LA Opera Young Artists in Concert at Musco Center

Musco Center for the Arts presents LA Opera Young Artists in Concert on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

The evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the next generation of operatic talent through a showcase of artists from LA Opera’s Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist Program. Since its founding, the program has identified and prepared exceptional singers who have gone on to appear on the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Bayreuth Festival.

Performers represent the program’s newest class of emerging stars, artists who receive intensive training while appearing in mainstage roles, covering principal singers, and performing in dedicated concerts and productions.

The concert features an evening of arias and scenes accompanied by piano.
Runtime is approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets start at $20. For tickets and more information, visit muscocenter.org.

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Spring Returns to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

Tickets are now on sale for one of Southern California’s most anticipated spring traditions, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, opening Sunday, March 1, 2026. For 10 weeks, the annual attraction invites guests to wander 55 acres of Giant Tecolote ranunculus in full bloom, with sweeping fields of large, double-petaled flowers in vivid seasonal color.

From March 1 through May 10, nearly 80 million flowers will blanket the rolling hills of North San Diego County in 13 shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. What began in 1965 as a small ranunculus farm has grown into a beloved spring destination, drawing visitors from across the country to experience one of the most photographed floral displays in the United States.

The 2026 season introduces new local pop-up vendors, with rotating weekly shops including Lofty Coffee, Sugar Bear Sweets and Fox Point Farms, offering more ways to support local businesses while exploring the grounds. The Butterfly Encounter has been expanded with a new 1,000-square-foot greenhouse housing hundreds of butterflies, including exotic varieties such as the Blue Morpho and the Emperor Birdwing, giving guests a closer look at these striking species.

Live music and wellness programming return with performances by the Bayou Brothers, Cool Rush and Michele Lundeen, along with Sunset Meditation and Sound Healing sessions and Flower Flow yoga classes. Seasonal events and hands-on experiences include wine tasting, Joyful Flowers featuring the Japanese art of Ikebana, flower crown and basket workshops, Tea in the Garden and more.

Iconic attractions continue for 2026, including the American Flag of Flowers, tractor wagon rides, artist gardens, the sweet pea maze, Santa’s Playground, Carlsbad Mining Company and U-Pick Blueberries, available Mondays and Tuesdays based on availability.

Admission must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors 60 and older and military, $17 for children ages 3 to 10, and free for children under 3. Season passes are $57 for adults, $52 for seniors and $33 for children. Additional experiences include wagon tours for $8 for adults and $4 for children, and the Butterfly Encounter for $8 for adults and $4 for children. Group tours and private events are available year-round.

For tickets and details, theflowerfields.com

Visitor Information: The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad.

Brodard Restaurant Plans Long Beach Opening at 2ND & PCH

Brodard Restaurant, known for its refined Vietnamese cuisine and meaningful family story, has announced plans to open a new location at the 2ND & PCH shopping center in 2026. The expansion brings the beloved restaurant to one of Long Beach’s most popular coastal shopping and dining destinations.

The Brodard story is rooted in resilience and a deep love of food. Founder Diane Dang grew up in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where her family were third-generation owners of Hoa Binh, a well-known French bakery. After immigrating to the United States with her husband, Thuong, and their three children in 1986, the family set out to open a bakery of their own. When Thuong suffered a stroke in 1996, Diane stepped in to lead the business, drawing from what she knew best. Those early influences came from her mother’s home-cooked meals and the elegant gatherings she remembered from her youth, where food brought family and friends together.

Now celebrating 25 years in business, Brodard Restaurant continues to serve Diane’s signature Vietnamese dishes with the same thoughtful approach and refined presentation. The restaurant focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets, a commitment that has helped make it a longtime favorite in Orange County’s Little Saigon since the 1990s.

The new Brodard Restaurant location will open at 2ND & PCH, 6480 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 100, Long Beach.