San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego Restaurant Week invites diners to “Spring into Flavor” this season with diverse and specially curated multi-course menus that highlight the gastronomic offerings of San Diego’s top restaurants from March 3-10. Cori Trattoria Pastificio (pictured above) in North Park is just one of many participating restaurants. Pricing starts at $20. Visit sandiegorestaurantweek.com to find participating restaurants and see meal options. Cori Trattoria Pastificio (pictured above) in North Park is just one of many participating restaurants.
Women’s History Tour
A new tour focused on women’s history in Balboa Park and San Diego is available just in time for Women’s History Month. Free in the month of March, the public tour travels between treasured park landmarks and discusses the remarkable women who contributed to the park’s rich history.
The tour is hosted by the Balboa Park Visitors Center, and is the product of a collaboration between the Women’s Museum of California, San Diego History Center, and Forever Balboa Park. Tours meet at the Bea Evenson Fountain, in front of the Fleet Science Center, and run from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, Thursday, March 14, Wednesday March 20 and Saturday March 30. Sign up at eventbrite.com.
Bilingual orchestra concert for kids
Classics 4 Kids will produce an educational orchestra concert titled “Danza Cubana,” aimed to benefit 2,394 elementary students throughout San Diego County. This program features Conductor Dana Zimbric, the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra, special guest artist Juan Carlos Blanco from Center for World Music, and the Sabrosas Latin Orchestra. Shows will be at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on March 5 at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre at 6611 University Ave. and on March 8 at Balboa Theatre.
10th annual Women’s Symposium
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) will present its 10th annual Women’s Symposium on March 8, continuing its commitment to the advancement of young women in academia and leadership.
This year the theme is Together We Rise, and the stage will be shared by a multitude of speakers with panel discussions covering topics like public policy, health care and fashion.
“Hand to God” during San Diego Theatre Month
The Roustabout Theatre Co. is bringing the blazing comedic explosion, Hand to God to its main stage! See the Sunday School hand puppet come to life and take over a shy student and wreak havoc on his world. While tackling big and serious life themes, this play is balanced by dirty, foul-mouthed, provocative, cover-your-ears kind of humor — it’s been called the “funniest play ever produced on Broadway.” Showing at Diversionary Theatre at 4545 Park Blvd. From Friday March 8-Sunday March 31. Special San Diego Theatre Month offer: two tickets for $30. To see all Theatre Month offers, visit https://sandiegotheatremonth.com/shows.
Will Eisner week at Comic-Con Museum
Will Eisner Week is an annual series of events celebrating comics and sequential art, graphic novel literacy, free speech, and the legacy of Eisner, who was one of the most innovative figures in the history of comics and graphic novels. Panels at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 are free with Comic-Con Museum admission.
Special two-day sale at Hillcrest thrift store
Shop at the Assistance League Thrift Store at its once-a-year Treasure Bazaar, a special two-day sale, featuring contemporary and vintage jewelry, timeless clothing, chic accessories, unique household items, selected antiques, linens, crystal and china, plus distinctive furniture, fine art, and a showcase of watches and designer sunglasses. Each item is handpicked from year-round donations. By shopping at the Treasure Bazaar, customers help with Assistance League’s mission to transform lives and strengthen community in the greater San Diego area. The Treasure Bazaar will take place March 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the thrift store, 108 University Avenue in Hillcrest.
Book signing in South Park
Local North Park author Tim Parks is heading to South Park for a book signing event at the Book Catapult at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. Learn more about the sequel to his acclaimed book at https://sdnews.com/uptown-news-briefs-january-2024/
Easter Egg Hunt in University Heights
Trolley Barn Park is apparently the place to find some egg-cellent goodies this year with Easter Egg Hunts on each Saturday from March 16. If kids are interested in face painting and a bounce house too, then Pemberley Realty’s egg hunt on March 30 from 1-4 p.m. is a good choice. Please RSVP to the free event to Roxanne at 619-598-1424 or [email protected].
