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Australian drag sensation and two-time Fringe World Best Cabaret & Variety Show winner Dean Misdale makes their USA debut at the San Diego International Fringe Festival with "Life’s A Drag" - a disco-drenched cabaret packed with powerhouse vocals, outrageous storytelling and glittering glamour. From a viral on-stage moment singing with Adele to starring in Priscilla the Musical, Dean lifts the curtain on the highs, lows and hilarity of life in drag and show business. With a soundtrack of iconic disco hits, "Life’s A Drag" is a heartfelt, hilarious celebration of resilience, identity, and living life loudly. Visit: https://sdfringe.org/events/lifes-a-drag/ Dean Misdale on Instagram and Facebook

Discover the magic behind City Farmers Nursery's 50+ year legacy. Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at City Farmers? Join us for an exclusive guided tour! See how we grow our plants from seed and cutting, meet our animals, explore our greenhouses, and learn about our sustainable practices. Meet the team that keeps the nursery thriving and discover the stories, systems, and dedication that have made City Farmers a San Diego institution since 1972. A fun, educational experience for the whole family! Since 1972, we've focused on simple growing methods, time-tested advice, and locally-grown plants. We'd love to invite you down to our open-air canyon classroom for casual learning, informed by over 50 years of experience. Free to attend, no RSVP required. Class times can change or shift, we recommend you check our website for the most up-to-date Parking Notice for Class Participants If you're attending a free class and are able to walk a short distance, please consider parking on Altadena Ave and walking over. This keeps our lot available for customers shopping at our three businesses who may be on tight schedules. When classes fill up, a full parking lot can prevent other shoppers from visiting our stores. By parking on the street, you help ensure everyone can access our businesses. Planning to shop? No worries! You can easily swing back through our "Loading Zone" after class for convenient drive-up loading of bulky purchases—no parking required. Visit: https://www.cityfarmersnursery.com/events/2602-tour City Farmers Nursery on Instagram and Facebook

North Park Community Fair: Mini Book Fair Date: June 6, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: North Park Way, from 29th to Ray St. San Diego, California We're excited to once again bring a sense of community connection to North Park through our 4th event in our series of Community Fairs! This time the North Park Community Fair, hosted by Verbatim Books, is having a smaller and curated version of the popular annual North Park Book Fair. This more close-knit gathering features a select group of bookstores and literary vendors, putting a spotlight on some of the independent sellers that make San Diego's book community so vibrant. Join us on June 6 to browse books, discover new reads for your collection, meet passionate booksellers, and celebrate the local literary culture with us in the heart of North Park. This is a free event for all ages. For information on more events from the North Park Community Fair or Verbatim Books, visit Verbatim's website: https://verbatimbooks.com/events/

Join the Center Chorale, Pacific Coast Chorale, Guest Singers and Soloists with Orchestra Tutti of San Diego for a presentation of a symphonic work written for J.R.R Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy." This exciting score, taken from the Tolkien films, includes 85 instrumentalists, 100 singers, soloists and children’s chorus. The music of "The Lord of the Rings" creates a new and dramatic live concert experience, led by Guest Conductor James Beauton of San Francisco. "The Fellowship of the Ring," composed by Howard Shore, won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2001. The score incorporates unusual percussion instruments, including Japanese taiko drums, metal bell plates and chains beaten upon piano wires to depict the mythical creatures called Orcs. Come join us for the rare opportunity to experience this epic choral symphony, performed in both English and Elvish. Visit: https://www.escondidochoralarts.com/ Escondido Choral Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Meet large lizards with EcoVivarium on Friday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, and a special craft! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to meet the animals are limited, and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in. *Meet and greet is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to meet the animals. Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

Looking for something fun and local to do this Wednesday? Come celebrate Earth Day with us at the Burtech Open Market! 1325 Pipeline Dr, Vista Wednesday, April 22 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon supporting small businesses and connecting with your community: - 25+ local vendors - Desserts, snacks & handmade goods - Jewelry & crochet items - FREE 1 oz wine pour - FREE raffle prize from our winery - Live music by Ben Benavente - Pet & family friendly atmosphere This is a great way to shop local, relax, and celebrate Earth Day with friends, family, and neighbors. We’d love to see you there—feel free to invite others in the neighborhood!

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San Diego's wine country is hiding in plain sight—30 minutes from your front door, over 100 wineries are tucked into the hills of San Diego County. Most locals have never been. This dinner changes that. Join us at Cordiano Winery in Highland Valley as the sun drops behind the vines, and a few of the region's most notable winemakers pull back the curtain on what makes San Diego terroir unlike anywhere else in California. You'll taste it in the glass and on the plate—Chef Coral Strong of Garden Kitchen is building each course around what's coming out of the ground right now, pairing freshly-picked spring produce with an exclusive selection of San Diego County wines you won't find at any restaurant or bottle shop. Arrive on time to take a guided vineyard tour. This is the first in a series. Participating Wineries: - Cordiano Winery - Mermaid Valley Winery - Mia Marie Vineyards - Oddish Wine - Woof’n Rose Winery This event is in partnership with San Diego Wine Week, May 25–30, 2026, hosted by the San Diego County Vintners Association. Edible San Diego: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Fiddler Brittany Haas and her cellist sister Natalie Haas together join family forces to present a new acoustic, Celtic, chambergrass sound that defies categorization! The virtuoso sisters began their musical lives together, filling their childhood home with Bach suites and old-time tunes alike. It was on their own, however, following divergent paths through disparate musical traditions, countries, and cultures, that they both arrived as performers and composers at the highest levels of contemporary string music. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/events/sister-string-duo-natalie-and-brittany-haas/

Ingrid Michaelson with Allie Moss and Hannah Winkler Grammy and Emmy Nominated singer-songwriter/composer Ingrid Michaelson is a force in the music industry, known for her distinctively soulful folk-pop style. Her music is released on the label she founded, Cabin 24 Records, including her latest studio album "For the Dreamers," as well as her gold and platinum hits, "The Way I Am," "Girls Chase Boys," and "You and I." She's scored songs for television, including “Little Fires Everywhere” (Emmy nomination, Hulu) and “Tiny Beautiful Things” (Hulu), and was executive music producer for Apple TV+’s “Slumberkins,” creating original songs for the series. She made her Broadway on stage debut in "Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812" and made her Broadway debut as a composer in 2024 writing the music and lyrics for the musical, "The Notebook." She co-produced The Grammy nominated "Notebook Original Broadway Cast Album." For the latest from Ingrid Michaelson please visit www.ingridmichaelson.com. Ingrid Michaelson on Facebook / Instagram