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San Diego Floral Association's 2026 annual "garden tour with a difference" on May 30 presents five open gardens in historic Marston Hills, a neighborhood founded by George Marston in 1924 on the northern boundary of Balboa Park. The "Majestic Gardens of Historic Marston Hills" tour includes the former Walton Family estate and other large properties in one of San Diego's most charming enclaves of beautiful homes and mature plants and trees. The nonprofit Floral Association funds scholarships and community gardens and has published California Garden magazine for 117 years. San Diego Floral Association on Facebook

Salt & Straw is teaming up with some of the country’s most celebrated chefs to churn their signature flavors into five decadent scoops. The Chef Series, available from May 29 through June 25 at local scoop shops and nationwide shipping, features ice creams from Tyler Malek, co-founder and head ice cream maker of Salt & Straw, in collaboration with some of the country’s most celebrated chefs that are love letters to the flavors and techniques that made them famous. San Diego Locations include: Little Italy, UTC, Del Mar One Paseo, One Paseo Flavors in the series include: Cheesecake with Salted Yuzu Curd - made in collaboration with Seattle based, James Beard Award winning chef Brady Ishiwata Williams (Tomo, Canlis), this flavor features salted vanilla ice cream studded with fluffy hunks of vanilla bean Japanese soufflé cheesecake, tangy yuzu curd and shards of yuzu white chocolate stracciatella.  Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate - made in collaboration with Los Angeles based chef Mei Lin (owner of Daybird and 88 Club and competitor and judge of Tournament of Champions) this flavor features rich, aromatic vanilla and black tea ice cream swirled with custardy condensed milk and finished with toasted white chocolate feuilletine cookie crumbles.  Chocolate Caramel Smoked Budino - made in collaboration with Miami based chefs Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi behind the Michelin starred Boie De and Walrus Rodeo , this flavor features velvety chocolate olive oil custard flecked with smoky-sweet caramel candied hazelnuts and is swirled with an indulgent sea salt caramel drizzle.  Starling Sweet Potato Buckwheat Crumble - From Dan Barber, iconic chef of Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Upstate New York and co-founder of Row 7,  this flavor features starling sweet potato ice cream, sweet potato miso swirl, and sprouted buckwheat Florentine crumble.  Caramelized Plantain with Spicy Pecan Toffee (v) - From James Beard Award Winning Chef Gregory Gourdet (Kann in Portland, Maison Pasarelle in New York), this flavor features creamy brown sugar spiced plantain ice cream layered with pockets of caramelized plantains, habanero pecan brittle and pieces of tender almond-plantain cake. Salt & Straw Ice Cream on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the free Opening Reception for “Touching Your Heart” on Friday, Feb 6, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station, with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The water-based media exhibition runs Feb 1-28. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Limitless Adventures is proud to partner with Culture Shock Dance Center to present an inclusive hip-hop dance class designed for individuals with a wide range of intellectual and physical disabilities, as well as their families, caregivers, and supporters. This empowering and accessible class will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 2110 Hancock St #200, San Diego, CA 92110. The session is intentionally structured to welcome participants of all abilities, experience levels, and mobility needs, creating a supportive environment where everyone can move, express themselves, and participate at their own pace. Culture Shock is a cornerstone of the San Diego dance community, known for providing inclusive dance education and performance opportunities that foster physical strength, mental well-being, and self-confidence. Together with Limitless Adventures—whose mission centers on creating accessible experiences for people with disabilities—this class celebrates the belief that movement belongs to everyone. Participants can expect an encouraging, judgment-free space that emphasizes fun, connection, and personal expression rather than perfection or performance. Modifications, adaptive approaches, and supportive instruction will be incorporated to ensure every individual feels welcome and empowered. Limitless Adventures on Facebook / Instagram

Hi-Res is a platform for creative exchange, bringing creativity and community into focus by creating space for connection and conversation. Join us for the launch of the Hi-Res live storytelling series, curated monthly as part of San Diego Made First Thursdays. Our events are free and open to all. Featuring stories by: - hamsa fae - Jazzmine Moore - Angie Huang With: - Drinks and live DJ set by Cuts & Cocktails - “The Wall of Questions & Colors” by Justin Huelbig of Compagnia Creativa Details: Doors at 6 p.m. with stories between 6:45-7:15 p.m. Cash bar supports our creative collective. For event updates and more, follow @hiresthemag and @sandiegomadefactory. Can’t wait to see you!

Byron Stripling, conductor Mamie Parris, vocals Leo Manzari, vocals & dancer Bobby Floyd, keyboards Rick Shaw, bass Jim Rupp, drums San Diego Symphony Orchestra Byron Stripling’s "America The Beautiful: 250" brings the sound of our nation to life with powerful works that reflect the beauty, complexity, and spirit of America – past, present, and future. Featuring beloved classics like “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” and the triumphant “Stars and Stripes Forever,” this celebratory program traces the musical moments that have defined the American story. Celebrate 250 years of America this Fourth of July the best way we know how: at your favorite waterfront venue, with your beloved San Diego Symphony Orchestra, capped off with a premium view of San Diego’s iconic fireworks spectacular, the Big Bay Boom, immediately following the concert. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Duo Festudgioso presents a diverse program for flute and guitar, exploring music from the Baroque to the contemporary era. The concert opens with Vivaldi’s elegant Sonata in F major, followed by the lyrical richness of Villa-Lobos in Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 and Distribuição de flores. Frederic Hand’s The Maverick brings modern rhythms and expressive interplay, and the program concludes with Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango, a vivid journey through the evolution of tango from its early roots to the concert stage of today. Duo Festudgioso is a San Diego–based flute and guitar duo formed by flutist Dr. Yana Yan and guitarist Dr. Ming-Jui Liu. The ensemble brings together the warm, intimate sonorities of flute and guitar, presenting music that is expressive, colorful, and approachable. Their repertoire spans Classical and Romantic works, folk-inspired melodies, and the rhythmic vitality of tango. Duo Festudgioso has performed at venues throughout Southern California, including Roxbury Community Center (Beverly Hills), Encinitas Library, Encinitas Community and Senior Center, and La Jolla/Riford Library. Dr. Yana Yan, Flutist, is an active performer and dedicated educator based in San Diego. A winner of the 2024 La Jolla Symphony Emerging Artist Competition, she has appeared in concerts across the United States. In recent seasons, she has performed extensively in chamber recitals with her ensembles Duo Festudgioso and Connessa Collective throughout Southern California. Yan has held faculty positions at Augustana College and Black Hawk College. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Flute and Piano from the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, her Master of Music from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and her Doctor of Musical Arts from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. More information is available at yanayanflute.com. Dr. Ming-Jui Liu, Composer and Guitarist, is a San Diego–based guitarist and composer whose work encompasses performance, composition, and pedagogy. His music and performances have been presented in Taiwan, the United States, and internationally across South America, Europe, and Asia. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has appeared at festivals and institutions including the I Seminário Internacional de Violão do IFCE, Long Island Guitar Festival, Qinling International Guitar Festival, and Résonance Guitar Music Festival, and has given a masterclass at Hunter College (New York). Liu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University. His album Nostalgia: Original Compositions & Arrangements I is available on major streaming platforms. Duo Festudgioso on Instagram

The ordinance, which follows others in San Diego County, prohibits kids under 12 from riding standard e-bikes. It’s scheduled to take effect after a 30-day outreach campaign.

They’re all over our roads and really good at helping police solve crimes, but do California’s automated license plate readers need limits?

The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides of the aisle have an extra say in the debate.