm.

The show is free and open to the public. The Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum is located at 2040 N. Santa Fe, Vista. For more information, visit www.vistarocks.org.

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All organic soil conditioner for mixing into flower beds and vegetable gardens prior to planting. Helps loosen compact soil, conserve moisture and improve soil aeration.

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Fertiliers $ 99

9

each

Organic food for beautiful foliage, spectacular blooms, and delicious citrus, vine fruit, fruit, vegetables and berries. Perfect for all your lawn, fertilizers, and outdoor plant needs.

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