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A community-wide musical concert that captures the many aspects of refuah (healing). Join us for an unforgettable evening showcasing the exceptional talents of San Diego's finest performers, who will channel the power of music, dance, poetry, and beyond to cultivate healing feelings that uplift the soul. Prepare to be moved as beloved community favorites like Heidi Gantwerk, Zeji Ozeri, Litvak Dance, Yale Strom, Elizabeth Schwartz, and more. Visit: https://www.sdjfest.org/

In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.

Caltrans, Clean California and I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) are excited to announce a major community cleanup and beautification event in San Diego on April 6 as part of the ongoing efforts to keep local California communities clean and beautiful. Community groups, local businesses, and residents are invited to volunteer and join the event to help beautify and transform the Azalea Park area. Clean California San Diego Transformation Event Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Azalea Park (4036 Pepper Drive, San Diego, CA 92105) located in Manzanita Canyon Open Space within San Diego’s Pueblo Watershed. The event aims to revitalize Azalea Park. Volunteers will engage in litter cleanup, spruce up the Azalea Park Water Conservation Garden, restore park benches and tables, remove invasive species (such as Mexican Palm Fan and Eucalyptus), plant native species, and install interpretive signs. Educational tables with recycling games and activities will promote environmental stewardship and the Clean California initiative. Cleanup kits with bags, gloves, vests, trash grabbers and other required tools will be provided for volunteers. To RSVP as a volunteer, visit: ILACSD’s Community Hub. View this event on Facebook

Opposition parties have filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol and plans for rallies in major cities are underway.

Join local author as he discusses the relationship between mind and brain. In his latest book "Controlling Mental Chaos," Dr. Pineda shows that anxiety and incessant thinking reflect uncontrolled creativity, and how, using time-tested techniques, we can begin to recover our innate creative nature. The author will be signing books and answering questions at the end of the talk. Barnes & Noble (Escondido) on Facebook / Instagram

President-elect Trump announced a "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE, that will be led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, focused on shrinking the federal government.

If humanoid robots make you a bit queasy — would it help if they had fleshy faces that can smile at you?

Enjoy a beautiful San Diego evening under the stars with gourmet food, refreshing beverages, and an exciting ballet performance. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Elizabeth Wistrich’s one-act ballet based on William Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Fairies and love-torn mortals cross paths in the forest outside Athens, Greece. Much confusion ensues, until the mischievous fairy Puck brings things back to their natural order. Choreography: Elizabeth Wistrich (1980) with Amphitheater Staging (2024) Music: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Incidental Music, Op. 61 by Felix Mendelssohn (1842) Summer Wind World Premiere The music from Frank Sinatra’s songbook sets a romantic tone for the world premiere of this all-new Geoffrey Gonzalez ballet. Choreography: Geoffrey Gonzalez (2024) Music: Orchestrations of classic Frank Sinatra music For more information visit: cityballet.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter. A few years later Amanda found herself at Mesa College studying jazz and singing for the Mesa Big Band then later on joining a Congolese band in 2010 called Bateke Beat. Amanda’s musical endeavors lead her to performing at various clubs and festivals in San Diego. Portela, used her new found passion for singing Jazz and started a popular “Jazz Jam” at a Wine Bar in the heart of Hillcrest. Shortly their after, Amanda joined the Indie rock band by the name of Viva Apollo. Viva Apollo was notorious within the local San Diego music circuit, performing in all kinds of venues including a late night local cable access show, Tonight in San Diego. See More Events here For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can experience behavior and personality changes. Learn what those changes mean, and new ways to respond. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer's San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Pre-registration is recommended. Register now and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education.