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Let’s create a collaborative sound map that connects to personal memories and the sounds of National City. Making ARTS Series - Learn from and create with youth artists and professional teaching artists and contribute your piece to our Illuminated: Youth Arts Festival taking place in May! All workshops will take place at the ARTS Center from 5 - 6:30 p.m. All ages, youth under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided. For more information visit: areasontosurvive.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The dismissal comes four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment, killing the pilot.

Space 4 Art is gathering artists, students, arts leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to assess community needs and shape the conceptual & physical future of S4A's large-scale, community-based, multidisciplinary Arts Center. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Design Workshop (Share input. Ask questions. See models/options.) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Networking Reception (Music, Food Truck, Bar) Parking: free parking is available (first-come, first-served) at 340 16th Street. Event entrance is actually at 325 15th Street. For more information visit: sdspace4art.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Fix your items for free! There is a better way than throw-away. Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic at La Mesa Earth Day Festival at La Mesa Community Garden on April 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT. First come, first serve! Learn how to: • Fix broken appliances and gadgets • Repair road and mountain bikes • Mend your favorite outfit For more information visit: sdfixitclinic.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

SDRVC monthly Walk N Talk from Sikes Adobe to the base of Bernardo Mountain. Come join SDRVC staff for our monthly Walk N Talk, Thursday April 11th, starting at the beautiful Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead. We will be taking a leisurely stroll to the base of Bernardo Mountain, enjoying the fresh air and scenic views along the Coast to Crest Trail. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise, learn about the local area from San Dieguito River Park Ranger, and meet new people! Don't miss out on this chance to explore the outdoors with us as a part of the Year 7 Coast to Crest Trail Challenge, completing this hike as a group or on your own brings you one hike closer to the Year 7 C2C Challenge completion which earns you an EXCLUSIVE patch and Certificate! Stay after the hike to enjoy a tour of the Historic Sikes Adobe Farmstead! For more information visit: sdrvc.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

A vibrant night of music, art, and community await you during MND TMPL on Saturday, April 20 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Curated by Bad Vibes Good Friends and live visuals presented by SD Liquid Light Society, dance the night away to a lineup of musicians including La Diabla, Drug Hunt, Fresh Veggies Micro Brass and DJ Andrew McGranahan. Plus, explore a diverse array of artistic expressions and handcrafted goods from local artisans and vendors, including Amanda Kazemi, Eye Gato, Endless Canvas, Las Chicas Vintage and more, offering everything from unique handcrafted artwork to one-of-a-kind treasures. This transcendent evening is an 18+ event. For more information visit: wndrmuseum.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for our Lowercase Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, which give the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Please Note: We offer two separate workshops focusing on Modern Calligraphy. One workshop specifically covers uppercase letters, while the other concentrates on lowercase letters. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover: - The basics of pointed pen calligraphy - How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included: - Beginner calligraphy pen - Calligraphy nibs - Sumi ink Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen maintains a diverse and busy schedule in Southern California as a performer, educator, clinician and composer. He has found his true voice in the upright bass and performs regularly as a leader with artists including the Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet, Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Steph Johnson and a host of others. Rob is a devoted and seasoned instrumentalist, equally confident with standards and original compositions, whose bass sings with a warmth and creative spirit while maintaining an engaging interactive dialogue with the ensemble. Rob has released six recordings as a leader, “Bass is the Space - Solos and Duos” featuring an array of jazz talents including Joshua White, Steph Johnson, Gilbert Castellanos and Marshall Hawkins in duo and solo performances. His most recent release is "So In Love" — a 10-track album with his wife/lead vocalist Steph Johnson featuring songs from Cole Porter, Joni Mitchell, and others. Jazz education plays an important role in his career. He teaches at Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, The La Jolla Athenaeums “The World Of Jazz” as well as teaching privately. In 2010 Thorsen created “Jazz an American Art Form,” a highly successful jazz educational program that features his quartet and is presented to over 8,000 students annually in primarily under-served communities. He is also involved with and performs with the Voices of Our City Choir, a soul-jazz choir created by his wife Steph Johnson for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. Rob Thorsen Socials Facebook and Instagram For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

Experience the magic of an immersive carnival celebration during WNDR After Dark on April 18 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.! Be mesmerized by contortionists and jaw-dropped by graceful stilt walkers from the San Diego-based circus performance academy Art in Flexion. Mermaids and other performers will add amusements around every corner. Plus, indulge in classic fair favorites, including delicious snacks from Bigfoot Corndogs. This unforgettable night under the twinkling lights of the Art in Flexicon x WNDR carnival is a 21+ event. For more information visit: ticketmanager.wndrmuseum.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Cobby Brzeski makes her return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 151st Show of Dim Sum & Jazz! “She is determined to write and perform, and anyone who hears her won’t question her decision…” – Harriet Heithaus, Naples Daily News, USA Today Network “Cobby Brzeski has an amazing youthful energy for someone so conversant with the tradition of jazz. Her distinctive and attractive voice, bebop-influenced flute playing, and unaffected songwriting gives the jazz world a jolt of fun that it desperately needs!” – David Thorne Scott, Vocal Professor at Berklee College of Music Originally from Naples, FL, Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA that performs all around the east and west coasts. Cobby's charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they're back in the 1940's. Described as a vintage girl in a modern world, Cobby’s music possesses a natural gift for sensitive, relatable storytelling and is a blend of influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and PostModern Jukebox. Cobby is a 2018 magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, and a 2023 San Diego Music Award Nominee for Best Jazz Album (Vintage Girl In A Modern World (2022). Cobby presents a show full of her original 1940's swing inspired tunes, jazz & latin standards, and jazzified covers of popular music. Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Cobby Brzeski Socials Facebook | Instagram | Spotify Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com