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The San Diego French Film Festival, presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, is back for its fourth edition from June 2nd to June 5th, with a glamorous opening ceremony on June 2nd at the high-end movie theater THE LOT in the heart of La Jolla, followed by the “Festival days”, three days of screenings at the Reading Cinemas Town Square in Clairemont. The SDFFF is an opportunity for the San Diego francophone community to come together to celebrate the richness and diversity of the French language, culture, and gastronomy, and to experience the magic of cinema in all its glory. Monday, June 3rd, will be dedicated to the ocean, a central element in San Diego's lifestyle, featuring two environmental documentaries. “Humanatee”, (2023) a short film produced by Planet Froth Productions, and the feature documentary “Oceans” (2009) directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud, co-produced by Galatee Films. The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Clay Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment, alongside Oscar winning producer Antoine de Cazotte, co producer at Galatee Films of the movie Oceans, Ricky Rhodes (writer/director) & Jordan Henderson (producer/creative director) from Planet Froth Productions producers of Humanatee. Scientists Arnaud Le Boyer, Physical Oceanographer and Julie Dinasquet, Marine Biology Oceanographer will bring their expertise to the discussion. On Tuesday, June 4th, the evening will commence with the screening of the short film "Monochrome" (2023), directed by Cédric Prévost. This will be followed by the feature film "Omar la Fraise" (2023), directed by Elias Belkeddar, starring Reda Kateb and Benoît Magimel. The festival will draw to a close on June 5th, featuring the short film "Riad" (2023), directed by Yann Verburgh, and the feature film "Marinette" (2023). Following the screenings, there will be a casual gathering to conclude the festival on a convivial note. Sponsors of the event include The LOT, Lycee Français de San Diego, Travelbootik, events.com, Film Mode Entertainment, San Diego French American School, Jonville Team, Jonathan Le Salon, Ingrid Pasco, Unifrance, Arif Law Offices, Clotilde French Book Store, Desserts by Clement, Diane Hamacher Photography, Française For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Victoria Robertson and Bernardo Bermudez accompanied by a pianist will sing a wonderful variety of popular songs, ballads, Broadway and other favorites ... "All I Ask of You," "Fly Me To The Moon," "Tonight Tonight," "Phantom of the Opera," "Maria, Granada," "O Sole Mio" and many more.

In loving remembrance of our fictional friend Grace, we invite you to join us for a heartfelt and intimate MOCK home funeral. This will be an engaging and interactive event where everyone can participate and immerse themselves in the experience of ancestral death-care practices, enjoy a grief-focused sound bath and meditation, and explore creative grief releasing activities. We know, this isn't your typical Saturday night activity! Crafting a meaningful end-of-life experience is something that family and friends can participate in, and having a home funeral is one way to honor a life well lived. Community death care should be accessible to all, it's the way we used to care for our dead before the modern funeral industry became the standard. This interactive event is meant to showcase an end of life experience that reflects an authentically lived life. What will you be experiencing at this evening of contemplating death and grief? 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. You'll be invited into the home funeral of Grace where you can immerse yourself in a realistic representation of a funeral held at home, complete with a shrouded body and creative grief activities to help process emotions. Grief activities include meditation with a sound bath, crafting a burial mala necklace and sharing a memory on a remembrance tree. Participate as much or as little as you'd like. 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. We'll transition into a Q&A session where you can ask anything and everything about home funerals with our panel of Death Doulas and a Funeral Director. 8:15 - 9:00 p.m. Our Death Doulas will demonstrate basic body care, end-of-life rituals and the sacred practice of shrouding. Learn more about Grace and this extraordinary event: The Death Network Home Funeral Event FAQ's: - Are kids welcome? Absolutely! One of the best things about holding a home funeral is kids can participate and gain an understanding of death and grief. - Are home funerals legal in California? Yes, they are. - Why would someone consider a home funeral? The benefits of home funerals may be financial, therapeutic, and spiritual. People who choose to care for their own report a sense of completion, a feeling of having done their best for the deceased, and a stronger connection to their friends, family and community. - Is there really going to be a shrouded corpse? Yes, but our corpse will only be acting dead. For more information visit: thedeathnetwork.com

Join us for a day of friendly competition with exploration and discovery of the San Dieguito River Valley; get ready to uncover the amazing biodiversity this area has to offer. Our expedition will ba a hands-on experience where you can observe and learn about various plants and animals that call this watershed home; it's a great opportunity to connect with nature and experts in the field while participating in species observations. The City Nature Challenge is an international event that started out as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco and takes place digitally in the iNaturalist app which can be downloaded to any smart device. Help us contribute vital data regarding species within our county! This is a 2 day event Saturday April 27th starting at 9:00 a.m. beginning at the Old Coach Staging Area and Sunday, April 28th starting at 9:00 a.m. beginning at Clevenger Canyon For more information visit: sdrvc.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The 2nd Annual Girl Scout Cookies and Beverage Pairing is back, and taking place on Saturday, February 24! Stop by Sandbar, in Mission Beach, to try their pairing of Caramel Delights, with a uniquely crafted Caramel Delite Cocktail, or Lemon Ups paired with the fresh Lemon Ups Cocktail. Stay Connected with Sandbar Sport Grill! Facebook | Instagram | X

A group of 21 San Diego County restaurants and bars will take part in the inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship on Sunday, April 28 at a downtown San Diego block party, with guests sampling and voting for their favorite cocktail. The Cocktail Championship block party is hosted by Rustic Root, Swing Social, and Tiki Annex – all on Gaslamp Quarter’s 5th Avenue, a portion of which will be blocked off from Market Street to Island Avenue for the event. General admission tickets are $49 and can be purchased here. The price includes mini cocktails from each of the 21 establishments from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. VIP tickets are also available for $79, and the price includes food offerings and early access beginning at 1:00 p.m. All voters are automatically registered to win $2,100 worth of gift cards – $100 from each of the 21 restaurants and bars. Participating bars and restaurants include: Captain's Quarters Cococabana Fernside Gilly’s House of Cocktails Huntress Steakhouse insideOUT Lumi by Akira Back Moe's Monarch Ocean Pub Moonshine Flats OB Surf Lodge Ponce's Mexican Restaurant Rustic Root Swing Social Tavern at the Beach The Butcher's Cut Steakhouse The Holding Company The Whiskey House Union Kitchen & Tap Union Kitchen & Tap Vogue Tavern For more information visit: cocktailchampionship.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools Workshops Wondering about your child’s educational options?  Want to know how your child’s school stacks up against others in the area? Curious about what’s available for after-school care? If you answered “yes” to these and other education-related questions, join us for a free in-person workshop to get answers from the experts at Voice of San Diego. You can download your free copy of the Parent's Guide to Schools in English or Spanish at vosd.org/schools For more information visit: voiceofsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools Workshops Wondering about your child’s educational options? Want to know how your child’s school stacks up against others in the area? Curious about what’s available for after-school care?   If you answered “yes” to these and other education-related questions, join us for a free in-person workshop to get answers from the experts at Voice of San Diego. You can download your free copy of the Parent's Guide to Schools in English or Spanish at vosd.org/schools. For more information visit: voiceofsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Wondering about your child’s educational options? Want to know how your child’s school stacks up against others in the area? Curious about what’s available for after-school care? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join us for a free workshop to learn more about Voice of San Diego’s publication, A Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools. Download your free copy in English or Spanish at vosd.org/schools. For more information visit: voiceofsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Zoo Camp at Wild Wonders is filled with animal interactions, crafts and activities, and great fun in the outdoors. If your child is between 6 and 12, they’re going to love this awesome camp. Kids spend half a day with our staff of biologists, life scientists, and keepers learning about animals from all over the world. Campers will help care for a selection of the 100+ exotic animals that make their forever home at Wild Wonders. Camps fill up quickly, so book soon. For more information visit: wildwonders.org Stay Connected on Facebook