Search results for

Oddsmakers say Barbie will win this year's Oscar for production design. Our critic makes the case for Poor Things, which methodically builds a unique world for its main character to thrive within.

This weekend in the San Diego arts scene: Lynn Nottage's hit play, "Clyde's," Ving Simpson at OMA, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," "Kaleidoscope," Daygo Eatz, Baby Bushka and more arts, culture and live music.

Zoo researchers have been hoping to breed the endangered Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle for more than 20 years. It finally happened.

A free community outdoor event for the whole family to learn, grow, and make nourishing decisions together. This year our theme is “Full STEAM ahead” with the goal of showcasing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) learning and opportunities. During Day of Play, families will participate in nutrition, gardening, and STEAM activities, take-home crafts, physical activities & games, cooking demonstrations from the “Kitchenistas”, raffle prizes from our sponsors & more! For more information visit: olivewoodgardens.org Stay Connected on Facebook and LinkedIn

UPDATED: March 2, 2024 - March 3, 2024 Welcome to Brick Burger, where the world of food and fun come together in a unique and exciting way. At Brick Burger, we offer a one-of-a-kind pop-up dining experience that allows you to unleash your creativity and build your burger masterpiece from a selection of colorful and delicious bricks. Booking is essential! Our menu features a range of classic and specialty bricks made from the freshest and highest quality ingredients, so you can be sure that every bite will be a flavor explosion. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy beef patty, a crispy chicken fillet, or a hearty veggie option, our selection of bricks has something for everyone. But Brick Burger is more than just a place to enjoy a delicious meal. Our brick-themed restaurant is designed to immerse you in a playful and exciting world of bricks, with colorful brick walls, LEGO-themed furniture, and even a brick building station where you can let your imagination run wild and create your own brick designs. For families with young children, Brick Burger is the perfect destination for a day out. Our kid-friendly environment and menu options make it easy to keep the little ones entertained and satisfied. And for the more competitive diners, we host weekly brick-building competitions where you can show off your building skills and win some awesome prizes. At Brick Burger, we believe that food should be fun, and we've created a dining experience that truly reflects that. So come on down and let your inner child run wild as you build the burger of your dreams, surrounded by the colorful and creative world of bricks. For more infromation visit: explorehidden.com

Celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Tuesday, July 25, from 11am to 5:30pm. National Carousel Day is a free community event hosted by Forever Balboa Park, offering free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Entertainment and activities include a family-friendly DJ, circus performers by J7 Productions, face painting, photo booth, craft activity with Spanish Village Art Center, and activities with the San Diego Natural History Museum. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors Golden State Dogs and Ice Cream, Toro Churros and Doughnuts, Lick It Lollipops, and Caokie Organics. Event Schedule: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. : Kathryn the Grape 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. : The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. : Mariachi and Folklorico 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. : Pasacat 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. : Opera 4 Kids More Entertainment & Activities: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more infromation visit: foreverbalboapark.org

We invite Scouts BSA youth to enroll and earn their Oceanography Merit Badge through attendance at one of three classes held on three Saturdays, July 15, 29, and August 12, 2023 at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Classes will run 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Scouts must complete one class to earn their Oceanography Merit Badge. The program gives local scouting youth the opportunity to more deeply explore the ocean that is so integral to the San Diego community. By combining field work, laboratory observation, and scholarly discussion, Oceanography Merit Badge Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego allow scouts to become fully immersed in the multiple branches of oceanographic research. Each scout or group of scouts are required to be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone. All Scouts BSA Youth Protection guidelines must be followed at any event with registered Scouts present. Requirements: Contact your troop leader about procuring your Oceanography Merit Badge, before your class date, and bring your Blue Card, signed by your troop leader. Each scout or group of scouts, needs at least one adult leader in attendance. For more than 20 years, the Maritime Museum of San Diego has hosted highly popular and award-winning year-round educational events for hundreds of educators looking for exceptional, educational, and experiential programming for youth programs and students.

Kalei’s Kitchenette, a family-owned Pacific Rim cuisine business and partner of national restaurant incubator FOODWORKS, is excited to announce their official grand opening of their first brick-and-mortar location in Rancho Peñasquitos, at 9926-F Carmel Mountain Road on Saturday, June 24. The grand opening celebrations will kick off at 10 a.m. with a traditional ti leaf ribbon-cutting ceremony, accompanied by local dignitaries and community stakeholders. The festivities will continue with live hula dancers, raffles, and more, including small bites and giveaways from local small businesses such as Kapu Coffee and TEJO desserts, to pair with Kalei’s extensive menu of large and a la carte plates. Kalei’s is also excited to introduce new food specials to their menu this weekend, which will rotate on a recurring weekly basis throughout the year. Originally opened as a stall at a local farmer’s market, Kalei’s Kitchenette is a love letter to Pacific Rim culture created by husband-wife duo Chef Andy and Khara Mangiduyos. The Maui native uses local, fresh ingredients to serve Asian and Pacific classics like Huli Huli chicken, Loco Moco, Spam Musubi and Kalei’s signature Garlic Chicken. Kalei’s Kitchenette is a small business partner of FOODWORKS, a restaurant and small business incubator founded by John Coker under global food service leader Compass Group. FOODWORKS helps small businesses – especially those owned by women and minorities like Kalei’s Kitchenette – attain the resources needed to grow in a highly competitive industry throughout all regions in the United States. Kalei’s Kitchenette will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. and will offer signature dishes by Chef Mangiduyos, ready-to-eat meals, and easy catering solutions. To check out their full list of menu items and order online, visit their website https://www.kaleiskitchenette.com/. Kalei's Kitchenette on Facebook / Instagram

A Tribute to Heroes is the theme of the North Coast Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming Pops concert on Saturday, July 15, 2023, 2:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. The orchestra will perform memorable music from blockbusters like Black Panther and Spider-Man, in addition to Music from Apollo 13, Band of Brothers Suite, and the last movement of Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony No. 3. For more information visit: northcoastsymphony.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Food stylists will sometimes swap glue for milk and coat meat with motor oil. But on the set of The Taste of Things, the meals were real — and the actors kept eating after the director yelled "Cut!"