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Join us for the annual Independence Parade as it makes it way north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars, and more. Our theme this year is "CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE."A local tradition since 1892, the Oceanside Independence Parade is made possible by the assistance of over 100 volunteers.Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs. The highest concentration of viewers will be on the north end of the route past Seagaze Drive.ParkingStreet parking is available on the residential side streets that run parallel to the entire route (Freeman and Tremont Streets). Over 1,000 parking spaces are available in the downtown parking lots and the parking structure (to enter the downtown area from the East, you will have to cross Coast Highway at Oceanside Blvd. or Surfrider Way). Parking time limits may be enforced for street parking and parking lots - watch for the signs.Visit: https://visitoceanside.org/events/oceanside-independence-parade/

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26, 2025. We join others across the country to honor the fallen Americans who served in our country’s Armed Forces and recognize their service and sacrifices.This year, Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will pay special tribute to the Marines of the Third Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, call sign “Darkhorse.” During the fall and winter of 2010-2011, the Marines of 3/5 fought in the Battle of Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, sustaining the highest number of casualties of any unit throughout the 10-year war. Our ceremony will commemorate those 25 Marines who selflessly gave their lives so that others may know freedom.Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial is also proud to announce that Major General Jason L. Morris will be the keynote speaker at the Memorial Day Ceremony. Major General Morris, then a Lieutenant Colonel, was the Battalion Commander of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Sangin. He currently serves as the Director, Operations Division, Headquarters United States Marine Corps.The ceremony will feature broadcast journalist and former NBC correspondent Chip Reid, who was embedded with 3/5 for six weeks during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. Mr. Reid has since published “Battle Scars–– Twenty Years Later: 3rd Battalion 5th Marines Looks Back at the Iraq War and How it Changed Their Lives.” Mr. Reid will amplify the relevance and importance of those we are honoring during our Memorial Day Ceremony.Visit: Mt. Soledad's Memorial Day CeremonyMt. Soledad Veterans Memorial on Instagram and Facebook

Now showing in multiple locations: "Wicked" at an AMC Theatre Near YouMisunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.Release date: Nov. 22, 2024 (USA)Director: Jon M. ChuDistributed by: Universal Picture2h 40m

Comedy Night at Thorn Street Brewery & Happy HourDate: Thursday, May 8Time: Doors open at 7:30 PMLocation: Thorn Street Brewery, 3176 Thorn St.Headliner: Reem EdanGet ready for a night of laughter, great drinks, and good vibes at Thorn Street Brewery! Whether you’re bringing a HOT date, your besties, or just yourself, this is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy a fantastic comedy lineup.The lively atmosphere makes it easy to mingle before and after the show—so who knows, maybe you’ll leave with some new friends (or even a better date!).Happy Hour Highlights:$7 beersTasty bites to pair with your brewsSupport your local comedy scene—tips for the talent are always appreciated (Venmo: @bananapeelcomedy).Mark your calendar, grab your crew, and don’t miss out on a night full of laughs and great company. We can’t wait to see you there!Reem Edan on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Sammy Donado is bringing his high-energy and passionate beats to Roma Norte. Donado will be bringing his Miami flair with him mixing everything from Latin beats to 90s throwbacks. With experience performing at several Super Bowls, Rolling Loud, and NASCAR races, Donado is more than ready to bring his mixes to Roma Norte. Enjoy uniquely handcrafted cocktails and bites while soaking up the music in Roma Norte’s vibrant atmosphere. The session starts at 8 p.m., so get your tickets here.Roma Norte on Instagram

State officials are weighing listing the tiny birds as an endangered species, a decision that could have big implications for the farming and renewable energy-focused county.

Join us for the next installment of our Signature Event Series featuring distinguished alumni authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 and S.B. Divya MEng ’00. Drawing from their latest works, “Freeset” and “Loka,” the authors will explore how speculative fiction can address timely societal issues, including identity, memory and technology.The conversation will be moderated and will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seuss Room at Geisel Library. Admission is free and open to the public with required registration. Books will be available for purchase from the UC San Diego Bookstore during the reception, including the following titles:Sarina Dahlan ’98“Freeset” “Preset”“Reset” S.B. Divya MEng ’00“Machinehood” “Runtime” “Meru” (limited quantity)“Loka” (limited quantity)This event is part of the Library’s Signature Event Series, established in 2020 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library and made possible through the generous support of sponsors and Library Associates.About the AuthorsSarina Dahlan ’98 is the author of the bestselling Four Cities trilogy — “Reset,” “Preset” and “Freeset” — as well as “Shadow Play: Ten Tales from the In-between.” Born into an Indonesian family in Thailand and immigrating to the United States at age 12, Dahlan brings a global perspective to her work, influenced by folklore, mythology and Japanese manga. A UC San Diego alumna with degrees in psychology and visual arts, her writing explores memory, identity and the cost of utopia.S.B. Divya, MEng ’00 is a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author whose work bridges hard science and imaginative storytelling. Her novels include “Machinehood,” “Meru” and “Loka,” which examine themes such as automation, cultural identity and artificial intelligence. A former electrical engineer with degrees in computational neuroscience and signal processing from UC San Diego, Divya’s fiction often reflects her technical background and challenges conventional genre boundaries.Partners: UC San Diego School of Arts & Humanities & Jacobs School of Engineering

Cinema Under The Stars presents "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest"Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m.Sunday, June 22 at 8 p.m.Cinema Under The Stars4040 Goldfinch StreetSan Diego, CA 92103Phone: 619-295-4221Website: www.topspresents.com“ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST” 50th Anniversary (1975. 133 min. R) - Jack Nicholson gives a milestone performance in this boisterous, rousing version of Ken Kesey’s acclaimed novel. Mac McMurphy (Nicholson), a subversive troublemaker, spends a spell in a mental institution challenging the authoritarian rule of Nurse Ratched(Louise Fletcher). With Christopher Lloyd and Danny De Vito.Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas.Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided.A vintage cartoon is shown before most films.Seating is limited and reservations are recommended.Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance.Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m.Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays.Admission Prices: Members - $17.Non-members (at the box office) - $18.Non-members (with online reservations) - $20.Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people).Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo.All concessions are $3.00 eachFree popcorn for Members.Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m.Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

For close watchers of the Catholic Church, the election of a U.S. pope seemed impossible. The "Trump effect" on the U.S. and global order changed that, papal expert Massimo Faggioli told NPR.

May 19 – 23, 2025 | San Diego or onlineHyatt Regency La Jolla At AventineExpo: May 20-21, 2025Visit: San Diego International JavaScript ConferenceInternational JavaScript Conference on Facebook