San Diego Calendar of Events – April 2022

San Diego Calendar of Events – April 2022

Goodguys Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals   Apr. 1-3

Cruisin’, chrome, awards, autocross racing, nitro thunderfests, burnout competitions, live music, cold beverages – it’s hot rodding at its finest and these Goodguys would love for you to join in at America’s Favorite Car Show! It’s time for sun, palm trees, ocean breeze and good looking rides.

8am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

925-838-9876 / www.good-guys.com

 

Ironman Oceanside 70.3   Apr. 2

Come watch world class athletes from across the globe compete on a 1.2 mile open water swim course, 56 mile bike course, 13.1 mile run course. Visit the Ironman Village and be a part of the excitement of this world class endurance event.

6am-4:45pm / Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside

813-415-6767 / www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

 

Hausmann Quartet 30-minute Concert Treat   Apr. 3

In celebration for the start of the 2022 season of Music at the Maritime, the Maritime Museum of San Diego and The Hausmann Quartet, artists in residence at San Diego State University, invite you to enjoy the bay views, waterfront sights and this short yet magical performance aboard the Ferryboat Berkeley. Free with general admission.

12-12:30pm / Maritime Museum of San Diego, San Diego

619-234-9153 / www.sdmaritime.org

 

Celebrate the Craft   Apr. 3

Join us at Celebrate the Craft on April 3, The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ premier culinary festival, showcasing Southern California’s finest chefs, food artisans, farmers, wineries, and craft breweries.

11:30am-3pm / The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla

858-453-4420 / www.lodgetorreypines.com

 

La Mesa Earth Day Fair   Apr. 9

The event welcomes all ages and will showcase fun, educational, and sustainable activities, products, and services.

10am-1pm / MacArthur Park: 4900 Memorial Drive

619-463-6611 / www.cityoflamesa.us

 

Hop Down the Bunny Trail   Apr. 9

Primo DJ – Great music and interactive fun! Crafts & Activities – Bunny Hats, Egg Hunt Bags, and more.

10am-1pm / Santee Trolley Square

619-258-4100 / www.cityofsanteeca.gov

 

South Bay Earth Day   Apr. 9

South County’s largest Earth Day celebration is back! This free event offers a variety of fun, green ac-tivities.

11am-4pm / Memorial Park, Chula Vista

619-691-5122 / www.chulavistaca.gov

 

Padres Pedal the Cause   Apr. 9

Padres Pedal the Cause is Curebound’s signature event, bringing together thousands of participants each year to raise money for collaborative cancer research.

6:30am / Petco Park, San Diego

ww2.curebound.org

 

Koi Show   Apr. 10

The Koi Club of San Diego presents their 34th Annual Koi Show, bringing together Koi enthusiasts, vendors and exhibitors for information sharing and camaraderie to help improve methods of providing Koi fish with safe and healthy environments.

8am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

858-751-4564 / www.koiclubofsandiego.org

 

Bridal Bazaar   Apr. 10

See and experience everything you need to make your wedding day complete at San Diego’s largest spring bridal show – you’ll find more ideas, more style, and more choices to help you plan your day, your way.

9:30am-4pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

858-576-0078 / www.bridalbazaar.com

 

Spring Home and Garden Show   Apr. 8-10

Whatever your next house or garden project…you’ll find the experts at the San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show.

10am-4pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

www.sandiegohomegardenshows.com

 

Mariachi Festival   Apr. 10

8th Annual Mariachi Festival with featured artists, Mariachi Champaña Nevin, who are regarded as one of the leading proponents of “classical mariachi music” in the world. Also including performances from Monica Abrego, one of Mexico’s most outstanding soprano. Ballet Folklórico Tierra Caliente de Jose Jaimes also performs for 8th consecutive year.

12:30-5pm / California Center for the Arts, Escondido

800-988-4253 / www. artcenter.org

 

In The Park Series: Western   Apr. 11

Rustle up fun while panning for “gold”, pop yourself silly in a bubble-palooza, pound out the beat of your favorite melody, or blast your imagination into space and beyond! Community Park’s In The Park Series is two hours of themed-fun that’s sure to provide exciting, unique experiences for the whole family. While the theme may change from month-to-month, one thing is guaranteed: FUN!

10am-12pm / Community Park, Poway

858-668-4671 / www.poway.org

 

Tootsie – The Comedy Musical   Apr. 12-17

Tootsie is unanimously funny! It’s a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre, based on the Oscar®-nominated film. Featuring a Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony® winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Crit-ic’s Pick is a “hilarious, thoroughly modern Tootsie” (People Magazine) that’s “even funnier than the movie!” (New York Post).

7-9pm / Broadway San Diego, San Diego

www.broadwaysd.com

 

Oceanside Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza   Apr. 16

Come enjoy this annual spring event. Egg hunts for the kids ages 3-11 and fun for the entire family.

10am-12pm / Mance Buchannan Park

760-435-5540 / www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

 

Encinitas Spring Egg Hunt   Apr. 16

Adding to the fun of 20,000 eggs, this year’s event will feature Kathryn the Grape live in concert. No sign-up is required for this event, just bring your basket and enjoy the fun!

10am-12pm / Encinitas Community Park

760-633-2740 / www.encinitasca.gov

 

Solana Beach Spring Egg Hunt   Apr. 16

For children 9 years old and younger. Activities often include kid’s crafts, games, fun jumps, piñatas, Solana Beach Heritage Museum tours, and photos with the Spring Bunny!

10am / La Colonia Park: 715 Valley Avenue

858-720-2400 / www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us

 

Mendelssohn’s “Italian”  Apr. 20

Conductor Ankush Kumar Bahl takes us on a musical voyage to the immortal “land where the lemon trees bloom, and the gold orange glows…” in Felix Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, inspired by his year-long trip to that country in 1830. Principal bass Jeremy Kurtz-Harris performs music by Tijuana-based composer Andrés Martín, whose concerto draws on the rhythms of tango from his native Argentina.

7:30-9:30pm / California Center for the Arts, Escondido

619-235-0804 / www.sandiegosymphony.org

 

Artisan Table Signature Wine Series   Apr. 21

Join Foxen Vineyard & Winery’s Co-Owners, Dick Doré and Jenny Williamson Doré along with A.R. Valentien’s Executive Chef Kelli Crosson and Advanced Sommelier Paul Krikorian for a special communal meal of seasonal bounty with some of California’s most notable wines.

6-8:30pm / The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla

858-777-6635 / www.lodgetorreypines.com

 

RENT: 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour   Apr. 22-24

A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.

8-10pm / Broadway San Diego

www.broadwaysd.com

 

La Jolla Concours D’Elegance   Apr. 22-24

An incredible weekend of prestigious events that takes great pride in appreciating the outstanding specimens that make up the automotive industry as we know it.

10am-10pm / 1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla

619-233-5008 / www.lajollaconcours.com

 

Health Fair Saturday   Apr. 23

Join us at this annual event which features vendors specializing in the health field. Booths include information on health, insurance providers, healthcare presentations, health screenings, and live, inter-active demonstrations throughout the promenade area of Grossmont Shopping Center.

10am-2pm / Grossmont Shopping Center, La Mesa

619-440-6161 / www.eastcountychamber.org

 

Catfish Season Opener   Apr. 23-24

Our 7 lakes are regularly stocked with catfish and Rainbow trout on a seasonal basis. 2,000 lbs. of catfish will be stocked for our opener!

6am-7pm / Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Santee

619-596-3141 / www.santeelakes.com

 

Fallbrook Avocado Festival   Apr. 24

Craft & food booths, artisan walk, free shuttles, beer & wine garden, community stage entertainment, guacamole contest, live bands.

9am-5pm / Main Avenue, Downtown

www.kennedyfaires.com/fallbrook

 

Ragnar Relay   Apr. 29

What happens when you combine spring time, palm trees, ocean views, running, and 12 adventurous friends? Ragnar’s biggest running party of the year, Ragnar Road So Cal, and it’s back.

6-9am / Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

858-755-1161 / www.delmarfairgrounds.com

 

The Union Marketplace   Apr. 29- May 1

The largest card collectors event in Southern California brings sports card, Pokemon, and memorabilia enthusiasts of all ages together to trade, purchase & network!

4-10pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

858-755-1161 / www.theunionmarketplace.com

 

Del Mar Antiques, Art, and Design Show   Apr. 29- May 1

Del Mar Antiques + Art + Design Show will feature over 100 premier exhibitors offering a broad range of quality antiques including fine antique furniture, silver, paintings, bronzes, porcelain, Asian antiques, antique and estate jewelry and watches, pottery, rare books, lighting, crystal, prints, rugs, tex-tiles, posters, toys, dolls, vintage designer clothing and accessories and much more.

11:00am-6pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

www.delmarantiques.com

 

Dia de los Niños   Apr. 30

The San Diego County Library Imperial Beach and the City of Imperial Beach are teaming up to bring you a day of fun to celebrate our IB children and families! El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.

2-4pm / San Diego County Library, Imperial Beach

619-628-2323 / www.sdcounty.ca.gov

 

Solar Walk/Stargazing   Apr. 30

Join us on a journey into outer space and view of our nighttime skies! We will travel through the solar system as we hike 1.5 miles into the Reserve to meet up with Oceanside Telescope and Photo. Their powerful telescopes will be focused on a distant constellation or planet so that you can experience it up close. Space is limited to 100 participants.

6:30 pm / Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, Poway

858-668-4781 / www.poway.org

 

Art Alive-Mojalet Dance Collective – Mixed Sundry III   Apr. 30 – May 1

The ensemble performs new work that is quirky, athletic, playful, and community based with guest performer Blythe Barton and a new choreographic exploration by critically acclaimed choreographer Patricia Sandback.

4:30 & 7pm Sat., 2pm Sun. / Mojalet Dance Collective

858-243-1402 / www.mojalet.com