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Promises2Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for current and former foster children in San Diego County, is holding a 21+ event featuring premium whiskey, scotch, and bourbon tasting together with Barrel & Board. Distilled will take place on Thursday, June 13th at 6 p.m. and will transform attendees into a world of luxury at Veloce Motors The Vault-Miramar (9340 Dowdy Dr Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92126), a unique venue housing rare, exotic, and classic cars. General admission tickets cost $75 and include tastings from multiple distilleries and an artisanal charcuterie board. A VIP experience can be purchased for $150 and includes an exclusive tasting seminar with a sommelier featuring world-class whiskeys, complimentary valet parking, an exclusive gift, and more. Funds raised from the event will support San Diego’s current and former foster children through Promises2Kids programs. About Promises2Kids: Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. For more information visit: promises2kids.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

On Friday, August 2nd, join Ox Coffee for a Beginner's Latte Art Class from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! Tickets are $39.19 and can be purchased via Eventbrite - coffee enthusiasts and novices alike can join this workshop to hone their skills in latte art. During this hands-on session, skilled baristas will guide you through the essentials of steaming milk to perfection, pouring the ideal espresso shot, and creating latte art designs. You'll receive personalized instruction and tips from baristas who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for coffee. Stay Connected on Instagram

On behalf of Centro Cultural de la Raza, you are cordially invited to the opening of Indigenous Borderlands: Weaving Nepantla, Remembering Sacred Relations. This Indigenous Borderlands art exhibition consciously features intergenerational artists and incorporates multimedia forms, including sculpture, paintings, photographs, silk screen prints, installations, digital art, videos, and other cultural forms, that together speak to the visuality of the Indigenous borderlands of the Payomkawichum Kumeyaay on whose lands the Centro Cultural de la Raza stands and other respective Indigenous nations. The exhibited pieces offer a complex visual narrative of the Borderlands of Indigeneity, from which one might enunciate conflictive and regenerative processes of remembering, healing, reclaiming and being. Exhibit runs opens Friday Aug 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. and closes Friday, October 18, 2024 For more information visit: centrodelaraza.com Stay Connected on Instagram

Set sail on a STEAM journey as the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra explores music inspired by the ocean and its inhabitants. With guest educators from Wildcoast, students dive into an integrated learning experience where the power of music fosters a deeper understanding of the crucial role oceans play on our planet. Featuring Conductor Dana Zimbric & The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra Designed for Pre-K – 6th Grade Social-Emotional Learning & Diverse Music CA Arts Standards & Lesson Plans Included Classroom Docents (request when you register) Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101 (Downtown) – paid parking at Horton Plaza Garage – $10 Joan B. Kroc Theatre is at 6611 University Ave, San Diego, 92115 – free parking. Please note: students traveling in private cars are encouraged to attend our concerts at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre to avoid parking fees. For inquiries or assistance, please email us at chuber@classics4kids.org or call 619-231-2311. Please do not contact the theatres directly. Classics 4 Kids is a San Diego Unified School District-approved vendor with a Professional Services Agreement (PSA). Visit: Sound Waves: Water Music Classics 4 Kids on Instagram and Facebook

Caitlin Cronenberg makes an impressive feature directing debut with "Humane," which refuses to fit neatly in any genre ... just like her dad.

The annual influx of charity-seekers to Pakistan's biggest city has gained increased government attention this year as Pakistan steps up efforts to curb begging.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.

We're back with our second annual dog festival, the ultimutt dog-friendly event, Bark Bash 2024. It's an outdoor festival celebrating all things dog and all those that love them! Join us for Bark Bash 2024 on October 20 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and shop with 35+ vendors, dog rescues, and non-profits bringing all things dog! VIP Tickets: Custom Ceramic Paw Print Art Package --> Book as an add-on to this event! (Free Tickets > VIP Ticket Add-ons) Photo Shoot Package --> Book as an add-on to this event! (Free Tickets > VIP Ticket Add-ons) **Profits from all VIP ticket sales will be donated to Shelter to Soldier Free admission, VIP tickets, fun for the whole family (especially the pups!), support local small businesses, agility course, DIY dog crafts, permanent jewelry, bounce house, vineyard hay rides, photos ops (one just for the dogs too!), music & good vibes, plenty of wine & good food, and so much more! Our main stage will be host to fun contests with incredible donated prizes - dog costume contest, best trick contest, & a dog ice cream eating contest! Artisan treats, handmade pet accessories, several local rescues with adoptable pups, artisan handmade goods, dog toys, doggy photo sessions, and more We can’t wait to see & spend the day with you and your fur-iends!!

In this class we will focus on the art of paper folding to achieve beautiful paper sculptures. Focusing on cats and dogs, this class is geared towards beginners and intermediate level origami lovers. We will also learn to interpret origami diagrams and to read origami instructions in books in any language. Origami is a beautiful and extensive art that will bring joy and happiness to your life. Like the grandmaster of origami Akira Yoshizawa said, " When the hands are busy, the heart is serene." Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details. For more information visit: ljathenaeum.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Academic workers on the 23 campuses of California State University are rallying for a new contract. In other news, the Auto Club of Southern California says they are seeing the third fastest week-over-week gas price increase they’ve ever recorded in Southern California. We tell you when gas prices should go down. Plus, the Oceanside Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit titled, “Art For The People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection.” It features art created during the Great Depression through World War 2.