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The 5th Annual Lakehouse Food & Wine Festival is set to take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, on the scenic lakeside lawn at Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos, CA. This highly anticipated spring celebration brings together the best of North County and San Diego’s culinary scene with 30+ local restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and more for a delicious afternoon of tastings, live entertainment, and community fun. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., guests with General Admission tickets can enjoy all-you-can-taste food and drink samples and cast a vote for their favorite bites and sips. VIP ticket holders receive early entry beginning at 12 p.m. and exclusive access to the Island Experience, a luxury boat ride and intimate tastings from select vendors. Highlights of the festival include: • Unlimited samplings from top local eateries, breweries, wineries, and spirit makers. • Interactive voting for people’s choice of best food and drink. • VIP Island Experience with curated tastings and early access. • A vibrant lakeside atmosphere perfect for friends, couples, and food lovers. Tickets & Pricing: • General Admission (Early Bird): $79 — includes tastings + souvenir glass. • VIP (Early Bird): $150 — includes all GA benefits + early access & Island Experience. • Parking passes available. About Lakehouse Resort: Nestled on picturesque Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse Resort is a premier destination for culinary and leisure experiences in North County, offering iconic local events, waterfront views, and a welcoming atmosphere for guests and community members alike. Visit: https://events.thelakehouseresort.com/e/lakehouse-food-wine-festival-2026/ Lakehouse Resort on Instagram

Love hurts. Love heals. Love bites On Friday, February 13, 2026, join the Secret Society of Adultologists for a wickedly fun night as we sink our teeth into the wild side of romance, attraction, and survival. This after-hours, 21+ event will take you through the seductive science of mating rituals, venomous lovers, and heartbreak in the animal kingdom. Whether you’re loves truck, love-shy, or love-scorned, this cheeky pre-Valentine’s bash has something for you. Dress to impress—or to distress—and toast (or roast) the season of affection with your fellow curious creatures. $45 for non-members, $35 for members. Food and drink will be available for additional purchase. San Diego Natural History Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Justin Bieber Night presented by Stan Society at Observatory North Park, February 13th 2026, 18+ Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/justin-bieber-night-presented-by-stan-san-diego-california-02-13-2026/event/0B006382D38E4B8F? Observatory North Park on Instagram and Facebook

American Me Comedy will be an evening of the best stand-up comedy featuring today's hottest working comics from all walks of life - race, color, religion, and sexual orientation - sharing their unique and hilarious perspectives on life experiences. With the help of Yondr bags, we at the Comedy Store create phone-free spaces for artists and comedians. What that means: Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches are placed in Yondr cases and will be unlocked at the end of the show. Guests maintain possession of these items at all times. Guests may also access their phones at any time only in the designated Phone Use Areas throughout the venue. All phones will be re-secured upon returning to the event space. Anyone seen using a device during the performance in a non-designated area will be escorted out of the venue by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience. Visit: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-2026-february11th La Jolla Comedy Store on Instagram and Facebook

"LOBA" is an immersive ritual theatre performance inspired by "Women Who Run with the Wolves" by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Set inside Dear Tomorrow — a Craftsman home turned art gallery in Oceanside — audiences move freely through the space, encountering unfolding movement, ritual, and soundscapes along the way. Natalie Koski Stillwater on Instagram

Power up your energy knowledge! Join us at the La Mesa Library on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the Home Energy Fair. Talk to energy experts, enjoy fun activities, and learn how to: • Save energy and money at home • Sign up for reduced utility rates • Receive rebates and incentives for energy-saving projects Homeowners, renters, and all ages are welcome. Attendees will have the chance to be entered into an opportunity drawing to win free smart thermostats, LED lightbulbs, and more! Attendance is free, no registration required. City of La Mesa on Facebook / Instagram

Are you still paying $4 or more for a pint of kombucha? Learn to make it for pennies a pint at home! This class will cover how to make delicious kombucha safely at home, including seasonal secondary flavoring and carbonation. Join Austin Durant, author of "Fearless Fermenting" and founder of Fermenters Club, as he takes you on a journey into the world of food (and beverage) fermentation! Includes your own SCOBY and a take-home swing-top bottle of seasonal kombucha! LEARN: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and science of kombucha DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo the techniques for brewing kombucha and also flavoring & carbonating it! TASTE: We'll have a variety of various homemade kombucha flavors to sample DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own bottle of kombucha with seasonal flavors. Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

Hasta Mañana Cantina, in the Gaslamp, will be hosting a Galentine’s Party on Thursday, February 12 from 4 p.m. to close. Partake in bouquet making, permanent jewelry, festive sips, raffles and giveaways all night long! The event is FREE to attend. Hasta Mañana Cantina on Facebook / Instagram

This event is designed for students to network with water industry professionals; however, everyone is welcome! If you love to learn about water and wastewater infrastructure, this is the movie for you. The new documentary, "Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong," is an inspirational buddy comedy about America's aging water infrastructure and the unlikely, motely crew of Maine wastewater heroes who keep things afloat. The film dives into the topics of water infrastructure, careers in water, and it's a close-up look at what it takes to keep clean water flowing. Special screenings include a Q&A with one of the directors, Alexander Wolf Lewis, and a panel of water experts. There is a networking event at Panama 66 before the screening. Your ticket includes a refreshment and appetizers. 5-6 p.m. - social 6:15-7:30 p.m. - screening 7:30 p.m. - director's Q&A Purchasing general admission tickets helps subsidize low cost student tickets. Thank you for helping the next generation of California water pros!

Join San Diego Mycological Society's Vice President, Mark Jenne, as you learn about the life of mushrooms. You'll get a better understanding of their life cycle and their importance to the ecosystem. We'll start with a presentation at VMF's Education Center followed by a foray in the woods and identification of each one collected. Must Register at: https://volcanmt.org/2026-NES-Mushrooms Date: Saturday, February 28 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: $15 per person Location: VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center in Julian You may contact the VMF office with questions or for more information at 760-765-2300. Volcan Mountain Foundation on Facebook / Instagram