Search results for

Leading San Diego board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Melanie Palm, M.D. of Art of Skin MD will be hosting her annual Body Boot Camp event on March 16-27, 2026. This year, this highly-anticipated event will feature an Instagram Live “Lunch & Learn” session with Dr. Palm on March 19, discounted offers on non-invasive procedures including EMFACE, EMSCULPT Neo, Exion, Coolsculpting, Ultherapy, Sculptra, Radiesse, and more. Art of Skin MD will also be offering 15% off all non-prescription skincare and free gifts with purchase! To learn more, visit www.artofskinmd.com or call 858-792-7546.

“When I die, you’re all going to starve.” — Gus Constantellis’ mom Adventures by the Book® invites you to join us for a heartwarming and hilariously honest My Greek Mom’s Recipes Adventure featuring Greek American comedian, writer, and storyteller Gus Constantellis. This special evening, hosted at the Coronado Public Library, brings Gus into conversation about his debut cookbook, "My Greek Mom’s Recipes: She Died. I Wrote This Cookbook" — a moving and laugh-out-loud tribute to his larger-than-life mother. This intimate evening offers readers the opportunity to go beyond the punchlines and explore the heart behind the humor. Gus will share stories about growing up in a first-generation Greek American household, the inspiration behind the cookbook, and how food, grief, and comedy intersect in powerful and unexpected ways. Whether you love culinary memoirs, cherish family traditions passed down through recipes, enjoy sharp cultural commentary, or are simply looking for an evening filled with laughter and connection, this event is designed for you. Come with friends, bring your book club, or join us solo — everyone is welcome in our community of passionate, curious readers. Your Adventure includes an engaging author conversation, audience Q&A, book signing, and the opportunity to purchase copies of "My Greek Mom’s Recipes" for a personalized signature. Adventures By the Book on Facebook / Instagram

As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more. Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego

Bilal Bikile is an Ethiopian-American writer, curator, and multidisciplinary artist based in San Diego. He's the founder and curator of Deixis Gallery, a contemporary art gallery and community hub, and the founding editor of Deixis Journal, a multidisciplinary literary magazine. He also runs Salon de Deixis, a weekly gathering featuring guest speakers and open discussions on art, culture, and ideas. His work spans fiction, mixed media, photography, film, and electronic literature. He created the digital piece "Lost Inside: A Digital Inquiry," which has been exhibited internationally in Norway, Denmark, and Poland. He authored the photobook "Al-Ghayb (The Unseen)" and wrote the short film "Bekele," which continues to screen at festivals nationally. Bikile holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature from San Diego State University and will begin his MFA in Creative Writing at UCSD in Fall 2026. He was also a 2024 Writer-in-Residence at The Grunewald Guild, where he completed his short story collection "I Don't Know What's Wrong with Me." CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Walden Family Services will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the “There’s No Place Like Home” Gala on April 30, 2026, at the historic Thursday Club in San Diego. Set against an ocean-view backdrop, the evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, and partners to benefit housing and supportive services for foster youth. Inspired by the "Wizard of Oz," the gala will feature themed décor, live entertainment including performances by Mariam T and her queens, and a menu by Behind the Scenes Catering. Proceeds will support Transitional Age Youth as they move toward independence, providing stable housing, life skills, and critical resources. The event honors five decades of impact while investing in the future of youth aging out of foster care. Tickets are $250, with tables of 10 available for $2,500. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit waldenfamily.org/spring-event. Walden Family Services on Facebook / Instagram

Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as we power through tasks or get lost in endless scrolling. Here's help.

Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling, and creative making inspired by the photography of Graciela Iturbide. Drawing from her poetic images of landscapes, objects, and communities, this workshop invites participants to explore the relationship between people and the natural world through the creation of organic, nature-inspired books. The program will begin with an educator-led tour of the exhibition, offering close-looking opportunities and conversation to deepen engagement with Iturbide’s work. During this workshop, participants will create one-of-a-kind handmade books using natural materials such as dried leaves, shells, and wood. Guided by museum educators, you will explore simple bookmaking techniques while considering how organic forms, textures, and found elements can hold memory and meaning. Each book will become a tactile archive, an intimate meditation on place, environment, and personal connection. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Mom with an elegant oceanfront brunch designed for gathering, savoring, and celebrating the season. Enjoy chef-crafted brunch favorites, including Short Rib Benedict, a chef-attended omelet station with farm eggs and seasonal fillings, and warm Vanilla Brioche Bread Pudding with berry compote. A vibrant coastal ceviche display features fresh preparations of white fish, shrimp, scallop, and octopus, while the carving station offers cedar-plank roasted salmon, Brandt beef New York strip with bordelaise, and herb-roasted pork porchetta with cherry chutney. Seasonal salads, spring leek soup, roasted breakfast potatoes, and a colorful California crudité display round out this bright, garden-inspired spread. In honor of Mother’s Day, Pastry Chef Jacqueline presents a Tea Party–inspired dessert salon, featuring delicate house-baked scones with jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream, elegant macarons, madeleines, and petits pastries. Signature highlights include Opera Cake, raspberry rose entremets, jasmine apricot cream puffs, yuzu strawberry macarons, strawberry shortcake glasses, chamomile brûlée, and chocolate-dipped strawberries with rose. A whimsical and fitting finish to a beautiful celebration for Mom. Visit: https://www.piperoceanside.com/ Piper on Facebook / Instagram

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

After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.