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Join The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Counselors Maggie Miller and Lolly Beck-Pancer for Without Words: The Grief Tree, a gentle, creative gathering to reflect on love, loss, resilience, and connection. In this workshop, we will create a personal Grief Tree of Life, reflecting on the roots that ground and steady us, the branches of connection, and the surrounding ecosystem of community and support that sustains us as we grieve. All ages welcome and all materials provided. Free and open to the public. RSVP: community@ehospice.org These sessions are led by Counselor Trainees under the supervision of Kathlyne Barnum, LMFT (#49780), Clinical Counseling Services Manager. Since 1978, The Elizabeth Hospice has been honored to walk alongside children and adults facing serious illness and loss, offering comfort, hope, and healing. The Elizabeth Hospice on Facebook / Instagram

Presented by a collaboration between SpringHill Suites Oceanside Beach and Delve Wellness. Join us for the purr-fect blend of movement, mindfulness, and meows at kitten yoga! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just learning how to cat-cow, this all-levels class will leave you feline fine. While you practice your poses, a clowder of adorable rescue kittens will scamper and snuggle their way into your heart. It's equal parts yoga and cuddle-fest, and no one will fault you for skipping a lunge to love on our furry guests. These guys don't wait for an invitation to make your mat their own, requiring you to be mindful of where you step, sit, or lower down. Think of it as meowditation. All of the kittens are adoptable and hoping to find their furever home. And to make you feel even warmer and fuzzier inside, a portion of proceeds go directly to Furballs Furever, our pawsome rescue partner. Children ages 8+ welcome with a participating adult.

K. Wayne Yang, PhD | Professor, Ethnic Studies and Provost of John Muir College, UC San Diego Dr. Yang’s research and teaching interests focus on how our conception and experience of learning are shaped by settler colonialism. His recent book, "A Third University Is Possible," explores the historical legacy of the Morrill Land Act of 1862, by which acres of Indigenous lands were taken by governments in Union states to raise funds for new universities to educate settlers in agriculture and science. At USD, how can we hold ourselves accountable beyond land acknowledgements to the Kumeyaay people? He writes, "Within the colonizing university also exists a decolonizing education. A Third University is a practical workplace. We must go through the critique to get to the work."

Saturday, May 9 marks the 34th anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by customers at their mailboxes. The food goes directly to the San Diego Food Bank and other local pantries to help families in San Diego County who are facing hunger. Over the past 30 years, the drive has collected more than 1.94 billion pounds of food nationwide. Yet the need remains high—over 47 million Americans, including 13 million children and 7.4 million seniors, experience food insecurity. The drive is especially important in spring, when many food pantries run low on supplies and school meal programs are unavailable to many children. How to help: Place a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it the San Diego Food Bank and other local food pantries. Together, we can help Stamp Out Hunger® National Association of Letter Carriers’ on Facebook / Instagram

A line that people sometimes remember regarding moderation belongs to Barry Goldwater: “Extremism in the pursuit of liberty is no vice, moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Although Goldwater’s skepticism toward moderation did not fare well in the 1964 presidential election, his words invite us to rethink the nature of moderation and examine who is afraid of this misunderstood virtue and why. In this Knapp Lecture, Aurelian Craiutu, Arthur F. Bentley Professor of Political Science at Indiana University Bloomington, argues that moderation is a complex virtue with many ethical and institutional facets and a fascinating genealogy which is often neglected. His lecture will address the following questions: What kind of virtue is political moderation? What does it mean to be a moderate voice in politics? What are the limits and benefits of moderation? Can moderation be a winning card in our hyper-polarized political world?

Hidden City Sounds: LP and the Vinyl with a Community Jazz Jam After years of intensive recording projects and concerts for jazz aficionados throughout the U.S., four San Diegobased musicians came together with a purpose: explore the art of song in their own unique way! Renowned jazz, blues and gospel singer Leonard Patton teamed up with the critically acclaimed Danny Green Trio to form LP And The Vinyl. The band’s wide array of influences includes everything from jazz, R&B, and rock, to 80’s and 90’s hits, Brazilian music, and classical music. Blending these sounds together, LP And The Vinyl has created a highly unique and personal approach to music-making that leaves its audiences energized and craving more. The group’s repertoire draws from three separate areas: beautifully reimagined renditions of favorite hits by artists including Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, and David Bowie, fresh and funky explorations of jazz standards, and their own original songs. What lends consistency to their approach is the group’s ability to bring something new to the music every time. They play with no safety nets, and every emotion is on full display. Through Patton’s infectious charisma, and the virtuosic interplay between pianist Danny Green, bassist Justin Grinnell, and drummer Julien Cantelm, the audience is taken along for the ride every step of the way! Since their formation in 2015, LP And The Vinyl has performed at notable festivals and venues including the Telluride Jazz Festival, the Vail Jazz Festival, Laguna Festival of the Arts, Chandler Center for the Arts, and the Museum of Making Music. Their debut album, Heard And Seen released in April 2020 on Origin Records and features music by The Beatles, Quincy Jones, Tears for Fears, David Bowie, Oasis, as well as jazz standards, and original songs. Jazz critic Travis Rogers Jr. remarked in his review, “From tight arrangements to free-wheeling improvisations, this telepathic trio evolves into an equally intercommunicating quartet with Leonard Patton. If there is a group worthy of special attention and reintroduction in jazz, it is LP and the Vinyl.” The members of LP And The Vinyl are all dedicated and experienced music educators. They hold faculty positions at the University of San Diego, Grossmont Community College, as well as school and community performing arts programs. They have given lectures, workshops, and clinics at venues across the United States. California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Thee Sacred Souls, with support from LA LOM and the Womack Sisters, are coming to Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Friday, August 28! Thee Sacred Souls on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on April 18 for the Annual Taste of Mira Mesa where you can sample great food from restaurants, bid on silent auction items and win raffles. Proceeds benefit the Mira Mesa High School Foundation who helps students by improving campus programs.

Megs and Davey are Vietnam vets who don’t see much of each other anymore, although they live in the same town. But, on opening day of trout season, Megs shows up to take Davey fishing in honor of their pal Bobby, who died alongside them in war, and to get some closure on the tragic experience they shared. Davey lives with his sister Martha, a plain, lonely high school teacher who acts as his caregiver. He masks his pain with alcohol and refuses to talk about his war experiences. The gregarious, charming Megs tries to hide his own explosively angry tendencies and can’t stop talking about Vietnam. Their friendship is tested when a romantic relationship develops between Megs and Martha. All three characters are “wounded warriors,” struggling to get past their pain, loss and guilt and get on with life. This play is recommended for high school age or older. This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Mar 27, 2026 to Apr 19, 2026 and happens every: Fridays: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada) Saturdays: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada) Sundays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Come see multi-award winning Andrew Polec, take you on a tour of Broadway's Golden Era! Polec, who was nominated for a Craig Noel Award for his work as Monty in "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder" last year at North Coast Rep, will dazzle with hits from "Oklahoma!," "The Music Man," "West Side Story," and "I Do! I Do!." Having classically trained in this genre of music, Andrew will be sure to have you laughing, loving, and singing along! Come along for the ride and exclaim "Oh What a Beautiful Day!" Oh, What a Beautiful Day - Andrew Polec Sings the Golden Age of Musicals will run March 30 and March 31, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $45. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram