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Sip, snack, and stroll through new and iconic galleries in the beautiful La Jolla Village! Some of the featured galleries are: - Art in Framing - Authentic Vintage Posters - Bret Webster Gallery - Contemporary Fine Arts - Cos Bar - Custom by Mamak - Edna Pines Studio & Art Gallery - Flower Pot Cafe & Bakery - Klara Chavarria Art Gallery - Krista Schumacher Art Gallery - L&G Projects - Legends Gallery - Level of Service Not Required - LIK Fine Art - Mangelsen Images of Nature - Martin Lawrence Galleries - Museum of Contemporary Art SD - Oppenheim Group - R.B. Stevenson Gallery - Siamak Art Gallery - The Salon of Art Gallery - The Agency - Thumbprint Gallery - Turtle Rock Ridge Wine Bar - Unscripted Spaces - YMCA Firehouse Art POP-UP La Jolla Village Merchants Association on Facebook / Instagram

The Escondido Downtown Business Association hosts its annual chocolate festival – For the Love of Chocolate. Whether you’re a devoted chocolate enthusiast or simply seeking an elegant and engaging way to spend the day, the chocolate festival promises a rich, immersive experience designed to delight the senses. Located in the historic downtown Escondido, chocolate lovers will stroll at their own pace through a curated selection of participating restaurants, shops, galleries, and spa tasting locations, each offering thoughtfully crafted chocolate pairings created exclusively for the tasting event. New this year, elevate your experience with Behind the Bottle wine maker talks, offering an intimate look into the craft and stories behind the wine. Guests will also receive a keepsake tasting glass and can join the excitement of the Golden Ticket Hunt throughout the day. A hands-on gourmet chocolate truffle–making workshop, led by the professional team at D’Liteful Chocolat, will also be offered. Guests will be guided through a brief history of chocolate and a step-by-step process for creating beautiful, ganache-filled truffles to take home. Enjoy a carefully curated glass of wine, selected to complement your experience. The class is approximately 60 minutes and includes one wine pairing. The class may be taken as a stand-alone or added to your tasting ticket. The festival concludes with an after-party with music and dancing. Add a personal touch to your day at the DIY flower bar, where guests can create a beautiful bouquet to take home. This popular event sells out each year. Attendees can pre-purchase tickets – $65 (chocolate + wine/beer), and $55 for designated drivers (no alcohol). The deliciously fun festival is only available for ages 21+. Sweethearts or anyone with a sweet tooth can experience Escondido’s sweetest, all the while supporting local businesses. Check-in will take place at Will Call (where IDs will be checked), located at Maple Street Plaza, which is on Maple Street between Grand Avenue and West Valley Parkway. Whether you’re a devoted chocolate enthusiast or simply seeking an elegant and engaging way to spend the day, the For the Love of Chocolate Festival promises a rich, immersive experience designed to delight the senses. For tickets and more information, visit www.downtownescondido.com/esco-choc-fest.

Join us for the 2026 Candlewood Arts Festival, a celebration of public art, community, and our shared environment in Borrego Springs, at the heart of the Anza Borrego Desert. There will be a community walk led by artist Karla Diaz, culminating in a community unity festival with food, art, and entertainment for all; new public art projects by Gerald Clarke and Ako Castuera, both with performances to mark their dedication; the opening of an exhibition featuring work by student artists from Borrego Springs High School; and a presentation of new multimedia work by Star Montana and Jesse Monsher. Full schedule and details at our website, candlewoodartsfestival.org Candlewood Arts Festival on Facebook / Instagram

In a call with top state voting officials, a Department of Homeland Security official stated unequivocally that immigration agents would not be patrolling polling places during this year's midterms.

Brincos Dieras, born Roberto Carlos Oliva Barajas, is a vibrant Mexican clown, comedian, and humorist who has earned a reputation as a compelling figure in the world of Latin comedy. Known for his bold style, striking clown costume and makeup, and sharp roast-style humor, he turns every performance into an unforgettable explosion of big laughs. His larger-than-life persona combines comic characters with interactive improvisation and engaging moments with the audience, making each show a unique experience. Grab your Brincos Dieras concert tickets today through our ticket table and secure your place in the audience for this sought-after showman, who transforms every performance into a performing arts celebration. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/brincos-dieras-el-desmadre-continua-tour-san-diego-california-03-13-2026/event/0A006382FA1F9EA0 Brincos Dieras on Instagram

A deadly ski season in California raises urgent questions. Why doesn’t the state track resort injuries or deaths, and who’s protecting people on the slopes?

It's designed to take the place of complicated, multiple drug regimens that many people with HIV need to follow. And it's also beneficial because the HIV virus is always evolving.

"Convergence" showcases the creative work of MiraCosta College art students. The exhibit will feature pieces from a wide range of studio courses in drawing, painting, design, printmaking, ceramics, woodworking, photography, sculpture, digital media, and new genre. The show highlights the breadth of artistic exploration and skill fostered in the college’s art programs. Together, these student works celebrate the diversity of expression and the shared commitment to creative growth within MiraCosta College’s vibrant arts community. March 24 – April 17 Reception: Thursday, March 26 // 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Award Ceremony: March 26 // Noon Gallery Hours – (Jan 28 – May 20, 2026) Monday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday noon – 4 p.m. Saturday ( Apr. 4 & 11, May 9 only) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. MiraCosta College Art Gallery on Instagram

Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis Directed and Choreographed by Katie Banville & Melissa Glasgow Music Direction by Michelle Grey "Urinetown, The Musical" is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! In a city not unlike our own, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Tickets are available at www.StagehouseTheatre.com or by calling 619-644-7234. Grossmont College Theatre Arts on Facebook / Instagram

On March 1, Sound Praxis presents an evening of adventurous electronic music! Featuring Scottish/Arizona-based Lauren Sarah Hayes, Michelle Lou, and T Putnam Hill, this event brings together live electronics, field recordings and sound collage, embodied performance, and more. This presentation is generously hosted by Folk Arts Rare Records in City Heights! Lauren Sarah Hayes is a Scottish improviser, sound artist, and scholar who is recognized for her embodied approach to computer music. Her music is a mix of experimental pop/live electronics/techno/noise/free improvisation and has been described as ‘voracious’ and ‘exhilarating’. As a live sound sculptor, she manipulates, remixes, and bends voice, drum machines, analogue synths and self-built software. She has toured extensively across Europe and North America, including as part of her tenure with the New BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Her work has been released on Superpang, Hard Return, Pan Y Rosas Discos, LOL Editions, Werra Foxma, Sunwarped, and Harmonic Ooze Records. Michelle Lou composes mainly in the realm of electro-acoustic music, both in hardware and in computer based forms. She has also created large scale sound installations which are often performative and collaborative. She performs and improvises on acoustic and electric bass, electric guitar, and on laptop and various electronics. Her work has been presented at Wien Modern, Donaueschinger Musiktage, Darmstadt Ferienkurse, Bludenzer Tage zeitgemäßer Musik, The Festival of New American Music (Sacramento), the MATA Festival (New York City), The 66th American Music Festival at the National Gallery in Washington D.C., The Rainy Days Festival (Luxembourg), Ultima Festival (Oslo), Chance and Circumstance (Brooklyn), Klub Katarakt (Hamburg), Klangwerkstatt and MaerzMusik (both in Berlin), amongst others. T Putnam Hill is a writer, editor, guitarist, and electroacoustic musician currently based in Austin, Texas. In recordings and performance, Hill produces impromptu audio collages of various sound materials—from live guitar to field recordings to feedback loops—to create auditory environments that drift between stasis and disorder, from harmonic to discordant, and from the organic to synthetic. Hill is an active member of Phonography Austin, a sound arts organization dedicated to the exploration of phonography and acoustic ecology, and founder of Loma Editions, a nascent multimedia label focused on electroacoustic music and experimental literature. March 1, 2026 Folk Arts Rare Records @ 3610 University Ave Music at 6 p.m. $15 suggested (NOTAFLOF) Refreshments available All proceeds to the artists