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If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone. How to Participate: Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with "OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email. This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here. Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576 Content Advisory: This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure. Visit: Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance: September Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at Oceanside Museum of Art for a fun, family-friendly drawing adventure with renowned artist Mark Kistler! In this hands-on workshop, participants of all ages will learn to draw a variety of lively cartoon characters using easy-to-follow techniques. Little hands and older minds are equally welcome, making this a perfect activity for families, kids, and anyone looking to unleash their creativity. Mark Kistler is an award-winning illustrator and educator known for bringing the joy of drawing to generations of children and adults. With decades of experience in cartoon illustration and art education, Mark’s dynamic teaching style inspires confidence, imagination, and skill development in artists of all ages. All materials are included in the workshop fee, so just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to create! Ticket Prices: Adult: $75 Member: $55 Space is limited. Register today! Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~artist-workshops?tab_5773=id%3A42201 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Expand your gift for prose to writing fiction from your own life experiences. Craft epics tales of good fiction that slightly drift from “just the facts ma’am”, while getting feedback from other writers as well as your instructor. During each prompt in this three hour event, participants will unveil layers of wordsmithing prowess by writing vignettes of memory, based on: life’s experiences, everlasting encounters (good and bad), people and places you vividly recall, and so forth. Transform each memoir into a respectfully reconstructed piece of fiction not confined by autobiographical ‘fact’. Open to beginners as well as the more experienced writers. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-05-31-writing-autobiographical-fiction-with-michelle-parks/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Come re-discover the meaning of poetry as a vessel for us to feel in a world where we can be numb. This Poetry Workshop is intended for all skill levels. Whether you are new to writing or have several pieces published, with dedicated time for interaction with other like minded peers! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-05-30-returning-back-to-poetry-with-addis-sansone/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

We're looking for some animal lovers to putter around with us at the "Tees Fore Tails" Golf Tournament on Monday, May 18th starting at 9 a.m. at the world famous Del Mar Country Club. Tee it up for the animals at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. We’re hitting the links for a memorable day of golf. There will be “longest drive” and “closest to the pin” contests with incredible prizes and plenty of surprises. Pricing: $375 per golfer or $1,400 for a foursome ($100 savings!) Bring a friend or come and make new friends. (Two footed and four pawed.) Register early while there's still space available. Visit: 'Tees Fore Tails' Golf Tournament Rancho Coastal Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook

Come celebrate River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation and let your creativity bloom as we paint a colorful flower mural on the fence at Grant Park in Mission Valley! This vibrant, hands-on experience takes place at our new nature learning center in the heart of the valley. Add your artistic touch and help create a beautiful, welcoming space where thousands of students, residents, and visitors will begin their journey exploring the San Diego River. No supplies or experience are necessary and leaders will be on hand to help lead the art project. We would love for you to join us! We need many volunteers so invite your friends and family! All ages welcome! If you have any questions, please email shane@sansiegoriver.org. Visit: https://sdriverdays.org/activity/petals-paint-grant-park-flower-fence-mural-gathering/#rsvp-now SD River Park Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an evening of fresh insight and cinematic exploration with Professor Daisuke Miyao as we celebrate his newest book, "Ozu and the Ethics of Indeterminacy." A leading scholar of Japanese cinema, Chair of the Department of Literature, and fellow of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego, Professor Miyao invites audiences to reconsider how films create meaning. Drawing on carefully curated clips from the work of Yasujirō Ozu, his talk examines how cinema can resist singular interpretation, opening instead onto multiple perspectives and modes of experience. What does it mean to watch a film without a fixed point of view? How do images shape not only what we see, but how we understand the world? Through the concept of an “ethics of indeterminacy,” Miyao offers a nuanced and timely framework for engaging with cinema in all its complexity. The presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A, offering an opportunity for deeper conversation and engagement with Professor Miyao’s work. This event also marks a significant moment in Professor Miyao’s scholarly career, celebrating the publication of two major books in close succession—an achievement that underscores his dynamic contributions to the field of film studies. Hosted by the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, this event is open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the wider community. We invite you to be part of this lively and thought-provoking discussion. Visit: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/re-examining-cinema-studies-ozu-and-the-ethics-of-indeterminacy Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

Calling all beer-lovers! Harland Brewing is hosting a “Keep the Pint” Night on Friday, May 15, from open to close, while supplies last. Enjoy $9 "Crone Zone" pints and get a limited edition glass to take home! Created in collaboration with Harland Brewing Co. and Padres all-star infielder Jake Cronenworth, "Crone Zone", an American Light Lager, is the perfect summer baseball refresher. Visit: https://harlandbeer.com/ Harland Beer on Instagram and Facebook

On Friday, May 22nd from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Harland Brewing Company’s Scripps Ranch location hosts "Aloha Friday", an island-inspired evening featuring live music, local vendors and tropical flavors. Guests can enjoy a live performance by Saiosi, along with sweet treats from a Li Hing candy vendor and ube-inspired desserts from All Things Ube. The event offers a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere designed for kicking off the weekend with live music, good food and quality company. Visit: https://harlandbeer.com/ Harland Beer on Instagram and Facebook

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre Step into a world of glamour, ambition, and reinvention as Adventures by the Book®, together with our friends at Library Shop Mission Hills, invites you to celebrate the U.S. debut tour of international and New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester and the launch of her captivating new novel, "The Chateau on Sunset." A dazzling, feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre, the novel transports readers to the legendary Chateau Marmont in 1950s Hollywood—where ambition burns bright, secrets linger in the shadows, and women fight to define their own destinies. Natasha will be joined in conversation by acclaimed author and professor Kaylie Jones for an engaging discussion on literary legacy, the art of reimagining beloved classics, and the enduring power of stories that continue to shape and inspire us across generations. Don’t miss this exclusive literary experience, where timeless stories and great company come together in an inspiring setting. Your Adventure includes a book (with EVENT purchase below) from our featured author for signing at the event, along with the opportunity to meet both Natasha Lester and Kaylie Jones up close and personal. Visit: ''The Chateau on Sunset'': A Book Launch Adventure Natasha Lester on Instagram and Facebook