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Jennifer A. Burman
Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
monday | 1 Padres Home Games. See them play against the D-backs tonight, tomorrow & April 3. Other home games this month: April 15 & 16 (vs. Rockies); April 18-21 (vs. Reds); April 23 & 24 (vs. Mariners). Also, KidsFest on April 21. For game times and tickets, visit website. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., downtown San Diego. www.padres.com
tuesday | 2 Whale-Watching Cruises. Pass sea lions and pods of leaping dolphins as you search for the legendary gray whales. Through April 21, 9:30 am-1 pm & 1:30-5 pm. Reservations required. Pier 2, 970 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.hornblower.com
wednesday | 3 Parent Movie Morning & Baby’s Night Out at UltraStar Cinemas. Bring your baby to watch a movie and take advantage of valet stroller parking, dimmed lights and changing facilities in the auditorium. Wednesdays; Parent Movie Morning, 10 am; Baby’s Night Out, 7 pm. UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego. www.ultrastarmovies.com
Plan fun family adventures with Out & About with Kids! Access the digital edition at www.sandiegofamily.com.
Cirque du Soleil Presents “VOLTA.” Inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of street sports, this action-packed production is about being true to oneself, fulfilling one’s true potential and recognizing one’s own power to make it possible. Tonight until May 5; visit website for show schedule and tickets. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.cirquedusoleil.com/volta
thursday | 4 “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” in Concert. Experience the groundbreaking film like never before: projected in HD with the orchestra performing the magnificent score live to picture. Tonight & April 6, 8 pm. Visit website for tickets. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown San Diego. www.sandiegosymphony.org
friday | 5 “Once on This Island.” Catch this Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, which has garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run. Tonight, 7:30 pm; tomorrow, 2 & 7:30 pm; April 7, 2 pm. $20. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s “Cinderella.” An enchanted pumpkin, a royal ball and a glass slipper left behind set the stage for this rags-to-riches fairy tale. Tonight, 7 pm; tomorrow, 2 & 7 pm; April 7, 2 pm. $12-$18. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. www.sdcyb.org
Find an egg-citing trail of Easter happenings including egg hunts, bunny visits, Easter brunch options, crafts and more this month. Celebrate Earth Month (including Earth Day on April 22) with events that show our love for Mother Nature on page 46.
Editor’s Picks FREE Mission Federal ArtWalk
Unleash your artsy side at this annual event that boasts more than 350 artists from around the world plus live music, dance performances, immersive art experiences, street food, family-friendly art projects for budding artists at KidsWalk and more. April 27 & 28, 11 am-6 pm. Little Italy, between Ash & Grape Sts., downtown San Diego. www.artwalksandiego.org
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