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Robin Henkel/Billy Watson, Casey Hensley/Anthony Cullins, Len Rainey, Zavala Sol & Chickenbone Slim + guest Steve Wilcox on guitar! The 5th Annual East Village Blues Fest on Saturday, June 13, 4-9 p.m. at Quartyard featuring Robin Henkel & Billy Watson, Casey Hensley featuring Anthony Cullins, Len Rainey & The Midnight Players, Zavala Sol plus the SDMA 2026 winner for "Best Blues Artist" Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits featuring Steve Wilcox on guitar!! Award winning acts guaranteed to keep you on the dance floor! Seating for 300+ on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Lounge chairs permitted in the Oasis (grassy area) of the venue. Award winning food from El Comal! Quartyard on Facebook / Instagram

Hendo’s Barrel House is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a full weekend dedicated to thanking the Temecula community for an incredible first year of support. From May 30 - 31, the anniversary weekend will feature free live music performances from country artists Michael Ray and Daniel Bonte and The Bona Fide Band, exclusive food and drink specials, giveaways, raffles, family-friendly activities, and local community vendors. The message behind the weekend is simple: thank you to the community that helped make Hendo’s first year such a success. As Hendo’s heads into year two, the team wants to give back with a high-energy celebration bringing together locals, families, and visitors for a weekend full of entertainment and community connection. Here’s what guests can expect each day: Saturday 5/30 - Country artist Michael Ray will perform for free starting at 8:30 p.m. - Food and Drink Specials - Hendo Smash Burger and an El Hendo Mexican Lager - $10 (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Tri Tip, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables- $15 (4 p.m. - 10 p.m. while supplies last) - 1st Anniversary cocktail with commemorative cup - Various drink specials throughout the day - Community Vendor Marketplace (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - Giveaways - Raffles for various prizes (gift cards, gym memberships, merchandise, and more) - Receive a chance to win tickets to Dan's Charity Pig Roast - Get 1 entry for everyone $100 spent - All guests will receive a small gift Sunday 5/31 - Daniel Bonte and The Bona Fide Band will perform for free starting at 5 p.m. - Food Specials - $1 Wings (Buffalo or BBQ) (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Braised Short Rib, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables - $15 (4 p.m. - close while supplies last) - 1st Anniversary cocktail with commemorative cup - Various drink specials throughout the day - Community Vendor Marketplace (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - Free introductory MMA kids class (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) - Free airbrushed tattoos for kids (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) - Giveaways - Raffles for various prizes (gift cards, gym memberships, merchandise, and more) - Receive a chance to win tickets to Dan's Charity Pig Roast - Get 1 entry for everyone $100 spent - All guests will receive a small gift For more information, visit https://www.hendosbarrelhouse.com/entertainment/hendos-barrel-house-one-year-anniversary Hendo's Barrel House on Instagram

Set in 1962 Baltimore, "Hairspray" follows the unstoppable Tracy Turnblad, a big-hearted teen with big dreams of dancing on “The Corny Collins Show.” When Tracy lands a spot on the program, she becomes an overnight sensation, and quickly realizes she can use her newfound platform to challenge racial segregation and redefine beauty standards. Packed with beloved songs like “Good Morning Baltimore,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” and “I Know Where I’ve Been,” "Hairspray" is a high-octane musical comedy that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Beneath its infectious joy and humor lies a powerful message about inclusion, equity, and the importance of using your voice, making it as relevant today as ever; and at New Village Arts, you’re not just watching The Corny Collins Show… You’re IN it! Click here for the full schedule: https://newvillagearts.org/series/hairspray-2026/ New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a high-energy Race Day Social at Manchester Grand Hyatt on June 20 and June 21 from 1-7 p.m. Set 32 floors above the waterfront, our Bayview venue offers breathtaking panoramic views of San Diego Bay, creating an unforgettable backdrop for the ultimate watch party experience, complete with big screens, great bites, and a lively crowd. A $40 food & beverage minimum per guest applies to all attendees and can be enjoyed through our full food and beverage offerings available for purchase. No outside food or beverage will be permitted. Come for the race, stay for the atmosphere. Reservations highly encouraged but walk-in available upon availability. In Partnership with Proximo Spirits and Red Bull Manchester Grand Hyatt on Instagram

As droughts worsen and freshwater grows scarce, desalination is expanding rapidly. More than 20,000 plants now convert seawater to drinking water worldwide. Most use reverse osmosis, forcing seawater through membranes that filter out salt.

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America250: Explore original documents & antiquities of our nation's founders at Green Dragon Tavern & Museum. - June 2, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. - Ongoing through September 2026 - Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, Carlsbad, CA - Museum & Parking are Free, Dining at the highly rated restaurant available. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Step inside the world of Naval Special Warfare at the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego. The Showcase at 1001 Kettner Boulevard offers a rare look at the history, missions, and people behind one of the nation's most elite military forces. Explore authentic artifacts, immersive exhibits, and firsthand stories from SEAL and SWCC operators. Many of the docents on the floor are veterans themselves, bringing direct perspective to every tour. Located in downtown San Diego, the museum invites guests of all ages to learn, reflect, and engage with the legacy of service, sacrifice, and leadership that defines Naval Special Warfare. Plan your visit at NavySEALMuseumSD.org. Admission $20 adults (13+); $16 youth (4–12); free for children 3 and under. $10 for military veterans and immediate family with valid U.S. military ID; free for active-duty and reservists with valid U.S. military ID. Hours Open daily, except Tuesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Navy SEAL Museum San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In the distant past (2008), Mark A. Clements taught a six-class series entitled “The 600 Pound Gorilla.” Its premise was simple: there’s a hulking anthropoid in the room that many writers either ignore or fail to notice: they aren’t trying hard enough. They say “I’m done” too soon; “that’s fine” when it’s not; “I can’t do any better” when they can. The truth is this: 1) the odds are excellent that you can make whatever you’re working on right now much better (more powerful, moving, beautiful, authentic, etc.) than you think; and 2) the most certain way to burn out or lose your way as a writer is to ever stop trying to improve. But before you can do better, you must first acknowledge the presence of the gorilla. Then you have to accept it. And then you must develop the skills to get the beast working with you rather than against you. That’s what “The 600 Pound Gorilla” series is meant to do. Now, as in 2008, it can benefit you no matter what stage of your writing career you’re in. But of course this is 2026, and things have changed: online publication, AI, new knowledge about reading, writing, motivation and creativity…it’s time for an update and a reboot. Therefore, the new iteration of the Gorilla will cover topics including: Passion: when it benefits you and when it doesn’t. When being satisfied is unsatisfactory. The Fundamental Questions to ask yourself about yourself and your work. Theme: understanding what you’re really writing about, and how it can change everything. “Ploterization”: why plot and characterization are not enemies. How to make them work together. Style: finding what makes you, you, and how to weaponize that power. Originality: Losing your fear of pouring your true self into your writing. Editing: yeah…you’re probably stopping too soon. Dealing with publication: The Most Important Factor, Now and Forever. And much more… There will be lecturing. There will be discussion. There will be exercises. There will be questions and answers. There will be cupcakes (not really; to maximize opportunities for participation, this will be a remote extravaganza). San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

USA Today bestselling author of "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory" and "Cradles of the Reich," Jennifer Coburn will lead a six-week session in which aspiring historical novelists share their work and receive feedback from classmates and the instructor. Address issues like researching hard-to-find historical facts, taking creative license with historical details, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy — all while keeping your story moving forward in a compelling way. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram