La Jolla Music Society Presents Quartetto di Cremona!
Enjoy Quartetto di Cremona performing pieces from Verdi, Wolf, and Respighi at The Conrad at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. This preeminent quartet of its generation, is noted for its lustrous sound, refined musicianship, and stylistic versatility. Its members make their LJMS debut bringing us a program of beloved classics performed with style and flair. Winner of the 2019 Franco Buitoni Award, the quartet was established in 2000 at the Accademia Walter Stauffer in Cremona, Italy, and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Over the course of two decades, Quartetto di Cremona has toured extensively in Europe, the United States, South America,...
Get Your Thanksgiving Pies and Treats At Girard Gourme in La Jolla!
San Diego, CA
#Thanksgiving Pies & Treats Await You att Girard Gourmet! This #local#LaJolla gem has some of the best #pumpkinpie, #applepie, #croissants and more! ?: @sun.liko on Instagram
Fish Taco Fridays are back at Casa de Bandini!
Fish Taco Fridays are back! Starting today, our Fish Taco Plates will be discounted every Friday through April 7. See you soon! https://www.casadebandini.com/
Grab an espresso or hang out while savoring specialty coffees at this sunny seaside cafe on the upper level of Carlsbad Village Faire.
Vinaka Cafe 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Ste. 211, Carlsbad, CA
Enjoy fresh pastries, 100 percent natural ice cream, made-to-order sandwiches (everything from turkey & avocado to fresh veggie wraps), smoothies, cakes and pies. A favorite of locals for 27 years and a laptopper’s paradise, the shop offers free WiFi, a coffee and tea refill, and a relaxed atmosphere in which to work or play games. Welcoming staffers and outdoor seating overlooking the quaint fountain courtyard below complement the experience, making Vinaka well worth the visit. Stop by for takeout or call (760) 720-7890 for a pickup order. vinakacafe.net Vinaka Cafe 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 211, Carlsbad • (760) 720-7890
EcoVivarium is Bringing Back Annual Memberships!
EcoVivarium Living Museum 641 E Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA
Great news! EcoVivarium is bringing back annual memberships! Check out the details on the website! Also, because of a three-fold increase in the cost of food for the animals, there is a change to admission prices effective April 9. Silver Tour $15, Gold Tour $20, Platinum Tour $30, Snake Feeding Tour $55 After Spring Break, the museum returns to its normal public hours Thursday through Sunday with tours running continuously from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
La Jolla Music Society Presents Renowned Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Internationally renowned pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard commands the stage of The Baker-Baum Concert Hall on Feb. 26. This Piano Series recital explores the musical genre of fantasy, juxtaposing great chamber pieces with newer repertoire, from the Renaissance with Sweelinck to the latter half of the 20th century with Andrei Volkonsky. Named “a brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” by The Wall Street Journal, Aimard is widely acclaimed as a key figure in the music of our time and has had close collaborations with many leading composers, including György Ligeti whose complete works for piano he has recorded. He has also worked with Karlheinz Stockhausen,...
Behind-The-Scenes Seahorse Tour at Birch Aquarium!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Take a sneak peek behind the scenes at the unique and diverse world of seahorses. See seahorse babies, learn about Birch Aquarium’s renowned breeding program, and understand what it takes to care for these unusual fish. Find out how all the pieces of the seahorse conservation puzzle come together on this first-of-its-kind behind-the-scenes tour! Ages 8+, closed toed shoes required. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours today! Find Tickets
Take Flight at the Air & Space Museum’s Weekly Camps!
Soar into summer with hands-on fun at at the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s In-Person Camps running weekly from late June to mid August. Future aviators or astronauts in grades 1 through 12 can participate in hands-on activities such as building rockets, designing lunar landscapes and trying out flight simulators. View detailed camp descriptions and dates here. Registration is now open. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy $4 off regular adult admission here: San Diego Air & Space Coupon
Join the Museum of Making Music for Players’ Roundtable: Landreth & Cashdollar
Tuned just for musicians and guitarists, join the Museum of Making Music at 3:30 p.m. March 3 for a question-and-answer roundtable with Sonny Landreth and CIndy Cashdollar. From technique to tunings and more, ask these two world-renowned musicians your burning questions! This roundtable is not a performance clinic or lesson-based workshop, but a chance to engage with the Museum's featured guests with questions you may have about certain aspects of musicianship, playing, touring, and more. Roundtable registration is limited to 25 guests, so please register early! No instruments, please. Tickets The Museum of Making Music is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays...
Expo Day Presented by the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering in Free and Open to the Public!
Calling all tinkerers, explorers, stargazers, dreamers, and adventurers! The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering’s signature event, Expo Day, returns 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at Petco Park. Expo Day is a full day of STEAM, free and open to the public, provided by hundreds of San Diego area businesses, educational institutions, libraries, and museums, including the Fleet Science Center, EcoVivarium and The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. Come on down and join the day filled with 100+ hands-on activities, stage performances and more! Great for all ages, pre-K to gray! Expo Day