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Celebrating 250 Years of the USA and 60 Years of Pet Sounds! The Beach Boys Sean O’Loughlin, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and are an American icon to fans around the world – are bringing “The Sounds of Summer” tour to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, featuring the San Diego Symphony Orchestra! Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.” The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love – legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy® winner, New York Times bestselling author, co-founder, lead singer, and chief lyricist of The Beach Boys, and a 2025 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame – and is joined by longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, and an accomplished ensemble including Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago, and John Wedemeyer, who continue the legacy of this iconic band. In 2026, The Beach Boys are celebrating 250 years of the USA while saluting the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds. The Beach Boys on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Rafael Payare, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture, Op. 96 PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 54 The San Diego Symphony launches its Summer 2026 season at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with Music and Artistic Director Rafael Payare leading a program of sweeping drama and brilliant virtuosity. Dmitri Shostakovich’s electrifying Festive Overture sets a jubilant tone before Stefan Jackiw – one of America’s foremost violinists – takes center stage in Sergei Prokofiev’s lyrical and rhythmically incisive Violin Concerto No. 2. The evening culminates in Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a deeply expressive journey from brooding introspection to triumphant resolve. Brimming with color, passion, and orchestral brilliance, Opening Night promises an exhilarating start to the summer season on the San Diego waterfront. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a live model drawing session. Come engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Exercise and develop your drawing skills through observation of a live, clothed model while exploring your creativity. Drawing materials will be provided or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 12:50 p.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

This annual commemoration of the founding of Chicano Park on April 22, 1970, recognizes all those who fought for it and those who continue to work to honor the spirit of the Chicano Movement and the resilience of the Community. Enjoy music, dance performances, car show and more.

April 26 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrate the flavors of San Diego’s Filipino community at our Filipino Food Pop-Up, presented by Council of Philippine American Organizations (COPAO), in connection with the "Taste of San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys" exhibition. This special event brings the exhibition to life through food—featuring Gabina’s Cuisine serving up beloved dishes and sweet treats that reflect generations of culture and tradition. Explore the exhibition, then experience its stories on your plate as cuisine, history, and community come together in one vibrant afternoon. Come hungry and discover the rich culinary heritage that continues to shape San Diego today. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Meet Catherine and learn about Swim California, a never before done swim down the entire coast. Hear from our partners at WILDCOAST. This is an opportunity to hear directly from Catherine--the how and why, to support the cause, and to hear from Wildcoast on how we can all protect our Oceans. Swim California is a story of our coastline and the key players that are working to protect it. Anne Midleton of WILDCOAST will join Catherine to talk about why getting involved matters. Catherine Breed on Instagram

Join us for a new series through the Escondido Creek Conservancy, Wellness in the Watershed, starting in May 2026 and running until the end of October 2026. This is a four-part Workshop Series at the Mountain Meadow Preserve featuring mindfulness practices, all set in the beauty of nature! Throughout this series, participants will experience yoga, sound baths, somatic practices, breath work, and Qigong. See the attached flyer for a more in-depth description of each class. This series is for individuals who are 55+, so please share the word with anyone in your life who wants to spend some time outside during this beautiful upcoming Spring and Summer season, and feel a closer connection both to nature and to themselves. See you there! The Escondido Creek Conservancy on Facebook / Instagram

Created by Executive Chef Alfie Szeprethy, the Mother’s Day menu will highlight the restaurant’s signature take on coastal flavors, featuring fresh and locally-sourced ingredients, priced at $70 per person. The experience will begin with miso soup prepared with red and white miso, tofu, seaweed and green onion; followed by a selection of chef’s choice nigiri. For the main course, guests will choose between Jidori chicken served with shiitake mushrooms, snow peas and ginger pesto; or Mongolian shrimp paired with mango salsa and pineapple egg fried rice. The meal will conclude with ube cheesecake with caramelized pineapple purée, toasted coconut and whipped cream. A curated beverage program featuring premium sake, thoughtfully selected wines and craft cocktails complement the menu’s bold flavors. Standout cocktails include the yuzu margarita with Patrón Reposado, ginger liqueur, yuzu juice, bitters, agave and ume shiso salt; the lychee martini with Roku Japanese gin, Soho lychee liqueur, Hakutsuru Umeshu liqueur, Sakura bitters and pink lychee; and the Spa Day with Absolut Citron, Chareau aloe liqueur, lime and simple syrup; among others. Roppongi’s beloved happy hour is available from 3 to 5:30 p.m. daily on the patio and in the bar, offering a variety of half-price Asian tapas and specially priced drinks. Dinner service begins at 5 p.m. daily. Reservations are recommended and may be made on OpenTable. More information is available at RoppongiLaJolla.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @Roppongi_LaJolla.

Join us for an in-studio art making experience. Come explore art making in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Join us and create work using mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media and explore your creativity. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance, at 9:50 a.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. A valid ID is required for admission and certain restrictions apply as Resident Free Tuesdays tend to be busy. We ask that you not bring food, beverages, backpacks, or other oversized items. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram