Real Estate

1. Charming Spanish style home with third-story reading nook | Listing agent: Del Phillips, Compass
2. Renovated Mission Hills home with chef’s kitchen | Listing agent: Salvatore W. Cefalu, Keller Williams SD Metro
3. Contemporary cottage in Point Loma | Listing agent: Amara Berg, eXp Realty of California
4. Modern build with custom porcelain tile | Listing agent: Renee Milton, Coastal Luxe Properties
5. Pristine five-bedroom home with panoramic views | Listing agent: Malcolm D. Schick Jr., Keller Williams La Jolla
6. Rare turret home in La Viña | Listing agent: Vikram Boregowda, Rise Realty

• San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday, May 3 | 1:10 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $21-$86 | Cheer for the brown and gold team as they face the Reds.
• Food Scraps Recycling for San Diego Businesses | Wednesday, May 3 | 3-4 p.m. | San Diego | Free | This virtual event offers tips and tricks on how businesses can recycle food scraps.
• Lurrie Bell with Jason Ricci | Wednesday, May 3 | 6 p.m. | Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego | $20-$30 | The blues guitarist jams with the harmonica player and singer at this 21+ show.
• The Sky Tonight | Wednesday, May 3 | 7 + 8:15 p.m. | Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego | $20-$25 | This month, the live planetarium show explores vibrant photos from space and why the colors of the cosmos are so bright.

• Taste Of Cardiff | Thursday, May 4 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Restaurant Row, S. Coast Highway 101, Cardiff | $30-$40 | Sample food and drinks from downtown Cardiff’s small businesses while enjoying live music.
• 32nd Annual Mama’s Day | Thursday, May 4 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego | $125-$225 | This event features 20+ food purveyors, with proceeds raising money for Mama’s Kitchen.

• Mini Mingei | Friday, May 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego | $7 | An exploration of folk art, crafts, and design for toddlers ages 2-5.
• First Friday La Jolla Art Walk | Friday, May 5 | 4-7 p.m. | Sotheby’s Plaza, 1111 Prospect St., San Diego | Free | A walk through 16+ galleries with a free snack and sip — register and get free parking, too.

• Walk for Animals | Saturday, May 6 | 7-11 a.m. | NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego | $40 | Get your paws moving to support the San Diego Humane Society followed by dog vendors + activities.
• Taylor Tomlinson: The Have It All Tour | Saturday, May 6 + Sunday, May 7 | 7 p.m. | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $26-$56 | The former Temecula resident and Cal State University San Marcos student brings her stand-up act to the stage.

• With Nathan Fletcher set to resign on Monday, May 15, the County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to hold a special election to fill the District 4 seat that represents nearly 70,000 people. The primary election is on Tuesday, Aug. 15, with a possible runoff on Tuesday, Nov. 7. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• The US Department of Agriculture is offering disaster home repair grants up to $40,675 to low-income, rural homeowners — including those in San Diego County — impacted by the storms between Dec. 27, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023. Funding is expected to run out quickly, so check this map for eligibility details.
• The City of San Diego says crews have filled nearly 43,000 potholes since Jan. 1, clearing the backlog of reports on the Get It Done app. Crews are now keeping pace with new reports; brush up on how to let the city know about a pothole in your neighborhood.

• Shakespeare’s Afternoon Tea is rebranding and relocating to Midway Drive this August. Owner Selina Stockley says The Britannia Tearooms will feature a Sherlock Holmes-themed sitting room, a Mary Poppins-themed gift shop, a Mad Hatter’s Tea Room, and an “Alice in Wonderland” garden. Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe will remain at Shakespeare Pub.

• The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System says work stoppages due to contract negotiations are ongoing, and may impact contract-operated, local bus divisions. MTS will post any disruptions by route on its Alerts and Detours page, so check before you ride.

• SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Military Appreciation Month by offering free, single-day admission for US veterans and up to three guests. The deadline to register for the freebie via Waves of Honor is Sunday, May 14, and veterans have until Sunday, July 9, to visit the theme park.

• “Connie Jenkins: Intertidal” will debut at the Oceanside Museum of Art on Saturday, May 13-Sunday, Aug. 13 — an exhibition inspired by the time the artist spent living on the Channel Islands. Her works explore seldom-seen habitats and the importance of taking care of our planet’s most precious environments.

• This calls for a toast: North Park’s 619 Spirits has been named among the top craft vodka distilleries in the country by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice. You can propel it to No. 1 by voting through 9 a.m. Monday, May 15; the winner will be announced on Friday, May 26.

• According to Yelp, Pure Project’s brewery and taproom in Vista is the best place in California to grab craft beer. The location houses the brewery’s canning and bottling operations, plus a top-notch tap list with more than a dozen beers. It opens at 3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, and 12 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. (Yelp)

• Lions Tigers & Bears will host its Wild in the Country fundraiser on Saturday, May 20, 2-6 p.m. Attendees can expect live entertainment, auctions, and dinner by Chef Jeffrey Strauss — all to support the exotic animal sanctuary’s 65+ furry and feathered residents and its year-round rescue efforts. Get tickets.

• The average retirement savings by age may be shocking, but it’s not too late to seek advice. A financial advisor could help increase your returns and alleviate stress. Try this free tool to get matched with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area.*

• National Beverage Day is this Saturday, May 6. In celebration, we’re featuring some of our Six & Main beverage brands across our markets including Blanchard’s Coffee, a|dash, Sarilla, Matcha Nude, and more. Start sipping now.

• The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

2023 Old Town Cinco de Mayo, Old Town

Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Seaport Village

Cinco Fiesta, Novo Brazil Brewing Co.