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Join award-winning Chef Spencer Hunter of Lia’s Lumpia on February 22, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at the San Diego History Center for a one-night Afro-Filipino Kamayan feast celebrating culture, family, and bold fusion cuisine. A San Diego native and finalist on Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, Chef Spencer honors his Filipino grandmother’s culinary legacy while blending it with his African American roots. He has taken first place for his Sisig Lumpia, cheffed for distinguished clientele ranging from corporate leaders to members of the British Royal Family, and continues to redefine what modern fusion cuisine can be. Gather around banana leaf–lined tables and enjoy a vibrant spread featuring Mac n Cheese Lumpia, BBQ Pulled Pork, Adobo Fried Chicken, Filipino Spaghetti, Jasmine Rice, Collard Greens with smoked turkey, Coconut Cornbread with calamansi butter, and more. Tickets include appetizers, kamayan feast, complimentary beverages, and after-hours admission to SDHC exhibits, including Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat today Chef Spencer Hunter on Facebook / Instagram

This Valentine’s Day, Origen invites you and your loved one to embark on a culinary journey where every moment feels as intentional as your connection. Set against the warm and inviting backdrop of our San Diego restaurant, Origen creates the perfect stage for an evening made for two. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by a vibrant yet intimate atmosphere: soft lighting, elegant table settings, and a sense of anticipation in the air. Our team will guide you through a specially curated pre fix menu, crafted with the season’s finest ingredients and inspired by bold flavors that awaken the senses. Sip on handcrafted cocktails designed to spark conversation and toast to love as your chef-crafted courses arrive one by one. Each dish, from delicate starters to decadent desserts, tells a story of passion, creativity, and culinary mastery. With every bite, discover new depths of flavor that mirror the richness of the evening you’re sharing. Whether you’re celebrating a long-term partnership or kindling a new romance, Origen is your destination for an unforgettable Valentine’s experience. Delight in heartfelt service, culinary excellence, and a night where every detail is designed to celebrate love in all its forms. Origen on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an engaging educational series featuring guest speakers from diverse fields. Each session offers unique insights and opportunities to ask questions directly to the professionals. Plus we get to share our favorite tea! Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The Female Makers Market returns to Little Italy to showcase women-owned small businesses. Featuring vendors selling handmade goods, vintage clothes, wellness products, jewelry, and unique gifts. Enjoy live entertainment by @djjustjames, local shopping, and the perfect date-day or bestie-day vibes. Free admission, family & pet-friendly, and perfect for treating yourself! Save this, tag your bestie, and come wander, sip, and shop small with us!

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s! Today’s recipe: Plant organic seeds in a paper pot with Jimbo’s and Healthy Day Partners! Pre-registration is not required. FREE with Museum Admission. Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

El Chingon will bring a little Bourbon Street energy to downtown when it hosts a Mardi Gras-inspired churro eating challenge. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, guests will be invited to indulge their sweet tooth in a battle for bragging rights and sweet victory. The Mardi Gras churro eating challenge will task competitors with eating as many sugar-dusted churros as possible in two minutes and 17 seconds. When the clock runs out, the contestant who finishes the most churros will be crowned champion. Prizes will be awarded to the top three eaters, with the grand prize going to the fastest churro conqueror. Check-in for the contest will begin at 6 p.m., with the challenge starting at 7 p.m. Entry is free, and online registration is required to secure a spot in the competition. All participants must complete a waiver before competing, available on Eventbrite. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at ElChingon.com/San-Diego. El Chingon on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

The epic Baroque opera about the love story which shaped empires! George Frideric Handel’s opera “Giulio Cesare” (Italian for Julius Caesar) set London afire with its passionate music in 1723. In 2026, the drama and musical genius are coming to San Diego in Cinballera Entertainment’s dynamic production. Many consider this to be Handel’s greatest opera, if not the best opera of the Baroque period. An intrinsic component of its enduring popularity is its evocative subject matter, torn from one of ancient history’s most dramatic pages. When Roman general Julius Caesar conquers Egypt, he quickly finds himself conquered by the beautiful maiden Lydia. Little does he know that she is really Cleopatra, the brilliant Egyptian queen. Can romance and royal ambition survive the passion and devastation of war? This unique production honors tradition while creatively incorporating classical ballet to convey the intricate story more dramatically! Cinballera Entertainment on Facebook / Instagram

Iran's top officials pushed back against a U.S. ceasefire plan and President Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.

ECS invites you to Evening on the Bay, a purpose-driven fundraising reception designed for meaningful connection and real community impact. With a breathtaking setting at San Diego's stunning new waterfront venue and a streamlined program, the focus stays where it belongs, on people and purpose. Your participation directly supports ECS programs in early childhood education, behavioral health, homelessness services, and substance use disorder treatment across San Diego. The event will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres, a hosted bar, and local impact. Episcopal Community Services on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a fireside chat with Steve Olive, who served as the last USAID Mission Director for India before the agency’s recent dissolution. Olive is a retired minister counselor with a distinguished career of over 30 years spanning crisis response, regional diplomacy and strategic development across four continents, and he brings unparalleled insights into one of America’s most consequential bilateral relationships at a pivotal moment in history. As India transitions from aid recipient to a strategic partner, and as the U.S. reimagines foreign assistance following USAID’s dissolution, what lessons emerge from the ground? Olive will share what was happening in India during his final year, how Indian partners responded to the evolving relationship, and what USAID’s dismantling means for U.S. strategic partners like India. Drawing on his full career experience, Olive will offer personal reflections on the future of American foreign assistance and how the U.S.-India partnership should evolve as India emerges as a major global power. This is a rare opportunity to hear a candid, insider perspective at a moment when fundamental questions about America’s global role are being asked and answered in real time. This public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century India Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on India activities, please visit india.ucsd.edu. UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy on Facebook / Instagram