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Join Vistal, the Baja-inspired seafood restaurant located at the InterContinental San Diego, for an exclusive Four-Course Spiny Lobster dinner and demonstration on Friday, February 28 at 5 p.m. In partnership with Chula Seafood, a local leader in seafood sustainability, this will be a night of culinary adventure, beginning with sunset cocktails on the terrace, followed by a live demonstration and Q+A from 40-year commercial fishing veteran David Haworth, owner of Pacific Horizon Fisheries. Then, guests will indulge in the four-course dinner featuring: Lobster Terrine Chicories made with leeks, white asparagus, and vanilla bean champagne vinaigrette Stinging Nettle Raviolo made with lobster Ricotta filling, artichoke, mustard frill, and kelp espuma Zarandeado Half Lobster made with squid ink peewee potato, huitlacoche poblano puree, and romanesco Blood Orange Panna Cotta made with meringue, mezcal honey, and basil tuille Don’t miss this exclusive chance to immerse yourself in a culinary journey abundant with local San Diego seafood. Reservations can be purchased online, and are priced at $95 per person with an optional wine pairing add-on for $45 per person.

Local nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has been providing reconstructive surgeries and medical care to disadvantaged babies, children and teens around the world at no cost for over 30 years. The nonprofit’s TrueCare screening clinics are an opportunity to meet with Fresh Start’s world-class medical team to evaluate your child’s medical needs and discuss potential next steps. From conditions caused by disease, abuse, injury or accident, Fresh Start would love to help give your child the medical care they deserve — all at no cost to you. Walk-ins are welcome, or guests can register for the screening clinic. To learn more about Fresh Start visit FreshStart.org. To complete an application to become a Fresh Start patient, click here. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram

The Sierra Club Seal Society presents a free lecture about the local harbor seal birthing season followed by a guide tour walk down to the shore. It’s where education meets nature! See you there! Visit: Sierra Club Seal Society Talk n Walk Sierra Club San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Spring Valley Day is an annual event that celebrates the unincorporated community of Spring Valley and La Presa. The event is co-presented by the Spring Valley Community Alliance, New Seasons Church, and the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. These organizations have collaborated to create an occasion where residents and community members can come together to honor and celebrate Spring Valley. The event will feature a variety of attractions, including local merchants, a craft market, live music, food vendors, a car show, pony rides, a kids' zone, multiple County services, and First Responders . Spring Valley Day is free and open to the public, welcoming everyone to join in the celebration. Visit: https://www.springvalleyday.com/

The artistic collaboration between Duke Ellington and composer/ arranger Billy Strayhorn is one of the most important in the history of American music. Duke Ellington trusted Billy Strayhorn’s artistic gifts from the moment he joined the band in 1939, until Strayhorn’s death in 1967. Strayhorn wrote many of the songs we associate with the Duke Ellington Band today, including their theme song “Take the A Train”, “Satin Doll”, “Something to Live For” and many more. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/duke-ellington-and-billy-strayhorn/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with a night of hot New Orleans jazz! The good times roll with music made famous by Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson, Bessie Smith & Louis Armstrong. From street parades in the French Quarter to late night jams in the city’s famed clubs, this party transforms into an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration with Byron Stripling, Sydney McSweeney and Bobby Floyd leading the parade with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra! Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/when-the-saints-go-marching-in/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Trilogía del Dolor is an exploration of human pain through music and poetry. It aims to musically portray a real human experience of pain, one that goes beyond its idealizations, helps open conversations about it, and contributes to transcend misunderstandings and taboos around it. The trilogy features the poetry of Mexican contemporary poets Nuria Manzur-Wirth, Ricardo Cázares, Tania Favela, Nadia Mondragón, and Mónica Morales Rocha, plus texts written by the composer. The performance will feature vocalists Mariana Flores Bucio and Miguel Zazueta, clarinetist Madison Greenstone, cellist Rocío Sánchez, percussionist Camilo Zamudio, and flutist/composer/narrator Wilfrido Terrazas. Additionally, artist Esther Gámez Rubio will be projecting visuals and stage directing. Visit: https://music-cms.ucsd.edu/concerts/box_office.html UC San Diego Music on Instagram

San Diego is one of the safest big cities in the U.S., but hate crimes are on the rise. Now, local leaders are promoting new tools to fight these crimes. In other news, as the cost of living strains families’ budgets, schools are trying to help feed students at home. Plus, we kickoff a series highlighting different Oktoberfests and fall festivals happening throughout San Diego County.

San Diego’s biggest vegan night market. Presented by Viridian Productions and hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company on the 1st Friday of every month. Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Music & Games Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats, including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Empanadas and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. The San Diego Vegan Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. Stop by the A Way Home For Dogs booth to meet adoptable pups and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. PARKING: There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. Vegan Food Popup Events by Viridian Productions are free monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-vegan-night-market-tickets-1250929536919

An Environmental Protection Agency plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices would end a decades-old program that gave consumers a choice to buy environmentally friendly electronics and save money on bills, consumer and environmental groups said.