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Independent venue closures, social media algorithms and the rise of generative AI are all part of an ecosystem that artists say is becoming increasingly difficult for working musicians to weather.

Enjoy pirate themed pool activities and games during the City of Carlsbad’s annual Pirate Plunge event. Come dressed in a swimsuit and enjoy the swashbuckling activities which include diving for treasure, ship raider race, walking the plank, and other fun pool activities and floating obstacles. The Splash Pad will also be open for the little ones. Dry activities include a pirate ship slide, a photo op and a treasure hunt where children will have the chance to follow a map around the decks collecting treasure along the way. Tickets are $15 per person and kids ages 3 and under are free but still need to be registered. Pick up your wristbands in advance at Alga Norte Aquatic Center during the week before the event, to avoid lines. Food will be available for purchase. For safety reasons, only pool noodles and US Coastguard approved floatation devices are allowed in the pool. Online presale ends at 5 p.m. on the Friday before the event. You will be able to purchase wristbands at the event if the event is not sold out. Save time and avoid lines by picking up event wristbands in advance. Wristbands will be available for pick up starting the week before the event and are only available at Alga Norte Aquatics Center during regular business hours. All sales are final; no refunds. Wristbands that are picked up in advance that are lost or not brought to the event will not be replaced. Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather. City of Carlsbad on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Inspired by what’s growing close to home, this seasonal Flower Arranging 101 workshop invites you to arrange with flowers sourced from our favorite San Diego flower farms and growers. This foundation-building class covers all the core mechanics of Flower Arranging 101 while highlighting the beauty and variability of working with locally grown flowers. Rather than following a predetermined color palette, this experience embraces what’s available seasonally—allowing color, texture, and form to be shaped by what’s growing in nearby. Designed for beginners and curious creatives alike, this workshop can be taken as a stand-alone class or alongside other Flower Arranging 101 offerings. Working with locally grown flowers offers a unique opportunity to explore color and composition in a more intuitive, organic way. No two classes will ever look exactly the same. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive, engaging instruction in our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum and hands-on assistance from Native Poppy’s professional florists - All materials, tools, and locally-grown seasonal flowers to build our signature Classic Arrangement - Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments - Plus: the floral arrangement you design to take home Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Becoming a Florist is a workshop series with rotating floral design themes. Each workshop focuses on a different foundational floral form that professional florists create for weddings, events, or retail work. Students have the opportunity to build real-world design experience and learn professional florist approaches to mechanics, structure, and design, along with practical considerations like handling, transport, and flower care. This Month’s Focus: Flower Crowns In this workshop, we’ll focus on designing a flower crown. Instruction will cover the specific mechanics, proportions, and techniques used for this style, along with guidance on flower selection and construction suited to its purpose and use. Participants will create one flower crown during the workshop to take home. No prior professional experience, portfolio, or proof of previous classes is required to participate. All skill levels welcome, from novice hobbyists to working florists looking to expand their technical skills and confidence. Take one workshop in the series, or sign up for multiple to progress through foundational and advanced floral forms. Ticket Includes: - Comprehensive, engaging instruction led by Native Poppy’s professional florists - All materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build a fresh flower crown - Complimentary refreshments - Plus: the floral crown you create to take home Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego County Fair is the greatest story our community has ever told. It's a tale of food, fun, friends, family, laughter, tradition, music, amazement, and pure, unbridled joy. The Fair — the largest and longest-running community event in San Diego County — makes its triumphant return from Wednesday, June 10, through Sunday, July 5, 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays.) You won't want to miss your chance to live out your "happily ever after" at the 2026 San Diego County Fair! How to Save While Having Fun at the 2026 San Diego County Fair: The San Diego County Fair is providing affordable options for guests this year, offering major deals and discounts on admission, parking, public transportation, rides, games, food, and entertainment. Fair officials say their goal is to ensure that the Fair, which kicks off June 10, remains the best value for San Diegans’ entertainment dollar. Admission to the Fair already includes access to exhibits, animals and agriculture, community showcases, live music, strolling entertainment and performances on multiple stages throughout the Fairgrounds. This year, the Fair is also continuing popular discount programs and creating new ways to save. Here is a breakdown of this year’s value deals and discounts: Transportation and Parking Advance purchase discounts: Fairgoers can save on on-site parking at the Fairgrounds by purchasing their parking online in advance through sdfair.com. Free off-site parking: Fairgoers can park for free at Torrey Pines High School and take free shuttle buses to the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fair Tripper: The North County Transit District (NCTD) and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) have again partnered with the San Diego County Fair to offer the popular “Fair Tripper” deal. The Fair Tripper is a combined ticket for same-day Fair admission and round-trip transportation aboard the COASTER train. Free shuttle buses will take guests between the Solana Beach COASTER Station and the Fairgrounds during Fair season. Fair Admission Opening Day Deal: Fairgoers entering the Fair between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 can receive admission for just $5. Regular Wednesday pricing resumes after 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased now at sdfair.com. Advance Pricing: Guests who purchase admission online in advance can save on general admission and parking. Advance weekday adult admission starts at $17, while advance Friday, Saturday, and Sunday admission starts at $20. Albertsons | Vons | Pavilions: Discount admission tickets are once again available through participating Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions grocery stores, with savings of up to $8.50 per ticket. These tickets can also be purchased in-store with cash. Kids Days: Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission every Friday during the Fair. Children 5 and younger are admitted free every day. Military & GovX Discounts: Discounted admission remains available for active-duty, reserve and retired military personnel through military ticket offices. GovX will also once again offer special savings for first responders, teachers, government employees and other eligible groups. Season Passes: The unlimited admission Season Pass returns for 2026 at $65 and includes admission to any and all 20 days of the Fair season. Food Value Deals $15 Value Meals: Dozens of Fair food vendors will again offer specially priced $15 value meal combinations featuring entrées, sides and drinks. Foodie Fridays: Fairgoers can also expect the return of Foodie Fridays, featuring 50% off the Fair-tastic Food Competition finalist items from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Fridays. Carnival Deals Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays are Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Days. Guests who purchase a ride wristband can enjoy unlimited rides from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for one low price. Fairgoers can purchase the wristbands online by June 9 to save $5. BlastPass Early Bird Savings: Guests who purchase ride and game credits before June 10 can receive an additional 25% worth of bonus credits. Game On Fridays: Every Friday, games in the Fun Zone and Kids Zone are only four credits each from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Entertainment and Bundle Deals Legoland 2-for-1 tickets: On Fridays, the Fair will distribute 2-for-1 admission coupons (while supplies last) to guests for admission to LEGOLAND© California Resort in Carlsbad. Northgate Market: A special deal is available in-store at Northgate Markets: 4 admission tickets and one parking pass for $86 – a savings of up to $39. Same-day admission with concerts: Grandstand concert tickets and many performances at The Sound will again include same-day Fair admission, allowing guests to come before and stay after their shows. Paddock Concert Series: Presented by Chevrolet, the Paddock Concert Series is included with the price of Fair admission. The series includes national touring acts such as Hoobastank, Los Lonely Boys, and Blue Oyster Cult. Passport to Savings: The Passport to Savings coupon book also returns in 2026. The booklet features discounts on food, rides, games and shopping throughout the Fairgrounds. For additional information and the latest updates on deals and promotions, visit sdfair.com/deals. San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

An antitrust suit alleged that the company unfairly controlled too much of the live music industry at the expense of venues, artists and fans. The decision could reshape the industry.

Come together with us on a whimsical musical ride, featuring all-new arrangements of your favorite Beatles songs! Renowned guitarist Peter Sprague leads his exceptional ensemble in a reimagining of The Beatles’ timeless hits, blending the familiar melodies of the Fab Four with Peter’s innovative and jazzified creations. From there we launch into the beyond. Featuring: Peter Sprague, guitar & arrangements; Rebecca Jade, voice; Tripp Sprague, flute & saxophone; Mackenzie Leighton, double bass; Danny Green, piano; Duncan Moore, drums. Friends of Encinitas Library on Instagram

Downtown San Diego Partnership Clean & Safe Volunteer Clean-Up Day Join the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Clean & Safe Program for a community clean‑up at Faultline Park and the surrounding neighborhood. The morning begins promptly at 9 a.m. with a warm welcome and a brief safety overview before volunteers head out to their assigned areas. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed‑toe shoes. Depending on the weather, consider bringing sunblock, a hat, or a light sweater. All necessary clean‑up tools and supplies will be provided by the Clean & Safe team—all you need to bring is your energy and community spirit. Together, we’ll help keep Downtown San Diego vibrant, clean, and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you there! Downtown San Diego Partnership on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego’s original fine art festival, Mission Fed ArtWalk, will fill the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 fine artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun, Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026. This year, the 42nd annual event will bring a weekend-long celebration of arts and culture to San Diego’s Little Italy. Mission Fed ArtWalk attracts 100,000 art collectors and visitors from all over the country to purchase art from established and emerging artists during the two-day festival. The event features artists from every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, fine jewelry and more. After browsing and purchasing one-of-a-kind works of art, directly from the artists, attendees can enjoy four stages of live music, interactive art experiences, street food, family-friendly art projects at KidsWalk and more. This spring tradition is brought to San Diego by the same team that brings ArtWalk @ Liberty Station to the ARTS DISTRICT at Liberty Station (this year, Aug. 1-2, 2026) and ArtWalk Carlsbad to North County (Sept. 19-20, 2026), along with the fourth year of their newest event, Bella Vita Fest – a mix of chalk art and Italian wine (October 2026). Each of ArtWalk San Diego’s festivals support their non-profit partner, ArtReach San Diego, an organization aimed at increasing equity in visual arts education in schools throughout San Diego County by delivering free or low-cost workshops to schools that have no other resources for art, focusing on Title One Schools. Many of the programs ArtReach offers are provided at no cost to schools. For more information on ArtWalk San Diego and its programs, visit www.artwalksandiego.org. ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Rome in an effort to preserve a crucial relationship between Washington and the Holy See.