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In the heart of the park, but tucked away from the main public thoroughfares, a rich variety of landscaped areas with many one-of-a-kind floral specimens await discovery. These hidden areas also offer opportunities to learn about little-known park history. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90–120 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/apr/05/balboa-park-horticultural-tours-off-aa106f5c/ Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuoso John Jorgenson, known for his exquisite guitar techniques and world-class musicianship, leads his instrumental gypsy jazz quintet in this not-to-be missed concert. Making a rare stop in So. California, the renowned ensemble performs the unique swing style sounds of the melodic music of Django Reinhardt in a mix of soulful romance and rollicking celebration. John Jorgenson, possibly one of the best jazz guitarists alive, is known for his mastery of a broad musical palette and is leaving a lasting legacy in the art of guitar performance. The group’s style has been called gypsy jazz after the dynamic string-driven swing created in 1930’s Paris – but their compositions draw in elements of Latin, Romanian, Classical, Rock and Greek music, so perhaps a more apt description is “21st Century World Music.” This show is golden. The music soars! Visit: John Jorgenson Quintet John Jorgenson on Facebook

Join Juniper & Ivy on Wednesday, April 2 for an exclusive, four-course wine dinner in collaboration with Porter Creek Winery. This world-class winery takes exceptional care of the land and their grapes, with a difference you can taste! The evening will begin with passed canapés, followed by an introduction from the winemaker. The first course will include a Cabo Kanpachi Crudo with fresh San Diego Uni paired with Viognier from the Haley Maire Estate Vineyard, RRV 2021. The second course will highlight Diver Scallops complemented by Chardonnay, RRV 2021. For the main course, guests will be served Colorado Lamb alongside Pinot Noir from the Wine Growers Reserve, RRV 2019. The night will conclude with a selection of Harry’s Berries with Red Wine Macerate and Yogurt Snow, paired with Zinfandel Old Vine, Sonoma County 2022. This immersive wine and dining experience is priced at $150 per person. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=114097&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website&corrid=281b6d51-c38e-4073-ac89-e9e6b60c1252 Juniper and Ivy Restaurant on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready to don your finest Derby attire and raise a glass at Toast for the Roses, an elegant Kentucky Derby watch party benefiting St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center’s Sophie’s Organic Garden and Aquatic programs offered to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego for an unforgettable afternoon of racing, revelry, and refined Southern charm. Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby LIVE while indulging in handcrafted cocktails, delectable small bites, and live music. Show off your Derby best in our fashion and hat contests, capture the moment with photo opportunities, and compete for fabulous prizes. Visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/stmadeleinesophiescenter/event/toastfortheroses2025/ St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Instagram and Facebook

When singer, fiddler and songwriter Lily Henley set out to make an album of Sephardic Jewish ballads set to new melodies, she was looking for her own way to interpret a critically endangered tradition. On Oras Dezaoradas (out on Lior Éditions Records), Henley highlights the Ladino language, a threatened tongue that fuses old Spanish with Hebrew, Arabic, and Turkish elements that is spoken by less than 100,000 people in the world today. She found herself directly connected to centuries of women spread across a forced global diaspora. The album is not a reinterpretation project—Henley’s newly-penned songs and melodies are a reclamation and contribution, a living line between her musical roots in American and Celtic traditions and the rich history and culture of her Sephardi ancestors. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/lily-henley Lily Henley on Instagram and Facebook

Bird Talk with Live Falcons! Join us as Dr. Bob Gordon and his raptor friends showcase the world of falconry and conservation. Through live demonstrations, he’ll reveal the history, skills, and environmental importance of these magnificent birds. Free with museum admission; members free! Visit: https://www.heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com/bird-talk-with-live-falcons Heritage of the Americas Museum on Instagram and Facebook

The 8th edition of the "Future Smart Cities" conference aims to explore and discuss the emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the realm of smart cities. This conference provides a platform for experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to share their insights and experiences regarding the development, implementation, and impact of smart city initiatives. The conference also discusses a lot of topics related to the development and transformation of cities in the digital age. The conference aims to provide a platform for attendees to gather and discuss the subject of smart cities. The conference will handle topics such as climate change management, efficient resource management, transportation and mobility, citizen engagement, sustainability, infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, eco-friendly environments and social inclusivity. Participants will explore innovative strategies, best practices, and case studies that address the challenges faced by cities today. Visit: https://www.ierek.com/events/future-smart-cities-fsc-8th#introduction IREK on Instagram and Facebook

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