The gardens at Balboa Park

Butterfly Farms

Whale watching (yes, even in the spring)

• Legacy Whale Watch
• San Diego Whale Watch
• Adventure Whale Watching
• Flagship Cruises + Events

• AleSmith Women’s Speaker Series | Monday, Mar. 20 | 5-7:30 p.m. | AleSmith, 9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego | Free | A social hour and chance to talk with resume and career expert Laura Bashore.
• Circus Vargas Presents: “Bonjour, Paris!” | Monday, Mar. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Westfield North County, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido | $39-$59 | It’s the final night for the French-themed circus — c’est magnifique.
• Algiers | Monday, Mar. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego | $19 | The Atlanta-formed post-punk band performs with guests Party Dozen.
• Crazy, Stupid, Love | Monday, Mar. 20 | 7:45 p.m. | Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero, 1 Market Place, San Diego | $20-$23 | Watch the flick starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Steve Carell under the stars.

• San Diego Gulls vs. Iowa Wild | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 7 p.m. | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $10-$103 | Glide into this local hockey game.
• American Ballet Theatre - Studio Company | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd. | $35-$95 | The collective of young performers showcases a variety of styles.

• Virtual Tour: The Many Landscapes of Afghanistan | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 1 p.m. | The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, San Diego | Free | A virtual tour — from medieval manuscripts to contemporary photographs — presenting various perspectives on Afghanistan’s land, cultures, and people.
• Move with Us | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Museum of Us, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego | $10 | Ground yourself with a candlelight yoga session in the museum’s historic rotunda.

• 61º | Mostly cloudy with showers | 30% chance of rain
• San Diego has gotten 9.11 inches of rain from January-March 15, 2023 — more than the county got during all of 2022. The National Weather Service says another atmospheric river is expected to sweep our county tomorrow. (CBS 8 + National Weather Service)
• The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for San Diego County’s Coastal areas — including Encinitas and Oceanside — Tuesday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. The forecast shows southwest winds 30-40 mph, with possible gusts up to 60 mph.

• Rise: 6:53 a.m.
• Set: 7 p.m.

• Low: 3:02 a.m. + 3:38 p.m.
• High: 9:07 a.m. + 9:53 p.m.
• Water Temperature: 55°

• The county will host a virtual public meeting tomorrow, 6-7 p.m., to gather local input on the Climate Action Plan Update. The workshop will focus on a tool that’s being developed to ensure community feedback is incorporated into the plan, which includes reaching net zero emissions by 2035-2045.

• The San Diego State Aztecs beat the Furman Paladins 75-52 in round two of the NCAA’s March Madness Tournament, sending SDSU to the Sweet 16 for the third time in the university’s history. The No. 5 seed Aztecs will play the No. 1 overall seed Alabama this Friday in Kentucky. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Real estate development group Purpose is renovating The Waldorf Television Building at 3140 University Ave. in North Park. Originally built in 1950, it’ll reopen this summer as a mixed-use hub featuring 11 residential units and ~6,400 sqft of restaurant and retail space, including Moniker General Outpost — a coffee-retail hybrid from Moniker General.

• Bun & Patti — a restaurant that puts a fine dining twist on burgers — is now open at 2171 Kettner Blvd. in Little Italy. The menu specializes in a chuck and brisket burger blend served on brioche buns. We hear the “Smoke Show” (14-day, dry-aged beef patty) is a must-try.

• Make some “Memories” — The Sound announced Yungblud will bring his North American tour to the new Del Mar venue on Wednesday, April 19. Tickets to the English singer’s show are now on sale, starting at $39.50.

• Forever Balboa Park is hosting a community tree planting event this Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Balboa Park War Memorial Building. Register to help plant 13 trees that will contribute to the growth of the landmark’s urban forest.

• The breweries that have built the Capital of Craft will take the spotlight at the San Diego Beer News Awards Tuesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. at AleSmith Brewing. The free show is open to all — including beer fans — and categories include Best Brewery by Region and Best New Brewery. (SanDiegoBeer.News)

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• If your vacuum isn’t picking up dirt and debris like it used to, it may be time for a new one. This handheld Shark vacuum is lightweight, cordless, and highly rated on Amazon. Or splurge on the Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum that sucks up particles as small as allergens and bacteria.
• To celebrate the first day of spring, refresh your home with tea towels by Jessica Reynolds and find your city print by Signet Sealed, which can all be found in our online shop (Six & Main). Now, that’s how you start the new season.