San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
Enjoy St. Patrick’s parties, Chicano music, a tiny homes expo and more
St. Patrick’s Day is Friday and there are plenty of ways to enjoy a wee bit of Irish culture throughout San Diego, whether you’re celebrating with kids or adults. If you’re feeling extra energetic, this week you can also take in a concert or two, be amazed at an orchid exhibition and check out some award-winning photographs.
St. Paddy’s O’beach Party
The St. Paddy’s O’beach Party event is returning to Ocean Beach for the second year in a row, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Irish-themed event has everything you need to celebrate: live music, a beer garden (21 and over) with green beer, cocktails, eats and more. Tickets start at $20 and VIP opportunities are available.
Visit stpaddysobeachparty.com.
Seaport Village celebration
St. Patrick’s Day at Seaport Village takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Enjoy live music as you grab a bite at one of Seaport Village’s tasty eateries, before snapping a selfie and maybe getting photobombed by a lepruchan.
Visit seaportvillage.com/calendar/st-patricks-day-2023-at-seaport-village.
Chicano music festival
The Funky Chicano Music Festival is happening Saturday at the Lohi Social Club in Logan Heights.
Doors open at noon for the 21 and over event, featuring tons of musical perforfances throughout the day from Tierra the Legacy Continues, Richard Bean of Malo, Norman Carter of the Delfonics, Thee Midniters and more.
The festival also features Mayan dancers, live art by the legendary Dyse One, mariachi performances and a low-rider collection, as well as beer and food from Lohi and other local vendors.
For tickets and more information, visit chicanomusicfest.com.
Poway Symphony Orchestra
The Poway Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of 2023 will take place at 4 p.m. March 19 at the Poway Center for Performing Arts, featuring a program of all American music with a special appearance by the Chestnut Brass Company.
The Grammy-winning group are accomplished musicians who love a good musical joke. Their performance will be filled with humor and will give audiences a unique opportunity to hear a brass quintet and full symphony orchestra playing together.
For tickets, visit powaysymphonyorchestra.org.
World of Orchids
The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is presenting its annual World of Orchids showcase now through April 9.
Held in 8,000 square foot, glassenclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, the showcase features immersive displays alongside vendors selling pots, plants and other necessities.
Visit sdbg.org/world-of-orchids/.
World photo exhibition
The Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park is now featuring the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition through April 16.
The awards have been an annual event for the past 15 years and showcase talents from around the world, telling stories about diversity and pushing the boundaries of the medium.
Visit mopa.org/exhibitions/.
Tinyfest expo at fairgrounds
Tour tiny houses, van conversions, backyard cottages (ADUS), shipping container homes, and more at Tinyfest, a tiny homes expo wrapping up its two-day run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
The event includes speakers, Q&A sessions, panel discussions and a Simple Living Marketplace and meet with builders and people who are living and traveling tiny every day.
Vendors include Rhome, a San Diego-based distributor of prefabricated modular units by Studiopac Production Co.
For tickets and more info, visit tinyfest.events/california-sandiego-2023/.