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Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living. Audience: Adult Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of the San Diego Watercolor Society! To kick off this milestone, we’re thrilled to host the celebrated artistic dream team, Ken and Stephanie Goldman, who will present "The Evolution of Watermedia: From Tradition to Innovation." Ken and Stephanie will guide you through the fascinating history and exciting future of watermedia art, showcasing six decades of creativity, transformation, and bold experimentation. This event will highlight how watermedia has evolved—from traditional techniques to contemporary innovations that are reshaping the art world today. What You’ll Experience: • The rich origins of watermedia techniques • How materials and tools have evolved over time • Modern trends that are shaping the next generation of artists • Hands-on segment to show and describe new materials, techniques, and tools • Audience engagement through interactive Q&A Join us in celebrating our 60th anniversary as we honor the legacy of SDWS and look ahead to a vibrant artistic future. Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, this is an event you won’t want to miss! San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Spark your imagination this summer during Discovery Days at The Forum Carlsbad! This complimentary summer series will be held every Thursday morning in July from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Garden Area near YETI. On July 3, celebrate the July 4th holiday with vocal performances by the Star Spangle Sisters. Plus, guests can interact with a pilot while creating an airplane to take home (one per guest). Adult supervision is required. Also enjoy special activations by participating retailers. Snack Station by Jimbo's Coloring Books by Rylee + Cru Lemonade Stand by Warby Parker Refreshments by YETI Samples by Tubby Todd Bath Co.

Prominent Afrikaners are pushing back after President Trump announced no U.S. officials will attend the G20 in Johannesburg, rejecting his claims of "white persecution" in South Africa as false.

World Day for Cultural Diversity, celebrated on May 21, highlights the richness of different cultures and promotes intercultural understanding. Join us for an exciting afternoon of arts and crafts, music and dance. The Creativity Suitcase will showcase hands-on art activities where you can explore diverse artistic traditions from around the world. This event will also feature vibrant music and dance performances, creating a space for people to appreciate and connect through cultural expressions. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14645/17770

Join us for a timely discussion exploring the complex security challenges, geopolitical dynamics and emerging opportunities facing Israel in the current regional and global landscape. Ambassador Ido Aharoni of Israel will provide insights into the nation's strategic decisions, internal developments and evolving international relations. This event will be moderated by Eli Berman, a professor at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) as well as a member of the Faculty Advisory Committee for the university’s Jewish Studies Program. This event is organized by the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and the Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative. The Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) seeks to strategically promote, support and catalyze knowledge discourse and interaction on the modern state of Israel through scholarship, engagement and collaboration.

Emma Stone shaved her head for Bugonia — would you? A recent publicity stunt offered free tickets to moviegoers willing to shave it all off in the lobby of a Culver City, Calif., theater.

Jim Curry, returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre to perform the music of the late John Denver. The music “is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time,” says Mr. Curry. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie "Take Me Home: The John Denver Story," has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of John Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. He has an uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and the clean-cut look takes you back to the time when “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine,” “Calypso,” and “Annie’s Song,” topped the charts and his is popular music had the heartfelt message of caring for the earth and for each other. Over the years, Jim has been joined onstage by former John Denver band members and behind the scenes with John’s family and friends. Curry has developed a one-of-a-kind musical and visual experience in which parents, grandparents and children alike can immerse themselves in uplifting, heartfelt music with a message. The music is performed along with projected slides and videos of nature that will truly fill up your senses. Jim will be accompanied by his wife, Anne Curry (vocals, guitar and mandolin), Gordon Lustig (guitar/banjo) and Chris Wills (vocals and keyboard). John Denver Tribute will run August 18 at 7:30p.m. - August 19 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. Jim Curry on Facebook / Youtube

The setting is London during the 1930s, where Jessica Medlicott, once a great stage actress who is now a wealthy widow, is being sued for “breach of promise” by her ex-fiancé, a handsome, much younger Naval officer. Desperate to protect what is left of her Depression Era-ravaged estate, she turns to highly-respected barrister Sir Arthur Granville-Jones to defend her in court, apparently not remembering that he was a former lover. Sparks fly when Sir Arthur agrees to take Jessica’s case, despite her insistence that they have never met, as she is the only woman the confirmed old bachelor has ever loved. This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from July 18, 2025 to Aug. 17, 2025 and happens every: Fridays: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturdays: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Visit: https://powpac.org/ PowPAC on Facebook

Matsu invites guests to a rare evening celebrating the elegance of Japanese winemaking with a six-course pairing dinner by Chef William Eick. This one-night-only experience spotlights wines from Yamanashi Prefecture—Japan’s first official wine region and the birthplace of its winemaking tradition. Often overlooked in favor of Old World regions, Yamanashi is quietly crafting wines of remarkable depth, elegance and clarity. At the heart of this story is Koshu (甲州)—Japan’s only indigenous grape, cultivated for over a thousand years. With its delicate minerality, gentle restraint and natural harmony with food, Koshu reflects the same core values that define Matsu: balance, seasonality and a deep respect for craftsmanship. For one special evening, Matsu will pour five wines exclusively sourced from some of Yamanashi’s most storied producers—Kai Winery, Maruki Winery, Mitsuki Winery and Grace Winery. Matsu is honored to be the only restaurant in the country with a direct allocation from Grace, a quiet testament to the strength of its program and its dedication to thoughtful curation. From crystalline Koshu to a rare Japanese Bordeaux-style red, each pairing has been chosen to take guests on a journey through the region’s terroir and tradition. The evening concludes with a dessert course paired with Japanese whisky—a warm, elegant finish to a night dedicated to reverence, rarity and refined storytelling. Matsu on Facebook / Instagram