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Come dive into a full day of stories, music and interactive workshops! The festival coincides each year with World Storytelling Day. This year the theme of "Deep Water" inspires the festival and its tellers. San Diego's stalwart storytellers are joined by Vicki Juditz of Los Angeles, and Irish seanchai, Colin Urwin, who will lead workshops, as well as perform. The day kicks off with a workshop on "Storytelling for Emotional Impact" by Dr. Almena Lowe Mozon, flows to story concerts, an open mic for community tellers, music from students of the Coronado School of the Arts, and specific children's programming. Crowd favorites are "Art and Stories" with Michael Carini painting live on stage while storytellers paint vivid stories with words and movement. The day concludes with "Voices at the Water's Edge" story concert--always a memorable epilogue! Visit: https://storytellersofsandiego.org/ Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv), combines hypnosis and improv pairing comedian Colin Mochrie, best known for "Whose Line is it Anyway?" with Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci. This one-of-a-kind comedy experience has stunned audiences, making them ask “Is this real?”, and this duo is set to prove it with this latest show! The evening begins with Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive to hypnosis then join Mochrie to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized. In the hands of two experts and solely crafted from the volunteers' and audiences uninhibited, unconscious minds, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience. HYPROV was created in 2016 at Toronto's Second City. After working it out on stage, they took the show on the road for a 100-city tour from 2019-2023, followed by three months Off Broadway in NYC and six months at Harrah’s Las Vegas. About Summer Nights at The Sound: Summer evenings heat up with glow-in-the-dark lasers, side-splitting comedy, and can't-find-it-anywhere-else entertainment at Summer Nights at The Sound! Attendance to Summer Nights at The Sound shows require a paid admission ticket — prices vary, see event listings for details. Tickets to Summer Nights at the Sound include same-day admission to the 2025 San Diego County Fair — a tremendous value! Shows are all ages. San Diego County Fair on Facebook / Instagram / X

Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular! June 11 & 12 @ 6 p.m. This is an immersive experience that celebrates the illustrious music career of Taylor Swift. This family-friendly event, designed exclusively for Swifties of all ages, promises an evening like no other. The show features an epic laser display, large-screen video projection, and a live performance by the talented Jexxa. Relive the magic of Taylor's music and join in the singalong! You'll be serenaded with performances of Taylor's greatest hits, including fan favorites like "Anti-Hero," "Love Story," "You Belong with Me," and "Shake It Off." This is a chance to reconnect with the songs that have touched our hearts and shaped our lives. Along with an excellent laser show and concert sound & lighting, Jexxa keeps the energy going with her exceptional stage presence and vocal talents. Taylor Shines—The Laser Spectacular! — it's the Music of Taylor Swift as you've never seen before! About Summer Nights at The Sound: Summer evenings heat up with glow-in-the-dark lasers, side-splitting comedy, and can't-find-it-anywhere-else entertainment at Summer Nights at The Sound! Attendance to Summer Nights at The Sound shows require a paid admission ticket — prices vary, see event listings for details. Tickets to Summer Nights at the Sound include same-day admission to the 2025 San Diego County Fair — a tremendous value! Shows are all ages. San Diego County Fair on Facebook / Instagram / X

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Hop into Easter with the San Diego Model Railroad Museum at the third annual Easter Eggspress & Storytime! This ticketed before-hours event will immerse children with an egg quest around the museum, special trains running in our Toy Train Gallery, arts & crafts, story time, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. After you’ve finished your search for eggs and eaten some candy, enjoy a day of museum admission. Tickets: Children ages 2 and up - $20.00 Ticket includes: An immersive quest for eggs that involves finding hidden details on the model railroad layouts and answering questions about trains. Storytime from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Craft opportunity to make Easter decorations Special early morning hours and all-day museum access Children must be accompanied by an adult Adults - $20.00 (the regular price of all-day museum admission!) Infants under 2 years old - FREE Reservation required, even though the ticket is free. Free Infant ticket does NOT include eggs, crafts, and other giveaways. Please note: There will NOT be a full-size rideable train. This event has limited capacity and is likely to sell out. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Visit: https://www.sdmrm.org/easter SD Model Railroad Museum on Instagram and Facebook

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