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š David Bowie, Dali & DIYāThis Weekendās Got Range
From surrealist parties to glittery tributes, hereās whatās shaking in San Diego.

š Hey, it's Brandon. Welcome to Area 619, your weekly guide to San Diego's best local events and hidden gemsāso you never run out of weekend plans.
Good morning, San Diego. Spring has officially hit her chaotic party phaseāthere's wine swirling, flowers blooming, and at least one avocado-based contest you didnāt know you needed. Whether you're in it for the vibes, the vino, or the vintage Bowie, this weekendās got something to make your group chat jealous.
In Area 619 today:
š® Hillcrest eats + drinks = stretchy pants required
šØ Bowie glam meets space vibes on stage
šø Coronadoās floral flex goes full garden queen
Letās get to it.
ā Brandon Iverson

WHATS HAPPENINā

Jump N Funk at UCSD, Friday April 11 š§ Fela Kuti vibes, afrofuturism, and DJ Rich Medina in a theater settingābougie and funky?
Padres vs. Rockies at Petco Park, Friday April 11ā13 ā¾ Baseball, beer, and maybe a Jackson Merrill homer if the stars alignāGo Pads.
Young Art 2025 at MOPA, Through May 18 š¼ļø Young artists explore nature and nurture, making you wish you hadnāt quit art class in 6th grade.
Taste of Hillcrest, Saturday April 12th š® Itās a four-hour eat-a-thon through Hillcrest with flautas, French onion soup, and enough margaritas to cancel your weekend plansāoh wait, this is your weekend plan.
Wave FC vs. Kansas City Current at Snapdragon, Saturday April 12 ā½Our San Diego ladies are kicking (literally) and might just take down the undefeated current ā come scream support!
Uncorked: San Diego, Saturday April 12th š· 150 wines, a waterfront view, and lawn games to stumble through afterwardāwhat more do you want, a throne?
South Bay Earth Day, Saturday April 12th š Learn to save the planet, get your blender fixed, and feel smug about your reusable tote bagsāall in one outing.
Dali Gras at Adams Avenue Theater, Saturday April 12 šIf Salvador DalĆ threw a Mardi Gras party, this trippy music-art mashup would be itāno mustache required.
Space Oddity at Balboa Theatre, Saturday April 12 šØāš¤ A tribute to Bowie thatāll make you cry glitter tears and wonder why you never wore more metallic jumpsuits.
Spring Home & Garden Show, Saturday April 12ā13 š” Pretend you're on HGTV for a weekend, minus the budget drama and camera crew.
Coronado Flower Show Saturday April 12ā13 šø Flowers, cocktails, and a garden party afterparty? Honestly, it's giving "Bridgerton goes beachside."
Fallbrook Avocado Festival, Sunday April 13th š„ An entire festival dedicated to avocados... yes, finally your guac obsession is validated by a town.

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