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St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its inaugural Pickleball Tournament on April 19, 2024 at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. The community is invited to join for a fun day by the bay with some friendly competition. Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Popular for its fast pace and exciting nature, the game is accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. Spectators are welcome to attend and cheer on the players, enjoy complimentary food, and participate in the opportunity drawing to win prizes. The event is open to players at all skill levels, from first timers to experienced pickleball players. The first session will begin at 9 a.m. with an introductory lesson taught by an experienced pickleball instructor for first-time and novice players. The lesson will be followed by an interactive game for participants at this level. The second session will begin at 11 a.m. for experienced players. This session’s tournament will be round-robin format, with each competitor playing in turns against each other. Paddles will be provided for all participants. The tournament will raise funds for SMSC’s nationally recognized innovative programs, such as the Activity Center, Adult Developmental Center, Behavior Modification Program, and Senior Program. The center’s “Life Program” allows students to develop creative outlets, learn marketable skills, and gain a sense of independence and self-esteem. Over 400 students attend SMSC, ranging from high school graduates to seniors in their eighties. Registration is open now for participation and spectating. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available. To register, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Arcade Monsters, a new arcade venue set to open in East Village, has two floors of graffiti art that expand the idea of public art.

All the available evidence suggests that a miniscule number of noncitizens vote illegally in federal elections and not in numbers that would sway the outcome of any race.

How do you cool down without air conditioning? Our readers respond with clever hacks involving towels, ice packs — and a pickle.

It takes a village to make the music we love. We remember the singers, songwriters, composers, instrumentalists, producers and journalists that we lost in 2024.

The lessons of history about second-term presidents and second-term Republicans in particular are not just the stuff of textbooks. They can offer guidance and perhaps even temper expectations.

Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which holds the Guinness World Record for Most Varieties of Whiskey, is hosting its March Whiskey Club Event on Tuesday, March 26 with San Diego’s own Fierce & Kind. The evening begins at 6 p.m., and it includes a welcome cocktail, a 0.5-oz pour of each of the three featured whiskeys (Straight Bourbon 86 Proof, Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Bourbon 112.6 Proof, and Limited Release Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Bourbon 125 Proof), and discussions with Fierce & Kind Founder/CEO Basem Haarb. Food is also included in the price of admission, and the menu features a charcuterie board, wings, and filet sliders. Tickets are $50 in advance. Walk-ins are also welcome, but the price jumps to $60. Note the previous four Whiskey Club events sold out. 420 3rd Avenue The Whiskey House on Facebook / Instagram

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “How British Silversmiths Changed America’s Dinner Tables” by Carolyn Tillie, at 10:30 a.m. May 20, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. Did you inherit a family silver chest containing pieces you can’t identify? In this engaging presentation, culinary historian and food artist Carolyn Tillie will introduce you to the history and advances of the British metalworking trades and techniques which shaped silversmiths worldwide. Walking us through the invention of Old Sheffield Plate in 1743 through the use of electroplate, she will share examples from her expansive collection, bringing us into the Victorian and Edwardian eras where America took the lead with its novelty and specialty cutlery from asparagus, anchovy, lemon and oyster forks to bonbon, jelly, and olive spoons. Carolyn Tillie is a culinary historian, artist and curator. With an Master in Fine Arts in jewelry and metal smithing from California State Long Beach, she also obtained a Certified Master Chef certificate from Epicurean School in Los Angeles and a Level Two certification from the Wine Spirit Education Trust. Combining gastronomic and artistic passions, she has specialized in food-themed jewelry and artwork, and is co-founder of the Bay Area Culinary Historians. After completing Oyster, A Global History for Reaction Press, she curated several exhibitions in conjunction with the release of her 2019 book, A Feast for the Eyes — Edible Art from Apple to Zucchini. Tillie’s latest work is her reaction to the global COVID-19 pandemic entitled Mixed Emotions recently exhibited in Berkeley, CA. She is now working on biographies of two famous culinary figures. Audience members are welcome to bring along any silver pieces for an Antiques Roadshow-like. Q & A after the talk. A tasting will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

Award-winning composer, lyricist, orchestrator and musician Marc Shaiman brings his genius to the stage with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in the World Premiere of an evening celebrating his beloved music from TV, film and theater. This variety show-style concert will include stories about his work with such superstars as Martin Short, Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal and more! Exciting award-winning songs include: "You Can't Stop the Beat" (from his Tony Award-winning show Hairspray), "It Had to be You," "Some Like it Hot," "Let Me be Your Star," "A Wink and a Smile," "I Will Follow Him," "Wind Beneath My Wings" and (from South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut) "Blame Canada". You'll also hear excerpts from some of Shaiman's famous scores from motion pictures: Mary Poppins Returns, City Slickers, The American President, The First Wives Club and Patch Adams. Stay Connected with Marc Shaiman! Facebook | Instagram | X

The Coastal Cities Jazz Band (CCJB) is one of the finest Big Bands(17 members) in the southwestern United States performing for over 30 years. Female and male vocalists will join CCJB to present the swinging sounds of the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Back by popular demand. Ticket Details | Adults $30 Seniors (65+), Veterans, active-Military $20 Students thru college $10 Children 3-12 FREE.