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ArtReach’s first ever art market! Join us to browse a vibrant collection of handmade pieces by local youth and professional artists in San Diego. This event was created and organized by Girl Scout Ambassador Ecco Crockett, as the culminating event in her Girl Scout Gold Award Project “Making a Living as an Artist,” Visit: www.artreachsandiego.org/events/ ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

San Diego Moms’ annual Father’s Day celebration is back—this time with a bold new vibe!! Get ready for DAD-Chella: Where Dad takes Center Stage, on Sunday, June 8 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at AleSmith Brewing. From custom crafts, EPIC photo ops, interactive stations, dance-offs, and more! New This Year: Dad Bod Lounge, "Dad Joke Drop Zone," and the #1 DAD Photo & Video Experience! Give Dad more than a gift this Father's Day—give him the spotlight. He’s not just part of the fun… he is the main event. Here's what we have lined up for you: (Items with a * require VIP ticket) - (1) VIP Gift for DAD*- - (1) Family photo or photo with DAD, taken by a professional photographer + (1) edited digital image* - Kids Zone by Magic Jump Rentals - Two Live DJ's - Exclusive AleSmith Beer Specials + Food Trucks - A magical visit from Glinda the Good Witch, courtesy of The Storybook Character Company! - Mobile Reptile Zoo (Ecovivarium) featuring 15+ reptiles - Bounce Houses and Inflatable Obstacle Course - Face Painting - Tons of Lawn Games, Board Games and More! - Father’s Day Craft & Card Station - $5k+ in giveaways P.S. We know that families come in all shapes and dynamics, and this celebration is for all of them. Whether you’re a single mom, a two-mom household, widowed, or simply honoring someone who shows up like a dad—if they’ve got headliner energy and VIP status in your life, that’s exactly who this day is for. Ticket Pricing Options V.I.P. (Very Important Papa) Tickets: V.I.P. Family of 4 Tickets: $60 (includes up to 4 Family Members from the same household) V.I.P. Family of 2 Tickets: $40 (includes up to 2 Family Members from the same household) V.I.P. (Very Important Papa) Family Tickets include: - (1) VIP Gift for DAD* - 10 Raffle Tickets - Family photo or photo with DAD, taken by a professional photographer + (1) edited digital image* - Access to the online VIP Perks Program with exclusive offers and discounts to local businesses throughout the year - VIP Access to an Exclusive (Self-Service) Photo Ops with DAD: Unlimited access to DAD-CHELLA themed photo op featuring professional lighting and a dedicated team member to help you capture the perfect shot (with your device). - Bonus: Pending construction updates, a VIP Lounge area will also be available exclusively to VIP ticket holders for even more chill time and special moments. - Add on sibling/additional adult for $10 (Max 2) General Admission (GA) Tickets: GA Family of 4 Tickets: $40 (includes up to 4 Family Members from the same household) GA Family of 2 Tickets: $20 (includes up to 2 Family Members from the same household) General Admission Tickets include: - GA Tickets provide access to the entire event except the items noted in the VIP Ticket (items with an **) - 5 Raffle Tickets to win BIG Prizes - Add on sibling/additional adult for $10 (Max 2) No refunds. Rain or Shine. DISCLAIMER: By entering an event or program of San Diego Moms, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this event, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction in connection with San Diego Moms and its initiatives. You understand that all photography, filming, and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises. San Diego Moms on Facebook / Instagram

Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” Now, you can see his journey unfold in the stage production of "Shrek the Musical." Carlsbad Community Theatre (CCT) is making the Broadway award-winning musical as the first show of their season. Shrek and his friends will call San Diego their new home – or swamp in the case of Shrek – July 25 - 27! Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the DreamWorks Oscar®-winning, smash hit, animated film. It is a new kind of love emphasizing the importance of loving ourselves and one another. And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Making the Magic: The show brings three amazing talents together to this incredible production. "Shrek" is directed by Mark Scott, who is noted to have directed over 100 productions and came out of retirement to lead the "Shrek the Musical" team. A beloved drama professor at Rancho Buena Vista High School for over 30 years, Scott is celebrated for the quality of his productions and his lasting impact on thousands of students. His work has earned top honors from state and regional theatre organizations and was inducted into the California Educational Theatre Hall of Fame. Another notable head of the "Shrek" creative team is choreographer Dewey Decking, a highly sought-after talent in San Diego and beyond. He grew up performing in regional theatres across San Diego County, including Moonlight Amphitheatre and Carlsbad Community Theatre. Dewey trained at Dance Arts and later majored in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance at the Boston Conservatory. One interesting note – Dewey’s grandfather was Carlsbad’s first mayor and namesake of the local airport. The music director for "Shrek" is the notable Lyndon Pugeda, recently honored for his work at La Jolla Playhouse on The Ballad of Johnny and Juliet. Widely respected across Southern California, his credits include The Old Globe, Moonlight Stage Productions, and Riverside City College. Pugeda has earned multiple honors, including a Craig Noel Award nomination and three National Youth Arts Awards. The main stars in the Carlsbad Community Theatre’s "Shrek" production include Shrek (Greg Bailey – from Temecula), Fiona (Kaylen Lash – from Carlsbad), Donkey (TJ Rodriguez – from Carlsbad) and Lord Farquaad (Brian Imoto – from El Cajon). There are 60 talented performers who make up the illustrious cast and hail from all parts of San Diego County as well as Temecula/Riverside County. They are comprised of adult and children/youth performers making up all your beloved characters as well as the fun Fairytale Creatures who you love from the DreamWorks Animation smash hit movie. A full cast list can be found at https://www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com/shrek. When on Broadway "Shrek the Musical" won twelve Drama Desk Award and eight Tony Award nominations including best musical. Show Times: • Friday, July 25 at 7 p.m. • Saturday, July 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Sunday, July 27 at 5 p.m. Tickets: https://www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com/shrek $25 (adults) & $18 (children). Discount codes are available. Follow Carlsbad Community Theatre on Facebook. Where: Performing Arts Center at Sage Creek High School 3900 Bobcat Blvd Carlsbad, CA 92010. About Carlsbad Community Theatre: Carlsbad Community Theatre (CCT) has been creating memorable theatre for 42 Years. CCT (Patrons of the Arts Foundation) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) theatre company in North County San Diego and strives to provide educational programming and excellence in performing arts. For more information on CCT, please email, info@carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com.

North City is kicking off its summer outdoor movie night series with a free screening of Disney’s "Toy Story" on Friday, June 13. This movie night invites the whole community to come together for an elevated family experience with great food, shared moments, and summer outdoor fun. Starting at 5 p.m., families and fans can head to “Andy’s backyard" for an evening filled with interactive games, kid-friendly crafts and activities for all ages, and meet-and-greets with beloved characters Woody and Buzz Lightyear, before settling in for the movie screening at 6:30 p.m. Cowboys, space rangers, and movie lovers will receive complimentary popcorn and can purchase an array of bites and drinks from North City’s eateries, including newly opened A Lo Fresco, serving internationally inspired bowls and wraps; Buona Forchetta, preparing fresh pizza onsite from its mobile pizzeria truck; Wynston’s Ice Cream, featuring a themed You’ve Got a Friend in Me flavor made with yellow sugar cookie ice cream; Maya’s Cookies, offering cookie decorating kits; Milonga Empanadas, grilling choripán sandwiches with Argentine chorizo and chimichurri; and Draft Republic, pouring beer, wine, and cocktails for adults. Limited seating will be available, and guests are encouraged to bring low chairs and blankets to enjoy this movie under the stars. For more information about North City, visit https://www.northcity.com/ or follow North City on Instagram.

Join us for a very special time of spiritual renewal and rebirth when the Divine comes close to bless and uplift us. During Easter, we celebrate the release of the lower nature and the resurrection of the higher, Divine nature. Included is the music, meditation, fellowship and a mystical Easter message. Offered online and in-person at: Spiritual Arts Institute 527 Encinitas Blvd Suite 206 Encinitas, CA 92024 Visit: Metaphysical Easter Fellowship Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

A page published by the White House entitled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian" lists exhibits, educational sites and more that the administration seems to take issue with.

Oliva M. Espin, Professor Emerita in the Department of Women's Studies at San Diego State University, will discuss the contributions of four women to the philosophy of the 20th century: Simone de Beauvoir, Edith Stein, Simone Weil, and Hannah Arendt. Professor Espin selected these unique individuals because of the significance of their work. Although it is recognizably philosophical, these women suffered from ostracism, and their importance has been neglected, ignored, or forgotten. Professor Espin will also discuss what is different about the contributions of women to philosophy. Visit: Women Philosophers of the 20th Century Event Page

Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which holds the Guinness World Record for Most Variety of Whiskeys Available, is hosting its April Whiskey Club Event on Tuesday, April 29 with Redbreast Irish Whiskey, a recent Double Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Tickets are $55 (plus fee), and they can be purchased at the attached link. The interactive evening begins at 6 p.m. and includes a welcome cocktail, 0.5-oz pours of four selections to sip (12-year, 15-year, 18-year, Lustau (sherry finish)), and a food menu of charcuterie, wings and pork sliders. Address: 420 3rd Avenue The Whiskey House on Facebook / Instagram

This informational session will provide an introduction to five popular homeschooling approaches: (1) Classical Education emphasizes structured learning through the stages of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric. (2) The Montessori Method focuses on hands-on, self-directed learning, fostering independence and creativity. (3) Charlotte Mason encourages narration, nature study, and character development through “living books”. (4) Unschooling is a child-led approach that emphasizes learning through everyday experiences and personal interests. (5) Eclectic Homeschooling offers a flexible, personalized approach by blending elements from multiple philosophies to suit your child’s unique needs. Learn how you can incorporate these methods to create a customized learning experience for your child. No registration is required.

Join us for a series of free instrumental masterclasses and recitals for Symphony at State! Visit: https://music.sdsu.edu/performing-groups/bands-orchestras SDSU Wind Symphony on Facebook / X