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What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring Workshop When: Saturday, Aug. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers and flour take center stage in this workshop, where hand-tied floral design meets the art of floral sourdough scoring. Floral forms and patterns become the inspiration for scoring designs, translating botanical beauty into edible art. This collaborative workshop begins with hand-tied flower arranging, where you’ll learn how to create a beautifully wrapped floral bundle using fresh seasonal blooms. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll explore balance, color pairing, and foundational techniques. The workshop continues with floral sourdough scoring led by Katrina of The Sourdough Mama. Using a prepared sourdough loaf, you’ll translate floral forms and patterns into a scored design before taking your loaf home to bake and enjoy—no baking experience is required. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

On August 20, 2026, the Samuel Lawrence Foundation will host "A San Onofre Symposium: Nuclear Waste to Clean Energy." The symposium will convene policymakers, scientists, researchers, business leaders, and community stakeholders to address both the unresolved challenge of spent fuel stored at San Onofre and the accelerating transition toward clean, safe, and affordable energy alternatives. This event will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers, expert panels, and a networking lunch, creating an unparalleled platform for dialogue. Check out our website to learn more! Tickets: Students with a valid .edu email will receive a complimentary ticket. Please email admin@samuellawrencefoundation.org to claim. Non-Profit/Govt/Academic: $35 Standard Admission: $75 Sponsorship Tiers: Bronze - $500 Silver - $1000 Gold - $5000 Samuel Lawrence Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

This fun-filled event pairs animated film with live solo piano to introduce classical music to children ages 3–8. The main feature, "The Magic Piano," follows Anna and Chip-Chip on a magical journey aboard a flying piano. It is presented alongside "The Chopin Shorts," a collection of 2–3-minute films set to Chopin etudes, offering a vibrant exploration of his piano works. Together, these colorful, enchanting films create a near-complete overview of Chopin’s music for young audiences. The program has been performed at leading venues across the globe, including Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Don’t miss seeing it at The Conrad featuring award-winning pianist Derek Wang, First Prize winner at the 2021 New York Liszt Competition! Colorful, engaging, and joyful, this concert is the perfect first classical experience for young families. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a journey through the stars like never before as we take The Sky Tonight on the road to the Palomar Observatory! With a private tour of the Palomar Dome, an engaging lecture from a local astronomer, and stargazing from the historic Palomar Mountain, this is an adventure you won't want to miss. Chartered bus, meal, and beverage included. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

The Taste of Encinitas is a culinary extravaganza that transforms the streets of downtown Encinitas into a food lover's paradise. Hosted by Encinitas 101 Main Street, the event typically takes place in August in the charming historic district, creating a seamless blend of delicious flavors and the town's distinctive ambiance. Local restaurants, cafes, and eateries come together to showcase their culinary prowess, offering attendees a taste of the diverse and delectable offerings that define Encinitas' culinary landscape. The Taste of Encinitas is happening Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Encinitas along S Coast Hwy 101. Tickets are $60 and provide access to food and drink samples from over 35 local restaurants and 35+ Sip Stops, plus live music throughout the district!

This activation takes place at Museum Park, across the street from The New Children’s Museum at 200 W Island Ave San Diego, CA 92101. Join us for Nickelodeon’s "Fun Flows Here," a larger-than-life outdoor activation taking over Museum Park during Comic-Con week! Enjoy live entertainment, games, music, character-drawing demonstrations, DJ sets, raffles, giveaways and hands-on activities inspired by "PAW Patrol," "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and more. Make your own slime, play with bubbles, snap photos and watch select guests get drenched in Nickelodeon’s iconic green slime! Guests are welcome to stop by anytime and are not expected to stay for the entire event. The Museum itself will be closed from July 21–26.

FX and Hulu are bringing San Diego Comic-Con attendees some sweet nightmares this year. In celebration of FX’s "American Horror Story‘s" upcoming 13th season (a very big number for horror fans!), they’re rolling into the convention with ice cream trucks to serve up “sinister sweets” inspired by each chapter of the anthology series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Fans will be able to sample “13 Flavors” from four ice cream trucks, where they’ll also be greeted by some of the series’ most iconic characters from the last 13 installments, including Rubber Man (“Murder House”), Twisty the Clown (“Freak Show”), and the Witch (“Coven”). Click here to view the ice cream truck locations and learn more.

Join the National City Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at the beautiful Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan Casino Resort. Gather your team and enjoy a day of golf, networking, great food, exciting activities, and opportunities to win big on one of San Diego County's premier courses. Test your skills with the $10,000 Hole-in-One Challenge, Longest Drive Contest, Putting Contest, Monster Shot, Cannon Shot, and more! At just $800 per foursome, this tournament offers an outstanding value compared to many tournaments throughout the region. Whether you're entertaining clients, strengthening relationships with your team, or simply looking for a memorable day on the course, this is an event you won't want to miss. Register your foursome today and be part of one of the Chamber's premier annual events.

A new book from a San Diego author explores lessons learned from raising a child with autism, and why laughter is an essential tool for self-care through life's difficult moments.

Join us for an entertaining afternoon while supporting Osher's Theater World, a talented group of theater artists. Comprised of members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego, Theater World brings engaging performances to audiences throughout the year, and your attendance helps sustain future productions and creative opportunities for lifelong learners. This event, inspired by Fran Zimmerman and directed by Herb Hein, will feature 18 songs from around the world performed by an ensemble of singers with piano, drums, guitar, and accordion. Local downtown restaurants will provide some small international delights starting at 1 p.m. There will be limited parking available at the venue for $10, but it is recommended that you take the Blue Line Trolley, which stops right across the street from the venue. You will receive a link to purchase parking in your registration confirmation email. Registration is $25 for this fundraising event and includes admission to the concert and light refreshments. It does not include parking or public transportation. Theater World brings Osher members together to explore the joy of performance through acting, directing, and storytelling. Whether discovering new talents or building on previous experience, participants develop creative skills, form lasting friendships, and enrich the Osher community by entertaining fellow members throughout the year.