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Learn to draw your favorite anime character or create your very own from scratch, no drawing experience needed! All materials will be provided, and registration is required. Visit sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital for more information or to register. Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 8-13. Location: Community Room Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

We hear a conversation with journalist and author Geoff Bennett, who is out with a new book about the influence of Black comedy from vaudeville to '90s sitcoms.

We sit down with author David Ambroz to hear about his memoir "A Place Called Home," which details his experience from homelessness to foster care to a career in child welfare advocacy.

The legacy of César Chávez is now marred by allegations of rape and abuse. We talk about how survivors of sexual assault are processing the allegations.

In the book "End of Days," author Chris Jennings chronicles the 11-day violent standoff between federal agents and a white separatist family, looking at how it reflects conspiracy-driven politics and white Christian nationalism.

First, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joined other big-city mayors from California to plead with state lawmakers for $1 billion in funding for those experiencing homelessness. Then, a UCSD researcher looked at the impact behind this winter’s immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota. Also, we take a look at streetcars and the impact they had in San Diego and if they could make a comeback one day. And, how much money from parking fees do you think the city collected last year at Padres games? Plus, a preview of the San Diego Arab Film Festival.

Located in the heart of the Oceanside Cultural District, OMA invites you to step into the Museum for a drink, enjoy a docent-led tour of our current exhibitions, and explore local artists and makers featured in The Museum Store and on our Terrace. From handcrafted goods to creative inspiration, OMA is proud to be a vibrant partner with Oceanside Art Walk to connect our community through art. Bring your family, meet new friends, and enjoy an evening designed for all ages. Street Level x Art Walk is free for all guests. Drink tickets are available for purchase; guests 21+ wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages must present a valid ID. Ticket Prices: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Family Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. Family tour themes change monthly, and each family tour is followed by a hands-on art-making activity. All materials are provided. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone. How to Participate: Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with "OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email. This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting. Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576 Content Advisory: This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure. Visit: oma-online.org/artist-alliance/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Free Spring Choral Concert at First UMC of San Diego in Mission Valley Saturday, May 9 at 4 p.m. at 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego Available In Person & Online | Free Childcare Provided! Join us for our annual Spring Choral Concert, the final concert in our 2025-26 music series, and always a crowd favorite. Sung by the FUMCSD Masterwork Chorale, Chancel Choir, and Soloists, the 2026 Spring Choral Concert takes place in the FUMCSD Sanctuary in Mission Valley on Saturday, May 9 at 4 p.m. This concert will feature a special performance of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, a lesser-known mass setting written with an operatic flair. If you're unable to join us in person, the choral concert will also be livestreamed on YouTube! About The Cultural Events Music Series First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Please consider becoming a patron of the music series! First UMC of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram