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Celebrating 75 years of fine art! COAL invites artists from San Diego & beyond to apply for our 75th Annual Fine Art Open Exhibition. Cash awards in 9 categories Deadline: July 23 at noon Awards Reception: Aug 8, 3–5 p.m. Apply online — artists must be 18+ COAL is now accepting entries for the 75th Annual Fine Art Open Exhibition! This exhibition is open to artists 18 years and older living in San Diego and surrounding cities. NCAG - Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League on Facebook / Instagram

Parents with 9-to-5 jobs often need a few hours of child care between the end of the school day and the end of the work day. But with limited availability, many families must piece together an after-school routine.

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a culinary experience. Available exclusively the weekend of July 3 and July 4 at Amaya, this five-course tasting menu is a tribute to the rich diversity and heritage of American cuisine with seasonal inspiration. Each course is thoughtfully crafted to reflect regional flavors and historic influences, from coast to coast, honoring the traditions that have shaped the nation’s culinary identity. Complementing the menu is a curated selection of beverage pairings, featuring fine wines, craft cocktails, and artisanal selections designed to elevate every dish. Elegant, immersive, and celebratory, The 250 Grand Tasting Menu invites guests to indulge in a journey through America’s past, present and future, one unforgettable course at a time. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts on Facebook / Instagram

Read aloud more effectively, understand more deeply, appreciate more fully with the help of Shakespeare teacher, scholar, and dramaturge Dr. Gideon Rappaport in this five-week course in which participants will read parts aloud, pausing for guided explication and discussion. The sessions will last up to two hours, starting at 2 p.m. on successive Sundays from October 11 through November 8 in the Spreckels Reading Room at the Coronado Public Library.

Peg Leg Smith Liar’s Contest Since 1916 To Date Who Thomas Long Smith, miner, horse thief, Indian fighter, and notorious liar. Google him for details or YouTube for videos. What A 100 plus year old event, a perpetuation of prevarication, where participants at the event manufacture the truth or a lie about a real person, Thomas Long Smith, aka Peg Leg Smith, who allegedly found, then lost, a gold mine in the Borrego Valley back in the mid-1800’s. He existed. The mine is what is in question. Why Must be fun. It’s been held here in the Valley nearly every year, give or take a few world wars and related interferences……since 1916. Rules None. Just make up a lie about him, or not even him—most anything—that is interesting, logical, entertaining, relatively short (10 minutes or less). If it is good and you just show up and lie, you will receive a trophy (recycled) and a nice certificate good enough to frame. Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert are available from 5-6:30 p.m. for $12. For more details visit: https://www.gotoborregosprings.com/peg-leg-smith-liars-contest-march-7-2026-at-dusk

Bosforo is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special Industry Night party on Monday, June 1 from 5–9 p.m.! Opened May 2025, Bosforo has quickly become a staple in Normal Heights for its celebration of flavors, stories and music, showcasing the soul of Turkey through elevated dishes, thoughtful programming and heartfelt hospitality. The anniversary celebration will feature a kitchen takeover by Bica, a pizza oven takeover from Marcella Pizzeria and cocktails from the Bosforo team, alongside music throughout the evening. Bosforo is located at 3201 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116. Come and celebrate! Event post on Instagram

Join us for SDPL’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development & design, then build your own game. Teams can work together to complete their projects & attend optional drop-in sessions for support. Games will be showcased at the end. Software & equipment provided. No experience required. Registration required. Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=326058

Visit the National City Community Market, where you will find many great local offerings including food, crafts, clothes, coffee and much more. Support your local businesses and your community.

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

Please join Cultural Noire Performing Arts Company for its 2026 JUNETEENTH Theatrical Celebration! Cultural Noire Performing Arts Company will present a Staged Reading of the 2002 Pulitzer-Prize Finalist for Drama, "Yellowman" by Dael Orlandersmith. The award-winning play is being presented in celebration of JUNETEENTH. "Yellowman" features Portia Gregory and Anthony Hamm and is narrated by Iris Anderson. The staged reading is directed by Gina M. Jackson. The theatrical celebration will be held on Sunday, June 14 at Community Actors Theatre (C.A.T.). Doors open at 2:30 p.m.; the staged reading begins at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at Eventbrite. Cultural Noire Performing Arts Company on Facebook / Instagram