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Celebrate Mother's Day at Café Sevilla on Sunday, May 11. Treat mom to brunch & bottomless mimosas from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. while listening to live Latin music. During brunch, all moms will receive a complimentary glass of champagne. Our dinner menu is also available all day and we will have another live performance in the evening by Cuban4Ever 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. We are also hosting a very special Mother’s Day Flamenco & Champagne Brunch Show which includes a 2-part flamenco performance and 3-course Spanish brunch including our Avocado Toast to start, Breakfast Meat Paella for the main entrée, and Basque Cheesecake for dessert. All moms will also receive a complimentary glass of champagne! Tickets are priced at $85 per person and the show starts promptly at 12:30 p.m., doors open at noon. We are also hosting a very special Mother’s Day Flamenco, Lobster & Champagne Dinner Show which includes a 2-part flamenco performance and 3-course Spanish dinner featuring our Shaved Jamón Serrano Ensalada Sevillana followed by our award-winning Paella Valenciana and Basque Cheesecake for Dessert. All moms will also receive a complimentary glass of champagne AND lobster tail to accompany their dinner! Tickets are priced at $95 per person and the show starts at 5 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m. *Please note, happy hour is still available on Mother's Day. Reserve your brunch or dinner table by calling 619-233-5979 or online via www.cafesevilla.com/reservations BOOK FLAMENCO SHOW BRUNCH BOOK FLAMENCO SHOW DINNER

Experience an evening of garden-fresh flavors and sparkling sophistication at Rancho Bernardo Inn on Thursday, August 14th beginning at 6 p.m. Savor a specially curated six-course menu inspired by the season’s finest stone fruits, thoughtfully paired with handcrafted cocktails and exquisite sparkling wines. Set in a stunning al fresco setting, this enchanting culinary affair is designed to delight the senses with every sip and bite. Reserve your seat today – $165+ per guest. Visit: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/rancho-bernardo-inn-events#!/e/aug-14th-6-00-pm-garden-to-glass-a-celebration-of-stone-fruits-sparkling-wines-43f29e41/ Rancho Bernardo Inn on Instagram and Facebook

Due to limited seating, this class can only accept bookings of 2 or more. If you are booking your class as a group please make the reservation under one name, as a full booking group. Learn to make a classic Thai curry that rivals your favorite neighborhood takeaway spot! In this fun and hands-on class, you will learn how to master the tips and tricks of creating one of the most delicious and aromatic Thai dishes: Panang Curry. The Chef will walk you through creating this curry known for it's rich flavors of coconut, ginger and array of wonderful spices, all tied together in a tomato-based sauce with tender pieces of chicken. You will also learn how to make a refreshing Thai cucumber salad as an appetizer, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro. From chopping and slicing, to simmering and seasoning, then finally plating and indulging, this is an ultimate culinary experience that will transport you to a bustling and vibrant street of Thailand. Once you have finished creating your masterpieces, everyone will be able to enjoy this decadent dish with their new foodie friends. No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. You will be seated with your booking party and socially distanced from other guests. Please notify us of any dietary accommodations by emailing hello@cocusocial.com with at least 48 hours advance notice. Our venue partner, Quigley Fine Wines, will have a wonderful selection of pours waiting for you. Outside drinks are not allowed. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. 21+ only. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-class-better-than-take-out-thai-panang-curry-san-diego-tickets-1400447097969?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Quigley Fine Wines on Instagram and Facebook

Due to limited seating, this class can only accept bookings of 2 or more. If you are booking your class as a group please make the reservation under one name, as a full booking group. Learn to make a classic Thai curry that rivals your favorite neighborhood takeaway spot! In this fun and hands-on class, you will learn how to master the tips and tricks of creating one of the most delicious and aromatic Thai dishes: Panang Curry. The Chef will walk you through creating this curry known for it's rich flavors of coconut, ginger and array of wonderful spices, all tied together in a tomato-based sauce with tender pieces of chicken. You will also learn how to make a refreshing Thai cucumber salad as an appetizer, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro. From chopping and slicing, to simmering and seasoning, then finally plating and indulging, this is an ultimate culinary experience that will transport you to a bustling and vibrant street of Thailand. Once you have finished creating your masterpieces, everyone will be able to enjoy this decadent dish with their new foodie friends. No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. You will be seated with your booking party and socially distanced from other guests. Please notify us of any dietary accommodations by emailing hello@cocusocial.com with at least 48 hours advance notice. Our venue partner, Quigley Fine Wines, will have a wonderful selection of pours waiting for you. Outside drinks are not allowed. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. 21+ only. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-class-better-than-take-out-thai-panang-curry-san-diego-tickets-1297960628179?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Quigley Fine Wines on Instagram and Facebook

A federal judge Tuesday wrote that President Trump's executive order dismantling the IMLS "disregards the fundamental constitutional role of each of the branches of our federal government."

On Friday, July 25, Songwriter Sanctuary will host a special edition performance of its monthly series in celebration of Disability Pride Month featuring artists with lived experiences and/or deep ties to the disability community, including Espi Love, The Bella Lunas, and Miranda Ramos with Dylan Razwick. The event is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley in partnership with Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.) Disabled people are one of the largest, most diverse, and most excluded groups in our society. But the problem isn’t disability itself; it’s the ableism (both overt and unintentional) baked into our spaces and systems. Through story and song, we’ll explore how access, care, and inclusion can create a better world for all of us - because anyone can become disabled at any time, and increased access is a lifelong practice! Come celebrate the power and pride of this vibrant community! ASL Interpreters and reserve seating area for Deaf/Hard of Hearing folks will be provided. Please visit the accessibility section below for additional access needs and/or email mollyrose@nhunited.org by July 18. About the Artists Miranda Ramos: (accompanied by Dylan Razwick): Two-time 2024 Best of San Diego Winner in the categories of Best Country Musician & Singer/Songwriter and 2025 San Diego Music Award Nominee Miranda Ramos is a one of a kind artist who believes that a song isn't just sung, it must be performed. Drawing inspiration from her County and Rock roots, Miranda's songwriting is honest and relatable. She performs with her full band, as an acoustic duo or trio covering top 40 music and originals in the county genre with some pop, rock, and alternative hits thrown in (because why not?), and is the lead female vocalist in ALT2K San Diego's Premier Alt Rock Cover Band. The Bella Lunas: Kismet brought The Bella Lunas together in San Diego, California in 2022 and the vibrant trio immediately bonded over their love of music, creativity and American Sign Language. Rhea, a versatile singer-songwriter and ASL Interpreter, showcases her powerful, raw musical talent and exceptional vocals. Sheena, a CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult), brings her velvety vocals and passion for perfectly blended harmonies. Lily, a Deaf artist, wowed the other ladies with her unique ASL rhythmic renditions of visual music. Rhea and Sheena's voices and instruments blend together in angelic harmonies, weaving intricate patterns of sound that captivate audiences. Yet it is Lily, a Deaf artist and performer, who introduces a completely new dimension with American Sign Language. They are graceful together with the music as it creates a mesmerizing experience you can see, hear, and feel. Espi Love: Espi Love is a local poet who residing on traditional Kumeyaay land (San Diego, CA). They're also a vocalist, actress, model, and competitive dancer, and crochet artist. Espi believes in art as a form of not only creative expression but protest, resistance, whimsy in a world that tells us to leave our playfulness behind. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church - 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10, but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors! Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully) Accessibility: ASL interpreters and reserved seating for Deaf/Hard of Hearing folks provided. Sensory station in foyer includes single use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Venue runs two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters during the event. Please direct any additional venue accessibility requests to Molly mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least (5) business days prior to the event. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change Aug. 29 - Claire King - Hailey Wetzel - Lexi Pulido Sept. 26 - Joe Summers - Grainne Hunt - Helena Holleran Oct. 24 - Shea Givens - Kevin Cooper - Anthony Cullins Dec 5. - Holiday Edition! - JT Moring - Cara Cormier - David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Songwriter Sanctuary on Instagram

Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which holds the Guinness World Record for Most Variety of Whiskeys Available, is hosting its July Whiskey Club Event on Wednesday, July 16 with Fallon, NV’s Frey Ranch Farmers + Distillers, the most awarded distillery at the 2025 American Spirits Council of Tasters Awards with 27. Tickets are $45 (plus fee). The interactive evening begins at 6 p.m. and includes a welcome cocktail, 0.5-oz pours of four selections to sip (Straight Bourbon 90 Proof, Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond 5-year 100 Proof, Straight Bourbon Cask Strength Farm Strength Uncut 123.88 Proof, Wheat Whiskey Single Grain Series 102 Proof), and a food menu of charcuterie, pork sliders, and wings. Frey Ranch’s Kyle Saiki and Brand Ambassador Breanne Wilkerson will be on hand to lead the tastings. The Whiskey House on Facebook / Instagram

Latin Fridays at Quartyard! Enjoy Latin music and cuisine from the award winning El Comal Restaurant. We’re dancing to live music by Rumba Y Soul Happy Hour 5-6 PM | Music from 6-9 PM | All Ages Rumba Y Soul was founded by Nick Carrillo to share his love and passion for salsa music. The band’s arrangements of well-loved salsa clásica are perfect for dancers and music-lovers. With their ambitious repertoire, they’re sure to please the palates of different Latin music tastes. From lively dance numbers to soul-stirring ballads, get ready to dance with Rumba y Soul. Quartyard on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, May 23, the series continues with Jimmy and Enrique, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, and Walt Richards. Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas blend flamenco, Middle Eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other world rhythms into their fiery, virtuosic performances. Their unique world-music style captivates audiences with intricate guitar passages and exotic percussive rhythms. Known as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer has been a force in the San Diego music scene for over 30 years. Inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame, Palmer teams up with powerhouse vocalist Liz Ajuzie, whose dynamic voice perfectly complements Palmer’s electrifying piano playing. An expert in guitar and banjo, Walt Richards has been performing and teaching music for over 50 years. He has worked with numerous musical groups, participated in live theater productions, and even won an Emmy for his television work. Jimmy and Enrique Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas have combined their talents to form this award-winning duo. Their music can be described as having an international flair as they incorporate flamenco, Middle Eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other world rhythms into their compositions and arrangements. Their musical collaboration has created a unique, fiery world-music style that has captivated audiences from all over. Listeners will experience virtuosic guitar passages accompanied by exotic percussive rhythms, which together produce a sound that will grab your soul. Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie Known worldwide as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sultana of Swing, and Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, had a day named after her by the city in 2008, and won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. Liz Ajuzie is a captivating, powerhouse vocalist who has blended masterfully with Sue Palmer in their collaborations in recent years Walt Richards Walt Richards began performing on guitar while still in high school. Within a year he had added banjo, soon becoming one of Southern California's best-known players, with multiple wins at Topanga in the 1960s and 70s. He also toured nationally with the Eddystone Singers and the Appalachians in the 60s. Although offered other opportunities related to his degree, music kept drawing him back and he started teaching guitar and banjo at a San Diego music store in 1963. Walt is celebrating over 50 years of playing and teaching music in the San Diego area. As a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, he has worked with many diverse musical groups, including doing studio work and live theater (The Old Globe and Starlight theaters in San Diego), besides being a solo and group performer. Earlier work for television earned an Emmy for Walt and partner Vickie Cottle. His most recent television credits include train songs sung for a documentary originally commissioned by Disney.

Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.