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Join us for a special lunchtime concert with the Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble, featuring choir repertoire, soloists, and selections from the Great American Songbook—performed a cappella or with our student rhythm section. Directed by Matt Falker. This is a free, unticketed event. Location: Concert Hall (OC2406), Oceanside Campus MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

In the warm sun, gathering handfuls of hard olives promised a taste of home that residents of a village in the Homs countryside had been missing for nearly 14 years of civil war.

Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake, Encinitas’ hip sushi spot located at 575 S. Coast Highway 101, will put a playful spin on omakase for Mother’s Day with its special “Momakase” experience, available exclusively on Sunday, May 10. Priced at $39 per person, the “Momakase” experience will feature a three-handroll set including salmon, shrimp and yellowtail, alongside a specialty nigiri platter with salmon topped with brown butter aioli, sweet soy and smoked salt; hamachi with black garlic ponzu, lime supreme and chive; and yellowfin with yuzu kosho aioli, serrano and togarashi. To complement the meal, guests will also enjoy a macha martini, made with Grey Goose vodka, matcha, agave, lemon juice and coconut milk. Temaki Bar, a Clique Hospitality concept, was named Best of North County 2024 for both sushi and seafood restaurants. The popular sushi bar elevates the art of traditional sushi-making to exceptional heights, using only freshly caught, sustainable seafood and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Located at 575 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com. Located at 575 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com.

Across the globe — from San Diego to Seoul, South Korea — fans celebrate in the streets to show pride in their World Cup teams.

ImprovCon is a new 3.5-day event dedicated to the art and craft of improvisational theater, taking place August 20–23, 2026 at the Town and Country Resort. The event brings together performers, teachers, and audiences for a weekend of live performances, hands-on workshops, and panel discussions exploring the full range of modern improv. The inaugural lineup features acclaimed artists including TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, Scott Adsit, Jet Eveleth, Susan Messing, and Rachael Mason, along with groups like Asian AF and 3Peat, with additional artists to be announced. Programming spans long-form and experimental improv, comedy, storytelling, and hybrid formats, offering opportunities for both seasoned performers and those new to the art form to engage with the work on stage and in the classroom. In addition to scheduled programming, ImprovCon emphasizes community and connection, creating space for collaboration and conversation among artists and audiences throughout the weekend. Passes are available in advance, and the event is currently accepting submissions for performers, educators, and panelists through April 30, 2026. Play Pass: $200 for full 3.5-day access to performances, panels, and select workshops. A limited number of early-bird passes are available at $150. Patron Pass: $400. Includes all Play Pass access plus priority check-in, priority entry to performances, and premium front-of-theater seating. Hotel Play Pass: $20 with a qualifying stay at the Town and Country Resort. Provides full 3.5-day access as part of the on-site experience. Community Access: A 40% discount on Play Passes is available for active military, teachers, and students with valid ID at check-in (use code: COMMUNITY). Additional premium workshops and seminars will be available for purchase once programming is announced. ImprovCon on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Earth Day and our magnificent oceans @ the Central Library! Art of Elan’s popular “Sounds & Swells” series returns to San Diego’s Central Library’s Cinema + Sound Series with newly commissioned surfing footage created by Jimmy Wilson and McCracken Films that showcases the natural beauty of the California coastline and its epic “swells” that attract visitors from all around the world. Videography and live classical music are synced in this engaging series that features the Hausmann Quartet. This is a free event, first come, first served seating.

Storytelling--up close and in-person--can transport us to worlds of the unseen forces. "What is Haunting the Hotel" delves into the supernatural happenings at the Hotel Del and other hotels, notable and not. Other stories may shine the light on often hilarious happenings during a hotel stay. Come join us for a haunted tale and stay for all. Storytellers of San Diego will take you there! Host, author and storyteller, David Schmidt will enthrall us all with his focus and research. For ages 12 and up. Enjoy delectable java and other delights in an arts-infused atmosphere.

Dr. Will Tuttle, author of international best seller, "The World Peace Diet," published in 19 languages, has lectured and performed in over 50 countries. This event will be lecture, piano concert, and incredible animal artwork. Madeline Tuttle, animal paintings, artist from Switzerland, flautist, Waldorf teacher, organic gardener, vegan chef. You will gain the tools to understand the power of food to heal us not just physically, but also culturally and psychologically, and how to more effectively bring this understanding to your friends and family. Www.worldpeacediet.com for more info

Deadlines for entry are approaching for the 2026 San Diego County Fair’s expansive competitive exhibits program — a beloved tradition that invites community members of all ages to showcase their talent, creativity and craftsmanship. With dozens of opportunities spanning arts, crafts, culinary creations and agricultural achievements, the San Diego County Fair celebrates and rewards the remarkable work being done throughout our region. Competitors have the chance to earn awards, cash prizes and, of course, those iconic blue ribbons. At the heart of the Fair experience, these competitions transform everyday hobbies into extraordinary exhibits. They celebrate the passion and skill found throughout San Diego County — honoring first-time entrants, seasoned competitors, students, professionals and families alike. This year’s theme, “Once Upon a Fair,” celebrates storytelling in all its forms — and every entry tells a story. A quilt stitched over months. A photograph captured in a fleeting moment. A perfectly preserved jar of summer fruit. A student’s first award-winning painting. Each competition entry becomes part of the larger story that unfolds across the Fairgrounds each summer. Participants enjoy more than just the thrill of competition. Entrants receive free Fair admission, valuable feedback from experienced judges, opportunities to connect with others in their field, and the chance to see their work displayed in museum-quality exhibits viewed by hundreds of thousands of Fairgoers. The 2026 San Diego County Fair runs for 20 days from Wednesday, June 10 through Sunday, July 5 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Youth & Student Competitions and deadlines to enter include: Home Arts | Creative Youth (Ages 5–17): May 4th Fine Art (Ages 13–17): April 27th Gems, Minerals & Jewelry (Ages 12–17): April 30th Photography (Ages 13–17): April 7th Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/p/participate/entry San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

A plan to set a $28 minimum wage for certain California homebuilders died when the influential trades union protested that it could undermine prevailing wage pay rates.