On Thursday, February 20, 2025, US Navy veterans and long-time Midway docents, Brian Butler, MA, and Steve Walker, Top Gun graduate, will present a dynamic visual journey of how the longest-serving aircraft carrier became the most visited ship museum in the world. Learn more about the Midway’s history, transition to museu,m and how today, a visit to Midway not only lets guests enjoy more than 80 years of naval aviation history but provides a first-hand experience to discover what it’s like to be a naval aviator.

Hear about the legacy of this amazing aircraft carrier museum, the extensive collection of restored military aircraft, and how the museum’s flight simulators and virtual reality experience put visitors in the pilot seat. 

Join us every Wednesday from 4-6pm in the lobby for a fun night of live music from John Bennett & Friends. Enjoy $1 mini Coronas & house churros from Old Town Tequila Factory! Bring a business card to enter our raffle and win vouchers to Old Town Tequila Factory! This event is open to hotel guests and locals. Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol.

Since 1935, the House of China has brought the beauty of Chinese culture to San Diego located at the International Cottages Balboa Park. Our annual Chinese New Year Fair is a time-honored tradition that brings together families and communities to celebrate with performances, food, and cultural displays.

Exhibition dates: February 8 - March 28. Friendship Park, Take Amistad on the Road features sculptures, photography, paintings, performance art, and participatory installations about the past, present, and future of Friendship Park.  Artists in the exhibition include Nanzi Muro, Maria Teresa Fernandez and natalia ventura.  Each of the three artists communicates a shared message of cross-border friendship (amistad) that is the essence of Friendship Park. 

Opening reception with the artists, Sat. February 8 from 4pm - 8pm.