A Weekend in San Diego: April 8-10, 2011
ALL WEEKEND:
6-Hour Cruise To The Coronado Island Marine Sanctuary with the San Diego Natural History Museum
Price: Adults: $50, Children: $35, Seniors: $45, Museum Members receive a $5 discount
Voyage into Mexican waters on a six-hour adventure to the wildlife sanctuary of the Coronado Islands with H&M Landing. Explore the realm of the California Gray Whale and enjoy whales, sea lions, harbor seals, dolphins, up to 80 varieties of sea birds, kelp forests and other marine wildlife-much of which are just a few feet away! Click on the link for more information and to buy tickets now! http://sdnhm.org/education/whales/
Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Price: $19-35
Prime time for whale watching in San Diego is from December through January for the southern migration, and February through March for the northern migration. With the excellent weather this weekend, it is a perfect time to see this magnificent migration in action. Join Flagship San Diego as they embark on a fully narrated three and one-half hour adventure allowing close-up views of gray whales. Call (619) 234-4111, or visit www.flagshipsd.com. Hornblower Cruises and Events offers memorable three and one-half hour whale watching cruises professionally narrated by Captains and trained naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum. Call (888) 467-6256, or visit www.hornblower.com. Dennis Conner’s America’s Cup Experience offers daily whale watching tours aboard a yacht, either private or public tours available. Call (619) 922-6215 or visit http://www.stars-stripes.com. 
For a different style of whale watching, join Xplore Offshore’s open-ended adventure of a lifetime. Moving with the whales on an ocean raft is a truly unique experience. Call (858) 456-1636, or visit www.xploreoffshore.com. To spot a gray whale swimming off our coastline by kayak is a spectacular sight. Along the way, observe stunning reefs and marine life native to our area while exploring sea cliffs. La Jolla Kayak. Call (858) 459-1114, or visit www.lajollakayak.com. Hike Bike Kayak. (866) 425-2925. www.hikebikekayak.com. Click here for discounts.
Kobey’s Swap Meet at the Valley View Casino Center (Formally San Diego Sports Arena)
Price: $.50 on Friday, $1 on Saturday, Kids 11 and under free
This is the largest swap meet in San Diego and the 3rd largest on the West Coast. The swap meet is located at the Valley View Casino Center (Click here for map and directions), featuring over a 1000 vendors with unique sought after and inexpensive merchandise. Truly a shopper’s paradise and bargainers dream. Click here for our coupon!
San Diego Zoo’s Cans for Critters Recycling Program
Price: n/a
Help protect wildlife one recyclable at a time! If you love animals and want to make a difference in the world, the San Diego Zoo needs your help. The Cans for Critters program gives kids, schools, groups, and companies the opportunity to help protect wildlife all over the planet while they reduce, reuse, and recycle. More than 85% of every dollar you give will go toward the San Diego Zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts. Join today by registering with Cans for Critters. Recycle as much as you can by Earth Day, April 22, 2011, to win great prizes. Jamboree Days: San Diego Zoo – May 14, Safari Park – May 21. www.sandiegozoo.org. Click here for a $3 off admission coupon!
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad
Price: $10.00 for Adults, $9.00 for Seniors 60+, $5.00 for Children 3 – 10, Children 2 and under are Free, Season Passes: $20.00 for Adults, $18.00 Seniors 60+, $10.00 for Children 3 – 10
Enjoy nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad Ranch! This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, is also one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California. These flowers are in full bloom for about six to eight weeks each year-from early March through early May- bringing the fields back to life! Come enjoy this color attraction March 1st through May 8, 2011.
Groundswell at The Old Globe Theatre
Price: $29-67, Buy Tickets Here
Come to The Old Globe Theatre this weekend and watch this searing and suspenseful drama that took New York by storm last season. In a small lodge on the ferociously rocky coast of South Africa, two men plot to convince their lone guest to invest in their diamond mining scheme. The three men find themselves caught in a power struggle fueled by greed and desperation and will go to any length to secure a chance at a better life. This unforgettable thriller offers a provocative look at a society still haunted by its divided past.
When: March 12-April 17
Where: The Old Globe Theatre (Click here for map & directions)
Show Times:
- Friday, 4/08: 8pm
- Saturday 4/09: 2pm, 8pm
- Sunday 4/10: 2pm, 7pm
Rafta, Rafta at The Old Globe Theatre
Winner of the 2008 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy for its acclaimed run at The National Theatre in London and a hit with critics and audiences in New York, Rafta, Rafta… takes a hilarious look at the generational divide on sex and marriage within a close-knit Indian family living in London. Following their wedding, two newlyweds find that starting their life together under the groom’s family’s roof is no honeymoon. With warmth and humor, this British comedy examines what happens when a young couple must choose between saving money or their marriage. www.theoldglobe.org. 619-234-5623.
When: March 19-April 24 2011
Where: The Old Globe Theatre (Click here for a map and directions)
Tickets: $29-85, Buy Tickets Here
Show Times:
- Friday, 4/08: 8pm
- Saturday, 4/09: 2pm, 8pm
- Sunday, 4/10: 2pm, 7pm
FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY:
Shotgun Wedding Anniversary at the Imperial House Restaurant
Price: $30-59.50
The newest show takes on a tale of ill-fated love as old as time. It begins with a question…What happens after 25 years of marriage in a less-than-blissful union? For Basil and Petals, it can be MURDER…just ask the groom! Pedals has planned a nostalgic tribute to their nuptials and instead finds herself wearing black and seeing red! After all, the family fortune is at stake. Help solve this hilarious mystery! Show starts at 8pm. Click here to buy tickets and click here for directions!
Or, By Liz Duffy Adams: at MOXIE Theatre
Price: $20-40, Buy Tickets Here or call the box office 858-598-7620
It’s true that Aphra Behn is considered the first female playwright and that before she was a playwright she was a poet and a spy. It’s also true that Nell Gwynne was the hottest actress in town when Aphra was writing…but whether or not Aphra hid Nell in her bedroom just before the two ‘got it on’ so she could entertain her other lover, King Charles II, is more than up for debate. MOXIE’s favorite playwright Liz Duffy Adams, who also penned the imaginative Dog Act, Wet and The Listener, mixes fact and fiction in her newest play ‘Or,‘ a witty and sexy Restoration romp which makes its San Diego debut at MOXIE in March.
Or, follows Aphra Behn as she tries to finish that play she hopes will make her career but interruptions from her lovers make it hard to concentrate. Behn’s front door is always swinging as King Charles II, Nell Gwynne and double-agent William Scott as well as a host of other characters pass through in a bevy of quick costume changes and lightning fast exits and entrances. It’s delicious. www.moxietheatre.com/or.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY:
Encinitas Street Fair
Price: Free
The Encinitas Street Faire is located down the center of six blocks of scenic South Coast Highway 101, two blocks from the Pacific Ocean. This two-day fair draws crowds exceeding 100,000 and features a booth arrangement that provides half of the vendors with two adjoining sides open to traffic, if they choose. Browse among 400 unique booths featuring a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, clothing, items from around the world, and more. In the spring, children’s rides, four live stages, and the Karl Strauss Brewery beer garden guarantee that you’ll find fun for the whole family at the annual Encinitas Street Faire, ongoing since 1983!
FRIDAY, 4/08:
Science Friday at the San Diego Botanic Garden
Price: Free with admission or membership
From 2-4pm, Science Friday happens every Friday at the Hamilton Children’s Garden at the San Diego Botanic Garden to learn more about nature. There may be insects to observe, plants to study, or birds to watch. Sitting quietly with some of their new books about nature would be your choice. From 2-4pm. Click here for a 50% off coupon! www.sdbgarden.org
Young Scientists Preschool Science Program at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center 
Price: $80
Preschool children – age 3 to 5 – and their parent explore the scientific wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scientific questioning. The 4-week sessions meet weekly every Wednesday, Thursday or Friday morning. Class size is limited to 8 students per class. This week’s focus is engineering, specifically theme parks! Click here for a coupon. http://www.rhfleet.org
SATURDAY, 4/09:
Saturday Slugs at the San Diego Botanic Garden
Prices: Free with admission or membership
Every Saturday at the Gardens at the San Diego Botanic Garden, children can connect with nature, learn some science and have some outdoor fun! This Saturday is all about storytelling, where there will be stories to listen to under the shade structure at the upper level of Hamilton Children’s Garden. Click here for a 50% off coupon! www.sdbgarden.org.
Race for RACE 5K Run with Museum of Man
Join the San Diego Museum of Man and everyone for the very first SDMoM-sponsored 5K run, in memory of Alan Jaffe and in conjunction with the American Anthropological Association’s exhibit RACE: Are We So Different?, on display at SDMoM through May 15, 2011. Proceeds support Monarch School and SDMoM educational programs, aimed at promoting acceptance through education. Click here for more information.
Schedule (rain or shine):
Registration: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
5K Run: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Expo: 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Awards ceremony will follow the race.
Downtown Oceanside History Walk
Price: Free
The Oceanside Historical Society features Downtown History Walks on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Your tour guide will be Oceanside native and 101 historian John Daley. They begin their walks at the Oceanside Civic Center Fountain at Coast Highway and Pier View Way, where they take participants to historic homes, churches, and banks, three Irving J. Gill buildings, the famed ‘Top Gun’ house, the Oceanside Pier and bandshell and variety of other sites. Walks are free and open to everyone and are pleasantly paced so folks of all ages can participate. The tour takes about 2 hours. If you have any questions you can call (760) 722-4786.
Balboa Barks at Balboa Park
Price: $7, free parking
THE FESTIVAL:
Formerly called Woofstock, the festival celebrates the human-canine bond. Be amazed by Disc Dogs in Southern California. Check out the Ballistic Racers Flyball Team , see the fastest flyball Yorkshire Terrier, and try your dog on the course. See Canine Companions assistance dog demonstrations. Let your pooch play in the K9 Agility Playground! There are lots of fun contests for dogs (all with free entry) and games and crafts for kids. Shop ’til you drop at dozens of unique vendor booths, and place your bids in the silent auction that takes place from 10:00AM to 1 PM!
THE WALK:
Register for the Peace, Love & Canine Companions dog walk (approx. 1.3 miles) to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. Walk registration fee ($35 adult, $15 child, $75 family) includes a cool BALBOA BARKS t-shirt, free festival admission and a sWAG bag filled with great surprises! The walk precedes the BALBOA BARKS Festival and begins at 9:00AM.
WHO: Everyone (and their dog) is invited
WHERE: Balboa Park’s Presidents Lawn in San Diego, California
WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10AM to 3PM
HOW MUCH: General admission is only $7 (children 5 and under are free) and parking is FREE. All paid admissions will receive a $5 off coupon for Henry’s Markets ($5 off purchase of $30, while supplies last).
WHY: All proceeds benefit Canine Companions for Independence, a local nonprofit organization that provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities completely free of charge.
CityBeat Festival of Beers
Price: $32 advance, $37 day of
Come enjoy a day of beer and music. How can it get any better? Entry to the festival gets you unlimited tasters, plus live music on the Bar Pink Stage — all afternoon! Food will be available for an additional cost. Must be 21 or older to attend this event. Click here for a full list of participating breweries and click here for a list of live performances
WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 2011
WHERE: In front of the Lafayette Hotel located at 2223 El Cajon Blvd.
TIME: VIP 1pm – 5:30pm (Last Call at 5pm), GA 2pm – 5:30pm (Last Call at 5pm)
COST: $32 in advance, $37 day of
*Get your tickets now because the past 3 years it has sold out! Buy tickets here.
SUNDAY, 4/10:
Concerts in the Vines at Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Price: $15 for OWL members, $20 for non-members
NEXT UP IN THE CONCERT SERIES…
Local singer/song-writer Laura Roppe
This Sunday, April 10th at 4:30 pm, guests are invited to enjoy over 2 hours of live music while sipping some of the most recognized wine in San Diego. At a cost of $15 (for OWL Club) and $20 (non-members) guests receive a glass of wine and a fantastic live performance. *Guests are welcome to bring blankets and low-back chairs.* Space and tickets are limited. Reserve online now!
Wacky Science Sunday with Ms. Frizzle at the San Diego Natural History Museum
Price: Free with admission
Come join for live performances with Ms. Frizzle in the Discovery Center at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal science hands-on! Sundays in April you’ll discover the importance of what’s in the ground. Worms are working in the garden and they’re not alone. Fungi, arthropods and microbes, they call the dirt their home. What do they do there? All day and night? Decomposing is their business and it keeps our world just right. Free with museum admission every Sunday. 12:15 & 2:15 p.m. Click here for a coupon! http://www.sdnhm.org
Live Music at the Gazebo in Seaport Village
Price: Free
Come down to Seaport Village to enjoy weekly musical performances in the Gazebo every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. This Sunday’s live performance is by Raggle Taggle and Bayou Brothers. www.seaportvillage.com/entertainment.
Bulbs, Blooms & Beauty at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad
Price: Free with admission
Enjoy floral design, a cooking demonstration, soap making, art vendors and a strawberry shortcake eating competition.
Where: The Flower Fields
When: Sunday, April 10, 2011
Time: 10am to 4pm
Holistic Living Expo at the Mission Valley Resort
Price: Adults $10, Seniors & Teens $5, Children FREE
Shop here for unique gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Listen to free presentations about health & wellness and intuitive arts. Some of the things we offer are items for healing & rejuvenation, sessions with holistic health practitioners & spiritual counselors, gemstone jewelry, stones & crystals, aromatherapy products, healthy coffee, massage sessions, and healing music. For more information and to download free guest passes, please visit our website. Plus, get a free raffle ticket for each friend you bring.
Where: Mission Valley Resort- 875 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
Time: 10am to 6pm
5K Walk for Life & Free Health Fair at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre
Price: Walk entry fee $25, $20 in advance. Kids 12 & under Free
Walk and health expo sponsored by the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation. The 5K Walk is non-competitive and not timed.
The event features: family fun, complimentary health screenings, healthy food, a live band, great prizes, face painting, kids discovery booths, warm up with a light aerobic work-out. Then join everyone for a walk along the beach to fight heart disease and stroke, while taking in the beautiful coastal scenery. Walk as a Team and win prizes! Sign-up online or by phone at 760-730-1471. For more information, visit their website at http://www.walkforlife.us/.
Fabulous Farmers’ Markets:
Friday: Bernardo Winery (9am-12pm), Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce (7am-12pm), Encinitas (2-6pm), Fallbrook (10am-2pm), Imperial Beach (1-6pm), La Mesa Village (3-6pm), Mission Hills (3-7pm), Mission Valley (3-7pm), Southeast San Diego (2-6pm)
Saturday: Carlsbad Village (1-5pm), City Heights (9am-1pm), Del Mar (1-4pm), Little Italy Mercato (9am-1:30pm), Pacific Beach (8am-12pm), Poway (8-11:30am), Ramona (9am-1pm), Scripps Ranch (9am-1pm), Temecula (8am-12:30pm), Vista (8am-12:30pm)
Sunday: Escondido (1-5pm), Gaslamp at Third Ave. (9am-1pm), Hillcrest (9am-2pm), Julian (11Am-4pm), La Jolla (9am-1pm), Leucadia/Encinitas (10am-2pm), Point Loma (9:30am-2:30pm), Rancho Santa Fe (9am-2pm), Rancho Bernardo Webb Park (10am-4pm), Solana Beach (1-5pm)
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