Search results for

Summer starts here at Plaza Paseo Real! Join us for a playful morning filled with creative stations, hands-on discovery, music and interactive family fun designed for little explorers of all ages. Enjoy hands-on activity stations including a special Mini Makeover Station for tote bag decorating and a Color Chemistry Station where children can create their own “liquid science” bottle using pipettes, color mixing, density layering and glitter for a fun, take-home experiment. Little explorers can also stop by the Explorer Prize Station for special giveaway items (while supplies last). Plaza Paseo Real on Facebook / Instagram

Le Petit Chef at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is redefining dining in San Diego with an immersive experience that blends 3D projection mapping technology and a multi-course culinary journey. Designed as a “3D cinema on your plate,” the experience transforms the table into a theatrical stage where guests follow the animated adventures of the world’s smallest chef and his international companions through a series of playful, visually stunning performances, and you the audience get to decide which chef ultimately wins in the end. Over the course of approximately two hours, guests enjoy a globally inspired four-course menu with three distinct options—Classic, Vegetarian, and Junior—making it ideal for couples, families, and groups. With evolving storylines and refreshed menus introduced regularly, Le Petit Chef continues to be a standout attraction in the Gaslamp Quarter, offering a unique mix of storytelling, entertainment, and elevated cuisine. Shows run Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 6:30 p.m., with additional seatings on Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled showtime. For more information or to book reservations for Le Petit Chef, please visit www.lepetitchef.com/san-diego. Le Petit Chef on Facebook / Instagram

Like fermentation, complex essays emerge through layering and time. In this class, you’ll practice tracing research paths and integrating outside sources into your personal narrative essay. We’ll focus on enlivening writing through research by helping you craft essays that are both intellectually grounded and supported by lyricism and story. Through close readings of researched personal essays, we’ll look at how writers braid research it into their own narratives. The session will include discussion, brief writing and research exercises, and generative prompts to support writers as you begin this process. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Calling all young music lovers and their families! You are invited to "The Enchanted Tail," a magical opera for young audiences performed by Opera4Kids. Proceeds support local nonprofit Resounding Joy's music therapy programs for children and youth. The first 25 kids to get tickets will receive a princess crown or fox ears of their choosing. Plus, all attendees will have the chance for a photo with the princess and the fox after the show! Opera4Kid on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11, as we celebrate the grand opening of the newest Handel's Ice Cream location in San Diego! Located in the heart of the iconic Little Italy, Handel’s invites the community to join them starting at 11:00 a.m. for a fun-filled day celebrating the arrival of their premium, small-batch ice cream. Get there early because the first 50 guests in line will receive Free Ice Cream for a Year! Throughout the day, guests can also look forward to exciting giveaways and promotional surprises. The Little Italy location will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., offering 48 rotating flavors, as well as pickup and delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates, and catering services. For more information about Handel’s Little Italy, visit https://handelsicecream.com/store/little-italy or follow them on Instagram at @HandelsSanDiegoSouth. *Must be 18 years or older to receive the Free Ice Cream for a Year offer.

All Are Welcome: Celebrating Accessibility at the Tijuana Estuary Saturday, June 13, 2026 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 This free community event will celebrate improved accessibility at the Tijuana Estuary and our ongoing commitment to expanding access to nature for all visitors. Activities will include the launch of a NaviLens wayfinding tour for visitors who are blind or low vision, ASL-interpreted nature walks, a speaker presentation, community partner booths, sensory-friendly resources, and family-friendly activities. The Visitor Center and surrounding trails are wheelchair accessible. Sensory kits and a restorative space will also be available. Parking at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center is free. Space is first come, first served. Bring water, use sunscreen, and wear closed-toed shoes to enjoy all the estuary has to offer.

One Night Only: The Voice Everyone is Talking About! San Diego, get ready for an unforgettable night of world-class vocal jazz with one of the most powerful, compelling voices in jazz today! For one evening only, the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Eugenie Jones is taking the stage at Humphreys Backstage Live. Hailed as "one of the most beautiful voices in the United States," Eugenie's self-titled release was named "Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year" by Paris-Move, and ranked #4 on Jazz Week's top 50. She is known for her smooth and satin, "warm, husky vibrato" vocals, and an electric stage presence that passionately captures the pain you bear and the joy you radiate. Hosted by the legendary MC John Phillips, this is the West Coast event of the summer with an all-star San Diego lineup: Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), and Richard Sellers (drums). Event Details When: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 6 p.m. Where: Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/.../vvG1IZ_aCpv7eM/eugenie-jones Listen Now: ffm.to/eugeniejonesmusic

Learn how to make the perfect crunchy cucumber pickle! We'll teach you how to ferment the perfect pickle, and show other summer pickled veggie styles. Includes your own take-home mason jar of pickles! Classes are generally held outdoors (on a patio, and/or under shady trees and canopies.) Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple fermented pickle recipes with cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and more which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. Taste: We'll have a variety of fermented foods to sample, such as chutney, hot sauce, and pickles Do it Together: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of cucumber pickles SAVE $10 when you bring a friend or posse! Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

The Athenaeum presents a local debut by the duo of pianist Emilio Solla and saxophonist Antonio Lizana. A Latin Grammy–winner and six-time Grammy nominee, Solla teams up for his 15th album, "El Siempre Mar," with rising-star Spanish flamenco-jazz vocalist and saxophonist Lizana. In their music, they join old Argentine folk songs with original compositions and a new take on Flamenco cantes de ida y vuelta (“roundtrip songs”) in a jazz setting. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar violated Pentagon rules on political campaigns. Then, hear from a Logan Heights library assistant who is retiring after nearly 40 years at the branch. And, why concert ticket prices have skyrocketed since the pandemic. Plus, things to do this weekend.