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Art, Gardens and Inspiration Bloom on Mother’s Day Weekend Looking for a Mother’s Day outing that feels relaxed, creative and distinctly North County? The 29th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour returns Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Hosted by the nonprofit San Dieguito Art Guild, this beloved self-guided driving tour invites visitors inside eight private homes across North San Diego County — each offering a blend of art, architecture and distinctive gardens. More than 30 Guild artists will exhibit and sell their work throughout the properties, including paintings, ceramics, glass, gourd art, fiber arts, photography and jewelry. Artists are stationed throughout the gardens, creating an open-air gallery experience where guests can meet makers, ask questions and purchase directly. Complimentary refreshments will be served at every stop. Each home offers its own personality and setting. This year’s tour includes properties featuring a pool with a rocky waterfall and sweeping canyon views; dramatic subtropical and desert landscaping; a front yard devoted entirely to succulents; kinetic metal and mosaic yard art; multiple water features; and even resident goats (guests are welcome to greet them, but not touch or feed). Another stop showcases seventeen fruit trees alongside vibrant proteas and exotic succulents, while a coastal home offers a laid-back garden with a soothing fountain and brick fire pit. Tickets are valid both days, and guests are welcome to revisit favorite homes. Many attendees make it an annual tradition — gathering mothers, daughters and friends for a leisurely weekend of beauty, creativity and connection. The tour serves as the Guild’s primary fundraiser of the year. Proceeds support the Guild’s mission to promote artistic understanding and foster artistic growth within the community through education and outreach. A portion of net proceeds will be awarded to visual arts education programs. One featured home will also host TERi Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with special needs. TERi clients create and sell original artwork, with proceeds benefiting their programs and teachers. Tickets are $40 per person and go on sale in early April. They may be purchased at Off Track Gallery (937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas), online at SanDieguitoArtGuild.com, or at any tour home during the event. Well-behaved children 17 and under are free. For more information, visit SanDieguitoArtGuild.com, email pr@sandieguitoartguild.com, or call 760-805-0434. San Dieguito Art Guild on Facebook / Instagram

Kim Phillips-Pea of the Southeast Art Team has been restoring public art throughout southeastern San Diego for five years.

Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.

The daring experimenter Dr. John C. Lilly dedicated his life to radical self-investigation and unlocking the mysteries of consciousness and communication. “My body is my laboratory” was the motto, and his research on the language of dolphins and whales – as well as psychedelics and sensory deprivation – assured his own cult status in 20th-century pop culture as the basis for Ken Russel’s Altered States and Mike Nichols’ The Day of the Dolphin. Directors Michael Almereyda and Courtney Stephens, along with narrator Chloë Sevigny, explore the life of a determined scientist and his experiments into the psychonautical unknown. “An illuminating work of cultural archaeology” "Earth Coincidence paints Lilly as a 20th-century polymath, a one-of-a-kind maverick" —THE FILM STAGE Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Borrego will toast moms with mimosas made with a choice of orange, cranberry or grapefruit juice and crisp mojitos made with rum, lime, mint and club soda, each priced at $10 for the holiday. Shareable dishes will also be available, including mango shrimp ceviche with shrimp, cucumber, mango, cilantro, jalapeño and onion, topped with avocado and served with a tostada, priced at $18; a charcuterie board featuring house-made cheeses such as Barely Buzz, Drunken Goat and brie, paired with prosciutto, marcona almonds, olives, capicola and honeycomb, priced at $18; and scallops with corn puree, charred Brussels and pork belly, priced at $28. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails offers panoramic views of the city skyline and intimate seating areas with stunning views of downtown San Diego and Petco Park. Reservations and more information are available by calling 619-727-4000 or by visiting BorregoRooftopSanDiego.com. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is on Instagram and Facebook at @BorregoRooftop.

Poets Underground Presents CV Slam Fest ’26: A Powerful Fusion of Poetry, Hip-Hop, and Community in Chula Vista CHULA VISTA, CA — April 25, 2026 | 12 p.m. | Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater Poets Underground will present CV Slam Fest ’26, a dynamic, free, all-ages cultural event uniting spoken word, hip-hop, youth expression, and community storytelling. Taking place at the Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater, the festival highlights the region’s creative voice through a multigenerational lineup of performers, educators, and artists. Headlining the event are renowned hip-hop artists Eligh and Scarub of the influential collective Living Legends. The duo will open the festival with a live performance, setting the tone for a full day of competition and artistic showcase. Central to the event is a high-stakes poetry slam competition featuring 12 poets competing for a $1,000 cash prize. Participants represent three divisions—Rookies (first-time competitors), Veterans (previous slam champions), and CV Locals—ensuring a diverse range of voices and perspectives. Competing Poets Merrell • Soul Stuf • Lou • Deal Profits • Jozer G • Faith Marie Kearns • The Ramblr • Alex Nuno • Monarch the Poet • Demetri Manabat • Espi Love • Robbie Hammel In addition to the competition, CV Slam Fest ’26 will showcase the impact of Poets Underground’s Poetry Heals Program, an initiative focused on youth development through creative expression. The 9th grade class of High Tech High Chula Vista will perform selected works from their published student anthology, developed through a 10-week curriculum centered on emotional processing, storytelling, and community engagement. The program will also include a multidisciplinary performance by a student from Maraya Performing Arts Studio, highlighting the integration of poetry with theater and dance as a form of expressive storytelling. Further expanding the event’s artistic scope, Poets Underground co-owner Anthony Azzarito will debut a track from an upcoming collaborative spoken-word EP with Eligh, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s continued evolution in cross-genre performance. Event Highlights • Live opening performance by Eligh & Scarub • $1,000 Poetry Slam Competition • Youth performances from Poetry Heals Program participants • Multidisciplinary theater and dance showcase • Food vendors and local merchants • Free admission for all attendees CV Slam Fest ’26 serves as both a cultural gathering and a platform for authentic storytelling—demonstrating the power of poetry as a tool for connection, expression, and community building. Event Details Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. Location: Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater, Chula Vista, CA Admission: Free ⸻ Media Contact Poets Underground Poetsundergroundsubmissions@gmail.com PoetsUndergroundPress.com ⸻ About Poets Underground Poets Underground is a San Diego based arts organization dedicated to amplifying voices through poetry, performance, and education. Owned and operated by married creative partners Sunny Rey Azzarito and Anthony Azzarito, the organization leads community-centered initiatives such as Poetry Heals, providing youth and community members with tools for creative expression, emotional development, and public storytelling. Its events and workshops create accessible platforms for emerging and established artists to connect and perform. ⸻ Funding Acknowledgment This event is funded in part by the City of Chula Vista through the Performing and Visual Arts Grant (PVAG) program. Poets Underground on Instagram

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Andaz San Diego is bringing a taste of the Wild West to downtown with "Good Vibes & Tan Lines", a western-themed rooftop party taking place on Saturday, May 2 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The high-energy afternoon will feature live country music, a DJ-led line dancing session beginning at 5 p.m. (with an instructional hour to kick things off), and classic backyard games like cornhole and horseshoes. Guests can also experience a special on-site activation by Rancher Hat Bar, where they can shop and customize cowboy hats available for purchase. For those who already have their look set, attendees are invited to bring their own genuine leather goods to be branded and personalized. Paired with themed food and drink specials and sweeping rooftop views, the event invites locals and visitors to throw on their boots and kick off the summer season in true country style. Tickets are available on Tock for $10 per person and includes a canned seltzer or beer. Visit: https://www.exploretock.com/andaz-san-diego---experiences-san-diego/event/603955/good-vibes-tan-lines Andaz San Diego Hotel on Instagram

Write Out Loud – an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience – announces a three night run of "Mano A Monologue", written and performed by David Fenner and co-directed by Robert Alexander Owens and Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy. The performances take place at the Dottie Studio Theater (Cygnet), part of the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station. Presenting a selection of his greatest misses– whether by tough luck, naivete or plain bad judgement– San Diego native actor, David Fenner, returns to the stage with a collection of personal stories, one would normally prefer to forget. He seems to think that by re-creating these bad turns for the benefit of your amusement, they’ll take on some value after all. Maybe. But what if the reenactment of these failed routines, inappropriate auditions, embarrassing turns, and wrong-path choices amount to the greatest miss of all? What is he thinking? Either way, hit or miss for him, it will be an unforgettable evening of joy, laughter and more, for the audience. Visit: https://writeoutloud.ticketspice.com/mano-a-monologue Write Out Loud San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

FACE FOUNDRIÉ, an all-inclusive facial bar focused on efficient, results-driven skincare, is celebrating its La Jolla grand opening with a free community launch party on Saturday, May 9 at 7855 Girard Ave. The first 50 guests in line will receive a goodie bag including a certificate for a complimentary Focused Facial when doors open at noon. The celebration kicks off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the La Jolla Village Merchants Association, followed by light bites, a raffle featuring prizes from PCA SKIN/EltaMD, RevitaLash, and FACE FOUNDRIÉ, local vendor experiences, and a DJ until 2 p.m. The vendor lineup includes Permanent Wave Jewelry + Charm Bar, Color Analysis, 12 Hrs Matcha, Pop-Up Bagels, The Graze Collective Charcuterie, and a flower bar making it a perfect outing to treat Mom for Mother's Day. FACE FOUNDRIÉ provides expert facial, lash, brow, and skincare services in streamlined formats designed to fit into everyday life. With advanced treatments, accessible pricing, and a highly trained team, each visit is focused on helping guests look and feel their best. The La Jolla location is open daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 7855 Girard Ave. For more information, visit www.facefoundrie.com/location/la-jolla. FACE FOUNDRIÉ on Facebook / Instagram