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The Circle Players will be performing "The Conundrum on the Crackerjack Cruise," a mystery dinner theatre show by Nancy Bond. The setting is the cruise ship Grand Jubilation bound for the Bahamas, where the audience will witness a mystery unfold while enjoying a delicious meal. They will also be encouraged to participate in the ship’s Game Night with other “passengers” and help cheer their team to victory. Performances will be held in Richardson Hall, 551 Farragut Circle, El Cajon, on: Friday April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday April 18 at 1 p.m. Sunday April 19 at 6:30 p.m. All seats are $35 and include a delicious meal. Tickets may be purchased online at www.thecircleplayers.org and click on TICKETS. For more information, you can phone (619) 588-5348 or e-mail: thecircleplayers@gmail.com The Circle Players (of El Cajon) on Facebook

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) will celebrate six decades of empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at its 60th Anniversary fundraising event, California Dreamin’. This signature event will take place at SMSC’s secret two-acre organic garden, bringing together community leaders, philanthropists, and local businesses for a picturesque sunset celebration. Guests will enjoy a signature cocktail reception, beer and wine, an elevated sunset dinner, and a live Beach Boys tribute band. The coastal-themed evening will also include an opportunity drawing and silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit SMSC’s Garden and Aquatics programs that promote independence, confidence, and inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through its innovative programs, SMSC gives students a chance to develop creative outlets and learn marketable skills. The aquatics program offers year-round swimming classes and a social experience with a broad spectrum of health benefits. The organic garden serves as a reality-based work training environment, with students learning horticulture and customer services skills to improve their daily lives and branch out as important contributors to the greater community. Over 400 students attend SMSC, ranging from young adults to seniors in their eighties. All are invited to join in celebrating the center’s legacy and investing in the next 60 years of impact! St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us every Saturday at the National City Community Market, a vibrant outdoor marketplace celebrating local businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans, and food vendors from throughout San Diego County. Shop unique handmade goods, fresh products, delicious food, and specialty items while supporting local small businesses. The market offers a family-friendly atmosphere with live entertainment, community resources, and new vendors to discover each week. Whether you're looking for one-of-a-kind gifts, tasty treats, or simply a fun way to spend your Saturday, the National City Community Market has something for everyone. When: Every Saturday Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Morgan Square, 901 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 Admission is free and open to the public. Come shop local, connect with your community, and experience the best that National City has to offer.

Lawmakers put millions toward a state library program aimed at bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to California children. Now the state library and a California nonprofit are under fire for how they spent some of the money.

Catalina Island is home to a wide array of plants and animals that occur nowhere in the world. Artists, photographers, scientists, and nature lovers are drawn to Catalina for its astonishingly colorful beauty. Join us as we discuss the chromatic world of plants on Catalina and celebrate the island’s year-round displays of color. Kevin Alison serves as the Native Plant Manager for Catalina Island, where he leverages his expertise in conservation, restoration, and horticulture to prevent the extinction of native plants. Kevin specializes in advanced propagation techniques such as plant tissue culture to conserve rare, endangered, and challenging-to-grow plants of Catalina. Kevin grew up in Corona del Mar before graduating from the University of Hawaii and the University of California Irvine. The California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Fiddler Brittany Haas and her cellist sister Natalie Haas together join family forces to present a new acoustic, Celtic, chambergrass sound that defies categorization! The virtuoso sisters began their musical lives together, filling their childhood home with Bach suites and old-time tunes alike. It was on their own, however, following divergent paths through disparate musical traditions, countries, and cultures, that they both arrived as performers and composers at the highest levels of contemporary string music. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/events/sister-string-duo-natalie-and-brittany-haas/

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. The San Diego Art Prize is dedicated to the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city and a building block of the lifestyle of its residents. Conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection, and social interaction about San Diego’s artistic and cultural life, this annual award honors artistic expression. The San Diego Art Prize, a cash prize with exhibition opportunities, spotlights artists in the San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico, region whose outstanding achievements in the field of visual arts merit the recognition. Join us this month as we celebrate the three 2026 winners of San Diego Art Prize: Danielle Dean, Ingrid Hernández, and Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio. Come create art projects inspired by their award-winning work! Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome! Ticket Prices: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Pride season has arrived, and Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego is celebrating on Friday, June 26 with their annual LGBTQ+ Pride edition. For this year’s event, the monthly music series (recently recognized by San Diego Pride with the Spirit of Stonewall Larry T. Baza Arts and Culture award) presents a lineup of local acts from Raspberry Management, a queer-forward artist collective supporting some of the best rising talent in San Diego and beyond. This Nashville-style songwriter’s round will be guest-hosted by Raspberry artist and Songwriter Sanctuary board member Rachel Hall (aka Mariela), featuring stripped-down versions of original music from Saint Misty, The Dimes, and Daddy. Julian Forest will start off the evening at 6 p.m. with an unplugged busking set on the sidewalk stage to accompany Songwriter Sanctuary’s community care initiative called the “Pre Show Pantry Jam," which encourages attendees to arrive a little early with unopened/unexpired donations for the venue’s community fridge, pantry, and closet. Thanks to sponsorship from Ability Central, ASL services will be provided by Deaf Community Services of San Diego for music in the sanctuary. About the Artists Saint Misty is a synth-pop artist whose sticky-sweet hooks wrap around songs that reckon with identity and escape, tracing her journey from radical Christian cult to lesbian icon in the making. The Dimes are a 6-piece nonsense rock band known for their high-energy sets that swing from riot grrrl to queer yearning to absurdism. The Dimes are here to make you feel something. Anything! Daddy is the intoxicating and sparkly indie glitter rock project of vocalist/guitarist Brooke Patterson and bassist Jessica Muchnick—two high school acquaintances turned best friends. (Pantry Jam artist) Julian Forest is a songwriter, lyricist and musician who floats between genres with ease, telling stories laced with imagery and themes of empowerment. Songwriter Sanctuary Pride Edition At a Glance Presented in partnership with Raspberry Management Friday, June 26 | Normal Heights United: 4650 Mansfield St. San Diego, CA 92116 $10 Suggested Donation, no one turned away for lack of funds Pre-Show Pantry Jam 6pm, Doors 6:30 p.m., Featured Music 7 p.m. RSVP/Info and Accommodation Requests For inquiries, media comps, sponsorship opportunities, accommodation information or further info, contact Lindsay White at songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com or visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com Spirit of Stonewall Awards: In related news, Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego will be honored by San Diego Pride for their work uplifting LGBTQ+ artists on Friday, July 17 at the 2026 Spirit of Stonewall rally. They will also march in the following day’s Pride Parade as an honored guest.

American-led restrictions have blocked China from accessing some of the world's most advanced technologies, spurring China's efforts to build its own know-how and intensifying the tech race between the world's two biggest economies.

Get ready to wade into some wonderful books for merfolk and sea-lovers alike! This month’s Mer-MAY Storytime is sure to make a splash with your young readers. We’ll be exploring all things underwater with a fun selection of books, beginning with Jan Brett’s modern picture book classic The Mermaid. Storytime attendees will receive a special aquatic pin, and dress up is welcome! This Storytime includes song and play to keep readers engaged. Storytime is open to kids of all ages. Registration is encouraged, but not required.