April 18 issue: Local and regional events
North Coast Repertory Theatre to present one-woman show ‘TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty’
Three former First Ladies will be sharing secrets in the vivid one-woman show “TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty” at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
Written by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka, and starring the Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka, the play is a witty and intimate re-imagining of three women who suddenly found themselves celebrities— a behind-the-scenes look at Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford, revealing the personal cost of what Mrs. Nixon called the “hardest unpaid job in the world.”
Weaving in the presidents, social change and politics of the time in a way that appeals to all audience members, Tea for Three has been critically acclaimed for its blend of humor and passion.
Tea for Three will run on April 29 and April 30 at 7:30 p.m.; April 30 at 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $42. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase seats.
Wildcoast Baja Bash to raise funds for ocean conservation and climate action programs
The international conservation group Wildcoast will host the Baja Bash on June 8, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., to raise awareness and funds for its ocean conservation and climate action programs. The event also supports Wildcoast’s programs to preserve wild coastlines and wildlife in Baja. This year’s Baja Bash will take place at the Montbleau Estate in Solana Beach overlooking the lagoon and coast, where guests will celebrate Wildcoast’s high-impact conservation work in Mexico and California. The event is open to the public.
The event will feature gourmet food stations with San Diego and Baja chefs. The highly curated epicurean affair will also feature fresh Baja oysters, sustainable seafood, farm fresh produce, small batch tequila and mezcal, Guadalupe Valley and Paso Robles wines, Baja Brewing Company craft beers, and Bivouac Ciderworks, as well. Live music with local talent Lee Coulter will also be included at the event.
Proceeds from the Baja Bash will benefit Wildcoast’s continued efforts to conserve the most threatened coastal and ocean habitats and wildlife in Baja California and address climate change through natural solutions.
For tickets and more information go to www.wildcoast.org.
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch events
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are currently in full bloom, illuminating San Diego’s already stunning coastal landscape. The Springtime blooms enchant visitors daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. until Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12). Two upcoming events are:
—Painting at The Carlsbad Flower Fields with Leoangelo Art (April 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.). It will be a three-hour event and participants will be inspired by the vibrant colors of the surroundings as they learn to create a floral landscape together. No experience necessary and tickets include admission to The Flower Fields.
—Sunset wine tasting and music (April 26, May 3, 10 from 6-8 p.m.) As the sun sets on The Flower Fields, an intimate unique wine experience unfolds.
Advanced tickets are available for purchase by visiting www.theflowerfields.com.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, 92008.
Encinitas Historical Society walk
The Encinitas Historical Society will hold this month’s historical walk on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 10 a.m. The Encinitas Historical Society is now able to offer this fun educational tour more often and with more varied walking paths on the third Saturday of every month beginning at 10 a.m. The tours all start at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, 90 West “F” Street, where there is plenty of street parking.
On April 20, the tour will concentrate on the north end of historic Coast Highway and next month it will cover the south end of the coast highway. This alternating of the route ensures that participants can cover the distance in a slower, more leisurely, and personal fashion.
A suggested donation has been implemented of $10 per person to the Encinitas Historical Society, which is an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status and accepts cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. Children and dogs are always free. Please contact the Encinitas Historical Society at 760-942-9066 with any questions.
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
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Wildcoast puts on benefit dinner
The third annual Wildcoast Benefit Dinner in honor of Earth Day is at 6 p.m. April 21 at Herb & Sea, 131 W. D St. The event will be an interactive family-style seafood soiree on the Moonlight Deck, featuring a giant fish placed on a bed of hot coals, covered with seaweed and burlap, and buried in sand to roast inside a salt shell. The dinner is a part of Herb & Sea’s longtime partnership with Wildcoast to preserve coastlines and marine ecosystems. Tickets are $120. Visit wildcoast.org.
Avocado Festival on April 21
The Fallbrook Avocado Festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21 on Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook. Highlights include craft and food vendors, a beer and wine garden, live bands and a guacamole contest along with other competitions, such as an avocado attire contest and avocado holding competition. There will be an Artisan Walk on Alvarado Street, between Main and Vine Street, with handmade items from local artisans. For kids there will be the fun zone and Avo 500 races along with the Best Dressed Avocado and Little Miss and Mr. Avocado contest. Admission is free. Free shuttles will be available. Visit fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.
International Orchid Show
The San Diego County Orchid Society will hold its annual International Show and Sale from April 19-21 in Casa del Prado’s Room 101 and Patio A, 1800 El Prado, in Balboa Park. The show, themed “Orchids of the Earth,” is slated to draw orchid enthusiasts, growers and vendors from the U.S. and abroad. Regional and international commercial growers and breeders will sell orchids, orchid supplies and other collectible plants. Also, San Diego County Orchid Society members with large private collections will sell plants. The society’s conservation committee will sell donated plants to raise money for its nonprofit conservation work around the world. There will be free, walk-up classes about how to grow an orchid, how to repot an orchid and how to rebloom an orchid. Volunteers will be on hand to answer orchid questions and hand out free care sheets for a dozen different types of orchids. The show is open from noon to 7 p.m. April 19 with early-bird sales at 10 a.m.; from 9 a.m. to 6 pm April 20 and from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. April 21. Admission is free. Visit sdorchids.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.
Museum of Making Music reopens
The Museum of Making Music reopens to the general public April 16 after renovation of its exhibitions. The museum, which originally opened in 2000, offers immersive musical instrument exhibitions along with a studio/classroom area. The museum is at the National Association of Music Merchants headquarters, 5790 Armada Drive. Visit museumofmakingmusic.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.
‘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.
14th Annual Taste of Cardiff
Cardiff 101 Main Street presents the 14th Annual Taste of Cardiff on Thursday, May 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join the event to savor the distinctive culinary delights and handcrafted beverages that define Cardiff-by-the-Sea’s vibrant community. This year, the event will offer an expanded array of restaurants and libations. Plus, returning will be the beloved Rooftop Libation Lounge at the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge, promising an evening of delectable food, refreshing drinks, and live music under the stars.
Local Sip Stops will offer samples of North County’s finest beer, wine, hard kombucha, and cocktails in a can and more.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 22. Be prepared to buy your tickets early. The Taste of Cardiff sold out last year.
For tickets, event details and more, visit: www.cardiff101.com
San Diego Junior Theatre to present ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical!’
San Diego Junior Theatre continues its 76th season with the San Diego premiere of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical!.
Based on the beloved books and film series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical comes to life in this new show filled with clever and catchy songs, plenty of laughter and a relatable tale of growing up that is perfect for families and kids of all ages.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 2 p.m. from April 26 to May 12.
Friday, May 3 is Junior Theatre’s popular Pajama Night. Kids attending in their favorite PJs will receive a special gift.
An ASL-interpreted performance for Diary of a Wimpy Kid will be Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. For optimal seating, members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community can reach out directly to the box office at boxoffice@juniortheatre.com.
All Junior Theatre productions are performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place. Tickets are $18 - $20. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. For tickets and more information, visit www.juniortheatre.com or call the box office at 619-239-8355.
Local and regional events in and around La Jolla
• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Isaac G. Lee at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Lee will discuss and sign his new book, ”Hangar 4.” Free, or $18.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/lee-2024
• Author Nguyen Phan Quế Mai discusses her book “Dust Child” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $18.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/nguyen-2024
• ArtPower at UC San Diego presents “The Beat Goes On,” Lisa McClowry’s tribute to Cher, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at UCSD’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $20-$40. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/the-beat-goes-on
• The La Jolla Music Society presents pianist Yefim Bronfman at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $74-$118. theconrad.org/events/yefim-bronfman-3
• 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
• Warwick’s bookstore presents a celebration of St. Jordi’s Day in conjunction with the national observance of Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Activities include: 11 a.m., bilingual story time with Esther Riera; noon to 1 p.m., meet-and-greet with 2024 San Diego Book Crawl Author Ambassador Susan Lee; noon to 3 p.m., live music by Annela Flores; and food for purchase from Paella Lifestyle. Free admission. warwicks.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-2024
• ArtPower presents Queen tribute band Queen Nation at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $20-$40. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/queen-nation
• 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
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