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Join us in exploring 14 of San Diego’s finest independent bookstores in honor of this nationwide celebration! This is a 3 day event (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). Keep in mind that each bookstore has its own unique hours. We invite you to visit our store websites or social media channels to see what we’re up to! ------------------------------ PARTICIPATING INDIE BOOK SELLERS: • Bay Books: baybookscoronado.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 435-0070 Address: 1007 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 • Bluestocking Books: bluestockingbooks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 296-1424 Address: 3817 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 • The Book Catapult: thebookcatapult.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 795-3780 Address: 3010-B Juniper Street, San Diego, CA 92104 • Camino Books: caminobks.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Contact: (858) 925-7078 Address: 12843 El Camino Real, Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92130 • Hey Books!: heybooksorelse.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: info@heybooksorelse.com Address: 921 E. Street, San Diego, CA 92101 • Joyride: joyridebookshop.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: info@joyridebookshop.com Address: 2750 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92106 • La Playa Books: laplayabooks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: (619) 226-2601 Address: 1026 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106 • Libélula Books & Co: libelulabooksandco.com Event Hours: Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 775-4040 Address: 950 South 26th Street, San Diego, CA 9211 • Library Shop: Libraryshopsd.org Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 236-5802 Address 1: 330 Park Blvd, San Diego (Downtown Central Library) Address 2: 925 West Washington Street (Mission Hills) • Meet Cute Romance: meetcutebookshop.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Mon 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact: (619) 228-9548 Address: 8235 La Mesa Boulevard, CA 91942 • Mysterious Galaxy: mystgalaxy.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Contact: (619) 539-7137 Address: 3555 Rosecrans Street, Suite 107A, San Diego, CA 92110 • UC San Diego Bookstore: ucsandiegobookstore.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Mon 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (858) 534-7326 Address: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 (Price Center West) • Verbatim Books: Verbatim-books.com Event Hours: Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Mon 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (619) 501-7466 Address: 3793 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104 • Warwick's: warwicks.com Event Hours: Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Mon 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Contact: (858) 454-0347 Address: 7218 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 *Hours subject to change without notice. Follow the crawl on our official Instagram page for most current information. ------------------------------ Spend $10 or more at any one of the participating indie bookstores to receive a Book Crawl Passport Stamp. Pick up your passport at the first store on your crawl. Earn your EXCLUSIVE 2025 Book Crawl Merch as you add stamps to your passport during the weekend. Merch Prizes are as follows: • 1st store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Passport • 3rd store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Sticker • 5th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Patch • 8th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Exclusive Enamel Pin • 11th store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Tote • 13th (last!) store stamp: SD Book Crawl 2025 Mug (All merch are while supplies last.) Share your crawl! Follow & tag on Instagram #sdbookcrawl #indiebookstoreday Updated info: https://www.sdbookcrawl.com/home Good luck Book Crawlers! We look forward to serving you on the best weekend of the year!

Songwriter Sanctuary is back Friday, April 25 with “in the round” performances by Mr. Lyrical Groove, Mandi, and Kaylee Daugherty. Songwriter Sanctuary is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley and Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.). About the Artists Mandi is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and keys player drawn to soulful, genre-blending music. She thrives on collaboration—especially with fellow musicians and hip hop artists—and brings depth and energy to every project. Known for her ear for harmony, she enjoys creating and recording background vocals, and often supports others as a studio musician or music director. Offstage, she teaches middle school choir, music, and soon orchestra, helping young artists tap into their creativity. Kaylee Daugherty is a staple singer of the San Diego jazz scene as well as a singer-songwriter. She has had the privilege to play at some of Socal’s finest establishments, including Music Box, The Jazz Lounge, Dizzy’s, and the Westgate with San Diego’s best jazz musicians, including Irving Flores, Ed Kornhauser and Mikan Zlatkovich. Kaylee’s favorite part of performing is bringing joy to her audiences. Her music makes kids dance and gives older folk a sigh of nostalgia. Kaylee is personable and interactive with her audiences, and, by inviting them into her musical world, builds a sense of community within each venue. Kendrick Dial, artistically known as Mr. Lyrical Groove is a multidisciplinary artist, spoken word poet, and front man of the award-winning band The Lyrical Groove, known for blending soul, hip-hop, and thought-provoking lyricism. With experience as a Navy veteran, creative & executive coach and leadership trainer, he brings a unique blend of structure and soul to his work. His creative work fuses personal narrative with cultural commentary, using music, poetry, and performance as tools for healing and social change. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10, but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors! Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully) Accessibility: Please direct any venue accessibility requests to Molly @mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change May 30 Surrija The Lovebirds Jonesy Jones Jun 27 - LGBTQ Pride Show! Lily Wecks Kimiko In Mazes Jul 25 The Bella Lunas Espi Miranda Ramos Aug 29 Claire King Hailey Wetzel Lexi Pulido Sep 26 Joe Summers Grainne Hunt Helena Holleran Oct 24 Shea Givens Kevin Cooper Anthony Cullins Dec 5 - Holiday Edition! JT Moring Cara Cormier David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White @lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songwriter-sanctuary-april-25-2025-tickets-1314170452199

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Outdoor digital art at UC San Diego; ICA NextGen; San Diego Symphony and fireworks; "The Janeiad" at The Old Globe; "Consequential Dances" at Art Produce; Lambda Archives Intergenerational Exhibit at the Central Library; live music and more arts picks.

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