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The San Diego Padres play Oakland Athletics at the Petco Park Stadium. For more information visit: mlb.com/padres Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Del Mar Plaza invites the community to its Memorial Day celebration, featuring live music, ocean views, and a vibrant atmosphere. On May 27th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., guests can enjoy tunes by American Mile on the Ocean View Deck, offering a front-row seat to the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Attendees can listen to the lively music throughout the plaza as they explore trendy shops like Urban Girl, Seaside Biscuit, and Sunset Sunglass or dine at one of Del Mar Plaza’s restaurants including local hotspots Monarch Ocean Pub, Tamarindo Del Mar, Pacifica Del Mar, and Il Fornaio. American Mile, influenced by Aerosmith, The Black Crowes, and Chris Stapleton, has wowed North American crowds with their southern rock and country blend. They’ve played top events like Summerfest. The Memorial Day event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the unofficial start of summer with live music and ocean views while honoring those who have served our country. For more information, visit: delmarplaza.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Director: Gabriel Axel Run Time: 102 min. Release Year: 1987 Language: Danish Starring: Birgitte Federspiel, Bodil Kjer, Jarl Kulle, Jean-Philippe Lafont, Stéphane Audran Burke Lectureship Revival Film & Discussion Series (April – June, 2024) The Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society presents the Burke Revival Film Screening & Discussion Series. The program probes religion & society themes imbedded in significant films. Images in these films exemplify the mission of Burke in ways that contrast and compliment the keynote Lectures. Moving images are the new Lingua Franca of our times and instill in our communications much demanded new avenues of perception. Film screenings are in the Digital Gym Cinema located at UC San Diego Park & Market location. Film introductions & special presentations following each film will be led by Rev Scott Young, a Wesley Foundation (UMC) Campus Minister/Religious Advisor at UCSD. He is a member of the Center For Ethics and Spirituality and a Burke Lectureship Board of Governors member. He has taught Cinema Studies at Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles Film Study Center, and UCLA FIAT LUX program. He was a Co-Founder and Director of The City of Angels Film Festival in Hollywood. He was a Juror at the Berlin International Film Festival. His non-profit Culture Connection is co-sponsoring the Long Beach Tiny Film Fest. Synopsis: Beautiful but pious sisters Martine (Birgitte Federspiel) and Philippa (Bodil Kjer) grow to spinsterhood under the wrathful eye of their strict pastor father on the forbidding and desolate coast of Jutland, until one day, Philippa’s former suitor sends a Parisian refugee named Babette (Stéphane Audran) to serve as the family cook. Babette’s lavish celebratory banquet tempts the family’s dwindling congregation, who abjure such fleshly pleasures as fine foods and wines. For more information visit: digitalgym.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us in celebrating our two-year anniversary since we’ve re-opened at UC San Diego Park & Market with a very special presentation of "Memoria", the film we opened with in May of 2022. We will be offering a free small popcorn and free small drink for ticketholders. Synopsis: From the extraordinary mind of Palme D’or winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, comes a bewildering drama about a Scottish woman, who, after hearing a loud ‘bang’ at daybreak, begins experiencing a mysterious sensory syndrome while traversing the jungles of Colombia. For more information visit: digitalgym.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us in crafting your own woven stool! In this 2-day intensive series, taught by Erin Behling, each student will create their own stool from beech wood while learning the basics of woodworking, furniture design and traditional weaving techniques using Danish cord. While getting familiar with the tools in the woodshop during this course, students will learn mortise and tenon joinery basics, cutting joinery, shaping and finishing wood, how to cut tapered legs on the tablesaw, and of course– how to weave that beautiful seat with Danish cord! Methods we use in this class are different from our other woodworking classes, so this series will give you even more knowledge! June 29 & 30 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a 1.5-hr break and 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Optional: Upgrade to Walnut wood for stool legs for an additional $25. All rails will be made from Beech. All levels are welcome; ages 18 and up. Must be able to attend both all-day classes. No prerequisite is required, but we do recommend taking our machine safety course: Intro to the Woodshop. Materials included. No experience necessary If this class is full, join our Interest List. If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The San Diego Padres play Oakland Athletics at the Petco Park Stadium. For more information visit: mlb.com/padres Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Director: Andy Tennant Run Time: 109 min. Release Year: 1997 Starring: Carlos Gómez, Jon Tenney, Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek Pinault, Tomas Milian Synopsis: Three months after a one-night stand with Isabel Fuentes (Salma Hayek) in Las Vegas, New York City real estate developer Alex Whitman (Matthew Perry) learns she is pregnant. Despite being a terminal bachelor, Alex is drawn to Isabel, and the pair marries. Isabel’s father, Miguel (Tomas Milian), suspects Alex has bad intentions, and the couple finds themselves pressured by both their families. When Alex is offered a promotion, he is torn between his new life in Las Vegas and success in New York. This screening is part of the Digital Gym Cinema’s series, TBT, featuring very nostalgic throwbacks! Co-presented by Christina Rounds & Alex Montoya, Co-Chairs of Media Arts Center San Diego’s new Board of Directors Community Outreach Committee. Film starts at 7:00 p.m. this month, meet our board at 6:00 p.m.! Our concession stand will have Happy Hour pricing on drinks! This screening is a fundraiser to help cover operational costs for San Diego’s only independent art-house cinema! For more information visit: digitalgym.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture with a Hands-On Kintsugi Experience: Join us for a captivating journey into the heart of Japanese culture with our unique Kintsugi Experience. Kintsugi, often called “golden joinery,” is more than just an art form; it’s a profound philosophy deeply rooted in Japanese culture. It treats the mending of broken pottery as an artful and spiritual practice, celebrating imperfections and the beauty of resilience. This philosophy aligns closely with the essence of Wabi-Sabi, which embraces life’s imperfections. Our Kintsugi Experience offers you the chance to not only learn about this rich cultural tradition but also to experience it firsthand. You’ll delve into the history and philosophy of Kintsugi, gaining a profound understanding of how it represents life’s journey. Then, it’s your turn to roll up your sleeves and try it for yourself, making two pieces of kintsugi to take home and enjoy. In our studio, you’ll receive all the materials needed, and our experienced instructor will guide you through the hands-on process. As you mend your own piece of pottery, you’ll discover not only the art of Kintsugi but also the art of self-acceptance and resilience. This isn’t just a class; it’s a cultural immersion and a transformative experience. By participating in our Kintsugi Experience, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and the profound wisdom that lies within this ancient art form. Materials are included, so all you need to bring is your curiosity and a willingness to engage with a culture that cherishes imperfections as part of life’s beauty. #morethanwabisabi Ages 12+ are welcome. If this class is full, join our Interest List. If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Director: Spike Lee Run Time: 115 min. Release Year: 1994 Starring: Alfre Woodard, Carlton Williams, David Patrick Kelly, Delroy Lindo, Zelda Harris Synopsis: As her teacher mother, Carolyn (Alfre Woodard), and her jazz musician father, Woody (Delroy Lindo), worry over monthly bills, grade-schooler student Troy Carmichael (Zelda Harris) banters and bonds with her four brothers. Against her will, Troy is sent to her aunt’s southern home for a summer visit, but when she returns to her bustling Brooklyn neighborhood, she learns that a family member is gravely ill. Already mature, Troy is forced to face some very grown-up facts about life and loss. Trailer: mubi.com For more information visit: digitalgym.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Learn to weave on a Tapestry Loom! Have you always been intrigued by beautiful handwoven textiles, wanted to understand how they were made, and maybe learn this ancient craft? Then this is a class for you. In this 3-day workshop (over three weeks), you will be introduced to the age-old practice of weaving and discover the rewarding aspect of creating objects for useful or decorative purpose. Weaving can also be a meditative parenthesis in our fast-paced world. You will learn the basic weaving techniques needed to set you on your weaver’s journey such as: - How to warp a tapestry loom - Plain tapestry weave (single and double weft tapestry) - Weft interlock and slit weave - Weft-faced color blending - Turkish knots (if we have sufficient time).We will weave a sampler and a final project representing different learned techniques. Students will work on a vertical tapestry loom which can be taken home each week to practice and work on the project assigned. A variety of yarn will be available. Students are welcome to bring their own yarn, as well as a heavy metal fork to use as beater to pack the weft threads down. A security deposit of $50 will be required at the beginning of the class for the loan of the loom during the duration of the class. This workshop is appropriate for ages 12+ years old If this class is full, join our interest list to receive future notifications. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram