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“Hushed Voices,” a solo exhibition by artist Alex Ayala, curated by Thumbprint Gallery and presented in the front main gallery space at Distinction Gallery, opens on Saturday, June 13, at 317 E. Grand Ave., Suite A, Escondido, CA 92025. The opening reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. as part of the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Escondido, a community-wide celebration of local galleries, museums, and creative spaces. The evening will feature live music, with drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar, located inside the Distinction Gallery arts complex. The exhibition presents a new body of figurative works by Ayala, whose practice spans drawing and painting. Her work subtly and boldly distorts the human form, creating imagery that feels both emotionally familiar and visually uncanny. Since 2009, Thumbprint Gallery has built a reputation throughout Southern California for championing artwork that blends the offbeat, contemporary, and surreal. The gallery has become known for its strong curatorial voice and history of introducing emerging artists to wider audiences. For more than twenty years, Distinction Gallery has showcased contemporary work by both emerging and established artists, cultivating a worldwide reputation while remaining a cornerstone of the San Diego arts community. This collaboration brings together Thumbprint Gallery’s curation and Distinction Gallery’s legacy to spotlight Ayala’s latest work. Alex Ayala on Instagram Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for our Summer Movies in the Park Series, with May 30th's showing of "The Sandlot" "The Sandlot" is a coming-of-age sports comedy about a shy new kid who joins a neighborhood baseball team and spends an unforgettable summer making friends, playing ball, and facing the legendary dog beyond the fence. Visit: 'The Sandlot' at Stanley Community Park Summer Movies in the Park on Facebook

Celebrate the flavors of summer with our Ha-Tuna-Matata Tasting Event on June 9th. To start, enjoy an Arugula and Avocado Salad tossed with vinaigrette. Your first course will be paired with Whispering Angel Rose, France. Second course is Togarashi Spiced Ahi Tuna seared rare over miso butter sauce, served with white rice, sautéed green beans and ponzu sauce. Your tuna entrée will be paired with Zotovich Viognier. This 2-course dinner with wine pairings is $55 (a $75 value). To reserve, simply click on your favorite location below or call us! Visit: https://bluewatergrill.getbento.com/news-item/tasting-june2026/ Bluewater Grill on Instagram

A new kind of Sunday in San Diego is here! RENEW is a full-day beachside experience put on by Same Same But Different and Almost Nakey that blends movement, recovery, longevity, community, and music into one unforgettable Sunday. Move through yoga, fitness classes, cold plunges, saunas, wellness activations, speakers, and social beach experiences before the day transforms into a sunset concert and afterparty featuring Big Gigantic and more TBA! This is not just a concert, and it is not just a wellness event. It is a Sunday built for San Diego. Same Same But Different Festival on Facebook / Instagram

This Sunday, May 31 beginning at 7 a.m., the American Lung Association in California’s annual "LUNG FORCE" Walk will take place at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. This family-friendly event raises critical funds for lifesaving research, early detection initiatives, programs and services to help achieve a world free of lung cancer and lung disease. The event provides an opportunity for engaging video, photos and interviews with participants affected by lung disease and lung cancer. - 5K walk through the Flower Fields’ beautiful farm paths and Pacific Ocean views - Artists gardens, bird aviaries, park benches and activities for the entire family - A Discovery Zone with hands-on, life-changing educational activities focused on protecting your lungs - A children’s playground with wagon rides and a giant inflatable set of lungs - An important opportunity to unite with families from around the region to save lives by promoting lung health and ending lung disease Who: Individuals, families and corporate teams from throughout the North County and all of San Diego who have been impacted by lung disease and lung cancer will be available for interviews onsite. Why: Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in California and across the U.S. Someone is diagnosed with the disease about every two minutes. But there is hope. More people are surviving lung cancer than ever due to increased awareness and advancements in detection and treatment. The five-year survival rate has increased to nearly 30%, which is a 26% increase over the last five years. The San Diego "LUNG FORCE" Walk has raised millions since 2014 to help end lung cancer. Nationally, "LUNG FORCE" has raised more than $35 million for lifesaving lung cancer research. The American Lung Association in California is encouraging the community to get involved to keep up the momentum and save lives. Visit: https://lungforceevents.lung.org/sandiego American Lung Association on Instagram and Facebook

Step into The Great Brush Adventure Presented by Orajel Naturals for a fun-filled journey the whole family will love! Kids will receive their very own adventure passport before making their way through a series of interactive games and challenges designed to test their brushing skills, power up their smiles, and help them take charge of brush time. Families can also enjoy fun surprises and free giveaways throughout the experience! Orajel Naturals is a pediatrician-recommended* brand free from artificial colors, dyes and sweeteners. *Among those who recommend a brand

Black Services at The San Diego LGBT Community Center in collaboration with Behavioral Health Services invites you to a film screening of the documentary "Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy," a powerful documentary examining how racism, politics, and misinformation shaped the war on drugs, and its lasting harm on marginalized communities. Join us to watch the film, followed by a discussion. Friday, June 5, 2026 Doors Open 5 p.m. Film Starts 5:30 p.m. RSVP: thecentersd.org/events/community-movie-night/ The San Diego LGBT Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

Broken Ballad returns to The Salty Frog. This time - it is a full evening of '90s alt rock party jams start to finish. Broken Ballad on Facebook / Instagram The Salty Frog on Instagram

'90s alt rockers Broken Ballad return to The Cowshed for an epic evening of punch-you-in-the-chest alt/grunge party rock to kick off your weekend. Get there early - it fills up fast! Broken Ballad on Facebook / Instagram The Cowshed on Instagram

Join us for refreshments and an engaging presentation written by Rachael VanWormer and performed by actor Paul Maley as they showcase Mark Twain, often considered the father of American literature and one of its greatest humorists. Write Out Loud's American Literary Heroes program, presented from mid-March through September 2026, is a unique program highlighting four iconic American writers who have left a lasting impact on the social consciousness of the United States, and across the globe. Actors will bring Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Henry David Thoreau to life in libraries, schools, museums and other community venues across San Diego County, using selections of their works and bits of their lives. Learn more at https://writeoutloudsd.com/american-literary-heroes/