San Diego Reader

Thursday | 21

SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Take part in eggstra-special activities highlighting “the wonder of reproduction in the ocean.” Meet egg-laying marine animals (such as squids and sharks), make a shark-egg craft, listen to stories, and participate in a unique egg hunt at Birch Aquarium at Scripps.

Friday | 22

SHOCK 101: EVOLUTION

Culture Shock’s five troupes, from “the adorable five-year-old Mini Shockers to the fierce 40-something Afta Shockers,” will perform medleys individually and together at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre.

Saturday | 23

EARTH DAY — AMERICA GOING GREEN

This festival at Kimball Park in National City features educational workshops, health stations, children’s activities, an eco-parade, 100 exhibitors, and plenty of music — including an Earth Day Jam with tunes from the Entities, Communist Kayte, Uber Monk, East of Echo, and District Rebellion.

FRUIT-PLANT SALE

San Diego weather is conducive to growing tasty and exotic rare fruits. California Rare Fruit Growers hosts their annual fruit-plant sale, where you can get your green thumbs on prizes such as dragon fruit, jujube, mango, and ice cream bean.

Sunday | 24

HOUSE OF ENGLAND

With the royal wedding less than a week away, all eyes are on England. Celebrate Easter and St. George’s Day with a program of song and dance at Balboa Park’s International Cottages. Enjoy popular melodies played by a brass band, the Merrie England Singers, and the Morris Dancers. Proper English food (sausage rolls, bangers, scones) on sale.

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING

As part of the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s Climate Conversations series, UCSD professor David G. Victor discusses how “despite 20 years of diplomacy, the world has made essentially no progress in stopping global warming.” Victor will also sign his book, Global Warming Gridlock.

Tuesday | 26

VIP TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Harney Sushi celebrates a milestone: guests have been participating in the “Share Your Harney Story” contest for a decade. At the party, “celebration stations” will be set up, with courses provided by Anthony Sinsay, Paul McCabe, Amy DiBiase, and Katsuya Fukushima. Attendees will also enjoy a sushi buffet, open bar, and entertainment by DJ Cobra and the B-Side Players.

Wednesday | 27

ACT YOUR AGE

The Greenroom takes over the Imperial House in Banker’s Hill to host a free writing workshop focusing on “ideas of age and how it defines us, how we rebel against it, and what it means as we get older.” Share your thoughts and make some art.

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