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May 21, 28, June 4 from 1-4 p.m. This 3-week course spans a total of 9 hours of instruction. Learn to sew zippers, hoods, pockets and more – along with the importance of following grainlines, and how to properly measure your body and read a pattern. During the process, you’ll make your own hoodie or pullover. Instructor Tracey Herriot will show you simple troubleshooting tips, and walk students through the steps of sewing their own garment. Materials are provided. Note: there is a $15 material fee to be paid to the instructor at the start of the course. Some sewing experience required: you must know how to thread a machine and wind a bobbin. Ages 16+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

May 21, 28, June 4 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome! Instructor Tracey Herriot will introduce students to skills that can be used in all of your future sewing projects. New sewing techniques will be taught each week and when to use them. Sewing techniques include: installing zippers, hemming pants, pockets, Hong Kong seams, how to sew a sleeve (set a sleeve) using different textiles, and much more! Build your own sewing portfolio! All materials provided. Note: there is a material fee for this course. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

May is GBS-CIDP Awareness Month. Lizz hosts her luxurious fashion show, with live Jazz. A portion of the show’s proceeds are donated to the GBS/CIDP Foundation International. This exclusive event features: • The presentation of the latest Lizz Russell Collection • One GBS patient/survivor will be honored with the Robert and Estelle Benson Award • A portion of the proceeds will benefit the GBS/CIDP Foundation International • Celebrity entertainment by harpist Mariea Antoinette, celebrity host, guest speakers, opportunity drawings and more. Lizz Russell is a celebrity fashion and couture designer based in Southern California. She began her professional career designing evening wear and has since caught the attention of countless celebrities in Hollywood and others from across the United States and beyond. The Lizz Russell Collection has expanded from evening wear to include her acclaimed Rose Handbags and exclusive jewelry collection. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Librarians know trivia - do you? Come on down to Storyhouse Spirits, located just across the street from the Downtown Central Library, and put your trivia skills to the test. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Opening Reception for exhibition of drawings and paintings by art students of San Diego artist/art educator Mikey Kettinger. All of Mikey's students, past and present, are invited to submit artwork. All are welcome to view artwork and create artwork during this event. Celebrate and create amazing art by artists of all ages. Mikey Kettinger Art Studio is a community resource for people of all ages and skill levels who want to create, collect and appreciate art. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Free Live Craft Demonstrations this Friday! This Friday, May 5 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Drop by San Diego Craft Collective this Friday for a big crafting experience & enjoy live craft demonstrations from multidisciplinary artists Erin Behling and Lydia Kardos. Enjoy ceramics and woodworking demos and explore where your own creative potential can take you! We'll also be upcycling the world's largest ugly Christmas sweater into pet blankets and other usable items that will be donated to local shelters and rescues. Local Fashion Designer, Tracey Herriot, will lead a group session of sewing and brainstorming as we test, sew, and finish some of the pieces for donation. Come by and watch or jump in and help! On the first Friday of every month, the Arts District in Liberty Station is packed with ways to enjoy the best in life. Whether your visit includes a waterfront walk, a bite & drink from one of the great restaurants or market, or a bit of fun shopping, Craft Collective opens their doors for a fun evening of connecting over craft. Drop in and check out our upcoming workshops, tour our space, or bring a young one in your life for a free, family-friendly craft that evening from 5-6pm. This month, kids will be crafting Mother's Day cards for the special someone(s) in their lives! Each month the children's craft changes, so pop in while you're visiting and get crafty! We can't wait to meet you!

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Napa Valley on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Fortunate Son, by Hundred Acre perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Dana Manison, Western Regional Manager of Fortunate Son, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

NPR's Scott Simon recounts a recent encounter with a certain robust, white-bearded fellow in a red suit.

Who: HOUSE OF ENGLAND, BALBOA PARK What: Coronation Celebration for King Charles III When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday May 6, 2023 Where: International Cottage Stage – Central Lawn Why: Coronation Fever! Free Admission The House of England invites you to join in the celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, taking place on May 6, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. on the central lawn of the international cottages in Balboa Park (near the organ pavilion). The festivities promise to be a grand occasion, filled with joy and merriment. The event will include bagpipers, a Corgi parade, a brass band, dancers, and the "Charles Reveal," all in honor of the newly crowned king. Guests will have the option of enjoying specialty foods, including Coronation Chicken, the same style served at Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation banquet, real-deal English scones with British jam and cream, handcrafted English Toffee, and proper British tea, of course! Garden-party style seating will be provided. The coronation of King Charles III is a momentous occasion that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the ascension of a new monarch. The House of England is proud to host this event and looks forward to sharing this special day with everyone in attendance. Please join us on Saturday, May 6 for this celebration. We can't wait to see you there! Contact: The House of England 2150 Pan American Road W, San Diego, CA 92101

(CANCELED) Get your body moving and grooving! Enjoy this upbeat class of gentle stretching, balance, and you guessed it- dancing it out. Inspired by dance genres of musical theatre and classic jazz, this class will start your day with a smile. Classes are $15 per session Available Thursdays from 9:20 a.m. - 10 a.m. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.org Instructor: Beatrice Crosbie (she/her) is a performer and vocal coach, recently returned to San Diego from NYC. Proud alumni of UCLA’s Musical Theatre undergrad, some of Bea’s favorite credits are 1st International Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Wardrobe/Mrs. Potts us), National Tour of 42nd Street (Diane Lorimer/Dorothy Brock us) and Dr Suess’ Grinch (Grandma Who). Beatrice is passionate about passing on original choreography from some of Broadway’s most iconic shows and exploring the endless possibilities of the voice. For more about Beatrice, follow her on Instagram, @beacrosbie, or visit her website, beatricecrosbie.com.