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MADCAPS ‘World Tour’ a Big Success
By Karen Austin MADCAPS Mother of Katie (2020) and Caroline (2024) Teen girls living in Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Ocean Beach and Point Loma recently participated in the annual MADCAPS Benefit Show to raise money for local philanthropies. The musical extravaganza is the signature fundraising event of Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS). In […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, continues its 76th Season with the San Diego Premiere of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical.” It will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 2 p.m. from April 26 to May 12, 2024. Greg Heffley is determined not to be at the […]
Pacific Crest Trail Season Attracts International Guests to Old Town
People from across the country and globe are flying into San Diego. Some are stopping at SAVAGE BEE-CHES Old Town, located at 2802 Juan Street, unit 19, to grab some last-minute supplies or gear they can’t take on a plane. From there they use the transit system, Uber, or trail angels to get them to […]
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Offers Safe Viewing and Hands-on Activities
On Monday, April 8, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in San Diego. The Fleet Science Center is hosting a viewing party outside the Fleet in front of the iconic Bea Evenson Fountain. The event is free and begins at 9 a.m. The partial solar eclipse will begin at 10:03 a.m. when the Moon appears to […]
SOHO Receives Prestigious Governor’s Historic Preservation Award
The preservation group Save Our Heritage Organisation, SOHO, has received a prestigious 2023 Governor’s Historic Preservation Award. The awards, announced on December 29, recognize SOHO and five other organizations and projects for outstanding achievements in preserving and celebrating California’s richly diverse heritage. The Governor’s Historic Preservation Awards are California’s only state-sponsored awards program of its kind. […]
Old Town San Diego Celebrates Antonio Garra Day
The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the First San Diego Courthouse Museum are proud to announce the 2024 Antonio Garra Day, a commemorative event honoring the life and legacy of a true Native American patriot, Antonio Garra. This special celebration will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Old Town San Diego […]
Feast on Irish Delights & Brews at the 28th Annual ShamROCK St. Paddy’s Day Music + Beer Festival
The countdown is on for the Gaslamp Quarter’s magical transformation into an Irish wonderland! The air is already buzzing with anticipation, filled with the sweet aroma of delicious eats, the cheerful clinking of glasses, and the sounds of joy and merriment. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the 28th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer […]
H Barracks – More Homeless Schemes That Make No Sense
This past February 26, hundreds of residents who reside in Point Loma and surrounding communities attended a town hall meeting to review the current mayor’s plans to bring upwards of 1,000 homeless individuals to the site of H-Barracks. The location is right next to the San Diego International Airport, across the street from Spanish Landing, […]
The 28th Annual ShamROCK St. Paddy’s Day Music + Beer Festival in the Gaslamp Quarter
Lace up your dancing shoes and grab a pint – the 28th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival has announced a lineup of toe-tapping live music and entertainment for this year’s event. From 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, March 16, experience the lively atmosphere of the city’s longest-running St. Paddy’s Day celebration in the […]
A Three-Day Celebration in Honor of the Year of the Dragon
The Year of the Dragon will be celebrated with the 19th annual San Diego Tet in Mira Mesa from Friday, February 16 to Sunday, February 18 — attracting more than 30,000 attendees as the largest Lunar New Year celebration in San Diego County. Festival hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 […]
