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Join our annual presentation about the San Elijo Lagoon Restoration project. What types of habitats are thriving? How are areas of refuge helping birds and other wildlife? Hear updates on the current 50-year ecosystem monitoring program and inlet reopening plans by Tim Stillinger, PhD. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 12+ Registration Required Virtual Presentation via a Zoom link that will be shared with those that register. RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/san-elijo-lagoon-restoration-monitoring-presentation-2025-02-04/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Peter Pupping Quartet Valentine’s Day Concert Join us for a romantic and upbeat Valentine’s Day concert featuring the Peter Pupping Quartet. Enjoy a vibrant mix of Nuevo flamenco, Bossa Nova, Samba, Cuban Latin jazz, and contemporary music. Fans of the Gypsy Kings, Ottmar Liebert, Latin jazz, and Carlos Santana will love this dynamic performance. In addition to Latin influences, the band will perform hit songs by artists like James Taylor. 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
 Bethlehem Lutheran Church: 925 Balour in Encinitas, California 
 The quartet features Peter Pupping and William Wilson on guitar, 
Jeff Basile on bass, and Gerlando Compilati on percussion. Reservations can be made by confirming attendance via email at guitar@guitarsounds.com. Payment will be accepted at the door, with a suggested donation of $30. Please include the number of guests, names, and contact information in your reservation request, and a confirmation will be sent in return. For more information guitar@guitarsounds.com / 760.815.5616

Festival de Danza: Mosaicos Mexico Presented by Academia de Danza Ti-Pai & Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai There are two shows: Saturday, Feb, 1 from 4 - 5:40 p.m. Doors at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7 - 8:40 p.m. Celebrating culture without borders.

Since its inception in 1995, innovation and creativity have defined Ozomatli. Hailing from Los Angeles, the group found a way to represent the city's eclectic culture through music that appeals to the local community and the world beyond. Ozomatli's success is exemplified in an impressive variety of genres from classic to modern Latino, urban, hip-hop and other world styles. The "Dioses del Baile," or "Gods of Dance," have created one of the most exciting, captivating and flat-out fun live shows touring today. They continue to harness their musical instincts by conceiving new concepts and forging new sounds that keep fans on their toes and the world dancing. The latest recording is an album of classic Mexican hits reimagined with a reggae feel. Titled "Non-Stop: Los Angeles ? Mexico ? Kingston," it pays homage to the band's Latin roots, allowing them to personalize songs that defined their youth and in turn, become part of Latin and Pop music lore. Ozomatli on Facebook / Instagram Music Box on Facebook / Instagram

Padres FanFest, presented by SeatGeek, returns Saturday, Feb. 1 to Petco Park from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Padres Season Ticket Members will enjoy early entry beginning at 9 a.m. Admission to Padres FanFest is free and you must claim a ticket in-advance. Please use the corresponding buttons below to claim up to four (4) tickets. Members, Partners, and Waitlist Members should use their unique code sent via email and the public should please use code Padres25. There will be two different tickets with unique entry times – either 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Tickets are SOLD OUT to the 10 a.m. entry; admission will only be permitted beginning with the time listed on the ticket. The deadline to claim tickets to FanFest is Friday, Jan. 31 at 11:59 PM PT.

A former Minnesota House speaker and her husband were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.

Skip the traditional Valentine’s Day and join us at the Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, California) for Hearts of Black and Blue! Featuring live music from Coupe DvLle, The Doll & Co, Chunky Hustle Brass, Rey Wolf, and DJ Tah Rei, with free fried chicken and champagne (while supplies last). Whether you're flying solo, avoiding the typical romance, or just in it for the food and music, this night is for you!

Salt & Straw ice cream is celebrating the month of chocolate and love by re-inventing the traditional heart-shaped box of Valentine’s Day chocolates with their new Dipped In Chocolate Perfume and Chocolatier’s Series – available on affiliate via ShareASale. The Dipped in Chocolate Perfume is a wearable perfume created in collaboration with Portland based Imaginary Authors, with notes of chocolate, cardamom, vanilla cream, sandalwood and benzoin sumatra to create a decadent fragrance, available only in scoop shops in 14mL bottles for $46. Additionally, starting Tuesday, January 28 through the month of February, the Chocolatier’s Series is available at all scoop shops and via nationwide delivery, and features five flavors created by co-founder and ice cream innovator Tyler Malek in partnership with some of the most renowned chocolatiers and bean-to-bar connoisseurs in the country. From San-Francisco based Dandelion to Miami-based Exquisito Chocolates, each flavor contains chocolate in some form, from chocolate bars to cocoa nibs, fudge, stracciatella, truffles, and more. Flavors include: Chocolate Almond Gold Bar - Bits of Almond Gold Bars from Fran’s Chocolate in Seattle are tossed into a salted vanilla ice cream, with ribbons of buttery caramel and dark chocolate stracciatella Cocoa Nibs & Frangipane - Candied cocoa nibs from San Francisco-based chocolate company Dandelion are folded into a light milk chocolate base, mixed with frangipane, a toasted almond cream. Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge - Rainbow-sprinkle cake batter ice cream is rippled with brown butter vanilla bean fudge made with LA-based Compartés chocolate to mimic chocolate frosting. NEW: Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies and Cream (v) - A chocolate barley milk base is churned with housemade oreo cookies stuffed with a chocolate hazelnut filling made with Portland-based cloudforest chocolate, and swirled with hazelnut chocolate fudge. NEW: Milk Chocolate Fudge with Candied Macadamia Nut - Inspired by the macadamia nut bonbon from Stick with Me Sweets in New York City, puffed rice-infused ice cream is mixed with milk chocolate fudge and clusters of white chocolate and coconut covered candied macadamia nuts. For customers who want even more chocolate, shops will offer a Brownie Waffle Cone made with a rich, chocolatey brownie batter, finished with a hint of salt, and freshly pressed into a swoon-worthy waffle cone. This limited-edition cone will be available from January 31 to February 27 in all Salt & Straw locations. On Valentine's Day (February 14) in all Salt & Straw shops, customers who buy one single scoop, will get another single scoop free for the Valentine in their life. SAN DIEGO LOCATIONS

Celebrate Persian New Year in style on the stunning La Jolla Cove Rooftop. With breathtaking panoramic views, vibrant live music, mesmerizing dance performances, and beautiful art displays, this event promises an unforgettable evening. Indulge in the delicious flavors of Persian and Mediterranean cuisine while experiencing the rich traditions of Nowruz.