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Discover the art of bonsai! Learn pruning, watering, and care techniques for creating beautiful, miniature trees. Training and growing bonsai can be one of the most relaxing and rewarding gardening activities. Since 1972, we've focused on simple growing methods, time-tested advice, and locally-grown plants. We'd love to invite you down to our open-air canyon classroom for a fun morning of casual learning. During warmer months, hats, sunscreen, water recommended. Free to attend, no RSVP required. We kindly ask that if you take advantage of a free class, and if mobility allows, that you consider finding street parking on Altadena Ave and walk over, keeping our parking lot open. You can pop by our "Loading Zone" afterwards for easy parking-free loading! To sign up for our monthly email which includes class schedule: https://cityfarmersnursery.com/newsletter City Farmers Nursery on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Saturday, February 28, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for a day dedicated to all things dogs! Enjoy agility courses, costume contests, pet-focused vendors, live entertainment, and maybe even meet a new furry friend to take home. Fido Fest has it all, don’t miss out on the paw-some fun! Doggy Agility Courses: Watch pups of all sizes show off their skills and agility. Pet Costume Contest: Dress your furry friend in their finest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Adoption Alley: Meet adorable dogs from more than 20 local shelters looking for their forever homes. Vendor Village: Explore pet-friendly products, services, and tasty treats from local vendors Live Entertainment: Arts & crafts and demonstrations throughout the day. Stay tuned to learn about what demonstrations will be happening! Dog Wellness Zone: Pet licensing, free microchipping, and tips from veterinarians and pet health experts. Donation Drive: Bring unopened dog food, bedding, blankets, new toys and other items that will get donated to the rescues who participate in the event. Donors will be entered into an opportunity drawing. Visit: https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar/events/2026-fido-fest/46081 San Diego Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring! Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

On the third Thursday of every month, the Museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Third Thursday admission. Focused Narratives Public Tour 5 p.m.: Join MCASD's Lead Educator, Zak Abramson, on a tour of the permanent collection galleries. Together, we'll explore how contemporary artists thoughtfully combine their conceptual interests with the materials used to create their pieces. They tell forgotten histories, share unique perspectives, and give insight into our region. Limited capacity. No RSVPs required. Meet in Browar Lobby. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Learn the art & craft of Italian cuisine favorites! Thursday, October 16, from 6-8 p.m. Celebrate handmade, delicious meals with an unforgettable culinary experience! Join us for a Night in Italy, where you’ll learn to craft authentic Italian dishes. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover: • How to make fresh, homemade pasta from scratch, • Delicious Italian appetizers that set the perfect mood, • The secrets behind rich, flavorful sauces, • A special demonstration on creating a creamy Tiramisu. Whether you’re sharing this experience with a partner, a friend, or treating yourself, this workshop promises an evening full of flavor and laughter. Come hungry for both food and connection—and leave with new skills to recreate the magic of Italy at home. This workshop is for 10+yrs with a participating adult, or 15+yrs. All ingredients and materials included. • Military & first responders discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

We have compiled a list of ways to support the impacted families, including donation funds organized by the center. We have also gathered mental health, legal, and crisis resources for anyone who needs support right now.

Catalina Island is home to a wide array of plants and animals that occur nowhere in the world. Artists, photographers, scientists, and nature lovers are drawn to Catalina for its astonishingly colorful beauty. Join us as we discuss the chromatic world of plants on Catalina and celebrate the island’s year-round displays of color. Kevin Alison serves as the Native Plant Manager for Catalina Island, where he leverages his expertise in conservation, restoration, and horticulture to prevent the extinction of native plants. Kevin specializes in advanced propagation techniques such as plant tissue culture to conserve rare, endangered, and challenging-to-grow plants of Catalina. Kevin grew up in Corona del Mar before graduating from the University of Hawaii and the University of California Irvine. The California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Experience the magic of Front Row Saturday, a free live performance series held in the cozy and intimate 215-seat Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. This series celebrates the vibrant talent of emerging and established artists from San Diego and North County, offering an exciting mix of music, theater, dance and more. Enjoy an up-close and personal performance that brings creativity to life in a welcoming setting designed for connection and inspiration. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Talented multi-instrumentalist Dean Ratzman plays a variety of genres including swing, jazz, rock and soul from the 1940s through the 1980s.

The festival runs through Feb. 4 in person at Dave & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, with virtual screenings starting Feb. 5.

"M(other) Tongues" brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance. Drawing on textile traditions rooted in women’s domestic and communal practices, the works approach stitching, weaving, and dyeing as forms of mark making—methods of carrying ancestral stories across borders and generations. In "M(other) Tongues," cloth becomes both archive and language, expressing the tensions of uprooting and the desire to remain connected to one’s past. Each piece invites viewers to reflect on how identity is continually woven from personal narratives, shared histories, and the ongoing work of becoming. San Diego Public Library on Instagram