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Embark on a journey exploring the four elements – earth, fire, water, air – in both their physical and spiritual aspects during our transcendent dinner series. Join us in celebrating the summer solstice at The Nature of Earth Dinner on June 26th. Indulge in the richness of a Southern California summer while discovering the highlights of our latest summer offerings. Enjoy a bespoke welcome cocktail and savor a five-course menu showcasing seasonal delights like tomatoes, fresno peppers, peas, zucchini, and more. As we come together to pay homage to the solstice, each dish symbolizes our deep connection with the bountiful gifts of the earth and the joy of using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Join us in commemorating the warmth, light, and abundance of the new season. For more information visit: vagarestaurant.com Stay Connected on Instagram and Facebook

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “The Story of Spoons,” and Ken Albala, at 10:30 am June 15, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. The Story of Spoons recounts the journey of food historian Ken Albala into the world of slojd carving, an entirely new area of food history and practical hands-on research. How and why both historic and contemporary spoons elide physically and aesthetically with pottery and recipes he also makes is the subject of his next book project Wooden Spoons, Clay Pots and Recipes from Scratch. Ken Albala is Tully Knoles Endowed Professor of History at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He was the 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award recipient for the University and won the 2024 Hoefer award for Faculty-Student Collaboration for an article on the history of lasagna. His next book which will be out this fall is entitled Opulent Nosh: A Cookbook for Audacious Appetites. He is also now editing a book on the history of Pacific’s campus, and beginning an Atlas of Fermentation. For more information visit: chsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us on our patio every Saturday night from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. for Seaside Sounds at Sally’s. Enjoy ocean breezes, live music from local San Diego artists, Emmy Jones and Emma Sullivan, and stunning waterfront views. Visit: https://www.sallyssandiego.com/upcoming-events/seaside-sounds Sally's Fish House & Bar on Facebook / Instagram

1:00 p.m. "San Diego Visual Network" with Patricia Frischer, Founder/Coordinator. Learn about the new county-wide Arts Commission and advocacy issues from an insider. Hear about current art exhibitions not to be missed this summer. 2:30 p.m. "Strategies for Aging in Place in the Home" by Jacqueline Silverman, Certified Senior Advisor/Aging in Place Specialist. Age-in-place with confidence. From lifestyle to home modifications, learn essential strategies for safety, comfort, style, and independence. Explore simple fixes and practical remodeling projects to create a secure environment for aging well in the home you love. Meetings will be held in person at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 5313 in the Kinesiology Building 5300. Park in Lot 5A For more information visit: miracosta.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Reception: Sat. June 8, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Bonita Paint-Out” with Mehl Lawson: Friday, June 7 p.m. at 9 a.m. Art Materials Swap: Sat. June 8 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Juror: Jean Stern, Director Emeritus of the Irvine Museum. The museum is honored to welcome Mr. Stern, the preeminent authority of California Plein Art History, to jury for the annual Plein air exhibition in 2024 Artists in the Exhibition: Liz Abeyta, Geoff Allen, Drew Bandish, Brian Belfield, Julie Bradbury-Bennett, Gloria Chadwick, Lorraine Marie Cote, Brian Gibson, Danny Griego, Karen Haub, Carolyn Hesse-Low, Marie Huggin, Michelva Hutchinson, Justine Javes, Rose Ireland, Margaret Larlham, Mehl Lawson, Fan Li, Shuang Li, Kevin Liddell, Rod Lingren, Chrysanne Lowe, Lester Machado, Lisa Colette Martin, Nathan McCall, Carmelita Molina, Mark Nakananishi, Carol Perrington, Lisa Passin, Jean Petaja, Kathryn Peterson, Nina Pierson, Jeff Remmer, Dot Renshaw, Jenny Rivera, Grace Schlesier, Lynne Schulnk, Gina Sheehan, Sarah Sullivan, Majorie Taylor, Christa Thurber, Joyce Trinh, Minnie Valero, Lydia Velarde, Colleen Veneri, Jami Wright Sketchbooks with members of San Diego Urban Sketchers Beyond the Borders is an exhibition and a collaborative effort between the California Art Club San Diego Chapter, the Salmagundi San Diego Chapter, San Diego Watercolor Society, Desert Plein Air Association, San Diego Urban Sketchers, Oceanside Museum of Art, San Diego Plein. Air Painters Meet Up Group, Temecula Art Guilt, Fallbrook Art Guild, Coronado and the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center. Joyce Trinh, exhibition coordinator, California Art Club San Diego. "Beyond the Border, en Plein Air" takes visitors on a visual journey starting from the public parks, regional and national parks, into neighborhoods, past historical sites of architectural marvel, along the bay, and the serene Pacific shoreline. The journey concludes with a tranquil finale at the dock, leaving a lasting impression of the journey's diverse landscapes. This journey, much like the artistic process, is a transformative one where each step reveals new perspectives and insights. The exhibition offers a space where plein air artists share their unique interpretations of the world around them. Each painting is the artist's experience, inviting viewers to pause and reflect. The time and consideration given by each artist enriches the public's understanding of the artistic journey, making the exhibition a shared experience of discovery and appreciation. Thank you for highlighting the beauty of this artistic en plein air painting voyage. For more information visit: bonitahistoricalsociety.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Jazz at the Athenaeum's summer series opens Wednesday, June 19, with a special celebration of Juneteenth featuring Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band (note two separate shows at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.). One of the world’s leading jazz drummers, Blade brings Jon Cowherd on piano, Melvin Butler on tenor and soprano saxophone, Myron Walden on alto saxophone and bass clarinet, and Roland Guerin on bass to the Athenaeum for their first local appearance. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instragram

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Blazing Saddles" Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 18+ “BLAZING SADDLES” (1974. 93 minutes. R) - Mel Brooks delivers a delirious blizzard of irreverent gags, puns and assaults on good taste in this ribald sagebrush satire. Cleavon Little is the newly hired black sheriff of the fictional western town of Rock Ridge who teams up with deputy Gene Wilder to foil the railroad-building scheme of the nefarious Hedley Lamar. Co-starring Madeline Kahn and Harvey Korman. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Thursdays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. No-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

Register today for this rare opportunity to learn the ancient art of navigation from coastwise through celestial as the discipline unfolded through centuries of exploration, trade, naval warfare, and scientific advances. The combination of technical instruction and historical narrative makes this the only navigation course of its kind. It has been taught for several years in Universities and at the Maritime Museum by Capt. Ray Ashley, PhD, KCI, President and CEO, Maritime Museum of San Diego and navigator, bark Star of India. The comprehensive 10- week course will be held at the Maritime Museum Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM, beginning July 10 and running through September 11. The course will also include a day of navigating at sea in either the Museum’s 19th-century replica tops’l schooner Californian or the replica 16th-century galleon San Salvador. The course is limited to 40 participants. For more information visit: sdmaritime.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Tired of swiping? In this dating experiment, men compete on stage for one lucky bachelorette, with the little caveat that the men can't speak. Through a series of games - which includes calling the boys' moms and unlocking their phones - we narrow it down to two men. Finally, we hear their voices, and the lucky winning man is sent with our bachelorette to the bar for an immediate date. Audience members wear wristbands according to their relationship status, and a wingcouple (who wear actual wings) helps those of you who are too shy to make a move. This show has been featured in LA Magazine, LAist, Thrillist, Time Out LA, CBS, and more. Created and hosted by Allison Goldberg. Apply to be in the show or nominate your single friends at loveisntblind.com Related links: Love Isn't Blind on Instagram

Please join the San Diego Council on Literacy and the San Diego Public Library for a screening of "The Truth About Reading," a new eye-opening documentary from Emmy-Award® winning director Nick Nanton and produced by San Diego-based nonprofit, the John Corcoran Foundation! Tuesday July 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the San Diego Central Library (Downtown) Neil Morgan Library Auditorium, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego. "The Truth About Reading" looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently. Following the film screening, we’ll be joined by John Corcoran, author of "The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read," for a discussion. This is a free event. Register now