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San Diego's indie-rock project Topeka Clementine blends storytelling, activism and sing-along energy into music that feels urgent and alive. Hear a special performance from KPBS' Sundrenched Sounds live music series and a post-show interview about going viral, constant touring and new work shaped by grief and hope.

MiraCosta College’s nine-time DownBeat award-winning big band, directed by Steve Torok, presents an evening of jazz and funk with guitarist and composer Grant Geissman. A Grammy-nominated artist with 15 albums, including "BLOOZ" (2022), Geissman has collaborated with legends like Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, and Ringo Starr. His work spans acclaimed solo projects, iconic recordings such as the guitar solo on Chuck Mangione’s "Feels So Good," and writing music for hit TV shows including "Two and a Half Men," "Mike & Molly," "Monk," and "B Positive." Location: Concert Hall (OC2406), Oceanside Campus MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

First, there was violence over the weekend in Tijuana after a Mexican cartel leader was killed. Then, did you know that San Diego police are stopping fewer drivers than in years prior? We’ll tell you why. Also, how closing gaps in the California-Mexico border is dividing wildlife from much needed resources. Lastly, we bring you a preview of the remaining days of the Oceanside International Film Festival.

Some of the projects include portions of Oceanside Boulevard near Mesa Drive and College Boulevard, Mission Avenue near Mesa Drive, and Mission Gate and Thunder Drive near Landes Park.

Join us at The Rooftop Bar in Oceanside for our Worm Moon celebration, a full moon gathering that marks the shift from winter into spring. Traditionally symbolizing renewal and fresh beginnings, the Worm Moon invites us to shake off the season and step into something lighter. Celebrate under the glow of the full moon with rooftop views, curated beats, and a special tequila cocktail crafted for the occasion. As the moon rises over the coast, settle in, raise a glass, and welcome the start of a new season. The Rooftop Bar Oceanside on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at 1 p.m. for "Oceanside Re-beaching" presented by Jayme Timberlake, Coastal Zone Administrator, City of Oceanside Jayme Timberlake, Oceanside's Coastal Zone Administrator, will tell us about the years of study and planning that have gone into the Oceanside Sand Nourishment and Retention Project, known as Re:Beach. At 2:30 p.m. "The Morocco Hero Who Helped the Spanish Conquistadores" by Kitty Morse, LIFE Member. Estebanico, the Black Moor from Azamour, Morocco, who along with four Spanish Conquistadores, trekked from La Florida to the Sea of Cortez in 1539. Free, every Friday. Please join us. Available on ZOOM for members. Parking permits are required for the College, come early. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

The progressive goal of single-payer health care has become a staple of Democratic platforms, even if it faces as many hurdles as ever.

Since 1922, the Coronado Flower Show has invited neighbors and flower fans to gather “beneath the tent” to celebrate beauty, community, and heritage. Now in its 104th year, the festival takes place April 18-19; this year’s theme is “Welcome to the Jungle.” Organized by the Coronado Floral Association (CFA), the two-day festival is the largest tented flower show in the U.S. and Coronado’s longest running tradition. This year, the Association invites every visitor, exhibitor, volunteer, and gardener to wander into a wild and lush world where together the delicate and the bold, the native and the exotic, the sculptural and the wild promise: • Immersive installations, inspired by the forest canopy, understory, and hidden glades. • Botanical theatrics, featuring dramatic textures, tropical foliage, layered compositions, and surprise vignettes. • A lush visitor journey with meandering pathways, intimate hideaways, and moments of discovery. • Creative expression across horticulture and design, from floral arrangements to structural natural wonders. The main event is divided into five divisions: Horticulture, Design, Special Exhibits, Youth and Botanical Arts. Located at Spreckels Park, this two-day event includes landscape displays, a variety of floral competitions, educational lectures and demonstrations, live bandstand entertainment, food, a beer & wine garden with locally crafted beers, and shopping. The annual Coronado Flower Show is organized in partnership with the City of Coronado. Over 250 CFA volunteers work to make the flower show weekend a success. For more information on the Coronado Floral Association or the Coronado Flower Show, visit www.coronadoflowershow.com. Coronado Flower Show on Facebook / Instagram

Missed the show live? You can still experience "Dead Moose" through our limited-time streaming presentation! Watch this bold world premiere musical from home from February 24 –March 1, 2026. Once you purchase a ticket, you’ll receive a private streaming link and password so you can settle in, press play, and experience the show from home. "Dead Moose" tells the story of Job, an eighteen-year-old who miraculously survives a car accident with a moose. Returning home from the hospital, he begins to reassess his life in a series of non-linear vignettes — grappling with questions of death, fate, and religion. All the while, the nagging voice of the dead moose lingers in his head, pushing and provoking him at every turn. Originally conceived by writer/composer Tafolla while attending AMDA Los Angeles, "Dead Moose" first introduced audiences to its songs in 2018 at Republic of Pie in Los Angeles. A concert reading was later staged in January 2025 at the City Heights Performance Annex in San Diego, directed by Tafolla and produced by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs. Content Disclaimer: "Dead Moose" is not recommended for audiences under the age of 14. Content includes themes of suicide, abuse, death, religious trauma, body shaming, homophobia and racism. This production contains flashing lights and projections, haze and loud music. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego expanded free parking for city residents in Balboa Park, but arts and cultural organizations say the policy is still hurting attendance, access and revenue.