Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week
“Every moment you get is a gift. Spend it on things that matter. Don’t spend it by dwelling on unhappy things.” – Celestine Chua
1. Sunday, April 15- Theatre: Buried Child
Journey into the work of Sam Shepard with the granddaddy of them all. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Shepard’s most acclaimed drama, BURIED CHILD examines a family struggling to hold on to the future as the past invades their lives. Starkly poetic, darkly comic and mysterious, the play is a vision of a family from America’s Heartland transformed into a symbol of America’s loss of innocence.
“A bona fide classic: a work that conveys the mystical, cannibalistic pull of family ties even as they unravel.” – New York Times
2:00p
New Village Arts Theatre,Carlsbad,CA
Price: $22.00 – $36.00
2. Monday, April 16– Concert: M Ward
M. Ward is a Portland, Ore.,-based songwriter whose music seems to occupy a place that is uniquely “out of time.” A place that bridges the gaps between the roots of various American musical traditions—folk, country, blues and rock. M. Ward is currently touring in support of his newest album, A Wasteland Companion.
9:00p
Belly Up Tavern,Solana Beach,CA
3. Tuesday, April 17- Exhibition: “April Showers”
The Escondido Art Association’s open, juried show of framed artworks, “April Showers,” will run at the Artists Gallery from Wed., April 4 – Sat., April 28. Exhibit judge is Karen Langer Baker, president of the Fallbrook Art Association. Artists’ Reception Sat., April 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is invited. Regular Gallery hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays – Saturdays.
4:00p
Artists Gallery,Escondido,CA
4. Wednesday, April 18- Garden Arts and Crafts
Children may participate in a variety of arts and crafts. There will also be plant potting and other fun activities.
10:00a
San Diego Botanic Garden,Encinitas,CA
5. Thursday, April 19- Black Angels & The Horrors
It has been a busy summer for the Black Angels, with appearances at Bonnaroo and Fuji Rock in Japan, on MTV’s 120 Minutes and NPR’s World Cafe, and an Australian tour. The Horrors burst onto the scene like the teenage mutant offspring of The New York Dolls and The Jesus and Mary Chain. They were a shock to the body-rock, doing everything rock n roll at its purest and prettiest is supposed
9:00p
Belly Up Tavern,Solana Beach,CA
6. Friday, April 20– Critter Connections
Critter Connections is a series of four 40-minute classes for children ages 3 to 5. The program introduces children and their parents to different furry – and not so furry – animals, and it also gives children the opportunity to socialize with other kids their age. Participants will learn about animals and their needs through arts and crafts, speakers and stories. The classes also will help children develop a sense of responsibility, compassion and the humane treatment of animals.
10:00a
Escondido Humane Society,Escondido,CA
Price: $25, plus $10 supplies fee
7. Saturday, April 21– SEA Days
Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure! Humans began using wind energy in 3500 B.C. when they learned it could propel their sailboats. Learn from today’s experts at the California Center For Sustainable Energy how wind energy can still be used to power our daily lives. This family-friendly event is full of breezy hands-on activities and projects.
11:00a
Birch Aquarium at Scripps,La Jolla,CA
