April 11 issue: Upcoming local and regional events

Meet the Chefs event returns benefiting Casa de Amparo
The 27th Annual Meet the Chefs event will be held Sunday, April 28 at the Hilton Del Mar to benefit Casa de Amparo and its mission to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect. A VIP reception will be held from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and Chef’s Tasting will be held from 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
The event offers guests unlimited samples of signature tastings crafted by chefs from over a dozen premier and local restaurants. An extensive selection of complimentary wine, beer, and champagne will also be served.
For tickets and more information, visit www.casadeamparo.org/Meet-the-Chefs

The Country Friends Spring Luncheon benefit to be held April 24

The Country Friends nonprofit will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon benefit on Wednesday, April 24, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Maggie Bobileff and Sage Billick will co-chair the event.
The event features boutique shopping, a guest speaker, a delicious luncheon, and more. For tickets and additional information, visit thecountryfriends.org.
Proceeds from the event will support The Country Friends’ mission which is to support human care agencies with emphasis on those providing services to benefit women, children, the elderly, military families, and the disabled.

US Border Patrol officers to speak at RSF Republican Women Federation meeting

The Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women Federation (RSFRWF) will hold their April monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at the LaValle Coastal Club in Rancho Santa Fe, 5690 Cancha de Golf, RSF, 92091. Doors open for the breakfast meeting at 9:15 a.m. Members $17, Guests $20. RSVP to www.rsfrwf.org by Monday, April 15.
Program: US Border Patrol: Three active-duty US Border Patrol officers will share their stories, experiences, and provide insight into the issues they face daily on the southern border. This is a must program for everyone who is concerned about immigration, not only to be informed, but seek solutions.
Alvarez Fashions: For those still looking for that perfect spring/summer outfit, Nancy will be back with her latest, beautiful fashions. A portion of her sales goes towards RSFWF charities.

Pacific Building Group Charity Golf Tournament to be held in RSF

Feeding San Diego, a leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization, will be the beneficiary of a new charitable golf tournament happening this spring in Rancho Santa Fe, according to a news release.
The Pacific Building Group Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, May 6, at The Crosby Club at Rancho Santa Fe and will include a day of exclusive golf, delicious food and drinks, and an auction and raffle—all to raise funds for the nonprofit organization’s critical hunger-relief and food rescue programs that provide more than 35 million meals across San Diego County every year.
Those interested can register for the tournament at birdease.com/27388/register
The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast, with a shotgun start to the tournament at 9 a.m. A twosome is $2,500 and a foursome is $5,000.
To get involved with Feeding San Diego and learn more about its mission, visit feedingsandiego.org.

Beach and Country Guild to co-host benefit “Livin’ to the Maxx -80s Party”

The Beach and Country Guild and United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego will co-host “Livin’ to the Maxx -80s Party” Tuesday, May 7 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Rock out and flash back to the ‘80s with live entertainment from BETAMAXX.
The event will also feature libations, delicious bites, donation drawing-live auction, and more.
All proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.beachandcountry.org.

Chabad Jewish Center of RSF to hold RSF Passover Seder
This Passover, don’t stay home alone! Come celebrate the holiday together with friends and family in a warm and friendly environment. Your Seder experience will include a delicious traditional thre-course gourmet dinner, hand-baked shmurah matzah, plenty of wine and fascinating insights into the festival of freedom.
Celebrate this Passover on Monday, April 22, at the RSF communal Seder. Limited seating. For more information and to make a reservation, visit www.jewishRSF.com/seder or call Chabad Jewish Center of RSF at 858-756-7571.
Feel free to contact Chabad Jewish Center of RSF for all your Passover needs.

Free Spring Choral Concert at the Village Church
The original version of a Handel concerto composed some 300 years ago will make its San Diego debut with the Village Church Community Chorale on Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The annual Spring Choral Concert will feature Handel’s Concerto for Organ in F Major with a choral finale featuring the 80+ voices of the Chorale, several soloists, organist Suzanne Shick, and members of the San Diego and Pacific Symphony Orchestras under the direction of Juan Carlos Acosta, director of worship at the Village Church. The free concert will also present a rare performance of Mozart’s complete mass setting “Missa Solemnis” and his vocal composition “Ave Verum Corpus.”
The concert will be held in the Village Church sanctuary at 6225 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe. A freewill offering will be collected.
For more information: jacosta@villagechurch.org or https://villagechurch.org/2024-concert-series

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
With a vehicle known for one of Hollywood’s most iconic movie franchises and cars that are among only a few of their kind on the planet, the 2024 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance will put a focus on “really rare cars” during its three-day showcase April 19-21.
The car show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Scripps Park.
In addition, a VIP party will be held in Scripps Park from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 19, featuring live music, cocktails, gourmet food from 20 San Diego-area restaurants and a live auction.
On Saturday, April 20, the La Jolla Concours Tour d’Elegance will start at 7 a.m. and will include visits to private car collections and a driving tour of San Diego, with lunch at a private venue.
Later that day, the free “Porsches on Prospect” will run from 5 to 9 p.m., with 75 Porsches lining Prospect Street and Herschel Avenue in The Village.
For ticket information and more, including VIP options, visit lajollaconcours.com.

Sandpipers Square Dance Club family-friendly community dance

Fun for the entire family: All invited Saturday, April 27, to Sandpipers’ 52nd anniversary dance. A fun introduction for new dancers. Children 10 and up free.
A family-friendly community dance will be held from 6-7 p.m. at St. James Parish Hall, 625 S. Nardo Ave, Solana Beach.
A caller teaches square dancing to cheerful music. Enjoy refreshments and fellowship with the Sandpipers Square Dance Club.
Donation: adults $10, children free. Singles, couples and families welcome. A partner and dance experience not needed. Fun and a great way to socialize. Meet new friends, casual attire.
For more information visit SandpipersSquareDanceClub.org, call 310-710-7530 or email cdkusa@aol.com.

Batiquitos Lagoon Family walk

Batiquitos Lagoon will be holding a docent-led walk on April 20 at 10 a.m. that will introduce people to some of the key native plant species and plant communities of the lagoon environment. Participants may also spot a few birds and reptiles. This free family walk is beginner-level that is suitable for children. It is a short walk, the total distance is less than one mile with a short uphill section. Registration is required. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. For more information and to register, visit Batiquitoslagoon.org.

Kids Day at The Flower Fields postponed

The Kids Day at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is rescheduled to May 5 because of bad weather on the original date in March. The event features a stunt show by the BMX Freestyle Team from 1 to 3 p.m. The General Yo Competition Team of competitive yo-yo masters will demonstrate tricks from noon to 2 p.m. There will also be bubble making, face painting and other activities. The Flower Fields at 5704 Paseo Del Norte are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Mother’s Day. The venue features 55 acres of colorful giant tecolote ranunculus along with family-oriented activities and special events. Additional attractions include a Sweet Pea Maze, a butterfly garden, Santa’s Playground, an American Flag of flowers and a Mediterranean Garden. Tickets are $9-$18 and must be bought in advance online at theflowerfields.com.

Spring Art & Wine Walk

A Spring Art & Wine Walk is from 3 to 6 p.m. April 13 at The Forum Carlsbad, an outdoor shopping center at 1923 Calle Barcelona. The free event features live acoustic music by Christian Jules Taylor, an art exhibit including paintings, ceramics and photography, and custom charcuterie cones from Mirabelle Charcuterie along with a Wine Garden near Yeti for a wine tasting presented by Jimbo’s with wines from around the world and locally brewed nonalcoholic beer. There will be a free Flow Yoga class in the breezeway at 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the event for The Flower Fields Foundation, which offers educational and enrichment programs for kids in schools, Scouts and charter/academy programs. Visit theforumcarlsbad.com.

‘Sapiens’ subject of discussion

The Del Mar-Leucadia Branch of American Association of University Women holds a discussion on “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” written by Yuval Noah Harari from 10 a.m. to noon April 13 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. RSVP by April 10 at membership@aauwdml.org to receive the discussion questions. The branch supports AAUW in fostering equity for women and offers special-interest groups such as Great Decisions, three book groups, casual dining groups and a bridge group. Visit delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net.

‘Bono and The Edge Waiting for Godominos’ coming to Solana Beach Community Theater

‘Bono and The Edge Waiting for Godominos’ 75-minute play will be presented at the Solana Beach Community Theater April 26 and 27 at 8 p.m.
Bono orders a pizza delivery to get back in touch with the Common Man...A satire on celebrity culture wrapped in a modern-day parody of “Godot” with questions on art, on being, and on one’s purpose in an absurd, humorous and familiar tune—a clever and ingenious new take on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting.
Bono and The Edge Waiting for Godomino’s had its world premiere at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, was extended with a six-week run at The Whitefire Theatre in the fall of 2017, completed its third Los Angeles area run with six weeks at the Write Act Repertory at The Brickhouse Theatre in the spring of 2018, and has now taken it “on the road” to full houses at PianoFight in San Francisco, Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas, as well as Namba Performing Arts in Ventura, Calif., and The Tenth Avenue Arts Center in San Diego pre-pandemic. The show has garnered several awards and nominations including Best Comedy and Encore Producer’s Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, and TheTVolution.com’s Platinum Medal and inclusion on their 2017 Best of Los Angeles Theatre list.

Tickets are available at www.heyjojoproductions.com

FACE Foundation Bags & Baubles 2024 benefit event

Registration is open for FACE Foundation’s Bags & Baubles 2024 benefit event to be held on Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at a Rancho Santa Fe estate.
Enjoy complimentary wine, appetizers, desserts, and the opportunity to bid on hundreds of new and gently loved designer handbags, jewelry, accessories and more. This year, due to a very generous estate donation, the event will feature the most luxe collection of items to date. All proceeds benefit pets in need of life-saving veterinary care. For tickets and more information, go to www.face4pets.org.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still participate and bid on items from any remote location. Register as normal, and everything will be sent that you need to take part in this popular event.

Savor local flavors at Taste of Leucadia on April 18

Leucadia 101 Mainstreet’s annual Taste of Leucadia on Thursday, April 18 is a chance to enjoy all of the local culinary flavors and libations that make Leucadia so unique.
From 5-8 p.m. along North Coast Highway 101 there will be over 15 tastes from local restaurants and over 15 bervarges to sample at Sip Stops inside Leucadia businesses. The event also includes live music on four stages.
A free trolley will be available for guests to ride with six stops between the La Costa Avenue Park and ride and Coastal Animal Hospital/
All event proceeds benefit the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association non-profit, which strives to provide family-friendly events that feature the food, art, music and soul of the community. For tickets or more info visit leucadia101.com

‘Estate Planning Essentials: Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney & Medical Planning Documents’

What’s your exit strategy? Solana Beach Community Connections and Friends of the Solana Beach Library present “Estate Planning Essentials: Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Medical Planning Documents” on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the Solana Beach Library. All are welcome to attend the free event
For nearly 25 years, Kristen McBride has focused her practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate, representing individuals and their families, as well as professional trustees, both in the planning and administration of trusts and estates.
McBride recognizes that estate planning is a highly individualized process. She will discuss that successful planning must consider each client’s family and personal relationships, specific asset types and values, present and future financial and personal goals, and unique life circumstances.
The Solana Beach Library is located at 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. If you’re a senior and need transportation, please contact info@SolanaBeachCC.org.

Community Resource Center Tea Fundraiser benefits folks in need

The Community Resource Center’s 29th annual CRC Tea fundraiser is at 11:30 a.m. April 20 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Road. The event raises money and awareness for community members facing hunger, homelessness and trauma. The program, co-hosted by Maddie Altschuler and Lindsey Brubaker, members of the CRC board of directors, includes remarks from CEO John Van Cleef about the life-changing impact of CRC programs. Highlights include a luncheon with tea service and dessert treats along with an auction, a raffle and Treasures of the Tea Surprise Boxes and CRC Resale Store Pop-up Shops. Donate silent auction or raffle items by March 29. Get tickets by April 2. Visit crcncc.org/tea

Culinary festival at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

The 21st annual Celebrate the Craft culinary festival is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, in La Jolla. The event features dozens of renowned chefs, farms, food artisans and wineries, and showcases for locally grown ingredients, innovative cooking and winemaking. General admission is $250. Visit lodgetorreypines.com/celebrate-the-craft.

Local and regional events in and around La Jolla
• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Timothy Schaffert discussing his book “The Titanic Survivors Book Club” at noon Saturday, April 13, via Zoom. Free. warwicks.com/event/schaffert-2024

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents the exhibition “The Magician Longs to See” by artist Peter Cochrane through Saturday, April 13, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The show features photographic images and mixed-media works. ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-cochrane, (858) 454-5872

• The La Jolla Music Society presents Abel Selaocoe and Manchester Collective at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. The show will bring together African, Danish folk and classical music. $43-$78. theconrad.org/events/selacoe-manchester-collective

• The San Diego Early Music Society presents German vocal quintet Amarcord at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. The concert will feature music by Josquin des Prez. $10-$50. sdems.org

• Author Salman Rushdie discusses his memoir “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in a pre-recorded online conversation with Suleika Jaouad in an event presented by Warwick’s bookstore in La Jolla. $35. warwicks.com/event/rushdie-2024

Charles McPherson is scheduled to participate in the panel discussion “The State of Jazz” on Wednesday, April 17, at The JAI in La Jolla.

(La Jolla Music Society)

• The La Jolla Music Society presents the panel discussion “The State of Jazz” at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. The event will feature Melonie Grinnell, Kamau Kenyatta and Charles McPherson. Free. theconrad.org/events/jazz-artists-panel-discussion

• The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents “Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s-Today” from Thursday, April 18, through Sunday, July 28, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The exhibition will feature an intergenerational group of artists who live and work across the Americas and Europe. mcasd.org

• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Michelle Gable discussing her book “The Beautiful People” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $17.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/gable-2024

• ArtPower at UC San Diego presents “Antonio Sánchez, ‘Birdman’ Live 10th Anniversary” at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The Academy Award-winning film will be screened to a live soundtrack. $20-$35. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/antonio-sanchez

• The Lot cinemas presents a film screening and Tea Time Talk at 4 p.m. Friday, April 19, at 7611 Fay Ave., La Jolla. The talk will feature cultural discussion, Taiwan teas and food from The Lot. The film will be “The Tiananmen Mission.” jointalents.com/Tiananmen-Mission

Mixed martial arts fighter Ronda Rousey will appear Friday, April 19, at Warwick’s bookstore in La Jolla for her book “Our Fight.”

(Warwick’s)

• Mixed martial arts fighter Ronda Rousey appears for a meet-and-greet for her book “Our Fight” at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. $29, includes admission for two and a pre-signed copy of the book. warwicks.com/event/rousey-2024

• Afro-Cuban jazz pianist Dayramir González and Habana EnTrancé perform at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at The Jai at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $68-$83. theconrad.org/events/dayramir-gonzalez-habana. González also will hold a master class at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, as he guides rising jazz musicians. Free. theconrad.org/events/masterclass-dayramir-gonzalez

• The Athenaeum Museum & Arts Library presents an opening reception for the exhibition “Unconscious Research” by artist Marisa Takal at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The exhibit of paintings and sculptures will run April 20 through July 13. ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-takal

• Disco Riot presents the SPACE Pro Showcase at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The 2024 SPACE Pro Studio Residency program features resident artists Cecily Holcombe, Victor De La Fuente and Greta Nuñez. $15-$25. tickettailor.com/events/discoriot/1190767

• “Animaniacs: In Concert” comes to UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The show stars Emmy Award-winning composer Randy Rogel on piano and the voices of Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche. 20-$45. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/animaniacs-live

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its Spring Jazz Series at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The next concert will feature Luciana Souza and Trio Corrente at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26. $45 for Athenaeum members, $50 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org/jazz

• The Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla presents “Passing Time,” a photographic exhibit by Sage Sohier, through Saturday, April 27, at 7661 Girard Ave. The gallery also is presenting “Pulp Fiction,” an online exhibition of photographs by Thomas Allen. Free. josephbellows.com/exhibitions

• The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents the exhibit “Documenting History Through Art: The Life and Art of David Labkovski” through Friday, May 10, at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Free. (858) 457-3030

• “Hold Fast,” an exhibit exploring San Diego’s kelp forests and climate change, runs until September at Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The show features works of local photographer and marine scientist Oriana Poindexter, gyotaku prints created by artist Dwight Hwang and kelp forest mapping by Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ph.D. student Mohammad Sedarat. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through February and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. The exhibit is included with aquarium admission: $24.95 for adults, $19.95 for children ages 3-17. aquarium.ucsd.edu