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Gas stoves emit potentially harmful pollutants, but utilities and their trade group avoided regulation with tactics perfected by the tobacco industry to cast doubt on science showing health problems.

Mama's Day, one of San Diego's most anticipated culinary events, returns Thursday, May 4 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for an evening of fun, food, friends and fundraising. More than 20 food purveyors will convene at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine to offer delicious bites from San Diego’s finest restaurants, catering companies and hotels. Proceeds from the event help raise critical funds for Mama's Kitchen's mission to deliver three medically tailored nutritional meals a day, seven days a week and free of charge to local women, men and children vulnerable to hunger due to HIV, cancer or other critical illnesses like congestive heart failure, Type II diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Tickets to Mama’s Day can be purchased online at mamaskitchen.org. Ticket prices: $125 (General); $225 (VIP) VIP ticket holders will also receive access to an exclusive open bar during the cocktail reception, the VIP seating area, and other fun surprises!

My Persian Place welcomes the spring equinox with celebration of Nowruz, Persian New Year, at beautiful Mingei International Museum. The event includes Noureddin ZarrinKelk (The Father of Iranian animation), art and books, musical performances, Persian dance by Gheesu Ensemble, singing, children’s art and craft, Little Artists Exhibition and our Haft Sin display. There will be a Persian tea house serving tea, sweets and persian ice cream. Event is free and open to all. March 27, 2023 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Visit: mypersianplace.org/events/

The Smoking Gun is bringing a slice of the Midwest to the Gaslamp Quarter with their first ever Meat Raffle! Popular in Minnesota and Wisconsin, a meat raffle is just what it sounds like: a chance for patrons at their favorite local watering hole to bring home some meaty prizes – sausages, steaks, you name it. On Saturday, April 29, from Noon to 3:00 p.m., gear up for barbecue and grilling season and enter for the chance to win hundreds of dollars' worth of individually wrapped, ready-to-cook-at-home steaks and meats. Winners will also be given the option to have their meat cooked at The Smoking Gun for an additional charge. Raffle tickets can be purchased on the day of the event either directly, or through specialty cocktail purchases. The top prize is flown-in A5 Japanese Wagyu Strip Loin – something that would cost hundreds of dollars at a steakhouse! We have never seen this done in San Diego, so you won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind event, and your chance at some delicious cuts.

Join us at the Why Should Guys Have All The Fun? Book Signing with the author Loida Lewis on April 15, Saturday, 3:00 p.m. at the New Americans Museum in Liberty Station. "Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?" an Asian American story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood and Running a Billion Dollar Empire,” is the true story of firebrand immigration lawyer, activist, philanthropist and accomplished business executive Loida Lewis. At the event, there will be a brief book excerpt reading, a Q&A after the reading, book signing, and photo ops with Ms. Loida Lewis herself. Why Should Guys Have All The Fun? book is available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Bring your purchased book and have it signed by Loida Lewis at the event! For bulk buying discounts info, please email emma@sdfilipinocinema.org. Thank you! This event is hosted by San Diego Filipino Cinema in partnership with New Americans Museum.

Local writers present their work on the theme of where we came from and where we are going as a society in this dramatic reading with opportunities for audience feedback. Learning to Fly looks at works that touch on the societal expectations of our youth, our struggles to overcome challenges and find ourselves, and the process of becoming who we are. Tales of O’side is an opportunity for those who have been traditionally underrepresented in mainstage performances, such as LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, and those who experience mental health struggles, to share their own work and perspectives. Our goal is to build a literary and theater arts community fostering interactions between artists and audiences to discuss their works. Pay what you can!

Get ready for a crazy…cozy time at the Pacific Beach Onesie Bar Crawl on Thursday, April 13! Guests are invited to party in their adult onesie, as they enjoy food and drink specials at three of PB’s hottest spots: Duck Dive - $10 Red Bull slushies, welcome shot for anyone with the purchase of a drink Mavericks Beach Club - $7 Vodka Coconut Red Bull Slushie, $2 off all starters Tavern at the Beach - $7 Sundresses -Watermelon Mojito with Watermelon Red Bull, $8 pretzels Those participating in the crawl can begin at any of the three locations, and visit at their own pace between 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. And those who visit all three will be entered into the Grand Prize raffle. You must get your punch card marked at all three spots, and the cards will be available to pick up at each location. In need of a onesie? California Sock Company has got you covered! Stop in to browse their selection of adult onesies, and you’ll be set for this fun-filled crawl.

Welcoming its loyal following of neighborhood regulars and foodies far-and-wide, The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dining event on Friday, May 19, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Executive Chef Paolo Chan—a Marine Veteran-turned-chef who’s presided over The Cottage’s homestyle classics and cult favorites since joining the team in 2019— brings his Polynesian roots and worldwide travels to the forefront through an eight-course, prix-fixe menu. Weaving multicultural influences of pan-Asian cuisine throughout, the east-meets-west lineup features dishes like seaweed pesto udon with seared ahi, grilled adobo musubi and sisig bahn mi. Tickets are priced at $85 per person with a portion of proceeds benefitting the San Diego Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, a group of local organizations and advocates for San Diego’s AAPI community. A detour from The Cottage’s daypart bread-and-butter, May’s inaugural event will kick-off a new once-monthly summer dinner series. Under Chef Paolo’s creative purview, each one-night-only tasting menu will center around seasonal ingredients, regional influences, and thoughtful pairings. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Who: HOUSE OF ENGLAND, BALBOA PARK What: Coronation Celebration for King Charles III When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday May 6, 2023 Where: International Cottage Stage – Central Lawn Why: Coronation Fever! Free Admission The House of England invites you to join in the celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, taking place on May 6, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. on the central lawn of the international cottages in Balboa Park (near the organ pavilion). The festivities promise to be a grand occasion, filled with joy and merriment. The event will include bagpipers, a Corgi parade, a brass band, dancers, and the "Charles Reveal," all in honor of the newly crowned king. Guests will have the option of enjoying specialty foods, including Coronation Chicken, the same style served at Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation banquet, real-deal English scones with British jam and cream, handcrafted English Toffee, and proper British tea, of course! Garden-party style seating will be provided. The coronation of King Charles III is a momentous occasion that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the ascension of a new monarch. The House of England is proud to host this event and looks forward to sharing this special day with everyone in attendance. Please join us on Saturday, May 6 for this celebration. We can't wait to see you there! Contact: The House of England 2150 Pan American Road W, San Diego, CA 92101

Charlie Puth has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators. Puth has amassed eight multi-platinum singles, four GRAMMY nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. His 2018 GRAMMY-nominated LP, Voicenotes, was RIAA Certified Gold only four days after its release and has logged over 5.6 billion streams worldwide. Recently, Puth released his highly anticipated third studio album CHARLIE via Atlantic Records. Featuring hit singles “Left and Right [feat. Jung Kook of BTS],“ "That’s Hilarious” and “Light Switch,” the “expertly crafted collection” (Rolling Stone) has surpassed 1 billion global streams and received critical praise around the world. Following the release of CHARLIE, Puth set out for his "One Night Only" tour, welcoming fans around the world up close and personal as he shared his latest album and his greatest hits. In 2020, Puth’s collaboration with Gabby Barrett on their “I Hope” Remix earned him his fourth top 10 track on the Billboard Hot 100, hit number one on the Billboard “Adult Pop Songs” chart, and won a 2021 Billboard Music Award for “Top Collaboration.” Puth also co-wrote and produced The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s record-breaking single, “Stay,” which quickly become one of the biggest songs of 2021; "Stay" holds the title for the longest-reigning No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and the first to lead it for double-digits – spending a total of eleven weeks at the top of the chart. Note: The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this performance. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter