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Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. During the Game Jam, teams can work together remotely and/or in person to complete their projects and can attend optional drop-in sessions for instructor support. Games will be showcased and compete for prizes at the end of the jam.- Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade- Software and equipment provided.- No experience is required.- Registration is required.

From the KPBS Spring Arts Guide:Playwright James Ijames won a Pulitzer Prize for drama for his spin on Shakespeare's "Hamlet," which brings us Juicy, a queer, smart, Black college student faced with the ghost of his father who shows up at a family barbecue looking for revenge.But these generational woes don't quite play out like Hamlet himself might have expected. Ijames' take is about finding agency and stepping out of the cycles of trauma and violence. Directed by Sideeq Heard at The Old Globe.Details: "Fat Ham." May 25 through June 23. The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets on sale April 12.From the theater:By James IjamesOriginal direction by Saheem AliDirected by Sideeq HeardThe 2022 Pulitzer-winning, Tony-nominated sensation Fat Ham is a fresh and funny take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet that The New York Times called “a flat-out hilarious comedy.” During a Southern family cookout, Juicy is confronted by the ghost of his father, who demands revenge for his murder. But Juicy, a young, queer, Black man, has enough on his plate. James Ijames’s remarkable play uses uproarious humor and profound insight to explore the conflict between what you owe your family and what you owe yourself. “Smart, fearless, and wildly entertaining” (The Chicago Tribune).This production includes strong language, mature themes, sexual content, and mild violence.Related events:Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m.Community Night: Friday, May 31 and Friday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.Post Show Forum: Tuesday, June 4; Wednesday, June 12; and Wednesday, June 19 (evening performance).Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m.Related links:The Old Globe: website | Instagram | Facebook

Join The Kiwanis and Ocean Beach Woman's Club for the 77th Annual Ocean Beach Children's Kite FestivalLocation: Robb Field, 2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Description:Free-Family OrientedFree-Make and decorate your own kite.Free materials, and instructions, and help with kite making.Prizes awarded for best-decorated kites.Several prize contests by age groups throughout the day.Fly your newly made kite, or bring a kite from home and show it off.Play awesome kite games like Chase the Tail, Candy Drop, and Races.Get instruction from some of the best kite fliers around. Craft Booths, Community Booths, and Food Trucks.Dog-Friendly (Must be on leash)Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Beach, Serving Beach Communities since 1928Presented with assistance from the Ocean Beach Woman's ClubMaking Waves in the Community Since 1924Information: www.oceanbeachkiwanis.org or oceanbeachkiwanis@gmail.com

Bangladesh defies the stereotypes. It was born in poverty but has risen up the income ladder and is a model of health progress. Will the current political upheaval take a toll on its impressive achievements?

This weekend in the arts: San Diego Symphony plays Texu Kim; dance on the Trolley route; Revision's wicker kintsugi art; "Primary Trust"; Ballet Collective San Diego; Marialena de la Hoz at Art Produce; plus live music picks and more.

The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the Grand Tasting at the Port of San Diego, a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. The Grand Tasting is the city’s biggest foodie party of the year, featuring celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors, and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sailboats floating by.With the sparkling Bay serving as the backdrop, Festival attendees will have access to a gastronomic playground of opportunity with over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors to sip from and over 80 of the West Coast and Baja’s top chefs and restaurants serving up creative and diverse cuisine to sample. Attendees can also preview gourmet foods, art, live musical entertainment, and the always popular “Chef of the Fest Competition,” an action-packed culinary showdown where chefs battle it out for the title of “2024 People’s Choice Chef of the Fest” and up to $5000 in cash and prizes.Our Best Year EverWith more than 300 brands participating over the course of the week, the 2024 San Diego Food + Wine Festival is destined to be the biggest and most spectacular in our 20 year history. We love a good surprise, but this year’s lineup is so good, you have to see it to believe it. Feast your eyes and preview the bites, sips, and brands participating during our Grand Weekend. Check out our event map to see where your favorite brands will be stationed and start planning your culinary adventure. Check out The Interactive Experiences from Grand Tasting 2023CohnChellaIf guests didn’t make it to Coachella this year, Cohn Restaurant Group has them covered with its mini festival-within-a-festival version of a music-driven foodie paradise. Five chefs representing restaurants in the Cohn Restaurant portfolio will serve bites alongside a dedicated mix of beer, wine and spirit vendors, with dessert features, a photobooth, piñata, and giveaway.Basil Hayden DinerThe official American whiskey brand of the Michelin Guide US is opening the Basil Hayden Diner, serving craft cocktails paired with a featured specialty dish from the Michelin Guide. Enjoy the fare the top tastemakers might choose, with bartenders discussing pairings and a vibey atmosphere to match.The Brandt Beef ExperienceMeat lovers should prep their appetites for the Brandt Beef + One World Meat Co. experience, an energetic opportunity to shake it to the sounds against the beautiful coastal view while sampling a variety of top local chefs’ unique takes on 100% source-verified and natural Brandt Beef. Drinks supplied by Storyhouse Spirits and Bay City Brewing.Love Thy Neighbor(hood) – Villages at the Grand TastingThe vibrant neighborhoods of San Diego are the building blocks of the diverse cultural and culinary communities that make the city a destination like no other. Discover the flavors and meet the makers behind some of San Diego’s most iconic dining districts: Convoy and Little Italy.An Extra Hour of Tasting? Yes, Please!Snag an Early Entry ticket, or upgrade to our Live Fire VIP Experience featuring the region’s top award-winning chefs, luxury winemakers pouring premium vintages, caviar, live music, and more. Indulge yourself and preview the VIP experience. This just might be our most incredible VIP experience to date!Attire: CasualFor more information visit: sandiegowineclassic.comStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

All puns are intended! San Diego's ONLY pun competition returns to the Finest City Improv stage on Friday, May 10!Watch, laugh, groan, or JOIN word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win prizes!Pundemonium! is a three-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide:In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com.Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium!Winners of each round will get the coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy to take home.Because our intrepid host Sarah Flocken will be out of town competing at the O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, TX, this Pundemonium will be led by our wonderful guest host Diana Gruber. Diana is a frequent Pundemonium competitor, a fellow alumni of the O. Henry Pun-Off, and a polyglot capable of making puns in multiple languages.For more information visit: finestcityimprov.comStay Connected on Facebook

Board & Brew Specialty Sandwiches, renowned for its commitment to quality sandwiches and community engagement, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its 30th store at 119-A El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024A special Buy One, Get One coupon will be given to those who RSVP in advance. You can RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flier or copying and pasting this link in your web browser: https://boardandbrew.com/locatonsEvent Details:Dates: May 17, 18, 19Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.The Grand Opening promises a weekend filled with mouthwatering menu samples, exciting raffle prizes and the chance to experience the unique flavors of our delicious sandwich combinations that have made Board & Brew a favorite since 1979. The relaxed beach atmosphere at the Encinitas location sets the stage for a fun, family friendly, and welcoming environment.Give Back While Having a Blast: Throughout the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to win dreamy staycation packages, Board & Brew swag, gift cards, cash, family fun night baskets and more. 100% of the proceeds from our grand opening raffles will be donated to support Layla and the Cancer Revengers. Layla Mahoney is an 8-year-old Carlsbad resident and EUSD student who has been battling an incurable brain and spine cancer, called ependymoma, for two and a half years. She has served as the inspiration for what her father deemed the "Cancer Revengers," an innovating working group of medical professionals racing to expedite cures for cancers.Board & Brew on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the grand opening celebration of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream's newest store right in the heart of San Diego State University (SDSU) on Thursday, May 2nd starting at 11 a.m.! Voted as the #1 Ice Cream on the Planet by National Geographic, Handel's is excited to bring its freshly made, handcrafted flavors to the expanding SDSU campus life.All guests who make a purchase will get a chance to spin the wheel to win amazing prizes, including Free Ice Cream for a Year, exclusive Handel’s T-shirts, free cones, frisbees, and loads of other swag!The new Handel’s store features 1,615 sq. ft with a walk-up service window. And will serve up local and seasonal flavors including Black Cherry, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Salty Caramel Truffle, and more. The store will offer pickup, delivery, and catering. For more information about the SDSU Handel’s, visit: handelsicecream.comStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Death at the Sign of the Rook is an expansive novel that pokes fun of baroque, classic murder mysteries — but also delivers a fully satisfying, all-the-pieces-click-together ending.