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On Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m., join the Coronado Public Library as we welcome UCSD’s Dr. Terrance Sejnowski who will share insights into the future impacts of AI on education and learning. Classrooms, teachers, lessons, homework, reading, writing, and arithmetic look the same today as they did when we were children, what will the future bring to education? How will artificial intelligence (AI) and personal social robots shape the next generation? This lecture is based his personal experiences with "Learning How to Learn," a wildly popular Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), with 6 million viewers in 200 countries, his insights from how brains learn, and the recent developments in AI described in his book ChatGPT and the Future of AI. This free lecture is open to all. Terry Sejnowski received his Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University. He was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School before joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins, where he was a Professor of Biophysics. He currently holds the Francis Crick Chair at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies and is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, where he is co-director of the Institute for Neural Computation. He also is the founding editor-in-chief of Neural Computation and is currently President of the Neural Information Processing Systems Foundation Board. In 1992, Sejnowski co-authored "The Computational Brain" with Patricia Churchland and in 2002 the book "Liars, Lovers, and Heroes; What the New Brain Science Reveals About How We Become Who We Are with Steven R. Quartz." His book, "The Deep Learning Revolution," was published by the MIT Press in 2018. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-festival-hold-44617

San Diego Italian Film Festival Presents: "Marcella," 2025 Thursday June 25, 7 p.m. La Paloma Theatre Marcella Hazan changed how we cook and experience Italian food. A disabled woman trained as a scientist, Marcella never cooked until she immigrated to America. But through her cookbooks and teaching – and an uncompromising commitment to Italian tradition – her impact was felt in millions of American home kitchens. The story of Marcella’s extraordinary life is told by friends, family, and culinary stars including Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, April Bloomfield, Lidia Bastianich, her son Giuliano Hazan, and her husband and writing partner, Victor Hazan. Italian with English subtitles. www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com La Paloma Theatre 471 S. Coast Hwy. 101

Sound Bath + Reiki in San Diego | Energy Healing & Deep Relaxation Join us for a restorative Sound Bath and Reiki in San Diego, an immersive energy healing experience designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore inner balance. This San Diego wellness event blends guided meditation, the vibrational healing of quartz crystal singing bowls, and gentle Reiki energy healing to support deep relaxation and emotional grounding. What to Expect We begin with a grounding guided meditation to help you settle into the body and breath. As you rest comfortably, layers of resonant sound from quartz crystal singing bowls create a full-body relaxation experience. During the sound bath, Reiki energy healing is gently offered to participants to support energetic balance and nervous system regulation. Reiki is a light-touch (or hands-off) energy healing practice that encourages relaxation, emotional release, and energetic alignment. No experience with Reiki or sound baths is necessary. Simply lie down, get comfortable, and receive. What’s Included • Yoga beds • Pillows, blankets, bolsters • Water and tea Everything is provided for your comfort. The Meditation Nook – Kearny Mesa, San Diego: 4710 Ruffner St, Suite C. San Diego, CA 92111 Free parking available in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Spots are limited and Sound Bath + Reiki events in San Diego typically fill in advance. Reserve your space today. Follow for weekly San Diego sound bath, Reiki, and meditation events: @savvy_staci @the.meditation.nook If you’ve been searching for: • Sound Bath San Diego • Reiki San Diego • Energy Healing San Diego • Meditation in San Diego • Wellness events in Kearny Mesa This experience is for you. This Session Is Ideal If You’re Looking For: • Stress relief • Nervous system regulation • Energy healing • Emotional release • Deep relaxation • A peaceful reset • A San Diego sound bath experience

Enjoy the contemporary/ancient art of storytelling, alive and well, in the secluded and enchanting garden space of the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, in the heart of downtown. Tales from the Asian Pacific Rim will delight all from ages 12 and up. Dynamic members of Storytellers of San Diego are there to weave the spell of cultural and heritage stories, bringing them vividly to life in this intimate garden oasis. Meet Jim Dieckmann, James Nelson-Lucas and Fred Laskowski in an afternoon to stir the imagination. Spend time at the gallery exhibit, and then relax in the garden setting to stories.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 9, as we celebrate the grand opening of the newest Handel's Ice Cream location in Carmel Mountain Ranch! Located in the Carmel Mountain Plaza, Handel’s invites the community to join them starting at 11 a.m. for a fun-filled day celebrating the arrival of their premium, small-batch ice cream. Get there early, as the first 30 guests in line starting at 11 a.m. will receive an exclusive Handel’s spoon. Throughout the day, guests can also look forward to exciting raffles and promotional giveaways. The Carmel Mountain Ranch location will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., offering 48 rotating flavors made fresh daily, as well as pickup and delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates, and catering services. For more information about Handel’s Carmel Mountain Ranch, visit https://handelsicecream.com/store/carmel-mountain-ranch/ or follow them on Instagram at @handelscarmelmountain.

A laugh-out-loud night with headliner Amy Miller bringing razor‑sharp wit, wildly relatable stories, and punchlines you’ll love! Comedy Show in Pacific Beach Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Location: 722 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs as Amy Miller hits Pacific Beach! If your ideal night includes hanging with friends, meeting random cool people, and laughing so hard you forget about your regrets, situationship, or that one time you called your teacher "mom"… this is probably your move. Here’s the deal: Doors at 7:30 — grab a drink and claim your seat Show at 8:00 — we get right into it Small room = no bad seats and nowhere to hide if you laugh weird Hang after the show, meet people, keep the night rolling Full bar + food available for purchase Tickets are limited (actually though), and these shows tend to fill up before you could think of an analogy that would emphasize how quick these tickets sell out (ex. faster than parking spots downtown on a friday night). Comedy, connections, and good vibes await—don’t miss out! Amy Miller on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a solo exhibition by artist Kate Kennedy, curated by Thumbprint Gallery and presented in the front main gallery space at Distinction Gallery, opens on Saturday, August 8, at 317 E. Grand Ave., Suite A, Escondido, CA 92025. The opening reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. as part of the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Escondido, a community-wide celebration of local galleries, museums, and creative spaces. The evening will feature live music, with drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar, located inside the Distinction Gallery arts complex. The exhibition presents a new body of figurative works by Kennedy, whose practice spans representational drawing and painting. Her vivid colors and delicate lines are a sight to behold! Since 2009, Thumbprint Gallery has built a reputation throughout Southern California for championing artwork that blends the offbeat, contemporary, and surreal. The gallery has become known for its strong curatorial voice and history of introducing emerging artists to wider audiences. For more than twenty years, Distinction Gallery has showcased contemporary work by both emerging and established artists, cultivating a worldwide reputation while remaining a cornerstone of the San Diego arts community. This collaboration brings together Thumbprint Gallery’s curation and Distinction Gallery’s legacy to spotlight Kennedy's latest work. Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Come on out for an amazing night of stand-up comedy! JENNIFER GABLE LIVE IN SAN DIEGO Friday, June 12 • 9:30 p.m. National Lampoon: The Yellow Door — Gaslamp Quarter Get ready for a late-night comedy showcase with touring headliner Jennifer Gable — bringing her fearless storytelling, sharp crowd work, and high-energy stand-up to San Diego for one night only. Featuring Reid Clark, Julie Weidmann, and Roman Reyes Fresh off an international tour through Europe, Jennifer has recently headlined shows across Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Arizona, Reno, DC, and San Diego, while becoming a regular at top clubs including the legendary Hollywood Improv. You may have seen her on: Comedy Time LIVE Local television appearances Her hit Comedy Dynamics specials streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Hulu Her debut special has already pulled in 100K+ views online, and her newest special — I Get Deja Vu Sometimes — is arriving soon on major streaming platforms. Jennifer’s comedy blends confidence, chaos, and brutally funny honesty, making every show feel spontaneous, personal, and wildly entertaining. Touring headliner energy Sharp crowd work + big punchlines Late-night comedy in an intimate showroom National Lampoon: The Yellow Door — 750 Sixth Ave, San Diego Friday, June 12 at 9:30 p.m. Show Tickets at nlyellowdoor.com

Don’t miss the epic finale of Westwind Brass Series with jaw-dropping brass performances live! Westwind Brass Season Finale featuring brass musicians from Patrick Henry High School — a triumphant close to a wonderful year of music Westwind Brass on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for an awesome live performance with the Left Coast Woodwind Quintet! This talented group brings woodwind magic right to you, offering a fun and engaging in-person experience. Whether you're a music lover or just looking for a chill way to spend your day, this event's got you covered. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy incredible tunes up close and personal! Westwind Brass on Facebook / Instagram