It’s finally baseball season again! To celebrate San Diego’s most beloved sport and the East Village neighborhood, the East Village Association will be hosting this year’s 11th Annual Opening Weekend Block Party on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Taking place on J St from 7th to 10th Avenue in front of Petco Park, this event honors all things East Village including local small businesses, live music and entertainment, tasty bites, beer and cocktails, local retail vendors, photo opportunities, a variety of fun family-friendly activities, and of course a celebration of East Village’s very own San Diego Padres. Local animal rescue, The Animal Pad, will also be offering professional dog adoptions at the celebration. Open to all ages, the free celebration is the perfect way to celebrate the community and our beloved team. After the event, attendees are encouraged to join the Padres for their home-opener, with the first pitch at 5:40 p.m. followed by a firework show at the
Crystal Early and Natalie Mumford have spent the past five years building community in the East Village Arts District through their shop, 3 Women. Now, it's coming to an end.