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There are two new affordable housing projects in City Heights. Developer Wakeland Housing held a grand opening for City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol Friday. In other news, we hear a preview of a new KPBS series about the child care crisis in San Diego. Plus, along the edge of San Diego's freeways, patches of wildflowers are bursting to life. We learn about the history behind why there are so many blooms on highway medians.

The work is intended to connect the under-construction Cuatro affordable housing complex to the nearby City Heights Transit Plaza and The Boulevard Transit Plaza.

Hundreds of City Heights residents are now calling the new affordable housing communities home, but with the huge need for affordable housing there's already a wait list.

Traditional Ethiopian Coffee CeremonyCome join us at Addis Ethiopian Restaurant for a unique experience of the Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony! Immerse yourself in the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans and witness the intricate process of preparing coffee the Ethiopian way. This event is a celebration of Ethiopian culture and hospitality, where coffee is more than just a drink - it's a symbol of friendship and community.So gather your friends and family and enjoy freshly roasted and brewed Ethiopian beans, served in a traditional fashion at Addis!How It Works:Arrive between ceremony hours (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; last call at 1:30 p.m.) for a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonyCeremonies are $7/per person, and include up to three cups of coffee per person, and is served with traditional snacks.If you have any questions, please feel free to call us (619) 357-7577!Guests are welcome to stay for lunch.Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Celebrate a day of arts and cultural diversity in City Heights, a vibrant San Diego community. This is a free, family-family event packed with talents and delights in the forms of Fern Street Circus, the Chanh Kien Lion Dancers, interactive drumming and parade with Drummers Without Borders, maskmaking with San Diego Guild of Puppetry, hatmaking with the Mad Hatter, face painting, the San Diego Ballet, Tap in with Claudia Gomez, and Rick and Friends, musicians, a Vietnamese youth dance group, and African drumming. The stage is hopping from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jackie, from Agenda San Diego will emcee.There will be seven food trucks, and booths offering information on services from the community, and more.

Enjoy a musical evening of song, combining the talents and voices of singers aged 10 to 70 years, from Tijuana and San Diego choirs. There will be two Mexican choirs from the Carol state system at Baja California, as well as those from Mi Universidad, La Voces, City Heights Community Choir, and Marshal Community Choir. Experience the universal appeal of music from our cross-border region.Choirs:Coro Femenino MerakiCoro de la Licenciatura en Musica Popular CAMCoro Redes del Sistema Estatal de Musica, Baja CaliforniaMi Universidad ChoirLa Voces de Mariachi (City Heights Music School)First UU San Diego Chalice ChoirDirected by:Ibis LaurelDzaya CastilloMarshall VoitTomas AcostaDaria Abreu

San Diego's renowned Songwriter Sanctuary series is back on April 26 at Normal Heights United, featuring a lineup of local troubadours including Calman Hart, Missy Alcazar, and Bug Guts. Joining them as our guest host is acclaimed poet and spoken word artist Lizzie Wann. About the MusiciansCalman Hart, born in Woods Cross City, Utah, began his musical journey in high school, eventually making San Diego his home. With acclaimed albums like "Red-Eyed & Blue" and "Train in the Distance," he's been a staple in the city's music scene for decades as a solo artist and alongside Jeff Berkley as part of acclaimed duo Berkley Hart.Bug Guts, (rosebud and Scott Ireland) met during San Diego's punk scene heyday. After a transformative acoustic jam session, they embarked on a musical journey, releasing over a dozen albums. With a blend of Alternative, Folk, Punk, and Americana influences, their live performances are known for their infectious and playfully provocative energy.Missy Alcazar is a professional dueling pianist known for her dynamic performances. She's the first resident female dueling pianist at Disneyland's "Showdown At The Golden Horseshoe" and has had her songs featured on TV shows like "90 Day Fiance." Active in philanthropy, Missy is working on establishing The Melba Foundation to provide free music lessons and instruments to under-resourced communities.Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Show starts at 7:00 p.m.Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages), with all proceeds directly supporting the artists. Donations are encouraged but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.Food & Drink: Concessions and beverages for purchase, courtesy of partners at Normal Heights United and sponsors: Duck Foot Brewing Company and Flying Embers. Guests are welcome to bring in food to the sanctuary (but please help us respect the space by disposing of your trash) - we recommend snagging takeout from one of the many delicious restaurant options on Adams Ave!Accessibility: For venue accessibility requests, please contact Molly Lorden at molly@nhunited.orgFor more information visit: lindsaywhitemusic.com

Join San Diego Women’s Chorus for an unforgettable evening filled with a blend of harmonious vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and performances that promise to leave you feeling inspired. San Diego Women's Chorus is proud to present "In Harmony", an uplifting community concert experience. The concerts will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. at Hoover High School’s state-of-the-art Performing Arts Complex in City Heights."In Harmony" is a celebration of the extraordinary power of music to bring people together. Throughout the concert, the audience will be taken on a soul-stirring journey as the San Diego Women’s Chorus delivers songs from a variety of genres which share the theme of unity and community, togetherness and action. "In Harmony" promises to resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The transcenDANCE youth arts project is preparing for its annual, culminating performance April 5-6 featuring students from under-resourced communities in San Diego.

San Diego artist Tarrah Aroonsakool's new solo exhibit at the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights is an immersive maze exploring assimilation and racism in immigrant communities. The installation is both alluring and unsettling, much like the American Dream.