 | San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Walk for Animals May 4
People and dogs are coming together to go on a special walk to promote the humane treatment of animals. You can walk with or without a dog. It begins after the "Blessing of the Animals" and dogs leave the activity area. 7am-12pm. Liberty Station. (619) 243-3408 / www.sdhumane.org | Junior League of SD Food & Wine Festival May 4
Adult-only premier event in La Jolla. With a backdrop view of the ocean, guests can have an enjoyable time tasting exquisite food and beverage samples from popular restaurants, wineries, and microbreweries. 2-6pm. Ellen Browning Scripps Park. (858) 848-5883 / www.jlsd.org |  |  | KPBS Gala 2013 May 4
An old fashioned car is displayed to be seen as each guest passes by. Pampered with a fine dinner, pleasing music, dancing, and cocktails. Proceeds support KPBS to provide quality educational programing. 5:30-7:30pm. The US Grant Hotel. (619) 594-4266 / www.kpbs.org |
Oceanside Jazz Festival May 4
Consists of educational and performance opportunities for school and community jazz bands and choirs, and featured concerts by internationally recognized performing artists. Daytime sessions are open to the public and free. (760) 757-2121 x6438 / www.oceansidejazzfestival.com |  |
Safari Park Half Marathon May 5
Uou'll go on a Safari in the beautiful San Pasqual Valley. The course leads to views of the wine country, orchards, lush landscapes, and inside the San Diego Safari Park that exhibits a whole array of zoo animals. 7am-1pm. (310) 821-7898 / www.safariparkhalf.com |  |
BoConcept Smart Car Show in Little Italy May 9
Little Italy is showcasing 75 so you can get a close up look inside and out. It's a small car with appealing design. Think of the many advantages a car such as this can save you space in your garage and money on fuel. 7-9pm. (619) 233-3898 / http://campaign.boconcept.com/ |  |
Stepping Up for Project Walk May 11
Free charity event. Food, prizes, raggles, games and music. Project Walk is a local, activity-based recovery program, that has treated spinal cord injury clients for over a decade. 12-4pm. 5800 The Crossing Drive, Carlsbad. 760-634-9800 / www.projectwalk.org |  |
Taste of Cardiff May 16
Local eats, live music stations. Walk or bike. Taste and vote. Live music by Bucket Ruckus, The Red Fox Tails, Adrienne Snims and Russell Castiglione. $25 in advance. $30 day of. 5-8pm. 760-436-0431. www.tasteofcardiff.com |  |
Spring Fling May 18
Live music, treats from local eateries, a kids’ zone, guided tours of the downtown floral park, art, and more. Free admission. Presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street. 9am-1pm. Carpentier Parkway. www.cardiff101.com |  |
| North Park Festival of the Arts May 18
This popular festival presents six stages of on-going music and performance entertainment. Fine art and handmade crafts; plus a scection for kid's art, too. Fabulous international and local foods are offered as well as a beer garden and a Craft Beer Block. 11am-9pm. (619) 294-2501 |  |
Navy's Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk May 19
A run/walk across the Coronado Bay Bridge is a rare opportunity. Begins in the Gaslamp Quarter and proceeds across the magnificent bay bridge and onward to Coronado Island for a festive celebration at Tidelands Park. 5am-12pm. (619) 556-9413 / www.navylifesw.com |  |
SRCA Community Fair May 19
Music, dancing, picnic foods, merchant booths, a wine tasting garden, and a concert. The Kids Zone has inflatable jumpers, mechanical swings, an obstacle course, and rides for preschoolers. 11am-8pm. Scripps Ranch Community Park. (858) 337-6344 / www.scrippsranch.org |  |
| KSAC Holiday at Home Parade May 27
Parade in Kensington presents music from marching high school bands, clowns, military veterans, and groups from local businesses, schools, organizations, and churches. 10:30am-12pm. In conjunction with the "Holiday at Home Relay Race". 9-10am. (619) 234-2266 |  | | |
