Pacific Beach-based City Ballet of San Diego is closing Season 32 with “Carmen,” to be performed in Escondido on May 3-4.The critically acclaimed City Ballet of San Diego, directed by artistic director Steven Wistrich and associate artistic director Ariana Gonzalez, offered a stunning collection of

The San Diego History Center and San Diego Mesa College presented the Fashion Redux 2025 on April 10. This marked the 14th year of this amazing collaboration, with guests attending the opening of the exhibit and excited to see the grand reveal. The evening featured the top four students from the dra

When I first moved to San Diego in 2021, a lot of people told me to avoid La Mesa and East County as a whole. For some reason, it seemed everyone in San Diego proper had their nose upturned to anywhere east of Mission Valley, and I trusted their opinions and avoided this area like the plague.After s

The 34th Annual San Diego Music Awards will take place on April 29 at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay. Open to the public, it’s the local music community’s biggest night of the year, with the area’s top musicians, promoters, radio DJs, and labels, as well as TV and media hosts, all coming together as

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance celebrates its 19th year of automotive excellence from Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, with over 120 meticulously restored automobiles in 11 classes gracing the lawn at Ellen Browning Scripps Park for the main event on Sunday. This year’s Concours highlights

“Positive Phee” is the brainchild of Sophie Hague (above). She creates sustainable fashion events named Sip & Style. The most recent one was on March 23 at the Bivouac Adventure Lodge in North Park. Guest shopped pre-curated fashion items, including clothing, shoes, and accessories. With the price o

Same Same But Different (SSBD) has announced its new event, SUBmerged, the first in its Same Same But Smaller series that will pave the way to this year’s SSBD Festival in September.On April 11, SUBmerged will take over Spin Nightclub, 2028 Hancock St., showcasing electrifying, bass-driven performan

Thread + Seed is a contemporary store offering modern clothing with a bohemian twist. Store owner Melanie Michaud shares that she carries a mix of timeless pieces along with on-trend styles and accessories. One of the store’s big sellers is denim. Customers appreciate the shop’s high-quality selecti

Are you looking for a fun girls’ getaway destination where you and your girlfriends can relax, enjoy, sip some wine, and have some fun? Then, I highly recommend Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County to you. I just got back from a fantastic weekend there, and it checked all the boxes for a fun wi

Brunch is more than a time to gossip about what Karen was wearing the other day. Personally, I feel pampered when I sit down for some brunch. Brunch in San Diego is a popular weekend activity and there are many great brunch spots and restaurants in each neighborhood. Depending on the neighborhood, y

Point Loma floral designer Lena Pei has been invited once again to be a designer at Art Alive 2025, San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser showcasing flowers and art.An annual celebration of art and architecture, Art Alive returns April 24-27 to SDMA at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park. C

Point Loma floral designer Lina Pei has been invited once again to be a designer at Art Alive 2025, San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser showcasing flowers and art.An annual celebration of art and architecture, Art Alive returns April 24-27 to SDMA at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park. C

Promoted as a laugh-out-loud production that will have you rooting for love, “First Date,” a musical comedy, is coming to Point Loma Playhouse for 12 performances on weekends from March 28 to April 20.The production takes place in the quaint performing space of the Point Loma Assembly building at 30

New York Times bestselling author Cory Doctorow is returning to San Diego next week, adding to the “countless” number of times he has held book events at Mysterious Galaxy. This time, the prolific author is making the stop as part of his international tour for crime thriller “Picks and Shovels,” fea

Are you looking for a La Jolla vacation rental? Then you have come to the right spot. As a San Diego local, I know La Jolla very well and have curated a list of amazing vacation rentals in La Jolla that are in a great location, affordable, or splurge-worthy (depending on your travel style), and abs

Are you planning a trip to San Diego and want to visit the main attractions? Then the Go San Diego Card can save you money. Here you find out if the San Diego Go Card is worth it for you, where to buy it, and other tips and tricks from a San Diego local.Spoiler: Yes it is! If you can commit to visit

Frances Taylor is a trendsetting clothing brand created by Yashica Topalovic. The brand was named after her grandmother on her father’s side, Francis Taylor, and she has been creating a splash for herself the past five years. Topalovic has been creating her designs, reconstructing slightly worn garm

Close your eyes and imagine this: You feel the gentle warmth of the sun on your face and the cool breeze of the salty ocean on your lips while your body gently sways in the rhythmic up-and-down of the waves. Ultimate vacation vibes, right?Greg and I love sailing. We recently got our ASA certificatio

Are you looking for the best things to do on St Patrick’s Day in San Diego? Then you have come to the right place. Here is a list of all the best events, parties, & parades St Paddy’s Day in San Diego for a whole lot of Craic. Ready to channel your Irish genes (or not) and join in the fun? Then read

As I literary live across the street from Seaport Village in San Diego, it is about time I write about this place and give you the inside scoop of the best things to do in Seaport Village, my favorite restaurants and hangout spots and more. Seaport Village is a little tourist spot in the heart of do