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Be more present in your life, develop self-compassion, and connect with others through kindness and shared experience. Beginners welcome! There’s no question: many people are feeling more stressed and anxious than ever before. We feel overwhelmed by work, family, life, technology, political and social unrest, and the 24-hour news cycle. Why wouldn’t we be stressed? We’re only human. It’s important to recognize that while we can’t control what happens around us, we can control how we respond to the stress in our lives. Mindfulness 101 is an 8-week online course where you will learn how to focus attention and cultivate an awareness of the present moment with greater clarity and sense of balance. This course is taught by Chandra Moira Beal, a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. This course features interactive practices, exercises, and classroom discussions.

We talk about what happened over the weekend in Mexico and what to expect following the death of cartel leader "El Mencho."

Our series on local trailblazers for Black History Month continues with prominent leaders making waves in education and food justice.

Award-winning writer George Saunders is one of the featured authors at this week's 31st annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea. Known for groundbreaking works like "Lincoln in the Bardo" and "Tenth of December," Saunders joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about his writing process and more.

"The Dykes and Their Friends Between Revolutions" is Lambda Archives of San Diego's adaptation of the 1977 book title "The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions" by Larry Mitchell. Mitchell's visionary work imagined queer liberation through allegorical storytelling, offering a radical vision of community, resistance, and survival during a time of intense political struggle for LGBTQ+ rights. By centering "Dykes" in the series title, we honor the specific histories, activism, and cultural contributions of lesbian and queer women in our region—communities whose stories have often been marginalized even within LGBTQ+ historical narratives. Like Mitchell's original work, our series explores the spaces "between revolutions"—those crucial moments of organizing, community-building, and resilience that sustain movements for justice across generations. This event series includes an exhibit featuring original archival material from our collection that showcases the history of LGBTQ+ lesbian organizing, arts, advocacy, and political struggles in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Visit: https://www.lambdaarchives.org/

OTC Summer Theatre Performers focus on acting, singing, and dancing, while also honing audition skills, stage presence, and a sense of theater community. This year the camp culminates in two weekends of performances of a youth production of "The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition." Extended care is available for an additional $50 per week. Drop-off is as early as 8 a.m. and pick-up is until 5 p.m. The summer camp will run June 15 – July 10, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

April is bursting with eclectic performances of excellence as La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) welcomes musicians from around the globe in classical, jazz, choir and more. Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100 2 Shows: Monday, April 6, 2026 • 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. JAZZ MINI-FESTIVAL The JAI In celebration of the centennial of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, multi-award-winning pianist Emmet Cohen brings together an all-star quintet. Alongside saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, Cohen continues the journey set forth by these artistic geniuses—seeking deeper truths through sound. Join Cohen and his ensemble for a bold, reimagined experience of the music that forever changed the course of jazz.

Hendo's Barrel House, owned and operated by Olympic wrestler and legendary MMA fighter Dan Henderson, is serving up a hearty all-you-can-eat Easter buffet that’s perfect for the whole family. Available from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., the buffet is priced at $60 per adult and $19.99 per child and features a wide selection of classic brunch favorites and indulgent specialties. Guests can enjoy staples like scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, French toast, pancakes, and waffles, along with a made-to-order crepe station for a customizable sweet treat. For those craving something more savory, the buffet also includes a prime rib carving station, making it a standout option for a more elevated brunch experience. To top it all off, adults can take advantage of bottomless mimosas for two hours, making it an ideal spot to relax and celebrate Easter with friends and family in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by visiting https://www.opentable.com/r/hendo-temecula. Hendo's Barrel House on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Mom with an elegant oceanfront brunch designed for gathering, savoring, and celebrating the season. Enjoy chef-crafted brunch favorites, including Short Rib Benedict, a chef-attended omelet station with farm eggs and seasonal fillings, and warm Vanilla Brioche Bread Pudding with berry compote. A vibrant coastal ceviche display features fresh preparations of white fish, shrimp, scallop, and octopus, while the carving station offers cedar-plank roasted salmon, Brandt beef New York strip with bordelaise, and herb-roasted pork porchetta with cherry chutney. Seasonal salads, spring leek soup, roasted breakfast potatoes, and a colorful California crudité display round out this bright, garden-inspired spread. In honor of Mother’s Day, Pastry Chef Jacqueline presents a Tea Party–inspired dessert salon, featuring delicate house-baked scones with jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream, elegant macarons, madeleines, and petits pastries. Signature highlights include Opera Cake, raspberry rose entremets, jasmine apricot cream puffs, yuzu strawberry macarons, strawberry shortcake glasses, chamomile brûlée, and chocolate-dipped strawberries with rose. A whimsical and fitting finish to a beautiful celebration for Mom. Visit: https://www.piperoceanside.com/ Piper on Facebook / Instagram

Reggie Watts is an internationally renowned musician, comedian, writer, actor who most recently starred as the bandleader on CBS’s "The Late Late Show with James Corden." Using his formidable voice, looping pedals, and his vast imagination, Watts blends and blurs the lines between music and comedy, wowing audiences with performances that are 100% improvised. Reggie Watts on Facebook / Instagram