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This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relaxation as they age.  Please wear flat supportive shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided. Audience: Recommended for elementary school-aged children through adults Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Join us for a family event featuring award-winning author and illustrator LeUyen Pham, in conversation with UC Irvine scholar Long Bui and U.C. San Diego lecturer Anh-Thu Ngo about art and comics.  Registration is highly encouraged at tinyurl.com/missionvalleyleuyen.  Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 9+.

The La Jolla Historical Society continues its free Growing Together series with a family-friendly celebration of art and community in partnership with the Murals of La Jolla. Taking place Sunday, May 3 from 12–2 p.m., the event invites families to explore La Jolla’s vibrant public art scene through a self-guided mini mural tour, complete with a downloadable map, scavenger hunt, music, and hands-on activities at each stop. Shaded stations will also feature mural highlights and additional information for those who want to keep exploring beyond the event. The afternoon includes a hands-on workshop led by Kaori Fukuyama, as well as a separate collaborative mural where guests of all ages can contribute to a shared community artwork. Along with Murals of La Jolla, La Jolla Historical Society is also working with Songs4Smiles, a student-run nonprofit of students from the San Diego Youth Symphony, to provide live music to eventgoers. Families can also enjoy lawn games, creative play, and food available for purchase, making it a lively and welcoming way to experience La Jolla’s outdoor gallery. For more information, visit www.lajollahistory.org or call (858) 459-5335. La Jolla Historical Society on Facebook / Instagram

The Easter Bunny has arrived at Parkway Plaza! Celebrate the season with the whole family and capture memorable moments from March 21 through April 4! Photos with the Easter Bunny are available Monday–Saturday, starting at 11a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday from Noon –6 p.m.

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center invites the community to its annual Seedling Soirée, an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, community connection, and garden-grown inspiration. Set in Olivewood’s vibrant spring garden, this signature fundraising event will be held on May 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will bring together local chefs, mixologists, brewers, and winemakers as the community gathers to celebrate Olivewood’s transformative work in nutrition education, environmental stewardship, and health equity, while raising vital support to further grow and make an impact. Olivewood invites guests to indulge in a farm-to-table 'forage & feast' experience curated by esteemed chefs, Kitchenistas, brewers, distillers, and vintners from across San Diego County. Against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens, guests will savor one-of-a-kind appetizer bites crafted from locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The evening will include garden-inspired cocktails and food, live music, and the opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the Seedling Soirée will bolster Olivewood’s mission-driven programs to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy and intergenerational leadership. The 2026 Seedling Soiree chefs and purveyors include: Adrian Villareal - Tahona Andy Weiss - The Smoking Gun Aureny Aranda - Au Gourmet Cindy Quiñonez - Parada Del Mar Christina Ng - The Berry Good Food Foundation Flor Franco - Indulge Catering and Casa de Flor Kevin Templeton - barleymash, Spill the Beans, The Smoking Gun Olivewood Kitchenistas Olivewood Garden to Kitchen Interns Sandra Orozco - Rancho Con Sabor Logan Mitchell - Colins & Coupe Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz - bica Jiomar Diaz - Paella Chef Robin Ross - Cupcakes Squared Belching Beaver BOOCHCRAFT Hasta Mañana Cantina Rejon Tequila Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Valentina Vineyards Tickets for the 2026 Seedling Soirée are $250 per person, with a sliding scale offered to ensure accessibility for all members of the community. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Tickets can be purchased at https://olivewoodgardens.org/seedling-soiree/. For information about sponsorships, please contact Jennifer Walker at jwalker@olivewoodgardens.org. ### About Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is a nonprofit organization in National City, California, dedicated to impacting and inspiring communities through food, health, and environmental education. Since 2010, Olivewood has provided hands-on garden and nutrition programs that inspire youth and families to make healthful and sustainable choices. Learn more at www.olivewoodgardens.org.   Olivewood Gardens on Instagram and Facebook

The Avett Brothers return to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, this time with Mike Patton! Three-time Grammy Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, "I and Love and You." In 2012, "The Carpenter" hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200, followed by "Magpie and the Dandelion" in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. In 2016, the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The 2017 documentary, "May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers" (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio), chronicles the process of writing 2016’s "True Sadness," which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums, #1 on Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored 2 Grammy nominations. The film received high praise upon its release theatrically and on HBO, and it is currently available on DVD/Blu-Ray/VOD. In 2019, the band released their tenth studio album, Closer Than Together, featuring the single “High Steppin'” which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The band's latest album, "The Third Gleam," debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, #1 Rock Albums, and #1 Vinyl Albums, and the single “Victory" hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The Avett Brothers stayed connected to fans amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by playing two sold out drive-in shows at Charlotte Motor Speedway. "Swept Away," a musical inspired by and featuring the music of The Avett Brothers, premiered in January 2022 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre to rave reviews from audiences and critics and recently wrapped a limited pre-Broadway engagement at D.C.’s Arena Stage. The band closed out 2023 with their 20th annual hometown New Year's Eve celebration and toured across the country for much of the following year, including a stop at The Rady Shell in Fall 2024. Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell, presented by Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony orchestra does not appear on this concert. The Avett Brothers on Facebook / Instagram

As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, he has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. In 2015, he released "Before This World," the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career. James has won multiple GRAMMY Awards, has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame and in February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences selected him its MUSICARES Person of the Year. He was also awarded the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2012. In November of 2015, James was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor and in December of 2016 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, which are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts. In early 2020 he released "Break Shot," a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. He also released his newest album, American Standard, his 19th studio album, which earned him the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honor of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades. Over the past few years James has toured extensively in Europe, Canada and the US as well as recent stops in Tokyo, Manila, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell presented by AEG/Goldenvoice. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. James Taylor on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Learn to arrange flowers like your favorite Native Poppy designers in this fun, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop. Each month, we create a brand-new signature mood board to guide our seasonal color palette to inspire the flower designs featured in our shops — and in this class. Every workshop in the Color Play Series is unique and designed to be taken as a stand-alone experience or as part of a year-long journey through color. Your class will cover all the fundamentals of Flower Arranging 101 while highlighting our signature seasonal color pairings, with extra instruction tailored to your skill level. It’s the perfect way to build your floral skills, spark your creativity, and make something beautiful to take home. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and hands-on assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All materials, tools, and fresh seasonal flowers to create our signature classic arrangement - A Flower Arranging 101 Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Access to the monthly Color Series Mood Board featuring our curated seasonal palette - A self-serve tea bar with light refreshments - Plus: the floral arrangement you design to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

“Trial by Jury,” Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operetta, a gem rarely performed by major opera companies, returns to San Diego County for the first time since 2009 on April 25 & 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Escondido, courtesy of Genesis Opera Theatre. The 30-minute operetta in English is a fast-paced contemporary courtroom circus where love, law and public opinion collide in the most delightfully ridiculous ways. Imagine sharp suits, social-media-level drama, your favorite reality TV show, and a legal system that’s just as theatrical as the people in it. Gilbert & Sullivan’s signature wit, speed and musical charm are clever, chaotic and irresistibly fun. Genesis Opera Theatre production features an all-star cast of talent drawn from Southern California’s San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties, is directed by Patrick Anderson with musical director Abraham Fabella. “This fun production will be a new experience for most who attend. And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites. I’m thrilled to be able to share this program with new audiences and seasoned operagoers alike,” says Genesis Opera Theatre founder Cynthia Leigh. Proceeds from the performances Saturday April 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 26 at 3 p.m. benefit Genesis Opera Theatre and Trinity Episcopal Church. Genesis Opera Theatre’s mission is to make opera accessible to people of all ages for a reasonable price, and with the hope of inspiring young people to explore the art form further as participants or patrons. Donations are welcome at GenesisOperaTheatre.com.