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A Hip Hop takeover is coming to the North City district in San Marcos on Friday, May 29 as the “Dancing in the Street” series returns, bringing a free outdoor dance night held alongside the popular weekly Farmers Market. This month’s dance style is Hip Hop Fitness, featuring a high-energy night of street-style movement led by the professional dancers of Bella Lux Entertainment. The evening begins with a special Hip Hop performance from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., setting the tone before the crowd is invited to learn the moves themselves during a guided dance class from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The night wraps up with open dancing and a live DJ from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Between sets, guests can explore the Friday night farmers market, grab sips and bites from North City’s eateries, enjoy live piano and DJ sets, and head back to the dance floor throughout the evening. Visit: https://www.northcity.com/events/dancing

Sazón Live 2026! A cultural convergence dance, music and multimedia arts showcase. Presented by Mexican folkloric dance ensemble Sazonadas. Honoring Legendary Latine Divas through performance and visual arts of Huasteca regions, Sinaloa, Veracruz, Jalisco, Brazil and beyond! Featuring the vibrant Samba Queen Jessica Mercado and sultry singer songwriter Talia Morales. Join us at the Centro Cultural de la Raza for an unforgettable in-person live on-stage show. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and dynamic rhythms that will transport through the diversity of Latin cultures. A celebration for everyone. This unique experience will inspire your heart and move your feet. Bring your family, rally your squad, get your tickets today! Showcase runtime (including intermission): ~85 minutes Box office opens 45 minutes prior show start time. Co-Sponsored by: Centro Cultural de La Raza Partially Sponsored by: Chicano Park Museum + Music Box SD Questions (text message) 510-463-1481 -or- To be added to waiting list when online tickets sellout Sazonadas on Instagram

Whether guests are newly engaged or finalizing details of the big day, this curated showcase invites them to envision every moment of their wedding weekend at Europa Village. Presented by Folklore Event Rentals, this expansive, property-wide experience will showcase beautifully styled ceremony and reception spaces throughout Bolero, Vienza, and C’est la Vie — each thoughtfully designed by an exceptional collective of wedding planners and creatives. Throughout the afternoon, guests will follow a passport that guides them through a journey featuring culinary tastings from Europa Village’s restaurants (Bolero Restaurante and Vienza – tasting menu here), wine tastings, live music entertainment, interactive installations, and inspiring wedding design moments – and will allow them to meet, connect and book consultations with top weddings planners and vendors. Tickets are ONLY $25 and include full admission, all F&B vendors and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Visit: https://europavillagewinery.ticketspice.com/europa- Europa Village Wineries & Resort on Instagram and Facebook

"On The Spot" - Dating Show is part dating event, part social experiment and it always ends in same-night date nights where ghosting isn’t an option and spontaneity is rewarded. Join barleymash where singles are put on the spot and chemistry is put to the test, all in front of a live audience where matches are made in real time - "Love is Blind" style. One chooser will lead a playful and intentional Q&A, asking three mystery contestants questions and then deciding which contestant they want to take out on a date that night (all without seeing them face-to-face). Whether you’re in the hot seat or cheering from the crowd, it’s the perfect chance to connect, vibe, and maybe even spark something real. Doors open - 6:30 p.m. Live show from 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. After-show mixer: 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Stick around to meet more singles + new friends! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-spot-a-live-dating-show-tickets-1987969890457 On The Spot Dating Show on Instagram

03. Around the World Kids' Camp (Ages 7–13) June Rubin & Inocente Galicia June 15–19: Monday–Friday, 9–11:30 a.m (5 days, 12.5 hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio $210/$230 +$20 materials fee paid to instructor During our five-day art camp, we will have fun making art while learning about art from many places around the world. You will make your own Mexican piñata, paint an African cheetah, fold Japanese origami, draw an Icelandic puffin, paint the pyramids of Egypt, create a San Diego collage, and paint your own Australian tropical fish. We will use watercolor and acrylic paints, origami and decorative papers, tissue paper, crayons, markers, and pencils. June Rubin has been teaching art for over 30 years. She is a graduate of both the University of California, Los Angeles and Art Center College of Design with degrees in art and cultural anthropology. She has an art studio in Liberty Station, Point Loma. She loves teaching art to kids—sharing her enthusiasm for art and encouraging everyone's creativity. Max students: 14 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

April 30 of this year marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon. A new podcast shares the story of a former Marine's experience in that conflict— and the family connection that helped tell the story.

If you have been following the growing body of research into technology use is changing childhood, you have likely come across the work of researcher and professor Jean Twenge. In her latest book “10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World,” she gives parents concrete advice for how to manage screen time based on her research, as well as from her experience as a parent herself.

Gov. Gavin Newsom included no new funding for local journalism in his budget proposal last week, walking back an August 2024 deal with Google to commit $175 million over five years to help the diminishing industry.

Enjoy an iconic Father’s Day with festive dining and entertainment aboard our Premier San Diego Father’s Day Brunch Cruise. Indulge dad in a chef-prepared buffet meal featuring savory and sweet classics, bottomless mimosas, unlimited craft beer, delicious cocktails, top-notch service, and breathtaking views of the city skyline while our live music plays the latest hits and classic favorites. Capture family moments in front of San Diego's famous landmarks, such as Coronado Bay Bridge and USS Midway, from the open-air roof top deck or soak in panoramic views from the comfortable interiors. Celebrate the dad in your life with Father’s Day lunch on the bay] that is as fun as it is scenic! City Cruises on Facebook / Instagram

The Kamil family, Department of Visual Arts, and School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego invite you to the 16th Annual Adam D. Kamil Media Awards Ceremony. Please join us for an evening of film and creativity to honor the memory of Adam Douglas Kamil and showcase the talent of undergraduate UC San Diego students. The Adam D. Kamil Media Awards were developed to help UC San Diego undergraduates polish their skills in film production and to help them realize their creative potential in this field. Adam was a UC San Diego, Visual Arts Media major with a passion for the power of media to connect people. To honor the memory of their son, the Kamil family established the Adam D. Kamil Media Awards. The awards consist of a grand prize of $4,000 and two finalist prizes of $2,000 each. All submissions will be viewable in the Kamil Gallery May 14-20, and in the Kamil Gallery Online. Winners will be announced at the ceremony on May 15, and the prize winning projects will be screened. “We hope that through this award, Adam’s creative spirit will inspire others to develop their talents and to grow as sympathetic and sensitive individuals,” stated Elaine Kamil. UC San Diego Visual Arts on Instagram