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Together for 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Economic Empowerment The Bloom Together Brunch, hosted by Women’s Empowerment International (WE), is a springtime fundraiser in celebration of International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month, and the kick-off to the organization’s 20th anniversary of grantmaking. The event will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Links at Lakehouse in San Marcos. Come join us for a delicious brunch, words of empowerment from Poet Sunny Rey and San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, beautiful views, music, opportunity drawings, fun, and inspiration from 20 years at WE. The event will raise grant funds for economic empowerment programs for women facing poverty in San Diego County and around the world. Tickets: $55 Register Now: https://womenempowerment.org/event/bloom-together-brunch/

Join the House of Ireland in Balboa Park to celebrate Irish heritage and culture on St. Patrick's Day this year. The Cottage will be hosing the lawn program in the Houses of Pacific Relations green space in Balboa Park on March 17. Irish stew and treats will be available from 11 a.m. until sell out. Lawn program with traditional Irish music, Irish dance, and singing will be on stage from 2 - 3 p.m. Wear your green, arrive early, bring sunscreen and a chair, and claim a spot for the family fun. It's a great way to celebrate Irish hospitality. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

“I kept on guessing and just taking risks,” says farmer Stephen Nzioka of Kenya. A weekly text message has been a game changer as he copes with a changing climate.

In support of their critically acclaimed album 'Strangers No More' released last year, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors will headline Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on May 12th with opener Donovan Woods. It has been a banner year for Holcomb and his band who gave “Find Your People” its late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this year. This follows the band’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut on November 23rd performing “Find Your People” on the Ignitng Memories Solo Stove float. In July they returned to CBS Saturday Morning to perform “Find Your People” along with “All the Money in the World” and “Fly,” and they made their first ever appearance on Live with Kelly & Mark on October 3rd, returning to the show in December to perform “Dance With Everybody.” On the live front, the band returned to Bonnaroo on June 18th, spent the summer on the road as direct support for Darius Rucker, and spent the fall both headlining and supporting The Head and The Heart. In addition, Holcomb did a solo tour of Europe in January 2024 making a stop to perform at the Americana Music Association UK Awards, and outside of their annual Neighborly Christmas Shows, Drew and his wife Ellie Holcomb spent February on the road together for their Feels Like Home tour. For more information visit: ticketweb.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Take an out-of-this-world journey inside the portable planetarium! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. This program includes special effects, such as lasers and music. Registration is required! Visit here for more information. Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 9-12

Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Enjoy an incredible selection of food and drinks at San Diego’s biggest vegan market with over 60 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies and so much more. The North Park Vegan Market is located next to the North Park Mini Park, a spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. It's a great place to meet up with your favorite people to enjoy a day of food and fun. Vendors are set up on both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave and on 29th St. Parking: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Vendors: A Way Home For Dogs, African Food Kitchen, Big Squeeze, Collective Inspo By Design, Cosmic Universal Babe, Cultured Greens, Cuts DJ Academy, Down To Ferment, El Bondi Gluten Free Empanadas, Elote Restaurant, Farm Fresh To You, Forever Linked Permanent Jewelry, Fuel Thy Cells, Gelü Italian Ice, GoldyMax Designs, Gourmet Tamales, I Love It The Shop, Hair Concoction Plant Based Hair Care, Jamul Candle Co, K2 Wellness, Krouned Body Care, La Boocha Kombucha, Lincoln's Station, Luv Mylk, Majestik Kulture, Maya's Cookies, Metropolitan Water, Nora's Desserts, Omen Bazaar, Opal's Paradise, Parchita Beach, Pink Pantree, Power San Diego, Rayluca Chocolate, Rizo's Kitchen, Samadhi CBD, Shmackin Noodz, SD Dems for Environ. Action, Sabor Piri Piri, Shmackin Noodz, Smashed Avocado Toast, Stone Monkey, Te Amo Cafe, Teif’s Pacific Island Grill, The Donuttery, Toro Churros and Doughnuts, Truth Council, Twilight Clay Co, Underdog, Uprising Pizza, Veggie Fam, West Coast Hot Chicken, Yuseong Mandu, About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a selection of local products and services. All locations are family-friendly and dog-friendly and offer music and free parking. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. For more information visit: veganfoodpopup.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Time to get weird at "The New Flesh Party", a film screening and music event where body horror meets dance at Digital Gym Cinema in East Village, San Diego on May 4th This unique event will kick off at 5pm with a screening of David Cronenberg's iconic masterpiece VIDEODROME, setting the tone for an evening where television is reality, and reality is less than television. After the screening, our film themed dance party will start in the lobby with acid house, disco and dark wave beats with an opening set by Eric Leonardis and a headlining set by the legendary DJ Mark E. Quark, with dancers provided by the legendary Les Girls Theater. We call on film aficionados, body horror fanatics, and dance music enthusiasts to celebrate the bizarre and the uncanny with us in the theater and on the dance floor. For more information visit: filmgeekssd.eventive.org

We’re like totally crankin’ up the Tears for Fears and celebrating one of the most decadent decades of music – the '80s! Relive rock, R & B, and new wave hits from icons like George Michael, Phil Collins, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, Robert Palmer, Cyndi Lauper, Journey, Michael Jackson, Mr. Mister, Cher, Kool & The Gang, Tommy Tutone and more with Stuart Chafetz and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. It’s the perfect reason to break out your Swatch watch, tease up your hair, and enjoy some bodacious music! Visit: www.theshell.org/performances/totally-80s-with-the-san-diego-symphony-orchestra/ San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Join us in the fellowship of Light to commune with the Divine and each other in love, conducted by Internationally Renowned Author and Spiritual Teacher Dimitri Moraitis. There has never been a better time to pursue your soul’s growth. As exciting as new technological wonders have been, you have an even more vital opportunity to develop your spiritual nature and unveil some of the mysteries of life that have been hidden for so long. The event will consist of: - An inspirational talk, from direct clairvoyant insights, on how the Divine sees world dynamics and what humanity is going through. - Understanding the relationship between the information age and the upcoming age of illumination, from the metaphysical perspective - Transformative meditations with Divine Light - Sending light and prayers to others in our consciousness, and to the trouble spots of the world. - Soulful classical music performed by concert pianist, Anna Prakina - For those attending in-person, refreshments and fellowship following the event. We welcome you in the great spiritual adventure! Dimitri Moraitis is cofounder and executive director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. An accomplished metaphysical teacher, Dimitri has lectured across the country, appeared on numerous radio shows and leads workshops and training classes offered at the Institute with Barbara. Barbara Y. Martin is considered one of the foremost clairvoyants and spiritual teachers in the world. Born with the gift of seeing the aura in all its subtleties, she is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics having taught thousands how to better their lives by working with the aura and spiritual energy. Martin and Moraitis are the award-winning authors of Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura, Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution and the new release of 25th anniversary edition of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life. For more information visit: spiritualarts.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Celebrate Earth Month and learn how to do your part to reduce food waste. Enjoy family-friendly activities, workshops and live music at the City of Carlsbad’s annual Earth Month Celebration event. - Reduce food waste with smart food storage and food extending demonstrations - Participate in a clothing swap by bringing gently used items like t-shirts, jeans and jackets - Learn how to garden in small spaces, grow your own veggies and pickle them - Make sustainable beeswax wraps and produce bags - Join a kids’ bike rodeo - Pick up compost and mulch at a drive-thru event in the Carlsbad Senior Center parking lot For more information visit: carlsbadca.gov Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram