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Come and celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of Lebanon at the San Diego Lebanese Festival, hosted by St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church in El Cajon. Enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine, delicious desserts, folkloric dancing, evening live music, a beer and wine garden, hookah, a kids’ fun zone, and a vibrant marketplace filled with unique vendors and cultural treasures. This family-friendly festival brings the spirit of Lebanon to San Diego with unforgettable food, entertainment, and community celebration. Whether you’re coming for the savory dishes, the sweet treats, the lively music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. St. Ephrem Lebanese Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Mother's Day at SONO, the recently opened modern Italian restaurant in North Park. Co-owner and executive chef Nino Cusimano has crafted a “Buonna Festa Della Mamma” $60 per person prix-fixe menu featuring antipasti, house-made pasta secondi, and dolci. Starters include Frittura Mista with fried calamari and truffle mayo, Crostini di Mortadella with whipped cacio e pepe ricotta and hot honey, and a classic Cesare salad. Pasta courses feature Casarecce al Pistacchio with porcini and cream, Pappardelle al Tartufo e Brasato with shredded short rib and truffle cream, and Spaghettoni ai Gamberi with prawn and shrimp bisque. End the meal with Chef's Choice Dolci for dessert. The interior, curated by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor, takes its cues from 1970s glamour blending organic woods with concrete floors, leather, hand-applied finishes, and pops of pattern, accented by chrome, deep burgundy, and muted blue. Cocktails are led by co-owner Ocean Mohamadi, who has reimagined timeless classics with seasonal ingredients and house infusions. Mother’s Day Reservations recommended: For reservations and more information, visit sononorthpark.com or follow @sononorthpark on Instagram.

Join us in celebrating our 4th anniversary of screening films at UC San Diego Park & Market with a very special presentation of "MEMORIA," the film we opened with in May of 2022. We will be offering a free small popcorn and free small drink for ticket holders. From the extraordinary mind of Palme D’or winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, comes a bewildering drama about a Scottish woman, who, after hearing a loud ‘bang’ at daybreak, begins experiencing a mysterious sensory syndrome while traversing the jungles of Colombia. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

François Truffaut’s first feature is also his most personal. Told through the eyes of Truffaut’s cinematic counterpart, Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), "The 400 Blows" sensitively re-creates the trials of Truffaut’s own childhood, unsentimentally portraying aloof parents, oppressive teachers, and petty crime. The film marked Truffaut’s passage from leading critic to trailblazing auteur of the French New Wave. Essential cinema!

Scientists say we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding and mapping the plants around us. In this episode, we meet the everyday people using an app called iNaturalist to help discover, document and protect biodiversity — sometimes even ending up in scientific papers.

Taking place on May 17, 2026, The Arcades music festival will showcase the Conrad Prebys Music Center reimagined, presenting over 7 hours of music spanning the entire building. This is definitely an experience that is not one to be missed! The Arcades, an undergraduate collage of music, is a UC San Diego student-led music festival seeking to showcase undergraduate talent. Featuring genres ranging from opera to hardcore metal and everything in between, the inaugural edition of The Arcades is an exciting synthesis of the diversity and talent that UC San Diego's student population has to offer. Organized by a team of undergraduate students, the idea for a student-run festival was initiated by Professor Steven Schick. Programming, administrative matters, live audio and sound, marketing, as well as performances will feature undergraduates at the forefront, providing them with the exciting opportunity to showcase their talents at a world-class institution. The Arcades will spotlight hundreds of talented musicians with many of these performers having their live audience debut at the festival.

Book & lyrics by Ali Viterbi Music & lyrics by Toby Singer In 1940s Budapest, two Jewish figures rose to prominence. One was Hannah Senesh. The second was Rudolf Kastner. Yet of the two, Senesh is the only to enter the Jewish people’s pantheon of heroes. History remembers Kastner as a villain, while it lauds Senesh as one of its greatest heroes. But really: when we look back into the dark, what story will we tell? So asks the opening lyric of "Budapest, Budapest," which tells the unknown story of Rudolf Kastner and asks: What is the cost of redemption? What does it mean to be a hero?

Spring is in the air at Rustic Root! Set in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, Rustic Root invites guests to immerse themselves in an all-new garden-in-the-sky escape at Wisteria Rooftop on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. The seasonally transformed rooftop is decked out in cascading wisterias, a fresh open-air ambiance, and a newly curated spring cocktail program, perfect for springtime lounging and golden-hour cocktails with friends. Tickets are $20 per person, each including two signature cocktails. Gather friends and come celebrate the launch of Wisteria Rooftop – reserve your spot today via OpenTable! Facebook / Instagram

We want to hear from you! The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) invites you to attend the first Focus Group Meeting regarding the Tiered Winery Rural Residential (RR) Expansion Project. This project is part of an ongoing update to the Tiered Winery Ordinance, following a 2024 Feasibility Analysis. Through this project, the County will be looking at how different types of wineries could operate in RR zones under clear and consistent criteria. The project will entail changes to zoning rules, new operating standards, and a review of potential environmental effects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Meeting Discussion Topic: Draft Zoning Ordinance Changes At this meeting, we will focus on drafted Tiered Winery Ordinance changes being proposed. We are looking for participation from community members who are residents in RR zones, business associates, agritourism partners, and agricultural resource organizations. Additionally, we will go over both noise buffers/setbacks for amplified live music and outdoor seating capacity for Boutique Wineries. The goal of this meeting is to obtain feedback on draft changes to the Winery Ordinance that fosters a thriving agricultural economy while maintaining harmony with nearby residents and preserved open spaces. PDS will host this in-person hybrid meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Noon. If you would like interpretation services at this meeting, please contact Ashley Rivero in your preferred language at PDS.LongRangePlanning@sdcounty.ca.gov by Friday, May 8, 2026. Please join us at the meeting using the information provided below. • When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Noon to 1 p.m. • Virtual Link: https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/84503223786?pwd=oOtoUHQf5Moc7qaXRXJVG2mF4UlV8a.1 • Where: 5560 Overland Ave., Room 172, San Diego, CA 92123 Two additional participation opportunities are anticipated and are listed below. If interested, please wait for future updates on those opportunities. Focus Group Meeting #2: How Feedback was Incorporated – This meeting will go over drafted operational standards, permitting pathways, and criteria's that were gathered by the community and vetted by County departments. The anticipated meeting date is mid-June 2026. Open House – This is an opportunity to ask County staff any remaining questions on the draft Tiered Winery Ordinance changes and provide any comments before staff brings the draft language to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. The anticipated date for the Open House is mid-July 2026. Please help us spread the word - share this message with family, friends, neighbors, businesses, and colleagues! For more information about the project, please visit this link: Tiered Winery - Rural Residential Expansion | Engage San Diego County. To receive updates on this project, please subscribe to the email list. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Rivero at PDS.LongRangePlanning@sdcounty.ca.gov or (619) 629-4438.

Experience beautiful handbell music and great vibes on May 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. (PDT). It's the perfect way to welcome spring with some harmony and community spirit. Don't miss out on this lively, in-person concert — bring your friends and enjoy the music!