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Smithereens concert, Goodguys show, Latino book fest, flora hike, San Marcos Spring Fling
Your week April 3-6, 2025
Thursday | 3
Founded in New Jersey circa 1980, The Smithereens have released over a dozen albums and performed over 2500 concerts. Since the December 2017 death of founding vocalist Pat DiNizio, the group has been performing as a trio with guest vocalists. The bill includes Vicki Peterson of the Bangles teaming up with current Smithereens singer John Cowsill, who was the drummer/vocalist for The Beach Boys for over 23 years and an original member of the family band The Cowsills.
When: Thursday, April 3, 7:30 pm
Where: Music Box, 1337 India Street, Little Italy. musicboxsd.com
Friday | 4
Goodguys Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals
View 1999 & older hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics. The PPG Lowrider Palace will have paints and detailed rides, while the Suede & Chrome Hall will show traditional hot rods, lakesters, and highboys. Goodguys will be selecting one vehicle that will be awarded Meguair’s West Coast d’Elegance title of 2025. Stop by the family fun zone with games and crafts and check out the model car show, which includes a free Autoworld model car take-and-make. Also check out the lowrider hopping contest, limbo contest, and vintage car drag racing.
When: Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6, 8 am to 5 pm
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar. good-guys.com
Saturday | 5
More than 50 Latino authors and 120 booths showcasing local organizations. Participate in author readings, children’s entertainment, live performances, and exhibitor villages. Keynote speakers Erica Alfaro, Leticia Ordaz, and Victor Villasenor will talk about their contributions to Latino literature.
When: Saturday, April 5, 10 am to 3:30 pm
Where: MiraCosta College, One Barnard Drive, Oceanside. lbff.us
Join a tour in the heart of Balboa Park, but tucked away from the main public thoroughfares, to discover landscaped areas with rare floral specimens. These hidden areas offer opportunities to learn about little-known park history. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, walks last 90–120 minutes and are typically less than one mile on level terrain.
When: Saturday, April 5, 10 am to 11:30 am
Where: Balboa Park Visitors’ Center, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park. foreverbalboapark.org
Sunday | 6
This year’s festival is moving to the North City District of San Marcos. Enjoy over 250 artisans, crafters, local retail, and national businesses. Stop by the kids fun zone, shop vendors, and taste local street food. Enjoy live performances from local artists and bands. There will be craft beer, wine, and cider from North County craft breweries and wineries.
When: Sunday, April 6, 9 am to 5 pm
Where: North City, 251 North City Drive, San Marcos. smspringfestival.com
Here's something you might be interested in.
Smithereens concert, Goodguys show, Latino book fest, flora hike, San Marcos Spring Fling
Your week April 3-6, 2025
Smithereens concert, Goodguys show, Latino book fest, flora hike, San Marcos Spring Fling
Your week April 3-6, 2025
Thursday | 3
Founded in New Jersey circa 1980, The Smithereens have released over a dozen albums and performed over 2500 concerts. Since the December 2017 death of founding vocalist Pat DiNizio, the group has been performing as a trio with guest vocalists. The bill includes Vicki Peterson of the Bangles teaming up with current Smithereens singer John Cowsill, who was the drummer/vocalist for The Beach Boys for over 23 years and an original member of the family band The Cowsills.
When: Thursday, April 3, 7:30 pm
Where: Music Box, 1337 India Street, Little Italy. musicboxsd.com
Friday | 4
Goodguys Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals
View 1999 & older hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics. The PPG Lowrider Palace will have paints and detailed rides, while the Suede & Chrome Hall will show traditional hot rods, lakesters, and highboys. Goodguys will be selecting one vehicle that will be awarded Meguair’s West Coast d’Elegance title of 2025. Stop by the family fun zone with games and crafts and check out the model car show, which includes a free Autoworld model car take-and-make. Also check out the lowrider hopping contest, limbo contest, and vintage car drag racing.
When: Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6, 8 am to 5 pm
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar. good-guys.com
Saturday | 5
More than 50 Latino authors and 120 booths showcasing local organizations. Participate in author readings, children’s entertainment, live performances, and exhibitor villages. Keynote speakers Erica Alfaro, Leticia Ordaz, and Victor Villasenor will talk about their contributions to Latino literature.
When: Saturday, April 5, 10 am to 3:30 pm
Where: MiraCosta College, One Barnard Drive, Oceanside. lbff.us
Join a tour in the heart of Balboa Park, but tucked away from the main public thoroughfares, to discover landscaped areas with rare floral specimens. These hidden areas offer opportunities to learn about little-known park history. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, walks last 90–120 minutes and are typically less than one mile on level terrain.
When: Saturday, April 5, 10 am to 11:30 am
Where: Balboa Park Visitors’ Center, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park. foreverbalboapark.org
Sunday | 6
This year’s festival is moving to the North City District of San Marcos. Enjoy over 250 artisans, crafters, local retail, and national businesses. Stop by the kids fun zone, shop vendors, and taste local street food. Enjoy live performances from local artists and bands. There will be craft beer, wine, and cider from North County craft breweries and wineries.
When: Sunday, April 6, 9 am to 5 pm
Where: North City, 251 North City Drive, San Marcos. smspringfestival.com