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"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history.  A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga, all with their personal blessings.  His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200.  Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role. VIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour Packages are available for this show. Follow this link for more information on VIP packages. --- Special Guest Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times), has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle, Nick Offerman, Jack Black, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).  Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Be advised that this concert will contain strobe lighting elements. "Weird Al" Yankovic on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Alma San Diego Downtown 1047 5th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 Limited Spots Available! Join us for a special rooftop edition of our signature Flower Arranging 101 workshop, hosted at the beautiful Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Set above the city with sweeping downtown views, this hands-on class offers a creative, welcoming space to learn the foundations of floral design. This workshop is designed for beginners and curious creatives alike. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll learn the core mechanics of arranging while creating a lush, garden-style centerpiece using seasonal blooms. We’ll cover foundational techniques including shape, balance, and natural movement—giving you the tools to design with both intention and ease. For a seamless arrival, valet parking is included for the day. After the workshop, guests are invited to continue the experience with 20% off food and beverage at Alma’s Leave of Absence rooftop bar & restaurant or The Café + Lobby Bar—perfect for easing into the rest of your day. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: BeeWorthy Farms 441 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 Limited Spots Available! Join us on the farm for a morning immersed in flowers, rooted in place and seasonality. This Flower Arranging 101 workshop invites you to tour the fields at BeeWorthy Farms before arranging with flowers grown right there on the land—harvested just that morning. This foundation-building class covers all the core mechanics of Flower Arranging 101 while highlighting the beauty of working with flowers grown and harvested on a single local farm. Using blooms exclusively from BeeWorthy Farms, color, texture, and form are guided by what’s in season and available in the fields that day. Designed for beginners and curious creatives alike, this workshop begins with a guided farm tour led by the growers at BeeWorthy Farms, followed by a hands-on Flower Arranging 101 workshop on-site. The experience offers a deeper connection to the land, the flowers, and the process—from field to finished arrangement. The BeeWorthy Farms tour begins promptly at 9:30 a.m., followed by two hours of flower arranging workshop. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Julie Delpy patron of the 6th edition of the San Diego French Film Festival A special focus on women’s voices and stories from across the Francophone world marks the 6th edition. Presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, the San Diego French Film Festival returns for its sixth edition from May 3 to 7, 2026, at THE LOT La Jolla and the Carlsbad City Library. This year’s theme celebrates women’s voices and stories in francophone cinema, featuring a powerful selection of French-language films (with English subtitles) that highlight women’s perspectives and creative talent from across the French-speaking world. The Festival is honored to welcome Julie Delpy as Patron of its sixth edition. An internationally acclaimed actor, director, and screenwriter, Delpy has appeared in more than 30 films and received nominations for three César Awards and two Academy Awards. Her latest film, "Meet the Barbarians" ("Les Barbares"), which she directed and stars in, will be presented on May 4, followed by an in-person Q&A. “This year’s festival highlights the diversity, creativity, and strength of women’s voices in francophone cinema,” said Julie Ripoll, Executive Director of the Alliance Française San Diego. “We are proud to welcome internationally acclaimed filmmakers and offer San Diego audiences the opportunity to experience these powerful stories and engage directly with the artists behind them.” Distinguished guests include Adrien Frier, Consul of France in Los Angeles; music director Victor le Masne, producer Marianne Maddalena; directors Erige Sehiri, Nathan Ambrosioni, and André Nerman; actor Caroline Amiguet; and Clay Epstein, founder of Film Mode Entertainment, who will moderate discussions. Festival Highlights Featuring films from Canada, Cameroon, Tunisia, France, and the USA, with directors of Vietnamese, Congolese, and Italian heritage, the Festival selection highlights the rich cultural and artistic diversity of the francophone world. Opening Night Gala – May 3 The Festival opens with "Colors of Time" ("La Venue de l’avenir," 2025), directed by Cédric Klapisch, a luminous portrait of women across generations. The screening will be followed by a red-carpet gala reception with champagne, live entertainment, and French DJs. In Conversation with Julie Delpy – May 4 "Meet the Barbarians" ("Les Barbares," 2024), directed by and starring Julie Delpy, is a bold and satirical exploration of community, identity, and belonging. With sharp wit and a distinctly female perspective, the film examines prejudice and the vital role women play in shaping social change. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the filmmaker. Stories of Love and Resilience – May 5 "The One I Loved" ("Moi qui t’aimais"), directed by Diane Kurys, reflects on the life of Simone Signoret. That evening, "Promised Sky" ("Promis le ciel"), directed by Erige Sehiri, presents a powerful story of exile and solidarity. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. Young audiences and Filmmaker Spotlight – May 6 The animated feature "The Sacred Cave" ("La Grotte sacrée") introduces young audiences to African storytelling traditions. "Later, Out of Love" ("Les Enfants vont bien"), directed by Nathan Ambrosioni, offers an intimate portrait of motherhood and independence, followed by a Q&A with the director. Closing Night – May 7 The Festival concludes with "Welcome to Iceland" ("Bienvenue en Islande"), directed by André Nerman, a moving story of maternal courage filmed in part in San Diego, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. At THE LOT La Jolla, audiences can also experience Summer Beats (Ma Frère), directed by Lise Akoka and Romane Guéret, a vibrant coming-of-age story. For updates on the film schedule, guest appearances, and ticket sales, follow the San Diego French Film Festival on Instagram (@sdfrenchfilmfestival) and Facebook (@sdfrenchfilmfestival) or subscribe to the newsletter of the Alliance Francaise San Diego on www.afsandiego.org About the San Diego French Film Festival The San Diego French Film Festival debuted in 2021 as a fully online event. In 2022, the festival embraced a hybrid format, drawing 150 attendees and featuring special guests such as actress Eugenia Kuzmina and producer Clay Epstein. The 2023 edition expanded to a three-day in-person event, welcoming around 300 guests and showcasing appearances by actors Laura Weissbecker and Mehdi Ajroudi and Grammy Award-winning musician Nathalie Bonin. The 2024 edition continued this upward momentum, presenting a four-day celebration of cinema with an engaging lineup of films and guest speakers, including Academy Awards Oscar Producer Antoine de Cazotte. In 2025, the festival celebrated Love in all its form, and welcomed actor Max Boublil and film director Gregory Boutboul. Sponsors of the event include Platinum Sponsors Villa Albertine - Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, City of San Diego Gold Sponsors Le Petit Journal Los Angeles, The LOT, Lycee Français de San Diego, events.com, San Diego French American School, Au Clair de Lune, City of Carlsbad Silver Sponsors: Ingrid Pasco, Film Mode Entertainment, Jonville Team, Rove Concepts, Francaise Le Shop, Jonathan Le Salon, TV5 Monde Bronze Sponsors: Clotilde French Bookstore, Desserts by Clement, Cuisinery, Language Academy, The Maids San Diego, Huttopia, Grande Colonial, Savory Farms, All Coastal Dental, Elle Jauffret, Lotzof Orthodontics Partners Institut Français, Vanguard Culture About the Alliance Française San Diego The Alliance Francaise San Diego was founded in 1927 and is part of a network of more than 105 chapters of Alliances in the United States and more than 830 affiliates in 128 countries on every continent. Its mission is to teach French and promote francophone cultures via social and cultural events. The Alliance Française was founded in 1883 by a group of intellectuals, including the scientist Louis Pasteur, the diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps, the writer Jules Verne, and the publisher Armand Colin, to name a few. Having an Alliance Française in San Diego is pursuing their ideal to make French shine abroad. Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring Workshop When: Saturday, May 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers and flour take center stage in this workshop, where hand-tied floral design meets the art of floral sourdough scoring. Floral forms and patterns become the inspiration for scoring designs, translating botanical beauty into edible art. This collaborative workshop begins with hand-tied flower arranging, where you’ll learn how to create a beautifully wrapped floral bundle using fresh seasonal blooms. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll explore balance, color pairing, and foundational techniques. The workshop continues with floral sourdough scoring led by Katrina of The Sourdough Mama. Using a prepared sourdough loaf, you’ll translate floral forms and patterns into a scored design before taking your loaf home to bake and enjoy—no baking experience is required. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Paul Simon is coming to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! The legendary singer-songwriter has announced plans for a US and Canada summer tour as he extends his "A Quiet Celebration Tour," following a highly successful and critically acclaimed US tour last year. The experience was so encouraging that Simon was inspired to expand and play in some of the best outdoor summer venues in North America.  The show will be in two parts, opening with the performance of the Grammy-nominated masterpiece Seven Psalms. This beautiful 33-minute continuous piece of music was heralded by the press worldwide – Variety called it "Quietly stunning...unlike any other Simon album" and Rock Cellar hailed it as “a stunning achievement from an artist with a career full of them.” After a brief intermission, the show will resume with Simon performing many of his greatest hits and many deep cuts celebrating the breadth of his career.  The tour will begin on June 4 in Palo Alto, CA with dates at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, Tanglewood in Lenox, MA, Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY and ending at Ravinia in Highland Park, IL July 18. The band will include: Edie Brickell (vocals), Mark Stewart (guitar), Bakithi Kumalo (bass), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Mick Rossi (piano, keys), Gyan Riley (guitar), Matt Chamberlin (drums), Nancy Stagnitta (flute), Caleb Burhans (viola) and Eugene Friesen (cello).  Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell, presented by AEG Touring / Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert. Paul Simon on Facebook / Instagram

Space 4 Art presents "Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency," a group exhibition curated by Alessandra Moctezuma, Gallery Director and Professor of Fine Art at San Diego Mesa College. The third in a series of exhibitions at Art Produce Gallery in 2026, the exhibition opens with a public reception on April 18 from 4-7 p.m. and will remain on view through May 14. In keeping with Space 4 Art’s mission to promote meaningful dialogue and creative exchange, Moctezuma will lead a Conversation with the Artists on Thursday, May14 from 6-8 p.m. "Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency" brings together artists who view art as a tool to disrupt and to sound an alert. Emerging from a moment of heightened political and social tension, the exhibition reflects on a year marked by widespread protest and renewed public resistance to policies that have caused national and global instability. In the United States and across the world, people have taken to the streets in response to political extremism, social inequity, environmental crisis, and the erosion of civil rights. Artists, too, have responded using their practices to question power, confront injustice, and refuse silence. The exhibition examines the role of art as a catalyst for awareness and action. Through diverse materials and approaches, the featured works expose systems of power, challenge historical amnesia, and confront our impulse to look away. Some artworks mourn loss, others invite participation, and still others demand accountability. Together, they insist that artistic expression can function as a form of civic engagement and resistance. Curator Alessandra Moctezuma frames unrest as a necessary friction that makes change possible. The exhibition invites viewers to look inward, and examine their own position and experiences within the social and political structures the works reveal. Produced by Space 4 Art and presented at Art Produce Gallery, the exhibition is part of ongoing efforts to support artists and activate cultural dialogue across the region through the Prebys Foundation’s Arts Ecosystem Grant. The exhibit includes artists: Doris Bittar, Jennifer de Poyen, Electronic Disturbance Theater (EDT), Patricia Frischer, Terri Hughes-Oelrich, Linda Litteral, Nicole Gonzalez, Nick McPherson (Nicholas Danger), Teresa Mill, Michelle Montjoy, Marcos Ramirez, Katie Ruiz, and Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez (Sew Loka). The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m. and a closing event featuring a gallery walk-through and artist conversation led by curator Alessandra Moctezuma on Thursday, May 14 from 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours Fridays from 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays from 12-6 p.m. through May 14; and by appointment. Location: Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104. About Space 4 Art Space 4 Art is a San Diego-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting artists and strengthening the region’s cultural ecosystem through exhibitions, public programming, and community engagement. Space 4 Art on Facebook / Instagram

Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) is shining a spotlight on one of the neighborhood’s most iconic—and often overlooked—architectural styles with its upcoming Mid-Century Modern Weekend event, a celebration of design, community, and preservation. Home to one of the region’s largest concentrations of mid-century architecture, Mission Hills features work by celebrated architects like Frederick Liebhardt, Lloyd Ruocco, and Homer Delawie. “In 20 years, we’ve never focused exclusively on this important genre,” says MHH co-founder Barry Hager. “It’s time.” The May event is designed as a dynamic two-day experience. The weekend begins Friday, May 15 with the debut of the Modernism Mixer, an exclusive reception hosted at a private mid-century home in Mission Hills. Guests will enjoy sweeping panoramic views from SeaWorld to the University of San Diego, exclusive access to portions of the home’s interior, a curated wine bar, and a surprise VIP guest. A grazing table will be presented by Venissimo Cheese, the preeminent Mission Hills fromagerie known for its exceptional selection of gourmet cheeses from around the world. “This is exactly the kind of experience our members have been asking for,” says events chair Sharon Lieder. “It’s a stunning setting and a unique way to connect.” The celebration continues Saturday, May 16, with MHH’s Annual Spring Lecture. Guests will enjoy coffee, light refreshments, and the ever-popular vendor showcase, offering inspiration and practical insights for maintaining and enhancing historic homes. The lecture will feature Keith York, a leading author and expert on mid-century modern homes in Southern California, and Dave Hampton, a modernism craft authority and curator of major exhibits exploring San Diego’s mid-century art and architecture. Beyond celebration, the weekend supports MHH’s core mission of preservation. “With growing pressure on historic resources, this work is more important than ever,” Lieder adds. Mid-Century Modern Weekend promises an inspiring and memorable experience celebrating architecture, community, and the future of preservation. Special Thanks to MHH Event Sponsors: Agents of Architecture | Chism Bros. Painting | Jackson Design & Remodeling | Modern Sandiego | Sandbox Investments + Advisory Tickets to the Modernism Mixer must be purchased online ahead of time. Location: Address to be provided to ticket holders one week before the event. * Tickets to the Modernism Mixer are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Tickets to the Spring Lecture may be purchased on the day of the event or online. Members: $35 Non-Members: $45 Mission Hills Heritage on Instagram

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. This program is recommended for ages 3-5. Presented by Write Out Loud. Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end. Audience: Young children Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook