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Lions Tigers & Bears, Southern California’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is excited to announce the return of Wild in the Country, its annual fundraising event supporting rescued lions, tigers, bears, and other exotic animals, taking place on Saturday, May 30 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hosted at the organization’s 142-acre sanctuary in Alpine, California, Wild in the Country brings together animal lovers, community leaders, and supporters for an unforgettable evening in support of wildlife protection and compassionate care. As the organization’s premier fundraiser of the year, proceeds directly support its mission of rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care for abused and abandoned animals, helping sustain critical daily operations including specialized veterinary care, habitat maintenance, nutrition, and enrichment for more than 60 rescued animals who call the sanctuary home. Attendees can expect an impactful afternoon set against the natural beauty of San Diego’s countryside, featuring live entertainment, fine dining by Bekker’s Caterers, casino-style games, three full bars, a green screen photo booth, steel drum performers, behind-the-scenes access and up-close animal meet and greets. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on exciting live and silent auction items, including a live painting by Amy Burkman, an Embrace Your Wild Side stay with White Oak Stays, Dinner & Cocktails with Bobbi & Mark, a Winter Park Colorado trip, a harbor cocktail cruise for six, an Africa photo safari, stays at Campland On the Bay, The Bay Club Hotel & Marina, a Carlsbad food tour, golf at Carlton Oaks, two nights at Hotel Republic, private in-home international wine and more. Lions Tigers & Bears on Facebook / Instagram

NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

The Orion crew module containing the four Artemis II astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Friday evening.

Join the City of Chula Vista in honoring Black History Month with a Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony. This ceremony celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of the African American community in Chula Vista and beyond. Featuring live music by the Martin Luther King Jr. Choir. All are welcome! Acompañe a la Ciudad de Chula Vista a conmemorar el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana con una Ceremonia de Izamiento de la Bandera Panafricana. Esta ceremonia celebra la historia, la cultura y las contribuciones de la comunidad afroamericana en Chula Vista y más allá. Con música en vivo del Coro Martin Luther King Jr. Todas las personas son bienvenidas! City of Chula Vista on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Bird Festival 2026 Keynote: For over 13 years, Makeda Cheatom of the WorldBeat Center and Marilú of Celebrate Urban Birds have walked a shared path—one where birds, culture, history, and science come together in joyful connection. What began as a citizen science project has grown into a community-led celebration of belonging, where people of all backgrounds come together to explore nature, share knowledge, and engage with science in meaningful ways. We’ve learned that birding can be so much more than counting birds. It’s a chance to slow down, be present, listen deeply, and connect with the wisdom of our ancestors, the communities around us, and with ourselves. By bridging communities and scientific institutions, we create spaces where people can actively participate in, contribute to, and use science—while celebrating culture, heritage, and identity. From the Harriet Tubman Freedom Bird Walks during Juneteenth to cross-cultural collaborations in Baja, our work shows what’s possible when music, art, science, gardening, and community come together with curiosity, care, and purpose. Join us as we share how this journey has transformed the way we bird, connect with each other, and experience the freedom of belonging. Visit: Birds, Culture, and the Freedom of Belonging: A Celebration with Makeda & Marilú WorldBeat Cultural Center on Instagram and Facebook

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, which recently celebrated 125 years of NAMM at The 2026 NAMM Show — and home to The Museum of Making Music — is announcing an exclusive, and limited-engagement exhibition that will showcase 50 Guitars. 50 Luthiers. 50 Years., a special anniversary exhibition celebrating five decades of craftsmanship, innovation, and influence from the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. This one-of-a-kind exhibition will run through March 15, 2026 at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA displaying more than 50 extraordinary guitars, each built by a different accomplished luthier or group of luthiers, to honor the school’s 50th anniversary. In addition to the exhibition, the Museum will host a special opening celebration on Friday, February 13 featuring a behind-the-scenes conversation with William Eaton, luthier and director of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery as well as live music performed on select guitars from the display, giving audiences the rare chance to both see and hear these remarkable instruments. Founded in 1975, the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery is the longest-running guitar-making school in North America and has helped shape the modern guitar industry. Many of its graduates are now highly acclaimed independent builders, innovators, and leaders at some of the world’s most iconic guitar brands. This one-of-a-kind exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the collective impact of those guitar makers side-by-side, in one exhibition. “Behind every sound is an iconic story,” said Carolyn Grant, Executive Director of the Museum of Making Music. “This exhibition celebrates beautiful instruments as well as the people, knowledge, and traditions that have shaped the guitar industry for 50 years—and we are delighted to host such an exclusive exhibition.” “Each of the guitars in the exhibition tells its own unique story,” said William Eaton, luthier and director of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. “But collectively, they reflect the values that have guided our school for half a century—craft, curiosity, and a deep respect for the instrument.” This project is truly unprecedented is its shared origin: every guitar in the exhibition was crafted using historic rosewood and mahogany sourced from a single shipment of wood brought from Nicaragua to Phoenix in the late 1960s by school co-founder John Roberts. That singular material connection weaves the instruments together across generations, styles, and design philosophies, transforming the exhibition into both a technical showcase and a living piece of musical history. NAMM on Facebook / Instagram

Let's live the good life together while we chillax and create our own versions of paradise. This class will be held INSIDE our studio. Must be 21+ for indoor classes. ID's will be checked at the door. Drinks are sold separately. Outside alcohol is NOT permitted. For outdoor or indoor registrations, 48 hours or more before class time is required for a full refund. You also have the option to put the paid value of reservation "On Hold" to be used later. From 24-48 hours before class time the reservation paid value can be transferred to another class. Loss of payment will occur for "no shows" or a cancellation with less than 24 hours notice. Visit: https://www.pinotspalette.com/libertystation/event/880922 Pinot's Palette on Instagram and Facebook

With 35 candidates in the race, Peru is set to elect its 9th president in less than a decade. Amid rising corruption and crime, voters are left asking: Can this election finally break the cycle?

Celebrate Valentine’s with heart — and adoptable dogs. Barleymash is partnering with Frosted Faces Foundation for "Furever Valentine", an afternoon featuring adoptable senior dogs, drink specials, and giveaways. February 14, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Barleymash 600 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Love grows sweeter with age. Visit: 'Furever Valentine' at Barleymash Frosted Faces Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

Bingo infused with R&B on the night of love, good food, good drinks & live DJ mixing the all the hottest classic tracks! A night of fun love and laughter, our version of bingo the R&B way, you will hear all of your favorite classic and new R&B while being entertained by our host MC and bingo caller. Great food, drink and prizes while we enjoy bingo early and as the night moves along we will dance the night away with live DJ mixes by dj moe playing all your favorite tracks while you dance and enjoy our variety of refreshing alcohol beverages from the bar, hookah available also only on the patio. It's the night of love so each lady will receive a rose and complimentary glass of champagne to show our appreciation to the ladies, tables also available, contact 334-475-5829 for more info The Search Bar on Facebook / Instagram