The WOW Festival, held this year from April 24 to 27 at UC San Diego, breaks boundaries with experimental artistry. PHOTO BY DANIEL NORWOOD
4/10-13
Disney on Ice: Into the Magic
An outing for the whole family, this ice-skating performance will showcase Disney characters Elsa, Moana, Belle and more gliding across Pechanga Arena’s ice rink in a dazzling and daring production. 7 p.m., Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
4/12
Illumination: The 2025 TrueCare Gala
Step into a world of glamour and goodwill with trusted healthcare provider TrueCare. This signature soiree features an enchanted setting complete with upscale cuisine and live performances. 5 p.m., Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, truecare.org
4/12
Masquerade Gala
The Legal Aid Society’s masked gala promises an elegant night of giving, all while championing equal access to justice for San Diego’s most vulnerable communities. 5 p.m., The Prado at Balboa Park, lassd.org
4/13
Matt Rife
For fans of his chart-topping comedic specials on Netflix, stand-up artist Matt Rife brings his quick-witted humor to Viejas Arena for one night only. 7 p.m., Viejas Arena, San Diego State University, as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena
4/22
14th Annual Women in Blue Luncheon
Attend San Diego’s premier gathering of women in law enforcement, spotlighting leaders reshaping modern policing through collaboration and cultural change. 11:30 a.m., Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Downtown San Diego, sdpolicefoundation.org
4/24
Dining Out for Life
On this special day in April, make your meal out a meaningful contribution to The Center’s health and wellness programs—with 25% of all sales from participating vendors going toward the cause. Multiple locations, thecentersd.org
4/24-27
Art Alive
The San Diego Museum of Art’s cherished springtime tradition invites visitors to wander through galleries transformed by local florists’ stunning interpretations of masterpieces, with this year’s focus being architectural marvels. The San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, sdmart.org/artalive
4/24-27
WOW Festival
From basement speakeasies to sunny beaches, unexpected corners of the UC San Diego campus will be transformed into stages for boundary-breaking performances during La Jolla Playhouse’s wildly imaginative Without Walls Festival. UC San Diego, La Jolla, lajollaplayhouse.org
4/25
Sports San Diego Game Time Gala
From Ron Fowler’s Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony to the highly anticipated Rising Tide Awards to honor sports tourism’s finest moments, this electrifying evening scores for athletes and sports enthusiasts across the county. 5:30 p.m., UC San Diego, La Jolla, sportssandiego.org
4/25-27
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
With world-class motors gracing the coastal bluffs, La Jolla Concours d’Elegance invites car enthusiasts to witness more than 170 pristinely preserved automobiles against the backdrop of the Pacific. Multiple locations, lajollaconcours.com
4/25-27
La Traviata
Set in 19th-century Paris, this opera stars Andriana Chuchma and Zach Borichevsky, who will bring to life a heart-wrenching love story through soaring melodies and stunning Italian arias. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
4/26
A Look Back to the Future: The Fleet Science Center Gala
The Fleet Science Center’s future-forward gala features an evening of Champagne toasts and ground-breaking science, where pioneering women in white lab coats mingle with San Diego’s most passionate philanthropists. 5 p.m., Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park, fleetscience.org
4/26
Heart and Soul Gala
During this heart-warming gala, spend the evening clinking cocktails, mingling with guests and celebrating Jewish Family Service’s work to uplift the San Diego community and those who give back to it. 5 p.m., The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, jfssd.org/gala
4/26
One Night of Grooving and Giving
Boogie on down to Pendry San Diego for a night of dancing, dining and helping fund research to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. 5:30 p.m., Pendry San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter, breakthrought1d.org
4/26
4th Annual Lakehouse Food and Wine Festival
Foodie fanatics and avid oenophiles: Head to the Lakehouse Resort to sip and savor delicacies from over 30 vendors alongside the glistening water this spring. 1 p.m., Lakehouse Resort, San Marcos, thelakehouseresort.com
4/27
22nd Annual Celebrate the Craft
Hosted by The Lodge at Torrey Pines, this premier festival features California’s finest chefs, food artisans, farmers and winemakers serving top-tier indulgences in a picture-perfect setting. 11:30 a.m., The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, celebratethecraft.com
Photography by: The Lodge at Torrey Pines
