Balboa Park Calendar of Events Lectures, classes, concerts, films and one and two-day events
May 2, 09 - 10:00am-noon
Adult Program - Make-ahead Meals
Learn how to prepare and store three main dishes that are better after freezing: rosemary beef stew, Texas-style shredding pork, and four-cheese macaroni. San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821. http://www.sdnhm.org
May 2, 09 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Adult Program - Point and Shoot Photography - A beginner's guide
All-day class designed for the new photographer with a point-and-shoot digital camera. The class includes a walk through the Balboa Park Desert Garden and other areas. San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821.
May 2, 09 - 1:00-4:00pmAstronomy Day - Prizes and hands-on activities at the first annual Astronomy Day. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (619) 238-1233 http://www.rhfleet.org
May 2, 09 - 1:00pmLecture: Literature Comes to Life
San Diego Museum of Art (619) 232-7931 http://www.sdmart.org
May 4, 09 - 12:30-2:00pmAfternoon Scholars: Debugging the Legal System. Join entomologist David Faulkner to learn about the role insects play in legal investigations. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (619) 238-1233.
May 12, 09 - 6:30-8:30pmAdult program - Water-wise and Easy-care Plants for Your Garden
Learn about thirty or more plants that are water wise, easy to take care of, and absolutely beautiful in the garden. San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821.
May 14, 09 - 6:30-8:00pmFree Lecture - Ants Marching: A Biological Invasion in Your Own Backyard. Explore the factors underlying the success of the notorious Argentine ant, and potential strategies to limit its abundance. San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821.
May 14, 09 - 5:00-7:00pmMoPA Digital Photography Workshop Series with George's Camera and Video Exchange - Digital photography workshops emphasize the technical aspects of photography. These one-session workshops help participants utilize features on their digital cameras to create images that surpass the everyday snapshot. Museum of Photographic Arts (619) 238-7559.
May 16, 09 - 12:00-4:00pmGreen Day - Become a "greengineer" at a family day all about renewable energy and conservation. Design and build a solar-powered car and meet local scientists studying the impact of climate change. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (619) 238-1233.
May 16, 09 thru May 17, 09 - 10:00am-4:30pmIndian Fair - Two days of Artisan sales and demonstrations; music & dancing & traditional foods. The California Plaza will be transformed into a lively marketplace featuring Native American artists from the Southwest and Alaska. San Diego Museum of Man (619) 239-2001.
