Cabrillo National Monument blows out 100 candles at its birthday party this October, but first it needs a cake!
Bakers and decorators are invited to participate in the Cabrillo Centennial Cake-off Contest. The event will be held in con­junc­tion with the weekend long, Centennial Festival Oct. 12-14, 2013. The cake contest event, viewing and judging… (read more)

Cabrillo National Monument celebrates its 100th birthday this year. To mark this milestone, the monument is hosting an essay contest open to all 4th-12th grade San Diego County students. The first-place winner in each category will receive $50 cash and $50 for their classroom, be recognized by the Superintendent at the Centennial Commemorative Ceremony in… (read more)

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Presents “Cosmic Collisions” Digital Show through June 30.
“Cosmic Collisions” is a spectacular immersive digital theater experience narrated by award-winning actor, director and producer Robert Redford.
Featuring stunning images from space and breathtaking visualizations based on cutting-edge scientific data, it reveals the unimaginable, explosive encounters that shaped our solar… (read more)

Escape from the ordinary and step into the shockingly odd world of Ripley at “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” at the San Diego Air & Space Museum! This is the first time a Ripley’s exhibition has been a San Diego event since the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935.
View the “Believe It or Not!’s”… (read more)

Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego’s National Park, celebrates 100 years of stewardship in 2013.
Main events include a Whale Watch Weekend on Feb. 9-10, the Cabrillo Bird Festival on May 11, National Parks Week from April 20-28, Parks and Open Spaces Day on June 9 and Founder’s Day on Aug. 25. It all culminates with… (read more)

The Oceanside Museum of Art is proud to present the first museum exhibition devoted to James Hubbell’s extensive sculptural oeuvre. Featuring more than 30 sculptures from the past 50 years of his career, “In Search of Shadows” explores Hubbell’s mastery of a diverse range of media including bronze, wood, glass and stone, highlighting the evolution… (read more)

Enjoy the art gallery at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center. Under the direction of Vicky DeLong, the Art Show Coordinator for the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, 10 individual or group shows are featured each year. Each exhibition is on display for one month. Link to the 2013 Art in the Park schedule. Each… (read more)

Guided nature walks at Mission Trails Regional Park, led by trail guides start from the Kumeyaay Campground Entry Station on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8:30 – 10 a.m. Trail Guides choose from three trails:
1. On the Kumeyaay Lake walk, you are surrounded by cottonwood and sycamore trees growing along-side… (read more)

The first Saturday morning of each month from 8:30 – 10:30, join a Mission Trails Regional Park Trail Guide and Tracking Team member for an adventure in wildlife tracking!
Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by resident creatures during two fun-filled hours of “dirt time.” These FREE tracking walks meet out in front… (read more)

Mission Trails Regional Park offers two ways to enjoy our feathers friends:
• Join Trail Guide and Birder Jeanne Raimond for a free adventure in bird watching on the third Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m.
• Join Trail Guide and Birder Winona Sollock for a free 90-minute class to learn five simple techniques… (read more)

Free guided nature walks are offered every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego. Join an MTRP Trail Guide in the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. for a free guided nature walk and learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park.
Trail guides choose from three… (read more)

The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park opens its new exhibit, “Lowrider Legends of San Diego” running through June 2, 2013. This exhibit features some of the finest examples of lowriders created in the San Diego area. These iconic cars have been part of the cultural landscape for decades. An ever-evolving art form, lowriders… (read more)

The Maritime Museum of San Diego will once again host its popular 12-week course on history of celestial navigation through the ages. The course will integrate the history of great voyages, maritime exploration, seaborne empire and scientific advance along with a thorough grounding in how to do celestial navigation and how it was done in… (read more)

Need a couple of hours alone? Let My Kids Clubhouse take care of the kids. Fridays, the clubhouse offers a four-hour Kids Club program from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Your child will get to play at My Kids Clubhouse and enjoy special age-appropriate games while you get stuff done. Team members are assigned specifically… (read more)

In “Too Late For Goodbyes,” Morgan Ervin presents a selected body of original work questioning the nature of human relationships in the context of some of the world’s most glorified and vilified celebrities; juxtaposing the love and judgment the world had for them, the pure and raw innocence of their youth, and quotes from the… (read more)

Sophie’s Gallery is honored to host the artwork of Dan Adams, a self-taught artist, who is well known in San Diego. He captures the art of everything canine with his expressive brush strokes and develops his subject matter by photographing human and dog action at local dog parks. Dan has exhibited at the San Diego… (read more)

The Living Coast Discovery Center’s year-round animal exhibits typically focus on Southern California’s native animal species. But now, the center is being transformed for the spring/summer season to showcase dangerous animals from around the globe with one thing in common – they all make their homes in and around “deadly waters.”
Visitors will have a… (read more)

The 1,400-seat outdoor theatre, ideally situated on San Diego Bay, has been presenting a wide variety of major attractions since 1982. Humphreys Concerts by the Bay is located between Humphreys Restaurant and Humphreys Half Moon Inn. Please see their website for a complete listing: www.humphreysconcerts.com… (read more)

“Wing, Sting & Leggy Things” teaches kids about the varied inhabitants and curious habits of the arthropod kingdom with Insect or Spider, Life Cycle, Bug Behaviors and Camouflage. Preschoolers age 3–5 (and a parent) explore the scientific wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scientific questioning. Four 4-week sessions run monthly. Limited to eight… (read more)

Lamb’s Players Theatre presents the classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ from May 17-July 7 in the historic Spreckels Building in the charming beachside village of Coronado.
The tale of Tevye the milkman and his daughters from the popular stories of Sholem Aleichem, became one of the world’s greatest musicals. The play features memorable songs… (read more)

The “Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones” tour is a fresh and unique way to explore Old Town, the birthplace of California. This popular San Diego event is a 2 1/2 hour food and history tour of Old Town, San Diego. Step back in time while we meander through Old Town San Diego’s State Historic Park, which… (read more)

It’s a jungle out there. Especially if you’ve travelled to each continent, and STILL can’t communicate with a native speaker.
On Memorial Day Weekend, join Gary Wolf for a bonanza of cultural nuances, quirky travel stories, and enough worldly wisdom to fill your “boot” with new South Afrikaans lingo. Whether you’ve been to all continents… (read more)

“Dinner and a Concert,” formerly “Concerts on the Promenade,” is a weekly concert and dance hosted by Downtown El Cajon Business Partners, performed on the Prescott Promenade, which is surrounded by a variety of restaurants. Enjoy restaurant specials and a live performance on May 24 by Street Heart, as they put on a classic rock… (read more)

Come help us usher in the summer during Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy some sun, fun and great drinks with us at the Tavern at the Beach. 1200 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach. (858) 272-6066 or tavernatthebeach.com… (read more).

Vocalist Amelia Browning, performs at The Cosmo, May 24. With one listen to the smoky tones of Amelia Browning, balanced between tradition and improvisation, sweetness and sass, you’ll be hooked. Harry Williams says of Browning, “She brings something fresh to the scene. Her sweet tone and artful phrasing add new sauce to those familiar tunes,… (read more)

Forty inspiring Joe Gleason paintings have been generously lent to the Maritime Museum of San Diego from The Kelton Collection and Joe Gleason’s family. Exhibition curator, Marcus De Chevrieux, is adding to this exhibit personal artifacts from the Gleason family to give visitors more of the story behind this remarkable multi-talented man.
About the artist:… (read more)

One of the most popular violinists, Joshua Bell, joins San Diego Symphony for their season finale performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Also on the program, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3.
Jahja Ling, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin
SMETANA: Overture to The Bartered Bride
TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3: Eroica
When: 8 p.m. May 24-25; and 2… (read more)

The “Brothels, Bites and Booze” tour is a fresh and unique way to explore the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. This popular San Diego event is a 2-1/2 hour food and history tour of the Gaslamp Quarter. Travel into a world of scandal and debauchery as we walk you through the streets of a famous… (read more)

Coast Hwy Traders will be holding the May Artisan Market from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 25. This market will feature three amazing artists, specializing in sea glass jewelry, polymer clay pottery, and glass art decorations for your yard. This San Diego event is gaining in popularity, come see these local artist talents!. Call (760)… (read more)

The USS Midway Museum will host a veterans wreath remembrance ceremony on Saturday, May 25, at 9 a.m. on the flight deck. The ceremony is designed to encourage family attendance and youth participation as a way to inspire patriotism and appreciation for those who serve. Veteran participants will include recipients from WWII to Operation Desert… (read more)

At once comic, contemplative and expressive of the human condition, Ernest Silva’s body of work reflects his interest in using multiple-narratives to explore personal and universal images. Recognized for his metaphoric imagery of deer, lighthouses, water, birds and figures, Silva will present an engaging conversation between his earlier and more recent work occupying two exhibition… (read more)

From smooth beats to funky scats, the Gaslamp Music & Art Festival will celebrate live music on Memorial Day weekend. Various Gaslamp Quarter businesses, along with the Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA), are pleased to announce the return of the 2nd Annual Gaslamp Music & Art Festival on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 1 to 9… (read more)

San Diego Event: Bring the whole family for Family Science Saturdays: Tops & Spinning Things at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: 1875 El Prado in San Diego’s Balboa Park, 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 11, 18, 25!
Explore concepts like balance, center of gravity, weight distribution, while building a simple child’s spinning toy.… (read more)

The Renegade Rollergirls San Diego have been bringing you full contact, no penalty roller derby since 2006. Come check us out as we take on the ladies of RROTT at our new venue, the *NEW* Skate San Diego at 165 Denny Way, just off the 67 & Bradley, in El Cajon. Bout starts at 7:30… (read more)

Get ready for a true Southern California experience! Observe hundreds of small silver fish called grunion, as they ride the waves onto La Jolla beaches to spawn. Before hitting the beach, see grunion hatch before your eyes during a special presentation about this mysterious fish. Prepare for cool, wet conditions and bring a flashlight. The… (read more)

Latinos Imparables Tour featuring Jesse y Joy presented by Downey Unstoppables performs at 7:30 p.m. May 26.
House of Blues San Diego is a general admission standing venue with limited seating for select shows.
For more information about our Pass the Line and Crossroads at House of Blues dinner package program, please contact the box… (read more)

Join Cabrillo National Monument’s Dusty Socks Club on the last Sunday of every month, for a hike led by a National Park Service volunteer or ranger at one of the many outdoor areas within San Diego County, such as trails, beaches, historic areas and more. It is an educational and fun program geared for children… (read more)

The Downtown El Cajon Business Partners host a salute to the military for the Cajon Classic Cruise on May 29. Join car club corral SD Corvair Club at this event and enjoy a performance by Expression Dance. Check out the military and police vehicles on display and enjoy dinner and drink specials from local restaurants,… (read more)

The 4th Annual Play for Parkinson’s Golf Tournament will kick off at 11:30 a.m. May 30 at Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway. The event, presented by PING, will be followed by a dinner and auction. The golf course has proven to be an amazing venue over the past three years and… (read more)

Ones to Watch & VMG present: The Welcome To Forever Tour featuring Logic
House of Blues San Diego is a general admission standing venue with limited seating for select shows.
For more information about our Pass the Line and Crossroads at House of Blues dinner package program, please contact the box office at (619) 299-2583.… (read more)

Trombonist and vocalist Dave Scott, performs at The Cosmo on May 31. An accomplished jazz trombonist and composer, Dave has been featured soloist at numerous concerts. He owes his style to friend and mentor Bill Watrous, who not only plays with Dave regularly, but recently recorded Dave’s original tune “Samba del Sol” with the Brad… (read more)

“Dinner and a Concert,” formerly “Concerts on the Promenade,” is a weekly San Diego event concert and dance hosted by Downtown El Cajon Business Partners, performed on the Prescott Promenade, which is surrounded by a variety of restaurants. On May 31, enjoy a live performance by Night Shift. Their unique blend of classic and contemporary… (read more)

Join prominent San Diegans in supporting people with disabilities at The Jewels of San Diego 2013 All That Jazz. Proceeds from this elegant event benefit children and adults receiving essential life services at The Arc of San Diego while honoring local San Diegans for their philanthropic contributions to our community.
You are invited to join… (read more)

Actress Meredith Baxter narrates “Raid of the Rainbow Lounge,” a 103-minute documentary recounting the controversial 2009 police raid of a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar that resulted in multiple arrests and serious injuries. Following sordid allegations, many changes occurred in the city and Fort Worth became a leader in LGBT equality. However, the changes didn’t… (read more)

The 18th “Wings Over Gillespie” will be a great day for the whole family! This year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 1 and 2 in El Cajon with a free youth education day May 31. As it does annually, Wings Over Gillespie will feature a representative collection of San… (read more)

Help to prevent storm-drain pollution in the City of San Diego through storm-drain stenciling, with I Love A Clean San Diego. By marking the drains with a pollution prevention message, you are educating the public that no oil, soap, or debris should go down the drains. Urban storm-water runoff is considered the biggest contributor to… (read more)

The Adopt-A-Beach program gives people of all ages the opportunity to learn about and actively participate in conserving coastal resources. The Adopt-A-Beach program is I Love A Clean San Diego’s most popular volunteer program.
ILACSD has recently expanded the program from over 80 beach areas to now include inland areas! Anyone can participate in the… (read more)

Cabrillo National Monument blows out 100 candles at its birthday party this October, but first it needs a cake!
Bakers and decorators are invited to participate in the Cabrillo Centennial Cake-off Contest. The event will be held in con­junc­tion with the weekend long, Centennial Festival Oct. 12-14, 2013. The cake contest event, viewing and judging… (read more)

Cabrillo National Monument celebrates its 100th birthday this year. To mark this milestone, the monument is hosting an essay contest open to all 4th-12th grade San Diego County students. The first-place winner in each category will receive $50 cash and $50 for their classroom, be recognized by the Superintendent at the Centennial Commemorative Ceremony in… (read more)

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Presents “Cosmic Collisions” Digital Show through June 30.
“Cosmic Collisions” is a spectacular immersive digital theater experience narrated by award-winning actor, director and producer Robert Redford.
Featuring stunning images from space and breathtaking visualizations based on cutting-edge scientific data, it reveals the unimaginable, explosive encounters that shaped our solar… (read more)

Escape from the ordinary and step into the shockingly odd world of Ripley at “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” at the San Diego Air & Space Museum! This is the first time a Ripley’s exhibition has been a San Diego event since the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935.
View the “Believe It or Not!’s”… (read more)

Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego’s National Park, celebrates 100 years of stewardship in 2013.
Main events include a Whale Watch Weekend on Feb. 9-10, the Cabrillo Bird Festival on May 11, National Parks Week from April 20-28, Parks and Open Spaces Day on June 9 and Founder’s Day on Aug. 25. It all culminates with… (read more)

The Oceanside Museum of Art is proud to present the first museum exhibition devoted to James Hubbell’s extensive sculptural oeuvre. Featuring more than 30 sculptures from the past 50 years of his career, “In Search of Shadows” explores Hubbell’s mastery of a diverse range of media including bronze, wood, glass and stone, highlighting the evolution… (read more)

Enjoy the art gallery at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center. Under the direction of Vicky DeLong, the Art Show Coordinator for the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, 10 individual or group shows are featured each year. Each exhibition is on display for one month. Link to the 2013 Art in the Park schedule. Each… (read more)

Guided nature walks at Mission Trails Regional Park, led by trail guides start from the Kumeyaay Campground Entry Station on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8:30 – 10 a.m. Trail Guides choose from three trails:
1. On the Kumeyaay Lake walk, you are surrounded by cottonwood and sycamore trees growing along-side… (read more)

The first Saturday morning of each month from 8:30 – 10:30, join a Mission Trails Regional Park Trail Guide and Tracking Team member for an adventure in wildlife tracking!
Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by resident creatures during two fun-filled hours of “dirt time.” These FREE tracking walks meet out in front… (read more)

Mission Trails Regional Park offers two ways to enjoy our feathers friends:
• Join Trail Guide and Birder Jeanne Raimond for a free adventure in bird watching on the third Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m.
• Join Trail Guide and Birder Winona Sollock for a free 90-minute class to learn five simple techniques… (read more)

Free guided nature walks are offered every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego. Join an MTRP Trail Guide in the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. for a free guided nature walk and learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park.
Trail guides choose from three… (read more)

The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park opens its new exhibit, “Lowrider Legends of San Diego” running through June 2, 2013. This exhibit features some of the finest examples of lowriders created in the San Diego area. These iconic cars have been part of the cultural landscape for decades. An ever-evolving art form, lowriders… (read more)

The Maritime Museum of San Diego will once again host its popular 12-week course on history of celestial navigation through the ages. The course will integrate the history of great voyages, maritime exploration, seaborne empire and scientific advance along with a thorough grounding in how to do celestial navigation and how it was done in… (read more)

Need a couple of hours alone? Let My Kids Clubhouse take care of the kids. Fridays, the clubhouse offers a four-hour Kids Club program from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Your child will get to play at My Kids Clubhouse and enjoy special age-appropriate games while you get stuff done. Team members are assigned specifically… (read more)

The Living Coast Discovery Center’s year-round animal exhibits typically focus on Southern California’s native animal species. But now, the center is being transformed for the spring/summer season to showcase dangerous animals from around the globe with one thing in common – they all make their homes in and around “deadly waters.”
Visitors will have a… (read more)

The 1,400-seat outdoor theatre, ideally situated on San Diego Bay, has been presenting a wide variety of major attractions since 1982. Humphreys Concerts by the Bay is located between Humphreys Restaurant and Humphreys Half Moon Inn. Please see their website for a complete listing: www.humphreysconcerts.com… (read more)

“Wing, Sting & Leggy Things” teaches kids about the varied inhabitants and curious habits of the arthropod kingdom with Insect or Spider, Life Cycle, Bug Behaviors and Camouflage. Preschoolers age 3–5 (and a parent) explore the scientific wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scientific questioning. Four 4-week sessions run monthly. Limited to eight… (read more)

Lamb’s Players Theatre presents the classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ from May 17-July 7 in the historic Spreckels Building in the charming beachside village of Coronado.
The tale of Tevye the milkman and his daughters from the popular stories of Sholem Aleichem, became one of the world’s greatest musicals. The play features memorable songs… (read more)

Forty inspiring Joe Gleason paintings have been generously lent to the Maritime Museum of San Diego from The Kelton Collection and Joe Gleason’s family. Exhibition curator, Marcus De Chevrieux, is adding to this exhibit personal artifacts from the Gleason family to give visitors more of the story behind this remarkable multi-talented man.
About the artist:… (read more)

The 18th “Wings Over Gillespie” will be a great day for the whole family! This year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 1 and 2 in El Cajon with a free youth education day May 31. As it does annually, Wings Over Gillespie will feature a representative collection of San… (read more)

Julian Gold Rush Days, which takes place the weekend of June 18-19, celebrates the discovery of gold in this mountain community with three days of events including gold panning, living history demonstrations, gold mine tours, book signings, children’s crafts, gold nugget scavenger hunt, face painting, old fashioned games, historic skits, and more activities for the… (read more)

The Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego’s Balboa Park has the honor of hosting “Pictures of the Year International” lectures & awards ceremony, one of the most highly regarded annual international competitions for photojournalism and press photography. This special day-long event will feature lectures by four speakers, all recipients of this year’s POYi awards.… (read more)

Recently Jay Johnson completed a major artifact display project at the new San Diego County Operations Center office buildings that involves recontextualizing archival materials into engaging educational and installations. The displays include County-owned and staff-donated memorabilia, ephemera and vintage items that are obsolete or still in use, actual or digital.
Join Johnson and public art… (read more)

Prepare to be dazzled when world-renowned, award-winning ambassador of the floral industry, René van Rems, demonstrates his design work inspired by what is below the water, from 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 1 at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Form, texture and colors are as rich below the surface as they are above the water.… (read more)

San Diego Event: Bring the whole family for “Family Science Saturdays: Dismantlemania!” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: 1875 El Prado in San Diego’s Balboa Park, 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1,8,15,22 and 29!
Dismantlemania! will center on the dissection of found objects (patrons welcome to bring their own), emphasizing the importance of analysis… (read more)

Save the date! Saturday, June 1 9 a.m.-noon for National Trails Day Cleanup in the Tijuana River Valley at Effie May’s Trail. Help us remove ocean-bound trash and preserve our coastline!
Saturday June 1 2013 from 9 a.m.-noon
Join WiLDCOAST for National Trails Day for a cleanup in the Tijuana River Valley
At Effie May’s… (read more)

“The Most Haunted House in San Diego” invites the public to communicate with a real ghost. Paranormal research teams have made contact with many spirits in the William Heath Davis House, recording voices and taking photos and videos to document their findings.
Join the San Diego Ghost Hunters, a professional paranormal research team, in conducting… (read more)

Kids can be part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon race weekend excitement by participating in the 3rd annual ING KiDS ROCK San Diego.
ING KiDS ROCK, is a non-timed, non-competitive event for children in grades K– 7! Kids can become marathon finishers on race day by completing a cumulative… (read more)

Enjoy a whole day of nautical family fun at the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Summer Family Day, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2.
On this special day, all children will have the opportunity to plant seeds and decorate a pot to take home. A short cruise on San Diego Bay aboard… (read more)

We’re hitting the refresh button on the original Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon! In honor of the 16th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, there will be 16 big changes for this year’s race.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of a… (read more)

By speaker Scott Harrison + IMAX Coral Reef Adventure. Rise Above Plastic, a SurfRider campaign whose mission is to reduce the impacts of plastics on San Diego’s coastal environment, discusses how to promote awareness of plastic pollution, recycling, and encourage the reduction of single-use plastics. Harrison is a former founder of the RAP campaign and… (read more)

Jewel performs at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay at 7:30 p.m. on June 3. Acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress, poet, painter, philanthropist and daughter to an Alaskan cowboy singer-songwriter, she achieved international stardom 18 years ago, and has emerged as a charismatic live performer and a respected songwriter with 10 studio albums to her credit.… (read more)

Join Downtown El Cajon Business Partners as they host Bike Night during the city’s Cajon Classic Cruise on June 5. Attracting more than 200 cars and drawing hundreds of visitors, this event features a weekly theme for visitors to view the best theme cars on the Prescott Promenade while strolling through downtown. Visitors can enjoy… (read more)

The Barrio Logan College Institute Annual Gala, a San Diego event, is held for the third time at The New Children’s Museum, where you can meet some of San Diego’s most impressive students as they prepare to be the first in their families to go to college!
Enjoy student stories, fine food and cocktails, live… (read more)

Exploring Ethics celebrates Women in Science on the 50th anniversary of Rachel Carson’s landmark Silent Spring. Carson biographer Linda Lear will discuss how far we have come since the book was written and how far we have yet to go. In conjunction with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, the Fleet welcomes guests… (read more)

Learn the art of origami the Wednesday, June 5, at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.
The traditional art of paper folding has evolved into a venerable modern art form with solid foundations in math and science. A flat sheet of material is transformed into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting… (read more)

Experience how Ernest Silva develops his signature iconography during this San Diego event, Oceanside Museum of Art’s “Artists@Work: Ernest Silva” program on Thursday, June 6, 6-9 p.m.
Launched in 2012, the Artists@Work program is designed to provide a firsthand look at the creative process. By commissioning a different artist or artist collaborative to produce an… (read more)

Plants will dig into nature so kids learn from Flora & Fauna, Plant Structures and Sprouting. Preschoolers age 3–5 (and a parent) explore the scientific wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scientific questioning. Four 4-week sessions run monthly. Limited to eight students per class. Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning 9-10:30 a.m. This… (read more)

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals make their debut appearance at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay at 7:30 p.m. June 6. They are like a modern-day version of Tina Turner stroking the microphone in a spangled mini-dress while fronting the Rolling Stones circa Sticky Fingers.
Their self-made 2005 debut album, Nothing but the Water revealed a… (read more)

Friday Night Liberty, a night of free, open studios, galleries, museums and more! Experience three new exhibitions at Visions Art Museum, create some ceramics with local artist Brett Al-Azzawi at The Hot Spot, or take stroll through the Barracks for an innovative artistic experience. Get a behind the scenes tour of California State Park’s creative… (read more)

Join Sophie’s Gallery for a public reception showcasing artist Ted Meyer’s work from 5-9 p.m. June 7. Enjoy his art while listening to live music by Stage 4, sipping on wine and snacking on hors d’oeuvres at this San Diego event.
About Ted: Ted won his first art show at age 6 after copying a… (read more)

“Dinner and a Concert,” formerly “Concerts on the Promenade,” is a weekly San Diego event concert and dance hosted by Downtown El Cajon Business Partners, performed on the Prescott Promenade, which is surrounded by a variety of restaurants. On June 7, enjoy a doo-wop performance by The Choice Entertainers, one of San Diego’s hottest ACapaella… (read more)

Game on!” is the theme for the 2013 San Diego County Fair! The summer of 2013 promises to be filled with fun and games galore for 24 days. The Fair will spotlight classic and nostalgic games we grew up with and show how games have evolved over the years. From board games and pinball, to… (read more)

Have you ever seen a cephalopod? Get an inside look at the anatomy that makes these creatures so fascinating. Girls in grades 5–8 can join the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center on the second Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Noon-2; Members $12, nonmembers $14; must pre-register by calling (619) 238-1233 x806.… (read more)

The Gaslamp Quarter Association is pleased to host the 20th annual Taste of Gaslamp, San Diego’s original urban culinary walking tour, on Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9 from 1 to 4 p.m.
From the pickiest eater to the veteran gourmand, all are welcome to enjoy this year’s Taste of Gaslamp, featuring 30 Gaslamp Quarter restaurants… (read more)

San Diego Event: Bring the whole family for “Family Science Saturdays: Dismantlemania!” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: 1875 El Prado in San Diego’s Balboa Park, 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1,8,15,22 and 29!
Dismantlemania! will center on the dissection of found objects (patrons welcome to bring their own), emphasizing the importance of analysis… (read more)

The San Diego Symphony presents The Myriad Trio, an all-star San Diego lineup of Brian Chen (viola), Demarre McGill (flute), and Julie Smith (harp) at 7:30 p.m. June 10.
Program Details:
BEETHOVEN: Seven Variations on “Bei Maennern welche Liebe fuehlen”
BEETHOVEN: Sonata in A major for cello and piano
BEETHOVEN: Serenade, Op. 25
MOZART: Trio… (read more)

Attracting more than 200 cars and drawing hundreds of visitors, Cajon Classic Cruise, a San Diego event, features Charger Steve and his “starz carz” from movies and television. View the best theme cars on the Prescott Promenade while strolling through downtown. Visitors can enjoy dinner and drink specials from local restaurants, bounce houses for the… (read more)

Pop music royalty, passionate philanthropist and super mom, Cyndi Lauper kicks off her “She’s So Unusual Tour” at Humphreys at 7:30 p.m. June 12 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album. Lauper will perform the record-setting album in its entirety. Recorded and released in 1983, She’s So Unusual, is a colorful portrait… (read more)

Turn up the heat and celebrate the season of tank tops and flip flops in style from 6:30-10 p.m. June 13 at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center! Nosh on nibbles from San Diego’s favorite restaurants and sip cool drinks while soaking up the ambiance. Find out what a Slinky has in common with surfing,… (read more)

The California Music Industry Summit is a intensive three-day artist showcase and two-day music business convention with panels, workshops, and exhibits. Independent artists from all backgrounds, genres and parts of the country will be given a chance to not only let their music and voices be heard but to take advantage of an amazing opportunity… (read more)

“Dinner and a Concert,” formerly “Concerts on the Promenade,” is a weekly San Diego event concert and dance hosted by Downtown El Cajon Business Partners, performed on the Prescott Promenade, which is surrounded by a variety of restaurants. On June 14, enjoy a live performance by The Heroes. Their classic rock and dance songs are… (read more)

A special Flag Day ceremony will be observed at the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town State Park on Friday, June 14. The festivities start at 4:45 p.m. with a Color Guard and Retiring of the Colors by the MCRD Marine Corps Color Guard and a 5 p.m. program followed by a reception and… (read more)

San Diego Event: Bring the whole family for “Family Science Saturdays: Dismantlemania!” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: 1875 El Prado in San Diego’s Balboa Park, 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1,8,15,22 and 29!
Dismantlemania! will center on the dissection of found objects (patrons welcome to bring their own), emphasizing the importance of analysis… (read more)

On Saturday June 15, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Mormon Battalion Center will hold an activity for the community in the Old Town Plaza. June’s activity will be Laundresses. Discover not only how early pioneers did their laundry but the unbelievable contributions of the women who accompanied the Mormon Battalion (Army of… (read more)

Send your father to “Flight School” this Father’s Day at Marina Kitchen, where dads can enjoy flights of craft beer, select wine or small batch bourbon. The flights are offered as part of the restaurant’s Father’s Day celebration, which includes a three-course prix fixe menu designed with dads in mind. Marina Kitchen’s Father’s Day menu… (read more)

Kids in grades 1-8 are invited to Youth Media & Tech Camp this summer! Each session explores various elements of filmmaking and media production and campers create something new everyday. The program includes demonstrations, creative collaboration, and hands-on projects. Students can sign-up for multiple weeks and choose and attend multiple sessions to build upon their… (read more)

Bring your Pops in for the famous $5 2banger at Tavern at the Beach for Father’s Day! Our beer/cocktail and a shot will help you get Dad buzzed on the cheap! Tavern at the Beach is at 1200 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach. Call (858) 272-6066 or visit tavernatthebeach.com… (read more).

Michael McDonald’s distinctive and soulful sound along with his formidable songwriting and keyboard skills, have made him a celebrated musical presence for four decades. From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” through two highly-acclaimed Motown covers albums, the five-time Grammy-winner is an artist whose… (read more)

The propulsive roots-based, harmony laden, guitar driven style of The Doobie Brothers has sold an estimated 40 million records over the course of four decades. Their indelible contributions to the American songbook, from “Listen To The Music” and “China Grove” to “Black Water” and “Long Train Runnin’”, remain as beloved and relevant as ever. Original… (read more)

After more than 60 years in show business, comedian, best-selling author, Tony-nominated actress, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, jewelry designer, red-carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman and mother and grandmother, Joan Rivers is known as one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. Don’t miss out… (read more)

“Dinner and a Concert,” formerly “Concerts on the Promenade,” is a weekly concert and dance hosted by Downtown El Cajon Business Partners, performed on the Prescott Promenade, which is surrounded by a variety of restaurants. On June 21, enjoy a live performance by The 80z All Stars. They’ll take you back to the ’80s with… (read more)

The 27th Annual La Jolla Festival of the Arts™ will take place June 22-23, 2013 on then beautiful coastal campus of UC San Diego at Warren Field. The festival will feature nearly 200 prestigious local and national artists, delectable cuisine and live music in a scenic environment where guests can stroll with a glass of… (read more)

This one-of-a-kind youth soccer tournament brings the fight against breast cancer to the soccer field on June 22-23, 2013. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the San Diego Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation.
The 2nd Annual Kickin’ It Challenge, a two-day youth soccer tournament… (read more)

San Diego Event: Bring the whole family for “Family Science Saturdays: Dismantlemania!” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: 1875 El Prado in San Diego’s Balboa Park, 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1,8,15,22 and 29!
Dismantlemania! will center on the dissection of found objects (patrons welcome to bring their own), emphasizing the importance of analysis… (read more)

The 34th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival, set for 10 a.m. June 22, 2013, will offer attendees eclectic fun in the sun that’s great for all ages. Join more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day for tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping and more. The chili competition will feature more… (read more)

Dive into a week of fun! Explore the ocean and the magnificent wonders found beneath the waves without leaving the aquarium. Learn about jiggling jellies, scuttling crabs, slip-sliding snails, toothy sharks, and massive mammals! This engaging camp features hands-on activities, games, role-playing, and live animals. Week-long, half-day camp; $210; For children entering Pre-K and Kindergarten… (read more)

Enjoy five half-days of fun learning about the amazing habitats found across the sea and the interesting animals that reside there! Observe and touch live animals from teeming tide pools, enchanted kelp forests, colorful coral reefs, soft sandy beaches and the blue open ocean. Each session features stories, crafts, hands-on experiences and aquarium visits. For… (read more)

Learn about unique ocean habitats as you embark on a high-seas adventure around the world. “Travel” to a new location each day and discover the rare and amazing animals that live there. From the Arctic to the deep sea, you’ll bring home crafty mementos that will highlight your unforgettable voyage to amazing habitats around the… (read more)

What would it be like to grow up in the ocean? Discover how sharks, otters, turtles, penguins, and sea stars grow and survive in their watery homes. Make and take home fun educational projects incorporating these exciting discoveries. Each session features stories, interactive games, aquarium visits, and live animal interactions. For children entering grades 1st-2nd… (read more)

Explore the seashore and aquarium through exciting activities ranging from mussel-clump dissections and fish printing to animal investigations. Daily hands-on science projects will reveal amazing ocean discoveries. Parents are invited to an ocean showcase on the last day of camp. Campers must provide their own lunches and transportation to and from each day’s location. Please… (read more)

Learn about San Diego’s local ocean habitats and discover the amazing adaptations of the animals that live there. During visits to the aquarium and local beaches, hands-on projects will help to develop understanding of our ocean. Explore your creative side as your see how artists around the world present their respect for the ocean. Parents… (read more)

Have you ever seen an octopus, touched a brittle star, or taken a swim with a fish? Explore local marine habitats and enjoy live animal encounters as you take the plunge this summer with our experienced staff to learn the fun and easy sport of snorkeling. Visit the calm waters of Mission Bay, La Jolla… (read more)

Become a shark expert as you spend the week investigating and encountering a variety of sharks. Learn about shark biology, behavior, and conservation through observation and hands-on activities. Snorkel with local sharks and meet Scripps Institution of Oceanography shark researchers.
For children entering 4th-6th grade in Fall 2013. Limited to 15 participants per session. Locations:… (read more)

What would it be like to be a marine biologist? Join us for a week and find out! Experience this profession through hands-on activities, dissections, beach sampling, and a trip to the Scripps pier. Learn the techniques and tools scientists use to explore the biological ocean realm. From tiny plankton to fascinating sharks this camp… (read more)

Learn to surf, snorkel, and practice hands-on oceanography in this popular camp. Experienced instructors will teach basic surfing, boogie-boarding, and snorkeling skills, while introducing campers to related marine science topics such as waves, rip currents, and near-shore marine life. Campers must provide their own lunches, snorkel equipment, and transportation to and from each day’s location.… (read more)

Dreaming of a career in oceanography? Our five-day program provides a fun and educational glimpse into Scripps Institution of Oceanography by visiting scientists in their labs. See what it’s really like to be an oceanographer through hands-on experiments and field explorations. Please note: This camp does not include aquatic sports.
For children entering grades 7th-9th… (read more)

Surf’s up! Dive into the perfect blend of ocean sports, beach exploration, and marine science activities. Hone your surfing and oceanographic skills as you learn how beach shape and the ocean bottom play important roles in the waves we ride. Go snorkeling and kayaking to observe animals that share the waves with us. Campers must… (read more)

Join Phil’s BBQ and Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County on Monday, June 24, for the 5th Annual Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark.
Fill up on Phil’s mesquite-grilled BBQ and take in a Padres game to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters’ military mentoring program, Operation Bigs. Phil’s Big BBQ is one of… (read more)

Weekly, half-day Summer Camps designed to be fun, educational and hands-on and to incorporate the Fleet’s exhibit galleries. Camps (for Pre-K, Grades 1–2, 3–4, 5–8): Kid City: Construction Crew; Chemistry in the Kitchen, Energy Explorers, Secondhand Science, Superhero Science, Weird & Wacky Science, Toy Lab; Green Engineering, Shocking Forces, Medieval Inventions, Ahoy! Arrrr! Pirate Camp!,… (read more)

Multi Grammy-winner, American soul singer and songwriter, whose work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz, Erykah Badu is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. Early in her career, Badu was recognizable for wearing very large… (read more)

Join the San Diego Symphony for the beginning of its Summer Pops concerts with its sixth annual Tux ‘n Tennies Summer Bash at Embarcadero Marina Park South (206 Marina Park Way, San Diego. A gala will be at 6 p.m. with Guest Artist and San Diego Symphony, 8:30 p.m.
Then “Get Down Tonight!” Relive the… (read more)

Chris Mann certainly shined as a finalist on NBC TV The Voice, but his star has risen even higher since the hit show’s second season. In 2012, Mann signed with Faircraft/Republic. His debut full-length, Roads, introduced a whole new generation to the classical-pop genre and shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart and… (read more)

Luis Romero was an 18-year-old police cadet who proudly served the Escondido Police Department for two years, volunteering hundreds of hours of community service. Luis was working to meet his ultimate career goal of becoming an Escondido Police Officer. He was one of the many young men and women who benefited through the youth law… (read more)

The original bad boys of rock ‘n’ roll are back via a high-energy tribute to Jagger and company at 7:30 p.m. June 28-29 at the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops concerts. Rolling Stones songs are legendary. Mick’s strut iconic. The British Invasion returns with “Satisfaction,” “Under My Thumb,” “Brown Sugar” and “Paint it Black.” Ticket… (read more)

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is having a FREE family-friendly day of fun! Enjoy hands-on cooking, gardening, crafts, nutrition, and physical activities in a beautiful outdoor garden setting at this family-friendly San Diego event. A Day of Play promotes healthy living and is hosted by Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center with support from First 5… (read more)

At once comic, contemplative and expressive of the human condition, Ernest Silva’s body of work reflects his interest in using multiple-narratives to explore personal and universal images. Recognized for his metaphoric imagery of deer, lighthouses, water, birds and figures, Silva will present an engaging conversation between his earlier and more recent work occupying two exhibition… (read more)

The diversity of Jay Johnson’s chosen media is paralleled in his constant exploration of new modes of expression that reflect his dry humor and inventive nature. Working in a wide variety of sculptural media including found and reclaimed objects, wood, metal, clay and paper, each of Johnson’s works hint at satirical short stores derived from… (read more)

Dismantlemania! will center on the dissection of found objects (patrons welcome to bring their own), emphasizing the importance of analysis and the development of the valuable skill of reverse engineering. Challenge Saturday, the last Saturday of each month, will culminate in two visitor contests: the first to successfully evaluate the use of parts from the… (read more)

Celebrate Independence Day early when the San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce & Business Association hosts the Fourth of July Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Cesar Chavez park at Larsen Field. This free family friendly event will feature an inflatable city for children,… (read more)

“The Most Haunted House in San Diego” invites the public to communicate with a real ghost. Paranormal research teams have made contact with many spirits in the William Heath Davis House, recording voices and taking photos and videos to document their findings.
Join the San Diego Ghost Hunters, a professional paranormal research team, in conducting… (read more)

Help to prevent storm-drain pollution in the City of San Diego through storm-drain stenciling, with I Love A Clean San Diego. By marking the drains with a pollution prevention message, you are educating the public that no oil, soap, or debris should go down the drains. Urban storm-water runoff is considered the biggest contributor to… (read more)

The Adopt-A-Beach program gives people of all ages the opportunity to learn about and actively participate in conserving coastal resources. The Adopt-A-Beach program is I Love A Clean San Diego’s most popular volunteer program.
ILACSD has recently expanded the program from over 80 beach areas to now include inland areas! Anyone can participate in the… (read more)

Cabrillo National Monument blows out 100 candles at its birthday party this October, but first it needs a cake!
Bakers and decorators are invited to participate in the Cabrillo Centennial Cake-off Contest. The event will be held in con­junc­tion with the weekend long, Centennial Festival Oct. 12-14, 2013. The cake contest event, viewing and judging… (read more)

Cabrillo National Monument celebrates its 100th birthday this year. To mark this milestone, the monument is hosting an essay contest open to all 4th-12th grade San Diego County students. The first-place winner in each category will receive $50 cash and $50 for their classroom, be recognized by the Superintendent at the Centennial Commemorative Ceremony in… (read more)

Escape from the ordinary and step into the shockingly odd world of Ripley at “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” at the San Diego Air & Space Museum! This is the first time a Ripley’s exhibition has been a San Diego event since the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935.
View the “Believe It or Not!’s”… (read more)

Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego’s National Park, celebrates 100 years of stewardship in 2013.
Main events include a Whale Watch Weekend on Feb. 9-10, the Cabrillo Bird Festival on May 11, National Parks Week from April 20-28, Parks and Open Spaces Day on June 9 and Founder’s Day on Aug. 25. It all culminates with… (read more)

Enjoy the art gallery at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center. Under the direction of Vicky DeLong, the Art Show Coordinator for the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, 10 individual or group shows are featured each year. Each exhibition is on display for one month. Link to the 2013 Art in the Park schedule. Each… (read more)

Guided nature walks at Mission Trails Regional Park, led by trail guides start from the Kumeyaay Campground Entry Station on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8:30 – 10 a.m. Trail Guides choose from three trails:
1. On the Kumeyaay Lake walk, you are surrounded by cottonwood and sycamore trees growing along-side… (read more)

The first Saturday morning of each month from 8:30 – 10:30, join a Mission Trails Regional Park Trail Guide and Tracking Team member for an adventure in wildlife tracking!
Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by resident creatures during two fun-filled hours of “dirt time.” These FREE tracking walks meet out in front… (read more)

Mission Trails Regional Park offers two ways to enjoy our feathers friends:
• Join Trail Guide and Birder Jeanne Raimond for a free adventure in bird watching on the third Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m.
• Join Trail Guide and Birder Winona Sollock for a free 90-minute class to learn five simple techniques… (read more)

Free guided nature walks are offered every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego. Join an MTRP Trail Guide in the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. for a free guided nature walk and learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park.
Trail guides choose from three… (read more)

Need a couple of hours alone? Let My Kids Clubhouse take care of the kids. Fridays, the clubhouse offers a four-hour Kids Club program from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Your child will get to play at My Kids Clubhouse and enjoy special age-appropriate games while you get stuff done. Team members are assigned specifically… (read more)

The Living Coast Discovery Center’s year-round animal exhibits typically focus on Southern California’s native animal species. But now, the center is being transformed for the spring/summer season to showcase dangerous animals from around the globe with one thing in common – they all make their homes in and around “deadly waters.”
Visitors will have a… (read more)

The 1,400-seat outdoor theatre, ideally situated on San Diego Bay, has been presenting a wide variety of major attractions since 1982. Humphreys Concerts by the Bay is located between Humphreys Restaurant and Humphreys Half Moon Inn. Please see their website for a complete listing: www.humphreysconcerts.com… (read more)

Lamb’s Players Theatre presents the classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ from May 17-July 7 in the historic Spreckels Building in the charming beachside village of Coronado.
The tale of Tevye the milkman and his daughters from the popular stories of Sholem Aleichem, became one of the world’s greatest musicals. The play features memorable songs… (read more)

Forty inspiring Joe Gleason paintings have been generously lent to the Maritime Museum of San Diego from The Kelton Collection and Joe Gleason’s family. Exhibition curator, Marcus De Chevrieux, is adding to this exhibit personal artifacts from the Gleason family to give visitors more of the story behind this remarkable multi-talented man.
About the artist:… (read more)

Game on!” is the theme for the 2013 San Diego County Fair! The summer of 2013 promises to be filled with fun and games galore for 24 days. The Fair will spotlight classic and nostalgic games we grew up with and show how games have evolved over the years. From board games and pinball, to… (read more)

Kids in grades 1-8 are invited to Youth Media & Tech Camp this summer! Each session explores various elements of filmmaking and media production and campers create something new everyday. The program includes demonstrations, creative collaboration, and hands-on projects. Students can sign-up for multiple weeks and choose and attend multiple sessions to build upon their… (read more)

Dive into a week of fun! Explore the ocean and the magnificent wonders found beneath the waves without leaving the aquarium. Learn about jiggling jellies, scuttling crabs, slip-sliding snails, toothy sharks, and massive mammals! This engaging camp features hands-on activities, games, role-playing, and live animals. Week-long, half-day camp; $210; For children entering Pre-K and Kindergarten… (read more)

Enjoy five half-days of fun learning about the amazing habitats found across the sea and the interesting animals that reside there! Observe and touch live animals from teeming tide pools, enchanted kelp forests, colorful coral reefs, soft sandy beaches and the blue open ocean. Each session features stories, crafts, hands-on experiences and aquarium visits. For… (read more)

Learn about unique ocean habitats as you embark on a high-seas adventure around the world. “Travel” to a new location each day and discover the rare and amazing animals that live there. From the Arctic to the deep sea, you’ll bring home crafty mementos that will highlight your unforgettable voyage to amazing habitats around the… (read more)

What would it be like to grow up in the ocean? Discover how sharks, otters, turtles, penguins, and sea stars grow and survive in their watery homes. Make and take home fun educational projects incorporating these exciting discoveries. Each session features stories, interactive games, aquarium visits, and live animal interactions. For children entering grades 1st-2nd… (read more)

Explore the seashore and aquarium through exciting activities ranging from mussel-clump dissections and fish printing to animal investigations. Daily hands-on science projects will reveal amazing ocean discoveries. Parents are invited to an ocean showcase on the last day of camp. Campers must provide their own lunches and transportation to and from each day’s location. Please… (read more)

Learn about San Diego’s local ocean habitats and discover the amazing adaptations of the animals that live there. During visits to the aquarium and local beaches, hands-on projects will help to develop understanding of our ocean. Explore your creative side as your see how artists around the world present their respect for the ocean. Parents… (read more)

Have you ever seen an octopus, touched a brittle star, or taken a swim with a fish? Explore local marine habitats and enjoy live animal encounters as you take the plunge this summer with our experienced staff to learn the fun and easy sport of snorkeling. Visit the calm waters of Mission Bay, La Jolla… (read more)

Become a shark expert as you spend the week investigating and encountering a variety of sharks. Learn about shark biology, behavior, and conservation through observation and hands-on activities. Snorkel with local sharks and meet Scripps Institution of Oceanography shark researchers.
For children entering 4th-6th grade in Fall 2013. Limited to 15 participants per session. Locations:… (read more)

What would it be like to be a marine biologist? Join us for a week and find out! Experience this profession through hands-on activities, dissections, beach sampling, and a trip to the Scripps pier. Learn the techniques and tools scientists use to explore the biological ocean realm. From tiny plankton to fascinating sharks this camp… (read more)

Learn to surf, snorkel, and practice hands-on oceanography in this popular camp. Experienced instructors will teach basic surfing, boogie-boarding, and snorkeling skills, while introducing campers to related marine science topics such as waves, rip currents, and near-shore marine life. Campers must provide their own lunches, snorkel equipment, and transportation to and from each day’s location.… (read more)

Dreaming of a career in oceanography? Our five-day program provides a fun and educational glimpse into Scripps Institution of Oceanography by visiting scientists in their labs. See what it’s really like to be an oceanographer through hands-on experiments and field explorations. Please note: This camp does not include aquatic sports.
For children entering grades 7th-9th… (read more)

Surf’s up! Dive into the perfect blend of ocean sports, beach exploration, and marine science activities. Hone your surfing and oceanographic skills as you learn how beach shape and the ocean bottom play important roles in the waves we ride. Go snorkeling and kayaking to observe animals that share the waves with us. Campers must… (read more)

Weekly, half-day Summer Camps designed to be fun, educational and hands-on and to incorporate the Fleet’s exhibit galleries. Camps (for Pre-K, Grades 1–2, 3–4, 5–8): Kid City: Construction Crew; Chemistry in the Kitchen, Energy Explorers, Secondhand Science, Superhero Science, Weird & Wacky Science, Toy Lab; Green Engineering, Shocking Forces, Medieval Inventions, Ahoy! Arrrr! Pirate Camp!,… (read more)

Want to learn the art of ballet this summer? San Diego Civic Youth Ballet offers half-day camps for children ages 4 to 10 in the heart of Balboa Park! Camp consists of a daily ballet class where students are introduced to the technical aspects of ballet as well as the concepts of musicality and performance.… (read more)

After a wildly successful trek last year, Art Alexakis, frontman for the alternative rock outfit Everclear, is bringing Summerland back for 2013, hitting more than 35 U.S. cities. This time out, Everclear will share the stage with fellow rock bands Live, Filter and Sponge, for a decidedly edgier Summerland trek. Turn on radio stations across… (read more)

July 4th is the annual fireworks show off of the Ocean Beach Pier at 9 p.m. The grand finale for this well celebrated week that starts on Saturday, June 26th with the Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival, now a 31 year OB Tradition! For more info call 619-224-4906 or visit oceanbeachsandiego.com

Celebrate America’s birthday in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on Thursday, July 4.
The old-fashioned 1800s celebration runs from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and begins with a morning parade, followed by crafts and activities of early San Diego. The fun also includes wagon rides, period games, music, food specials, pie-eating contest, flag raising, a… (read more)

Coronado Independence Day activities kick off with a 15k Run/Walk at dawn. The day includes a rough-water swim at North Beach, the famous two-hour parade along Orange Avenue, Art-in-the-Park, a concert in Spreckels Park, and culminates with spectacular fireworks over Glorietta Bay. http://www.ecoronado.com/4th… (read more)

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the San Diego Symphony at its Summer Pops venue. Bill Conti, the symphony’s new principal pops conductor, famed “Rocky” composer and Oscar® and five-time Emmy® Award-winner, leads the way. It’ll be a patriotic extravaganza with all-American hits from Main Street to Broadway, complete with John Philip Sousa marches, a… (read more)

Grammy-winning rock group America is back! It wouldn’t be summer at Humphrey’s without America seducing its fans with “Horse With No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” “Daisy Jane” and “You Can Do Magic.” Timeless songs that still ring true thanks to the buoyant harmonies of Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell. (They haven’t missed a summer… (read more)