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San Diego native Andy Acosta stars in San Diego Opera's production of "Fellow Travelers," an acclaimed opera exploring love, identity and the Lavender Scare.

Thousands of miles from homes, folks in the Filipino diaspora have formed regional associations to maintain cultural and Catholic roots.

The National City Host Lions Club's 80th Annual 4th of July Carnival returns to Kimball Park from July 1–5, 2026, bringing five days of family-friendly fun, entertainment, delicious food, thrilling rides, and community celebration. Guests can enjoy a variety of carnival attractions, including rides, games, live entertainment, face painting, and an impressive lineup of food vendors. Featured vendors include Zeze's Cuisine, Pi Food, Kujo's Eats, Mr. Joey's Tacos, Turo Churros & Donuts, The Sweet Spot, along with carnival favorites such as nachos, kettle corn, sweet treats, and more. The carnival will be open: Wednesday, July 1 – Friday, July 3: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4 & Sunday, July 5: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is free, and ride wristbands will be available for purchase onsite. The celebration culminates with a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, at 9 p.m., lighting up the sky above Kimball Park. Event Details What: National City Host Lions Club's 80th Annual 4th of July Carnival When: July 1–5, 2026 Where: Kimball Park, National City Admission: Free Fireworks Show: July 4 at 9 p.m. City of National City on Facebook

San Diego skateboarder Brandon Turner moved up quickly in the sport, moving from local skate spots to major sponsorships and world tours. From skateboarding prodigy to rock bottom, now he's redefining addiction recovery and constantly evolving his understanding of control, identity and success.

Generations of people from the Philippines have enlisted in the military seeking work and stability and ended up in San Diego.

San Diego's electricity is getting cleaner and natural gas usage is down. But emissions from cars and trucks remain stubbornly high.

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach: 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Elevate your floral skills with this flower arranging workshop designed for students ready to build on the fundamentals. If you have some beginner floral experience (or you’ve taken our Flower Arranging 101 class), this engaging intermediate workshop is the next step to grow your skills. We’ll review the essentials of flower arranging before moving into more refined approaches to design. This class emphasizes curated color palettes and intentional flower placement, while introducing techniques florists use to manipulate shape, scale, and visual impact. Working at a smaller scale with premium seasonal blooms allows for greater focus on detail, refinement, and composition. Every workshop is unique! Take one as a stand-alone experience, or enroll in multiple classes as part of a year-long design journey. This class is structured to support continued growth while remaining accessible, with guidance tailored to your experience level. No prerequisites required to enroll, but we highly recommend taking Flower Arranging 101 before enrolling in this workshop. Your ticket includes: -Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 201 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists -All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement -Flower Arranging Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops -Complimentary refreshments -Plus: the arrangement you make to take home!

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon Where: BeeWorthy Farms: 441 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 Limited Spots Available! Join us at BeeWorthy Farms for a morning immersed in flowers, rooted in place and seasonality. This Flower Arranging 101 workshop invites you to connect with San Diego's unique floriculture as you arrange locally grown flowers—harvested just hours before class. This foundation-building workshop explores our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, guided by the color, texture and form of the flowers that are in season and harvested on a single local flower farm. Appropriate for all skill levels, this workshop begins with a guided tour of BeeWorthy Farms led by the growers, which begins promptly at 9:30. The tour is followed by a hands-on Flower Arranging 101 workshop in their outdoor classroom. This style of flower workshop offers a deeper connection to the land and the flowers, giving new meaning to your design process. Tickets include: -A guided farm tour led by the growers of BeeWorthy Farms -Comprehensive, engaging instruction in our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum -Hands-on assistance from Native Poppy’s professional florists -All materials, tools, and freshly harvested seasonal flowers grown exclusively at BeeWorthy Farms -Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed for our workshops -Plus: the floral arrangement you design to take home

The Fourth of July will be here before we know it, and that means it’s time for our Annual Carnitas Party! Here’s what you can expect: Live DJ's throughout the day and evening Portable bar service Lawn games and all-day fun Great views of the "Big Bay Boom" Fireworks (9:15 p.m.) — come early for food and drinks and grab a spot! Post-fireworks nightcap with food, drinks, or both Free to attend — no cover, no tickets, just good times. Visit: Carnitas' Snack Shack Carnitas' Snack Shack on Instagram and Facebook

For one special summer night, the streets of Little Italy transform! Summer Sera, Little Italy’s summer celebration event, is ready to bring its magic to the neighborhood once again on Wednesday, July 1, from 4 p.m. - 8 pm. But first, start your Wednesday at the weekly Mercato Farmers Market from 9:30 am to 1:30 p.m. for your fresh produce and July 4th weekend shopping. Take a true Italian lunch break - la pausa pranzo - and return refreshed and ready to embrace la dolce vita with two live music areas, summer shopping, and good eats at Little Italy’s very own block party from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In the evening, explore Lucky Bandana Bakery, unique ceramic pieces from Glazed & Fired, and familiar favorites like Indian spice blends from Simple Sumptuous Cooking and local honey from the beekeepers at Mikolich or Aliza's. At Facets of Ritual and Lily Girl, deck yourself out in summery handmade accessories, and find beachy looks from Garminx Boutique and My Sun & Soul. Savor a freshly made beverage from Drewski's or Local Lemon while you snack on gluten-free goodies from Maurketo Bakery. Or pop into your favorite Little Italy spot for a sip and snack in between shopping! Summer Sera welcomes all ages, including our littlest community members, with kid-favorite vendors like Penny's Slimes, and don't forget sweet treats for sweet kiddos from Maya's Cookies. If it’s a furry friend you want to bring, reward them with quality-ingredient bites from Stark Sticks and cute accessories from Barks & Crafts and Pinos Pooches. Whether you’re shopping, sipping, or dancing in the street, with over 80 vendors, there’s plenty of tail-wagging joy to go around on Wednesday, July 1 in Little Italy! Little Italy San Diego on Facebook / Instagram