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FREE Self-Defense Seminar – La Jolla (Bring a Friend!) Join us for a FREE Self-Defense Seminar designed specifically for our La Jolla community. This is a safe, welcoming, and empowering experience for anyone looking to build confidence and learn practical skills. When: Last Sunday of every month Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu La Jolla What You’ll Learn: - How to stay calm and in control during common threats - Simple, effective techniques anyone can use (no experience needed) - Awareness and prevention strategies to avoid dangerous situations Who It’s For: Teens & adults (ages 13+) Beginners welcome Perfect for parents, professionals, and anyone wanting to feel safer Bring a Friend! Everything is better (and safer) with a friend—come together and learn side by side. Why Join Us: Serving La Jolla families since 2001, our certified instructors focus on **real-world self-defense—not sport—**in a supportive, ego-free environment. Reserve Your Spot: Spaces fill quickly—secure your spot here: Scan the QR code on the flyer or call (619) 880-0374 If you’ve been thinking about learning self-defense, this is your sign. Show up once—it could change how you carry yourself forever. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu La Jolla on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show returns to the historic Del Mar Fairgrounds, where the Show has been part of the community for 40+ years. It is a two-day extravaganza of demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services, exhibitors, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. The San Diego Spring Home Garden Show is Southern California’s largest Home Garden Show for several reasons: Face to Face interaction with hundreds of high quality home improvement contractors and garden experts. The Show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses, a San Diego County Show made for San Diegans. Visitors find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings—from the latest in appliances to garden lighting, from BBQ’s to security systems, from baths to sunrooms, Energy efficient lighting to Solar, even ADU options. It’s everything for the home inside and outside, and all in one place! In addition to a huge main hall where hundreds of exhibitors showcase the newest products and hottest trends, all at special low show prices where you can save hundreds or even thousands, and Exclusive Show offers, plus several unique home and garden features. To make your experience more enjoyable, there will be live entertainment and an available Bar. Admission to the Show is FREE for both Saturday and Sunday! New this Show, the first 1,000 guests each day receive a FREE tote bag * “The Garden Marketplace”—Shop at a grand nursery of the freshest plants for sale direct from San Diego area garden and non-profit plant societies, specialty growers and wholesalers at low Show prices. FREE horticultural advice from Master Gardeners. Plus, Face-to-Face meetings with some of San Diego’s top garden experts; gain priceless hands-on knowledge for your home projects, from landscaping to vegetable gardening and fruit trees. • Bargains!-- The San Diego Spring Home Garden Show is a home and garden shopper’s paradise. Special pricing is a big attraction for any homeowner looking for deep one-time-only savings. The Exhibitors offer an ideal opportunity to easily arrange for multiple bids on any home project, be it shutters, doors, windows, skylights, or hundreds of other essentials. Save TIME and MONEY! Show hours—Saturday, April 25 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for more information visit: www.springhomegardenshow.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for tips and last minute updates. Join our mailing list to keep in the know about upcoming Shows or Features.

Poway Shakespeare is a new professional theatre company based in Old Poway Park. Our inaugural production, "Bards with Blades," features fast-paced Shakespearean scenes with live stage combat and will run from May 13–23 as part of the San Diego International Fringe Festival, with a special preview on May 11 in Balboa Park. This launch represents our long-term vision to establish a home for high-quality, accessible Shakespeare within our community. Instagram

Join us as we celebrate the closing weekend of "Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming" with an artist market, drop-in workshop, and a conversation with exhibiting artist Victor Castaneda H on Saturday, April 11, from 2 - 5 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts Museum. Drawing from global cosmologies and contemporary digital practices, "Designing the Infinite" explores the perspectives of twelve artists from across the world building virtual environments through gaming technology to reimagine the cycles of creation, balance, and renewal that shape our realities. 2:30 - 3 p.m.: Join us in the gallery for a conversation with exhibiting artist Victor Castaneda H and learn more about his virtual reality installation, "Eternal Ether." Audience Q&A to follow. 2 - 5 p.m.,: Throughout the afternoon, spend time in the galleries with an artist market, a drop-in pixel cross-stitch workshop, and a live vinyl DJ set by Andrew Nguyen. Don't miss your last chance to check out the exhibition, along with "Kayla Mattes: Reboot > Reweave > Repeat and Lightwall," closing April 12. Learn more about the exhibitions at ccaemuseum.org. California Center for the Arts Museum on Facebook / Instagram

SD Card Club Mega Card Show – Santee, San Diego (Free Entry, All Ages) Join us for one of the largest trading card shows in San Diego—the SD Card Club Mega Card Show, happening at BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. on April 17 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. This free, all-ages card show is perfect for collectors, hobbyists, families, and anyone into Pokémon, sports cards, One Piece TCG, and collectibles. San Diego Trading Card Show – What to Expect With 40+ vendors, this is one of the top card collecting events in Southern California. You’ll find: Pokémon cards, sports cards, and One Piece TCG Rare singles, sealed packs, and graded slabs Vintage collectibles and modern hits Exclusive items you won’t find online Whether you’re a beginner or a serious collector, there’s something here for you. Buy, Sell, Trade Cards in Person This isn’t just a card show—it’s a live trading experience. Buy directly from vendors Trade with other collectors Sell your cards on the spot Negotiate deals and find hidden gems If you’ve been searching for “card trading near me” or “Pokémon trade events in San Diego”, this is it. Cards, Craft Beer & Community Hosted at a local brewery, this event brings together cards + culture. Enjoy: Craft beer and drinks Great food options A social, high-energy atmosphere It’s the perfect mix of card show + hangout + networking event. Giveaways & Prizes We’re keeping the energy high all night with: Free giveaways Card packs and collectibles Exclusive prizes Just showing up gives you a chance to win. Location – Santee, CA (San Diego) BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. at 10960 Wheatlands Ave, Suite 101, Santee, CA 92071 Easy access for anyone in San Diego, East County, and surrounding areas. Why Attend? One of the best trading card events in San Diego 40+ vendors and growing community Free entry + all ages welcome Buy, sell, trade, and connect in one place Visit us at cardsandcollectors.com to see upcoming events, buy/sell sections, and insider deals. Follow @cardsandcollectors on Instagram for sneak peeks and updates.

What is the Co-op’s annual meeting? Each year we gather the community together to talk about the state of the Co-op, reflect on ups and downs of the past year, and look forward toward the future together. It’s an important moment to gather and connect over the shared mission, vision and values of this community-owned business. Everyone is welcome! What can you expect from this event? Food & Freebies: Attendees will enjoy snacks from our deli and produce department, refreshing beverages, and some special giveaways, too. Community Connection & Donations: Connect with local community organizations and bring/buy food donations to support our community partners: Feeding San Diego, San Diego Gov's Environmental Services Department, SD River Park Foundation, La Playa Book, and Cans 4 Books. Speeches: Hear about the financial health and impact of the co-op from our Board President, General Manager and Operations Managers, and learn about the future of organic farming in San Diego from our new scholarship partner CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). Keynote speech from Thaddues Barsotti, Co-Founder Farm Fresh To You and Co-Owner of Capay Organic. Kids Corner: We’ll also have a booth at the event with facepainting, glitter tattoos and other fun activities for kids! This event is free! Highly encouraged for Co-op Owners to come and hear about what their Co-op has accomplished over the past year, and what we hope to accomplish in the next. See you there! Instagram / Facebook

The Friendly Feast 420 Bake Sale features top-tier treats created by some of San Diego’s most creative pastry chefs. Guests can enjoy a curated box of baked goods designed to satisfy sweet and savory cravings, including a "Wake and Bake" breakfast scone, ube cheesecake doughnut, Snickers brownie cheesecake bar, and more. VIP boxes on sale now. General sale starts Thursday, April 9. Indulge for a good cause! 100% of proceeds from this community fundraising event support the Friendly Feast scholarship fund, which helps aspiring pastry chefs and professional bakers achieve their educational goals. Friendly Feast on Facebook / Instagram

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can step up to the plate for the ultimate game-day brunch. The Padres-themed experience will include brunch favorites with a Padres twist, bottomless mimosas, drink specials and the chance to win tickets to an upcoming Padres game. Tickets, which include one brunch item and one mimosa, are available on the Eventbrite website. Facebook and Instagram

This series is for anyone navigating grief, loss, or life transitions, and seeking a gentle, creative, community-centered space to process - all types of grief are welcome! This three-week series offers a supportive space to gently explore grief through both guided group processing and hands-on creative practice. Each session is co-facilitated with a therapist and arts educator and integrates reflection, conversation, and craft as pathways toward healing, connection, and transformation. Together, we will move through different layers of grief — how it lives in the body, how it reshapes identity, and how it can evolve into meaning and growth. No prior art experience is needed; this is not about creating something “perfect,” but about engaging in a process that supports expression and integration. Session 1 (4/12): Grief in the Body — What Are You Holding? We’ll explore how grief is carried physically and emotionally, and create a pocket grief altar — a small, personal object to hold what feels present. Session 2 (4/19): Identity After Loss — Who Are You Now? This session focuses on the ways loss can reshape our sense of self. Through the practice of kintsugi (repairing with intention), we’ll reflect on brokenness, continuity, and reimagining identity. Session 3 (4/26): Transformation — Carrying It Forward We’ll explore post-traumatic growth, the evolution of love, and what it means to move forward while still honoring what has been lost. Participants will create a mosaic planter and plant something new — a living symbol of growth and continuation.

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. Cezanne’s Multi-Dimensional Paintings As the subtle beginning of Cubism, Cezanne chose to present subject matter slightly fragmented with geometric brushstrokes. A different way to show depth and shadow will be the emphasis of this art workshop. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $50 Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram