This Free festival has grown into a local tradition embracing a diverse line-up of bands, dancers and artists into one marathon day of performances spread across six stages.

Being on forefront of the art scene, the North Park Festival of the Arts celebrates all types of art forms in its Juried Arts Area with over 40 artists showcasing everything from elaborate paintings to metal sculptures and the creativity and talent continues with an array of over 50 specialty and food booths featured along University Avenue. There will be something for everyone including the kids as the Hands-On Arts area returns offering children the chance to participate in free, interactive activities designed to stimulate and inspire their imaginations to create their own masterpieces. Festival goers come thirsty to the Craft Beer Block and experience ten 4 oz.

Samples from San Diego’s favorite breweries for $30 in advance or $35 the day of. Mark your calendars to come experience a day where music meets art at this year’s 16th Annual North Park Festival of Arts! All proceeds benefit the North Park Main Street.

For more information visit the festivals website: http://northparkfestivalofarts.com/

The music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily come to the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, as part of the 19th Annual Sicilian Festival celebration.

The highly popular Free family event features authentic Sicilian food and entertainment, surrounded by the colorful ambiance of the Little Italy neighborhood, located within walking distance of the beautiful San Diego harbor and within minutes of San Diego’s downtown district.

For more information visit http://www.sicilianfesta.com/

On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world’s largest ship of its time, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives and shaking the world’s confidence in the infallibility of modern technology. One hundred years later, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, which showcases 200 artifacts retrieved from the wreck site ofTitanic, arrives at theNAT.

The story of the sinking is legendary; now experience the wonder and tragedy of the ill-fated “ship of dreams” on a journey through Titanic history.

Experience Titanic’s fateful 1912 maiden voyage and take on the identity of a real passenger onboard Titanic as you explore magnificent re-creations of the Ship’s interior. Discover how the ‘unsinkable’ Ship met its tragic end and connect with the passengers and crew, as you view haunting artifacts recovered from the wreck during the eight research and recovery expeditions conducted by RMS Titanic, Inc. since the Ship’s discovery in 1985.

RMS Titanic, Inc. has a singular purpose: to faithfully and respectfully preserve the memory of Titanic and of all who sailed with her. In all activities and events related to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, the San Diego Natural History Museum wishes to remember and honor those whose lives were lost due to the Titanic’s tragic sinking 100 years ago.

For More Information Visit: SDNHM.org

Gaslamp Music & Art Festival officially kicks off at 1 pm on Saturday May 26th

Meet up at Gaslamp’s newest location barleymash at 600 5th Ave at Market St to pick up your event program! This event will be held entirely within the fine venues of the Gaslamp on real stages. The bands will be performing live at varied times throughout the day. All 22 stages will offer Free Cover Charge* until at least 9pm.  Many Participating Locations will have additional performances throughout the night. See our Band Line-up. We have some Art and Fashion shows mixed in for fun. Our World class dining locations will all be open and ready to help you make the day a celebration! See our Dining Guide with choice selections and “Perfect Pairings” from our Gaslamp Insider.  We invite you to spend Memorial Day Weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter.  We’re San Diego’s Premier Entertainment District . . .  Come see why!

More Information: Gaslamp.org