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The tradition of celebrating the Dutch Monarch's birthday Every year, by the end of April, The Netherlands turn orange to celebrate the Dutch King’s Birthday. Dutch and Dutch-minded communities all over the World join in. So does the Dutch community in San Diego. For one day, Dutch and Dutch-minded San Diegans take on the orange, the color of the royal Dutch family. Come join us in celebrating the King’s Birthday with Dutch and Indonesian traditional food and drinks, music from our Belgian DJ, traditional children’s games, a kid’s flea market and lots of entertainment. Join us in celebrating Kings day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, located at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 Special guests: The Wave! Come and meet the amazing athletes of The Wave and maybe even compete them in a dribble or penalty contest. If you are early enough, they may even have some give-aways for you! Children activities Parking at the venue is limited, but here are some great options: Paid parking at ACE: 4250 Executive Drive (right across the street) Free street parking on Eastgate Mall Mandell Weiss Park (backside of venue on Eastgate Mall – easy access!) Koningsdag on Facebook / Instagram

Thinking about remodeling your home but not sure where to start? Join Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling for our complimentary Home Remodeling Design Seminar. Our award-winning design team will guide you through the remodeling process, showcase the latest design trends, discuss budgeting and financing options, and share expert tips to help you plan your project with confidence. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while getting your questions answered in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Whether you're considering a kitchen, bathroom, whole-home remodel, or an addition, you'll leave with valuable knowledge, fresh inspiration, and a clear understanding of what it takes to bring your vision to life. Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling on Facebook / Instagram

Step into the golden age of jazz with The Hot Sardines, the genre-defying ensemble that brings the spirit of New York speakeasies roaring back to life. Launched by cofounders Elizabeth Bougerol (vocals) and Evan Palazzo (piano), the ensemble grew from underground parties in Brooklyn to touring worldwide, selling out Carnegie Hall, and recording a string of albums with more than 60 million streams, Now, The Hot Sardines deliver their “potent and assured” (The New York Times) evening of reinvigorated classic jazz at The Conrad. With brassy horns, rollicking piano, and irresistible vocals by Bougerol, this evening of vintage jazz–with a few holiday numbers sprinkled throughout—is sure to be an electrifying live-music experience. The Hot Sardines on Facebook / Instagram

Kaffee Meister Trade Night | San Diego Card & TCG Community Event Join the ultimate San Diego trade night for collectors, traders, and hobby enthusiasts at Kaffee Meister Trade Night, hosted by Cards & Collectors and SD Card Club. This community-focused hobby event brings together collectors of Pokémon cards, sports cards, Disney Lorcana, One Piece, and other popular trading card games for a night dedicated to trading, networking, and hobby culture. Whether you are a longtime collector, vendor, investor, or new to the hobby, Kaffee Meister Trade Night offers the perfect environment to connect with fellow collectors in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The Best Trade Night in San Diego for Card Collectors Unlike crowded vendor-only card shows, Kaffee Meister Trade Night focuses on creating a true collector experience with open trading tables, community interaction, and space to make real deals. Collectors can sit down, showcase their collections, negotiate trades, discuss the hobby, and enjoy the social side of collecting. This San Diego card trading event welcomes fans of: Pokémon cards Sports cards Disney Lorcana One Piece TCG Trading card games (TCGs) Sealed products Slabs and graded cards Collector binders and hobby displays Bring your favorite pickups, trade binders, and hobby energy for an unforgettable community trade night. What to Expect at Kaffee Meister Trade Night Attendees can enjoy: Large open trading areas Community collector meetups Pokémon trading and TCG discussions Sports card networking and deals Casual hobby hangouts Giveaways and announcements Opportunities to meet local collectors Coffee, drinks, and food available throughout the event Additionally, this event is designed for both experienced hobby veterans and newer collectors looking to get more involved in the Southern California card community. Cards & Collectors x SD Card Club Cards & Collectors and SD Card Club continue to grow the hobby community throughout Southern California through card shows, trade nights, tournaments, and collector events. Kaffee Meister Trade Night helps bring collectors together while creating a fun, welcoming, and community-driven environment for everyone involved. If you love trading cards, hobby culture, and meeting fellow collectors, this is one San Diego hobby event you do not want to miss. Event Location Kaffee Meister — San Diego, California More Events & Information Visit: CardsandCollectors.com Contact Information Email: ryan@cardsandcollectors.com Phone: 619-734-6771 Instagram: @sdcardclub @cardsandcollectors @ballinzc

Rev your engines for a larger-than-life photo op. Mattel is bringing a life-size version of the Hot Wheels Porsche 911 GT3 R from "KPop Demon Hunters" to the corner of First Avenue and E Harbor Drive from 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily Thursday – Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Visit: sdccblog.com/events-default/mattel-kpop-demon-hunters-car/

An exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America through the voices of those who served. Join us for a unique look at local military women’s history through personal stories and inspiring artistic tributes. Includes uniforms and timeline of women in service from the Revolutionary War through the present day. Reception: July 18, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibition dates: July 15 – August 29, 2026 Curator: Heather Gallana, USMC veteran The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.

Lavande Vitality House, a community-focused wellness destination centered around healing, connection and personal transformation, will celebrate its grand reopening on Friday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. following an extensive renovation that introduces new healing spaces, an organic café, an expanded outdoor sanctuary and enhanced experiences for the community. The free grand reopening celebration will invite guests to experience the newly transformed space through live music, 14 local pop-up vendors, mini tarot readings, healing sessions, giveaways, food and beverage offerings, and opportunities to connect with Lavande’s community of healers and facilitators. The event will include a special talk from founder Krystia Rae beginning at 1 p.m., where she will share the vision behind Lavande, introduce members of the wellness community and celebrate the next chapter of the space. Guests can reserve their spot in advance through Lavande Vitality House’s event calendar. The first 50 registered attendees will receive curated wellness gift bags featuring crystals, self-care products and other local offerings. The renovation marks a new chapter for Lavande Vitality House with thoughtfully designed spaces created to support healing, reflection and connection. The refreshed property now features a rose quartz healing room, three elevated healing rooms for one-on-one sessions, and a new outdoor sanctuary complete with an outdoor shower, soaking tub for sacred bath rituals, infrared sauna, firepit and quiet zone designed for moments of rest and renewal. At the center of the renovation is the new rose quartz cave, a community-created space infused with intention and collective energy. During the renovation, community members contributed personal prayers, love letters and messages of hope that were placed into a time capsule within the room. Guests also contributed crystals carrying their own intentions, which were incorporated into the space as a symbol of shared connection and collective healing. Lavande’s expanded offerings also include a new organic café serving thoughtfully crafted, whole-food options designed to nourish the body and mind. The menu features signature beverages such as the Blueberry Dream Latte and Salted Maple Cloud, along with grab-and-go meal options soon to be available, including smoothie bowls, toasts, soups and small bites with vegan and gluten-free options. “Our vision for Lavande has always been to create a space where people can reconnect with themselves, find community and experience healing in a way that feels authentic to who they are,” said Krystia Rae, founder of Lavande Vitality House. “This reopening represents the next evolution of that vision – a place where people can come exactly as they are and leave feeling more connected, inspired and empowered.” Lavande Vitality House aims to redefine what healing can look like by creating an inclusive environment where personal growth, beauty and transformation are accessible to all. Following the reopening, Lavande Vitality House will continue offering healing sessions, workshops and community events designed to support guests on their personal wellness journeys. For more information and to reserve a spot for the grand reopening celebration, visit www.loveandlavande.com. Lavande Vitality House on Instagram / TikTok

Catch the Devil by journalist Pamela Colloff highlights the potentially fatal consequences of a system more concerned with securing convictions than determining the truth and delivering justice.

The proposal also would adopt recommendations from the city's Independent Budget Analyst's office to shift $6 million from San Diego's Transient Occupancy Tax (essentially a hotel tax) to arts programs, as well as restore $1.3 million in grants.