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Born from the mind of visionary jazz legend Stanley Clarke and inspired by the rich legacy of festivals from Montreux to Monterey, the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival emerges as a new force for the celebration and advancement of jazz. The inaugural festival promises world-renowned headlining performances, star-studded tributes to jazz legends, and multiple stages […]
2026 Season March 1 – May 10, 2026 Step into a sea of color at the world’s largest ranunculus flower field in Carlsbad, California, where 80 million vibrant blooms stretch as far as the eye can see. Each spring, this breathtaking Southern California attraction transforms the landscape into a living rainbow, inviting guests to wander among […]
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Membership has its benefits! FREE Admission to 60+ Museums! Explore BIG FUN during The Big Exchange from May 1 – 18, 2026. The “Big Exchange” – Your Membership Just Got Supercharged! Here’s where your museum membership turns into a golden ticket. Every spring, San Diego’s museums come together for something truly special: The Big Exchange, happening this […]
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The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival returns to the seaside streets of Orange County, California. The running festival showcases three days of events, including the Hoag Kids Run, OC 5K at sunset on Saturday and Sunday’s half and full marathons. The race is a perfect destination event for runners, with the beaches, theme parks and […]
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The Carlsbad Village Street Faire brings over 100,000 visitors to town twice a year for the largest one-day street faire in the nation. The Carlsbad Village Street Faire runs on the first Sunday of May and November. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, which features 900 arts and crafts booths, antiques, international food […]
Our cottages will be serving food representing their respective cultures and providing entertainment on the HPR stage.
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On View April 18 to August 9 This landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. Organized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024, Giants: Art from the […]
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A San Diego Cultural Experience! The Fiesta Cinco de Mayo celebration began in Old Town over 40 years ago, the brain child of Diane Powers. The Chamber took over running the event a few years ago. Although it is a slightly paired down version, it is still a vibrant two day event. Over the years […]
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Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. For this special Art for All, we’re thrilled to welcome the MiraCosta College Print Club […]
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Initially born in the magical forests of Tomorrowland as one of its most iconic and beloved stages, CORE now represents its own universe and musical DNA within Tomorrowland.
Global flavors festival! Taste your way through FoodieLand Food Festival from May 1-3 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. This large‑scale outdoor event features dozens of food vendors, desserts, drinks and live entertainment, making it a popular springtime destination for all ages.
San Diego Wave FC joined the National Women's Soccer League in 2022, quickly establishing itself as a top team both on and off the field. Based in San Diego, the club made an immediate impact by reaching the NWSL Playoffs in its inaugural season and setting attendance records at Snapdragon Stadium, one of the league's […]
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Head to Frontwave Arena for a Oceanside Bombers Arena Football home game! May 3 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Minnesota Monsters 5pm May 24 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Kentucky Barrels 6pm June 7 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Minnesota Monsters 5pm June 14 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Washington Wolfpack 3pm July 10 – […]
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Scott Terrell, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Embark on an epic adventure to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert! Experience the iconic film like never […]