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Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian costume balls, where attendees try out period dancing.

In conversation with UC Irvine’s Erika Hayasaki, the Library Shop SD is thrilled to welcome New Yorker Executive Editor Michael Luo for an incisive and gorgeously written history of Chinese American experience. This exciting new book uncovers an epic history of exclusion, belonging, and the complications of America’s multiracial democracy. Join us at the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common to celebrate the release of Strangers in the Land. This event will be located in the Shiley Suite on the 9th floor. Visit: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/events/luo

Saturday | April 26 | All Day ~ Starts at 9 a.m.! Join us at San Diego Craft Collective as the San Diego County Spinners (last year's worldwide winner!) compete in the annual "International Back to Back Wool Challenge"--shearing a sheep, carding, spinning and knitting a sweater as fast as they can! This is an annual event that challenges teams of wool crafters around the globe to create a jumper directly from a sheep's back to a human's back. Each team consists of a blade shearer, a country-of-origin sheep and seven hand spinners (with spinning wheels) and knitters who follow the identical challenge rules and pattern to knit the adult size jumper. This event includes: live sheep shearing at 9 a.m., vendors, live-timed spinning and knitting of the wool sweater, guided practice with a drop spindle, spinning wheels, knitting machines and weaving demonstrations! Note: The event will conclude when the team finishes the challenge, between 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Visit: International Back to Back Wool Challenge! San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Live and silent auctions of fine art donated by San Diego’s exceptional artists. At auction, a generous donation from The Niki Charitable Art Foundation, Nana Fontaine, a signed silkscreen by the late Niki de Saint Phalle. Festivities include auctioneer Eric Lehew, music, unique entertainment, appetizers and a hosted bar. Help us celebrate the Escondido Arts Partnership’s 30th year of bringing the arts community together. All proceeds benefit the Escondido Arts Partnership’s mission in providing a space for a variety of free exhibitions and arts programs. Visit: Panache Art Auction Fundraiser Niki Charitable Art Foundation-Archives on Instagram and Facebook

South Korean cellist Jaemin Han came to international attention in May 2021 when he was awarded the Grand Prix of the George Enescu International Competition as the youngest prize winner in the history of the competition. Later in the same year, he won the third prize at the Geneva International Music Competition. In November 2022 Han received the first prize at the ISANGYUN Competition. Despite his young age, Han has collaborated with several eminent orchestras and conductors and given concerts around the globe. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/jaemin-han-cello/ Jaemin Han on Facebook

The Spelling Social is a free intergenerational event that brings people together through Scrabble and social connection. It’s more than just a game—it’s about great conversations, shared laughter, and meaningful connections across generations. We are excited to partner with Osher at SDSU to bring this special experience to the San Diego community! Friday, April 18, 2025 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Extended Studies Center, Room 206, 5701 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 Cost: Free to attend. (Please note: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation and parking.) *See details below What to Expect: Scrabble & Game Materials – All provided for interactive fun. Snacks & Refreshments – Enjoy while you play. Prizes – Win fun rewards and bragging rights! Community Connection – Meet, chat, and build friendships. Why Attend The Spelling Social?: A One-of-a-Kind Event – A fun, interactive way to bring people together. Connect Across Generations – Meet and engage with all ages. Friendly Word Play – Test your skills in a relaxed setting. Social & Fun – Laugh, unwind, and enjoy the joy of language. Secure Your Spot Today! Limited seats available. About The Spelling Social: The Spelling Social was developed by Aging Advising, a San Diego senior living placement agency. Each event is proudly sponsored by Heartfelt Care Agency, a trusted name in licensed senior in-home caregiving and memory care support. *Parking Information: Self-parking available in P6B (PayByPhone app) or P7 (parking kiosks). SDSU is also accessible by MTS bus and trolley, with stops just a 5-minute walk from the venue. Visit: https://heartfeltcareagency.com/resources/the-spelling-social/osher-sdsu-spelling-social-april-18-2025/ Osher Life Long Learning Institute at SDSU on Instagram and Facebook

Hop into Easter with the San Diego Model Railroad Museum at the third annual Easter Eggspress & Storytime! This ticketed before-hours event will immerse children with an egg quest around the museum, special trains running in our Toy Train Gallery, arts & crafts, story time, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. After you’ve finished your search for eggs and eaten some candy, enjoy a day of museum admission. Tickets: Children ages 2 and up - $20.00 Ticket includes: An immersive quest for eggs that involves finding hidden details on the model railroad layouts and answering questions about trains. Storytime from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Craft opportunity to make Easter decorations Special early morning hours and all-day museum access Children must be accompanied by an adult Adults - $20.00 (the regular price of all-day museum admission!) Infants under 2 years old - FREE Reservation required, even though the ticket is free. Free Infant ticket does NOT include eggs, crafts, and other giveaways. Please note: There will NOT be a full-size rideable train. This event has limited capacity and is likely to sell out. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Visit: https://www.sdmrm.org/easter SD Model Railroad Museum on Instagram and Facebook

James Lee Stanley is an American singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and producer whose six-decade career spans numerous artistic mediums. He is the true renaissance man, born in Philadelphia, and has been recording and performing since the age of fourteen, with 37 album releases and television and film credits to his name. James Lee is an outspoken proponent of good music, good government, and generally good behavior toward our fellow earthlings. He is coming down from Tehachapi to demonstrate how he makes every show a special event for everybody who attends. “It is simple, really. With James Lee you get great songs, great guitar playing, great voice and a gifted comedian as well. You are in for a very entertaining evening.” Village Voice Local singer, songwriter, and guitar player, John Katchur, will open. Visit: James Lee Stanley James Lee Stanley on Facebook

Please join us on Friday for two free lectures. LIFE = Learning Is For Everyone and we welcome new visitors. We even serve snacks! At 1 p.m. "An Exploration of San Diego’s Little Italy" by Tom Cesarini, Author/Historian Little Italy is a neighborhood in downtown San Diego that was originally a predominantly Italian and Portuguese fishing neighborhood. Mr. Cesarini will help us explore the Italian restaurants, grocery stores, home design stores, art galleries and residential units that exist there today. At 2:30 p.m. "Ukraine As Seen By A Youth at the Border" Ivan Chana, Rotary Exchange Student. Ivan Chana is a Ukranian youth who has grown up amid the chaos and war of Ukraine. He will give us a first-hand account of his experiences. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

This National Poetry Month, let's celebrate the legacy and impact of Latine poets in the U.S. and around the world. Newly appointed San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capó-García will share poems in English and Spanish from her favorite Latine poets of the 20th and 21st centuries in an effort to remind us of their cultural, political, and aesthetic influence. Bring your own favorite poem by a Latine author to share with the group or just come to listen and discuss. A resident of North Park who is originally from Puerto Rico, Ms. Capó-García is the City’s third poet laureate. She is the author of "Clap for Me That’s Not Me", which won Rescue Press' 2017 Black Box Poetry Prize. Her work has been featured in The Volta, The Texas Review, Puerto Rico en mi corazón, Latino Book Review, and other publications. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/possible-poetry-event-436261