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The Puffer Malarkey Collective (Animae, Herb & Wood, Herb & Sea) is teaming up with friends from some of San Diego’s top restaurants to throw their first Dockside Night Market, taking guests on a culinary journey inspired by San Diego’s abundance of fresh seafood. The evening will showcase the best of the city’s food scene for an energetic summer night by the water. The $100 entry fee will benefit Feeding San Diego and include bites from each participating restaurant, allowing guests to enjoy cuisine from San Diego’s hottest restaurants all in one place using an array of fresh seafood straight from the fishing boats. In addition to bringing the buzzing vibes found at iconic night markets all over the world, the evening will also feature a cash bar with sips from sponsors Campari and Suntory and DJ Julz Dela Peña spinning live all night. Participating Chefs: Tara Monsod (Animae) Carlos Anthony (Herb & Wood) Marissa Williams (Herb & Sea) Cesarina Mezzoni (Cesarina) Carmine Lopez (Wolf in the Woods) Manny DeLuz & Charlie Knowles (Cops & Robbers) x Marcus Twilegar (Adobo House) Chelsea Coleman (Mabel’s Gone Fishing) Davin Waite (Wrench & Rodent) Danny & Dante Romero Robert Alcocer (Valle)

What do military members do when they must deploy overseas, but don’t have anyone to care for their beloved pets while they’re away serving our country? That is where Dogs on Deployment comes in, a national non-profit that connects at-risk service members with volunteers willing to board their pet’s while they’re deployed. To celebrate Armed Forces Day, Dogs on Deployment invites you to our first-ever concert and comedy series. The event will feature live music from AMERICAN IDOL contestant and viral singer-songwriter, Haley Reinhart, and San Diego-local band, 3 Car Garage. Additionally, Ashley Gutermuth, military spouse and winner of the Seinfeld’s Challenge on the TONIGHT SHOW, and Mike Vinn, veteran and manager of The Comedy Store La Jolla, will perform stand up comedy acts. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend this limited capacity event, the unique festivities and support opportunities, and celebration of our local active-duty military! Dogs on Deployment on Facebook / Instagram

Five years after of one of America's worst wildfires, slow and expensive recovery continues in Paradise, Calif., which could be a portent for what's ahead on fire-stricken Maui.

To celebrate the pure magic that tacos offer to the world, the San Diego Reader is pleased to invite you to the beautiful land of tacos referred to as Reader Tacotopia 2023! The largest UNLIMITED taco event in San Diego on Sept. 9, 2023. This event will once again take place in beautiful Golden Hill Park. At Tacotopia, we take advantage of our SoCal surroundings by gathering the very best taco vendors all in one place for your gastronomic pleasure. We combed the region, searching far and wide from TJ to LA, only extending invites to the true elite. From established taco chains to mom and pop taco stands and trucks, Tacotopia has a diverse selection for every kind of taco aficionado. At the end of the day, attendees will ultimately decide who will win the Best Taco Award at Tacotopia 2023! The unlimited taco tasting, full-sized pours and margaritas available at the bar, live music, lawn games and San Diego sun makes this our most popular event every year. While you eat your weight in tacos and bask in the San Diego sunshine, there will be live music, a bar with beer, margaritas, and more! Proceeds from the bar will benefit The Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation. 21+ ONLY Choose from two ticket options: General Admission Ticket: Valid from 2-5 p.m. Includes tacos from all vendors while supplies last from 2-5 p.m. Enjoy live music, live art demonstrations and beer & margaritas from the bar. Discounted pre-sale tickets available for a limited time. These tickets are likely to sell out. Does not include drink tickets! VIP Ticket: Valid from 1- 5 p.m. (early admittance). VIP hour from 1-2 p.m.! Includes 1 drink ticket, tacos from all vendors from 1pm-5pm while supplies last. Enjoy LIVE music, live art demonstrations and beer & margaritas from the bar. Discounted pre-sale tickets available for a limited time. These tickets are likely to sell out. The party will be happening, rain or shine. Sorry, but infants, children, and pets will not be permitted. No refunds will be issued. Remember, no smoking in the park. Samples are all while supplies last!

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Victoria Monét and Billie Eilish were among the winners of major awards at the 66th Grammy Awards, presented on Sunday, February 4, but no one artist dominated prizes.

Mother Son Date Knight is a great opportunity to spend quality time together and make life-long memories. Sons will learn how to be a modern day “knight” and show chivalry while taking their mother on a date. Moms and Sons are encouraged to dress up in their Sunday best or as a knight and Queen! Your reservation books your table, dessert, provides supplies & activities for this event, a photo booth, tattoo booth, face painting and a balloon sword as well. Food is not included in this reservation. You will be able to order dinner to purchase after you've been seated by one of our servers. No tipping please, it is our pleasure to serve you! This event is by reservation only, at the Chick-fil-A Grossmont location only. We have four different seating times. Each seating has 20 available reservations that are filled first come, first served. The $12 fee covers yourself and your son(s) - additional sons can be added for $6 (Only one reservation is needed for your party)

Through this eight-session workshop series, explore artworks currently on display from MCASD’s collection under the themes of personal history, identity and storytelling. Reflections was designed to serve adults 55 and older. The conversations around the artworks in MCASD’s collection will offer stimulating input and prompts for participants as they think about creating their own artworks. The hands-on workshop will provide a forum for self-expression and developing new interpersonal connections. Refreshments and time for social interaction will take place in Museum venues that take full advantage of the beautiful oceanside location and views. Transportation will be provided, if required. This session runs every Friday from May 12 – June 30.

Start your journey with the Compassion Practice! Discover how the practice of compassion can be a catalyst for healing and transformation. This accessible 3-week online course will introduce you to the Compassion Practice, a meditative and mindfulness practice for cultivating compassion for self and others, and offers ways to integrate this meditative practice into your daily life. Led by Dale Suggs, MDiv, Certified Facilitator of the Compassion Practice, Certified Spiritual Director, and Co-Founder of the BELOVED Compassion Network. Following the concept of GracEconomics, we invite you to contribute what you can to support this program. Those who contribute at a higher level make it possible for others to participate at their own level.

Del. Don Scott, a rising star among Virginia Democrats with a unique personal story, was voted in as speaker of the Virginia Statehouse.

Gen Z is feeling the love for Snoopy, who is flying off store shelves and going viral on TikTok. Here's why teens and twenty-somethings are newly obsessed (not that there has to be a reason).