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Lecture on art and wine, String Cheese Incident, St. Pat's celebrations, Cherry Blossom Festival
Events March 13-16, 2025
Thursday | 13
Special Lecture Series: Art of Wine
Barbara Baxter, who trained at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Napa and also studied in Italy and France, leads you on a cultural journey through the world of art and wine. The presentations will focus on three regions: Rome (Classical architecture), Provence (Impressionist painting), and California (Postwar art), and will offer wine pairings for each.
When: Thursdays, March 13, 20, and 27, 7:30 pm
Where: Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla. ljathenaeum.org
Friday | 14
The String Cheese Incident is an American jam band from Crested Butte and Telluride, formed in 1993. Their music features elements of bluegrass, as well as rock, electronica, calypso, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, and psychedelia. All members write original compositions and sing. San Diego is one of only six cities hosting this short tour, along with being one of only two which will be treated to an opening set by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong on both nights.
When: Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 7:30 pm
Where: The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar. thesoundsd.com
Saturday | 15
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
This year’s theme is Celebrating Irish Business. The parade begins at 5th and Laurel, then proceeds north to Upas, east to 6th and south to Laurel Street. Come see the nearly 100 entrants: marching bands, military, fire fighters, law enforcement, and Irish community groups and businesses. The festival will run along 6th Ave from Laurel to Nutmeg and will feature vendors, food, information booths, live entertainment, and an expanded kids’ area.
When: Saturday, March 15, 9 am to 6 pm
Where: 5th and Laurel, Balboa Park. stpatsparade.org
Reese Turner, Miss Colleen 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl IN PB
Join Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Pacific Beach and access drink discounts at more than ten venues such as Beverly Beach Garden, Moonshine Beach, Duck Dive, Flamingo Deck, 710 Beach Club, and more. Your kit includes St Paddy’s Day necklaces, welcome shot tickets, and a bar crawl map to all participating bars, lounges, and nightclubs.
When: Saturday, March 15, 1 pm
Where: Mission Boulevard. Pacific Beach. thebeverlypb.com
Sunday | 16
Take a stroll through the cherry blossom grove at the Japanese Friendship Garden and enjoy a lineup of performances, a children’s area, and new attractions, such as the lanterns and community art. Local vendors will be in the upper garden and Japanese food, beer, and sake will be available in the lower garden.
When: Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16, 10 am to 7 pm
Where: Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Road, Balboa Park. niwa.org
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Lecture on art and wine, String Cheese Incident, St. Pat's celebrations, Cherry Blossom Festival
Events March 13-16, 2025
Lecture on art and wine, String Cheese Incident, St. Pat's celebrations, Cherry Blossom Festival
Events March 13-16, 2025
Thursday | 13
Special Lecture Series: Art of Wine
Barbara Baxter, who trained at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Napa and also studied in Italy and France, leads you on a cultural journey through the world of art and wine. The presentations will focus on three regions: Rome (Classical architecture), Provence (Impressionist painting), and California (Postwar art), and will offer wine pairings for each.
When: Thursdays, March 13, 20, and 27, 7:30 pm
Where: Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla. ljathenaeum.org
Friday | 14
The String Cheese Incident is an American jam band from Crested Butte and Telluride, formed in 1993. Their music features elements of bluegrass, as well as rock, electronica, calypso, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, and psychedelia. All members write original compositions and sing. San Diego is one of only six cities hosting this short tour, along with being one of only two which will be treated to an opening set by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong on both nights.
When: Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 7:30 pm
Where: The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar. thesoundsd.com
Saturday | 15
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
This year’s theme is Celebrating Irish Business. The parade begins at 5th and Laurel, then proceeds north to Upas, east to 6th and south to Laurel Street. Come see the nearly 100 entrants: marching bands, military, fire fighters, law enforcement, and Irish community groups and businesses. The festival will run along 6th Ave from Laurel to Nutmeg and will feature vendors, food, information booths, live entertainment, and an expanded kids’ area.
When: Saturday, March 15, 9 am to 6 pm
Where: 5th and Laurel, Balboa Park. stpatsparade.org
Reese Turner, Miss Colleen 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl IN PB
Join Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Pacific Beach and access drink discounts at more than ten venues such as Beverly Beach Garden, Moonshine Beach, Duck Dive, Flamingo Deck, 710 Beach Club, and more. Your kit includes St Paddy’s Day necklaces, welcome shot tickets, and a bar crawl map to all participating bars, lounges, and nightclubs.
When: Saturday, March 15, 1 pm
Where: Mission Boulevard. Pacific Beach. thebeverlypb.com
Sunday | 16
Take a stroll through the cherry blossom grove at the Japanese Friendship Garden and enjoy a lineup of performances, a children’s area, and new attractions, such as the lanterns and community art. Local vendors will be in the upper garden and Japanese food, beer, and sake will be available in the lower garden.
When: Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16, 10 am to 7 pm
Where: Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Road, Balboa Park. niwa.org