UPCOMING EVENTS
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
All 55 acres of ranunculus are in full bloom at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch and there are even more reasons for either a first time or a return visit. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad are only half a mile from the ocean. The Sea of Sunflowers was set to bloom in late April, adding 5-acres of sunflowers in a dazzling array of colors. Embark on a tractor wagon ride to arrive directly at the heart of a sunflower sanctuary. The Flower Fields suggests a mid-week visit to get the best photo opps! Take in the traveling sculpture exhibit, Glass in Flight, by celebrated artist Alex Heveri.
theflowerfields.com
APRIL 30
‘Regency Girls’ extended
The Old Globe announced the pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere musical “Regency Girls” has been extended for one week due to popular demand. This raucous and daring new musical comedy features a book by Emmy-winning writers Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan, music by three-time Emmy-nominated composer Curtis Moore and lyrics by two-time Tony and Grammy nominee Amanda Green. Performances will now play through May 11 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
TheOldGlobe.org
‘James and the Giant Peach’
San Diego Junior Theatre presents “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach,” a magical adventure for the whole family! This enchanting musical adaptation of Dahl’s beloved story promises a delightful journey filled with adventure, imagination and unforgettable music. Join young James as he embarks on a fantastical voyage inside a giant peach, accompanied by a cast of extraordinary insect friends. Through daring escapades and heartfelt moments, James discovers courage, friendship and the true meaning of home. Running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May 11. Pajama Night is Friday, May 2. Kids attending in their favorite pajamas will get a special gift!
juniortheatre.com
Baby Shark
Baby Shark, the global sensation that has taken the world by storm, is teaming up with SeaWorld San Diego for its 10-year anniversary celebration. Every weekend through June 22, Baby Shark fans can see and meet Baby Shark, Daddy Shark, Mommy Shark and Pinkfong in person for the first time at SeaWorld.
SeaWorld.com
MAY 2
Viva La Música returns to SeaWorld
Viva La Música, a vibrant festival celebrating the richness of Latin culture, returns to SeaWorld San Diego every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 2 to May 18, offering live music from top Latin performers, beloved artists, incredible cuisine and family-friendly entertainment. Guests can enjoy high-energy headlining concerts at Bayside Amphitheater, along with a lively festival area near Manta featuring performances from talented local musicians and community groups. New this year and for the first time at SeaWorld, SoCal Taco Fest joins Viva La Música for a special two-day celebration on May 3 and 4. The event will showcase some of San Diego’s best taco restaurants, thrilling Lucha Libre matches and a themed drink menu, including custom margaritas, Micheladas and more.
SeaWorld.com
MAY 3
The Avant Garde Ball
Make the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) your runway at The Avant Garde Ball on May 3. The dress code, “Contemporary Couture,” encourages fashion-forward looks inspired by contemporary art or cutting-edge style. Start planning your look. From artistic cocktail to high fashion, come dressed in whatever makes you feel bold, stylish and uniquely you.
mcasd.org
MAY 10
‘Park Bench Connections’
Ever stress-eaten cupcakes at a PTA meeting? Had an existential crisis on a trampoline? Fantasized about quitting your job mid-Zoom? Then grab a front-row seat at “Park Bench Confessions,” a new staged reading from the What Next? Collective, happening Saturday, May 10, 4 p.m. at National Comedy Theatre, 3717 India St.; followed by a talkback with the creative team at Shakespeare’s Pub next door.
thewhatnextcollective.com
Top Rank Boxing
The next chapter in the storied Mexico vs. Philippines boxing rivalry is about to be written. Mexican three-division king Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete will defend his WBO junior lightweight world championship against undefeated Filipino contender Charly Suarez on Saturday, May 10, at Pechanga Arena San Diego. In the co-feature for the vacant interim IBF lightweight world title, SoCal native Raymond Muratalla will fight Russia’s Zaur Abdullaev. Broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 7 p.m. PT.
AXS.com
MAY 15
Roaring 1920s twist on ‘Twelfth Night’
The Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department announces its upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” directed by Linda Libby. This bold and stylish reimagining of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy transports audiences to a 1920s speakeasy, where mistaken identities, unrequited love and mischievous revelry take center stage. Performances will take place May 15-24, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances on Saturdays, May 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.. Tickets are available for purchase at www.StagehouseTheatre.com or by calling the box office at (619) 644-7234.
StagehouseTheatre.com
MAY 22
Living Seas
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego announced that the new exhibition, Living Seas, will officially open to the public May 22. Living Seas allows guests to explore the wonders of our ocean planet on an unforgettable, immersive journey to uncover the splendor of the Pacific. Additions include many new interactive features such as a giant Pacific octopus habitat that invites guests to venture through a round portal into the hidden world of one of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. A new Scripps Pier habitat creates an “under-the-pier” experience for aquarium guests that evokes the feeling of standing beneath the iconic pier with an up-close view of life on the pilings. An expanded Open Ocean habitat features the Pacific’s deeper waters complete with schooling fish and the aquarium’s popular rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle. The Tropical Coral habitat that is more than four times the size of the previous one includes a step-in viewing window.
aquarium.ucsd.edu