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1) Art Alive 2014-Floral Exhibition –
The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA
Friday, April 11th, 9:00 AM
Admission: Free-$20
Green Fresh Florals will transform the Rotunda into an effusion of flowers, a perfect centerpiece for the three days of Art Alive events. This annual floral exhibition is accompanied by three full days of events, including the BLOOM BASH, Members’ Preview, Floral Lecture, Floral Masterclass with Tam Ashworth of Isari Flower Studio & Event Design, the Garden of Activities, and more.
2) Featured Artists Show at Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park–
Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 23, 1770 Village Place, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
Friday, April 11th, 10:00AM
Admission: Free
Featured artists are Ron Ochsner, transparent acrylic artist showing landscapes and seascapes, James Luckritz, watercolorist and Schinja Scheindnes, oriental brushwork. The sparkling Balboa Park fountain typically has free entertainment and snacks from the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center round out the perfect day for San Diego Seniors and their families and caregivers.
3) Heaven Can Wait –
Westminster Theatre
3598 Talbot Street
San Diego, CA 92106
Friday, April 11th, 8:00PM
Admission: $10-$15
Vanguard presents hilarious comedy “Heaven Can Wait” by Harry Segall. March 28, 29, 30; April 4,5,6, 11, 12, 13, 2014; Friday and Saturday @8 pm and Sunday @7 pm. Directed by David Pearson. Westminster Theatre, 3598 Talbot Street, Point Loma, CA 92106. Tickets $15 (Adults), $13 (Seniors, Students, Military), $10 (Children under 13). For ticket information call Box Office at (619)224-6263 or visit Vanguardsd.org. $15 (Adults), $13 (Seniors, Students, Military), $10 (Children under 13).
Saturday, April 12
1) Little Italy’s Farmer’s Market–
On the Streets of Little Italy
Date Street
San Diego, CA
Saturday, April 12th, 8:00AM
Admission: Free
Date Street comes alive every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8:00am-2:00pm with fresh produce, organic produce, various meats, flowers, home accessories, gifts and more. San Diego seniors and their families can pick up rare treats and crafts and people watch to the max.
2) Blues and Jazz with Robin Henkel –
Birdrock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA
Saturday, April 12th, 10:00AM
Admission: Free
Live, organic blues and jazz. Bring mom, dad and their friends to enjoy coffee and community in La Jolla.
3) Concert Band –
The New Youth Orchestra
10855 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 2
San Diego, CA
Saturday, April 12th, 10:15 AM
Admission: Free
Every Saturday The New Youth Orchestra fills the hearts and minds of San Diego’s most talented youth musicians with great music. Visitors are invited to come observe these rehearsals to experience and enjoy the beautiful sounds created by our fine young members. Concert band is an intermediate level ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion performers who have had two or more years of wind ensemble experience.
4) Karaoke –
Ould Sod Irish Pub
3373 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA
Saturday April 12th, 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
San Diego Seniors of Irish descent and wannabes, too, sing their heart out to some karaoke at the Ould Sod Irish Pub every Thursday and Saturday.
Sunday, April 13
1) La Jolla Open Aire Market–
La Jolla Elementary School
Corner of Girard St. and Genter Ave.
La Jolla, CA
Sunday, April 13th, 9:00AM
Admission: Free
Every Sunday, the upper playground at La Jolla Elementary is transformed into a colorful, friendly and wholesome Farmer’s Market. Come experience the community feel, live music, creative artisans, diverse food court, and local farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Consistently ranked as one of the largest and best farmers markets in San Diego, our Sunday Market in La Jolla has grown to become one of the premier weekly events for locals and tourists alike. Families and their kids can enjoy the live music, playgrounds, and grass fields to run and play on.
2) Sunday Funday –
98 Bottles
2400 Kettner Blvd. Suite 110
San Diego, CA
Sunday, April 13th, 12:00PM
Admission: Free
Is your elderly mom, dad or friend a beer lover? Celebrate a favorite drinking day at 98 Bottles–we’re now open on Sunday’s from noon ’til 6. Dog friendly patios, local beer on draft, and more. Enjoy drink specials–like our $15 bottomless mimosas–throughout the day. Live music from The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio from 2:00 pm ’til 5:00 pm.
3) Palm Sunday Concert–
St. Therese of Carmel Church
4355 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA
Sunday, April 13th, 3:00PM
Admission: Free
The St. Therese of Carmel choir with chamber orchestra will present a Palm Sunday concert featuring Mozart’s Requiem.
4) Springfest at Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA
Sunday, April 13th, 6:00PM
Admission: $8-$10
Fish and ocean lovers among your retired kin? Join us for a special evening under the sea featuring UC San Diego music graduate students. Stroll through the aquarium and enjoy exciting live music and immersive electronic soundscapes written for this unique event and inspired by the ocean and marine life. New this year will be additional sound-art pieces composed by local high school students from A Reason To Survive (ARTS). Members: $8 Public: $10 Buy Tickets: 858-534-4109 or aquarium.ucsd.edu