Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week

Happiness is like a butterfly.
The more you chase it, the more it eludes you.
But if you turn your attention to other things,
It comes and sits softly on your shoulder.
– Henry David Thoreau

The Era of Queen Elizabeth

1. Sunday, May 6- Spring Renaissance Faire

Renaissance Re-Enactors, Pirates, Musicians and more will take over Felicita Park in Escondido for the annual Spring Renaissance Faire. Guests will once again be transported to the era of Queen Elizabeth the First and 16th Century England.

The Faire will offer all kinds of activities, including three stages of continuous entertainment, period music, battle pageants, 50 different renaissance arts & crafts vendors, children’s games and an assortment of themed food and drink.

10am
Felicita County Park, Escondido, CA

2. Monday, May 7– Girls Night Out

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar will be hosting an Eat, Drink, Shop, “Girls’ Night Out” themed event that will donate 100% of its proceeds to the Junior League of San Diego. With a suggested donation of $10 at the door, guests will be able to taste complimentary tapas, sip on champagne, indulge in spa treatments and receive door prizes and surprise giveaways! All specialty cocktails will be $8. Drinks, bites, & guests will be entertained with an accessory and jewelry trunk show from Be Styled.

3. Tuesday, May 8– Hollywood Babble-On with Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman

Ralph’s the guy you never listen to on morning radio. Kevin’s the guy who makes movies you never go see. And yet every week, they have the balls to make fun of their TinselTown betters. Their show may be the funniest thing you see… unless you spot Kev steering with his knees because he’s eating two Cinnabons while pulling out of the valet parking lot.

9pm
Belly Up Tavern
Solana Beach, CA

4. Wednesday, May 9– Bonita in Bloom

Bonita Valley Garden Club will hold its 15th annual garden tour on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 10:00 to 3:00 in one of Bonita’s beautiful neighborhoods The flat-terrain walking tour promises a variety of world-class gardens. For ticket information, contact Vera Matthias at 619-479-0429. Proceeds will support scholarships for horticulture students from Cuyamaca and Southwestern Colleges.

5.Thursday, May 10- Hands on a Hardbody

When an auto dealership in Longview, TX launches an endurance contest, ten economically-strapped strangers embark on a journey that puts their hearts, minds and bodies to the test. The contestant that keeps at least one hand on a brand-new hardbody truck the longest gets to drive it off the lot. Only one can win, but for all involved, that truck holds the key to their own private American dream.

Featuring a brilliant rock, folk and country score from Amanda Green (Bring It On: The Musical) and Trey Anastasio (leader of the improvisational jam band Phish), extraordinary dance numbers from Benjamin Millepied (Black Swan) and a masterful story from Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife, Grey Gardens), this world premiere musical is bound to become an American classic.

Hands on a Hardbody, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife), with music and lyrics by Amanda Green (Bring it On: The Musical) and Trey Anastasio, from the Grammy-nominated band Phish. Directed by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow) and choreographed by Benjamin Millepied (Black Swan), this Playhouse commissioned musical features a masterful story and brilliant rock, folk and country score.