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Things get even wilder at the Zoo after dark! Join us, beat the heat, and celebrate summer during Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo from June 3–Sept. 5, 2022. Come "rock and roar" this season with live music and other amazing entertainment experiences. Extend your adventure—stay with us for all of the fun and excitement that awaits! For additional information on Nighttime Zoo, see the Seasonal Events section of the Zoo's FAQ page. Hours for Nighttime Zoo vary. For more information and performance times, please visit the Zoo's Nighttime Zoo webpage, which is updated during the event. The San Diego Zoo is located in Balboa Park, minutes from downtown San Diego. San Diego Zoo is on Facebook + Instagram + @sandiegozoo on Twitter

The Southwestern Artists Association in Studio 23, Spanish Village Arts Center, Balboa Park in San Diego, is pleased to present the featured artists’ show: "The Inspiring Power of Color." Natasha Monahan Papousek, Asha Sisson, and Jill Treadwell Svendsen are all very different as artists, but share a love of vibrant color and its power to inspire and heal. Visit Southwestern Artists Association- Studio 23 on Facebook

Explore up to eight iconic neighborhoods when you tour America’s Finest City on foot. Join us for the original Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego on June 4-5, 2022. Marathon Course Overview: From the start line next to Balboa Park to the finish line in Downtown, you’ll race through some of the most iconic neighborhoods in San Diego. With perfect running weather queued up for race weekend, you’ll want to hurry down to the epic finish! Date: June 5, 2022 Start Time: 6:15 a.m. Time Limit: 7 hours * Times subject to change Start Line: Sixth Ave & Quince St at Balboa Park Finish Line: Ash St & Union St Half Marathon Course Overview: From the start line next to Balboa Park to the finish line in Downtown, you’ll race through some of the most iconic neighborhoods in San Diego. With perfect running weather queued up for race weekend, you’ll want to hurry down to the epic finish! Date: June 5, 2022 Start Time: 6:15 a.m. Time Limit: 4 hours * Times subject to change Start Line: Sixth Ave & Quince St at Balboa Park Finish Line: Ash St & Union St 5K Course Overview Date: June 4, 2022 Start Time: 7:00am Time Limit: 1 hour * Times subject to change Start Line: Presidents Way & Park Blvd. Finish Line: Balboa Dr Rock 'n' Roll Running Series on Facebook + Instagram + @RunRocknRoll on Twitter

Join us to learn more about past and future World Fairs, how the World Expos have impacted our lives, what's to come, and to enjoy a historic tour of Balboa Park. Featured speakers include Ross Porter, President of The Committee of One Hundred- an organization that works to preserve Balboa Park's historic architecture, gardens, and public spaces; Maggie Lemere, Global Ties U.S. Oral Historian; and Kara Snesko, U.S. Department of State Acting Director Expo Unit. Since 1851, there have been many events held throughout the world using the names "world's fair," "international exposition," "universal exposition," "world expo," and just "expo." The Panama–California Exposition was an exposition held in San Diego between January 1, 1915, and January 1, 1917. The exposition celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal, and was meant to tout San Diego as the first U.S. port of call for ships traveling north after passing westward through the canal. The fair was held in San Diego's large urban Balboa Park. Please register using the link provided.

Join Balboa Theater in A Drag Queen Christmas ! Here we come bigger and better this holiday season with your favorite queens performing live on stage. Hosted by Trinity The Tuck and Monet X Change and featuring Brooke Lynn Hytes, Kylie Sonique Love, Crystal Methyd, Heidi N Closet, Jan Sport, and Alyssa Edwards. It's a magical night of fun with holiday classics and naughty shenanigans - with our all new production. All ages welcome - but remember - this is The Naughty Tour! Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. There will be a 20-minute intermission. Presented by Murray & Peter. Date: Dec. 3, 2021 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Balboa Theater Cost: $75-$150 For more information and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

The five world-class illusionists that make up this mind-bending theatrical production are back on tour in 2022, following sell out shows across the globe, rave reviews and a run in London’s West End. Catch this incredible show for the whole family at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. Tickets start from just $28.50. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at https://www.championsofmagic.co.uk or ticketmaster.com. Visit: https://www.san-diego-theater.com/theaters/balboa-theater/champions-of-magic.php Champions of Magic website Champions Of Magic on Facebook

Families can take a spin on Balboa Park's historic and recently restored 1910 Carousel, featuring a colorful menagerie of hand-painted animals, an original military band organ, and brass ring game. The adjacent Butterfly Ride is perfect for younger children. Enjoy San Diego's favorite carousel this holiday season on a special schedule: • Thanksgiving Week | Open Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Thanksgiving Day | Closed Admission $3 per ride, $10 for 4 rides. For special large group rates, call (619) 232-2282. For more information, please visit friendsofbalboapark.org/balboa-park-carousel or call the number listed above.

Join the Blue Water Film Festival for their opening night reception, screening and filmmaker Q&A at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park! 6 p.m. - Doors Open, Cocktail Reception 7 p.m. - Screening of "Inside Antarctica: Machine Learning & Microplastics" by Nat Geo Explorer and Filmmaker Mike Libecki 7:15 p.m. - Q&A Discussion with Filmmaker Mike Libecki Moderated by Greg Reitman, BWFF Executive Director The 2022 Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) presented by the Blue Water Institute, is set for its third year from June 2 - June 5. Held each year in celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day, BWFF will screen eighteen feature films, fifteen short films and two animated films--35 films in all, one world premiere; 12 int’l premiere and the remaining California premieres. BWFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Learn more at bluewaterfilmfestival.org. Blue Water Film Festival is on Facebook + Instagram

Mariachi music is a Mexican tradition during the Christmas season and San Diego has some of the best.

Anger over high gas prices has spurred lawmakers in Sacramento to come up with some way to ease the burden. A new proposal that’s gaining traction comes from a coalition of Democrats who want to give every taxpayer a $400 check. Plus, as Oceanside transforms from its “Ocean-slime” image, residents say gentrification is killing the last affordable coastal city in San Diego County. And, a special tribute concert for Ukraine at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, a Spanish-language translation of the Messiah and plenty more in this week’s weekend arts preview.