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Join us for a fun-filled celebration to launch this year’s Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read, where the focus is on how both reading & food can nourish our lives! 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Participate in a fun storytime with Ms. Maureen, Smile Dentistry, and puppets! 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Enroll in the Summer Reading Program. Meet 20+ amazing community partners. Enjoy crafts, games, & giveaways. Listen to musical performances by Bach to Rock & Bertrand's Music. Community Partners: American Red Cross, Bach to Rock PQ, Bertrand's Music & Lessons, Brain Balance, BrightLife Kids, Carlsbad City Library - Genealogy & Carlsbad History Division, Coastal Medix, Family Health Center Of San Diego, Feeding San Diego, Fresh Brothers, Girl Scouts, Healthy Adventures Foundation, Le Petit Patissier A Culinary Arts Lab For Kids, Papaya Veterinary Care, San Diego Archaeological Center, San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, San Diego Humane Society, SDSU - Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, SLAM Summer Camp, Smile PHR, SPACE Lab - San Diego State University, Tree San Diego, Voltage Vipers FTC Robotics Team. Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=329900

International Sushi Day – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 Temaki Bar will offer The Pacific Sunset, a limited-time specialty roll featuring torched salmon, spicy blue crab, avocado and tempura crunch, topped with yuzu kosho aioli, sweet soy, fresh lemon, tobiko and micro shiso, priced at $24. Guests who order the featured roll will receive a complimentary shot of Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo sake, served chilled, while supplies last. About Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake: Translating to “hand roll,” Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake celebrates the tradition that hand rolls are at their best when eaten within seconds of the chef passing them across the counter, while the rice is still warm and the fish is still cold. Helmed by San Diego’s very own James Beard Smart Catch Leader, Chef JoJo Ruiz, Temaki Bar offers signature hand rolls, cut rolls, fresh sushi and an eclectic sake program. In keeping with tradition, Temaki’s hand rolls are prepared counter-side and made to order for guests, highlighting the freshest seafood, including blue crab, yellowtail, salmon and more. Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

Following the release of "Everything Harmony", which garnered acclaim from Questlove, Iggy Pop, Anthony Fantano, The Guardian, and countless others, The Lemon Twigs—the New York City rock band fronted by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario—have once again captured the attention of the music listening public. They are in their premature “comeback” stage, and coming back this early has its benefits; the brothers have the energy of 24- and 26- year-olds, plus the experience and songwriting chops of seasoned musicians, having recorded their first album, "Do Hollywood," nearly a decade ago at ages 15 and 17. Visit: https://musicboxsd.com/event/14130814/the-lemon-twigs-mod-lang/ The Lemon Twigs on Instagram and Facebook

Golden State Ballet invites you to tumble into a world of whimsy with "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where fairies meddle, mischief brews, and nothing goes quite as planned. Artistic Director Raúl Salamanca brings Shakespeare's enchanted forest to life with vivid choreography. The program also features the "Act III of Raymonda," a glittering showcase of classical brilliance, performed at San Diego's historic Balboa Theatre. Golden State Ballet on Facebook / Instagram

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can make the whole place shimmer and celebrate every era at El Chingon’s Taylor Swift-inspired brunch, featuring specialty cocktails, friendship bracelets, photo opportunities and DJs spinning her biggest hits. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite era. Tickets are available on the Eventbrite website. What to expect: • Champagne problems & brunch cocktails • Brunch items from your wildest dreams • Your favorite era inspired outfits • Photo ops & friendship bracelets Reservations for Taylor Swift brunch will start at $10 per person and include one brunch item and one mimosa. Four-person table reservations will be priced at $50 and include one brunch item per guest and a mimosa tower. Additional guests may be added to a four-person reservation for $10 per person. All reservations require arrival by 3 p.m. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at ElChingon.com/San-Diego.

Puerto Rican rapper and singer Ivy Queen is coming to The Magnolia, June 20th, at 7 p.m. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ivy-queen-el-cajon-california-06-20-2026/event/0B00647EC14B4247? Ivy Queen on Instagram and Facebook

We invite you to the Ikigai Wellness Retreat to enjoy a restorative day focused on your wellbeing while nestled within the serene landscape of the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum! The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is a thoughtfully curated, fully immersive event designed to nurture health, mindfulness, and meaningful community connection. Inspired by the Japanese concept of ikigai, one’s reason for being, this retreat invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your wellness through movement, restoration, creativity, and shared presence. We are proud to collaborate with San Diego-based studios and small businesses that are committed to community care. Visit: https://www.niwa.org/ikigaiwellnessretreat Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Mark your calendar and get ready to bring home your new best friend! Join us on Saturday, June 6 to celebrate California Adopt-a-Pet Day, with waived adoption fees for every available animal! Our shelters are full of dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, guinea pigs, farm animals, reptiles — so many deserving animals with lots of love to give. Shelters across California are overcapacity with animals in need of loving homes, so we’re excited to join this state-wide initiative hosted by CalAnimals, SF SPCA and the ASPCA to help even more pets find their new families. Fees will be waived on June 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at all our locations in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego! Adoptions are completed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early to take advantage of this one-day promotion. Event Page on Facebook and Instagram Visit: https://sdhumane.org/

Want to transform your yard into a pollinator paradise? Curious which native plants thrive with less water while supporting local wildlife? Discover the answers at The Nat's free Garden Fair. Explore our native garden, meet conservation partners, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. Learn which plants attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to your own backyard. No museum admission required—though you'll want to explore inside afterward to dive deeper into San Diego's incredible ecosystems. Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/by-date?date=2026-06-20 San Diego Natural History Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Join our unforgettable monthly dinner series curated by Executive Chef and Partner Tim Kolanko of The Kitchen. Each evening celebrates the season with a five-course presentation, featuring seasonal ingredients paired with luxury proteins. This evening's theme is Avocado. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram