Unlike Easter eggs, you don’t have to look hard to find great events this weekend in San Diego.
Thursday, April 17
Gaslamp Game Days
3 p.m.- 6 p.m. at Dick’s Last Resort
Before heading to Petco Park to watch the Padres take on the Rockies, make a pit stop for drink and appetizer specials.
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San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase
6:30 p.m. in Mission Valley
The Spring Showcase kicks off with a documentary about “Star Trek” star and pop culture icon George Takei, who is scheduled to make a guest appearance. The showcase runs through April 24.
MCASD Art Auction Preview
6:45 p.m. at ArcLight La Jolla
Want to start an art collection but not sure where to begin? “Collecting 101” will teach you how to navigate the art auction world. The evening consists of a cocktail party, panel discussion with art experts and screening of a film about legendary art collectors Herb and Dorothy Vogel.
Friday, April 18
Easter Bunny Tea
2:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. at the Westgate Hotel
Visits from the Easter Bunny and a magician make for a truly magical afternoon.
Cooking Class: It’s in the Farmers’ Market Bag
6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at Great News! Pacific Beach
Learn how to turn your farmers’ market finds into a delicious, locally sourced meal.
Cinema Under the Stars presents “Philomena”
8 p.m. in Mission Hills
Everything you love about going to the movies, only outside. This is why we love San Diego.
Saturday, April 19
Spring Party with Bunny
First Party Begins at 10 a.m. at the San Diego Botanic Garden
Bring your little ones to the ultimate Easter Party. They’ll enjoy face painting, springtime crafts, petting live bunnies and chicks and, of course, visiting with the Easter Bunny himself.
Taste of Hillcrest
12 p.m.- 4 p.m. in Hillcrest
Hillcrest is full of fantastic restaurants. Here’s your chance to try 43 of them in one afternoon.
CityBeat Festival of Beers
2 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Hotel
Calling all craft beer fans. With 65 participating breweries, you’re sure to find a new favorite brew.
Sunday, April 20
Easter Eggstravaganza
9 a.m. at Belmont Park
What’s more San Diego than an Easter egg hunt on the beach?
Easter Brunch Options
Casa de Bandini 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Traditional brunch with a Mexican flare
Westgate Hotel 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Champagne for the adults and a specialty station for the kids
Bahia Resort Hotel 10 a.m.- 3p.m.
Steamboat cruise included in the price of brunch
Lael’s Restaurant inside the Grand Hyatt 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Featuring fresh food, including Alaskan King Crab and Pacific Oysters
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