CARLSBAD
Spring Art & Wine Walk
The Forum Carlsbad will put on its annual Spring Art & Wine Walk from 2 to 5 p.m. April 11 with live music, curated tastings, paintings, photography, mixed media and handcrafted works. A Wine Garden near YETI will offer free wine tastings presented by Jimbo’s. Proceeds benefit The Flower Fields Foundation. Free admission.
Birds subject of lagoon talk
The Batiquitos Lagoon will host a free presentation outdoors on, “Avian Behavior” at 10 a.m. April 11 led by Hillary Hankey of the Avian Behavior Conservancy. Hankey will introduce birds of prey, highlighting their characteristics. Rain cancels event. Open to ages 8 and up. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Visit Batiquitoslagoon.org.
AAUW scholarship recipient to speak
The American Association of University Women’s Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista branch will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon April 11 at the Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St.The featured speaker will be Evelyn Vasquez, AAUW Legal Fund Scholarship recipient. Visit https://cov-ca.aauw.net/.
CLAIREMONT
Library book sale
The Friends of the Balboa Library hold a Spring Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 at the Balboa Branch Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave. There will be gently used books and other items. Proceeds support library programs. Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/balboa-library
EL CAJON
Native American collectibles at museum sale
The Heritage of the Americas Museum holds an estate sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11 featuring Native American collectibles, including stained glass, leatherwork, beading, totem poles, figurines and dream catchers. The museum is at 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West. Museum admission is $10 for age 18-55; $6 for over age 55. Visit heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com.
ENCINITAS
Tijuana River Blight topic of talk
A community forum on “Tijuana River Blight: Environmental Impact and Social Justice Failure,” is from 10 a.m. to noon April 11 at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, hosted by the American Association of University Women Del Mar-Leucadia Branch, along with other AAUW branches of San Diego County and San Diego branches of League of Women Voters, Universidad Popular and Council on American-Islamic Relations San Diego. Program starts at 10:30 a.m. after social time. The main speaker is Stephanie Sekich, special advisor in Environmental Policy to Supervisor Paloma Aguirre. Visit delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net.
ESCONDIDO
Free concert at arts center
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation holds a free outdoor concert for the community featuring the San Diego Music Awards Nominee Showcase, as part of its Hidden City Sounds series from 7 to 9 p.m. April 10 at the Center, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. There will be local food trucks and signature cocktails. VIP Tables are $20 at artcenter.org.
Country band to give free concert
Vintage country band Cowboy Jack and the North County Cowboys will perform at the North County Bluegrass and Folk Club’s free first Tuesday concert program from 8 to 9 p.m. April 7 at Round Table Pizza, 161 E. Washington Ave. Call 760-489-0191.
LA JOLLA
Free outdoor concert series
The La Jolla Music Society’s free outdoor Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert series at The Conrad in La Jolla continues at 4:30 p.m. April 10 with The Brian Levy Quartet performing a tribute to the music of John Coltrane in honor of his centennial birthday and 4:30 p.m. April 22 featuring Bobby Cressey, keyboardist, best known as the organist for the San Diego Padres, and a virtuoso of jazz, funk, soul, reggae and classical piano. No tickets are required, but RSVPs are requested. Visit TheConrad.org.
Lions Club hosts talk on real estate
The La Mesa Lions Club hosts real estate advisor Gary London for a presentation at noon April 7 at 4975 Memorial Dr. London, senior principal at London Moeder Advisors, will discuss what is happening in commercial real estate, especially shopping centers here in San Diego. RSVP at shawde@cox.net.
Master Chorale gives concert
The San Diego Master Chorale, will perform a LUX concert focused on “light, peace and transcendence,” conducted by John Russell at 4 p.m. April 11 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave., San Diego and 4 p.m. April 12 at St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St. in La Jolla. The program features Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna and acclaimed San Diego organist Martin Green. Tickets are at sdmasterchorale.org.
NORTH COUNTY
Widows, singles group hosts meetups
The Catholic Widows, Widowers and Singles of North County, a group that foster friendships through various social activities, will hold these events. Reservations are required 818-665-8150.
April 9 Walk above Carlsbad Flower Fields, then meal at Karl Strauss Brewing Co.
April 14 Game Day, Corona Del Vista Senior Mobile Home Park, Vista.
April 22 Lunch, Luna Grill at The Shoppes at Carlsbad.
April 25 Mira Costa College Theatre, then meal at King’s Fish House, Carlsbad.
April 26 Mass, St. Thomas More Church in Oceanside, then meal at Oggi’s, Vista.
Visit www.cwwnc.com.
OCEANSIDE
Pawpalooza festival
A Pawpalooza community pet adoption festival is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 at Frontwave Credit Union, 1278 Rocky Point Drive. There will be animal rescue organizations, pets for adoption, food trucks and vendors. Admission is free.
Lifelong learning group puts on lectures
The LIFE learning group at MiraCosta College hosts two free lectures starting at 1 p.m. April 10 at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus in the Board Room, of the Administration Building, Bldg. 1000, or online via Zoom. At 1 p.m. MiraCosta College Theater and Film Professor Eric Bishop and students will present “The Book Club Play.” At 2:30 p.m. author Russell Low will present, “China Camp, One Family, 100 Years of Shrimping.” Visit www.miracosta.edu/life.
Berries & Blooms spring fest
Weekend spring festivals are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 10:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays March 26 to May 10 as part of the Berries and Blooms season at Mellano Farm Stand, 5714 N River Rd. There will be u-pick strawberries and lavendar and ranunculus fields along with bounce houses, tractor rides, food trucks and live music. Free admission; parking is $5 on festival days. Visit https://mellanofarmstand.com/
OCEANSIDE
Veterans advisory group meets
The Veterans Advisory Committee of the Veterans Association of North County will meet at noon April 6 at the VANC center, 1617 Mission Ave. The speakers will be Charles Kirkman, who will discuss helping veterans access VA healthcare, VA Travel Pay and VA Transportation Benefits; Elizabeth Carlson, director of Events and Programs at Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, who will discuss Operation Appreciation and the Military Affairs Committee, and Adrienne Griffith, coordinator, Contract Nursing Home Program at VA San Diego Healthcare System, who will talk about VA-contracted skilled nursing facilities. Visit vanc.me.
RAMONA
Beatles sing along
The Ramona Ukulele Jammers, led by Karla Brustad, will put on a Beatles Sing and Strum Along at 2 p.m. April 11 at the Ramona Library’s community room, 1275 Main St. Wear your Beatles shirt and sing along or play along.
RANCHO BERNARDO
Community health center holds gala
TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving North San Diego and South Riverside counties, will put on its annual ILLUMINATION Gala, themed Bright Beautiful Lives, at 6 p.m. April 18 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr. Highlights include signature cocktails, a gourmet dinner, live music and auction. Tickets start at $350. VIP tickets $400, including early entry. Visit truecare.org/gala
DNA criminalist to give talk
The American Association of University Women’s Poway/PQ branch hosts a community talk on how forensics are used to solve crimes, led by Monica McCall, a DNA criminalist with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Regional Crime Lab, at 9:30 a.m. April 11 at the Eastview Community Center, 17520 Drayton Hall Way. Light refreshments provided. Reserve by April 9 at aauwboard@gmail.com.
World Affairs discussion group meets
The North County chapter of the World Affairs Council will host David Edick Jr., president of the San Diego World Affairs Council, for a talk on, “Russia’s Wartime Economy” at 10 a.m. April 9 at the Remington Club retirement community, 16916 Hierba Drive. The mission of the council is to foster global understanding and friendships. Visit www.northcountyworldaffairs.org.
Bill of Rights topic of talk
The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women holds a luncheon meeting from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. April 17 at The Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Pkwy. The speaker is Brad Hunsaker, formerly director of legal services for the Anthony Robbins Companies in San Diego, who will discuss the Bill of Rights. Cost is $40. RSVP by 6 p.m. April 10 at rbrepublicanwomen.org.
RANCHO SANTA FE
Children’s choirs team up for concert
The San Diego Children’s Choir Intermediate Choir and Los Angeles Children’s Chorus will give a collaborative concert at 4 p.m. April 12 at the Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias. Admission is free. Visit sdcchoir.org.
SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO: Volunteers pack 10,000 meals for community members in need…
Dozens of community members teamed up to pack more than 10,000 meals for The Outreach Program, a nonprofit that helps communities locally and globally. Roughly 75 volunteers from Unity San Diego church, Mission Valley Evening Rotary, Old Mission Rotary, Solana Beach Eco Rotary, SDSU Rotaract and Scout Troop 324 of Fletcher Hills packed high-nutrition, non-perishable meals for distribution to San Diegans who are served by the San Diego Food Bank. Funds for the effort were generated by Mission Valley Evening Rotary club’s trivia contest and a matching grant from Rotary District 5340, which covers San Diego and Imperial Counties and part of Riverside County. Pictured are volunteers at the meal packing event. Courtesy of the Mission Valley Evening Rotary.
Parkinson’s Association holds fundraiser walk
The Parkinson’s Association of San Diego will hold its 24th annual Step by Step Walk at 9 a.m. April 11 at Liberty Station, 2640 Cushing Rd. to fight Parkinson’s disease and support local caregivers and families. Participants can walk or run a 5K or 2.5K course. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. There will be more than 50 event exhibitors with resources and information. Advance registration is at parkinsonsassociation.org.
Taste of Hillcrest
Taste of Hillcrest, a self-guided neighborhood food crawl, is from noon to 4 p.m. April 11 featuring more than 30 popular Hillcrest restaurants, bars, and eateries Tickets are $45-$50. Visit fabuloushillcrest.com.
Free Electroacoustic Concert
San Diego State University Chamber Choir, directed by Arian Khaefi, will give a free concert featuring electroacoustic music at 4 p.m. April 11 at First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 2111 Camino del Rio South. The advanced ensemble will perform Mason Bates’ Mass Transmission for choir, organ and electronics, among other choral works. The concert will also be streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSanDiego.
Art for All event celebrates creativity
The Arc of San Diego hosts Art for All, an art exhibit and reception featuring original works created by adults with disabilities, from 4 to 6 p.m. April 8 at The Athenaeum Art Center, 1955 Julian Ave. The showcased artwork is created through The Arc of San Diego art classes led by local artist Bryttney‑Mischele Salvant. RSVP by April 8 at (619) 795-4135 or email gsarmiento@arc-sd.com. Walk-ins also welcome. Visit https://www.arc-sd.com/artforall2026.
Boys to Men Mentoring marks 30th year at gala
Local nonprofit Boys to Men Mentoring will celebrate its 30th year at the annual Rooted in Resiliency Gala starting at 5 p.m. April 11 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa. Highlights include community recognition, stories and live auction. The night culminates in a private concert featuring TEDx performer Cate Armstrong, with Dead Rock West. Award-winning San Diego radio host Chris Cantore will serve as DJ and longtime Boys to Men supporter and KUSI news anchor Allie Wagner will be emcee. VIP reception starts at 4 p.m. Visit boystomen.org.
Playwrights group hosts talk
Josefina Lopez, whose play “Real Women Have Curves” debuted on Broadway last year, will give a talk, hosted by the nonprofit Playwrights Project from 2 to 4 p.m. April 11 at the Salomon Theatre on the Point Loma Nazarene University campus, 2900 Lomaland Dr. Lopez will discuss, “Real Women Have Curves,” which was made into a movie, and her latest movie project, “20 Pounds to Happiness,” which debuted at the Latino Film Festival 2026. Playwrights Project teaches playwriting, produces work written in its programs and runs a statewide playwriting contest for youth. Tickets are $35; $15 for students; $25 for educators; group discounts. Visit playwrightsproject.org
Disney on Ice show at Pechanga
Disney On Ice will put on its Road Trip Adventures show featuring new and classic tales at 7 p.m. April 10 and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 11-12 at Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Tickets are at AXS.com.
County hosts document authentication event
A one-day Apostille Pop-Up Shop to certify documents for international use is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 at the ARCC Downtown office, San Diego County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, hosted by Jordan Marks, San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk with the California Secretary of State. For fees and details, call (619) 236-3771 or visit www.sdarcc.gov/apostillepopup.
Republican Women’s club hosts speakers
The Navajo Canyon Club of the Republican Women of California will meet from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 14, at The Legacy Hotel, 875 Hotel Circle South. The featured speaker is Tony Krvaric, who served as chairman of the San Diego County Republican Party, and will talk about upcoming elections. The morning speaker is Andrew Hayes, who serves on the Lakeside Union School District Board, and will discuss Title IX and the San Diego Parents and Family Rights Initiative. Registration due by noon April 9 at www.rwcnavajocanyon.org.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Virtual Head and Neck Cancer Support Group meets
Scripps Cancer Center will host a free support group from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 for patients with cancers of the lip, mouth, throat, voice box, salivary gland and metastatic squamous neck cancer. Advance registration required at 858-626-5059 or fidler-johnson.christina@scrippshealth.org.
SAN MARCOS
Veterans’ oral histories featured
California State University San Marcos will host “Veterans History Project II: The Journey Continues,” in partnership with Veteran Lore from 6 to 8 p.m. April 8 with reception and resource fair from 5 to 6 p.m. The event showcases recorded oral histories of diverse military veterans, giving a glimpse into their personal experiences, challenges and victories. Stories shared will be archived at the CSUSM Kellogg Library and US Library of Congress, preserving their legacies. The event is in the University’s ballroom. Visit www.csusm.edu/al.
Bands give concert at TERI campus
The TERI Band, an ensemble of artists with special needs, will join the James Taylor Tribute Band, Never Die Young, for a musical collaboration at 7 p.m. April 11 at The Bornemann Theatre at TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Road. The program features James Taylor classics: “Shower the People” and “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You).” Doors open at 6 p.m. Pre-show dinner starts at 4 p.m. at TERI Common Grounds Café. Free Parking. Visit https://www.tericampusoflife.org/
SANTA YSABEL
Spring Lilac Festival
The annual Lilac Festival at Fort Cross is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 12 (except noon to 4 p.m. Easter Sunday April 5) at the Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 CA-78. The $10 general admission during the Lilac Festival on weekends includes petting zoo, lilac maze, hoe down & jug band shows, lawn games, and lilac viewing. Easter Skunk Egg Hunts are at 10 a.m April 4 and noon April 5. There are also Festival and Adventure packages that includes more activities on the weekends. Visit https://www.fortcross.com/lilac-festival
SANTEE
Community Cleanup, Shred and Donation event
A Spring Community Cleanup, Shred and Donation event for City of Santee residents is from 8 a.m. to noon April 11 at Santee City Hall, 10601 Magnolia Ave. Santee residents can drop off up to four items of unwanted household items such as appliances, mattresses, furniture and tree limbs for disposal and up to five bankers boxes for shredding. Goodwill will also be on site accepting donations. Proof of Santee residency is required. Visit https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/.
VISTA
Soroptimists put on Bunco Fundraiser
The Soroptimist Club of Vista and North County Inland hold their annual “Bunco FUNdraiser,” an afternoon of playing Bunco with prizes, raffles and community spirit, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Proceeds go to the club’s Live Your Dream scholarships. Tickets are $35 at https://bit.ly/47E4UeG or soroptimistinternationalvista@gmail.com. Visit soroptimistvista.org.
City runs Arts, Culture & Creativity Month events
Arts, Culture & Creativity Month is hosted by the City of Vista and Vista Public Arts Commission, featuring free performances and workshops, including these events:
Performing Arts Under the Stars at the Moonlight Amphitheatre from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 7-10, featuring four evenings of free live performances.
Brazilian Percussion: The Rhythms of Bahia at 1 p.m. April 11 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center.
Vista Unified School District’s Art Under the Stars exhibit and reception at 4:30 p.m. April 15.
Drawing on Memory from 1 to 3 p.m. April 15 at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.
Earth Day Festival Teen Band Showcase “Amplified Earth!” from 1 to 3 p.m. April 18 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.
Inspirational Rock Painting Workshop, from 3 to 4 p.m. April 21 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.
Art Exploration Pop-Up from 2 to 3 p.m. April 26 at Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Community Center.
Visit www.vista.gov/ArtsMonth.
Walk for Autism Awareness at civic center
The Woman’s Club of Vista will hold its 3rd Annual Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. April 12 at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive. The family-friendly event will include children’s activities, raffle prizes and photo booth along with vendors, including nonprofits helping community members with special needs. Proceeds go to local nonprofits that support the autism community in North County. Walker registration is $10; $5 for children under age 18 and free for kids 12 and younger. Visit http://vistawalkforautism.org.
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