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Gotta’ Have Heart: Pen Pals, Candlelit Conservatory, Escondido Chocolate Festival
Events February 13-February 15, 2025
A collection of painted mailboxes, postcard-inspired landscape paintings, postage stamp mosaics, digital postage stamp illustrations, mixed media drawings on vintage letters & envelopes, and handmade Valentine’s gifts!
Thursday | 13
Gotta’ Have Heart: Pen Pals
Through the theme “Pen Pals”, artists from Sophie’s Gallery have captured a collection of hand-painted mailboxes, postcard-inspired landscape paintings, postage stamp mosaics, digital postage stamp illustrations, and mixed media drawings on vintage letters & envelopes. Opening reception February 7th, 5 pm to 7 pm.
When: Friday, February 7 through Monday, March 31, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Sophie’s Gallery El Cajon, 140 Main Street, El Cajon. stmsc.org
Friday | 14
Candlelit Conservatory
Impress your Valentine with a unique pre-dinner experience to complement your plans. Enjoy appetizers, complimentary drinks, and an intimate concert from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day, enjoy live music, complimentary drinks, and the beauty of the gardens while listening to soulful local musician, Marelle. Explore 37 acres and four miles of trails and ocean views, more than 5,000 plant species, and 29 themed gardens.
When: Friday, February 14, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Where: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. sdbg.org
Saturday | 15
Escondido Chocolate Festival
Stroll in and out of nearly 20 designated restaurants, shops and spa tasting locations while sampling chocolate paired with local fine wines & craft beers.
Stroll down historic Grand Avenue to explore restaurants, shops, and art galleries while sampling chocolates paired with local wines, champagne, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Each attendee will receive a tasting glass, drink wristband, swag bag, coupons, tasting map, and a long stemmed rose. Learn how to make truffles at D’liteful Chocolat. This hour long class is purchased separate and includes a wine paring.
When: Saturday, February 15, 12 pm to 5 pm
Where: Maple Street Plaza On Maple Street between Grand Avenue and Valley Parkway, Escondido. downtownescondido.com
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Gotta’ Have Heart: Pen Pals, Candlelit Conservatory, Escondido Chocolate Festival
Events February 13-February 15, 2025
Gotta’ Have Heart: Pen Pals, Candlelit Conservatory, Escondido Chocolate Festival
Events February 13-February 15, 2025
A collection of painted mailboxes, postcard-inspired landscape paintings, postage stamp mosaics, digital postage stamp illustrations, mixed media drawings on vintage letters & envelopes, and handmade Valentine’s gifts!
Thursday | 13
Gotta’ Have Heart: Pen Pals
Through the theme “Pen Pals”, artists from Sophie’s Gallery have captured a collection of hand-painted mailboxes, postcard-inspired landscape paintings, postage stamp mosaics, digital postage stamp illustrations, and mixed media drawings on vintage letters & envelopes. Opening reception February 7th, 5 pm to 7 pm.
When: Friday, February 7 through Monday, March 31, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Sophie’s Gallery El Cajon, 140 Main Street, El Cajon. stmsc.org
Friday | 14
Candlelit Conservatory
Impress your Valentine with a unique pre-dinner experience to complement your plans. Enjoy appetizers, complimentary drinks, and an intimate concert from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day, enjoy live music, complimentary drinks, and the beauty of the gardens while listening to soulful local musician, Marelle. Explore 37 acres and four miles of trails and ocean views, more than 5,000 plant species, and 29 themed gardens.
When: Friday, February 14, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Where: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. sdbg.org
Saturday | 15
Escondido Chocolate Festival
Stroll in and out of nearly 20 designated restaurants, shops and spa tasting locations while sampling chocolate paired with local fine wines & craft beers.
Stroll down historic Grand Avenue to explore restaurants, shops, and art galleries while sampling chocolates paired with local wines, champagne, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Each attendee will receive a tasting glass, drink wristband, swag bag, coupons, tasting map, and a long stemmed rose. Learn how to make truffles at D’liteful Chocolat. This hour long class is purchased separate and includes a wine paring.
When: Saturday, February 15, 12 pm to 5 pm
Where: Maple Street Plaza On Maple Street between Grand Avenue and Valley Parkway, Escondido. downtownescondido.com
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