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The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host best-selling author Amy Tan as she discusses her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. She will be in conversation with Noelle Norton, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences. Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. Amy Tan is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God’s Wife and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. Her essays and stories have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper’s Bazaar, National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy. She is the recipient of many honors, including the Commonwealth Gold Award, the Carl Sandburg Award. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in 2022, and in 2023, President Biden presented her with the National Humanities Medal. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. Free tickets do not include a copy of the book, which will be for sale by Warwick's bookstore. Parking and Campus information here For more information visit: warwicks.com

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Fleet Science Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info: - Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) - Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult - Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant - Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone Tentative Program: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - “Opening Theme” Laputa: Castle in the Sky - “Kimi wo Nosete - Carrying You” My Neighbour Totoro - “Kaze no Toori Michi - Path of the Wind” My Neighbour Totoro - “Tonari no Totoro - Main Theme” Kiki's Delivery Service - “Umi no Mieru Machi - A Town with an Ocean View” Kiki's Delivery Service - “Tabidachi - Journey” Princess Mononoke - “Main Theme” Spirited Away - “Inochi no Namae - Name of Life” Spirited Away - “Chihiro's Waltz” Ponyo - “Gake no Ue no Ponyo - Ponyo on the Cliff” The Wind Rises - “A Journey (A Dream of Flight)” Kikujiro - “Summer” The Tale of Princess Kaguya - “When I Remember This Life” Howl's Moving Castle - “Merry Go Round of Life” Performers: Range Ensemble - String Quartet For more information visit: feverup.com

The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, presents Jen Psaki as she discusses her new book, Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World. Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she's learned on her path to success and offers unique yet universal advice about how to be a more effective communicator in any situation. Psaki will be in with American lawyer, law professor and political commentator, Harry Litman. In Say More, Psaki explains her straightforward approach to communication, walking readers through difficult conversations as well as moments where humor saves the day―whether it is with preschoolers, partners, or presidents. She addresses the best ways to give and receive feedback, how to connect with your audience, how to listen actively, and much more. Say More is the book Psaki wishes she had when she started her career, and is a trove of entertaining, essential lessons from one of the most prominent voices in American politics today. Jen Psaki is the host of MSNBC's Sunday afternoon and Monday evening program, Inside with Jen Psaki. She served as the thirty-fourth White House Press Secretary under President Biden until May 2022. Over the course of her twenty years in public service, Psaki also served as White House Communications Director under President Obama, as the spokesperson for the State Department under then Secretary of State John Kerry, and worked on three presidential campaigns. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband and two children. Harry Litman is the creator of “Talking San Diego,” an all-new speaker series featuring conversations with some of the nation’s most interesting and prominent figures. A former United States Attorney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and clerk to two Supreme Court justices, Litman is also the senior legal columnist for the LA Times op-ed page; a practicing lawyer specializing in constitutional law and the False Claims Act; and a frequent legal and political commentator on MSNBC, CNN, CBS, and NPR. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. Free tickets do not include a copy of the book, which will be for sale by Warwick's bookstore. For more information visit: warwicks.com Parking information here When visiting USD, please plan ahead and allow yourself ample time to park your vehicle, pay at a pay station, and take the tram to your desired destination or event.

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with Jimbo's Naturally Escondido! Make delicious recipes with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo's! Parents and little ones will get to participate and learn together. Today's recipe: Discover how food makes you feel through a taste test For more information visit: sdcdm.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Sweet Petite Confections invites you to a Mother's Day wine and chocolate pairing event how casing holiday favorites paired with a complimentary wine tasting. The evening will see SPC chocolatier Michelle Lomelin and independent wine consultant Kim Knouse, guide guests through five distinct flavors of chocolates that have been specifically paired to complement or contrast a selection of wines from around the world. *Wine selection will be available for (home delivery) purchase. For more information visit: sweetpetiteconfections.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds. Get your tickets now for Dining in the Dark, an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery! Menu options: - Red Menu (Meat - Blue Menu (Seafood) - Green Menu (Vegan) Highlights: - A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends - Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell - A secret 3-course menu, that includes appetizer, main, and dessert, for you to discover on the evening After you purchase your tickets, please indicate your dietary requirements using the form provided. This action is mandatory! Experience Information: - Exchanges are permitted up to 72 hours before the start time - Ages 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. - Tips and drinks are NOT included. Every guest is required to pay a $10 food service charge at the end of the experience. Beverages consumed are an additional cost and are subject to additional service charge. Surprise your mom with a fun and memorable dinner this Mother’s Day! Enjoy 15% off with the code USMOTHER15 on sessions until the end of May For more information visit: feverup.com

Immerse yourself in an evening of innovation and adornment as we proudly present a maker talk featuring the visionary contemporary jewelry designer, Georgina Treviño. Engage in a dialogue that transcends aesthetics, delving into the essence of wearable art and its profound connections to identity and expression. Through captivating narratives and firsthand insights, Georgina will unravel the stories woven into each unique piece, seamlessly blending traditional craftsmanship with avant-garde design. After the talk, join us for a Q&A and celebrate the launch of the exclusive, limited edition collection from The Shop x Georgina Treviño. For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The Kremlin will be able to talk to major players like India and China about expanding trade and bypassing Western sanctions.

The only way to start your Cinco De Mayo celebration in 2024! Bill Caballero is a Barrio Logan treasure. And for the first time you will be able to hear this great Latin Jazz trumpeter in Encinitas. He’s bringing his whole ensemble and he’s going to blow us away. When you listen to Bill you’ll hear the most real musician in the business. In his own words: “I was exposed to Latin Jazz while obtaining my degree at Cornish School of the Arts by drummer Jerry Granelli and was surprised at how naturally it came to me. I felt it. Since then, I am most comfortable in this particular genre of jazz. As time has gone by, I have tweaked the term Latin Jazz to Homey Jazz. I did so because I realized that the majority of my audience is brown smiling faces and I am well received by them. The moniker Latin Jazz didn’t seem to quite fit my particular audience because in my world they were my homeys. You see, Latin Jazz has many subplots and while I identify with Mongo Santamaria and Poncho Sanchez, I was seeing that Latin Jazz was being applied to a much more intricate form that seemed to be more be-bopish than Latin. Again, I looked at my audience and saw that neither they nor I were into that complex a music. We were more into the groove than the mental aptitude test of the more complex forms Latin Jazz was taking. So now I play a combination of the aforementioned greats with some funk and old Latin standards thrown in for good measure.” For more information visit: encinitaslibfriends.org Stay Connected on Instagram

Georgia authorities say they are investigating the collapse of a dock gangway that killed seven people on an island where crowds gathered for a celebration by the island’s community of Black slave descendants.