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Nearly half of the over 400 species of trees in Balboa Park come from Australia. A tour of this collection, their unusual properties, and how they survive here will be explored. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join San Diego Botanic Garden at its highly anticipated Summer Nights, every Thursday from July 11 through August 29. Enjoy extended hours at the Garden until 8pm and a diverse selection of special events, performances, and concerts available as add-ons to make your evening at the Garden even more memorable. Kicking off Summer Nights on July 11th, join Hullabaloo as they perform their top hits at the Gazebo. Beloved by kids and adults of all ages, enjoy one of San Diego’s most popular kid-friendly bands playing their foot-stomping, wing-flapping, free-range, organic kid folk music. This concert takes place on the Gazebo Lawn. Concert check-in will begin at 5:15 p.m. Please allow yourself 15 minutes from the parking lot to walk up to the Lawn and get settled. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on. For guest safety, folding chairs are not allowed unless needed for ADA accommodation. For more information visit: sdbg.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Welcome to our monthly Open Mic event where poets, spoken word artists, humorists, and storytellers gather to share their work and connect with fellow creatives. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent in front of a supportive audience. Join us for a night of raw emotions, powerful words, and inspiring performances. Don't miss out on this chance to express yourself and be part of a vibrant community of artists. See you there! Note: Sign up begins at 5:45 p.m. with readings starting at 6 p.m. sharp. Contact the Barnes & Noble Hazard Center if you have questions - 619-450-0175.

Calling all moms north of 40! Join our monthly meet-up on the first Sunday of each month. From kids, to work, to changes happening with our bodies (that have you thinking WTF?) — we have a lot to talk about. Let’s walk, talk, and maybe share what helps us navigate our lives north of 40 while getting some fresh air and movement. We’ll meet up in the Piazza della Famiglia in Little Italy, grab a coffee, pair up, and walk along the waterfront to the Midway Museum, then we’ll turn around and return to where we started. For more information visit: meetup.com/san-diego-ladies-women-meetup-group

Get ready to celebrate the fabled songwriting and musical career of Neil Diamond, with additional songs and stories focusing on his breakthrough "Hot August Nights" concert and album. Scott Samuels and Solitary Diamonds will recreate some of Neil's very best material with stunning authenticity in an intimate theatre setting. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The next free Sundown Sunday concert features Republic of Music, the ultimate cover band, performing megahits from every significant musical style. The band is known throughout Southern California for its raw, emotive energy and 600-song repertoire. The amphitheater is located in Civita Park, near the intersection of Civita Boulevard and Russell Park Way in Mission Valley. Guests are invited to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnics. Take-out meals are available across the street at Poki Bowl and El Tianguis or from a selection of food trucks.

Join us for our monthly &StoryTime series held on the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Barnes & Noble Hazard Center at 619-220-0175.

On Sunday, June 30th at Mission Valley's Spill the Beans, coffee and bagel shop beloved by locals and tourists alike, welcomes a pop-up experience with permanent jewelry brand Haus of Serotonin! From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Spill the Beans customers can enjoy $10 off at the “Serotonin Salon”. Stop in with your besties, loved ones, and family for an unforgettable bonding experience paired with delicious, handcrafted lattes and specialty beverages, unique bagel and cream cheese pairings, and enormous bagel sandos. Stay Connected with Spill the Beans on Facebook and Instagram

"In the late 1960s and early 70's a collection of musicians colonized a eucalyptus-scented canyon deep in the Hollywood Hills to create folk, rock, and American pop into a sound that captured the hearts of the music world. Back to the Garden, recreates the music and vibe of the era featuring the music of the Byrds, The Doors, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Carole King, The Eagles, James Taylor, Buffalo Springfield, Mammas and the Papas, Jackson Browne including music from Woodstock and the Last Waltz. These special shows will also includes Robert John Hughes as Story teller along with special guests Calman Hart and Danielle Tucker. The featured members of the band include Cactus Jim Soldi, Marc Intravaia, Rick Nash, Larry Grano, and Sharon Whyte."

Join Barnes & Noble Hazard Center for a &StoryTime Special with Author Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara reading Little People, BIG DREAMS: Taylor Swift. This &StoryTime will be a bilingual/Spanish event complete with swag and signings for attendees. Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. If you have any questions, please contact the store at 619-220-0175. For more information visit: stores.barnesandnoble.com