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La Playa Books, a local indie bookstore, is hosting 3 bestselling authors on May 10 in Point Loma during two back-to-back events.Sameer Pandya will be discussing and signing his latest book, "Our Beautiful Boys," at 4 p.m. at La Playa Books in Point Loma. When the star players on a high school football team are accused of violence by another student, their secrets and the secrets of their parents threaten to shatter their community and families.The New York Times Book review calls the book “Timely and timeless”. A bestselling author, Pandya was a finalist for his previous book, "Members Only," for the NPR Best Books of 2020 and was Longlisted for the PEN/Open Book Award.Discussion and signing at Playa Books on Saturday May 10, at 4 p.m. 1026 Rosecrans, San Diego 92106. Author Sameer Pandya Event TicketsNguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Le Ly Hayslip will be in conversation about Nguyễn’s debut poetry collection, "The Color of Peace," on Saturday May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Westminster Church in Point Loma. The evening of poetry, music and discussion will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, the global bestselling author of the novels, "The Mountains Sing" and "Dust Child," is a New York Times Editor’s Choice, the Recipient of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award and a runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Her first novel was described by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Viet Thanh Nguyen, as a “triumph...Moving and riveting”.Le Ly Hayslip is an internationally known Vietnamese-American author, philanthropist, peace activist and speaker. She is the author of two memoirs, "When Heaven and Earth Changed Places" and "Child of War, Woman of Peace," that were adapted into the film "Heaven and Earth," directed by award-winning director Oliver Stone and starring Hiep Thi Le and Tommy Lee Jones. Le Ly Hayslip has dedicated her life to humanitarian and peace work.At the Westminster Church of Point Loma, Saturday May 10, at 7 p.m. 3598 Talbot Street, San Diego, CA 92106. Authors Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Le Ly Hayslip Event TicketsLa Playa Books on Facebook / Instagram

NOVA SD IS A CASHLESS VENUEACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENTCredit/debit cards, Apple/Google/Samsung Pay.BOTTLE SERVICEPlease use the reservation inquiry form HERE.KITCHENPlease view our food menu HERE.ENTRY GUIDELINESThis event will follow all local & state health guidelines. Ages 21+. All sales are final.Please visit our FAQ page HERE.STUBHUB / VIVID SEATS / OTHER THIRD-PARTY RESELLERSNova SD has NO association with StubHub, Vivid Seats, or any third-party resellers. Tickets purchased from these sites will not be valid for entry. Any tickets purchased from a third party will not give the buyer access to the ticket and its benefits. The only acceptable tickets for entry may be purchased through TicketWeb and, in some cases, TIXR.Your government-issued ID must match the name on the ticket.Visit: KSHMR at NovaKSHMR on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump has repeatedly described the U.S.-Canada border as an "artificially drawn line." But experts say just because it was man-made doesn't mean it's not legitimate.

Bring your family and friends to Old Poway Park and celebrate our country’s independence "turn-of-the-20th-century-style". This event will feature patriotic entertainment, western reenactors, free children's crafts, train displays, and old-fashioned games. Tasty treats and train rides will be available for a nominal fee.Enjoy two spectacular firework shows as they light up the sky over the Poway High School Stadium and Poway Sportsplex at 9 p.m. Gates at Poway High School open at 5 p.m. for games, activities, and a DJ spinning the tunes. No registration is required, please pay at the gate. Please arrive early to allow plenty of time for parkingVisit: https://poway.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4693&month=7&year=2025&day=4&calType=0

Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Hope’s distinct approach expands Southern California painting traditions that invite us to interpret silent stories, and contemplate the visual whispers of time, place, and the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions.Join artist Fredric Hope for an in-gallery talk on his work, artistic practice, the roles of creativity and curiosity, and his approach to visual storytelling. Visit: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14148/

The order follows TikTok going dark for about 14 hours after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting the service from operating in the U.S. unless it breaks away from its parent company in China.

FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.Surfboard StoriesInspired by Oceanside’s surf culture, join us on August 3 to decorate mini surfboard cutouts with paint, stencils, and personal symbols. Ride the creative wave with us!Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next!These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last.Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready to have a paws-itively great time and join the Padres for Bark at the Park, presented by Petco! This Bark at the Park Theme Game package gives you the chance to enjoy a Padres game from Gallagher Square with your favorite canine and includes a pregame track walk on the field.View the full Padres game scheduleSan Diego Padres on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X

Experience Bridging Communities: "Echoes of Identity & Resistance" at the Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)—a multidisciplinary performance that centers movement, memory, and cultural resilience to explore what it means to belong, to remember, and to resist. Through dance, spoken word, film, and storytelling, the program amplifies the voices of Asian and Pacific Islander artists and community members, creating a space where diasporic identity and ancestral memory come into dialogue.Weaving together personal histories and collective truths, this powerful event holds space for healing, transformation, and creative expression. In a time when cultural erasure and displacement persist, we return to our bodies, our stories, and each other—using art as a bridge between communities, generations, and geographies."Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Go Bananas! The Savannah Bananas are bringing their 2025 Banana Ball World Tour to Petco Park September 5 and 6, 2025. Based in Savannah, GA, the Savannah Bananas are a professional team and play their home games at Historic Grayson Stadium, but they are taking the show on the road for their Banana Ball World Tour!What is Banana Ball? Banana Ball is a fast-paced, action-packed style of baseball with rules that include no bunting, a two-hour time limit, fans catching foul balls for outs, batters stealing first base, and a one-on-one tiebreaker showdown at the end of the game if the game is tied.Suites for the Savannah Bananas are sold out, and registration for the Savannah Bananas Ticket Lottery has closed. For fans who joined the Savannah Bananas Ticket Lottery list, a random drawing will take place about 2 months before the event for the chance to purchase available tickets. If you are randomly drawn, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase tickets.Get ready for Banana Ball at Petco Park!Savannah Bananas on Facebook / Instagram