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Enjoy a beautiful summer evening at San Diego Botanic Garden during Summer Nights every Thursday in July featuring live music and extended hours. This week, rep your favorite tropical shirt or dress to enjoy the joyful, laid-back music of Island Mist Band! Representing the Mariana Islands — Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota — this talented group features Janice on guitar, Lilly and Robert on ukuleles, and Benni on U-Bass. Members of the House of Chamorros at Balboa Park, the band has been sharing their “Island Style” music for over six years. Come dance and listen to the blend of Chamorro, Hawaiian, traditional, nostalgic, and contemporary songs, perfect for celebrating a summer evening! A bar with craft beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and light snacks will be available each night. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pack a picnic, get cozy, and make the most of your evening in the Garden! Tickets for Summer Nights can be purchased online and include after-hours admission to the Garden, with last admission at 6:45 p.m. Visit: Tropical Night with Island Mist Band at San Diego Botanic Garden Island Mist on Instagram

This is a 21+ event w/ valid ID at Soda Bar - San Diego. Bad Bunny Dance Night hits San Diego on June 21st! This dance night brings the electrifying, genre-defying energy of Bad Bunny alongside artists like J Balvin, Karol G, Rosalía, and Rauw Alejandro. With a mix of reggaeton, Latin trap, electronic and global hits, this night will have you moving to tracks and remixes that embody dynamic flair and unapologetic spirit. Expect a high-energy, immersive atmosphere where the music fuels celebration, self-expression, and connection all night long. *This is a tribute dance night. None of the artists mentioned will be appearing at this event, nor are they affiliated with the event. Visit: https://dice.fm/event/eoq2pd-bad-bunny-night-21st-jun-soda-bar-san-diego-tickets? Soda Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Attend an enlightening Local Voices conversation at the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, with the San Diego Botanic Garden and the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. This thought-provoking evening will include a moderated discussion on climate change and conservation with Ari Novy, President & CEO of San Diego Botanic Garden, and Jessica Toth, Executive Director of the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Hear how these two nonprofit organizations are working to strengthen efforts to mitigate climate change – from plant conservation to waste reduction – to help address urgent challenges affecting San Diego County and beyond. A question and answer session will follow the moderated discussion. Celebrated local author Richard Louv will moderate this session, offering additional insights into the state of our climate and our connection to the natural world.

Learn how dementia can impact the five senses and discover practical strategies to enhance the well-being of your loved ones. This session explores reminiscence therapy and nature-based dementia care, offering insights on how to improve communication, mood, and quality of life by creating sensory-friendly environments at home and in outdoor spaces. Led by Vicki Kaufmann, MA, MPST, a retired social service administrator and former certified family life educator (CFLE) who was a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, this class provides valuable tools for caregivers seeking to make a meaningful difference. Visit: Class for Caregivers: Understanding Sensory Challenges in Dementia San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook

With a sound straight out of Louisiana’s dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the BAYOU BROTHERS will rock you right on into “Fat Tuesday” with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing, rollicking, heart thumpin’, foot stompin’ musical gumbo y’all won’t soon forget! Start with a blend of accordion, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and rubboard, add three-part harmonies, mix it up with a lot of rockin’ Zydeco, blues, R&B and that great Mardi Gras sound, toss in dazzling showmanship and a big old dance floor and you get the hot, spicy musical jambalaya that IS the BAYOU BROTHERS! Performance Schedule: March 30 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. April 12 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Bayou Brothers on Facebook / Instagram The Flower Fields on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an exciting performance by popular Blues musician, Bill Magee! Catch this performance from one of the best in our city! This activity is included with the cost of admission. Full performance schedule: April 6 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. April 26 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. May 4 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Flower Fields on Facebook / Instagram

Stage Door Performing Company dancers, ages 8 to 18, share their love of dance by performing at Disneyland, the San Diego County Fair, Encinitas Holiday Parade, and in senior living centers and street fairs across San Diego County. Rooted in jazz dance techniques, performances incorporate a variety of styles that bring joy to audiences of all ages. March 23 from 11:15 a.m. - Noon at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch The Flower Fields on Facebook / Instagram

With a set list full of vintage crowd pleasers, a show from The Cool Rush Band is the perfect soundtrack to an afternoon at The Flower Fields. Full 2025 Performance Schedule: March 23 - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. March 29 - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. April 19 - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. April 27 - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. This activity is included with the cost admission. The Flower Fields on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on the final day of our season to celebrate all the special moms in your life. We will have performances of colorful dancing from the Rancho Buena Vista High School’s Ballet Folklorico at 1p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. Included with the cost of admission The Flower Fields on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Infinite Rivers" in San Ysidro; Jean Lowe and Rancholo at Best Practice; Scandinavian artists at Madison Gallery; "Access" in Bonita; "Beethoven by the Bay"; a Rachmaninoff festival; plus film, dance and live music picks.