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Join us for an enlightening evening during International Dark Sky Week as we explore the often-overlooked impacts of noise and light pollution on both people and wildlife. In partnership with Dark Sky Network San Diego Chapter and the Fleet Science Center, this event will highlight the urgent need for light justice—ensuring that everyone, especially marginalized communities, has access to dark skies and a healthier environment.Event Highlights– Understanding Light Pollution & Bird Migration – A presentation by Cathy Handzel (Dark Sky Network) on how artificial light disrupts migratory birds and ecosystems.– Environmental Equity & Light Justice – A discussion with Mwenda KudumuBiggs on the social and environmental impact of excessive artificial lighting.– Mindful Birding Sessions – Learn how birdwatching fosters mindfulness and a deeper connection with nature.– Native Planting Workshop – Discover how native plants create bird-friendly habitats and help restore biodiversity.– Night Sky Star Party – Enjoy a stargazing experience and connect with the beauty of the universe.At WorldBeat Cultural Center, we believe in holistic solutions to environmental challenges. Our Healing Peace Garden serves as a model for transforming noisy urban spaces into places of peace, while this event will inspire action against light pollution and promote greater awareness of its effects.RSVP now and join us in creating a brighter future by keeping our skies dark.WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Local restaurants will be whipping up divine tastes for your enjoyment. We will have over 20 tastes this year including some of our best prepared foods found at the Cardiff Farmers Market. Embracing sustainability, we'll be using bamboo sporks at all tasting venues in support of the city's environmental initiatives. Local "Sip Stops" will offer samples of North County’s finest beer, wine, hard kombucha, cocktails in a can, and much more. Each Sip Stop will be hosted by a local business, so you can check out the local Cardiff shops and restaurants. Stop by the Rooftop Libation Lounge at the Cardiff Lodge to enjoy amazing views of the Pacific Ocean while sipping on various libations and dancing the night away to live music.Visit: https://toc.ticketspice.com/2025-taste-of-cardiff

Nestled in the heart of downtown San Diego, overlooking the picturesque San Diego Bay, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina offers the ultimate backdrop for an Easter Sunday gathering with a special brunch buffet at Marina Kitchen. Curated by award-winning Chef Rafael Corniel, savor various premium seafood specialties like shrimp cocktails and lobster rolls, signature dishes such as Dungeness crab benedict, a carving corner featuring honey-glazed ham and smoked New York steak, and made-to-order crepes and omelet stations with all the fixings. Additionally, indulge in Chef Victor’s famous house-made desserts, including crème brûlée and Valrhona chocolate layer cake. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on Facebook / Instagram

Are birthdays your nemesis or your best time ever? Members of Storytellers of San Diego will take your on a journey through the triumphs and trials of this much maligned celebration. Enjoy the best ever and worst yet versions of birthdays to remember and some best forgotten. Hosted by Linda Brown, and aided and abetted by Emily Stamets, David Schmidt and Arlyn Hackett.Indulge in some hot java, near the cool Pacific ocean, in an arts-filled atmosphere.For adults and ages 12 and up.Learn more: https://storytellersofsandiego.org/events.html

Join us on Free Third Thursday, April 17 for the free public opening of "Yan Pei-Ming: A Burial in Shanghai." These monumental works are being shown for the first time in the United States.Photo: Yan Pei-Ming, "Un enterrement à Shanghai (Montagne céleste, Ma mère, L ’ adieu) (A Burial in Shanghai ((Celestial Mountain, My Mother, The Farewell))" [detail], 2019. © Yan Pei-Ming, ADAGP, Paris, 2025. Photo: Clérin-Morin. Courtesy of the artist, Massimo de Carlo & Thaddaeus Ropac.Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/yan-pei-ming-openingMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

¡Lotería: Game On! A TYA ProductionTheatre for Young AudiencesApril 19, 2025 in the Lyric CourtyardJoin us for a joyful afternoon at a FREE event hosted by CCAE Theatricals through their Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) initiative! Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican traditions of a kermés - a festive celebration filled with exciting games, hands-on activities, lively music, and delicious food. Don’t miss this fun-filled community event for all ages!One rainy night, siblings Sam and Kris are completely consumed by their devices as their father sets up a pillow fort and invites them to play Lotería. His invitation is met with a resounding “NO.” When the internet goes out, Sam and Kris are outraged. Where is their Dad to fix it?! The kids soon discover that the pillow fort is a magical portal to the world of Lotería and their father is trapped inside the game. Sam and Kris set out to bring him back, but Lotería will not let him go so easily. Conceived as an interactive experience, ¡Lotería: Game On! invites the audience to join Sam and Kris as they play to win back their father.When: Noon -1 p.m. (Kermés), 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Loteria Reading), 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. (Kermés)First 100 people to RSVP will receive reserved seating for the staged reading segment of the event!CCAE Theatricals on Facebook / Instagram

This year is the 27th annual Mission Hills Garden Walk with the theme "A Garden Walk through Time." Each year different homeowners' gardens are open to the public. This year there are 12 gardens on the Walk. In many yards there will be musicians performing and watercolor artists painting. The first garden is at Grant TK - 8 school, where there is also a morning performance by the school's band and a Bazaar of San Diego artisans explaining and selling their crafts. Tickets are available online at www.missionhillsgardenclub.orgMission Hills Garden Club on Facebook / Instagram

"Artopia: NCM Creative Studios" is the vibrant new centerpiece of The New Children’s Museum’s expansion. This dynamic space offers hands-on art workshops, artist-led activities, and creative experiences for all ages—from toddlers to teens to adults. It’s also available for private event rentals, making it the perfect spot for group events and community gatherings.Join us for a special celebration, the grand opening of "Artopia: NCM Creative Studios " on April 12, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.This special event will take place during normal Museum hours and will feature:● 9:30 a.m. – A celebratory ribbon cutting to officially open Artopia: NCM Creative Studios● A short program with speakers, including Museum leadership, partners, and honored guests● Drop-in art-making stations featuring drawing, fiber arts, ceramics and sculpting, toddler-friendly sensory activities and more where kids and visitors of all ages can get a taste of what is to come in future workshops● Access to explore "Artopia: NCM Creative Studios" as part of their Museum visit. No additional ticket is required beyond Museum entry (membership or general admission ticket)● “ArtMark” Tile Opportunity – Supporters can purchase an engraved wooden tile with a name, message, or quote, which will be assembled into a mosaic wall within the Studio space, creating a lasting legacy and inspiring future generations of artists.No RSVP needed, all ages welcome.The New Children's Museum on Facebook / Instagram

In April and May, the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library will present an exhibition of paintings created by longtime local teacher and Pacific Beach resident Nona Perrin. She will be showing 30 of her color-soaked works (many of them featuring wild animals) in an exhibit she has named, "Let's Get Wild!" Nona loves art and has spent her life immersed in creating, learning about or teaching art. She has evolved her own style while teaching art to thousands of young students in local public and private schools for over 25 years. She also taught art at most of the branches of the San Diego public libraries during that time. In addition to painting (using various media), she continues to study and create work in stained glass, ceramics, mosaics and sculpture. Nona loves to learn, and describes herself as, "Sometimes a teacher, but always a student."Pacific Beach Library on Facebook

SDSU President Adela de la Torre and the President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee invite you to attend the SDSU Annual Sustainability Summit event on Wednesday, April 16, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be held in Montezuma Hall, located on the second floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. There will be free food, giveaways and an inspiring keynote address by environmental activist Nalleli Cobo! Join us for the full day or drop in for a few presentations. All presentations are focused on advancing campus sustainability via our research, curriculum, operations and student-led efforts. The event will be zero-waste. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available.For more information visit: sustainable.sdsu.edu