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Join more than 1,000 guests for a sold-out culinary festival featuring 50+ food, wine, beer, and spirit vendors from across California and beyond. Guests will enjoy a curated tasting experience showcasing standout local restaurants, regional wineries, craft beverages, and visiting producers while discovering new favorites throughout the evening. Featured participants include Vigilucci’s Trattoria, VAGA Restaurant and Bar, Fox Point Farms, Cox Family Vineyards, Negociant Urban Winery, Tap Truck, and Venga Tequila. More than a food and drink event, the festival supports 17 nonprofit organizations across North County focused on youth development, education, the arts, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and community wellness. Attendees can direct the nonprofit beneficiary connected to their ticket purchase, creating a direct impact through participation. The evening also includes a silent auction and raffle benefiting participating community organizations. Visit: https://www.encinitaswinefestival.com/ Encinitas Wine and Food Fest on Facebook / Instagram

Dear Friends, The San Diego Catholic Worker (SDCW) invites you to attend and/or donate an auction item for our Annual Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction, to be held on May 30, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. This event is our main fundraiser and enables us to continue our crucial work of providing food and support to those in need. Prepared by the legendary Father Gil, who is coming from New York to prepare our diinner. Pasta, meat balls, hors d'oeurves, salad, bread, dessert. live. Music. SDWC is a non-profit charitable organization, serving those in need through a variety of activities and works. These include weekly provision of prepared meals for the homeless at several locations, distribution of clothing and toiletries, and distribution of donated food to local families who depend on our help. Support for our work comes entirely from our annual fundraiser dinner proceeds, charitable donations, including the silent auction items donated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. We cannot do our work without our donors, and we are so thankful for their generosity. Donors to our Annual SDCW Dinner and Silent Auction are recognized by postings at the dinner and in our quarterly newsletter. We thank you for considering donations in support of the San Diego Catholic Worker. Best Regards, and Thank You! Lillian 619 389 6379 traveljunkie2003@hotmail.com Debra O'Leary 858 335-6560 deboleary1@icloud.com San Diego Catholic Worker P. O. Box 127244 San Diego, CA 92112 (619) 548-0105 (858) 483-4485 501 (c) 3 Tax ID Number: 95-3859329 Visit: https://www.sandiegocatholicworker.org/

Join Us for a Fun Afternoon in the Park! The Alliance Française San Diego invites you to a delightful gathering in the park on Saturday, May 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.! What’s in store? A book fair with Clotilde French Bookstore – explore a wonderful selection of French books! Fun games for kids – a great way to play, learn, and connect! A friendly, relaxed atmosphere to meet fellow Francophiles and families. And free snacks! Come celebrate French language and culture with us—bring your friends and family! Carmel Creek Park 4260 Carmel Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92130, USA This event is free and open to all Please RSVP to save the date and help us plan for the event. Books are available for purchase. Alliance Française San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join us after the morning Bird Walk for a special live raptor presentation with Sky Hunters. This engaging program offers a rare opportunity to see a rescued bird of prey up close while learning about raptor behavior, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. Sky Hunters brings decades of experience working with birds of prey. Learn all about our native raptors, diets, lifespans, what to do and not do if you find a sick injured or orphaned, wild animal and the laws we have protecting all of our Wildlife. After the presentation, join ArtFORM for a bird drawing workshop. All art materials are provided free of charge. RSVP here: https://sdriverdays.org/activity/sky-hunters-event/ SD River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Italian Film Festival presents: "Vermiglio", Maura Delpero’s visionary film, which won the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival is a singular portrait of a sprawling family, set in the small, mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII. It follows a series of dramatic, consequential events after the arrival of a taciturn Sicilian soldier, who hides out in town after deserting the army. There, he meets Lucia. Delpero creates a deeply personal and human tale that recalls the great neorealist movement in Italian cinema, but through Lucia’s perspective Vermiglio feels distinct and novel. Italy’s Official Selection for the 2025 Academy Awards. Visit: https://www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com/ SD Italian Film Festival on Instagram and Facebook

A fun monthly discussion group for teenagers revolving around short literary media, including short stories, poetry, picture books, newspaper articles, and more. Let's not forget there will be snacks and other fun activities too! Audience: Recommended for ages 12 and above Location: Homeschool Resource Center Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Sip, snack, and stroll through new and iconic galleries in the beautiful La Jolla Village! Some of the featured galleries are: - Art in Framing - Authentic Vintage Posters - Bret Webster Gallery - Contemporary Fine Arts - Cos Bar - Custom by Mamak - Edna Pines Studio & Art Gallery - Flower Pot Cafe & Bakery - Klara Chavarria Art Gallery - Krista Schumacher Art Gallery - L&G Projects - Legends Gallery - Level of Service Not Required - LIK Fine Art - Mangelsen Images of Nature - Martin Lawrence Galleries - Museum of Contemporary Art SD - Oppenheim Group - R.B. Stevenson Gallery - Siamak Art Gallery - The Salon of Art Gallery - The Agency - Thumbprint Gallery - Turtle Rock Ridge Wine Bar - Unscripted Spaces - YMCA Firehouse Art POP-UP La Jolla Village Merchants Association on Facebook / Instagram

Three of Southern California’s most celebrated vocalists, Mara Kaye, Elizabeth Schwartz and Whitney Shay - all of whom tour internationally - in a program celebrating the most influential Jewish composers of jazz and swing tunes in American history. Expect sultry ballads, rousing anthems and spectacular voices lifted in harmony. Also featuring Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi with Fred Benedetti, Tripp Sprague, Luke Little, and Elizabeth Schwartz. Visit: https://sdjfest.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F40534%2Fstorefront%2F199875 SD JFest on Instagram and Facebook

Join Broadway star Patrick Page, best known as Hades in "Hadestown" and Grammy-nominated singer Perla Batalla for an evening dedicated to the music and life of Leonard Cohen. This isn’t just a tribute; it is a personal look at the songwriter’s legacy by two artists with world-class credentials and deep personal connections to the work. Backed by a dynamic live band, Page and Batalla share personal stories and perform definitive versions of classics like "Hallelujah", "Bird on a Wire", "I’m Your Man", and "So Long, Marianne." Don’t miss this premiere event before it embarks on a global tour. Visit: https://transaction.theconrad.org/3182/3183 La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

From Appalachia to Laurel Canyon — the many voices of American music. "Americana" is a celebration of American music and the artists who shaped it. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, this program reflects on the musical traditions that continue to define and connect us. Moving from gospel and spiritual traditions to bluegrass, folk, and the iconic singer-songwriters of the 20th century, this concert honors the roots of American music and the communities that carried these songs forward. You’ll hear the power of the Black church tradition in works by Moses Hogan and Roland Carter. The storytelling spirit of Bob Dylan. The intimate lyricism of Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, and James Taylor. The timeless poetry of Robert Frost. And the front-porch harmonies of traditional folk songs passed down the generations. Though these styles span regions and genres — from Appalachia to Laurel Canyon — they are deeply connected. Each grew from communities seeking expression, resilience, hope, and belonging. "Americana" reminds us that our musical heritage is layered and diverse — and that when we sing across traditions, we discover what unites us. Visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=295952 San Diego Master Chorale on Instagram and Facebook