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8 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 27
2013 5K Splash Dash
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
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.
6 p.m., May 30
Culture and Cocktails: Piranesi
San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park
Take a 3-D or holographic photo, have your portrait etched by the etch-a-sketch man, and watch an acrobatic performance by Cristin Sandu. This night features interactive visual elements, Italian soda cocktails, and classic Italian bites all inspired by Piranesi, Rome, and the Arts of Design. The architect-designed exhibition features video projections, a virtual reality 3-D installation, and maze-like spaces based on and inspired by the artist Giambattista Piranesi’s designs.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 31
International Festival
Doyle Elementary School, University City
A celebration of cultural diversity with international food, cultural performances, and heritage booths. 858-455-6230.
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
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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