Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week

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Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known. ~Oscar Wilde

 

Watercolor in the Garden

1. Sunday, May 20– Watercolor in the Garden

Embrace the day exploring botanical details with watercolor, collage, and ink journaling style. This workshop taught by Helen Shafer Garcia, will focus on combinations of drawing and painting botanical elements with thoughtful descriptive words. Don’t worry if you’ve never painted or drawn before this method will strengthen your drawing and painting skills at every level. Discover form and color while developing plant studies and record reflective, descriptive annotations which will provide valuable information about the experience. See the website to register and download a materials list.

9:30
San Diego Botanic Garden,Encinitas,CA
Price: $75

 

2. Monday, May 21- Beer U: Belgian Beers

Trying to define “Belgian beers” is a bit like trying to define “American music.” Belgium is renowned for producing some of the world’s best beers, and in so many amazing varieties that it’s hard to know where to start. Join Stone’s Minister of Evangelism, Ken Wright, for some insight into Belgium’s distinctive styles and brewing techniques, and you’ll get to try several outstanding Belgian ales to help the information sink in!
Beer List:
St. Bernardus Biere Blanche
Rodenbach 2008 Vintage Oak Aged Ale
Westmalle Dubbel Trappist Ale
Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet
Oud Beersel Oude Geuze
Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux
Trappistes Rochefort 10
Malheur 12
$31.94 Ticket price includes tax & gratuity
$25 Event price
+$6.94 Tax & gratuity

 

3. Tuesday, May 22- The Art of Lowriding

The personalized automobiles known as “Lowriders,” are part of a subculture whose aesthetic tendencies cross over into the world of fine art. Lowrider describes a car, but this term reaches beyond cars, and has become a cultural phenomenon and way of life for many people. Today Lowrider culture can be seen in sculptures, photography and paintings as a way for people to express their individuality and cultural pride. This exhibition will feature a display of several full size cars and motorcycles

 

4. Wednesday, May 23- Childrens Art Show

Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (COAL) Gallery. “Annual Children’s Art Show” and regular show. Show runs from Wednesday, May 9 thru Sunday, June 3. Admission is free. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Thursday & Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 11:00 – 8:00 PM. 300 Carlsbad Village Dr. Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008

 

5. Thursday, May 24-  Theatre: Trying

Trying is the amazing true story about the year author Joanne McClelland Glasses spent with one of the most intriguing figure of the 20th century – Judge Francis Biddle. The two spent the last year of his life working side by as he composed his memoirs and wrapped up loose ends. This engaging piece of theater is not to be missed.

 

6. Friday, May 25- Unwritten Law

Unwritten Law, have grown into what could be described as singer-songwriter punk rock.

8:00p
Belly Up Tavern,Solana Beach,CA

 

7. Saturday, May 26- Fruit Wine Tasting

 Come out and try one of our unique FRUIT wines; apricot wine, cherry wine, peach wine, plum wine, pumpkin wine, and many more. We have both dry and sweet wines. Nearly all of our fruit is sourced from local farmers. 5 Tastings for $5. Glass of wine $3-5. Hope to see you here!
 
2:00p to 5:00p
California Fruit Wine,Vista,CA