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The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year. This annual burst of color is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
In our continued work to create spaces for expression, engagement, and empowerment, Visual Communications is proud to present the 41st edition of the VC Film Fest / Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival from May 1 to May 7, 2025. The Festival will feature a robust lineup of in-person programming, along with virtual programming for […]
Fri May 2 11:00AM - Sat May 3 11:00PM Join the list for Early Access to San Luis Obispo's Vibrant Music Festival Shabang Music Festival, San Luis Obispo's biggest music celebration, is gearing up for its highly anticipated return in 2025, set for May 2nd and 3rd. This year’s event promises to be bigger and […]
BeachLife Fest is BACK May 2nd-4th at Redondo Beach! Our mission is to inspire community, authenticity, and generosity through the celebration of music, art, and our Southern California BeachLife culture. We were lucky enough to grow up in Southern California on the beach — surfing, hanging out with sand between our toes, vibing with friends, and […]
The 21st Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival returns to the seaside streets of Orange County, California the weekend of May 2-4. The Hoag OC Running Festival showcases three days of events, including the Kids Run the OC Empowered by Hoag, the U.S. Bank OC 5K at sunset on Saturday and Sunday’s half and full marathons. […]
The LA County Fair puts the spotlight on all things creative in 2025 with its theme Art Unleashed. The Fair has been a celebration of art for more than a century: home arts, culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, fine arts. The art of having fun. The art of making memories. Celebrate artistry and mastery […]
THIS WEEKEND, the desert turns decidedly retro at the Retro Palm Springs Fan Convention — where the past is alive, the vibes are vintage, and the fandom is forever. 🚀 Step into a world of neon dreams and analog magic: 🎤 celeb guests & cast reunions (Saved By The Bell, Beverly Hills 90210, Land of […]
Free event from 8:00 AM-NOON. You'll see 30–40 Concours d'Elegance-quality Packard automobiles from the 1920s – early 1950's. Enter hotel parking lot through the Back Bay entrance. Presented by Packards International Motor Car Club.
The Hard Quartet is a band. But what is a band? A band, perhaps, can be thought of as a body, a corpus, in which physically discrete lifeforms comprise a chimera that shrieks with one voice. In this particular band, which is one of millions in the world today, four players selflessly merge, become musical, […]
You are invited to be a part of the newest Pop Culture Convention in San Diego County – AniPop! This kawaii anime themed event will feature Panels, a Fashion Show, Entertainment, Cool Merch Vendors, Talented Artists, an Idol Showcase, and so much more! AniPop will be open for fun and adventure on both days from 10:00 […]
Come explore the rich history of Orange County's rancho era through hands-on activities, crafts, music, dance and more! Activities and performances include: Native American and Folklorico dancing Early California ranching hands-on activities and exhibitors Music, piñata breaking and crafts for children Charro horse riding and roping demonstrations Historic buildings open, courtesy of the Amigos de la […]
This annual soiree has been moved to May! Dine, drink, and do good at this one-of-a-kind tasting event, where Southern California’s best food, wine, and brews are mixed with wild entertainment and the world’s most fascinating wildlife. Join us for this can’t-miss, all-inclusive evening to savor and sip your way through the World-Famous San Diego […]
Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the current Broadway hit WICKED, and has also contributed music and/or lyrics to GODSPELL, PIPPIN, THE MAGIC SHOW, THE BAKER’S WIFE, WORKING (which he also adapted and directed), RAGS, and CHILDREN OF EDEN. He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein on the English texts for Bernstein’s MASS and wrote the title song […]
George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television. Lopez has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity, confronting racial stereotypes, and fighting for his community on and off the stage. Lopez stars in his multi-camera comedy series for NBC, Lopez vs Lopez, featuring his real-life daughter, Mayan Lopez. The […]
David Archuleta became a star when he was just 16. In 2008 more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of “American Idol.” Soon after, the young Utahan signed with Jive Records and his first single “Crush,” debuted at […]
PROGRAM City Ballet of San Diego’s 32nd season closes with two spectacular one-act ballets, with live music performed by the City Ballet Orchestra, John Nettles conducting. Carmen Choreography: Elizabeth […]