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5 Things to Do This Weekend – San Diego Cinco de Mayo Edition
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5 Things to Do This Weekend – San Diego Cinco de Mayo Edition

5 Cosas Para Hacer este Fin de Semana - Edición de San Diego 5 de Mayo - 7 de Mayo (Viva La Musica - Sea World San Diego) Tacotopia: festival de cerveza y tacos en Golden Hill Park. Sábado. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reader-tacotopia-tickets-541988741917 Concierto de Jimmy Buffet - Estadio Snapdragon. Sábado. https://www.snapdragonstadium.com/events/detail/jimmy-buffett-and-the-coral-reefer-band Padres vs Dodgers - Petco. Hoy hasta el domingo. https://www.mlb.com/padres/schedule/2023-05 Ozomatli - Anfiteatro de la familia Epstein de UCSD. Sábado. https://amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/ozomatli/ Viva La Musica - Sea World San Diego. Comienza hoy hasta el 21 de mayo. https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/viva-la-musica/
Viva La Música Returns to SeaWorld San Diego on May 5
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Viva La Música Returns to SeaWorld San Diego on May 5

San Diego - Viva La Música is back at SeaWorld San Diego bringing vibrant music, delicious cuisine, and culture to the park every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May 5 to May 21. The music never stops with a fantastic live concert series featuring Grammy award winning artists headlining the event at Bayside Amphitheater, plus ongoing live performances by cultural and local groups throughout the day at Skytower Stage. Between exciting musical performances and the celebration of Latin culture through great food, and festive décor, visitors can fill their day visiting and learning more about amazing animals and riding a variety of family-friendly rides and thrill coasters, plus more! Sensational Live Latin Musical Performances Bayside Amphitheater, SeaWorld's popular outdoor per...
Inaugural Southern California Asian Pacific Islander Festival Begins April 29 in Oceanside
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Inaugural Southern California Asian Pacific Islander Festival Begins April 29 in Oceanside

(Image above: Dancers of the Kuhai Halau O 'Ilima. Photo credit: SoCal API Festival) Oceanside, CA - Kickstarting regional celebrations of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month in May, the inaugural Southern California Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Festival, will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oceanside Civic Center. More than 20 Asian and Pacific Islander cultures will be represented during this community event with two performance stages and a martial arts demonstration arena featuring Bi “killer bee” Nguyen (aka: Killerbeemma) giving a self defense seminar. There will also be a health and wellness area, storytelling and hands-on cultural activities at the Oceanside Public Library and Oceanside Museum of Art, as well as various food and artisa...
San Diego Restaurant Week Announces Participating Restaurants
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San Diego Restaurant Week Announces Participating Restaurants

SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego Restaurant Week, presented by the California Restaurant Association, returns to wow diners in its 20th year with over 100 restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods for eight days of dining from Sunday, March 26, 2023, through Sunday April 2, 2023. San Diego Restaurant Week invites diners to “Spring into Flavor” this season with diverse menus packed with flavor featuring special prix-fixe pricing throughout the county. Restaurants are dishing up a scrumptious set-up: two-course lunches and three-course dinners starting at just $20. Guests will be delighted to find new restaurant participation with an improved pricing system, with easy-to-understand price points starting at $20 and increasing in $10 increments. With over one hundred restaurants offering a feast f...
The Oceanside Chamber to Host Oceanside’s Premier Networking Event
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The Oceanside Chamber to Host Oceanside’s Premier Networking Event

The Oceanside Chamber will be hosting its annual Meet the City of Oceanside Reception on Thursday, March 30th from 5 PM - 7 PM at the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center Conference Room and Patio (3306 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056). This event gives OceansideChamber members and guests the exclusive opportunity to connect with local elected officials, City of Oceanside staff members, businesses owners and community leaders. The Chamber’s Meet the City of Oceanside Reception is recognized as Oceanside’s premier networking event. As the Chamber remains a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and a champion for the community, the Meet the City of Oceanside Reception aligns directlywith the organization’s priorities. The Meet the City of Oceanside Reception in...
Local Salon, The Hair Lounge, Anuncia Dos Concursos Abiertos a la Comunidad de San Diego
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Local Salon, The Hair Lounge, Anuncia Dos Concursos Abiertos a la Comunidad de San Diego

(credito de imagen: Liliana Sills) Escondido - En el El Hair Lounge en el Escondido Promenade estamos  muy emocionados  de anunciar dos emocionantes concursos que tenemos!  "El Mejor Cabello en Escondido" y "La Gran Transformación de Mamá".  El concurso "El Mejor Cabello en Escondido" está abierto a todos los residentes de Escondido, hombres o mujeres mayores de 13 años, y determinará quién tiene el mejor cabello en la ciudad. Se anima a los participantes a enviar una foto de su cabello, junto con una breve descripción de su rutina de cuidado del cabello, al concurso a través del mensaje privado en la página de Instagram de Hair Lounge Escondido: @hairloungeescondido. Publicaremos las fotos de los participantes, y los seguidores de nuestras páginas votarán con sus "Me gusta". Solo s...
“La Tia” Visita Carlsbad Flower Fields, Uno de Los Lugares Icónicos de San Diego
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“La Tia” Visita Carlsbad Flower Fields, Uno de Los Lugares Icónicos de San Diego

(Foto: Esta hermosa escena es lo primero que ves una vez que ingresas. Crédito de la foto: Hispanos Unidos) Carlsbad - Muchos han oído hablar de The Flower Fields en Carlsbad Ranch, pero yo, como muchos otros habitantes de San Diego, no lo he experimentado personalmente, hasta ahora. Decidí tomar el paseo en carro tractor para mi viaje a través del enorme jardín de 50 acres. (Foto: El tractor que te llevará a las hermosas flores. Una vez allí, puedes elegir caminar de regreso o esperar a que otro tractor te recoja. Crédito de la foto: Hispanos Unidos) (Crédito de la foto: Hispanos Unidos) Pude relajarme, observar y tomar fotografías de todas las maravillosas flores. Es increíble lo colorida que puede ser la naturaleza. (Foto: Una de las muchas exhibiciones de...
San Diego College of Continuing Education Hosts Panel of Women Surfers Detailing Journey of Breaking Down Barriers
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San Diego College of Continuing Education Hosts Panel of Women Surfers Detailing Journey of Breaking Down Barriers

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego College of Continuing Education is presenting a March 23 panel discussion of women surfers detailing their journey of breaking down barriers while battling misogyny in a male-dominated sport. Titled "Under the Radar: Lifting Each Other So That We All Rise," the event is slated for 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the San Diego College of Continuing Education's West City Campus, 3249 Fordham St., in San Diego's Midway District. Under the Radar will include a welcome reception and exhibit, in addition to the panel. Among the panelists are Mikala Kramer, a production manager for Sharp Eye Surfboards; surf instructor Jenn Lacey; surf coach Sabrina Stokes; and former professional women's surfer Lisa Carulli Ed.D., who also works with the college's Acquired B...
Local Chefs and Restaurants Help Make Homeownership a Reality with “Taste of Home” Event
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Local Chefs and Restaurants Help Make Homeownership a Reality with “Taste of Home” Event

ESCONDIDO, CA – Many people in our community are eager to help San Diego Habitat for Humanity build more affordable ownership housing in our region.  Some swing a hammer on a build site, some advocate for changes in government policy that create more homeownership opportunities, and some prefer to indulge in treats provided by amazing local chefs, brewers, vintners, and bakers! Comfort food, secret family recipes, and cherished childhood flavors can remind us of our own homes and can help us welcome others into them. To celebrate the special place cuisine has in our homes, San Diego Habitat for Humanity is hosting its inaugural “Taste of Home” fundraising event on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 5:30pm. Attendees at this event – sponsored in part by Appfolio -  will sip and savor f...