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Fun Things to Do in San Diego

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Norman Huynh, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

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The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert featuring composer John Williams’ Grammy®-winning score performed live to the Oscar®-winning film, conducted by Norman Huynh.

The film and its RIAA® platinum-certified soundtrack feature seventeen score cues composed by legendary Academy Award® and Grammy Award®-winning John Williams. The rebels scatter after the Empire attacks their base on the ice planet, Hoth. Han Solo and Princess Leia are pursued by the Imperials, while Luke Skywalker trains in the way of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Sensing his friends are in danger, Luke rushes to rescue them, and finds himself confronting Darth Vader, who reveals a shocking truth.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. Gates open at 5pm.

PRE-PAID PARKING

Ace Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for the Saturday event, and a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for the Sunday event.

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Wheel Fun Rentals Coupon – $5 Off Any Bike Rental!

Click here to download coupon and find the location nearest to you!

Wheel Fun Rentals offers everything from traditional cruiser bikes , electric bikes and specialty cycles to carriage-like Surreys and tandem cycles. You won’t find a wider variety of recreation rental equipment anywhere!  Take the entire family for a spin on a four-wheel Surrey cycle, cruise through your favorite park on a cruiser bike, or enjoy a waterfront adventure on one of our many types of specialty cycles. They’ve got your ride covered! 

Stand Up Paddleboarding Lessons

Stand up paddleboarding is a remarkable sport – easy enough to enjoy your first time out, and boundless fun and adventure for a lifetime!

Never paddleboarded before, not a problem! Their one-hour SUP lessons will have you up and on a board in no time! Their paddleboard lesson covers all the basics including balance, stance, steering and efficiency.

No experience necessary! Their knowledgeable instructors will have you on the water, paddling with proper form and maneuvering all in one lesson. Our boards are stable and fun and SUPing is easier than you think!

So what are you waiting for? Here’s a hands-on introduction to the fun of stand up paddleboarding!

As with all of our lessons, equipment is included in the price!

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Kayaking Lessons

New to Kayaking? This class will teach you everything you need to know!

This class is perfect for beginners or those paddlers who have never had a formal instruction.

The Learn to Kayak class goes over the basics of kayaking safety, boat types and features, the basic paddling stroke, and maneuvering a sit-on-top kayak. We’ll take you out on the water so you get the full kayak experience!

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Unearth a world of adventure at the San Diego Museum of Man, the impressive cultural anthropology museum in beautiful Balboa Park. Aside from its numerous artifacts and immersive exhibits, the museum offers tours of the California Tower, providing stunning views from 198 feet above San Diego. Visitors can trace the history of human evolution, explore the world of Ancient Egypt, learn about legendary monsters, delve into assumptions about race and much more.

During your visit, you’ll explore a variety of unique, interactive exhibits that cover a vast range of human history and culture, including:

  • Cannibals: Myth & Reality – In this thoughtful (and gore-free) exhibit, you’ll discover that cannibals aren’t who you think they are. They’re warriors from many cultures, European kings and queens, American and European sailors, American colonists, accident survivors, the sick, and more. You might even find you have some cannibalistic habits yourself. This is exhibit is on view for a limited time, and is recommended for ages 10 and up. Special charges apply.
  • PostSecret – For over a decade, millions of people all over the world have been anonymously sharing their secrets with Frank Warren, founder of the community art project, PostSecret. Each postcard submission is a unique work of art handmade by people who needed to share and release their secret into the world. Now, you can share in those secrets in this one-of-a-kind exhibit: experience thousands of original postcards from the PostSecret project, discover San Diego’s secrets from locals, and share your own secret by creating and submitting a postcard of your own.
  • Living With Animals – Humans have formed all kinds of relationships with the animals in our daily lives, but whether we see an animal as a pet, a pest, or food has changed over time and across cultures, In this exhibit you’ll discover all the surprising, unique, and inspiring ways that we live with animals. You’ll find we’re not human without them! Also, check out the Museum’s special programs on honeybees, birds, therapy pets, and more, held in partnership with local animal organizations.
  • Race: Are We So Different? – Most of what we think about race is based on myth, folklore, or assumptions unsupported by genetics or biology. This exhibit explains the origins of race and racism, and helps us understand how to deal with them in productive, enlightening ways. It is a platform to raise awareness, build community, and positively impact the ways in which we treat each other.
  • BEERology – Agriculture, cities, writing, and religion all have ties to ancient craft brewing. Learn fascinating stories and see phenomenal artifacts that reveal the links between beer and culture.
  • Monsters! – Learn about different monsters and creatures from across the span of human history and culture. Visitors can make monsters of their own on a giant magnet wall, learn the real stories behind monster legends, explore monster habitats, and much more.
  • California Tower – Climb the iconic California Tower to see San Diego from new heights and learn about the diverse history of the city on a 40-minute guided tour. Special charges apply.

Regular programs include twice-monthly yoga classes in the Museum’s spacious rotunda. Check the calendar for upcoming events. Guests may also rent the main museum or its St. Francis Chapel for corporate and private events. Call (619) 239-2001 ext. 31 for more information about private events and rentals.

1350 El Prado, San Diego (619) 239-2001

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