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Join UCLA professor Ralina Joseph for a community conversation about Racial Exhaustion and how to build stamina to communicate differently about race. Dr. Joseph explores how racial dialogue, deep listening, embracing discomfort, and interrupting microaggressions can help us transform everyday interactions into opportunities for anti-racist change.

As droughts worsen and freshwater grows scarce, desalination is expanding rapidly. More than 20,000 plants now convert seawater to drinking water worldwide. Most use reverse osmosis, forcing seawater through membranes that filter out salt.

One last rally before real life kicks back in. Join us for brunch, comfort food, and one final round of bad decisions. Let’s recover together and regret it all later. Visit: https://waterfrontbarandgrill.com/story Waterfront on Instagram

Save the date! You’re invited to join the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library and the La Jolla Historical Society for a special Growing Together event as part of the Athenaeum’s Free Teen Art series on Sunday, June 5, from 4–6 p.m. Created especially for middle and high school students, this free after-school program invites you to explore your creativity through hands-on art activities and friendly fun with La Jolla’s vibrant cultural landscape. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in artist-guided drawing and watercolor painting with illustrator Lori Mitchell, as well as drop-in creative activities hosted by Coastal Defenders, including recycled oyster shell stringing and oyster-inspired art. Whether you stay for the full program or stop by for a single activity, you’re invited to create, connect, and be inspired. This event is part of Growing Together, a free family- and youth-focused community series presented by the La Jolla Historical Society that brings together La Jolla’s major cultural institutions through creative, accessible programming for all ages. For more information, visit www.lajollahistory.org or call (858) 459-5335.

Join us for Sunday Service and indulge in recovery cocktails, Mexican brunch, DJs, cold plunges, Micheladas, Bloody Marys, and classic Waterfront Sunday chaos. DJ Krispy • 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. DJ Jeremiah James • 9 p.m.- CLOSE We’re serving strong drinks and good times all weekend long. Visit: https://waterfrontbarandgrill.com/story Waterfront on Instagram

Kicking off summer in true Waterfront fashion with four days of Chad & Brad cocktails, DJs, giveaways, dunk tanks, brunch, and memories you may or may not remember forever. Friday, May 22: Summer Clock-Out Party Saturday, May 23: Summer Snapshot Party Sunday, May 24: Sunday Service Monday, May 25: Hangover Brunch Party Join us for strong drinks and good times all weekend long. Visit: https://waterfrontbarandgrill.com/story Waterfront on Instagram

Dear Friends, The San Diego Catholic Worker (SDCW) invites you to attend and/or donate an auction item for our Annual Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction, to be held on May 30, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. This event is our main fundraiser and enables us to continue our crucial work of providing food and support to those in need. Prepared by the legendary Father Gil, who is coming from New York to prepare our diinner. Pasta, meat balls, hors d'oeurves, salad, bread, dessert. live. Music. SDWC is a non-profit charitable organization, serving those in need through a variety of activities and works. These include weekly provision of prepared meals for the homeless at several locations, distribution of clothing and toiletries, and distribution of donated food to local families who depend on our help. Support for our work comes entirely from our annual fundraiser dinner proceeds, charitable donations, including the silent auction items donated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. We cannot do our work without our donors, and we are so thankful for their generosity. Donors to our Annual SDCW Dinner and Silent Auction are recognized by postings at the dinner and in our quarterly newsletter. We thank you for considering donations in support of the San Diego Catholic Worker. Best Regards, and Thank You! Lillian 619 389 6379 traveljunkie2003@hotmail.com Debra O'Leary 858 335-6560 deboleary1@icloud.com San Diego Catholic Worker P. O. Box 127244 San Diego, CA 92112 (619) 548-0105 (858) 483-4485 501 (c) 3 Tax ID Number: 95-3859329 Visit: https://www.sandiegocatholicworker.org/

A new kind of boutique hotel experience has arrived in downtown San Diego. The Margot Hotel officially opened in the Gaslamp Quarter, marking its debut as one of the first properties in Outset Collection by Hilton—a new lifestyle brand designed to spotlight independent, soulful hotels backed by the global scale of Hilton. Located just steps from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, The Margot Hotel introduces a fresh, personality-driven approach to hospitality—one that feels less like a traditional hotel and more like a well-connected local host. Rooted in a spirit of discovery and individuality, the property reflects the ethos of Outset Collection: showcasing hidden gems that “fit the place, not the mold,” while preserving their unique identity. The Margot Hotel is now welcoming guests in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. For more information or to book a stay, visit The Margot Hotel, Outset Collection by Hilton.

The annual holiday of Juneteenth marks the historic date of June 19, 1865, when the last of the enslaved Black people in the United States finally learned of their freedom—a full two and a half years after the official signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The activities planned for the Del Mar Fair serve a dual purpose. They honor this significant anniversary, marking the true abolition of slavery, and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans since emancipation. Festivities include performances by Blues man Lenny Fuzzy Rankin and solo jazz guitarist and singer Elliot Lawrence. Guests can enjoy line dancing with San Diego’s own ERRRVERYBODi Line Dancers, as well as drumming and dancing by the Worldbeat Center African Drummers & Dancers. There will also be music from DJ Kool T and spoken word performances by host Kendrick Dial. In the spirit of the holiday, visitors will have the opportunity to support small businesses with an exciting variety of vendors. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/juneteenth-festival San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

Louisiana Purchase hosts its first Juneteenth Block Party at the corner of Louisiana Street and Wightman Street in North Park on June 19 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring local Black-owned businesses, slam poetry spoken word showcase, and live music. Visit: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/event/san-diego-louisiana-purchase-juneteenth-block-party-2026 Louisiana Purchase San Diego on Instagram and Facebook