
The world renowned St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble performs Friday, April 29 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4761 Cass St. A free-will donation will be taken for the concert and a reception will follow. Their reportoire includes Russian Sacred music such as the Rachmaninoff’s “Blessed the Man” from Vespers Op. 37, Kedrov’s “Our Father” and Sarti’s “Rejoice, O People.” After intermission, Russian folk songs are the theme as performers change from formal dress to native costumes. The performance begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call (858) 483-2300, or e-mail [email protected]. Pacific Beach Elementary School’s 2011 Mixer and Silent Auction takes place Saturday, May 14 at 6 p.m. to support education and give guests a chance to enjoy a night of blues music and Italian cuisine. The adult-only benefit event for the school takes place at Andrew’s Hall, 1050 Thomas Ave. Tickets reserved before May 6 are $50 per couple and $30 per single ticket. After that, tickets are $60 per couple and $35 per single ticket at the door. To purchase tickets, email [email protected], or visit the PB Elementary office at 1234 Tourmaline St. The Mission Beach Woman’s Club will host its second annual Arts and Garden event on Sunday, April 17, featuring wearable art, artwork and jewelry of San Diego artists for sale. The event takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the group’s clubhouse, 840 Santa Clara Place. The free event also features a walking tour through old Mission Beach from Santa Clara Place to San Rafael Place, with viewings of the gardens and old nostalgic homes. For more information, visit www.mbwcinfo.com. Typhoon Saloon in Pacific Beach will host a food drive on Saturday, April 16 to benefit Mama’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that prepares and delivers food to people affected by AIDS and cancer. Drink tickets provided to those who make a donation. The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at the saloon, 1165 Garnet Ave. For more information, call (858) 373-3474, or email [email protected]. Get your baskets ready! The Pacific Beach Recreation Center will host its annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 — rain or shine. Activities include games, food, a jumper, free arts and crafts and a chance to meet a skateboarding bunny. The family-friendly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the egg hunt features various divisions and times at the rec center, 1405 Diamond St. For more information, call (858) 581-9927, or visit www. sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/ pacificb.shtml. Soloist Rob Henkel will perform blues and jazz at Birdrock Coffee Roasters on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event takes place at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. For more information, call (858) 551-1707. Descubre Playa del Pacífico will host the third annual Bocce Ball Tournament to benefit the community on Saturday, April 30 from noon to 5 p.m. The cost is $160 per team, which includes lunch, beverages, entertainment and prizes. The tournament takes place at Vacation Isle, West. To sign up or for more information, call (858) 273-3303, or visit www.pacificbeach.org. Ocean Beach Surf & Skate will host L*Space swimwear on Saturday, April 16 in an event called “L*Space Bikinis and Martinis Trunk Show.” The free event features the award-winning line, complimentary food, appletinis, tequila tastings, air-brush tans, feather hair extensions and more at the site, 4976 Newport Ave. For more information, call (619) 225-2317, or e-mail [email protected].








