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Private, isolating thoughts have always been central in Sophie Allison's songs, but Sometimes, Forever breaks new ground, using the studio to blow those feelings up to arresting scale.

In the last quarter of 2021 Spanish-speaking streamers generated more than 605.6 million hours watched on Twitch. San Diegan Ivan Tajonar was one of them.

Award-winning actor/director Frank Ferrante re-creates his acclaimed New York and London stage portrayal celebrating America's greatest comedian: Groucho Marx. You will feel as though Groucho is back, as Ferrante sings, dances and performs classic routines on the North Coast Rep stage. About the show: The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, stories, routines and songs including "Hooray for Captain Spalding," and "Lydia, the Tattooed Lady." The audience becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in magnificent Groucho style. Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film in a way that is “nothing short of masterful” (Chicago Tribune) and reacquaints us with the humor of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields and Marx foil Margaret Dumont. "An Evening With Groucho" is a show perfect for all ages! Dreya Weber directs with accompaniment by Gerald Sternbach. "An Evening with Groucho" will be performed on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Get tickets here! General admission is $40. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org/variety_night/an-evening-with-groucho or at the Box Office (858) 481-1055.

HEROES UNITE for the 2022 McKinley Gala! The McKinley Spring Gala is a family-friendly scavenger hunt and online auction. COVID safety inspired us to create a hybrid event with an opportunity for participants to “see” each other safely outdoors in the neighborhood. On Saturday, April 30, we need the students, families, and friends of McKinley to come participate in a special SUPERHERO scavenger hunt. Your very important MISSION is to scour the McKinley universe to find the missing Infinity Stones while helping us raise money for your school’s Art and Wheel programs. The scavenger hunt will take place in the North Park and South Park neighborhoods. You can strike out on a solo mission or form teams of superheroes (up to four adults and unlimited kids)! Note: You will need one smartphone/device per team to participate in the scavenger hunt. Tickets are on sale now: https://app.galabid.com/mckinley2022/info/dcc058a3-32b6-47c7-a85f-3f139a816b43 Superheroes Assemble! And let’s find these missing Infinity Stones!

The San Diego Legion hits the road again to take on the Seattle Seawolves on Saturday, April 16 at 3 p.m. for Round 11 of the Major League Rugby (MLR) 2022 season. Fans are invited to cheer on the Legion with $5 pints of Legion Lager at Ballast Point Miramar, the official watch party location. The Legion will be hosting various watch parties throughout the 2022 season, click here to see other locations https://sdlegion.com/pages/where-to-watch. The match will be streamed on The Rugby Network. Established in 2017, San Diego Legion is part of Major League Rugby (MLR), comprising 13 professional teams, featuring 12 from the United States and one in Canada. San Diego Legion Rugby – Just like all the sports you know, only better. Our Mission: To make the culture and sport of rugby accessible to the local community, while also providing a conduit for education, inspiration, and leadership through rugby. For the latest San Diego Legion news and updates, follow along at www.sdlegion.com or on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. #WeAreLegion

The University Heights Historical Society is hosting two free webinars about the benefits and the process for historically designating your home. Now is an excellent time to think about historically designating your home not only because of Mills Act property tax benefits, but because of new state tax incentives for the rehabilitation of historic structures. Schedule • Thursday, March 24 – Amie Hayes, Senior Historic Resources Specialist with Save Our Heritage Organisation, will present Historic Designation: Facts, Process, and Benefits. • Thursday, March 31 – Doug Mengers, Senior Archaeologist/Historian with PanGIS, Inc., will present Historic Designation: Research and Report Preparation. Register here! These workshops are free and open to the public. Registration required. For more information, please visit uhhs-uhcdc.org/blog/free-webinars-on-researching-and-designating-your-historic-home or call (619) 297-3166.

Patricia Velázquez spent her whole life listening to reggaeton. But when she was questioned about sexism in the songs, she began an investigation that would lead her to create something new.

Hop on over to the Children’s Nature Retreat, a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, to celebrate Easter with the animals and participate in an Easter Egg Hunt. The annual Egg Hunts are a tradition at the Retreat and this year there will be one hunt per day all week, from Monday, April 11 through Sunday, April 17. The Easter Egg Hunts will begin at noon each day and tickets are $12 per child. 5,000 eggs will be filled with mini plushes, toys, and candy, spread out across the 20-acre retreat. The Easter Bunny will also be available to meet and take photos. The Retreat’s sweet bunnies will be there too. Get tickets here! Adult admission: $38 Children admission: $20 çhildren under 2-years are free) Seniors (60+): $28 Alpine residents, military, first responders, teachers and veteran families receive a 10% discount (purchase tickets at the Retreat). Parking is complimentary. To make a reservation, please email info@childrensnatureretreat.org. For more information, visit www.childrensnatureretreat.org or call (619) 320-4942.

The Port of San Diego invites the public to attend a virtual community workshop as part of the next step in redesigning Pepper Park on the National City Bayfront. The virtual community meeting will offer an opportunity for members of the community to provide feedback on three conceptual plans that are based on public input collected during previous Pepper Park outreach efforts. The site plans will showcase how new park elements – like a splash pad, group picnic areas, playground upgrades, etc. – can fit within the existing park and the future 2.5-acre expansion. As a Port of communities, the Port of San Diego’s goal is to transform Pepper Park into a resource that both visitors and residents will cherish for years to come.

The Golf Marathon is about having fun while helping kids start on a path to success. Join us for a day of golf, food, fun and prizes! In its 29th year, the Golf Marathon has raised over $3.1 million to provide mentors to more than 2,000 children! The event challenges golfers to play as many holes of golf in one day, while raising funds to help match children who are waiting for a mentor from Big Brothers Big Sisters. There is no fee for participating in the marathon. Golfers raise a minimum of $2,000 in donations (returning golfers) or $1,000 (rookies) and many exceed this commitment. Big Brothers Big Sisters helps golfers by providing a Golf Marathon event website, a personal web page for each golfer, and other helpful materials. Special prizes are awarded to the Golf Marathon fundraisers as an incentive for golfers to go above and beyond their fundraising goals. “With the generous support of family and friends, we raised a total of $4,095 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego! It’s an incredible feeling knowing we are making a difference and helping others!” – Jeff Smith and son Braden Smith 2022 Golf Marathon Features: All inclusive golf from sunrise to sunset (or whenever you choose to join us)– play 18 or go for 100! Dual Courses: Access to both the Willow Glen and Oak Glen golf courses at Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan Tee Packages Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner followed by awards presentation at Sycuan Casino Resort Sponsored on-course refreshments Course contests including Hole in One Vehicle, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and so much more! Hotel group rate at Sycuan Casino Resort for those who wish to stay the night or make a weekend of it For more information, please contact Katie Shadrick at 858.746.9163 or KatieS@SDBigs.org. Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County on Facebook + Instagram