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SUMMARY:The Carlsbad Flower Fields
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-carlsbad-flower-fields/
LOCATION:The Flower Fields\, 5704 Paseo del Norte\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92008
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
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SUMMARY:LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION: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 our audiences at home in Southern California and beyond. \nSince 1983\, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival has presented over 5\,000 films\, videos\, and digital mediaworks by Asian & Pacific Islander artists\, and features seminars\, panels\, in-person guest appearances\, and filmmaker awards. The Film Festival continues to be the largest festival of its kind in Southern California and is the premier showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific cinema. \nThe VC Film Festival is a proud Academy Award®-qualifying film festival for Short Film Awards. Recipient(s) of the Film Festival’s Golden Reel Award for Narrative/Animated Short Film will be eligible to submit in the Animated Short Film/Live-Action Short Film category of the Academy Awards®. \nIf you are an artist/filmmaker and our renewal intentions and values resonate with you\, we invite you to share your work with us. If you are a funder and partner\, we invite you to support our practice and not just the product. We look forward to building a community with you. \n\nThe VC Film Fest / Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is listed on our SoCal Spotlight Film Festival page!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/los-angeles-asian-pacific-film-festival/
LOCATION:Directors Guild of America (DGA)\, 7920 W Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
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SUMMARY:BeachLife Festival
DESCRIPTION:BeachLife Fest is BACK May 2nd-4th at Redondo Beach! \nOur 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 living the beach life. Our culture celebrates the power and beauty of the ocean and coastal resources — our waves\, wind\, smell of sea salt\, beaches\, sand\, and wildlife that call this their home. We will protect this lifestyle at any cost because it is the central theme to our lives\, and each day we celebrate the relaxed lifestyle that has grown out of this environment. So if you have it in your blood\, or if you are brand new to it\, we welcome you at BeachLife to hang with us\, vibe\, and enjoy. \nSupport the “One Love\, One Los Angeles” campaign by purchasing a t-shirt\, with 100% of proceeds going to disaster relief efforts in our city. BeachLife Festival and CA Surf Club have kickstarted the campaign with $10\,000\, and every shirt purchased helps us take one step closer to healing Los Angeles.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/beachlife-festival/
LOCATION:Redondo Beach\, 415 Diamond Street\, Redondo Beach\, CA\, 90277
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
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SUMMARY:THE HOAG OC MARATHON RUNNING FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION: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 race is a perfect destination event for runners\, with the beaches\, theme parks and near-perfect weather. \nWhen: Friday – Sunday\, May 2 – 4\nSchedule:\nFriday\, May 2\, 3 – 7 p.m.\nSaturday\, May 3\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nSunday\, May 4\,  5:30 a.m. – 1 p.m..\nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center\nMore Info: Visit OC Marathon
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-marathon/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20250510T141438Z
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SUMMARY:LA County Fair: Art Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:The LA County Fair puts the spotlight on all things creative in 2025 with its theme Art Unleashed. \nThe 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 in all their diverse forms with the Fair’s immersive experience that promises to captivate all guests. \nThe 16-day event opens May 2. Don’t miss new attractions\, the thrills of the carnival\, musical entertainment in every corner of the fairgrounds and\, of course\, lots and lots of food. \nBut the main component\, as always\, is fun!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/la-county-fair-art-unleashed/
LOCATION:Fairplex\, 1101 W McKinley Ave.\, Pomona\, CA\, 91768
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
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SUMMARY:Retro Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION: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. \n🚀 Step into a world of neon dreams and analog magic:\n🎤 celeb guests & cast reunions (Saved By The Bell\, Beverly Hills 90210\, Land of the Lost\, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)\n🕺 Groovy cosplay & the decade-defying ILove80s.com Dance Party\n🛍️ Vintage treasures\, collectibles\, and the merch of your dreams \n📍 Palm Springs Convention Center\n🗓️ This weekend only!\n🕰️ Hop in your DeLorean\, power up your Walkman\, and join the radical retro fun. \nTickets on sale now at RetroPalmSprings.com
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/retro-palm-springs/
LOCATION:Palm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N Avenida Caballeros\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262
CATEGORIES:Desert | Riverside Co. Lifestyle,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:“HAMILTON is the kind of transformative theatrical experience that has only happened a few times in the history of American musicals.”  – The Guardian \nA revolutionary story of passion\, unstoppable ambition\, and the dawn of a new nation. \nHAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor\, love\, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop\, jazz\, R&B\, and Broadway\, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture\, politics\, and education. HAMILTON features book\, music\, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda\, direction by Thomas Kail\, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler\, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards\, it has won Grammy®\, Olivier Awards\, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. \nFeel Good\, Do Good with HAMILTON\nDon’t throw away your shot at making a huge impact in our community! We are teaming up with Share Ourselves for a school supplies drive during the run of HAMILTON. Help us “Rise Up” and support students in need by bringing new backpacks\, notebooks\, pens\, markers\, glue\, and crayons to the show and dropping them off in the designated bins on the Plaza and Orchestra levels. Thank you in advance for your generosity! \nRecommended for ages 10+
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hamilton/
LOCATION:Segerstrom Center for the Arts\, 600 Town Center Drive\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626
CATEGORIES:OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20250430T142701Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego French Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego French Film Festival is an annual event held in the spring in San Diego\, California\, organized by the \nAlliance Française San Diego\, dedicated to showcasing contemporary francophone cinema. Our next and 5th edition\, is on May 4-7\, 2025 at THE LOT La Jolla. \n​ \nThe Festival celebrates francophone cultures\, language\, and the art of filmmaking by presenting a selection of films\, in French\, to the local community. \nThroughout the Festival\, attendees have the opportunity to watch a diverse selection of films from various francophone countries (with English subtitles). These films have the power to move\, enlighten\, inspire\, inform\, and transform the audience. Watching these films in a theater setting add to the overall experience\, as the collective atmosphere and shared emotions intensify the impact of the storytelling. \n​ \nOverall\, the Festival serves as a bridge between cultures\, connecting people through the universal language of cinema. It creates a space where individuals can immerse themselves in the beauty and power of francophone films\, fostering understanding\, appreciation\, and dialogue among attendees. \n​ \nIn addition to the Festival\, the Alliance Française San Diego shares francophone movies each month through the \nSan Diego French Film Club.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe San Diego French Film Festival is listed on our SoCal Spotlight Film Festival page!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-french-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Lot\, 7611 Fay Ave\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:AniPop Presented By Silk Road
DESCRIPTION: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 am to 6:00 pm.\n\n\n\nDo not miss our newest event of what will be the most exciting anime themed event of the spring! Debuting on May 3 and 4\, 2025\, from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday\, and 10:00am to 6:00pm at the at the California Center for the Arts\, in Escondido\, expect an extraordinary experience featuring fun panels\, hands-on DIY interactive workshops\, to a fun line-up of panel discussions.\n\n\n\nEarly tickets are $12 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday.\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $20 on Saturday and $17 on Sunday.\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $25 dollars on the Saturday and $25 on Sunday (at the door).\nEarly Weekend Tickets (2-Day) are $20 and General Admission Weekend (2-Day) Tickets are $30.\nChildren under 8 years old are free.\n\n\n\n\nDiscount codes are NOT valid on the day of the event. \nGeneral Admission gets you into all rooms\, including the Exhibitor Hall\, Featured Artist Hall\, the Game Room\, and all other areas of the AniPop Kawaii Con event. \nChildren under 13 cannot be unaccompanied nor unattended and will not be allowed to enter the event without an adult.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/anipop-presented-by-silk-road-2/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T190000
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SUMMARY:Taste of Orange
DESCRIPTION:Featuring food\, beer\, and wine tastings from top local restaurants and breweries. You do not want to miss the opportunity to come together and celebrate the excellent Orange restaurants! \nThis event includes opportunities drawings\, music\, and MORE! \nProceeds benefit the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary\, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Orange. Our programs focus on helping children and families within our local community\, including partnering with organizations such as Orange Public Library\, Orange Unified Schools\, CHOC Hospital\, Casa Teresa\, The Hub\, and many others! \nThe event will be held rain or shine.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/taste-of-orange/
LOCATION:Assistance League of Orange\, 124 S Orange St.\, Old Towne Orange\, CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T220000
DTSTAMP:20250426T135825Z
CREATED:20250426T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T135825Z
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SUMMARY:Trisha Paytas: The Eras of Trish Tour
DESCRIPTION:Greek Theatre Pit: Seated  \nAll ages allowed.  All require a ticket for entry.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/trisha-paytas-the-eras-of-trish-tour/
LOCATION:The Greek Theatre\, 2700 North Vermont Avenue\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90027
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T223000
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SUMMARY:City Ballet of San Diego presents CARMEN
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nCity 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. \n  \nCarmen\nChoreography: Elizabeth Wistrich (1989)\nMusic: Carmen by Georges Bizet (1875)\, with arrangement by Rodion Shchedrin (1967)\nDivertimento No. 15\nChoreography: George Balanchine (1956)\nMusic: Divertimento No. 15 in B flat major\, K.287 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \n  \nPRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURE\nCity Ballet of San Diego Artistic Director Steven Wistrich offers insights and perspectives into the program. The lecture begins 45 minutes prior to the performance.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/city-ballet-of-san-diego-presents-carmen-2/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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