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Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. This program is recommended for ages 3-5. Presented by Write Out Loud. Visit: Mission Valley Branch Library

Body Rock Junior (the official youth division of Body Rock Dance Competition) is celebrating 25 years of dance and community! Come join us. Dance serves as a creative outlet where our youth learn to express freely, work with a team, and discipline themselves to reach their goals. In addition, dance teams prepare many aspiring young performers to a career in the dance industry. This year's participants now include youth from Mexico, Canada, and Japan! Come see it LIVE to experience the impact of these young dancers. Buy your ticket now and we'll see you in July! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/body-rock-junior-2025-tickets-1337562177479?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Body Rock Dance Competition on Instagram and Facebook

It's four floors of TGIF. Explore the Museum after hours on select Fridays. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, pop-up programming, and our rooftop patio for food and drinks. On the third Friday of every month, we'll be open until 10 p.m. so you can explore the Museum after hours. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, programming, and activities—like getting crafty with our friends from Sketchparty—on select dates and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. Admission is half-price after 5 p.m. You can buy your tickets in advance online or buy them at the door the night of. As always, members of The Nat and Explorer pass holders enjoy free general admission. Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/nat-at-night/ The Nat on Instagram and Facebook

A volunteer-run mobile library helps kids discover love for reading in communities south of the border.

Tsuki nights are a monthly tradition at Matsu, a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Oceanside by Chef William Eick. They take inspiration from the modern izakaya nightlife in Japan where communal dining is at the forefront. Become part of a vibrant community and enjoy Tsuki night favorites in a laid back atmosphere with the lights and music turned up—and a staff that can’t wait to unleash their creativity and share their dishes with you. The perfect chance to try their cuisine at a fraction of the full tasting menu cost or experience exclusive chef collaborations! From Japanese comfort foods, to A5 wagyu beef cooked to perfection, to unforgettable desserts, cocktails, and sake, the menu changes each month for constant surprises and new delights. All ingredients are imported from Japan or sourced locally. Follow @eatmatsu on Instagram for monthly updates on the menu or featured collaborations. Tsuki nights occur on the last Tuesday of each month starting at 5 p.m. No reservations accepted. Served on a first-come, first-serve basis until sold out. About Matsu: The dining experience of a lifetime awaits for you on the other side of a towering wooden door in south Oceanside. From hot towels served before your meal, to detailed descriptions of ingredients used in each course, to sake pairings from a certified Sake Sommelier and a low-lit sultry atmosphere, Matsu delivers in every way. You’ll be treated to creative, contemporary dishes that highlight Japanese tradition and local terroir, complete with the only Japanese wines in the county. Discover why Matsu has earned its place in San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants list as “Best Japanese Restaurant” two years running! Matsu on Facebook / Instagram

Join Golden Guide for their inaugural Golden Makers Market, a vibrant celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) creativity and entrepreneurship. This free community event showcases over 20 AANHPI-owned businesses, makers, and artists from across Southern California. Explore handcrafted products, art, and culinary experiences highlighting rich cultural heritage and contemporary creativity. The two-day event features a curated art show themed "Hiraya Manawari" (Reach Your Dreams) plus workshops including Japanese tea tasting, ikebana flower arranging, jewelry making, and more. Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 11a.m. - 4 p.m. (General Admission, FREE) VIP Shopping Hour: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. daily ($20, includes tote bag) Workshop tickets available separately. For tickets and workshop registration: goldenguide.org/golden-makers-market Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with community, creativity, and connection! Golden Guide on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the next installment of our Signature Event Series featuring distinguished alumni authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 and S.B. Divya MEng ’00. Drawing from their latest works, “Freeset” and “Loka,” the authors will explore how speculative fiction can address timely societal issues, including identity, memory and technology. The conversation will be moderated and will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seuss Room at Geisel Library. Admission is free and open to the public with required registration. Books will be available for purchase from the UC San Diego Bookstore during the reception, including the following titles: Sarina Dahlan ’98 “Freeset” “Preset” “Reset” S.B. Divya MEng ’00 “Machinehood” “Runtime” “Meru” (limited quantity) “Loka” (limited quantity) This event is part of the Library’s Signature Event Series, established in 2020 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library and made possible through the generous support of sponsors and Library Associates. About the Authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 is the author of the bestselling Four Cities trilogy — “Reset,” “Preset” and “Freeset” — as well as “Shadow Play: Ten Tales from the In-between.” Born into an Indonesian family in Thailand and immigrating to the United States at age 12, Dahlan brings a global perspective to her work, influenced by folklore, mythology and Japanese manga. A UC San Diego alumna with degrees in psychology and visual arts, her writing explores memory, identity and the cost of utopia. S.B. Divya, MEng ’00 is a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author whose work bridges hard science and imaginative storytelling. Her novels include “Machinehood,” “Meru” and “Loka,” which examine themes such as automation, cultural identity and artificial intelligence. A former electrical engineer with degrees in computational neuroscience and signal processing from UC San Diego, Divya’s fiction often reflects her technical background and challenges conventional genre boundaries. Partners: UC San Diego School of Arts & Humanities & Jacobs School of Engineering

Real ID will be enforced in U.S. airports starting May 7. Implementing the law involved years of negotiations between federal and state officials.

Join us to walk the neighborhood and participate in lots of free activities and fun for the whole family, including free Fitness and Yoga Classes and Fun Workshops. Scavenger Hunt Grab a Scavenger Map at either South Bark Dog Wash or Wicked Fit. Do cool activities around the neighborhood and collect stamps to enter into the South Park Raffle to win 1 of 3 Grab Bags featuring gifts from your South Park favorites (South Park Stores / Restaurants / Services!) - Collect min. 15 stamps for a single entry into the raffle - Fill your card completely to get 3 entries First 100 check-ins get a FREE South Park Daytime Walkabout TOTE BAG! Activities Include: Angelica B Beauty: Your official SPF Stop — Try, Buy, and Reapply AYI: Art Activity featuring Laurie Nascia (featured gallery artist) Baby Garten: Free baby sign language class 10-10:30 (ages 5-10 months) Pre-reg required Bad Madge: Music, lemonade and mimosas, custom cap bar, preview of Kid’s Corner and gift w/ purchase Bock: Tri Tip Sandwich specials & Brewery Spotlight of Wondrous Brewing (21+) Book Catapult: Community Book Map — help build a literary map of South Park. Bravo School of Art: Community Art Project and Instructor Demonstrations Carbon Angela’s Kitchen: Arepa Tastings Hawley Group with Compass: Old House Trivia Game Ivy Street Coworking: Kids’ Interactive Activity Kinder Mission Preschool: Games and Giveaways La Loupe Noir: Vintage clothing pop-up Mind Body Love: Mini Classes (yoga, breathwork, hypnosis) Moon & Sun: Sidewalk chalk art competition, Winner wins a $25 gift card Rad Habits: Juice & Smoothie Samples; Kids temporary tattoos & stickers South Bark Dog Wash: Dog and Cat Trivia and Prizes South Park Yoga: Four 30 min classes @ 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm The Ivy School: Interactive Art Activities and Live Music + Tour the Preschool The Rose Wine Bar: Mommenpop tastings & Spritz special (21+) Thread & Seed: Complimentary Mocktails and Treats Wicked Fit: 30 Minute Fitness Classes The South Park Business Group on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office accused SDPD Officer Curtis Doll of purchasing more than $3,000 in personal items in recent years using the department’s School Safety Patrol bank account. Doll faces a felony charge.