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Saturday, May 9 marks the 34th anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by customers at their mailboxes. The food goes directly to the San Diego Food Bank and other local pantries to help families in San Diego County who are facing hunger. Over the past 30 years, the drive has collected more than 1.94 billion pounds of food nationwide. Yet the need remains high—over 47 million Americans, including 13 million children and 7.4 million seniors, experience food insecurity. The drive is especially important in spring, when many food pantries run low on supplies and school meal programs are unavailable to many children. How to help: Place a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it the San Diego Food Bank and other local food pantries. Together, we can help Stamp Out Hunger® National Association of Letter Carriers’ on Facebook / Instagram

A line that people sometimes remember regarding moderation belongs to Barry Goldwater: “Extremism in the pursuit of liberty is no vice, moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Although Goldwater’s skepticism toward moderation did not fare well in the 1964 presidential election, his words invite us to rethink the nature of moderation and examine who is afraid of this misunderstood virtue and why. In this Knapp Lecture, Aurelian Craiutu, Arthur F. Bentley Professor of Political Science at Indiana University Bloomington, argues that moderation is a complex virtue with many ethical and institutional facets and a fascinating genealogy which is often neglected. His lecture will address the following questions: What kind of virtue is political moderation? What does it mean to be a moderate voice in politics? What are the limits and benefits of moderation? Can moderation be a winning card in our hyper-polarized political world?

Hidden City Sounds: LP and the Vinyl with a Community Jazz Jam California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Thee Sacred Souls, with support from LA LOM and the Womack Sisters, are coming to Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Friday, August 28! Tickets are on sale now.

Join us on April 18 for the Annual Taste of Mira Mesa where you can sample great food from restaurants, bid on silent auction items and win raffles. Proceeds benefit the Mira Mesa High School Foundation who helps students by improving campus programs.

Megs and Davey are Vietnam vets who don’t see much of each other anymore, although they live in the same town. But, on opening day of trout season, Megs shows up to take Davey fishing in honor of their pal Bobby, who died alongside them in war, and to get some closure on the tragic experience they shared. Davey lives with his sister Martha, a plain, lonely high school teacher who acts as his caregiver. He masks his pain with alcohol and refuses to talk about his war experiences. The gregarious, charming Megs tries to hide his own explosively angry tendencies and can’t stop talking about Vietnam. Their friendship is tested when a romantic relationship develops between Megs and Martha. All three characters are “wounded warriors,” struggling to get past their pain, loss and guilt and get on with life. This play is recommended for high school age or older. This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Mar 27, 2026 to Apr 19, 2026 and happens every: Fridays: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada) Saturdays: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada) Sundays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Come see multi-award winning Andrew Polec, take you on a tour of Broadway's Golden Era! Polec, who was nominated for a Craig Noel Award for his work as Monty in "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder" last year at North Coast Rep, will dazzle with hits from "Oklahoma!," "The Music Man," "West Side Story," and "I Do! I Do!." Having classically trained in this genre of music, Andrew will be sure to have you laughing, loving, and singing along! Come along for the ride and exclaim "Oh What a Beautiful Day!" Oh, What a Beautiful Day - Andrew Polec Sings the Golden Age of Musicals will run March 30 and March 31, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $45. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at the Villa Montezuma on March 16 for an adventurous concert of music inspired by ancient history and mythology! Journey back in time with our second Cinballera Salon of 2026, Songs of the Ancient World! Join us on the third Monday of the month, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street, San Diego. We’re celebrating the Ides of March with a concert inspired by ancient times. Some of the greatest operatic masterpieces were inspired by events which took place thousands of years ago, either in the annals of history or in the pages of mythology. From opera excerpts about Roman generals to oratorio arias sung by Hebrew heroines, this will be a historical whirlwind of music! In keeping with the Villa's gracious history, we encourage our guests to dress up for the evening! Gentlemen, dust off your favorite suit and tie, and ladies, here's a chance to wear that dress and hat you've been saving! For March, dress like your favorite ancient character. Come unearth these ancient gems with us!

Hidden City Sounds: Silk Button Butchers with Special Guests Stepwise. The Silk Button Butchers are a fae folk rock band featuring Melody Maker on guitar, Chris Hellings on mandolin, Seth Hansen on violin, Luke Davis on bass, and Norm Antonini California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

April 3 & 4, 2026, Noon - 5 p.m. On April 3 and 4, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CCAE) invites the community to witness the mesmerizing art of live glassblowing in the Cal Club Courtyard. This two-day demonstration, led by renowned glass artist James Stone of Stone & Glass, will showcase the precision, artistry, and transformative beauty of molten glass in motion. Hot Glass, Cold Beer: A Fundraiser for the Arts In the spirit of community support and cultural engagement, we are excited to host “Hot Glass, Cold Beer,” a special fundraising initiative benefiting the CCAE Foundation. James Stone and participating artists will generously donate hand-blown glass cups, which will be given away with a complimentary drink ticket in exchange for a $25 donation. This initiative not only raises vital funds for arts programming but also offers guests a one-of-a-kind keepsake—an artistic reminder of the power of creativity.