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28th Annual San Dieguito Heritage Museum

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Gourmet Food & Fine Wines Harvest Ranch Market Bentley’s Steak & Chop House Champagne French Bakery Firenze Trattoria Meritage Wine Market & Tasting Room The Original Pancake House

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North County Restaurant Reviews Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room

Bentley’s Steak and Chop House

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

Whether you are looking for stress-free wedding wine services, want to give that perfect Mother’s Day gift, or need a great bottle of wine for dinner, Meritage is known for its exemplary customer service and personal touch. Present this offer to a sales representative and receive 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE of a case or more.

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. 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 6 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 them about their Wine of the Month Club. In addition, Meritage is actively involved with multiple charity organizations and events throughout the year 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 their website at www.meritagewinemarket.com.

Bentley’s serves the finest steaks, prime rib, lamb chops, pork, chicken, and seafood from around the world. They are located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza in the same shopping center as Harvest Ranch Market on the corner of Encinitas Blvd and Manchester Ave. Enjoy the big city steakhouse experience without the big city drive and prices. Encinitas residents, Tom and Diane Fulkerson, are the owners; and Tom has over 40 years experience in fine restaurant operations including Hungry Hunter, Carlos Murphy’s and others. The Fulkersons are dedicated to providing a high quality dining and entertainment experience in a classic steak house atmosphere.

Their extensive Steak and Chop menu includes: a 16 oz Kansas City Strip bone-in; a Whiskey Peppercorn New York Strip; 8 and 11

oz Filet Mignons; a Double Thick Pork Chop; and their famous BBQ Baby Back Ribs, slow roasted and glazed with their award-winning BBQ sauce. Their Prime Rib is very special and comes in 10, 14, and 24 oz portions, slow-roasted for seven hours to ensure that it’s the most tender and flavorful possible.

Bentley’s features one of North County’s most extensive wine lists. They offer $15.95 dinner specials every Sunday and Monday with your choice of Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, or Atlantic Salmon. They have a great Happy Hour everyday except Sunday with drink and food specials at the bar. Present this offer and receive $10 OFF WITH PURCHASE OF ANY 2 ENTREES (over $19.95 each). Valid any day except holidays.

Happy 20th anniversary to the Original Pancake House in Encinitas!

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

Their world famous original recipes are 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 sour-

dough starter recipe. Their batters and sauces are made fresh daily in each restaurant’s kitchen; and their coffee is their own special blend. Try OPH’s special thick sliced bacon and their amazing omelets. We highly recommend their gourmet cherry Kijafa crepes. (See photo).

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. The Original Pancake House is located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 160 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 9431939 or visit www.originalpancakehouse.com.

Harvest Ranch Market is Rancho Santa Fe Plaza’s anchor and a purveyor of fine foods, gourmet deli meats, poultry, seafood, salads, organic fruit and produce, international cheeses, wines and products of the world. Harvest Ranch Market is a gourmet market that has been serving the San Diego Community for over 17 years.

Locally owned and operated, they feature a full-service butcher shop with premium Brandt Beef and Snake River Farms Idaho Kobe Beef, Midwestern Pork, Milk-fed Veal, Colorado Lamb, fresh air-chilled Chicken and Sushi-grade seafood. Their deli kitchens feature all natural, made-from-scratch, restaurant quality food, 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. The

produce department features a variety of organic and local produce, as well as imported produce from South America. Besides traditional grocery items, Harvest Ranch’s buyers bring in gourmet foods from around the globe specializing in imported rare cheeses, foods and delicacies, including decadent pâtés and foie gras, Prosciutto di Parma and Jamón Serrano, specialty olives and fragrant olive oils, Russian caviar, smoked wild salmon, Escargot, Truffles and exotic mushrooms, as well as coffees and teas and exquisite chocolates and desserts. The wine department is second to none and each store has a team of experienced wine connoisseurs. Harvest Ranch Market is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92014. Visit their website at www.harvest ranchmarkets.com.

Located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, at the junction where Encinitas meets Rancho Santa Fe, Firenze Trattoria will be a great choice to impress mom on Mother’s Day. Celebrating their 20th 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 2015 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 thoughts of Italy’s Tuscany coast with its romance and flavors. The extensive menu includes a plethora of local favorites, too many to list; but we especially recommend their signature Lasagne Firenze (See photo). Every

Italian restaurant boasts about their lasagna, but this one is truly 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 super 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 from 5-8:30pm. 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.

Champagne French Bakery Café has locations in Del Mar Highlands, Encinitas, and Carmel Mountain. Since 1987 they have been serving a fusion of modern and traditional French cuisine including an assortment of fine coffees, teas, breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, sandwiches, salads and soups.

They are famous for their pastries such as their very nice variety of croissants, custard brioche, cinnamon rolls, raisin scones (one of our favorites), and cranberry muffins. 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.

Original Pancake House (OPH)

Harvest Ranch Market

Firenze Trattoria

Champagne French Bakery Café

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4/1 April Fool’s Day Through 4/24 Fiddler on the Roof at Welk Resort Theatre.

WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM. Through 4/29 Juried Art and Photography Show at The Hearth Gallery, San Marcos. WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET. 4/1 Cruisin’ Grand in downtown Escondido. 5 pm – 9 pm. Every Friday through September. Free event. WWW.CRUISINGRAND.COM. 4/1 Palomar Jazz at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College.

7 pm. WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 4/1 Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30 pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 4/1 Music and Memories: Honoring a Hometown Hero concert to support Tony Gwynn memorial at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 8 pm. WWW.POWAYONSTAGE.ORG. 4/1 Redwoods Revue at The Music Box. 9 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 4/1 Matthew Logan Vasquez, Reverend Baron, Dustin Lovelis at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/1 TV Girl, Wizard Woes, and guests at The Hideout, El Cajon.

8:30 pm. WWW.THEHIDEOUTSD.COM. 4/1-4/2 Ragnar Relay Series. WWW.RAGNARRELAY.COM. 4/1-4/3 Goodguys 16th Meguiar Del Mar Nationals at Del Mar Fairgrounds. WWW.GOOD-GUYS.COM. 4/1-4/3 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles at Balboa Theatre.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 4/1-4/3 Midori plays Tchaikovsky at Copley Symphony Hall.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 4/1-4/17 Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Patio Playhouse.

WWW.PATIOPLAYHOUSE.COM. 4/1-4/24 Studio Art Quilt Associates presents Stitch Dialetic exhibition at Poway Center for the Performing Arts.

WWW.POWAYONSTAGE.ORG. 4/1-5/1 Rain at The Old Globe Theatre. WWW.OLDGLOBE.ORG. 4/1-6/5 An Archaeologist’s Eye: The Parthenon Drawings of Katherine A. Schwab exhibition at Timken Museum of Art. WWW.TIMKENMUSEUM.ORG. 4/2 and 4/4 NCAA Final Four Divison I Men’s Basketball Championship game in Houston. WWW.NCAA.COM. 4/2 Tartan Day Festival at House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, Balboa Park. WWW.BALBOAPARK.ORG. 4/2 Craft Beer Relay at Bates Nut Farm. WWW.CRAFTBEERRELAY.COM. 4/2 Schooner Cup Charity Regatta aboard San Diego Maritime Museum’s Californian in San Diego Bay. WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG. 4/2 West Coast Performing Arts Presenters presents Hello Gorgeous! A Tribute to Barbra Streisand at AVO Playhouse. 3 pm & 7:30 pm. WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM. 4/2 Dan Padilla at The Casbah. 4 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/2 Gulls vs. Barracudas at Valley View Casino Center. 7:05 pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM. 4/2 Dancing With Our Stars at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30 pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 4/2 MiraCosta College Dance Department presents Physical Frequencies at MiraCosta College Theatre. 7:30 pm.

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 4/2 MiraCosta College Choral Festival Concert at MiraCosta College Concert Hall. 7:30 pm. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 4/2 William Singe: The Introduction Tour at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/2 The Killers at Harrah’s Casino and Resort WWW.CEASARS.COM/HARRAHS-SOCAL. 4/2-4/3 Arts and Crafts Show at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad. Every weekend in April. WWW.THEFLOWERFIELDS.COM. 4/2-5/1 Magic Weekends at SeaWorld San Diego.

WWW.SEAWORLDPARKS.COM. 4/3 Major League Baseball Opening Day 4/3 Oceanside Yacht Club Opening Day at Oceanside Harbor.

WWW.OCEANSIDEYC.NET. 4/3 Organ concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. 2 pm. Every Sunday. Free admission. WWW.SPRECKELSORGAN.ORG. 4/3 Meading in the Garden Festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, Vista. WWW.ALTAVISTAGARDENS.ORG. 4/3 Kids’ Day at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad. WWW.THEFLOWERFIELDS.COM. 4/3 Chocolate Festival at San Diego Maritime Museum. 11 am – 4 pm. WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG. 4/3 3rd Annual Mariachi Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 3 pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 4/3 Gulls vs. Heat at Valley View Casino Center. 3:05 pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM. 4/3 San Diego Indian American Association presents Festival of World Dances at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 4 pm.

WWW.POWAYCENTER.COM. 4/4 Midori at The Scripps Research Institute Auditorium. 7:30 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 4/4 Girls Guns and Glory at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/4-4/6 Padres vs. Dodgers Opening Day at Petco Park.

WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 4/5 Amigos del REP presents Last Angry Brown Hat at San Diego Repertory Theatre. 7 pm. Free admission. WWW.SDREP.ORG. 4/5-4/17 La Jolla Playhouse presents John Leguizamo: Latin History for Dummies at Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla.

WWW.LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE.ORG. 4/6 First Wednesdays: Flamenco Arana at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 4 pm & 7 pm. Free admission.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 4/6 The Sky Tonight planetarium show at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. 7 pm. WWW.RHFLEET.ORG. 4/6 Gulls vs. Condors at Valley View Casino Center. 7:05 pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM. 4/7 Taste of Leucadia on Highway 101. WWW.LEUCADIA101.COM. 4/7 Nora Geiman at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College.

12:30 pm. WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 4/7 Jake Shimabukuro at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30 pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 4/7 The Bible Tour 2016 at Copley Symphony Hall. 7 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 4/7 Vilma Palma Vampiros, Rabanes, Todo Mundo, and Los Hollywood at The Music Box. 7:30 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 4/7 Herb Alpert and Lani Hall at Belly Up, Solana Beach. 8 pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM. 4/7 moe. at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/7-4/10 Diamond Jubilee All Breed at Del Mar Horse Park. 8 am – 5 pm. Free event. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM. 4/7– 4/10 Masters PGA Golf in Augusta, GA on CBS and ESPN 4/8 Fun Friday Nights! at San Marcos Community Center and San Elijo Recreation Center. 6 pm – 10 pm. WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET.

4/8 Third Eye Blind at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/8 Cullen Omori at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/8 The Seth Bogart Show at The Hideout, El Cajon. 8:30 pm.

WWW.THEHIDEOUTSD.COM. 4/8 Club Musae at Boar Cross’n, Carlsbad. 9 pm. Every Friday.

WWW.BOARCROSSN.NET. 4/8 Peter Sprague at Ki’s Restaurant. 7:30 pm. WWW.KISRESTAURANT.COM. 4/8-4/9 Jason Alexander at Copley Symphony Hall. 8 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 4/8-4/10 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Motor and Car Show at La Jolla Cove. WWW.LAJOLLACONCOURS.COM. 4/8-4/10 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents Coppélia at Casa Del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. WWW.SDCYB.ORG. 4/9 Tour de Cure and San Diego Nice Guys 2016 Auction at Del Mar Fairgrounds. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM. 4/9 March of Dimes March for Babies at Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. WWW.MARCHFORBABIES.ORG. 4/9-4/10 5th Annual Healthy Living Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

WWW.HEALTHYLIVINGFESTIVAL.COM. 4/9 Heartbreak Ridge Run at Camp Pendleton.

WWW.HARDCORPSRACESERIES.COM. 4/9 My Story Culminating Event and smART Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 10 am. Free admission.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 4/9 Earth Day Festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.

WWW.ALTAVISTAGARDENS.ORG. 4/9 Poway OnStage presents Oh Berkley, Where Hart Thou? at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 8 pm.

WWW.POWAYONSTAGE.ORG. 4/9 San Diego Soul Music Festival 2016 at Valley View Casino Center. 8 pm. WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM. 4/9 Lindi Ortega at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/9 Pine Mountain Logs at Belly Up, Solana Beach. 9 pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM. 4/9-4/10 ArtFest at San Diego Botanic Garden. 9 am – 5 pm.

WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG. 4/9-5/8 Constellations at The Old Globe Theatre. WWW.OLDGLOBE.ORG. 4/9-5/15 Big River at New Village Arts Theatre.

WWW.NEWVILLAGEARTS.ORG. 4/10 Red Hat Ladies’ Day at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad.

WWW.THEFLOWERFIELDS.COM. 4/10 San Marcos Spring Festival on Via Vera Cruz Street. 9 am – 5 pm. WWW.SANMARCOSCHAMBER.COM. 4/10 Springfest: IMMERSION at Birch Aquarium. 6 pm.

WWW.AQUARIUM.UCSD.EDU. 4/10 Escondido at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/11 3rd Annual 5-Minute Play Festival at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. 7 pm. WWW.LFJCC.ORG. 4/12 WWE Smackdown at Valley View Casino Center. 7 pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM. 4/13 Chvrches at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/13-5/8 Way Downriver at North Coast Repertory Theatre.

WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG. 4/14 Bob Zelickman Trio at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College. 12:30 pm. WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 4/14 Tacos and beer tasting at San Diego Museum of Man. 6 pm.

WWW.MUSEUMOFMAN.ORG. 4/14 San Diego Italian Film Festival presents Il Nome Del Figlio at La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas. 7 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOITALIANFILMFESTIVAL.COM. 4/14 Steve Miller Band at Humphreys by the Bay. 7:30 pm.

WWW.HUMPHREYSCONCERTS.COM. 4/14 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30 pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 4/15 San Diego State University presents Downtown at Copley Symphony Hall. 7:30 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 4/15 Beach House at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/15 Fooz Fighters, Slaves Against the Machine: A Tribute to Race Against the Machine, and Geezer at The Music Box. 9 pm.

WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 4/15 Benedetti Trio at Ki’s Restaurant. 7:30 pm. WWW.KISRESTAURANT.COM. 4/15-4/16 Pacific Ridge School presents The Curious Savage at AVO Playhouse. WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM. 4/15-4/16 10th annual Oceanside Jazz Festival at MiraCosta College Concert Hall. Free admission.

WWW.OCEANSIDEJAZZFESTIVAL.COM. 4/15-4/16 Gulls vs. Reign at Valley View Casino Center. 7:05 pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM. 4/15-4/17 and 4/22-4/24 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. WWW.COACHELLA.COM. 4/15-4/17 Padres vs. Diamondbacks at Petco Park.

WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 4/15-4/17 The Del Mar Antique Show and Sale, Home Improvement Show, and Golf Mart 3-Day Tent Sale/Demo Day at Del Mar Fairgrounds. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM. 4/15-4/24 ANON(ymous): A Refuge Odyssey at Palomar College Studio Theatre. WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 4/16 Relay for Life at MiraCosta College. 10 am. WWW.RELAYFORLIFE.ORG. 4/16 Walk MS in Carlsbad. WWW.MSWALK.COM. 4/16 SEA Days: Earth Day at Birch Aquarium. WWW.AQUARIUM.UCSD.EDU. 4/16 The Bayou Brothers at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad. WWW.THEFLOWERFIELDS.COM. 4/16 This Is Jazz! concert series at Carlsbad Senior Center. 4 pm.

WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV. 4/16 Hamid Daudani & Group presents Aanchal Hi Na Samaaye at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 pm.

WWW.POWAYCENTER.COM. 4/16 Lily Tomlin at Balboa Theatre. 8 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 4/16 The Jason Bishop Show at Moonlight Amphitheatre. 8 pm.

WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM. 4/16 Flesh and the Devil screening at Copley Symphony Hall. 8 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 4/16 L.A. Witch and Dirty Ghosts at The Hideout, El Cajon. 8:30 pm.

WWW.THEHIDEOUTSD.COM. 4/16 San Diego Media Group presents Celso Pina at The Music Box. 9 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 4/16 Earth Month Hike at Crest Canyon. WWW.SDRVC.ORG. 4/16 Escondido Roots Series: Mexico at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, Escondido. 2 pm. WWW.SDCDM.ORG. 4/16-4/17 Oceanside Days of Art in downtown Oceanside. 10 am – 5 pm. WWW.OCAF.INFO.

4/16-4/17 Starpower Talent Competition 2016 at San Diego Convention Center. WWW.STARPOWERTALENT.COM. 4/16-4/18 Scholastic Surf Series High School State Championships.

South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG. 4/16-4/24 San Diego Opera presents Madama Butterfly at San Diego Civic Theatre. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 4/17 Michele Lundeen and Canon Photography Workshop at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad. WWW.THE flowerfields.com.

4/17 30th Annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival on Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook. 9am-5pm.

WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG. 4/17 Much Ado About Music: Shakespeare and the Symphony at Copley Symphony Hall. 2 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 4/17 Anoushka Shankar at Balboa Theatre. 8 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 4/17 Foals at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/17 Laura Stevenson at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/17 Woman’s Club of Vista Centennial at Shadowridge Golf Club, Vista. 2 – 5 pm. WWW.VISTACHAMBER.CHAMBERMASTER.COM. 4/18 The Front Bottoms with Brick + Mortar and Diet Cig at The Observatory North Park. 7 pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/18 Ex Hex at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/19 Silversun Pickups at The Observatory North Park. 9 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/19-4/21 Padres vs. Pirates at Petco Park. WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 4/20 The Arcs at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/20 Wild Nothing and Whitney at The Casbah. 8:30 pm.

WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/20 Blackbird Blackbird, Chad Valley, and Manatee Commune at The Hideout, El Cajon. 8:30 pm. WWW.THEHIDEOUTSD.COM. 4/21 Parachute at House of Blues. 7 pm. WWW.HOB.COM. 4/21 NATtalk: Evolutionary History of Baleen Whales at San Diego Natural History Museum. 7 pm. WWW.SDNHM.ORG. 4/21 Parov Stelar at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/21 Blown Fuse at The Kraken, Cardiff. 8 pm. WWW.REVERNATION.COM. 4/21 Deafheaven and Youth Code at The Casbah. 8:30 pm.

WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/21-5/8 Del Mar National Horse Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

WWW.DELMARNATIONAL.COM. 4/21-5/15 Rapture, Blister, Burn at San Diego Repertory Theatre.

WWW.SDREP.ORG. 4/22 Earth Day 4/22-4/30 Passover 4/22 64th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad at Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad.

WWW.BGCCARLSBAD.ORG. 4/22 Jo Dee Messina at Moonlight Amphitheatre. 7:30 pm.

WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM. 4/22 Deerhunter at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/22 Johnny Clegg at Belly Up, Solana Beach. 9 pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM. 4/22 Mac Sabbath at The Music Box. 9 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 4/22 Peter Pupping at Ki’s Restaurant. 7:30 pm. WWW.KISRESTAURANT.COM. 4/22-4/24 Padres vs. Cardinals at Petco Park.

WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 4/23 March of Dimes March for Babies at Balboa Park.

WWW.MARCHFORBABIES.ORG. 4/23 Walk MS at NTC Park, Liberty Station. WWW.MSWALK.COM. 4/23 Food Truck Festival Spring Fling Crafts, Art and Vintage Market at Bates Nut Farm. WWW.BATESNUTFARM.BIZ. 4/23 Flower Power Family Day at San Diego Natural History Museum. 11 am – 3 pm. WWW.SDNHM.ORG. 4/23 Sara Petite at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad. 1 pm – 4pm.

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4/23 Teen Night Out at Poway Community Park. 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm.

4/23 2016 San Diego Ballet Gala at the Bay View, MCRD San Diego. 6-10 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOBALLETDANCECOMPANY.ORG. 4/23 Ellie Goulding at Viejas Arena at SDSU 4/23 Run Through the Vineyards at Maurice Car’rie Vineyard and Winery, Temecula. WWW.TEMECULASUNRISEROTARY.COM. 4/23-4/24 California Dreamin’ at Balboa Theatre.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 4/23-4/24 Spring Street Fair on Highway 101 between D & J Streets, Encinitas. WWW.ENCINITAS101.COM. 4/23-4/24 Lifestyle and Fitness Expo and Belgian Waffle Ride in San Marcos. WWW.BIKEREG.COM. 4/24 La Jolla Half Marathon and 5K. Starts at Del Mar Fairgrounds and ends at La Jolla Cove. WWW.HALFMARATHONS.NET. 4/24 Heartbeat Happening Classic Chevy Car Show and Spring Fling Crafts, Art and Vintage Market at Bates Nut Farm.

WWW.BATESNUTFARM.BIZ. 4/24 Bluegrass Day at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad. 11 am – 4 pm.

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4/24 Palomar Chamber Singers at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College. 2 pm. WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 4/24 RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons at The Observatory North Park. 8:30 pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/25-5/1 Show Park Spring Classic Horse Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 8 am – 5 pm. Free event. WWW.SHOWPARK.COM. 4/26 Razzle Bam Boom: H20, Where Did You Go? at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 9:30 am & 11:30 am.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 4/26 Black Mountain at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/27 An Evening with Temple Grandin at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 6:45 pm. WWW.POWAYCENTER.COM. 4/27 Har Mar Superstar at The Casbah. 8:30 pm.

WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 4/28 Nathan Hubbard Skeleton Key Trio at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College. 12:30 pm. Free admission.

WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 4/28-5/28 Palomar Council PTA art exhibition at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. WWW.POWAYONSTAGE.ORG. 4/29 Immortal Technique at The Observatory North Park. 7 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/29-4/30 Jahja Ling conducts Mahler at Copley Symphony Hall. 8 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 4/28-4/30 NFL Draft on ESPN and NFL Network. WWW.NFL.COM 4/28-5/8 The Grapes of Wrath at MiraCosta College Theatre.

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 4/29-5/15 Noises Off at Welk Resort Theatre. WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM.

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Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com Dates and times of events subject to change 4/30 Flatbush Zombies at The Observatory North Park. 7 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 4/30 Caravan to Cabo at The Music Box. 8:45 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 4/30 Life in Color at Valley View Casino Center. 9 pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM. 4/30 Spring Gala at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, Escondido. 5 – 9 pm. WWW.SDCDM.ORG.

4/30-5/1 Scholastic Surf Series Middle School State Championships.

South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG. 4/30-5/1 Adams Avenue Unplugged. WWW.ADAMSAVENUEBUSINESS.COM. 4/30-5/1 Mission Federal ArtWalk in Little Italy. 11am – 6 pm.

WWW.MISSIONFEDERALARTWALK.ORG. 4/30-8/28 Best of Nature 2016 photography exhibition at San Diego Natural History Museum. WWW.SDNHM.ORG.

5/1 8th Annual San Diego Breath of Hope 5K Walk at Cancer Survivor’s Park, San Diego. WWW.SDBREATHOFHOPE.UCSD.EDU. 5/1 Miracle Babies 5K at NTC Park, Liberty Station. 8 am – 1 pm.

WWW.MIRACLEBABIES5K.ORG. 5/1 Carlsbad Village Faire on Grand Avenue between Carlsbad Boulevard and Jefferson Street, Carlsbad. 8 am – 5 pm.

WWW.CARLSBAD.ORG 5/1 Bridal Bazaar at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10 am – 4 pm.

WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM. 5/1 Civic Youth Orchestra at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 2 pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 5/1 The Masterworks Chorale and Chamber Choir and SDSU Aztec Concert Choir present Mozart Requiem at MiraCosta College Concert Hall. 3 pm. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 5/1 Puscifer: Money $hot Round 2 Tour at Copley Symphony Hall.

7:30 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 5/1-5/29 Our Lady of Kibeho at Moxie Theatre. WWW.MOXIETHEATRE.COM. 5/2 The Subways at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 5/2-5/4 Padres vs. Rockies at Petco Park. WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 5/3 Pentatonix at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre.

7:30 pm. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU. 5/3-5/4 Explosions In The Sky at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/3 Dungen and Boogarins at The Casbah. 8:30 pm.

WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 5/3-5/13 Undertones art exhibit at Kruglak Gallery, MiraCosta College. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 5/4 The Sky Tonight planetarium show at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. 7 pm. WWW.RHFLEET.ORG. 5/4 La Jolla Music Society presents New York Philharmonic at Copley Symphony Hall. 8 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 5/4 Crystal Bowersox at The Music Box. 8 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 5/4 First Wednesdays: Fanny and The Atta Boys at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 4 pm & 7 pm. Free admission.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 5/4-5/5 Del Mar Electronics and Design Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

10 am – 5 pm. Free admission. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM. 5/5-5/8 Padres vs. Mets at Petco Park. WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 5/5 Cinco de Mayo 5/5 7th Annual Taste of Cardiff. 5 pm – 8 pm.

WWW.LOCAL.ENCINITASCHAMBER.COM. 5/5-5/8 Gator by the Bay Festival at Spanish Landing Park, San Diego Bay. WWW.GATORBYTHEBAY.COM. 5/6 Palomar Brass and Saxophone Ensemble at Palomar College Studio Theatre. 7:30 pm. WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 5/6-7 Gabriel Iglesias at Pala Casino WWW.PALACASINO.COM 5/6 Jim Breuer at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/6 Gabriel Iglesias at Pala Casino Spa and Resort. 8 pm.

WWW.PALACASINO.COM. 5/6 Beach Slang, Potty Mouth, and Dyke Drama at The Casbah.

8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 5/6 Club Musae at Boar Cross’n, Carlsbad. 9 pm. Every Friday.

WWW.BOARCROSSN.NET. 5/6-5/8 Faculty Dance Show at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College. 7 pm. WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 5/6-5/15 Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Star Theatre, Oceanside. WWW.STARTHEATRECO.COM. 5/7 Brunch, concert, and insiders tour at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. WWW.SPRECKELSORGAN.ORG. 5/7 Kentucky Derby on NBC. WWW.KENTUCKYDERBY.COM. 5/7 Kentucky Derby Day Del Mar Style at Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds. WWW.SURFSIDERACEPLACE.COM. 5/7 Annual Grow Getters Plant Sale at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. 8 am. WWW.ALTAVISTAGARDENS.ORG. 5/7 San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals at NTC Park, Liberty Station. WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG. 5/7 Girls on the Go Half Marathon along Mission Bay. WWW.GIRLSONTHEGORUN.COM. 5/7 25th Annual Pug Party at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10 am – 3 pm.

WWW.PUGBUTTS.COM. 5/7 7th Annual Asian Cultural Festival at Mira Mesa Community Park. 10 am – 6 pm. Free admission.

WWW.ASIANCULTURALFESTIVALSD.COM. 5/7 Chocolate Festival at San Diego Botanic Garden. 10 am – 4 pm.

WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG. 5/7 This Is Jazz! concert series at Carlsbad Senior Center. 4 pm.

WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV. 5/7 The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel: Target Earth at Moonlight Amphitheatre. 7:30 pm.

WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM. 5/7 Mike Stern at MiraCosta College Concert Hall. 7:30 pm.

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 5/7 Gregory Porter at Copley Symphony Hall. 8 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 5/7 Hotline Spring Tour, Magic Man, and The Griswolds with Panama Wedding at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/7 The Slackers and Viernes 13 at The Music Box. 8:30 pm.

WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 5/7 Torche and Wild Throne at The Hideout, El Cajon. 8:30 pm.

WWW.THEHIDEOUTSD.COM. 5/7 Wayward Sons at Belly Up, Solana Beach. 9 pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM. 5/7-5/8 Bonsai Show and Sale at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad.

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5/7-5/8 Fiesta Cinco de Mayo at Old Town, San Diego.

WWW.OLDTOWNSANDIEGOGUIDE.COM. 5/7-5/8 Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art & Garden Tour.

10am-4pm. WWW.OFFTRACKGALLERY.COM. 5/7-5/15 San Diego Opera presents Great Scott at San Diego Civic Theatre. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 5/7-6/12 Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld San Diego.

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5/8 Mother’s Day 5/8 Mother’s Day Buffet at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 10 am – 1 pm. WWW.SDZSAFARIPARK.ORG. 5/8 X, Los Lobos, The Blasters, and LP3 & The Tragedy at The Observatory North Park. 7 pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/8 Four Tet and Ben UFO at The Music Box. 8 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 5/8 Alec Holcomb at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 3 pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 5/9 Rihanna at Viejas Arena. 7:30 pm. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU. 5/9-5/15 Show Park Ranch and Coast Horse Show at Del Mar Horse Park. 8 am – 5 pm. Free admission.

WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM. 5/10 Luminary Arts presents A Civil War Story: There Is Always Hope at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 9:30 am & 11:30 am. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 5/10-6/5 La Jolla Playhouse presents Hollywood at Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla. WWW.LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE.ORG. 5/11 Wild Belle at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 5/12 Music Student Honors Recital at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College. 12:30 pm. Free admission.

WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 5/12 Beyoncé at Qualcomm Stadium. 6 pm. WWW.LIVENATION.COM. 5/12 San Diego Italian Film Festival presents Virtuosity at La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas. 7 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOITALIANFILMFESTIVAL.COM. 5/12 Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires at The Observatory North Park. 9 pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/12-5/13 MiraCosta Vocal Jazz Ensemble presents Frequency Solo Night at MiraCosta College Concert Hall. 7:30 pm.

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 5/12-5/14 Del Mar Quilt, Craft, and Sewing Festival at Del Mar Fairgrounds. WWW.QUILTCRAFTSEW.COM. 5/13 Andrew Bird at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/13-6/5 Clybourne Park at Patio Playhouse. WWW.PATIOPLAYHOUSE.COM. 5/13-6/19 Camp David at The Old Globe Theatre. WWW.OLDGLOBE.ORG. 5/14 Second Saturdays: Empowered Self-Portraits at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 10 am. Free admission.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 5/14 Criminal Minds FanVention at San Diego Convention Center.

12 pm – 5 pm. WWW.THEDEREKMORGANCHRONICLES.COM. 5/14 Palomar Symphony Orchestra and Chorale at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College. 7 pm.

WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 5/14 Poway OnStage presents Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Complete History of Comedy (abridged). 8 pm.

WWW.POWAYONSTAGE.ORG. 5/14 Kris Allen with Marie Miller at The Music Box. 8 pm.

WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 5/14-5/15 Southern California Beach Soccer Championships at Oceanside Harbor. WWW.BEACHSOCCERUSA.ORG. 5/14-5/15 The Boardroom Surfboard Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

WWW.BOARDROOMSHOW.COM. 5/15 The Grand Avenue Festival between Centre City and Ivy Streets, Escondido. 10 am – 6 pm. WWW.ESCONDIDOCHAMBER.ORG. 5/15 Applied Classical Recital at MiraCosta College Concert Hall.

3 pm. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 5/15 Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science at Balboa Theatre. 3 pm & 7 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 5/15 Palomar/Pacific Coast Concert Band at Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College. 2 pm. WWW.PALOMARPERFORMS.COM. 5/15 EcoFest at 450 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas WWW.ECOFESTENCINITAS.ORG 5/17 Tech N9ne at The Observatory North Park. 7 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/17 Modern English and The Victoriana at The Hideout, El Cajon.

8:30 pm. WWW.THEHIDEOUTSD.COM. 5/17 Joseph Arthur and Lee Harvey Osmond at The Music Box. 9 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 5/17-5/19 Padres vs. Giants at Petco Park.

WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 5/18 Whisky and cheese tasting at Edgewater Grill, Seaport Village. 6 pm. WWW.SEAPORTVILLAGE.COM. 5/18 Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium. 6:30 pm.

WWW.BIRCHAQUARIUMPROGRAMS.COM. 5/19 Top Tech Exec Awards at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 4 pm.

WWW.TOPTECHEXECS.COM. 5/19 Encinitas Classic Cars Night on Highway 101. 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm. WWW.ENCINITAS101.COM. 5/19-21 Pacific Ridge School presents Zombie Prom at Avo Playhouse. WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM. 5/19-5/22 MiraCosta College Dance Arts Ensemble presents Dance Break 2016 at MiraCosta College Theatre. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 5/20 The Cure at Sleep Train Amphitheatre. 7:30 pm.

WWW.LIVENATION.COM. 5/20 Hot Buttered Rum at Belly Up, Solana Beach. 9 pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM. 5/20 Ooklah the Moc, Josh Heinrichs, and For Peace Band at The Music Box. 9 pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM. 5/20-5/22 Padres vs. Dodgers at Petco Park. WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 5/20-5/22 Fantastic Variations: Schubert’s Unfinished and Strauss’ Don Quixote at Copley Symphony Hall. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 5/20-8/7 Jesus Christ Superstar at Welk Resort Theatre.

WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM. 5/21 Preakness Stakes at Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds.

WWW.SURFSIDERACEPLACE.COM. 5/21 American Kennel Club Dog Show at Bates Nut Farm.

WWW.AKC.ORG. 5/21 20th Annual SDCCU North Park Festival of the Arts. 10 am – 10 pm. WWW.NORTHPARKFESTIVALOFARTS.COM. 5/21 Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation at Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. 11 am -4 pm. WWW.OCEANSIDECHAMBER.COM. 5/21 The Stylistics with Lenny Williams at Pala Casino Spa and Resort. 7:30 pm. WWW.PALACASINO.COM.

5/21 Fruit Bats at The Casbah. 8:30 pm.

5/21 Deep Pit BBQ at San Dieguito Heritage Museum, Encinitas. WWW.SDHERITAGE.ORG. 5/21 Wild West Fest at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, Carlsbad. WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV/PARKSANDREC. 5/21 Brad Paisley at Sleep Train Amphitheatre WWW.LIVENATION.COM 5/21-5/22 Fiesta Del Sol Festival featuring Ozomatli, Common Sense, Pine Mountain Logs, Donovan Frankenreiter, JD McPherson, and more at Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach. 9 am – 9 pm. WWW.FIESTADELSOL.NET. 5/21-5/22 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Spring Showcase 2016 at Casa Del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. WWW.SDCYB.ORG. 5/21-5/22 MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra presents An American Tribute at MiraCosta College Concert Hall.

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU. 5/21-8/14 My Hero: Contemporary Art and Superhero Action at California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 5/22 J Boog at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/22 Idlewild at The Casbah. 8:30 pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM. 5/27 The Who at Valley View Casino Center. 7:30 pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM. 5/23 Rancho Bernardo High School Band Spring Concert at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7 pm.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 5/24 Jean-Yves Thibaudet at The Scripps Research Institute Auditorium. 7:30 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 5/26 Walk the Moon at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre.

7:30 pm. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU. 5/27 Wide release of Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass. WWW.FANDANGO.COM. 5/27 The Lumineers at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre.

7:30 pm. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU. 5/27 Moderat at The Observatory North Park. 8 pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM. 5/27-5/29 San Diego Jazz Festival. WWW.JAZZFESTIVAL2016.COM. 5/27-5/29 Appalachian Spring: An American Finale at Copley Symphony Hall. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG. 5/27-30 Hansen’s Memorial Day Sale on Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 5/27-6/12 42nd Street at Spreckles Theatre WWW.SDMT.ORG. 5/28 Palm, Cycad, Bamboo and Tropical Plant Sale at San Diego Botanic Garden. 9 am – 3 pm. WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG. 5/28 American Heritage Car Show at Grape Day Park, Escondido. WWW.ESCONDIDOHISTORY.ORG. 5/28 Totally ‘80s at House of Blues. 7 pm. WWW.HOB.COM. 5/28 Avocado Run Half Marathon and 5K in downtown Fallbrook. WWW.AVOCADOHALFAND5K.COM. 5/28-6/26 Tokyo Fish Story at The Old Globe Theatre.

WWW.OLDGLOBE.ORG. 5/28-9/4 Summer Nights at SeaWorld San Diego.

WWW.SEAWORLDPARKS.COM. 5/29 Vista Strawberry Festival in downtown Vista. 8 am – 6 pm.

Free event. WWW.VISTASTRAWBERRYFEST.COM. 5/29 Ethnic Food Fair at House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, Balboa Park. 12 pm–4 pm.www.balboapark.org.

5/29 The Ben Vereen Awards at Balboa Theatre. 6 pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 5/30 Memorial Day 5/30 Dino-Mite Family Day at San Diego Natural History Museum.

11 am – 3 pm. WWW.SDNHM.ORG. 5/31 Leon Russell at Belly Up, Solana Beach. 8 pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM. 5/31-6/5 Disney’s Newsies at San Diego Civic Theatre.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 6/1 First Wednesdays: Debora Galan and Silk at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 4 pm & 7 pm. Free admission.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 6/1 The Rides at Balboa Theatre. 7:30 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG. 6/1-6/2 Padres vs. Mariners at Petco Park. WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 6/1-6/26 Hedda Gabler at North Coast Repertory Theatre.

WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG. 6/2 3rd Annual PNL Golf Tournament benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad at The Crossings, Carlsbad. WWW.NCCFNL.COM. 6/2-8/25 Thursday Family Fun Night at San Diego Botanic Garden.

4:30 – 8 pm. Every Thursday. WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG. 6/3-6/5 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego. WWW.RUNROCKNROLL.COM. 6/3-6/5 Padres vs. Rockies at Petco Park. WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 6/3-7/4 San Diego County Fair 2016: Mad About the Fair.

WWW.SDFAIR.COM. 6/4 Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course. 5 – 8 pm. WWW.ENCINITASWINEFESTIVAL.COM. 6/4-6/5 Marine Corps Mud Run at Camp Pendleton.

WWW.MCCSCP.COM. 6/4-6/26 Golda’s Balcony at New Village Arts Theatre. WWW.NEWVILLAGEARTS.ORG. 6/5 Civic Youth Orchestra presents End of Season Showcase at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 3 pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 6/5 Lady Antebellum at San Diego County Fair Grandstand Stage.

7:30 pm. WWW.SDFAIR.COM. 6/7 California Presidential Primary Elections. Please vote!

6/6-6/8 Padres vs. Braves at Petco Park. WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 6/9 San Diego Italian Film Festival presents L’arbitro at La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas. 7 pm. WWW.SANDIEGOITALIANFILMFESTIVAL.COM. 6/10 San Diego Gas and Electric presents the 11th Annual Energy Showcase Expo at San Diego Convention Center. WWW.SDGE.COM. 6/11 Second Saturday: Superhero Illustration at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 10 am. Free admission. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG. 6/11 San Marcos Summer Music Fest at Walnut Grove Park.

WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET. 6/12 Asian Festival at San Diego County Fair. WWW.SDFAIR.COM. 6/13-6/15 Padres vs. Marlins at Petco Park. WWW.SANDIEGO.PADRES.MLB.COM. 6/14 Flag Day

MAY–JUNE

4/29-5/15 San Diego Junior Theatre presents The Music Man at Casa Del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. WWW.JUNIORTHEATRE.COM. 4/30 Hullabaloo Family Music Festival at Bernardo Winery, Rancho Bernardo. 10 am – 1 pm. WWW.HULLABALOOARTSFEST.COM. 4/30 Doors of Change presents the 2016 Diamond and Pearls Presidential Gala Dinner and Auction at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. 6 pm. WWW.DOORSOFCHANGE.ORG.

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Events Calendar (April and May) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Coupon Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section B 1-3 2016 San Diego County Fair Preview “Mad About The Fair” New at the Fair this Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Special Days and Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Concerts, Festivals, Contests, Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11, 27-28 Fair Food Favorites: Tasty Chips and Bacon-A-Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 21 Unlocking Wonderland and My Hero Superhero Art Exhibitions . . . . . . 24

Dining, Drinking, and Sunday Brunches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 11, 14-21, 34 Camps and Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 29 Music and Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25-28 Live Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Local Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11, 21, 24-25, 28, 32 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11, 24, 29 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 30, 32 Art and Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

“Mad About The Fair” is Theme for the 2016 San Diego County Fair 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 2016 Fair in this 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 will run from Friday, June 3, at 4:00 p.m. through Sunday, July 4, and will be closed on Mondays, except July 4, and the first two Tuesdays.

Last year, the Fair welcomed 1,503,508 guests. The Beer Festival welcomed 9,517 guests; the Wine Festival welcomed 1,105 guests at two sessions; and the Distillery and Spirits Festival had a first year attendance of 985 guests for their one-day event. Chicken Charlie sold over 3,000 deep-fried SlimFast Bars and 5,000 deep-fried peanut butter pickles. Juicy’s Outlaw Grill sold over 50,000 turkey legs; BaconA-Fair used more than 18,500 pounds of bacon; Pinks sold 20,800 hot dogs; Tasti Chips went through 25 tons of potatoes; Australian Battered Potatoes used more than 14,000 pounds of potatoes; and long time Fair favorite Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls poured over 500 gallons of cream cheese frosting!

The theme for the 2016 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons/Sav-on is “Mad About the Fair.”

Curiouser and curiouser at every turn is a steampunk twist on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. The exhibit is a retro-futurist vision of Alice and

her friends as she learns to understand the rules of life on her own terms, not those of others. Venture through the rabbit hole to a choice of doors that lead to Wonderland.

Whether big or small, find the ever-curious, yet always wise, Caterpillar before heading to a Steampunk Tea Party with Hatter as the host. The Hatter’s tea party is fit for a queen, but certainly not the Queen of Hearts, as she is off yelling orders, playing games and honoring us with her presence for the perfect selfie. It’s “off with your head” if you are not careful! Alice wonders “who in the world am I,” which is a great puzzle, as she starts out as a pawn, and with the help of others, gains knowledge and wisdom to eventually become the Queen. Alice will share stories from Wonderland along the way, and her friends will present you with riddles and puzzles to solve if you can.

The San Diego County Fair has been a fixture on the Del Mar Fairgrounds since 1936. In the early days of the Fair, the event was held in various places, such as Escondido, Oceanside and Balboa Park in San Diego. The Fair found a permanent home in Del Mar in January of 1936, as the Works Progress Administration awarded San Diego County a half million dollar grant to build the Fairgrounds on what was the old Del Mar Golf Course. Construction commenced, and the first County Fair in Del Mar opened on October 8, 1936.

The Fair will have more than 100 food vendors serving everything from deep-fried Oreos, and a Funnel Cake Cheese Burger, to a more healthy type of barbeque and other cuisines. Get your ticket early for the Wine Festival, Beer Festival, and the Distillery Festival. There are some quieter places to enjoy, including the outdoor Paul Ecke Flower Garden that has themed hardscapes and soft-

scape landscaping and floral creations. There are also indoor flower shows, competitions, and exhibits. Other great features of the Fair include a 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 fossils; singing, dancing, acting, and cooking competitions; local music acts on various stages; Monster Truck fun; Fire Department Demonstrations; Turkey Stampede; Piggy Races; dog tricks; comedy shows; and magic. Headlining acts take place on the Grandstand Stage, the Paddock Stage, and the Coors Light Stage.

The San Diego County Fair admission is $16 for adults; $9 for ages 6-12, and 62 and older, and is free for ages 5 and younger. For more information visit www.sdfair.com.

Summer begins at the 2016 San Diego County Fair!

Win Free Tickets!

The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun. com are once again giving away lots of free 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 2016 San Diego County Fair!

Bacon-A-Fair Proves Bacon Success Year After Year At Fair

By Hayley Ulle For the past ten years, Mike Peterson and his family have made it their mission to work with orphanages and help the homeless in gang-ridden El Salvador. But each summer, without fail, he returns to San Diego to make a different kind of impact on the fair food scene with Bacon-A-Fair at the San Diego County and Orange County Fairs.

Peterson, a San Diego native, is the owner of Bacon-AFair, a wildly popular longtime vendor at the San Diego County Fair. Although it sells some ordinary foods, it is known for its unusual fried food and bacon specialties. Last summer alone, the business used 18,500 pounds of bacon, 60 gallons of Wasabi sauce on their Wasabi bacon bombs, and served roughly 1,600 orders of deep-fried coffee.

Bacon-A-Fair is a true family affair. Originally owned by his grandfather, the business has been a fixture at the San

Diego County (Del Mar) Fair since 1989. It was once called “Sippers,” which sold animal-shaped drinks and crazy straws designed for children at several carts throughout the fairgrounds. Peterson worked for his grandfather during college before taking over the business himself. When he became the owner, he brought in a trailer that initially sold a variety of food. Bacon-A-Fair is credited as the first on the west coast to welcome deep-fried butter onto its menu, and the first to experiment with bacon in unexpected ways.

“We were fortunate to…be on the beginning edge of [the bacon craze] before it really hit, and we were able to become the ‘bacon people’ at the fair…it’s been really fun,” he said.

A successful run with chocolatecovered bacon sent his business into a “craze faze,” Peterson recalls. He decided to devote more space on the menu to the crispy strips, and has since introduced fair goers to a

number of unique creations. In past years, Bacon-A-Fair has offered bacon-wrapped sausages, bacon-wrapped smoked turkey legs, bacon-wrapped Jack Daniels churros, and Wasabi bacon bombs. Peterson said that his personal favorite is the mouthwatering Porkabello kabob, which consists of a baby Portobello mushroom stuffed with Gouda cheese, wrapped in bacon, grilled, and topped with aged Gouda.

Bacon-A-Fair is currently cooking up some new ideas that Peterson hopes to debut at the fair this summer. Potential eats might include deep-fried cookie butter, stuffed French toast bacon bombs, and Pepsi-glazed bacon burgers.

Although he is still awaiting fair approval on his latest creations, one thing is certain: Bacon-A-Fair will return this year to prove that there really isn’t any food that can’t be paired with bacon.

Special San Diego County Fair Days and Great Ways to Save $$$ “The Best Pass Ever” is available on www.sdfair.com or at Albertsons or Von’s and at the Fair Box Office. Passes are $26 for 26 days of non-stop fun.

“Kids Read and Get in Free” Children 12 and younger who read 10 or more books, verified by a teacher or librarian, get free admission any day of the Fair.

“Discount Rides and Game Tickets” are available if you pre-pay. You can save 50%.

Purchase a sheet of 25 midway ride coupons for only $15 (regularly $50).

“Kids Read and Get in Free” Mission Federal Credit Union offers free admission on June 17 and June 24 to all school teachers. Tickets available at the Fairgrounds.

“Albertson’s/Von’s $4 Fair Day Tickets” are available at Albertsons and Vons Stores and are good for 6/5, 6/6, and 6/10 only. Regular Fair admission is $15 so this is a huge savings! Note: $10 minimum store purchase required.

“Seniors Day is every Thursday” Every day of the Fair has events, contests, exhibits and entertainment designed to appeal to older Fairgoers. But on Thursdays, there’s even more fun for this group! Other days seniors over 62 get in for $9.

“Ride Coupons” Single ride coupons are .75 cents. 28 coupon sheet is $20, or 72 coupon sheet is $50.

“Kids’ Day is every Tuesday” On June 1 and June 28 all kids, 12 and younger, get free admission and will have

special kids activities.

“Taste of the Fair is every Tuesday” On June 21 and June 28 the Fair is featuring $2. “tastes” of all the great Fair food. Do you remember past year’s coronary treats of Deep Fried

Butter and Chocolate Covered Bacon?

“Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Days are Wednesdays and Thursdays” Buy a wristband and enjoy unlimited rides all day and night. There are also special online-only “bonus days.”

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

“Free Parking” Park free everyday at Horsepark, on the corner of Via de la Valle and El Camino Real, or at MiraCosta College parking lot on weekends, and take a shuttle from there.

“Other Discounts” are also available.

Please check www.sdfair.com. Rates, special discounts and offers, and prices are subject to change.

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Distilled – San Diego Spirit and Cocktail Festival June 27, Saturday, 1 – 5pm Bottoms up! San Diego is becoming a center of personally crafted distilled spirits.

To celebrate this, and honor the best, the San Diego County Fair presents: DistilledSan Diego Spirit and Cocktail Festival. This is a spirits and cocktail drinkers dream event. So many of us are aware of the brewery and winery boom in San Diego County, but the latest excitement is all about the world of spirits including gin, rum, vodka, tequila, whisky and all

the rest. Let’s raise our glasses to honor the best distillers and mixologists throughout San Diego and beyond.

Learn who is serving it up neat, and who is shaking it up in the cocktail competition. Mix business & pleasure by finding out about the distilling process during educational presentations. Enjoy music with your cocktail with Jesse LaMonaca and The Dime Novels and Branches as these bands bring Indie folk rock and bluesy heart-and-soul to your ear holes.

The festival features award-winning spirit and cocktail

San Diego International Beer Festival June 17-19 Five Sessions. Hundreds of Beers. One Glass. Happy Guest!

Now in its tenth year, the San Diego International Beer Festival has become one of the top beer festivals and competitions in the U.S.A. Last year, nearly 10,000 beer lovers joined in on one of their five tasting sessions, sipping their way through their choice of 400+ varieties of ale, cider, porter, stout, mead and more.

Each year, the SDIBF represents an international collection of more than 400 beers from more than 10 countries, in the format of a public tasting event and private competition.

SDIBF brings together the brewers and beers to recognize the best in the industry and highlight new and upcoming breweries in 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 award-winning

exhibits and attend a concert all in the same day? This event showcases the diverse beers that make craft brewing one of the fastest-growing segments of the beer, wine and spirits industry. SDIBF was founded in 2007 and has been growing and evolving ever since, welcoming thousands of beer lovers annually.

This grand-daddy of all beer festivals is enhanced by a fierce competition between the world’s finest breweries.

In 2015, more than 200 breweries from 11 countries across the globe vied for the coveted Best of Show trophy and Champion Brewery awards.

Session tickets are $61 or $68 with Fair Tripper. Session 1 is 12 noon to 4pm, Session 2 is 5pm to 9pm, Session 3 is 11am to 3pm, Session 4 is 4pm to 8pm, and Session 5 is from 12 noon to 4pm. Designated drivers get free admission to the Festival with Fair entrance. Visit www. sandiegobeerfestival.com/tickets.

5th Annual “Toast of The Coast” Wine Festival and Competition June 11, Saturday The 5th Annual San Diego County Fair “Toast of The Coast” Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, June 11, in the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower and Garden Show. Guests will receive unlimited tastes of over 100 wines.

Two sessions will take place. Session one is from 12 noon to 3pm and Session two is from 4pm to 7pm. The festival features the top performing award-winning wines that have already been judged and selected. Taste more than 100 of the best wines from more than 80 wineries from throughout the U.S.A. This year the Festival Competition has awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals along with a “Toast of the Coast”

award, which is reserved for the finest wine as agreed on unanimously by an assigned judging panel. Wines entered must be available for retail sale through wineries bonded in individual states throughout the U.S.A. Wineries with top performing wines were invited to participate in the San Diego County Fair Wine Festival, a ticketed tasting event.

Festival tickets are $61 per person or $68 with Fair Tripper and are available for purchase online. Tickets include Fair and festival admission and unlimited tastes of California’s best wines, and a souvenir glass. For more information visit www.sdfair.com.

Contests: Singers, Dancers, Actors, Artists, Winemakers, Chefs, Craftsmen, Adults and Kids Compete for Prizes at County Fair The San Diego County Fair presented by Albertsons/ Sav-On is once again bringing in new talent to compete through song, dance, and acting. This year’s hot new talent will compete for cash prizes while spreading the word about their showcased performance skills. The Fair’s yearly performance contests are back!

Singer/Songwriter – Entry deadline is April 22 June 19 – Finals, Time TBA Time for you to get discovered! The Singer/Songwriter competition honors the best performance of original music by a solo artist. 1st place is $3,000, 2nd place is $2,000, and 3rd place is $1,000.

The Battle of the Bands – Entry deadline is April 22 June 26 – Finals, Time TBA The Battle of the Bands contest is in search of the best musical group in the United States, and will demonstrate a fierce competition between top bands as they hit the stage to show off their talent. The winning bands will get a chance to compete for the grand prize at the live final round on the Coors Light Rock On Stage. The grand prize is $5,000! Second place gets $2,000, and third place gets $1,000.

In The Spotlight – Entry deadline is April 22 June 21 (Youth) and June 22 (Teen) Finals Does everyone tell you are a great singer? Test your vocals in the “In The Spotlight” competition for youths and teens! Winners will win cash, trophys, and of course a lot of recognition for their talent!

Registration is until April 22, so don’t wait and enter now! Competitions will tale place on the Showcase Stage.

First place of each division walks away with $500, second place gets $300, and third place gets $250!

Southern California’s Best Dance Crew Contest – Deadline is May 13 June 12, Finals, Time TBA The Fair is taking San Diego’s best Hip-Hop dancers to center stage for “Southern California’s Best Dance Crew”! This battle shows off some of the most skilled hip-hop dance crews the West Coast has ever seen.

Amateur and professional groups of five members or more may compete.

Most of the dancing must be performed in Hip-Hop style. Cash prizes will be awarded in two divisions: Youth/ Teen and Adult.

The grand prize for each division winner will be awarded $1,000, second place $700, and third place $300.

There are many other categories of contests and oneday contests and competitions. Some past and current competitions include: Chocolate Creations, Fancy Popcorn, Oratorical Competition, Food Competitions, Photography Competition, Robotics Competition, Fine Art Competition and Plein Air Contest, Livestock and Breed Competitions, Floral Competitions, Landscape Competitions, Collections Competitions, Quilting Competitions, Woodworking Competitions, Produce Competitions, Pie Eating Contest, and Three O’Clock Daily Fun Contests.

Many contests, games and competitions are single day events that do not require advance registration. For a complete up-to-date list of contests and competitions, events and games, visit www.sdfair.com Please note, date, venue, and times are subject to change.

sampling, bartender competitions, culinary creations, and more. The Distilled Festival takes place on Saturday, June 25, 1pm – 5pm in the Paddock, Red Star Café, Paddock Tavern, and 17 Hands Restaurant and Cantina.

Tickets include Fair Admission, and a 10-tab wristband for 1/4-oz pours on distilled spirits and 1-oz. pours on mixed cocktails. Tickets are $38 or $45 with Fair Tripper. For more information visit www.sdfair.com.

Featured at the Fair Rides and Games The Fun Zone has more than 40 exciting rides for brave kids, teens and adults, plus many games where you can test your skills.

Long time favorite kids rides include the Happy Day Pony Ride and Sky Ride. Kids Zone, in Family Funville, has smaller versions of the “big” rides that are perfect for younger children. For the adventurous and brave ones try the Thrill Attractions including the Bungee Jump and Sling Shot!

Wild West Turkey Stampede Watch these crazy birds as they chase a radio-controlled truck filled with their feed, racing toward the finish line. You will laugh, but you also will learn a lot about turkeys! Find out more on the Turkey Stampede website at www.turkeystampede.com. Four half-hour shows daily at 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 5:30PM and 8:30PM. at Family Funville.

Swifty Swine You’ll get hooked on this delightful show, as cute little pigs race around the track in search of an Oreo cookie reward.

Pick a favorite and cheer it to victory! A great Fair tradition; be sure to arrive early if you want a good seat. Learn more at www.swiftyswine.com.

Daily near the Del Mar Arena: Weekdays: 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 2:30PM, 4:30PM, 6:30PM and 8:00PM Weekends: 11:00AM, 12:30PM, 2:30PM, 4:30PM, 6:30PM and 8:00PM Mark Yuzuik, Master Hypnotist A popular audience-participation hypnotism show, entertaining crowds at the Fair for two decades. Mark Yuzuik was trained at the prestigious Hypnotism Training Institute in Glendale, California and achieved the coveted title of Master Hypnotist, awarded by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. Learn more at http://www.greatfun. com. Yuzuik performs daily on the San Diego Showcase Stage at 5:00PM and 7:00PM (except on Thursdays, when these shows will be on the Albertsons | Vons Funville Stage).

Asian Festival The Asian Festival is a new event and will be held in the Fair Arena. Experience Asian food, culture, music , dance and various activities. Date TBA. Paul Ecke Flower Show The Paul Ecke Jr. Flower Show features the region’s largest exhibition of award-winning floral specimens. Spaces are transformed into professional interiors, and floral vignettes and floral inspirations will be displayed throughout the exhibit. Competitions take place every three days for amateur and professional floral designs, showcasing more than 5,000 beautiful, fresh-cut blooms.

Electronic Fridays On Friday nights, June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, San Diego’s top EDM DJs throw down their best sets to keep you dancing through the night. Shows are included with Fair admission.

Friday Night Funnies On Fridays, enjoy great comedy and great comedians (for those 21 and older) in the Turf Club. Jason Love hosts each week.

Bluegrass Festival A day of toe-tapping bluegrass performances and competitions, on the Ford Dealers Paddock Stage. Date TBA. Gospel Festival Saturday, June 25, the Gospel Festival features a full day of great gospel music on various stages, culminating in a headliner performance on the Heineken Grandstand Stage.

Del Mar Arena Shows Daily, the Del Mar Arena features festivals, animals, and motor sports entertainment, such as horse and other animal shows, Monster Trucks, and much more Car Shows Some of the coolest cars ever made — woodies, muscle cars and hot rods — will be displayed every day on the racetrack between the Concourse and Family Funville. These shows, from the Fair’s opening hour to 3:00PM, feature specialty cars of some of the region’s most active car clubs.

Large and Small Animals Large animals are located in the Livestock Barn and Barn W. This is the area to see cattle, goats, pigs, and more competing for the blue ribbon. Adults and youth bring their animals to be judged and displayed during the Fair. Small animals are located in the Agrifair building, where rabbits, pigeons, poultry, and more compete for the blue ribbon!

Adults and youth bring their animals to be judged and displayed during the Fair. Different animals are on display each week of the Fair.

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San Diego Civic Theatre

Newsies May 31 – June 5 This smash-hit, crowd-pleasing musical from Disney is the rousing tale of a charismatic newsboy, who dreams of a better life, far from the hardship of the streets. When publishing titans raise distribution prices at the newsboy’s expense, he rallies others from across the city to strike.

Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a highenergy explosion of song and dance that fans of theatre won’t want to miss.

San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego. For more information, call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.org.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Way Downriver April 13 – May 8 A flood of Biblical proportions on the mighty Mississippi provides the dramatic backdrop for this gripping adventure. Adapted from the William Faulkner short story, “Old Man,” this west coast premiere reveals an unlikely pair of souls who are bound together by the forces of nature as they struggle to overcome their fears and prejudices.

Variety Nights: Monday Night Jazz April 18 Brazilian composers inspire an evening of romantic melodies performed by Thalma de Freitas, Kamau Kenyatta, Peter Jacobson, and David Castañeda.

Variety Nights: Tuesday Night Comics April 19 Tuesday Night Comics is arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego. Host Mark Christopher Lawrence shares the stage with his extensive list of talented comedian friends, includ-

ing Heather Marie Zagone, Jerry Garcia, Paul Ogata, and musical guest Shawn Rohlf, in a night of side-splitting laughter.

Variety Nights: The Book of Moron May 3 Riding shotgun with intelligence and absurdity, Robert Dubac depicts several characters as they collide with the barriers of sex, race, religion, politics and the media. This mash-up of theatre and stand-up takes its audience on a joy ride through intersections of cultural hypocrisy.

Hedda Gabler June 1 – 26 This show weaves a mesmerizing tale of a woman trapped in a loveless marriage and driven by a need for power and freedom. It is a spellbinding drama of revenge, manipulation, sexual repression, deceit and despair, climaxing in an ending that never fails to shock and surprise.

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

The Ben Vereen Awards May 29

New Village Arts Theatre Big River April 9 – May 15 This tale of adventure and selfdiscovery begins on a raft on the Mississippi River in the 1840s, where Huckleberry Finn, who is escaping from his drunken father, meets up with a runaway slave. The story of their journey downstream is an American classic that captures the rhythms, sounds and spirit of life on the big river.

Golda’s Balcony June 4 – 26 This one-woman show tells the incredible true story of Golda Meir, Israel’s first female prime minister.

One of the most influential people of the twentieth century, Meir rose from Russian immigrant to American schoolteacher to the epicenter of international politics in a career that culminated with the 1973 Yom Kippur War. New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State Street, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 433-3245 or visit www.newvillagearts.org.

Star Theatre The Little Mermaid Jr. May 7 – 15 Journey under the sea with Ariel and her aquatic friends, in a performance adapted from Disney’s Broadway production. Star Theatre Coast Kids makes a splash with this classic tale of love between a lighthearted mermaid and a handsome prince.

Star Theatre is located at 402 N. Coast Highway 101, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 721-9983 or visit www.startheatreco.com.

The Ben Vereen Awards will take place at the Balboa Theatre. The Tony Awards-style show utilizes a competitive adjudication process to discover San Diego’s best high school musical theater talent. In collaboration with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA), these talented young performers are pre-

sented with a unique scholarship opportunity to advance their educations and careers in the genre of musical theater.

Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego. For more information, call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.org.

Mira Costa College Physical Frequencies April 2 Student choreographers from the MiraCosta Dance program unveil a night of powerful dance as they paint the stage with thoughtprovoking, entertaining, and energetic performances.

The Grapes of Wrath April 28 – May 8 This wonderfully theatrical production tells the story of a nation through the eyes of the Joad family, driven from the dust bowl of Oklahoma toward the promised land of California, in search of a new life. Part naturalistic epic, part road trip and part inspirational gospel, this performance is a soaring affirma-

tion of the goodness, strength and perseverance of the human spirit.

Dance Break 2016 May 19 — 22 The MiraCosta Dance Arts Ensemble leaps into action to celebrate the diversity of their rich dance heritage. This exciting performance of modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, ballroom and world dance genres features both traditional and contemporary dance styles with innovative new works

by MiraCosta’s dance faculty.

MiraCosta College Theatre is located at 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/buytix.

Moonlight Amphitheatre The Jason Bishop Show April 16 International award-winning illusionist Jason Bishop mystifies with stunning and original state-of-the-art magic, impressive sleight of hand, and oneof-a-kind illusions. Delivered with modern energy and an outstanding rock soundtrack, this show features exclusive grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto a huge movie screen.

Jo Dee Messina April 22 The multi-platinum, award-winning country singer and songwriter hits the stage with a blend of classic music, familiar hits, and songs from her most recent album Me. With her descriptive

storytelling, warm audience interaction, and beautiful voice, no country music fan will want to miss this unforgettable evening.

The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel: Target Earth May 7 This one-of-a-kind, allages show tells a period adventure story about a reporter, her assistant and a mysterious librarian as they face an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon. Three actors, a Foley artist, and a pianist perform voices, sound effects and music, while more than 1,000 blow-your-mind comic book images are blasted onto a large screen.

Moonlight Amphitheatre is located in Brengle Terrace Park at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. For more information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Dancing with our Stars April 2 The official California Center for the Arts, Escondido Fundraising Gala features local community and business leaders in a production that emulates the format of the popular reality show “Dancing with the Stars.” The leaders have been paired with local dance studio teachers who will help them to prepare routines for a fun-filled evening of fundraising and entertainment.

My Story and smART Festival April 9 My Story is a unique program that combines the arts with academic learning in order to provide enrichment opportunities to fourth and fifth grade students. Fourth graders practice various drama and theater techniques to act out historical events, while fifth graders use digital photography to create narratives and sharpen language arts skills. The My

Story event partners with EUSD, Escondido Alliance for the Arts, and Escondido Arts Partnership for the culminating smART festival, which features exhibitions by local artists and performances by community theatre and musical groups.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet April 14 With a pioneering spirit that rises from its dual home cities of the Rocky Mountains and Santa Fe, this spectacular ensemble epitomizes the contemporary-classical genre by effectively dissolving the divide between ballet and modern dance. Characterized by a high-octane style and deep commitment to curating new ballets, the company combines rugged athleticism with liquid grace in a lively performance that will leave audiences breathless.

Razzle Bam Boom: H2O, Where Did You Go? April 26 Musical-comedy duo Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas expertly use humor, song, and theater in pro-

grams designed to make learning fun.

This curriculum-based assembly teaches K-6 students about the science of water in an extremely entertaining way.

A Civil War Story: There is Always Hope May 10 In partnership with CCAE’s Education Department and Luminary Arts, this production follows the lives of two teenagers during the chaos of the Civil War. Runaway slave Mary has been displaced by the war and forced to flee to freedom on the Underground Railroad, while young Union soldier Matthew must rely on the Confederacy to protect him after he is wounded. The story introduces students to the Civil War through the eyes of their peers.

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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Mark your calendar for a very special treat! This year, during the Taste of Leucadia, on Thursday, April 7, from 5:30 to 8:30, Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana on Hwy 101 in Leucadia, will be opening their doors and extending a FREE invitation for Taste of Leucadia ticket holders to experience Vigilucci’s “Taste of the Market” and will expose guests to Vigilucci’s catering and event celebration offerings such as wedding rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties, and spring celebrations. In Italian, it’s called Celebrazione Di Primavera. Vigilucci’s Taste of Leucadia will most likely serve their local favorite Homemade Ravioli or their Tortelli. Simultaneously, during their “Taste of the Market” open-house, representatives from Vigilucci’s Market and Catering will offer samples such as their famous Zucchini Canapé from their catering menu. It’s goat cheese, fresh basil, and sun dried tomato, wrapped with grilled zucchini. Their gourmet market will be offering suggestions on creating and planning the perfect party menu. Wine by the glass will be $3 and included in the festivities. Taste goers will also depart with a special Vigilucci’s

offer, so be sure to stop in to their “Taste of the Market” celebration.

Vigilucci’s is the perfect place to take mom out on Mother’s Day. A name synonymous with authentic Italian food, Vigilucci’s has been a staple in North County for over 20 years. Each of Vigilucci’s four unique coastal locations will offer a special Prix Fixe menu as well as A la Carte options on Mother’s Day. Treat mom to Vigilucci’s awardwining authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pastas, prime steaks, and fresh seafood for lunch or dinner.

Their Cucina Italiana and Vigilucci’s Seafood and Steakhouse are located in Carlsbad; Vigilucci’s Ristorante Coronado is located on Coronado Island; Vigilucci’s Market and Catering is on State Street in Carlsbad Village; and Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana is on Highway 101, in Leucadia. Happy Hour is every day and includes $5-$10 food and drink specials with extended hours on the weekends. Vigilucci’s Trattoria has live music in their luxurious piano lounge. For reservations at Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana call (760) 634-2365 or visit www. vigiluccis.com for menus and locations. Buon Appetito!

Tony’s Jacal

Tony’s Jacal is a local’s favorite and “One of the most authentic north of the border (Mexican restaurants)” according to the Zagat Survey. Bring all your friends on Cinco de Mayo and treat mom on Mother’s Day to the most delicious Mexican cuisine anywhere in San Diego. They will be serving from 3:30 to 9:30pm. 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 and opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation built over the years because the cuisine is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere and service are 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.

Springtime really can’t be more colorful and delicious. Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. Their classic cantina has been recently remodeled with 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 to Friday from 5pm to 7pm. Laura Griffin has been serving happy customers for 23 years. Say “hi” to Lisa Damm who has been serving satisfied bar guests for over six years. Ask her 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 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

Mazen @106

Mazen @ 106 is easy to find because it’s located in suite #106 in front of the beautiful water fountain at the Village Faire Shopping Center in the Carlsbad Village. This interesting restaurant features Southern Europe and Middle Eastern cuisine with a SoCal twist that’s distinctive, delightful, and mouthwatering. They use the finest local ingredients, freshest vegetables to fuse and blend into their vegetarian dishes, succulent grilled meats, grilled poultry, fresh seafood, large salads, and specialty pastas.

Indoor you will find colorful Mid-Eastern décor with tables that have a nice distance between them for privacy. The outdoor patio is perfect for sunny spring days and a great place to hangout, eat, drink, and enjoy watching tourists and locals. Can you tell the difference? They are open every day and serving guests for breakfast, lunch, bottomless Champagne brunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try their cinnamon swirl French vanilla toast, omelets, breakfast bowls and burritos. They have a full coffee and espresso bar! Lunchtime, try

their very large grilled chicken almond salad or their 106 Royal Burger with Cheese. It’s an 8oz hand-formed burger with Colby jack, thick applewood bacon, carmelized onions, in-season tomato, organic leaf lettuce, with Chipotle mayo on a brioche bun.

Want something really special? Try their Lumber Jack Flat Bread Pizza. This award-winning flat bread pizza comes with Mozzarella and Colby cheese, bacon, red bell pepper, onion, mushroom, with fried eggs on top! Try their steak, pastas, chicken and seafood dishes.

They serve cold craft beer, California wine, and have entertainment and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Wednesdays offer 50% off bottles of wine. Clip their coupons from their ad and from our coupon pages to Get a Free Appetizer with any Entrée or $2 off their house glass of wine at http://northcountysun.com/ category/coupons/carlsbad-coupons/ Mazen @ 106 is located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive #106, Carlsbad 92008 Call (760) 729-6871 or visit www.mazen106.com.

Mr. Peabody’s is the place to be for Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day. This Encinitas neighborhood pub, grill, and live music venue has been attracting North County locals since 2003. Mr. Peabody’s offers healthy portions of victuals made from scratch using the finest ingredients available at very affordable prices. Their Prime Rib is especially famous, but other menu items such as their fish and chips, turkey burgers, turkey tacos, salads, and mud pies are also local favorites.

Breakfast begins at 7am and includes $1.50 mimosas, $1.50 breakfast tacos, and $2.75 build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. Their daily specials are impressive. Mondays: $6.99 1/2 lb burger; Tuesdays: $6.99 1/2 lb turkey burger; Wednesday: $6.99 8pc BLTA; Thursday: $6.99 triple grilled cheese; Friday: $8.99 fish sandwich; Saturday: $7.99 chicken sandwich; Sunday: $14.99 10oz prime rib dinner.

Happy hour is daily from 3-6pm and Wednesdays all night with $2.75 well cocktails, $1 turkey and fish tacos, .75 baby back ribs, chicken wings, and chips and salsa. Sunday happy hour offers $3 Fireballs from 6pm to 2am; Monday from 9pm to 2am they serve $3 well cocktails; Tuesdays from 9pm to 2am try their $3 Captain Morgan rums; Wednesdays is all night happy hour; and Thursdays from 9pm to 2am Peabody’s features $7 22oz Lagunitas IPA Mood Cups.

Check out their live music nightly with some of the finest local musical guests, and open mic nights and karaoke. Live shows are 21 + with no cover. Mr. Peabody’s is located at 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 753-7192 or visit www.peabodysrocks.com.

Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café

Pacifica del Mar and Breeze Café are both open every day, including Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day will introduce guests to a special prefixe menu; or order off their regular menu. There isn’t a more beautiful restaurant to celebrate the one who brought you into this world.

Pacifica Del Mar welcomes one of San Diego’s most revered and adored chefs, Pascal Vignau, to their kitchen. Chef Pascal serves award-winning cuisine along with fine wine pairings and cocktails, in harmony with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. This is one of the finest restaurants in Del Mar and one of the nicest places to be any day of the week year-round. The Ocean Bar and restaurant is one of North County’s gems and a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and exquisite cuisine. They are recipients of the Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.”

For corporate and private parties and events, Pacifica Del Mar offers five distinct event venues: Private Reserve is a state-of-the-art private dining and presentation space, great for corporate parties for

54 to 75 guests; Breeze Café is a heated, outdoor, covered patio with stunning ocean view sunsets, accommodating 72 to 85; Wine Room is an intimate room displaying hundreds of fine vintage wines and comfortably accommodating 12 guests; Pacifica’s Patio is perfect for casual parties up to 120 guests. The patio overlooks Old Del Mar with spectacular Pacific Ocean views; The Gallery is an interior portion at the end of the Ocean Bar. It has special effects lighting with a Pacific Ocean backdrop and is perfect for up to 60 guests.

Happy Hour is nightly from 4-6:30pm, all night long on Mondays and Tuesdays, and features $1 OFF all drinks and a discounted bar menu. They have over 100 Vodkas. Gift Cards are available. The Breeze Café, attached to Pacifica Del Mar, was once hailed by critics as one of San Diego’s best kept secrets and overlooks the shimmering Pacific Ocean. It is a celebrated coastal gathering spot for casual, outdoor, morning and afternoon dining.

Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café are located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com.

Wasabi Sushi Restaurant

Tucked away in a quiet strip mall in the Shadowridge neighborhood of Vista, across the street from Rancho Buena Vista High School, you’ll find Wasabi Sushi Restaurant. Recently under new ownership, this unassuming Japanese restaurant is a very good choice for tasty and fresh sushi at very reasonable prices. The quaint unassuming dining room with black tables and chairs and sushi bar is the perfect setting to enjoy freshly prepared fish of every flavor and variety. Wasabi Sushi is open everyday from 11am to 9:30pm. They serve a Daily Lunch Special for $11.95 that includes 1 House Roll, 1 Specialty Roll, Miso Soup and a fresh garden salad. It’s really an excellent lunch deal! Happy Hour is nightly from 3-7pm, and sports on TV is available at the bar.

Waitperson Ashley is knowledgeable and always very helpful with suggestions about their menu items, while Sushi Chef Alejandro stays busy making his unique and tasty creations. The menu has some very nice choices, including an assortment of appetizers, nigiri sushi, sushi

rolls, specialty rolls, tempura, Udon noodles, a variety of bowls, salads, curry, and a bento box. I recommend the Stuffed Jalapenos and Grilled Shishito Peppers for spicy appetizers. Their Vista Dreaming Roll is very good and is made with jumbo shrimp, cucumber, tuna, salmon, avocado, albacore, crab, crunchies, and drizzled with eel sauce. The Rainbow Roll is also very good. The smoked salmon and maguro nigiri sushi are delicious. The fish is very fresh, and the sushi rice, which is very important, has the right texture and tastes excellent. Many sushi experts say that the sushi rice is more important than the fish. Don’t forget to leave some room after dinner for some green tea ice cream, tempura ice cream, mud pie or lava cake.

Feel free to clip their $10 OFF COUPON, $5 OFF COUPON, or their 20% OFF ENTIRE BILL COUPONS from their ad, from our coupon pages, or download from www.NorthCountySun. com/category/coupons. Wasabi Sushi is located at1688 S. Melrose Drive, Vista 92081. Call (760) 727-8090 or visit www.sushivista.com.

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Dailly News Café

Come by and hoist a craft brewed beer! The Daily News Café is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year in downtown Carlsbad Village.

This historic and iconic restaurant is a North County dining destination. 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 26 years; Tera Stroup has been brightening everyone’s day for 12 years; and James West has been Carlsbad’s favorite bus person for 16 years. The longevity of the staff and great food and drinks are testament to the popularity of Daily News Café.

Locals and customers enjoy homemade comfort breakfasts and lunches, inside or out on the patio, while people watching, and taking in the sunshine and fresh ocean air. 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 extensive and very popular menu includes a wide assortment of omelets ranging in price from $8.95 to $10.95.

All omelets are three eggs and served 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. They also serve Large Fresh Fruit Bowls, a Breakfast Parfait and Creamy Oatmeal. Locals love their Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, and wide assortment of Crepes. Try their famous Bloody Marys and Mimosas! Lunch is great and includes craft beer pairings with their 1/3 lb Belly Bomber Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and many other sandwiches and salad options. We love their Half Sandwich and Soup combo and recommend their delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich served with any of their delicious seasonal soups. We also love their Lobster, Crab, and Shrimp Salad Sandwiches. Stop in and taste for yourself, why Daily News Café is so popular with Carlsbad locals. Daily News Café is located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008. They are open daily from 6:30am to 4pm.

Call (760) 729-1023 or visit www.dailynewscafe.com.

Solterra Winery & Kitchen

Locals love Solterra! There’s nothing better than sipping awardwinning wine and eating the finest cuisine prepared by San Diego’s cherished Executive Chef, Chris Powell, on Mother’s Day, or any day of the week, at San Diego’s only working winery, tasting room, tap house, and kitchen. Bring mom and the family to Solterra on Mother’s Day for lunch from 12-5pm or for dinner from 5-10pm. Reservations are recommended.

Solterra was the biggest winner at the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the most prestigious and largest competition of American wines in the world. They won Best of Class for their Costa Azul 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon; Double Gold for their Christopher Cameron Vinyards 2012 Malbec; Gold for their Solterra Winery Mestizo “GSM;” Silver for their 2013 Pinot Noir; and Silver for their 2009 Petit Sirah.

If the weather permits, enjoy their backyard vineyard patio, draped in grape vines with 18 tables. It’s quiet and private and absolutely exquisite. Just hang out and sip wine with family, friends, or your significant other. It’s also a great place to reserve for corporate or private parties.

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 beers, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Solterra Winery and Kitchen is,

beyond the shadow of a doubt, a destination winery on the map of Encinitas and San Diego County.

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 Tasting Room is open daily Mon-Thurs 3-5pm and Fri-Sun 12-5pm. Lunch is Sat-Sun 12-5. Dinner is 7 days a week 5-10pm. The building features stunning architecture with high ceilings and large open windows, on Hwy 101. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, a crusher and press. Adjacent to the winery is a full kitchen, bar and dining room. Hang out at their long concrete outdoor fire pit bar located just inches from the sidewalk and passers-by. Wine Tasting is until 5pm; Get 4 glass flights of wine by the glass for $10, or 6 glass flights and 2 glass tastings of their Library Reserve wine by the glass.

Solterra is located at 934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024. Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com for musical guests and special events. Clip their Wine Tasting Coupon from our Coupon Pages or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com. BUY ONE WINE TASTING & GET ONE FREE. Good anytime including Happy Hour! Must present coupon.

Casa de Bandini

Two great reasons for a Casa de Bandini fiesta in May: Cinco de Mayo and a festive Mother’s Day buffet! Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini is a top North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican fare. The award-winning restaurant is decorated with handcrafted furnishings, fine Mexican folk art and colorful hand painted murals. Guests feel the warmth and romance of Mexico as soon as they enter and are charmed nightly by strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads, making it a great place for entertaining friends and loved ones. Guests will enjoy frosty birdbath margaritas and authentic Mexican cuisine among beautifully decorated dining rooms and Casa de Bandini’s spectacular outdoor patio.

The freshest ingredients are used for their 14 salsas and sauces that are made daily along with fresh, hot, handmade corn and flour tortillas prepared throughout the day. Chef Ignacio has prepared a

number of authentic specialties including Enchiladas del Mar, Carne Asada Tampiqueña and the San Germán – an award-winning recipe of seasoned shrimp sautéed with butter, brandy and pineapple, combined with a creamy wine sauce over a bed of arroz amarillo, served in a pineapple half. Popular dishes also include the flavorful Carnitas a la Michoacán, succulent morsels of pork served with hot tortillas, guacamole, salsa and beans. In addition, Casa de Bandini offers gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections.

Casa de Bandini offers banquet and catering. Diane Powers’ other fine Mexican restaurants include Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands, Casa Guadalajara in Old Town and Casa de Pico in La Mesa. Casa de Bandini is open seven days a week and is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, 92009 in The Forum Carlsbad. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini.com.

Pelly’s Fish Market and Grill

On a sunny afternoon, relax and sit under an umbrella this spring at Pelly’s Fish Market and Restaurant. Pelly’s is the perfect place for a fresh, char-grilled fish lunch or dinner, and it’s great for people watching. Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, just steps from Carlsbad Beach, between Starbucks and Subway, you’ll enjoy some of the tastiest char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego.

The food is simply amazing and their Fresh Fish Market is always stocked with great local catch. Stock up for your Memorial Day barbecue!

Pelly’s Fish Market and seafood restaurant offers locals and visitors the freshest fish in town and is one of the original fish markets in Coastal North County. On any given day, Pelley’s offers large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass, and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams, mussels and lobster when in season.

Pelly’s has an excellent reputation with locals for serving delicious fresh fish lunches and dinners. We recommend their char-grilled mahi-mahi and halibut sandwiches, plates or salads, and their fresh char-grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, you’ll love their homemade coleslaw (which comes with every dish), their fresh Ono salad, Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the best chowder, too! Try their famous Manhattan red or Boston white clam chowder. Pelly’s is not a fancy white tablecloth restaurant, but the quality of their seafood more than makes up for it, and their prices are very reasonable. Pelly’s very popular Seafood Platters will suit any size party or family get-together. Big sellers are their ceviche, stone crab, or bay shrimp salads.

Pelly’s Fish Market is open 7-days a week. They are located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad CA 92011. Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.

The Broken Yolk Café

Are you an early bird? The Broken Yolk has Early Bird Breakfast Specials (complete breakfasts) for only $5.99 served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. The Broken Yolk Cafe is open 365 days a year from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants in North County. With 13 locations (10 in San Diego), they provide great food, professional service, and reasonable prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this place a winner. It’s what everyone has come to expect time after time.

From $9.49 to $11.49 you can build your own 4-egg omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. They are famous for their omelets. For something truly healthy, try their fresh fruit bowls, or their Light Menu. They serve 12 breakfast or lunch items, all with calorie counts under 600.

Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers,

soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try their Club Sandwich. It’s 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. It’s a meal and a half! You can’t beat it!

For the really hungry, try their Iron Man and Iron Woman Challenge. It’s a 12-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American cheese, smothered with their own house-made chili and more cheese. It’s served on a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous pile of home fries and two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time limit to gobble it down. If you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free. Cost is $26.99 if you can’t finish it.

There are four locations in North County: La Costa at 7670 El Camino Real 92009; San Marcos at 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

Ahi Sushi and Grill

Extremely popular and well known in San Marcos and throughout San Diego, Ahi Sushi serves some of the best tasting and best-valued sushi around. The sushi is high quality, and the service is absolutely outstanding. I’ve never been in a sushi restaurant where you get your sushi order so quickly. Everyday Ahi Sushi offers 50% off cut rolls, special rolls, and sushi. 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!

Are you hungry and on a budget? Try their 16- piece cut roll combo. It 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 their 8-piece Caterpillar Roll, their famous 8-piece Albacore Special Roll; and their Special Ahi Tuna Roll, our all-time favorite! Their menu is extensive and includes dishes such as

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.

Ahi Sushi and Grill is on Twin Oaks Valley Road near California State University San Marcos and near the San Marcos Civic Center.

This very lively location is very popular with college students and faculty, local business people and residents, and everyone who loves great sushi at great prices.

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.

GET A FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL ($12 value) with any purchase of $12 or more! Must present coupon. Either clip from our Coupon Pages, or download from www.NorthCountySun. com/coupons.

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Lunch $6.95up Dinner $7.95up

50% OFF Cut Roll and Sushi

Ahi &“Bomb!”

Grill You say Sushi “Sake” we say SAKE BOMB $795 AT HAPPY HOUR

(1) FREE CRUNCHY ROLL With purchase of $12 or more. Must present coupon.

Only one coupon per table.

Not valid with any other offer.

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157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #136 San Marcos 92069 (next to LA Fitness)

(760) 761-0238

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PASTA • PIZZA • STEAKS SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES SALADS • DESSERTS Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6 pm $5 Appetizers • Daily Drink Specials Newly Remodeled Full Bar Open Daily Lunch & Dinner 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208 • Carlsbad, CA 92008 (upstairs in the Village Fair Shopping Center)

(760) 720-1132

www.gregoriosrestaurant.com

One of San Diego’s Oldest Mexican Restaurants Since 1937

Gift Certificates Available

Happy Hour 7-Days 3-7pm Full Bar • Lunch 11am - 3pm Open Fri. 11am - 9pm, Sat-Sun. 10am-9pm 340 W. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 747-8282 • www.LaTapatiaEscondido.com

Famous Homemade Pork Tamales

FULL BAR HAPPY HOUR Mon.-Fri. 3pm - 7pm

Gift Certificates Available

50% OFF ENTREE

With purchase of equal or greater value entree plus two drinks.

Not valid for Filet Mignon, To-Go orders, on holidays, during Happy Hour Specials, any other discounts or coupons or specials. One coupon per (2) people. Must present coupon. Expires 5/31/16. NCS

Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill & Cantina • Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm 503 West Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 (Center City Parkway and Grand Ave.) jalapenogrillandcantina.com (760) 233-1104

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Vista Village Pub

Vista Village Pub is a very friendly local’s hangout and a lively pub and sports bar located in the heart of downtown Vista on Main Street. It’s a social gathering place for great atmosphere, excellent cuisine, Irish fare, cold beer on tap, hard drinks, live music, karaoke, and for special occasions like Cinco de Mayo, and a great place to take mom on Mother’s Day. Happy Hour is Monday – Friday from 3pm to 6pm. They have really great Bloody Marys, a full bar with an impressive assortment of Irish whiskey and beer.

The food is very good and so is the service. They are open 7 days a week from 8am to 2am. For breakfast try the chicken fried steak and eggs with one of their specialty Bloody Marys. For lunch and dinner, they serve awesome fish and chips, grilled chicken sandwich,

grilled salmon sandwich, French dip, pastrami sandwich, tuna melt on sourdough, fine burgers such as their Blue Burger that comes with avocado, chili, veggie quesadilla, Irish nachos, and garlic fries. If you are looking for an excellent Irish stew, this is the place. All prices are very reasonable and it’s a great place to hangout on their outdoor patio, with shade during the daytime and fire heaters at night, to enjoy the lovely downtown setting of Vista Village.

Thursday and Saturday nights the Vista Village Pub has very fun Karaoke and on Wednesday nights they have a nice crowd for Trivia.

This is the place to be if you want great service and stiff drinks all night the Irish way! Vista Village Pub is located at 224 Main Street, Vista 92084. Call (760) 643-1619 or visit www.vistavillagepub.com.

Crust Pizzeria

Crust is a really nice, friendly neighborhood pizza and Italian restaurant located across the street from Stagecoach Park in La Costa. Crust is the place to eat great handcrafted artisan New York-style pizza, drink local craft beers, sip fine wine, and hang out with friends and neighbors.

Charlie Meola, Italian American and serious Pizza Pie Chef, has put together what many locals say is some of the tastiest pie around. Drive by any night of the week and you’ll see plenty of cars parked in front of this wonderful neighborhood pizzeria. Once you venture in to see what it’s all about, you’ll soon understand why. Chef Meola’s passion for making the best hand tossed pizza with the freshest ingredients is evident as he brings his unique touch, Italian heritage and flavor to all his finely crafted masterpieces. Crust is a classy but unpretentious neighborhood pie shop with a lot of character. It has become a neighborhood meeting, eating, and drinking place. Enjoy their outdoor patio on a warm spring day or evening. It’s a great place to take mom on Mother’s Day! At Crust Pizzeria you’ll experience handcrafted, thin-crust gourmet

pizza with a modern flair and now you can Create Your Own Artisan Pizza for only $10 for a 10” pie, or $14 for a 14” pie. Select from a plentiful list of toppings of various meats, veggies, cheeses, greens, and garnish. And, Crust isn’t just about great made-from-scratch pizza. They also serve nightly lunch and dinner specials and pasta dishes such as Spaghetti and Meatballs, Penne Pasta, Mediterranean, and Capellini Alla Checca. Their many salads and desserts are all really great. For a tasty treat, try their Chocolate Lava Cake–great for any occasion. They have sports on TV, fine crafted beers and select bottles of wine. Daily Lunch Specials are from $9, Happy Hour is nightly from 3-6pm. Half-off bottles of wine are very popular on Wine Wednesdays. See their ad in this publication.

Crust Pizzeria is open Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Mondays. They’re located at 3263 Camino de Los Coches, Carlsbad 92009 (in the Sprout’s Shopping Center). Call (760) 944-1111 or visit www.crustpizzeria.com.

Seafire Restaurant + Bar

How does a lobster tail with filet mignon for $19 sound?

Seafire is offering a spectacular lobster tail and filet mignon dinner for two with vegetables and mashed potatoes. The regular price is $38. See their ad for details. Make your reservations now for a very special Mother’s Day lunch or dinner with the one you love the most.

Utilizing traditional and progressive cooking techniques that harmoniously encapsulate a unique and delicious experience for all guests, Seafire is everything you are looking for in a restaurant and more. A husband and wife team work together in the kitchen preparing memorable delights, such as their signature Napoleon-style brick oven, wood-fired pizzas. The Italian made, custom designed, domed brick oven creates authentic pizza with perfectly browned thin crust.

Absolutely delicious pizza!

Like a perfectly harmonious violinist and cellist, the two of them create dining delights using the freshest vegetables and ingredients to accent such masterpieces as their Lamb Chops, Steamed Mussels, Shrimp Scampi, Seared Scallops, or Crispy Skin Salmon that is served with garlic whipped potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Their Mediterranean-style cuisine includes a wide variety of seafood, pasta

and salads. The menu is extensive and includes Kabobs and Rack of Lamb. Their salads and soups are delicious. Try the Ahi Sliders, Roasted Beet Salad, the Greek Salad, or their Fish Chowder. You will be really impressed.

Located near the beach in South Carlsbad near the corner of Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte, this family owned and operated restaurant is definitely worth a try. The indoor décor is filled with natural light and the outdoor patio is welcoming with a large open window attached bar. It’s the perfect place for sipping wine, a local craft beer, or cocktail while enjoying great live music Tuesday to Saturday evenings.

They are open every day and Happy Hour is daily from 3:306:30pm and 10pm until close; and the kitchen stays open until they close. Enjoy 14 craft beers on tap and a great wine selection. Clip or download their coupon offer on their ad or our Coupon Pages or download from www.NorthCountySun.com/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.

Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the family at Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot by enjoying a Special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet with Live Music on the patio from 10-3pm. Ignite is a great place to bring mom, family, friends, impress a client, or a date. There isn’t a bad seat in the house whether you're inside or outside on their beautifully designed and decorated Spanish-style patio garden with outside bar and fireplace. Located in La Costa, overlooking the stunning Omni La Costa Resort golf course, Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot is one of North County’s favorite local hangouts. It offers an extensive wine collection to accompany their delectable appetizers, entrées, and popular wood-fired, handcrafted Neopolitan-style pizza. Other offerings include sizzling juicy burgers and tender choice steaks. Visit their Oyster Bar, featuring Oyster Hour with $1 oysters and $4 oyster shooters, Sun-Thurs from 6-7pm.

Uncork, drink and enjoy from a large selection of domestic or imported wines with a discount if you take a bottle to go. Sip one of their handcrafted cocktails during Happy Hour everyday from 3-6pm with drink specials ranging from $4 to $6 and food specials under 10 bucks. Sunday Brunch is from 10am-3pm with Bottomless Mimosas!

If it’s the San Diego Padres you are looking for, check out local sports on any of their 9 HD TV’s Book your corporate events and parties. Saturdays Kids Eat Free from 4pm to close with purchase of an adult entrée! (dine-in only, 1 free kids meal with purchase of one adult meal.) Clip their $20 OFF ANY PURCHASE of $60 COUPON from our Coupon Pages or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com/category/ coupons. Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

Cucina Amore

Amore means LOVE, so why not take your beloved mom to Cucina Amore on Mother’s Day! You’ll be in good hands with the handsome and young owners/partners/chefs of Cucina Amore. These guys are the real deal, and are passionate about their authentic Italian cuisine. Longtime friends, Clint Legnani and Juri Malini, born and raised in Bologna, Italy, first opened a gelato shop in Pacific Beach, which is still there and very popular. They have now opened their new Italian restaurant in San Marcos, right across the street from San Marcos High School. Their cozy Italian bistro offers fresh, homemade, authentic Italian dishes that are absolutely delicious. These guys are always smiling, and I can assure you that you will be, too. Like us, you will love Clint and Juri, and Cucina Amore! They offer $2 OFF daily lunch specials until 3:00pm. Clip their BUY ONE – GET ONE FREE ENTRÉE COUPON (Dine in only) from our coupon pages or download from www.NorthCountySun. com/category/coupons/. Also, because they are located right across from the high school, they offer $2.50 slices. Their pizza is excellent.

Cucina Amore has an extensive menu that features delicious antipasti, Bologna-style thin crust pizza, wonderful pasta dishes, classic lasagna, specialita della casa (house specialties), soups, fine desserts, drinks and, of course, authentic cappuccino, and other coffees. Dishes are made with the freshest and organic ingredients whenever possible. All of their prices are on the lower end of the spectrum, which makes this place a real treat. We recommend their pizzas, and Spaghetti Bolognese with their homemade Ragu. Try it with meatballs! It’s absolutely delicious. Various pasta entrees include Cappellini Pomodoro, Ravioli di Ricotta, Fettuccine Afredo, Lasagna al Forno, Ziti al Forno, Gnocchi alla Bolognese, and others.

For dessert, their Tiramisu, Sicilano, Panna Cotta, and their famous Gelato are all fabulous. Cucina Amore is located at 679 Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos 92078. Call and ask them about catering your holiday party. Call (760) 304-6939. Located at the corner of San Marcos Blvd and Rancho Santa Fe Road. Visit www.cucinaamore.net.

Gregorio’s

Open everyday for lunch and dinner, and a great place to take mom for Mother’s Day, Gregorio’s Restaurant is located upstairs at the Village Fair Shopping Center in Carlsbad Village. With a beautiful balcony outdoor patio, this classy Italian restaurant serves handmade pizzas, along with authentic and savory Italian cuisine, at very reasonable prices. Gregorio’s is the perfect place to take family members and friends to enjoy a lovely atmosphere and Italian cuisine overlooking downtown Carlsbad Village. We recommend their Shrimp Fra Diavlo, a shrimp and spicy marinara tossed with linguini, or their Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce. They offer a wide selection for lunch and dinner with signature dishes such as linguini, lasagna, fettuccini Alfredo, eggplant Parmesan, steaks, Sicilian chicken, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts, including homemade cannoli.

While broadcasting Padres baseball, their full bar serves Happy Hour Monday–Friday with $5 appetizers and daily drink specials. Martini Mondays are great with $2 off martinis; Tuesdays

have Two-for Tuesday specials; Wednesday features 1/2 off all bottles of wine, all night; Thursdays you get $2 off all bottled beer; and Friday is TGIF with $2 off–you call it! Gregorio’s is open 11am-9pm weekdays, 11am-10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and Happy Hour is 3pm-6pm Monday through Friday. Gregorio’s offers a wide variety of light and healthy options, and is a great place to pop in and out for a quick lunch from 11am-3pm. They will treat you as if it’s your home away from home.

Gregorio’s owner, Greg Nelson, has done more for families and children of the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs than anyone can imagine. As a young boy, he spent his days going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. That experience had a profound effect on him and who he is today. From 2010 to 2012, he donated 100% of his restaurant profits to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. What a man! Gregorio’s is located in Carlsbad Village at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit www. gregoriosrestaurant.com.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day Traditional Sushi With A Tabu Touch

DAILY SPECIALS

• Polished Casual Dining • Happy Hour Daily 4-7p.m.

• Outdoor Patio Dining

• • • • •

Daily Happy Hour 3-7pm Late Night Bar Specials (at bar only) Sake Hour Fri.-Sat. 7pm-close 1/2 Off House Sake Lunch Specials Mon.-Fri. 11am-2:30pm starting at $6

15% OFF

Any Purchase

May not be combined with any other offer.

IT’S TABU SUSHI 344 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos

Exp. 5/31/16 NCS

(760) 591-0811

www.itstabusushi.com

344 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #147 San Marcos 92078

• Appetizers & Small Plates $2 • Parties & Groups • Gift Certificates

SUNDAY FULL SLAB - BABY BACK OR ST. LOUIS RIBS MONDAY SCAMPI WITH PASTA TUESDAY 6 OZ. SIRLOIN WITH CHOICE OF SIDES WEDNESDAY 1/2 SLAB - BABY BACK OR ST. LOUIS RIBS THURSDAY 14 0Z. RIB EYE OR 12 OZ. NY STEAK WITH CHOICE OF 2 SIDES FRIDAY BLACK BOARD SPECIALS SEE WEEKLY SPECIALS!

$18.00 $12.99 $12.99 $12.99 $21.99

Not valid on holidays and may not be combined with other specials coupons or other offer.

(760) 566-7500 1020 West San Marcos Blvd.

San Marcos, 92078

Old California Restaurant Row (formerly Tony Romas)

$5 OFF

$10 OFF

With the purchase of 2 beverages and entrée of equal or greater value. Dine in only.Must present coupon when ordering.

One coupon per table. Cannot combine with any other offer. Not valid on holidays or specials. Valid Sun-Thurs.

Exp 5/31/16 NCS.

With the purchase of 2 beverages and entrée of equal or greater value. Dine in only.Must present coupon when ordering.

One coupon per table. Cannot combine with any other offer. Not valid on holidays or specials. Valid Sun-Thurs.

Exp 5/31/16 NCS.

Any Two Any Two Lunch Entrées Dinner Entrées

20% OFF

Your Food Purchase Exclude alcohol. May not be combined with Happy Hour specials, or any other special or promotional discount. Valid Sun. thru Thurs. only. Not Valid on Holidays.

Exp 5/31/16 NCS.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking 10 Twenty Prime

La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Steakhouse at Jalapeño Grill and Cantina

It’s Tabu Sushi

Tip Top Meats

Benihana Carlsbad

10 Twenty Prime is a great place for Mother’s Day dinner or for any night of the week. Owner and Restaurateur, Glenn Charros, knows fine dining, quality steaks, ribs, and seafood, along with exemplary service. Two words for 10 Twenty Prime: absolutely delicious! Here you’ll find one of the newest steak, ribs, and seafood houses in North County. Locals are converging nightly at this very polished but casual dining establishment, not just for the great cuisine, but for the extraordinary service and prices.

10 Twenty Prime has the best Happy Hour around, from 4-7pm, offering (3) Angus Sliders for $6; (3) Filet Mignon sliders for $8; 1/3 Baby Back Ribs for $6; (3) Shrimp Tacos for $5; Coconut Shrimp for $6; Well Cocktails and All Bottle and Draft Beers for only $3. Try their Top Sirloin Steak and Baked Potato for $10!

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, an expansive white table-clothed indoor room, and

a comfortable open-air heated outdoor patio. For starters, try their smokin’ shrimp, potato skins, Buffalo wings, or spinach artichoke dip. Signature entrees include baby back ribs from the grill, grilled or blackened mahi mahi, grilled salmon, and grilled filet mignon, rib eye, top sirloin, and New York steaks. Daily Specials are: Sun = Full slab baby back or St Luis ribs $18, Mon = Scampi w pasta = $12.99, Tue = 6oz Sirloin $12.99, Wed = 1/2 Slab baby back or St. Luis ribs $12.99, Thu = 14oz Rib Eye or 12oz NY Steak $21.99, Fri = Blackboard Specials.

Give this place a try. We’re sure you’ll agree that 10 Twenty Prime is a really great value. 10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078, in Old California Restaurant Row. Call (760) 566-7500. We are very proud to offer a 20% OFF COUPON for lunch or dinner to try this outstanding restaurant. Clip the coupon from their ad on our Coupon Pages, or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com/coupons. Must present coupon.

This is a great place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and a wonderful place to be with mom on Mother’s Day! What began as a small diner operated from a home, La Tapatia is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured family Mexican restaurants. It dates back to 1937 when it was founded by Ernesto and Salome Acosta as a quaint diner located on Grand Avenue in Escondido. It is now a landmark in North County where guests enjoy some of the finest authentic Mexican cuisine. La Tapatia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

They have great lunch specials from 11am-3pm. They have a full bar with a lively Happy Hour seven days a week from 3-7pm and offer Happy Hour specials such as $1.99 tacos, $2.25 fish tacos, chicken wings, jalapeño poppers, shrimp quesadilla, shrimp ceviche, and an assortment of Happy Hour drink specials.

If you love tamales, you can enjoy La Tapatia’s famous homemade pork tamales every day. Other 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. You can also order almost anything a la carte, and they have wonderful desserts, including flan.

Enjoy a memorable meal and great drinks at La Tapatia. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com. GET 50% OFF ANY ENTRÉE when you purchase an entrée of equal or greater value. Not valid Fridays, 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.

Owner and Chef, Ray Alto, from the famed Fireside Restaurant, offers his very loyal guests some of the finest steaks, grilled over a mesquite flame, and the best Certified Angus Prime Rib anywhere. Steak dinners come with baked bread, soup or salad, garden vegetables, and your choice of lemon rice, fries, baked potato, or their famous Jalapeño cheddar mashed red skin potatoes. The Jalapeño cheddar mashed potatoes are the best anywhere on the planet. Mashed inside the creamy potatoes you’ll taste garlic and a hint of Jalapeño along with butter and cheddar and you’ll be dreaming about the taste until you go back for more.

If the Prime Rib doesn’t get you, (but it will) try their Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Rib Eye, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin or their New York Strip. Appetizers include scrumptious servings of Fried Macaroni and Jalapeño Cheese, Jalapeño Mozzarella Sticks, Jumbo

Shrimp Cocktail, Coconut Shrimp and Three Cheese Nachos. Soups and salads are perfect with any dish.

This place is a must for Mother’s Day Dinner if you’re looking for great food and drinks. Steakhouse at Jalapeno has an excellent Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 3-7pm with drink and food specials. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download from www.

NorthCountySun.com. GET 50% OFF ENTRÉE with the purchase of an equal or greater value entrée plus two drinks. Not valid for To Go orders, holidays, Happy Hour, Filet Mignon, or with any other offer. Must present coupon. Steakhouse at Jalapeño Grill & Cantina is located at 503 W. Grand, Escondido, 92025. Open Sun – Thurs 11-9pm, and Fri and Sat 11-10pm. Call (760) 233-1104. Visit www. jalapenogrillandcantina.com.

It’s Tabu Sushi specializes in fresh, spicy, tangy, made-to-order sushi and Japanese fusion with a twist. They have an assorted menu that includes specialties you may never have heard of, but certainly need to try. They refer to their fusion flavors as their Tabu Touch.

Their Garlic Teriyaki Edamame quite different and tasty. Another winner is their Ceviche Roll, a delicious mix of fresh raw fish and shrimp without rice. Their Lemon Cilantro Roll is crazy good with a very fresh and zesty cool taste. This one has crab meat inside with salmon, avocado, cucumber, slices of lemon, and sriracha sauce. The cream cheese stuffed Jalapeño poppers are great, and don’t forget to order their delicious Habibi Roll. It’s shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce and tempura crumbs. Yum! It’s Tabu has a bustling Happy Hour from 3-7pm, Sake Hour is from 7pm to close, and they offer Late Night Specials. This innovative sushi bar and grill is located in San Marcos across the street from California

State University San Marcos and is very popular during late nights.

This is their second location; their other is in Temecula. It’s Tabu Sushi 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 very nice outdoor patio.

It’s Tabu offers Lunch Specials, such as their After Burner Roll, with soup or salad and Iced Tea for $8. In the evenings at the bar, enjoy Happy Hour from 3- 6pm Mon-Fri, and Late Night Happy Hour from 7pm to close. Sake Hour is a lot of fun Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 7pm, when every hour, they offer 1/2 OFF house sake shots or $1 sake shots! Also, if you like sake, you really must try their Bunny Blueberry Sparkling Sake. CLIP THEIR 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE COUPON from our coupon pages or download it from www.

NorthCountySun.com/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.

This is the place to be on Mother’s Day or any other day of the year! Try Tip Top’s Mother’s Day Steak Dinner for two for only $22.98. It includes two Certified Angus Top Sirloin Steak dinners and a bottle of house wine. You’ll find the finest USDA Choice and Prime meat selections, and the largest variety of unique butcher cuts of meat for your Memorial Day weekend barbeque party.

Tip Top is the last of the real butcher shops in Southern California.

Proud recipients of the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor, and the Gold Medal for Best Ethnic by California Restaurant Association, John Haedrich, master butcher, owner and sole creator of Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad, has also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, and deservedly so. He has created the finest Butcher Shop, European Delicatessen and Gourmet

Market, not only in North County, but throughout San Diego and Southern California. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people that cross our paths once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements.

He is a hard working, kind, and giving man with a big heart, and people who know him, love and respect him.”

Tip Top offers the finest and largest variety of sausages from around the world. Stock up with USDA Choice and Prime Cuts of meats and natural poultry for a wonderful Memorial Day celebration with your family and friends. Tip Top has been providing the highest quality meats and poultry for North County residents since 1967. Prices are subject to change. Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

Benihana has been an American institution for over half a century, having its roots in New York City in 1964 when a young Japanese wrestler named Rocky Aoki opened his first restaurant with only four tables. Fifty-two years later the original teppanyaki-style restaurant chain has locations across the United States and throughout the world and continues to be the leader in showman-style cooking on the hibachi grill. They’re open Mon-Fri at 11am, serving lunch until 3pm. Dinner is served Sun-Thurs until 9:30 and until 10:30 on Fri-Sat. If you’re a little short on time but want a healthy and delicious lunch, try Benihana’s weekday “Express Lunch” starting at just $10. Enjoy the same great food you love like hibachi steak, chicken and shrimp, all prepared fresh to order and served to you quickly to get you back

to your busy day. Or indulge in the exquisite Lunch Boat, a variety of sushi, sashimi, soup, salad, edamame, tempura, steamed rice and choice of chicken or salmon for $11.75 or teriyaki beef for $12.75.

There is also a delicious Imperial Salad and a Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl on the Lunch menu.

Benihana has the best Happy Hour in town with specials Monday through Friday from 4-7pm including specialty cocktails, beer, wine, sake and select specialty rolls, handrolls and appetizers starting at just $3.25. Benihana is located at 755 Raintree Drive, just off I-5 at Poinsettia. Call (760) 929-8311 for reservations or for information to join The Chef’s Table to receive a $30 certificate during the month of your birthday, visit www.benihana.com.

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VinDiego Wine and Food Festival America’s finest city will once again become a wine connoisseur’s delight at the 4th annual VinDiego Wine and Food Festival. Hundreds of California’s finest vintage award-winning wines, delicious gourmet food samples, and lively music will bring together those with the most refined palates to celebrate a shared passion at this event.

Attendees will discover delicious wines, find a new favorite, and pair it with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers, like artisan breads, cheeses, and olive oils. Wine enthusiasts can sip, swirl, and savor a selec-

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Passionate winemakers and winery representatives will welcome guests, offering practical knowledge and sharing their delicious wine. Top chefs from more than 20 of San Diego’s finest restaurants will be serving delectable food and appetizers. To add to the upbeat atmosphere of the event, there will be a silent auction and a steady stream of musical entertainment.

Vindiego takes place at NTC Liberty Station, which is located at 2640 Historic Decatur Road, Point Loma. For more information, visit www.vindiego.com.

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Feeding America San Diego (FASD) announces their Pairings with a Purpose: Tapped Edition, an afternoon of culinary competition with San Diego’s finest chefs and breweries, uniting against hunger in San Diego. Each chef and brewery duo will collaborate to create a special pairing of food and one of the brewery’s beers. Guests will be able to vote on their favorite pairing while enjoying live music and contests.

The fundraiser will be hosted on Saturday, April 16, at Bobby Riggs Tennis Club & Museum in Encinitas.

Breweries include Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Bitter Brothers Brewing Co., Monkey Paw Brewing, Modern Times Beer, Mother Earth, and Second Chance Beer Company and many more. Chefs include Brian Malarkey, Olivier Bioteau from The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Shihomi Borilo from Azuki Sushi, Wade Haggeman from Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria, Trish Watlington from Red Door, and Chad White from Top Chef, and many more.

Currently, more than 400,000 local residents, including 1 in 5 children, are struggling with hunger. Feeding America San Diego is working to meet their immediate needs, while creating a long-term impact in the community through a comprehensive approach to hunger-relief.

Bobby Riggs Tennis Club & Museum is located at 875 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024.

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Tasti Chips Fair Vendor Since 1974 Voted Best Snack Food San Diego County Fair favorite and award-winning Tasti Chips serves thick slices of tasty California grown White Rose potatoes from San Jacinto. Their 1/8 inch thickly sliced chips are sliced fresh in front of you and deep fried in 100% allergen-free peanut oil, and if you wish, dusted with garlic powder and Parmesan cheese, and oh are they tasty!

While celebrating 42 years at the San Diego County Fair, owner Lori Southerland is handing over her very successful Tasti Chip business to her son Steve Vartanian, 32. Voted “Best Snack Food of the 2015 San Diego County Fair” Tasti Chips sliced through over 41,000 tons of potatoes, and a lot of ketchup, salt and vinegar, garlic, real bacon bits, Parmesan cheese, and their signature 100% cheddar cheese sauce. Cheese sauce flavors are Classic, Cheddar Bacon, and Jalapeno. The chips when eaten plain are gluten-free.

Tasti Chips also sells their signature Tasti Burgers. It’s the only burger stand at the Fair that uses 100% fresh ground Angus beef. Their burgers are made to order and cost $7-$7.25. Try their Chili Relleno Cheese Burger on a pretzel bun. And moms, their 100% natural hormone-free Kid’s Burgers come with a juice box and fresh-sliced apple for only $5.95. Their stand is located straight through the man entrance gate, and on the left at the turn towards Bing Crosby Hall.

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Forté Academy of The Arts is Fastest Growing Music School in North County Forté Academy of the Arts has helped hundreds of students begin and continue on their musical journey. They are the fastest growing school of music for private lessons in North County. They offer lessons in all popular instruments, as well as voice and art. They go above and beyond to find and hire the best and most experienced music teachers in North County to teach all levels of music.

What we find most attractive about Forté is that they don’t require semester minimums for lessons. Every student is on a month-to-month basis. Tuition is also very affordable with $34 per 30-minute lesson or $51 per 45-minute lesson. If you’re ready to start, you can start

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“My Hero: Contemporary Art The Foundry Studios Established in August 2009, the Foundry Studios at New & Superhero Action” and Village Arts is a place where raw materials are forged into original works of art. With 16 resident artists currently, “Unlocking Wonderland: each expressing his/her own unique artistic style, the Foundry has become a haven for the creative process.

The Exhibit” Their mission is to enhance the community’s experiMay 21–August 14 and Public Opening Party ($15 admission) May 20, 7:30pm – 10:30pm

With a new crop of summer blockbusters gearing up to hit the big screen, The Museum at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido takes a deeper look at some favorite time-tested heroes.

Beginning on May 21, the dual exhibitions “My Hero: Contemporary Art & Superhero Action” curated by Carrie Lederer of the Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, California, and “Unlocking Wonderland: The Exhibit,” Curated by Tracy Black, will open and run through August 14. Both exhibitions delve into the lives of characters we know and love Stephen Fishwick in thought-provoking new ways.

“My Hero: Contemporary Art & Superhero Action” allows us a glimpse into the secret lives of our most loved superheroes through a sprawling collection of artwork.

Created in a variety of media by artists from the region and around the world, these interpretations range from dark to humorous and familiar to new. Curator Carrie Lederer notes, “For decades, artists have tapped the world of the superhero, eager to explore the alluring concept of what it means to have an avatar. We’re captivated by miraculous, superhuman strength, startling bravery, the enthralling adventures, and even their weaknesses.”

“Curiouser and curiouser!”

On May 27, with Walt Disney Michelle Agin Pictures’ much anticipated film release of, Alice Through the Looking Glass, the Center hopes to share the key to this strange and fascinating world in “Unlocking Wonderland: The Exhibit.” Over 25 world renowned artists who have worked for the likes of The Walt Disney Company, DreamWorks Studios, Blizzard Entertainment, Henson Studios, 3D Systems, and Gentle Giant Studios, including the SyFy Network’s celebrity Face Off judge, Neville Page, have created works in tribute to this literary opus.

Recently celebrating the 150th “unbirthday” of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass, the Museum exhibit explores the fantasy and whimsy that has kept audiences spellbound for well over a century. The exhibition also aims to raise awareness for the Global Medical Relief Fund (GMRF) who works to aid children around the world who are missing or have lost the use of limbs or eyes; have been severely burned, injured due to war, natural disaster, or illness.

For a complete list of artists visit www.NorthCountySun. com, and for more information, please call (800) 9884253 or visit www.artcenter.org. The California Center For The Arts Escondido is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido 92025.

Classic Car Cruise Nights May 19 The Encinitas 101 Main Street Association announces the beginning of the 17th annual presentation of Classic Car Cruise Nights, including new nightly themes and live bands. The series, sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts, is held on the third Thursday of the month from May to September.

All makes and models of classic and vintage vehicles will be welcome to take spaces along Coast Highway 101, or simply cruise up and down the main street. Each month there will be different car clubs in attendance, along with live music at multiple locations on Highway 101.

Classic Car Nights takes place on South Coast Highway 101 between D and J Street, Encinitas. For more information, call (760) 943-1950 or visit www.encinitas101.com

ence with the visual arts, and to provide a shared working space where artists can develop individuality with the support of their colleagues.

Resident artists include: Chris MonetteAppleton, Phyllis Swan-

son, Ben Swanson, Walt Hambly, Margi Saccomanno, Carlos Primo, Tamara Moody, Sheryl Tempchin, Shari Roberts, Cassie Langan, Fred Deutsch, Robert MacPherson, Mike Striler, Debra Melendez, Karla Mulry, and Cathy Lombardi.

Visit Tuesday through Sunday, 12-4 pm, and watch artists work in their individual spaces. Join them for their Artists’ Market reception, held at the Foundry from 5-8 pm, the first Wednesday of each month. The Foundry Studios is located at 2787 State Street, Carlsbad 92008. For more information, visit www.newvillagearts.org.

Fiesta del Sol in Solana Beach May 21 – 22 The 37th Annual Fiesta del Sol brightens the start of summer with a legendary concert line-up and array of entertainment. In collaboration with the Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Solana Beach, Fiesta del Sol opens each morning at 9am and runs until 9pm.

This year’s musical entertainment, provided by the Belly Up, will feature Pato Banton, Ozomatli, Common Sense, Pine Mountain Logs, and additional well-known and local talent. More than 50,000 attendees will enjoy a wide range of musical styles, including rock, reggae, jazz, blues, Latin, and worldbeat. The festival also presents a wine and beer garden

and a variety of food and handcrafted art from hundreds of vendors. There will be a children’s area with rides, games, and a climbing wall. Early risers are welcome to attend the Solana Beach Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast on Sunday from 7:30am to 10:30am. The entertainment will once again expand to Cedros Design District, which will also offer live music and shopping specials throughout the weekend.

Located across from the train station on Coast Highway 101 at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach, the event is easily accessible by bike, train, or bus. Parking options have also been expanded this year, and frequently scheduled shuttle buses are offered for convenience. For more information visit www.fiestadelsol.net.

$35 Entrance Ticket to LEGOLAND on April 23rd The Carlsbad Education Foundation invites you to Celebrate Carlsbad Day™ at LEGOLAND® California, Saturday, April 23, at 1pm. Parkgoers can save $58 and purchase specially-priced $35 LEGOLAND tickets with Park hours extended to 8pm. SEA LIFE® Aquarium tickets are also available at a discounted rate of $9 each with admission to SEA LIFE Aquarium starting at 9am. This event features the unique opportunity for Carlsbad Unified School District students to perform, and for donor recognition to take place on the Fun Town Amphitheatre stage at from 2–4pm. LEGOLAND will donate a portion of the event proceeds to the Foundation to support district-wide science initiatives for students at all CUSD Schools. A parking fee will be collected at the gate. To purchase tickets please visit www.CarlsbadEd. org or call the Carlsbad Educational Foundation office at (760) 929-1555.

This spring the final bricks will be laid for the park’s latest building

project. Ninjago World is a ninja-themed area that will feature an exciting indoor ride, rock climbing, a build zone, interactive activities, and snack and dining options.

Opening in May, Ninjago World will offer brand-new amusement for the whole family.

Since opening in 1999, Legoland California Resort has expanded from one theme park into a sprawling world made of bricks. Theme park visitors experience non-stop fun and entertainment with more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions. Recent additions include the Lego Movie 4D show; Star Wars Miniland model displays; Heartlake City, designed to appeal to female guests; a buccaneerthemed area called Pirate Reef; and the Legends of Chima Water Park. 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 Drive, Carlsbad. For more information, call 760-918-5346 or visit www.legoland.com

Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden and Studio Tour May 7-8, 10am – 4pm The San Dieguito Art Guild, a non-profit guild, hosts their 2016 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour. This is a self-guided, driving tour on Saturday and Sunday during Mother’s Day weekend. Tickets are good for both days and homes may be re-visited.

Take your mom or best friends on a leisurely tour of eight North County homes where you can peek into an assortment of fascinating artists’ studios, peruse more then 30 unique exhibits of locally made art, and relax in each unique coastal garden. Artists from the San Dieguito Art Guild will be positioned in the gardens — showing and selling their paintings, ceramics, glass, gourd art, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, and much more.

Free refreshments will be served at every stop.

The tour includes an eclectic group of homes, gardens and art studios from Encinitas to South Carlsbad. Step into the “Old World” to view a home with trompe l’oeil paintings that grace ceilings and walls giving a French provincial atmosphere. View an amazing outdoor kitchen, dining and living room, with wisteria

covered arbor and lovely terraced slope. Or, walk into a living room at another home and you’d swear the walls were stone cut blocks like a European castle. Actually, it’s the homeowner’s faux textured painted walls! The inspiration might be a Japanese garden of the home owner’s daily ritual of racking her gravel garden paths in swirls, or a La Costa Valley home that shows off special plantings surrounding the house with a large back yard that fits a putting green and room for a vegetable garden and patio. Back to the farm with chickens is a colorful painted house and art studio that gives an old Encinitas home an artsy vibe.

This event is the major fundraiser of the year for the San Dieguito Art Guild. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at the Off Track Gallery, at www.

OffTrackGallery.com, or at each home both days of the tour. 10% of the net proceeds from the tour will be awarded to three promising students from MiraCosta College, Oceanside, and to the Frame Project at San Dieguito Academy High School. For more information call 760) 805-0434 or visit www.SanDieguitoArtGuild.com.

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Gator By The Bay–San Diego’s Celebrated Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival–4-Days over Mother’s Day Weekend: May 5–8, Thurs – Sun Win Free Tickets!

The 15th annual Gator By The Bay Festival brings the joie de vivre of the Louisiana bayou to San Diego on May 5-8, with 10,000 pounds of crawfish and some of the hottest blues, Cajun, and zydeco music around. The festival is expected to draw over 18,000 attendees enjoying close to 100 performances on 7 stages, dance lessons, cooking demos, kid- and family-friendly activities, fantastic food, and dancing for all at Spanish Landing Park across from San Diego International Airport.

What began in 2001 as a oneday event has grown into one of California’s premier music festivals. Along with Cajun and zydeco music, a full array of blues, Latin, rockabilly, swing, jazz, country and roots music performers will provide an eclectic mix of musical entertainment.

Zydeco and Cajun musical headliners include: Grammy nominated CJ Chenier and The Red Hot

Louisiana Band; Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys; Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble; Grammy nominated Bonsoir Catin; and Motordude Zydeco.

Blues fans will love: Roy Rogers, John Nèmeth, Curtis Salgado Blues Band, Sugaray Rayford, The 44s With Kid Ramos, and Billy Watson and International Silver String Submarine Band. Additionally, there is a full roster of local favorites, in an eclectic mix of genres, from the boogie woogie queen Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Band, to the rockabilly twang of The Palominos, to the hot Latin sounds of Manny Cepeda. There is something for almost every musical taste.

At the heart of Gator By The Bay is the good-time Cajun and zydeco music and culture from Southwest Louisiana. Accordion- and fiddle-driven Cajun music stems from the traditions of the state’s French Acadians (aka Cajuns) who have lived in the bayou country since the 1700’s. Zydeco, the rollicking, up-tempo music of the Creole people, is the wilder, looser sister to Cajun music, taking the lively airs and soulful waltzes and infusing them with African, Caribbean, and even Native American influences. This is music made for dancing, and everyone is encouraged to hit the dance floor!

A complete schedule of free dance lessons—from zydeco to zumba and swing to salsa— will be given throughout the festival. There will be music workshops, Louisiana-style cooking demos and tastings, a kid’s activity area, tantalizing food court, and a festival marketplace.

Children under 17 are free with a paid adult. Spanish Landing Park is located at 3900 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. For more information, call 619-234-8612 or visit www.gatorbythebay.com.

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San Dieguito Heritage Vista Strawberry Festival Features Five Stages Museum Deep Pit BBQ and Ten Vista Breweries May 21 The 28th Annual Deep Pit BBQ at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum has become a community tradition, as families enjoy visiting with new friends and neighbors, learning about history, listening to music, and eating great food. From 12 pm to 2:30 pm, slow-roasted barbecue meat, beans, coleslaw, and macaroni and cheese will be served. Soft drinks, beer and wine, and delicious baked goods from a bake sale table will add to the feast.

Guests will enjoy a funand-games zone for kids, old-time photo opportunities, a silent auction, and a tribute to Willie Nelson by the soft classic rock band, Two of Us Plus One. The museum will also offer tours of its collection, its stagecoach and model T, the old Del Mar fire engine, and one of Olivenhain’s original homes, the Teten House.

The San Diego Heritage Museum is located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. For more information, call (760) 632-9711 or visit www.sdheritage.org.

May 29, Sunday, 8am – 6pm The 7th Annual Vista Strawberry Festival, sponsored

by Tri-City Medical Center and produced by the Vista Chamber of Commerce, is back for 2016. Enjoy San Diego North County’s Sweetest Festival in downtown Vista on Sunday May 29.

The day begins with the Strawberry Run 10K, 5K and Kids’ Runs. All runners receive a tech t-shirt, custom finisher’s medal, goodie bag and fresh strawberries at the finish line.

Runners can sign up online in advance or at the race itself.

After the run the festival comes to life. There will be 400 street fair booth vendors with a large food court and a Vista craft-brewery beer garden with 10 Vista mircrobreweries. The beer garden experience also includes activities such as the beer stein holding contest, a frozen t-shirt contest and announcement of their strawberry home beer brewing winners.

In addition, there will be five entertainment stages with live entertainment all day long. Bands from

all genres will come to entertain the crowds. There will be two kids’ zones that will feature carnival rides, water rides, a 250 foot zipline and Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap experience.

The Strawberry Festival would not be complete without the various strawberry contests, which include Strawberry Pie Eating Contest, Strawberry Costume Contest, Little Miss Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Idol and more.

Remember to stop by the Vista Chamber’s photo booth for a selfie with the festival mascot, “Berry” the strawberry.

There is no cost to attend the festival itself. Registration fees for the Strawberry Run can be found on the website. It’s gonna be a Berry Good Time!

Downtown Vista at 127 Main Street, Vista. Call (760) 726-1122 or visit www.VistaStrawberryFest.com.

24th Annual San Marcos Grand Spring Festival and Street Faire April 10, Sunday, 9am – 5pm The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to come out to the 24th Annual San Marcos Grand Spring Festival & Street Faire.

This event historically leads the North County San Diego festival season with an April kick-off. As the first faire of spring each year for the past 24 years, it’s a great family outing and a favorite day of fun for all ages.

The Spring Festival is expected to play host to up to 20,000 guests, with over 200 vendors; carnival rides; a showcase of local talent performing on the San Marcos community stage; international food vendors; a craft beer garden; and a stage with live performances by some of San Diego’s finest local musicians, all along Via Vera Cruz in San Marcos.

This is a family friendly event, with a great children’s play area and rides. And, what’s a faire without favorites such as kettle corn, popcorn, cotton candy, taffy, funnel cakes and lemonade! There’s face painting, lots of hand made jewelry,

arts and crafts, clothing, t-shirts, art, gardening, photography, and much more!

This event is free to the public. The Grand Spring Festival and Street Faire takes place along Via Vera Cruz between Grand Ave and San Marcos Blvd in San Marcos. For more information about sponsorships or vendor booths please call the San Marcos Chamber at (760) 744-1270 or visit www.SanMarcosChamber.com.

Get Your Green On at EcoFest Encinitas May 15, 10am – 5pm Skate, bike, run, swim, or drive to this year’s EcoFest Encinitas, presented by North County Eco Alliance. The 11th Annual EcoFest will take place on Sunday, May 15, from 10am to 5pm at the ‘Coastal Roots Farm’ at 450 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas.

Admission to EcoFest is free and has something fun for everyone! Enjoy the day-long celebration of live music, organic eats, craft beer, interactive family activities and artistic initiatives honoring Mother Earth and introducing our community to the products, services and initiatives that can save money and inspire us to enjoy a higher quality of life for generations to follow. This year’s theme is “Bridging Ancient Wisdom towards a Prosperous &

Sustainable Future” featuring The Native American Indian Eagle Dance and the Music & Culture of Ancient Mexico in the Community Circle to honor the ancient wisdom of people who lived in harmony with nature.

Bridging the Community Circle to the Sustainability Plaza — where Renewable Energy solutions, eco Cars and a tiny home will be on display – will be the Ribbon wall, a project that originated at the Climate Change Summit in NYC. EcoFest will be the inaugural presentation of the Ribbon wall, an interactive exhibit, which will go on to tour various Eco festivals across San Diego throughout 2016 to raise awareness of the global impact of climate change.

Attendees can take an eBike test ride, shop for art made by local artisans and engage with more than 140 ecofriendly businesses presenting information and hands-on demonstrations throughout the day on Wellness, Energy Conservation, Water Protection, and much more. Kids will learn more about animals from Dr. Zoo Little, get their faces painted, and sing along with the Hullabaloo band.

The North County Eco Alliance is a volunteer-driven 501c3 non-profit. Visit www.ecofestencinitas.org for more information and a schedule of events.

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Pine Mountain Logs–April 9, Queen Nation and Living on a Prayer–April 15, Six String Society–April 24, Katchafire–May 23 Visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the registration form. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by email and phone. Only (1) entry is allowed per person/email. Select your top three shows. We cannot guarantee your selections. Promoters are not liable in the event of cancellation or changes. Must be 21 or older to enter. Some restrictions apply.

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Atomic Groove Happy Hour Eric Hutchinson w/ guest White Denim w/ Sam Cohen–Casbah Presents Point Break Live–On Sale 3/4 The Wild Feathers w/ The Shelters moe. @ Observatory North Park 18+ Herb Alpert & Lani Hall–An Evening With // Seated Show Atomic Groove Happy Hour Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers performs The Refreshments “FFBB” w/ guest Pine Mountain Logs Casey Donahew Band w/ guest Miami Horror w/ guest Lord Huron w/ guest–Casbah Presents–SOLD OUT! Blackberry Smoke w/ guest Queen Nation and Livin’ on a Prayer Puddles Pity Party–seated Protoje w/ guest The Damned w/ guest–Casbah Presents Bombino w/ Last Good Tooth Unknown Mortal Orchestra w/ guest–Casbah Presents Atomic Groove Happy Hour Johnny Clegg w/ guest– Live at the Belly Up KPBS TV Show Taping!

The Ann Wilson Thing w/ guest Micky & the Motorcars w/ guest Jamestown Revival w/ Aubrie Sellers Thao & The Get Down Stay Down w/ Seratones–Casbah Presents Wild Child w/ dazed and confused Josh Garrels Tortoise w/ Fell Runner–Casbah Presents Mariachi El Bronx w/ guest–On Sale Fri 2/26 Atomic Groove Happy Hour Charlie Musselwhite w/ Guitar Shorty Wayward Sons w/ Way Cool Jr. The Residents presents Shadowland w/ guest–Casbah Presents–A seated show X, Los Lobos, The Blasters, and LP3 & The Tragedy @ Observatory North Park–all ages Wed May 11 Andy McKee–A Seated Show Thurs May 12 Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires @ Observatory North Park–18+ Wed May 18 Turkuaz w/ The Nth Power Fri May 20 Atomic Groove Happy Hour Fri May 20 Hot Buttered Rum w/ Second Cousins Sat May 21 Frightened Rabbit w/ Caveman–Casbah Presents–On Sale Fri 2/26 Mon May 23 Katchafire w/ Mystic Roots Band Tues May 24 Katchafire w/ Mystic Roots Band Wed May 25 Sticky Fingers (AUS) w/ Bootleg Rascal Mon May 30 Refused w/ The Coathangers and Plague Vendor Tues May 31 Leon Russell w/ The Bad Jones Wed June 1 Local H–“As Good As Dead”–Casbah Presents–On Sale Fri 2/26 Thurs June 2 Brian Jonestown Massacre w/ guest Thurs June 9 Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues- seated show Mon June 13 Israel Vibration and Roots Radics w/ guest Sat June 18 Rogue Wave w/ guest Fri April 1 Fri April 1 Sat April 2 Sun April 3 Tues April 5 Thurs April 7 Thurs April 7 Fri April 8 Fri April 8 Sat April 9 Mon April 11 Tues April 12 Wed April 13 Thurs April 14 Fri April 15 Sun April 17 Mon April 18 Tues April 19 Wed April 20 Thurs April 21 Fri April 22 Fri April 22 Sat April 23 Tues April 26 Wed April 27 Thurs April 28 Fri April 29 Sat April 30 Tues May 3 Thurs May 5 Fri May 6 Fri May 6 Sat May 7 Sun May 8 Sun May8

House of Blues Shows House of Blues is located at 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.

For more information call (619) 299-BLUE (2583) or visit www.houseofblues.com.

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Gin Wigmore Crystal Bowersox Blaqk Audio w/ Night Riots 91X Presents Hippo Campus w/ Riothorse Royale Apocalyptica w/ 10 Years / Failure Anthem Thirdstory Saul Hernandez Gospel Brunch Eli Young Band Steel Panther Bad Company and Joe Walsh Make America Hate Again Tour: Filter w/ Orgy / Vampires Everywhere! / Death Valley High The Cure w/ The Twilight Sad

(Holidays excluded) AND 20% OFF CONCERT TICKETS. Mother’s Day: Live Music throughout the entire restaurant in the main dining area and private dining room.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BRUNCH, 10:30am–2:30pm Acoustic Pop Saturday Brunch and Live Jazz Sunday Brunch. San Diego’s finest musicians perform at North County’s premier Italian Brunch. (The JazzTones, Althea Elaine Smith, Mark Shapiro, Johnny G, Danny DiCarlo) TUSCANY ENCORE COMEDY SERIES Comedy every last Saturday of the month. North County’s premier comedy club. 2-hour shows feature nationally touring/network TV comedians from HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central.

Hosted by Lamont Ferguson.

4/30 Elayne Boosler 5/28 TBD (call or visit website)

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Thurs 5/19 House of Blues

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Sleep Train Ampitheatre Thurs 5/26 SDSU Sat 5/28 House of Blues

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Walk the Moon Totally 80’s Live Missing Persons w/ Bow Wow Wow / When In Rome II / Trans X Hellyeah w/ Escape the Fate / New Years Day / From Ashes To New Fri 6/3

House of Blues

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Thrice w/ La Dispute / Gates SOLD OUT

House of Blues

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KISS 95.7 Presents Decades Collide: ‘80s vs. ‘90s: DJ Biz Markie w/ Groove Kitty Joyride World Tour: Tinashe Elvis Costello The Noise Presents Amon Amarth w/ Entombed A.D. / Exmortus Fonseca Rebel Souljahz w/ The Vitals The Darkness w/ RavenEye The Noise Presents NOFX + Special Guests The Hepatitis Bathtub Tour Black Stone Cherry w/ Red Sun Rising / Sledd Badfish Tribute to Sublime w/ Fayuca / Ease Up Gospel Brunch Rock 105.3 KIOZ Presents Shinedown w/ Monster Truck Parachute w/ Jon McLaughlin Transparent Presents Andy Mineo Say Anything w/ MewithoutYou / Teen Suicide / Museum Mouth Ellie Goulding w/ Years and Years La Ley La Ley Tribal Theory Hit the Lights w/ Seaway / Can’t Swim

TUSCANY ENCORE CONCERT SERIES. Thurs–Sun. 4/2 & 5/29: B. I. G. (Brothers Igniting a Groove 4/7 & Every Thursday: Pro Jam hosted by the incomparable Nathan Brown (Coco Montoya), showcasing a national recording artist each week.

4/17: Cousin Neville, featuring Daryl Johnson (formerly of The Neville Brothers) 4/23: National Jazz & R’nB recording artist saxophonist Tony Exum Jr. Live Entertainment from all music genres featured nightly in the Tuscany Piano Bar/Lounge. Begins during Happy Hour and continues into late night. Tuscany House Band performs every Fri and Sat during Late Night Happy Hour at 10pm feat. Daryl Johnson,Miguel Armenta, Jeff Moore, and Danny DiCarlo.

Concert & Comedy Show Tickets $15-25 in advance, $20-30 day of. Tuscany Encore Showroom and Restaurant 6981 El Camino Real #103, Carlsbad.

Call (760) 929-8111or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com.

Sat 6/4

San Diego Opera

7:30pm 7:00pm

Madama Butterfly April 16–24 San Diego Opera presents the story of a young geisha who is deserted by her U.S. Navy Lieutenant husband in Nagasaki, Japan.

Overflowing with some of opera’s greatest music, audience members flutter into her reality, as she gives birth to a son and holds out hope for her husband’s eventual return.

Great Scott May 7–15 When an international opera star returns to her hometown to save an opera company, she stirs up greater personal challenges as well. Follow her captivating struggle as she faces current and past demons in this San Diego Opera production.

San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Ave, San Diego. For more information, visit www.sdopera.com.

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Balboa Theatre Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Through April 3 This live multi-media spectacular takes its audiences on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. The onstage members are electrifying performers in their own right, having mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome. With new songs and high definition imagery, this expanded version of the show adds even more hits from the vast anthology of Beatles classics, including songs that have never been performed for an audience before.

Elvis Costello April 7 Performing on guitar and piano, Elvis Costello sings his best-known songs and the hits of tomorrow in a way that is both intimate and vividly emotional. Family photos, mysteries, mottos, and other mischief are projected onto a giant television set. The show turns in a moment from gravity to humor, as the singer pauses to tell tales about his songs.

Lily Tomlin April 16 One of America’s foremost actresses and comediennes, Lily Tomlin, returns to the stage to provide insights and wildly, witty observations about the human condition. With multiple appearances of her timeless characters, it will be an unforgettable night of fun and laughter.

Anousha Shankar April 17 Deeply rooted in Indian classical music and thriving as a composer, Anoushka Shankar explores the fertile ground in the crossover between Indian music and a variety of genres,

Casbah including flamenco, electronica, jazz & Western classical music. This performance fuses electronica with traditional acoustics, supported by an ensemble of musicians.

California Dreamin’ April 23 – 24 Go west with the world premiere of this fun-in-the-sun show, which celebrates the essence of California culture through a musical medley of earthquake proportions.

Sprinkled with the classics of Tony Bennett and Brian Wilson, the show features 160 performers from the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus and a special appearance by the San Diego Women’s Chorus.

Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science May 15 Alton Brown has a knack for mixing science, music and food into two hours of pure entertainment. Fans can expect all-new songs, multimedia presentations, talk-show antics, and bigger, better, potentially dangerous food demonstrations in this interactive show.

Uprising: Songs of Change May 22 This empowering celebration of triumph over adversity features the San Diego Women’s Chorus and legendary songwriter Janis Ian, as they honor the influence of music in social movements around the world. The inspiring evening will benefit SDWC and the Lesbian Health Initiative at the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation.

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

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

Toyota Summer Concert Series on the Heineken Grandstand Stage The 2016 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertson’s/Vons will host first-class family entertainment featuring nationally known entertainers, singers and bands on the Heineken Grandstand stage. Many Toyota Summer Concert Series shows are free with Fair admission. Reserved seats are also available. Some shows offer a dinner package in the Grandstand’s famed Turf Club.

Tickets for paid shows, dinner packages, and reserved seats will be available at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Box Office Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Grandstand Shows start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For complete up-to-date lineup, visit www. sdfair.com. All performances, dates, and times subject to change.

Friday, June 3: Switchfoot, free with Fair admission.

Sunday, June 5: Lady Antebellum, paid show.

Wednesday, June 8: Rachel Platton, free with Fair admission.

Friday, June 10: Michael McDonald, free with Fair admission; dinner package available.

Sunday, June 12: Espinoza Paz, free with Fair admission; paid floor.

Wednesday, June 15: X Ambassadors, free with Fair admission.

Thursday, June 16: 3 Doors Down, free with Fair admission.

Friday, June 17: Matt Nathanson, Phillip Phillips, and Eric Hutchison, paid show.

Sunday, June 19: Roberto Tapia, free with Fair admission.

Wednesday, June 22: Kenny Rogers The Gambler’s Last Deal Final World Tour, with special guest Linda Davis, free with Fair admission; dinner package available.

Thursday, June 23: Spirit West Coast 2016: Newsboys, Hawk Nelson, Blanca, paid show. *Doors open at 4:00p.m.–Concert starts at 5:00p.m. *On the Plaza Stage (free with Fair admission): We Are Messengers, I Am They and Citizen Way. Friday, June 24: The Jacksons, free with Fair admission; dinner package available.

Saturday, June 25: The 12th Annual Gospel Festival featuring: Shirley Caesar, free with Fair admission. *Starts at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 28: Charlie Puth, paid show.

Thursday, June 30: Brian Wilson, free with Fair admission, dinner package available.

Sunday, July 3: Calibre 50, free with Fair admission; reserved seats and paid floor available.

Monday, July 4: Sebastian Maniscalco, plus The Navy Band Southwest featuring the largest Fireworks display in Southern California, free with Fair admission; reserved seats available.

For more information, including ticket prices, visit www. sdfair.com/grandstand. The following lineup is not a complete show schedule. Performers, dates, and times are subject to change.

The Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series Paddock Concerts begin at 8pm unless noted in lineup. Concerts are Free with Fair admission. The Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series also offers a limited number of reserved seats to most of the Paddock shows. The Series will highlight nationally-known artists performing in one of the Fair’s most intimate settings. The PADDOCK VIP CONCERT & COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE! Presented exclusively at the Red Star Café, is elevated above the Paddock. Your special “party” ticket purchase gives you VIP seating for the concert and from 6:30 – 8pm., an open bar with hors d’oeuvres and a decadent appetizer station.

The VIP Experience also includes a specialty cocktail exclusively selected and suited for each musical concert genre. For more information, including ticket prices, visit www.sdfair.com/grandstand. This is a partial list of performances. Dates and times are subject to change.

Thursday, June 9: Los Lonely Boys, free with Fair admission; reserved seats available.

Sunday, June 12: MarchFourth!, free with Fair admission.

Wednesday, June 15: John Mayall, free with Fair admission, reserved seats available.

Thursday, June 16: Felix Cavalere’s Rascals, free with Fair admission; reserved seats available.

Tuesday, June 21: Ozomatli, free with Fair admission; reserved seats available.

Wednesday, June 22: The Bacon Brothers, free with Fair admission; reserved seats available.

Saturday, June 25: Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, free with Fair admission.

Tuesday, June 28: Johnny Lang, free with Fair admission; reserved seats available.

Thursday, June 30: The Music of ABBA with Arrival from Sweden, free with Fair admission; reserved seats available.

Sunday, July 3: Steam Powered Giraffe, free with Fair admission.

4/1 Matthew Logan Vazquez (Delta Spirit), Reverend Baron, Dustin Lovelis 4/2 Dan Padilla’s Last Show 4/3 Faust Fest: Marcel Zooey and his Turkish Circush, The Keepers, Pal Jenkins 4/4 Girls, Guns, and Glory 4/6 Spencer Moody of Murder City Devils, Iska Dhaaf 4/8 Cullen Omori 4/9 Lindi Ortega 4/10 Escondido, Jake Loban 4/11 Peelander-Z, The Touchies 4/13 Spencer Moody of Murder City Devils, Iska Dhaaf 4/17 Laura Stevenson 4/18 Ex Hex 4/20 Wild Nothing, Whitney 4/21 Deafheaven, Youth Code 4/26 Black Mountain 4/27 Har Mar Superstar, White Fang, Rig 1 5/1 Scott H. Biram, Jesse Dayton 5/2 The Subway 5/3 Dungen, Boogarins 5/6 Beach Slang, Potty Mouth, Dyke Drama 5/7 Manic Hispanic 5/10 Bear Mountain, Young Empires 5/11 Wild Belle, James Supercave 5/13 Night Moves 5/18 Yuna 5/20 Damien Jurado, Ben Abraham 5/21 Fruit Bats 5/22 Idlewild, The Jaguar Club 5/24 Son Little, Doe Paoro 5/29 Big Black Delta 6/5 Adia Victoria 6/10 Islands, Honus Honus 6/11 Mutual Benefit Casbah is located at 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego.

For more information, call (619) 232-4355 or visit www. casbahmusic.com.

Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay 4/6 Tori Kelly* 4/10 Generation Axe: A Night of Guitars with Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, and Tobin Abasi 4/14 Steve Miller Band 4/17 James Bay, with guest Joseph* 5/1 Chris Stapleton, with guest Anderson East* 5/6 Violent Femmes 5/21 Jewel, with guest JD & The Straight Shot * Sold out shows. Humphrey’s Concerts outdoor theatre is located at 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. For more information, visit www.humphreysconcerts.com

The Observatory North Park 4/1 Tyler the Creator 4/2 William Singe: The Introduction Tour 4/7 moe.

4/8 Third Eye Blind 4/13 CHVRCHES 4/14 Bone Thugs N Harmony 4/15 Beach House 4/17 Foals 4/18 The Front Bottoms, Brick + Mortar, Diet Cig 4/19 Silversun Pickups 4/20 The Arcs 4/21 Parov Stelar 4/22 Deerhunter 4/24 RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons 4/29 Immortal Technique 4/30 Flatbush Zombies 5/3-4 Explosions in the Sky, Disappears 5/6 Jim Breuer 5/7 Hotline Spring Tour, Magic Man, The Griswolds, Panama Wedding 5/8 X, Los Lobos, The Blasters, LP3 & The Tragedy 5/12 Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires 5/13 Andrew Bird 5/17 Tech N9ne 5/20 J Boog 5/21 Father 5/25 Mayer Hawthorne 5/27 Moderat 6/2 Yeasayer The Observatory North Park is located at 2891 University Avenue, San Diego. For more information, call (619) 2398836 or visit www.observatorysd.com.

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San Diego State University Viejas Arena 4/23 Ellie Goulding and Years and Years 5/9 Rihanna 5/17 Hillsong United Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre 5/3 Pentatonix 5/26 Walk the Moon SDSU’s Viejas Arena is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, and the Open Air Theatre is located at 5500 Aztec Walk, San Diego. For more information, visit www.as.sdsu.edu.

Solid Gold Series The Solid Gold Series brings to the San Diego County Fair the great music and performers who first achieved fame during the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. Concerts begin at 1:00PM on Thursdays on the San Diego Showcase Stage. No reserved seating.

Thursday, June 9: Suzanne Somers Thursday, June 16: Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Thursday, June 23: B.J. Thomas Thursday, June 30: The Music of Abba This is a partial list of performers. Please check www. sdfair.com for any updates, or dates or time changes.

The Music Box 4/1 Redwoods Revue 4/2 Vaud and the Villains 4/6 Tank 4/7 Vilma Palma E Vampiros, Rabanes, Todo Mundo, Los Hollywood 4/14 Dwele 4/15 Fooz Fighters, Slaves against the Machine: A Tribute to Rage against the Machine, Geezer 4/16 Celso Pina 4/22 Mac Sabbath 4/24 Holy Holy 4/29 The Highwayman Show: Celebrating Willie Nelson’s Birthday 4/30 Caravan 2 Cabo: Mike Pinto, We Are Sirens, Broken Stems 5/4 Crystal Bowersox 5/7 The Slackers, Viernes 13 5/8 Four Tet, Ben UFO 5/10 Javier Colon 5/14 Kris Allen, Marie Miller 5/17 Joseph Arthur, Lee Harvey Osmond 5/19 O-Town 5/20 Ooklah the Moc, Josh Heinrichs, For Peace Band 5/21 Iron Butterfly, Mulholland Drive 5/24 Gondwana, Fayuca 6/4 Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute 6/17 Metalachi The Music Box is located at 1337 India Street, San Diego. For more information, call (619) 795-1337 or visit www.musicboxsd.com.

Harrah’s Casino and Resort San Diego Symphony The Killers April 2 International sensation and rock royalty The Killers will take the stage on April 2. The performance, appropriate for all ages, will feature several of the band’s popular songs.

Harrah’s Casino and Resort is located at 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. For more information, call (760) 751-3100 or visit www.ceasars.com/harrahs-socal.

The Hideout 4/1 TV Girl, Wizard Woes, Spooky Cigarette 4/8 The Seth Bogart Show 4/16 L.A. Witch, Dirty Ghosts 4/20 Blackbird Blackbird, Chad Valley, Manatee Commune 5/7 Torche, Wild Throne 5/17 Modern English, The Victoriana The Hideout is located at 3519 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego.

For more information, call (619) 501-6540 or visit www. thehideoutsd.com.

Sleep Train Amphitheatre 5/18 One Hell of a Night, Joe Walsh, Bad Company, Steve Rodgers 7/23 Phish 5/20 The Cure 5/21 Brad Paisley 8/26 Dave Matthews Band 6/15 Slipknot 8/30 Journey Call (619) 671-3500 or visit www.livenation.com.

Valley View Casino Center 4/9 San Diego Soul Music Festival 4/30 Life in Color 5/27 The Who 6/18 James Taylor Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. For more information, visit www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.

Ki’s Restaurant Music 4/1 Robin Henkel, Billy Watson, Whitney Shay 4/8 Peter Sprague 4/15 Benedetti Trio 4/22 Peter Pupping Ki’s Restaurant is located at 2591 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff. For more information, call (760) 436-5236 or visit www.kisrestaurant.com.

Midori Plays Tchaikovsky April 1 – 3 Mido ri April 4 The Bible Tour 2016 April 7 Jason Alexander April 8 – 9 Downtown, presented

by SDSU April 15 Fox Theatre Film Series: Flesh and the Devil April 16 Much Ado about Music: Shakespeare and the Symphony April 17 Jahja Ling Conducts Mahler April 29 – 30 Puscifer: Money $hot Round 2 Tour May 1 New York Philharmonic, presented by La Jolla Music Society May 4 Gregory Porter May 7 Fantastic Variations: Schubert’s Unfinished and Strauss’ Don Quixote May 20 – 22 Jean-Yves Thibaudet May 24 Appalachian Spring: An American Finale May 27 – 29 For more information, call (619) 235-3848 or visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Poway OnStage 4/1 Music and Memories: Honoring a Hometown Hero 4/9 Oh Berkley, Where Hart Thou?

4/17 Spring Music Festival Poway Center for the Performing Arts is located at 15498 Espola Road, Poway. For more information, call (858) 7480505 or visit www.powayonstage.org

Adams Avenue Unplugged April 30 – May 1 As it seeks to introduce its rich neighborhood culture, Adams Avenue Unplugged is the ultimate treat for musical aficionados and foodies. The event, which takes place along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue, pairs the neighborhood’s unique dining and drinking establishments, each with their own special ambiance and selections, with free musical performances.

This year’s event will feature 100 live musical performances, staged inside restaurants, bars, coffee houses, and galleries. Music is scheduled from 12 pm to 10 pm on Saturday and from 12 pm to 7 pm on Sunday. Some artists will be playing multiple sets, allowing additional opportunities for attendees to catch their favorite performers.

Parking will be limited to residential neighborhood streets and can get quite congested, so attendees are encouraged to opt for transportation via MTS bus.

Adams Avenue Unplugged is located along Adams Avenue between University Heights and Kensington, San Diego. For more information, call (619) 282-7329 or visit www.adamsavenuebusiness.com.

Chris Clauson Will Help You Get A Custom SBA Loan Local resident, Chris Clauson, wants to help you with acquiring a customized Small Business Loan. Custom SBA Loans is a Small Business Association commercial hard money lending referral agency that assists small business owners with their complex funding requirements. Custom SBA Loans provides an array of complex debt restructuring for small business owners. Chris’s services are free and he wants to learn about your trade and business.

Commercial SBA loans are available up to $15 million. These loans can be used for: business start-up costs, franchise purchases, advertising, licensing, marketing, refinancing existing debt, purchase of land and buildings including new construction and renovation, machinery and equipment, permanent working capital, revolving working capital, furniture and fixtures, a business purchase or acquisition, business expansion, partner buyout, inventory, payroll, tenant improvements, solar installation, most other expenses, merchant cash advances, and standard business loans (non-SBA).

Please call Chris Clauson at (800) 304-0150, or email him at info@customsbaloans.com or visit www. customsbaloans.com.

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. I called her office and asked many questions. Her English-speaking receptionist convinced me that I should give it a try, and I’m glad I did! 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, Manny, 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 woman 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. I was soon called in. 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 and had one of the best dental experiences ever. Manny drove me back to the border (no charge, but I gave him a $10 tip). 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. Keep smiling!

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Camps And Classes For Adults And Kids

While our 24/7 free camps and classes website www.NorthCountyClasses.com is being rebuilt due to design and hosting difficulties, you can still post your kids and adult camps and classes on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NorthCountyClasses.

FORTÉ ACADEMY Summer is a great time to try a new and the bright inquisitive smiles of all the children. On any needs. Please visit their website for a complete schedule of musical instrument or music class. Forté is a year-round given day, you may see young pirates on a treasure hunt, a summer and fall programs and courses at www.miracosta.edu.

SUPER SPANISH Super Spanish is a full immersion preschool school that offers private lessons and daily 60/min summer musical in rehearsal, children reading, artists creating, athlocated in San Marcos at Lake San Marcos, just off Rancho camps. Camps include: Intro to Piano (4-10 yrs old), Intro to letes climbing a rock wall, gardeners planting, chefs cooking, Santa Fe Road. They offer a unique opportunity for children Drumming (7-12 years old), Singing and Performing (8-13 engineers constructing bridges, and flannel stories being 18 months to 7 years old with full Spanish language immeryears old), Intro to Guitar (7-12 years old), and Private Lessons shared. Observe the children and their instructors, and the sion in their year-round preschool, afterschool program, for all ages and levels all summer long. Some of the lessons giggles and laughter that fill the air as the children enjoy their and super summer camps. Their summer camps will have offered are piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, voice, sax, violin, and school learning adventures. Please call the school about their music, performances, traditional foods, water fun, cosdrums. Summer camp dates are June 6-10, June 13-17, June spring and summer classes and schedules. Call (760) 436tumes, fun crafts, outdoor activities and a lot more. Here are 20-24, and June 27-July. Early registration is until April 30.

2797 or visit www.lacostavalleypreschool.com.

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE MiraCosta College, with campuses in a few of their Summer Camps: Adventure Under The Sea For more information please call Forté Academy of the Arts Oceanside and Cardiff by the Sea, offers hundreds of classes in (July 6-8); Let’s Make Music (July 11-15); Blast Off! Space at (760) 622-7336 or visit www.fortesandiego.com.

LA COSTA VALLEY PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Located in more than seventy disciplines with a wide range of classes, cerExploration (July 18-22); Let’s Go Camping (July 25-29); La Costa Valley, La Costa Valley Preschool is Nationally tificates, and degrees for college age students and adults. They Little Scientists ((August 1-5); Passport Around the World Accredited and recognized for early childhood education. have drivers training classes in the summer, ESL, short-term (Aug 8-12); Little Picasso (Aug 15-19); and Petting Zoo (Aug Celebrating 25 years, as you walk through the campus you vocational, and noncredit adult courses. Learn a new trade or 22-26). For summer session please call (760) 510-9639 or will be greeted by welcoming smiles of staff and instructors skill, advance your career, and align your skills with employer’s visit www.superspanish.net.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park The San Diego Zoo Safari Park sits on 1,800 acres in north San Diego County.

The park houses a diverse collection of wild and endangered animals, including species from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The park also offers peaceful gardens, rides, tours, animal encounters, entertaining shows, several children’s play areas, and many dining and shopping options.

Butterfly Jungle is happening now through April 10. The event spotlights thousands of beautiful, fluttering butterflies in the park’s Hidden Jungle aviary. An assortment of butterfly

species from Asia, Australia, and Central and South America, are represented, including the zebra longwing, gulf fritallary, tailed jay, paper kite, pink rose swallowtail, and blue morpho.

Visitors can also enjoy diverse species of birds, lush greenery and flowers from temperate and tropical climates.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park will also host some special themed breakfasts in April and May. On April 16, there will be a delicious breakfast buffet at Hunte Nairobi Pavilion and an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the park’s newest western lowland gorilla, who was born through a rare emergency C-section operation in March

71st Annual Del Mar National Horse Show

Locally Founded, La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten Celebrates 25 Years

April 21–May 8 The Del Mar National Horse Show, held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena, attracts more than 1,500 horses representing many breeds across three distinctly different disciplines. At Western Week, Dressage Week, and Hunter/Jumper Week, spectators will see world-class performances, famous spins and sliding stops, elegant and athletic dressage moves choreographed to music, and nail-biting daredevil show jumping.

Evening events include trick riders, comedy acts, and breed demonstrations.

Four AQHA and PCQHA shows, and NRHA classes are the hallmarks of Western Week. On April 23, spectators will revel in watching The Night of the Horse, a glamorous, action-packed entertainment show featuring Arabian stallions, wild American mustangs, and a number of other galloping steeds.

At Dressage Week, many past Olympic, international and national champions will compete for the chance to represent the country in a number of championship shows around the world. The highlight of Dressage Week is the exquisite Evening of Musical Freestyles on April 30, where horses and riders demonstrate the most physically and technically challenging movements to choreographed musical scores.

Horses and riders at Hunter/Jumper Week will vie for more than $300,000 in prize money. The $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix will host as many as 65 horses and riders, who will compete for the chance to ride in the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar on May 7. Spectators also won’t want to miss the hilarious $5,000 Ride & Drive Classic, where a show jumping horse and rider are asked to successfully jump a course, dismount, and negotiate a similar course by car.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar. For more information, call (858) 755-1161 or visit www.delmarnational.com.

La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten is celebrating 25 years of providing our community with early education programs for young children.

The school was known as Los Ninos Preschool & Kindergarten before relocating to the La Costa Valley area. The original location was leveled for redevelopment of the La Costa Plaza shopping center.

Gelson’s now occupies the site that was once Los Ninos Preschool & Kindergarten.

Walking into the lobby you are genuinely welcomed with smiles. This begins the happy adventure at this nationally accredited school founded by local residents for our unique North County communities in 1991. A walk through the campus continues the experience. It may yield pirates on a treasure hunt, a musical in rehearsal, children

2014. On April 23 and May 28, visitors will enjoy a bountiful buffet breakfast in Tiger Trail’s Sambutan Longhouse, a comfortable and shaded venue with amazing views of the park’s tiger enclosures. A delicious spring brunch at Hunte Nairobi Pavilion is also scheduled in celebration of Mother’s Day on May 10.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. For more information, call (760) 747-8702 or visit www.sdzsafaripark.com.

reading, artists creating, athletes climbing a rock wall, gardeners planting, chefs cooking , engineers constructing bridges, and flannel stories being shared. Observe the children and their instructors, and the giggles and laughter that fill the air as the children enjoy their school learning adventures.

North County Sun Publisher, Andy Lee, says, “My daughter, Serena, attended La Costa Valley Preschool from the age of 2½ to 5 years old. The school was very clean, professional, enriching, educational, and fun. After graduating Pre-K at La Costa Valley Preschool, Serena was able to skip public school kindergarten and go directly into first grade. She’s now a junior in college at the age of 19 and I couldn’t be happier. Maybe I can retire one year early!”

If you attended Los Ninos Preschool & Kindergarten or La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten , please share a memory by emailing it to the school, admissions.lcvpk@ gmail. com or call Jeanne, (760) 436-2797 for more information. Memories from parents and grandparents are also welcome. Memories are being gathered for a special 25 Years alumni memory book and reunion.

San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest: Fine Art, Quick Draw Contest, and Asian Art, April 9 – 10 The fine arts show features over 20 artists including sculptors, painters, glass artists, potters, and gourd and fiber artists, who will be selling their work and providing demonstrations. There will also be a quick draw contest, where attendees can watch artists create an entire work of art right before their eyes. Celebrating the art of Asian horticulture is the focus of the Asian art show, which features outstanding bonsai displays, informative lectures, and demonstrations.

This year’s event will exhibit locally-owned classic cars that embody the surf culture of Encinitas. Live music by Bob Ballentine and delicious refreshments from the Feel Good Coffee Cart round out the event.

Chocolate Festival, May 7 Enjoy dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain, and more. This family-friendly event also features several children’s activities and a variety of Mother’s Day gifts. In addition to scrumptious chocolates, the garden will offer beverages and Greek food from Divine Fresh.

Palm, Cycad, Bamboo, and Tropical Plant Sale, May 28 This one-of-a-kind event features rare and exotic species of palms, cycads and other tropical plants. These will be provided by Southern California nurseries. This event is co-hosted by the Palm Society of Southern California and San Diego Botanic Garden.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. For more information, call (760) 436-3036 or visit www.sdbgarden.org.

Advisory #3: Beware of the “Great Promise”. These agents convincingly tell you that they list and sell most of their own listings, with no other agent involved…..and because of this, they will lower the total listing commission from 5 or 6% to 3% when they sell your home themselves. The truth is, very few agents list and sell their own listings! This is easily verified by an MLS printout of SOLD listings that clearly shows the listing and selling offices involved in all the sales. Are they the same offices?....probably not.

Advisory #4: Beware of a lower than normal commission posted in the MLS to “buyer’s broker”. While commissions are negotiable, money motivates sales people. Buyer’s agents typically expect a minimum of 2.5% for selling a median priced home….and they deserve it! If less than 2.5% is

proposed by your listing agent, ask them for an MLS printout of the listings for your neighborhood that will clearly show the commissions paid to other buyer brokers. Rarely will you see less than 2.5%. You want maximum agent motivation to sell your home by offering at least 2.5% to the buyer’s broker.

This advisory to home sellers is provided as a courtesy by David Boe, owner and broker of Boe Real Estate; sharing 30-years of local broker experience from selling over 1,000 homes. David Boe personally handles all the negotiations and required paperwork. David Boe has saved his buyers and sellers thousands of dollars with reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers. You can reach David Boe at his direct line at (760) 846-0486 or visit www.DavidBoe.com.

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Home Sellers Advisory Advisory #1: Beware of the “High Price” listing presentation. These agents have one goal and that is to get a signed listing contract by presenting an unrealistic high list price, and knowing that the seller will eventually have to lower the list price to sell their home. Two clever responses can help sellers mitigate this scenario.

Advisory #2: Beware of the “Universal Phone Call” that goes something like this; “Hello, I have a buyer interested in buying your home, are you interested in selling?” Truth is very few of these solicitation calls have a specific buyer. If you answer yes to their question, then simply ask them to put their buyer’s name on a “single party” listing agreement, so your obligation to pay a reduced commission is only if that specific buyer buys your home.

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Scholastic Surf Series Middle and High School Championships

La Jolla Half Marathon & La Jolla Shores 5K April 24 As one of America’s most beautiful point-to-point races, every step of the La Jolla Half Marathon route is picturesque.

The course starts at the Del Mar fairgrounds and follows a scenic coastal route before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. Participants will race atop Torrey Pines mesa, continue down through the residential district of La Jolla Shores, and finish in Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove.

The La Jolla Shores 5K is a hilly, pointto-point course that begins on La Jolla Shores Drive near the Scripps Pier. It runs through La Jolla Shores and along North Torrey Pines Road, Prospect Avenue and Coast Boulevard before finishing at La Jolla Cove, in the same location as the La Jolla Half Marathon finish. The course will be clearly marked with traffic cones and course guides. Except when otherwise directed, participants should run as close to the right hand curb as possible. The course will close to 5K runners and walkers one hour after race start.

There will also be a two-day expo at the Hilton San Diego Del Mar and a finish line festival in Ellen Browning Scripps Park, which features an awards presentation, live music, refreshments, and a beer garden.

Ellen Browning Scripps Park is located on the 1100 block of Coast Blvd, La Jolla. For more information call (760) 6922900 or visit www.lajollahalfmarathon.com.

Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon June 3 – 5 Music resonates through every mile, and bands keep the courses pulsating, as runners rock their way from start to finish in the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon. Participants will run to the beat of live local bands and encouragement from spirited cheer squads, as they follow a scenic course that highlights San Diego’s most famous sites. There will be a variety of music, from alternative to classic rock, punk, funk, and blues. The event offers a number of different participation options, including a 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Relay.

There will be a Health and Fitness Expo, which takes place on June 3–4 in Halls D and F at the San Diego Convention Center. All participants will be rewarded with one free beer per person at the finish line festival. They will also enjoy a post-race concert, with headlining act Gavin DeGraw.

For more information visit www.runrocknroll. competitor.com/san-diego.

The Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) for middle and high school surf teams provides a professionally managed and operated platform for school surf teams from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Teams compete in quality events, with expert judging and family-oriented programs.

Surf Series competition areas are divided into three sections: San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. School competitions are divided into ten individual contest divisions: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2, 3 & 4, and 5; San Diego Middle School Divisions 1 and 2; Orange County High School and Middle School; Los Angeles to Santa Barbara High School Divisions 1 and 2; and Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Middle School.

Each section consists of a series of events, culminating with a state championship contest for both middle school

and high school teams. High school teams consist of six to nine short board men, three longboard men, two to three short board women, two to three longboard women and one co-ed body boarder. Middle school teams will field nine short board boys, three longboard boys, two short board girls, two longboard girls and three co-ed body boarders. For more information call (760) 518-2727 or visit www.surfsss.org.

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The 31st annual Carlsbad 5000, a Rock ‘n’ Roll Signature Event will be held this year on the weekend of April 2-3. The Carlsbad 5000 will feature live music along the course with a headliner concert (TBA) at the finish line.

Runners will party by the sea on a scenic course along the Pacific Ocean finishing at Carlsbad Village Drive and State Street.

The festivities encompass the entire weekend, beginning with 1 Mile run and Junior Carlsbad on Saturday and Sunday’s races, which include a 5K distance and the larger 20K distance. Upon completing the race, runners will enjoy a post race, finish line festival.

In addition, a twoday Health & Fitness Expo will be held in The Village of Carlsbad on Roosevelt Street. The expo is free and open to the public and features the latest in running technology, fitness apparel, health and nutrition information, and interactive displays to more than 15,000 visitors.

For more information call (858) 450-6510 or visit www. runrocknroll.com/carlsbad-5000.

The Western Surfing Association (WSA) is the oldest amateur surfing association in the USA and, by far, the largest on the West Coast. This championship competition will take place at the San Onofre State Park’s Church Beach. Viewing the competition is free and open to the public. All ages will enjoy this awesome event. And don’t forget your sunscreen!

San Onofre State Park, Church Beach on Old Hwy 101, San Clemente, CA 92672, (949) 369-6677 http://www.surfwsa.org/

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Hikes April 16–Earth Month Hike and Restoration At this family-friendly hike through Crest Canyon, hikers will enjoy gorgeous lagoon views as they learn about the restoration and preservation work of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. The morning will also put hikers’ gardening skills to use, with weeding at the organization’s newest planting site.

April 30–Take It Outside California Take It Outside California encourages Californians to go outside and enjoy the parks and natural lands that the state has to offer. In celebration, there will be an

easy to moderate 4.5-mile round-trip hike through beautiful Del Dios Gorge to the Lake Hodges Dam. A wildlife biologist from Rincon Consultants will join hikers to talk about native plants and wildlife found along the trail.

May 21–Exec Trek on the Santa Fe Valley Trail Executive Director Trish Boaz will lead an easy to moderate 4-mile round-trip hike through Santa Fe Valley.

San Diego River Valley Conservancy is located at 3030 Bunker Hill Street, San Diego. For more information, visit www.sdrvc.org

29th Annual Run through the Vineyards 5k, 10K, and 2K for Kids April 23 In the early morning hours of April 23, hundreds of runners will sprint through Maurice Car’rie Vineyard and Winery for the 29th annual Run through the Vineyards. The event draws runners from all over southern California, including some world-class athletes. As the only vineyard run in Southern California, runners will enjoy Temecula’s beautiful wine country. The course consists of rolling hills on the vineyard’s dirt roads and trails.

The event takes place rain or shine. Registration begins

at 6 am. The activities start at 7:30 am with the 5K run, followed by the 10K at 8 am, and the 2K at 8:15 am. There is a team challenge for corporations, schools, clubs, and other groups. The largest pre-registered team will receive a recognition plaque. Winners in all age divisions will be given commemorative awards. Free refreshments will be served.

Maurice Car’rie Vineyards is located at 34225 Rancho California Road, Temecula. For more information, call (951) 698-6116 or visit www.temeculasunriserotary.com.

April 3 San Diego Middle School Division 2 at Pacific Beach Drive April 9 San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Army Navy Academy April 10 San Diego High School Division 5 at Army Navy Academy April 30 May 1 Middle School State Championships at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty April 16 18 High School State Championships at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty

2016 PGA Tour 4/1 – 3 Tucson Conquistadores Classic.

Omni Tucson National, Tucson, AZ 4/7–1 0 Masters Tournament – Augusta 4/15 – 17 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic. Fallen Oak, Biloxi, MS 4/21-24 Valero Texas Open 4/22 – 24 Mitsubishi Electric Classic. TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA 5/12-15 The Players Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 5/19-22 Byron Nelson, Irving Texas For complete schedule, visit www.pgatour.com.

Lake Poway Trout Season is Here!

Every two weeks, through April, Lake Poway will be stocked with thousands of pounds of “Nebraska Tailwalkers.” Poway currently holds the county record for rainbow trout at 17.85 pounds and our reputation as the “Big Trout Destination” still holds true. Head on out for some exceptional outdoor recreational fun, and enjoy the best permit prices in the area.

Lake Poway Concession can provide you all of the bait, tackle and gear you need for a successful catch. The concession also sells barbeque supplies, hot food, snacks and refreshments. The park is open seven days a week. The lake is open Wednesday-Sunday for boating and fishing.

Please check the weekly fish report for the most up-to-date fishing conditions, stocking dates and discounts.

For more information on Lake Poway fishing and other outdoor activities, please visit www.poway.org/401/LakePoway or call (858) 668-4772.

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Padres–East Village Opening Day Block Party April 4 The East Village Association is stepping up to the plate again at the 6th Annual East Village Opening Day Block Party on April 4. This family-friendly community event has become a San Diego tradition, where locals and visitors

3rd Annual Avocado Half Marathon and 5K May 28 The streets of Fallbrook will once again become the scene for one of Southern California’s most scenic races.

This year’s Avocado Half Marathon and 5K race starts downtown on Main Street and features exciting changes to the half marathon and 5K courses. The challenging course will carry runners past more trees than buildings, incorporating scenic countryside into a typically urban event for a dose of fresh air. Participants will also enjoy post-race festivities, including an expo, music, and plenty of avocados.

For more information visit www.avocadohalfand5k.com.

celebrate opening day at Petco Park in San Diego’s largest livable urban neighborhood. In the season opener ballgame, the San Diego Padres will play host to their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Get in the groove with the impeccable sounds of Caliber, whose charismatic entertainment style has been built around impressive performances of hit dance music from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and top 40. An interactive game zone has activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will be plenty of craft beer flowing in the micro-brew beer garden, featuring beers from Stone Brewing Company, Mission Brewing, and Monkey Paw, as well as craft spirits and cocktails from 619 Vodka and Henebery Whiskey. East Village restaurants and fabulous food trucks will line the streets to fuel up Padres fans for the game.

The East Village Opening Day Block Party will take place on J Street between 6th and 10th Avenue, San Diego. For more information, visit www.eastvillagesandiego.com.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad 64th Annual Golf Tournament April 22 Golfers throughout the county are preparing to enjoy a beautiful day on the green at The Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad’s 64th Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by TaylorMade Golf Company. The event will take place at the Aviara Golf Club, which features a coastal course uniquely sculpted around rolling hillsides, native wildflowers, and plenty of bunker and water challenges.

Registration begins at 11am. Lunch will be served.

Attendees will also enjoy practice on the driving range, specialty spirits and treats on the course, and the opportunity to participate in contests and raffles. Shotgun start is at 12:30 pm.

Aviara Golf Club is located at 7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 729-0207 or visit www.bgccarlsbad.org.

Sprinter Football Club is San Diego’s New Pro Soccer Team The Sprinter Train is not the only Sprinter in San Diego anymore. San Diego now has a new professional soccer team, the Sprinter Football (Soccer) Club located in the Metropolitan San Diego area. Owned by fans and local businesses, the Sprinters plan to start playing matches in 2016 (beginning September 7) and hope to play 20 home games throughout the 2016-2017 season with a portion of seat ticket sales going to various charities.

Sprinter tryouts for the Senior Team were by invitation only and the Academy Team tryouts began January 1 and continues until April 13. Recruitment will be international, and players must be 18 years old as of April 1.

The Sprinters currently have no home stadium, however, during their first year, they will rent stadiums and travel to play their matches. The team hopes to build its own soccer exclusive stadium, planned for about 55,000 fans seating capacity, and to be self-funded with no taxpayer assistance required. Let’s support our very own San Diego professional soccer team and try to get them to build a stadium in North County!

For more information on the new Sprinter Football Club visit www.sprinterfc.com.

Grand Avenue Festival May 15 A family tradition since 1989, the Grand Avenue Festival is held twice a year in downtown Escondido. It is the second largest single-day festival in California, with crowds exceeding 60,000. Seven blocks of beautiful downtown Escondido are lined with 400 vendor booths, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and food from around the world. All ages will also enjoy browsing through the festival farmers market. The fun kicks off at 10 am and ends at 6 pm.

The Grand Avenue Festival is located in on Grand Avenue between Centre City Parkway and Ivy Street, Escondido. For more information, call (760) 945-9288 or visit www.escondido.org.

San Diego Padres Schedule Pre-Season 4/1 vs. White Sox, 7:10pm 4/2 vs. White Sox, 1:10pm Regular Season 4/4 vs. Dodgers, 4:05pm Season Opener 4/5 vs. Dodgers, 7:10pm 4/6 vs. Dodgers, 6:10pm 4/8 @ Rockies, 1:10pm 4/9 @ Rockies, 5:10pm 4/10 @ Rockies, 1:10pm 4/11 @ Phillies, 12:05pm 4/12 @ Phillies, 4:05pm 4/13 @ Phillies, 4:05pm

4/14 @ Phillies, 10:05am 4/15 vs. D-backs, 7:40pm 4/16 vs. D-backs, 5:40pm 4/17 vs. D-backs, 1:40pm 4/19 vs. Pirates, 7:10pm 4/20 vs. Pirates, 7:10pm 4/21 vs. pirates, 6:10pm 4/22 vs. Cardinals, 7:40pm 4/23 vs. Cardinals, 5:40pm 4/24 vs. Cardinals, 1:40pm 4/25 @ Giants, 7:15pm 4/26 @ Giants, 7:15pm 4/27 @ Giants, 12:45pm 4/29 @ Dodgers, 7:10pm 4/30 @ Dodgers, 6:10pm

5/1 @ Dodgers, 1:10pm 5/2 vs. Rockies, 7:10pm 5/3 vs. Rockies, 7:10pm 5/4 vs. Rockies, 12:40pm 5/5 vs. Mets, 7:10pm 5/6 vs. Mets, 7:40pm 5/7 vs. Mets, 5:40pm 5/8 vs. Mets, 1:40pm 5/9 @ Cubs, 5:05pm 5/10 @ Cubs, 5:05pm 5/11 @ Cubs, 5:05pm 5/12 @ Brewers, 5:10pm 5/13 @ Brewers, 5:10pm 5/14 @ Brewers, 4:10pm 5/15 @ Brewers, 11:10am

5/17 vs. Giants, 7:10pm 5/18 vs. Giants, 7:10pm 5/19 vs. Giants, 6:10pm 5/20 vs. Dodgers, 7:40pm 5/21 vs. Dodgers, 7:10pm 5/22 vs. Dodgers, 1:40pm 5/23 @ Giants, 7:15pm 5/24 @ Giants, 7:15pm 5/25 @ Giants, 12:45pm 5/27 @ D-backs, 6:40pm 5/28 @ D-backs, 7:10pm 5/29 @ D-backs, 1:10pm 5/30 @ Mariners, 1:10pm 5/31 @ Mariners, 12:40pm

Beach Soccer Championships May 13-14, All Day This annual beach soccer festival is a competitive tournament for regional and worldwide teams that is also a fun family event on Harbor Beach in Oceanside. Additionally, it is the largest Beach Soccer Festival on the West Coast.

Over the past decade, Beach Soccer has journeyed from the beaches of Brazil to the hearts of millions of fans all over the globe. The participation of internationally renowned players has helped to expand television coverage to large audiences in over 170 countries worldwide, making Beach Soccer one of the fastest growing professional sports in the world and converting it into a major showcase for international commercial opportunity.

Free: Oceanside Harbor Beach at 1200 N Pacific Street, Oceanside. Visit http://beachsoccerusa.org/beachSoccer/index.cfm

Encinitas Spring Street Fair April 23 – 24 Locals and tourists alike will step out for a breath of fresh air when the Encinitas Spring Street Fair returns to downtown Encinitas this April. Festivities will include over 450 vendors, three stages, a beer garden, a kids’ zone, and a dog zone. Fair goers can enjoy the sea breeze and amazing ocean views while cruising along the coast on a free bike test ride from Electra Bike, who is lending out their latest models during the event.

Five bands will rock the Beer Garden Stage, ranging from local reggae band Ginger Roots & The Protectors to the award-winning Graham Nancarrow Band. Other acts, including the ever-popular Bayou Brothers, will perform on The Lumberyard Courtyard Stage, while up-and-coming stars will entertain crowds at the Hansen’s Community Stage. Families will enjoy the interactive booths and activities at the kids’ zone, complete with an inflatable obstacle course and a bounce house. Even canine companions get their own special treatment, with a variety of pet-centric exhibitors and free activities in a 2,000 square-foot dog park.

Parking will be available at Moonlight Beach, City Hall, and North County Transit District Coaster Station lots.

The Encinitas Street Fair is located on South Coast Highway 101 between D and J Streets, Encinitas. For more information, call (760) 943-1950 or visit www.encinitas101. com.

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The Goodguys 16th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals April 1-3 The Goodguys 16th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals presented by American Racing is a colorful “cool cars and cool people” hot rod & custom car automotive themed festival featuring over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars & trick trucks through 1972 vintage.

In addition to the acres of gleaming vintage vehicles, this event showcases vendor exhibits, indoor car show, a swap meet and cars-for-sale area, special themed parking areas on Saturday, Nitro Thunderfest, Goodguys Autocross (to test vehicle agility and performance), AutoCross for Kids benefiting the Austin Hatcher Foundation, the crowning of the Goodguys 2016 March Performance Street Rod D’Elegance, model car show, kids fun—PPG Coloring contest, Revell model car kit make ‘take sessions, and lots of fun for the entire family! This event will conclude with a special awards ceremony at 2:22pm at the entertainment stage.

Sunday, April 3, will feature the K&N Filters All American Sunday— open to all years American made and powered

vehicles. Participants who enter on Sunday will able to run the Goodguys AutoCross, be a part of the show n’ shine and be eligible for the awards.

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association and the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer have announced a partnership to raise funds and awareness for the Foundation’s mission to erase the effects of pediatric cancer for patients, survivors and their families. The 16th Del Mar Nationals event attendees will have the chance of a lifetime…to ride with a Pro AutoCross driver in exchange for a suggested $20 donation to the Austin Hatcher Foundation. Rides will be sold on Friday and Sunday at the event at the top of the hour during the AutoCross scheduled times.

For tickets, visit www.good-guys.com. The event is from 8am to 5pm on Fri and Sat and 8am to 3pm on Sun. Admission is $20, kids (7-12) $6, 6 and under free. $10 parking fee.

MiraCosta College MiraCosta College Choral Festival Concert April 2 The Chamber Choir and Masterworks Chorale perform with special guest singers to share favorite works from the best of choral repertoire.

10th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival: Take 6 April 15 Take 6 consists of six virtuosic voices united in crystal clear harmony, against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop. Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2014, it is the quintessential a cappella group and model for vocal genius.

10th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival: The Leonard April 16 Leonard Patton’s rich, smoky voice, unique style, and sensational scat singing have made him a staple in San Diego’s jazz scene for the past 20 years. Performance highlights include wide-ranging compositions and lyrics and his ability to imitate the sound of horns and string instruments with his voice.

10th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival: Guitarist Mike Stern May 7 Mike Stern has distinguished himself over his fourdecade career as one of the most esteemed and talented electric guitarists of his generation. He has released 16 solo recordings and participated in several successful musical partnerships with various artists.

Mozart Requiem May 1 The Masterworks Chorale and Chamber Choir are joined by the SDSU Aztec Concert Choir to sing Mozart’s great Requiem with a select chamber orchestra of SDSU students.

Guest conductor Dr. Patrick Walders, Director of Choral Studies, San Diego State University, Applied Classical Recital May 15 Enjoy an evening recital of classical music featuring the best performances from pianists, singers and instrumentalists in the applied music program. Concert proceeds from this event will support student scholarships.

Jazz & Commercial Music Showcase/ Faculty and Student Jam May 16 The first half showcases student performers from the Applied Jazz & Commercial Music Program and Spring 2016 Jazz/Commercial Improvisation course. The second half, students and faculty share the stage for a jam session, one of the most interactive and authentic expressions of the jazz tradition. Concert proceeds from this event will support student scholarships.

Frequency Solo Nights May 12 – 13 The final performances of the school year by the Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will feature selected soloists and small groups performing contemporary and classic jazz repertoire, primarily arranged by the students in the ensemble. Matt Falker, director.

An American Tribute May 21 – 22 Join the MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra for Ferde Grope’s timeless American classic, The Grand Canyon Suite, in its entirety as well as Arthur Foote’s classic, Francesca da Rimini. This concert will also include spectacular performances from the Music Teachers’ Association of California Concerto Competition winners, which will be announced in January.

MiraCosta College Concert Hall is located in building 2400 at 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. For more information, call (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/buytix.

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Tuscany Live Jazz Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Bottomless Mimosas. 10am – 3pm 6981 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009 (760) 438-7800 The Crossings at Carlsbad – Canyons Restaurant Ocean view. Buffet-style with carving station and build your own omelets. 10-2pm 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 444-1800 Mazen @ 106 Order off-the-menu during Bottomless Champagne Saturday and Sunday Brunch. French Toast, omelets, grilled salmon, chicken melts, flat bread pizza. Juices, lattes, craft beer, wine, dessert. www.mazen106.com (760) 729-6871 Oceanside Broiler Buffet-style Brunch 10am – 2pm 1325 N. Harbor Drive, Oceanside (760) 722-3474 Luxe Buffet Buffet-style Sushi, Korean BBQ, Seafood 2515 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 729-3888 Jake’s Del Mar Order off the menu. Champagne $5. Ocean view.

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Casa de Bandini Fiesta Buffet Menu- fresh salsa bar and hot tortillas 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad 92009 (760) 634-3443

The Who at Valley View Casino Center May 27 The Who Hits 50! Tour, presented by AEG Live, lands in San Diego at Valley View Casino Center on May 27. This show was originally postponed in 2015 to allow lead singer Roger Daltrey to recover from viral meningitis.

The Who have sold over 100 million records since forming in 1964; they brought together four different personalities and in effect produced a musical hurricane. Each of them was a pioneer. Wildman drummer Keith Moon beat his kit with a chaotic elegance; stoic bassist John Entwistle held down the center with the melodic virtuosity of a solo guitarist; raging intellectual Pete Townshend punctuated the epic universality of his songs with the windmill slamming of his fingers across his guitar strings; and Roger Daltrey roared above it all with an impossibly virile macho swagger. They exploded conventional rhythm and blues structures, challenged pop music conventions, and redefined what was possible on stage, in the recording studio, and on vinyl. Deep into their 50th year, the band is still going strong, winning rave reviews.

Tickets and VIP packages for the shows are available at www.thewho.com.

Pacifica Del Mar Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Order off the menu. Ocean view. 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014 (858-792-0476 SBICCA Sunday Brunch. Order off the menu. Ocean view.

215 Fifteenth St, Del Mar 92014 (858) 481-1001 IGNITE Bistro and Wine Spot Sunday Brunch. Order off menu. Bottomless Mimosas $11.

6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009 (760) 438-7800 Chart House Order off the menu. Ocean view.

2588 South Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff (760) 436-4044 Park Hyatt Resort Aviara–California Bistro Breakfast Buffet and Bloody Mary Brunch 11:30-2pm 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad 92011 (760) 448-1234 India Princess Champagne Sat and Sun Brunch Buffet-style. Indian Cuisine.

1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 (760) 744-7599 Fairmont Grand Del Mar–Amaya Restaurant Sat and Sun brunch a la carte 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, Del Mar (858) 314-2030 Acapulco Champagne Sunday Brunch Buffet with multiple stations.

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