Golf tournament benefits Lou Gehrig’s disease research
The Augie’s Quest Classic golf tournament is on March 16 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Road. The event, hosted by Bay Club, raises money for continued research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. The tournament honors the legacies of Augie Nieto and Rick Caro. Registration and breakfast are at 8 a.m.; shotgun start is at 9 a.m. Bay Club also holds “Play It Forward” fundraising through its fitness classes and programs March 13-15. Bay Club is honoring locals affected by ALS and encourages the community to submit their stories at www.surveymonkey.com/r/GSGMPF3. Visit www.bayclubs.com/augiesquest.
Rotary Club of Del Mar and Solana Beach Blood Drive
Rotary Club of Del Mar and Solana Beach is hosting a San Diego Blood Bank blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 21 at the Lomas Santa Fe Plaza in Solana Beach. Parking lot between Vons and Starbucks, 931 Lomas Santa Fe Drive.Snacks provided by local restaurants. Viewpoint Brewery in Del Mar will offer donors a coupon for a pint of beer for just a penny, when visiting their restaurant and dining in.Walk-ins are welcome or schedule an appointment at sandiegobloodbank.org/donate or call 619-400-8251.
Concert at Calvary Lutheran Church
Concerts at Calvary presents Allegro Con Brio, a lively, fast-paced program performed by San Diego’s Finest City Wind Orchestra, an ensemble of 45 to 50 woodwind, brass and percussion musicians. The concert will be held on Sunday, March 8, from 3:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Solana Beach. After the concert, mingle with the musicians and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Adults $20, seniors $15, youth and students are free.Online ticket sales and concert details at www.calvarylutheranchurch.org/events/Box office opens at 3 p.m. on concert day for on-site ticket purchases.Location address: Calvary Lutheran Church, 424 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach.
Fleurs, Friends & Fashion in Bloom: Fashion for a Cause
An elegant afternoon of style, community, and giving back returns this spring with Fleurs, Friends & Fashion in Bloom: Fashion for a Cause, taking place on Thursday, March 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the iconic Mille Fleurs restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe.The spring fashion show will feature the latest women’s fashion from Isola Boutique paired with fine jewelry designs by Zofia Day. Guests will enjoy a beautifully prepared lunch at Mille Fleurs. A percentage of sales from the event will benefit The Country Friends, whose mission focuses on supporting women, children, the elderly, military families, and individuals with disabilities.Tickets are $175 and available at: shorturl.at/wrkSK
Nut Butter Drive to help support children facing hunger
The Del Sol Lions Club is partnering with Solana Beach Family Optometry, Poppy Bank, and North San Diego County Food Bank to host the Spread the Love Nut Butter Drive during the month of February. Currently, 1 in 5 kids in North County faces hunger. Why nut butter? It’s an excellent source of shelf-stable protein to help support the nutritional needs of local children living in poverty, according to a news release.Help spread the love to children in need by donating unopened, non-glass jars of nut butter at either Solana Beach Family Optometry, 977 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite B, Solana Beach, Monday- Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; or Poppy Bank, 2673 Via de la Valle, Unit H, Del Mar, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The drive ends on Feb. 28, 2026.
Community dance party with lessons
Sandpipers Dance Club hosts its monthly Dance Party from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena St. Dance instructor John Downing will teach line dance basics. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Attire is casual. Dance experience is not required. Refreshments will be served after the dance. Donation of $10 is requested; free for children. Visit SandpipersSquareDanceClub.org.
Free Music 101 Lecture Series
The La Jolla Music Society will run a new, free Music 101 Lecture Series at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., featuring Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University and a longtime guest lecturer. Lectures will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month (except March 17). The next lecture on March 17 will feature “The Long and Winding Road: Music Takes Form”; April 28: “Purple Rain: Color as the Joy of Listening”; and May 26: “Go Your Own Way: After Sonata Form.” RSVPs encouraged. Visit TheConrad.org.
Birch Aquarium lecture
Birch Aquarium presents a Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture with biogeochemist Julia Diaz discussing “Phosphorus: Essential for Life, from Phytoplankton to Food” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Free for aquarium members, $12 for non-members. aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/perspectives-lecture-series-march
City Ballet of San Diego presents ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
City Ballet of San Diego recently announced its upcoming production, Rhapsody in Blue. Innovation and imagination are at the heart of this production of ballets from three contemporary choreographers to be performed in San Diego and Escondido March 7, 8 and 11.Rhapsody in Blue will feature City Ballet’s own resident choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez’s exciting and brilliant take on George Gerswin’s classic, jazz inspired piece composed in 1924.Performances will be held Saturday, March 7, at 8 p.m. at Balboa Theatre, Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at Balboa Theatre and Wednesday, March 11, at 8 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Escondido.Tickets: City Ballet’s Box Office: (858) 272-8663 , order online at www.cityballet.org
The Flower Fields opens
The Flower Fields will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily March 1 through Mother’s Day, May 10 at 5704 Paseo Del Norte. An estimated 80 million Giant Tecolote Ranunculus in 13 shades of color are expected to bloom this season across 55 acres. Attractions range from a Butterfly Encounter, Artist’s Garden and Sweet Pea Maze to tractor wagon rides, concerts and wine tasting events. Admission tickets must be purchased in advance online and are $27, $25 for seniors/military personnel and $17 for children age 3-10. Season passes are $65, $60 for seniors 60 and older, $40 for children 3–10. Visit www.theflowerfields.com
Fighting Parkinson’s Step-by-Step Walk
All are invited to help fight Parkinson’s Disease at PASD’s 24th Annual Step by Step Walk in support of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego on Saturday, April 11.By supporting the Step-by-Step Walk, participants empower PASD to provide essential resources to thousands of individuals impacted by Parkinson’s disease in San Diego County, according to a news release.Every contribution stays within San Diego County, providing aid to local caregivers and families of those in need.Participants can choose to walk or run, with options for the 5K or a shorter 2.5K at Liberty Station, 2640 Cushing Rd., San Diego. Register as an individual, team, or sponsor a walker at parkinsonsassociation.org. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m., Walk begins at 9 a.m. Meet over 50 exhibitors. For event questions or to register via phone, call (858) 215-2570.
Concert features Romantic Reflections
The North Coast Symphony Orchestra will perform Romantic Reflections at 2 p.m. March 8 at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. The program includes Howard Hanson’s Romantic Symphony and Brahms’ Tragic Overture. Soprano Tasha Koontz will perform pieces by Samuel Barber and Jordan Kuspa. Admission is $18; $15 for seniors, students and military; free for children 18 and younger. Visit www.northcoastsymphony.com.
“Bad Plus” jazz concert
The Bad Plus, featuring Chris Potter, Craig Taborn, Reid Anderson and Dave King, performs at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. The jazz ensemble will revisit the repertoire of Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. $86-$100. theconrad.org/events/bad-plus
Health group holds open house
Kind Health Group will host a free International Women’s Day open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 6 at its office, 351 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas. Highlights include demonstrations of innovative wellness services, light bites and beverages. Register at www.kindhealthgroup.com.
Community Lenten services at Village Church
Weekly community Lenten prayer services with music and readings from Scripture, followed by prayer and reflection, will be from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26 to March 26, leading up to Easter at The Village Church’s Briggs Chapel, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. Visit https://villagechurch.org/lenten-prayer-service.
UC San Diego presents new exhibition
On Feb. 28, UC San Diego’s Mandeville Art Gallery debuts “Faith Ringgold: Full Circle – The Teachings and Her Legacy,” a new exhibition that traces the life and career of Faith Ringgold. Ringgold emerged during the Black Arts Movement in 1965 and introduced Black women’s pictorial, narrative and craft traditions in an art scene initially dominated by abstraction and minimalism. The exhibition is framed conceptually through Ringgold’s relationship to UC San Diego, where she served as professor of visual arts from 1984 to 2002. The exhibition is curated by Mashonda Tifrere, an international curator, collector, author and advocate, and will remain on view through May 1.A free public reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28. Visitors are also invited to come by early to attend the annual Department of Visual Arts Graduate Open Studios, which will happen from 2-6 p.m. at UC San Diego’s Visual Arts Facility and SME Gallery.For more information, visit https://mandevilleartgallery.ucsd.edu/
La Jolla: Dr. Seuss Storytime Scavenger Hunt
The fifth annual Storytime Scavenger Hunt in honor of Dr. Seuss’ 122nd birthday is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 1 at Sotheby’s Plaza, 1111 Prospect. The event, hosted by the La Jolla Village Merchants Association, includes an exhibit of Dr. Seuss’ artwork at the Legends Gallery, story time with the Cat in the Hat, scavenger hunt with clues at local shops, prizes and snacks. Admission is free. Pre-registration will close at 8 a.m. March 1. Preregister online at docs.google.com/forms/d/19WV-hBdLWB75miqNR-g3LKDZKXQWvN00_UvwAbANGBs/edit.
Cultural series events: Growing Together
The La Jolla Historical Society runs a a series of six free community events, Growing Together, that feature various La Jolla cultural venues, starting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8 and continuing throughout the year. The series was created in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, and the Murals of La Jolla Program.Each event features hands on art making, music or performance, community vendors, and a chance to meet artists, historians, and educators. Fern Street Circus, a community-based circus group, will join the celebration and there will be community partner booths, taco truck and free lawn games. Visit: www.lajollahistory.org/
“The Recipe” at La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse presents the world-premiere play “The Recipe” from Tuesday, Feb. 10, to Sunday, March 29, at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The production, written by Claudia Shear, directed by Lisa Peterson and starring Christina Kirk and Norbert Leo Butz, follows the story of famed chef, author and TV personality Julia Child. $77-$124. lajollaplayhouse.org/show/the-recipe
“Hedda Gabler” at Old Globe
The Old Globe presents Katie Holmes in Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama, in a new version by playwright Erin Cressida Wilson. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through March 15. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $61 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
Master of floral art to give demonstration
The Village Garden Club of La Jolla hosts Meet the Masters, a presentation, floral demonstration and luncheon led by Lewis Miller, a master of floral artistry, at 10 a.m. March 12 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Miller, founder of New York-based Lewis Miller Design, creates floral events for Tiffany, Chanel and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, among others, and is known for Flower Flash pop-up floral installations. Tickets are $200. Floral arrangements made by Miller at the event will be auctioned off; proceeds benefit the garden club’s service projects, including Schoolyard Garden Grants and Bouquet of Thanks for Veterans. Visit vgclj.com.
San Diego nonprofits and artists unite for one powerful night at Belly Up
Tuesday, March 3, will be the night San Diego comes alive at the legendary Belly Up Tavern for an unforgettable night of music, purpose, and community. Banding Community Together is more than a fundraiser; it’s a powerful statement about what’s possible when a diverse community chooses collaboration over isolation.Three influential San Diego nonprofits—OUR Arts Foundation, Community Resource Center, and Just in Time for Foster Youth—are collaborating for a powerful evening of music and mission at Belly Up. The lineup includes The Buckleys, a San Diego band celebrated for their engaging performances in classic rock, blues, and soul; MRCH, a Phoenix‑based indie electronic/pop duo noted for their lush synth‑pop sound; and 4EachOther, a collective of musicians from Seattle sharing the power of music through folk, rock, and blues.Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music begins at 6 p.m. Tickets: $20 for admission. Tickets are available at shorturl.at/Lqw0kBelly Up Tavern is located at 143 S Cedros Ave., Solana Beach.
Dealing with dementia subject of talk
A free educational presentation, titled “In their World: Understanding dementia with compassion,” will be at 6:30 p.m. March 11 in the Village Church parlor, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. The speaker is Shannon Brandon, a concierge geriatric care manager with Arosa Care Management, who will cover topics such as care and communication techniques and science-backed methods for slowing cognitive decline. Register at 858-756-2441. Visit https://villagechurch.org/care-ministry
Extended show dates: ‘The Maltese Falcon’ noir classic at North Coast Rep
A world premiere adaptation by Matthew Salazar-Thompson of Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon” will now be presented at the North Coast Repertory Theatre Wednesday, March 4 through Sunday, April 5.Salazar-Thompson’s ingenious new version of Hammett’s noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San Francisco’s underbelly to hilarious life.Directed by Todd Nielsen. A talkback with the director and cast is scheduled for Friday, March 13. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For a complete performance schedule and ticket information, call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org
Susan G. Komen San Diego to hold 2026 Impact Luncheon
Susan G. Komen San Diego will host its 2026 Impact Luncheon on Friday, March 13, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eve, one of San Diego’s premier event venues. This inspiring annual gathering brings together survivors, advocates, medical leaders, and community partners to celebrate hope, progress, and the collective power driving change in the fight against breast cancer, according to a news release. Proceeds from the event directly support Komen San Diego’s Patient Care Center, which provides free, personalized navigation and critical resources to patients and families throughout every step of their breast cancer journey.This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.komen.org/SDImpactLuncheon.
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation to host 3rd Annual Zero Waste Textile Expo
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, an award-winning Encinitas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that pioneered the first comprehensive curbside recycling program in Southern California, recently announced its third-annual textile waste educational event, the 2026 Zero Waste Textile Expo. This event takes place at Encinitas Community and Senior Center on Sunday, March 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.The Zero Waste Textile Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to highlight the environmental impact of consuming fast fashion and soft consumer goods while providing education about sustainable solutions and zero waste options anyone can participate in. This event also hosts local brands and makers who will showcase and sell their sustainable products.This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required to attend. Learn more at: https://www.solanacenter.org/events/2026-zero-waste-textile-expo