San Diego

What’s happening in the next few weeks:

* The Wild Animal Park will be aflutter with tropical butterflies from around the world (at right, an owl butterfly) and several species of orchids in “Butterflies & Orchids,” April 4 to 19. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. (760) 796-5621.

* The 11th annual Spring Rosarito Ensenada 50-Mile Bicycle Fun Ride, April 18, begins at the end of Rosarito Beach in Baja and ends in Ensenada where a finish-line fiesta will be waiting with live music by the Mississippi Mud Sharks, dancing, food booths and souvenirs. Call (619) 583-3001 to register. Web site is https://www.adventuresports.com.

* Steve Allen and Jayne Meadows perform A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” April 3 to 5 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. (619) 748-0505.

* The world premiere of “What the World Needs Now,” a musical directed by Gillian Lynne, Tony Award-winning choreographer of “Phantom of the Opera” and “Cats,” runs March 28 to May 3 at the Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

* George Balanchine’s “Rubies,” a reprise of “Rhapsody in Blue,” “Bolero” and “A Taste of Honey” are all part of the San Diego Ballet’s “The Big Show,” April 30 to May 3 at the Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza, downtown. (619) 442-7500.

* Opening April 18 at the Museum of Photographic Arts: “Unseen Hurrell: Rediscovered Works and Classics” and “Grand Illusions: Celebrity Portraits by George Hurrell.” Both end June 28. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559.