San Diego Event Calendar

8 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 27

2013 5K Splash Dash

Kit Carson Park, Escondido

There will be splash zones throughout the course to help racers cool off. Top three finishers in each age bracket will receive a medal. Event also features a 1/2 mile kids fun run. Pre-registration required to receive a t-shirt on race day.

6 p.m., May 28

Film Forum: A Bottle in the Gaza Sea

Point Loma Library , Point Loma

Seeking to make sense of a deadly suicide bombing, Tal, a 17 year old Jewish girl living in Jerusalem, pens a message in a bottle tossed into the Mediterranean. The note washes up on a Gaza beach and is recovered by a young Palestinian man. The two begin a correspondence that yields to shared hopes, fears, and romantic yearnings. A Film Movement presentation in French, Hebrew, English, and Arabic with English subtitles. 619-532-1539.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 29

I Love Poke Festival

Bali Hai, Shelter Island

The fourth annual food festival and competition celebrates Hawaiian culture and cuisine, and features live music by Hawaii native Kimie Miner. Festival will be broken up into two sections: Pokeland, where 12-15 chefs compete for title of "Best Poke," and Foodland, a place for attendees to sample Hawaiian and Asian inspired food from local restaurants.

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., May 23

POP Thursday

Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park

A "Push Pin Party." Just like when the museum opened in 1983, organizers invite participants to put their pictures up on the walls of the museum. Event also features a movie screening of The Outsiders (released in 1983), a mobile photo challenge, DJ music from 1983, food from MIHO, and drinks from Alchemy Cultural Fare and Cocktails. Come dressed in 1980s attire. Tickets do not guarantee movie seating, which is first come first serve.

1 p.m., May 24

Fore the Kids: Museum School Golf Tournament

Riverwalk Golf Club, Mission Valley

The second annual tournament features a shotgun start, lunch, and a dinner/awards banquet. Also includes luxury carts, drinks, opportunity prizes, and contests. Novice and experienced golfers welcome. Event benefits the physical education program at the Museum School. Registration begins at noon.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., May 25

Mass Creativity: Hyper Local News

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Rolando

Work with San Diego artist David White to learn how to design a newsroom set, research and produce stories, and anchor a broadcast. This workshop is designed for all ages. Hosted by The New Children's Museum.

8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 26

Vista Strawberry Festival

Downtown Vista, Vista

Vista was once the “Strawberry Capital of the World” and still boasts many strawberry fields. Celebrate the ‘berry with over 200 vendors, athletic competition (festival starts with a 10k at the WAVE Waterpark in Vista, runs through Vista’s Kite Sculptures, and ends at the festival), pie eating, costumes, carnival rides, music, food, and more in downtown Vista.

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