Family Movie Night at Stagecoach Community Park

Bring family and friends, a blanket and low-back chairs to Stagecoach Community Park for a night of fun activities and an outdoor movie presentation.

Artistically Painted Skateboards to be Auctioned at ArtSplash

At the annual festival Sept. 28-29 there will be a silent auction of 30 gorgeously unique, artist-painted skateboards and more surprises to come.

Have a Fun Outing and Go to 'Once Upon A Wedding'

It's a audience participation musical, with dinner and even dancing.

1st Annual La Costa Film Festival Coming This October

The film fest is scheduled for Oct. 24-27 with an opening gala at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.

‘One Direction: This Is Us’ Premiere Parties Sweeping the Nation (Sponsored)

One Direction — otherwise known as Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis — hits the big screen in their upcoming film, "One Direction: This Is Us," releasing Aug. 30. TriStar Pictures.

SUDS the Musical Now Playing at New Village Arts

The show runs through Sept. 1 on Thurs / Fri / Sat 8pm | Matinee Sat 3 / Sun 2pm

Check out Art in the Village Aug. 11

The all day event features more than 100 of the finest artists and artisans in the region.

Watch 'American Graffiti' Tonight in Carlsbad

Flicks at the Fountain presents a different movie each Thursday night this summer.

Enjoy “Dinner and a Movie” at Historic Carlsbad Ranch

Enjoy an evening of nostalgia, good food, live entertainment, a silent auction, and a special outdoor screening of the 1944 film “Moonlight and Cactus,” starring Leo Carrillo at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Aug. 16

‘The Smurfs 2’ in Theaters Now (Sponsored)

Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’

Sign Up for Snores n S'mores Family Campout Before it Sells Out

Hop along with your young ones down a make-believe rabbit hole for a real "Alice in Wonderland"-themed adventure at Snores n S'mores on Saturday, Aug. 10 to Sunday, Aug. 11, at Aviara Community Park, 6435 Ambrosia Lane in Carlsbad.

There’s A New Patch In Town: Disney’s Propwash Junction (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.

Embrace the Heat at Harrah's Pool Party, Lazy River Included

ABC's 'The Bachelor' Casting Eligible Women at San Diego's Paradise Point Resort

126,000 People Expected to Attend Comic-Con

‘Grown Ups 2’ in Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Adam Sandler and an all-star cast reunite for “Grown Ups 2,” this summer’s feel-good comedy. Sponsored by “Grown Ups 2.”

Secret Menu at Smashburger Goes to the Dogs

Five Things to Know About ‘The Internship’

'After Earth' in Local Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith reunite in this summer’s sci-fi blockbuster, After Earth. Sponsored by Sony.

Carlsbad Youth Putting on Musical Review Featuring Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, Wicked and More

Colorful Tigers Make Mark in Carlsbad

Not quite "raining cats and dogs," but paint is raining on some sleepy tigers in Carlsbad Village.

Enter the Vista Strawberry Festival Poster Contest

Deadline for Entries is May 17, 2013 and a winner will be named May 25th.

Valley Middle Students Create Ceramic Pieces Thanks to ArtSplash Grant

Art Teacher Sue de Wulf transformed $700 into a project involving more than 300 students, who sculpted professional-quality ceramic creatures figures utilizing 600 pounds of clay and colorful glazes purchased with grant funds.

Deadline Approaching: Carlsbad Music Festival Call for Artists for June 21 Village Music Walk

The Festival is hosting an open call for performers for a limited number of spots, the deadline to apply is May 10th.

Rock the Library with Teen Bands Beginning May 9

The 2013 featured bands include Fractal Pterodactyl on May 9, John's Last Ghost on May 23 and Out to Sea on June 6.

Teen and Family Open Studios Offer Hands-on Art Activities

Special event just for teens on April 29 will be presented by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office and Carlsbad City Library in partnership with San Diego Museum of Art. Families are invited to join the fun on May 11.

Love Green Day? Broadway Musical 'American Idiot' Coming to San Diego

Tickets are now on sale for the show which runs May 28-June 2 at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

Grammy-Nominated Performer and Carlsbad Resident Wu Man Performing at Library

Carlsbad City Library will host nationally acclaimed musician Wu Man for a free concert on April 21.

Carlsbad Playreaders Radiate Passion

April 15 play reading will feature acclaimed actor and writer Alan Alda's "Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie."

LCC Alumni Reconnect for ArTURN Event & Re-Opening of Farmers Market

The public is encouraged to attend ArTURN Saturday, April 20 from 10am – 2pm in the La Costa Canyon High School parking lot to see art and shop at the newly re-opended Saturday Farmers Market.

Q&A With Broadway Performer in 'Billy Elliot the Musical' in San Diego

Cara Massey plays a multitude of characters in addition to understudying three other roles in "Billy Elliot the Musical" which comes to the San Diego Civic Theatre April 30- May 5.

Bestselling Author Lisa See to Visit Carlsbad City Library April 13

New York Times bestselling author Lisa See’s books have been praised as “achingly beautiful” and “stellar.”

Carlsbad Education Foundation Hosts Robot Rally and Competition

The future engineers in the FLL and FTC robotics programs showcased their robots.

Photo Gallery: PEEP Art!

A Patch on the East Coast had a PEEPs On Display contest, these were just so good, we had to share them on Carlsbad Patch.

The Harp: A Global Story Of Man, Music, And Medicine

Entering the Museum of Making Music you understand the meaning of the word cacophony as a roomful of children play a vast array of musical instruments and chat loudly with each other.

Journey Along the Inca Road

Author, filmmaker, photographer and adventurer Karin Muller will share her travel documentary with Carlsbad City Library audiences.

Accomplished Carlsbad Performer Taryn Donath Gives Free Concert

Swing into spring with Taryn Donath Duo’s eclectic jazz performance on March 10 at Georgina Cole Library.

Tickets on Sale for March 15 for 'Billy Elliot the Musical'

The multi-award-winning "Billy Elliot the Musical" featuring music by Elton John comes to the San Diego Civic Theatre April 30- May 5. 2013

Kids for Peace Raises $1400 at Weekend Fundraiser, Sends 200 Pairs of Shoes to Kenyan Students

The shoes were donated by Shoebacca and adorned with sweet notes of friendship during hte Sunday event.

Carlsbad Playreaders Imagines the Ultimate Meeting

In honor of Black History Month, Carlsbad Playreaders presents the award-winning play “The Meeting” on Feb. 25.