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Downtown El Cajon’s favorite midweek tradition, Cajon Cruise (formerly Cajon Classic Cruise), returns with a refreshed schedule and an exciting showcase of vehicles that blend nostalgic classics with cutting-edge modern designs. This year, the event takes place every Wednesday in April and August from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cajon Cruise transforms Main Street into a lively gathering spot where car enthusiasts and families come together to admire gleaming chrome, revving engines, and an impressive mix of vintage treasures and contemporary machines. Enjoy live music, tasty bites, and the welcoming energy of Downtown El Cajon under its vibrant neon lights. Come for the cars, stay for the community — Cajon Cruise is the midweek celebration that keeps El Cajon rolling. Attention Car Show Participants: Please do not arrive or park on Main Street before 3 p.m. — violators will be cited. Visit: https://www.downtownelcajon.com/events/cajon-cruise Downtown El Cajon on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at 2026 Indigi-Con Get ready to meet fellow creators, share your passion, and dive deep into storytelling, where tradition meets futurism in the Indigenous world of comics, sequential art, language, art and culture —all in person! Whether you're a creator, author or illustrator, this is your space to connect and spark creativity. A day filled with workshops, panels, vendors & entertainment! Meet experts in the field and opportunities to showcase your work! New to the industry and want to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity! Do have a comic in the works you would like to have reviewed, or learn next steps from experts in the field? From creation to publication and distribution! This is the perfect day of sharing and connecting! Special guest Mike Towry, the co-founder of Comic-Con International, will be participating in the workshops and panels. Full program coming soon! $20 reserves your spot and includes lunch and beverages throughout the day. Children under 12 years of age are free. Space is limited to first come first serve. Open to all ages! Family friendly! Kids under 18 must register and must be accompanied by an adult.

The City of Carlsbad is celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, April 25, by partnering with local volunteers to plant trees at Poinsettia Community Park. This marks the city's 22nd consecutive year as a Tree City USA, a designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation recognizing Carlsbad’s commitment to tree care and urban forest sustainability. Plant trees at Poinsettia Community Park - Volunteer registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a tree planting demonstration at 8:30 a.m. - Check in at the Parks & Recreation table. - Explore tree maintenance displays and information booths from event sponsors. - Tools and snacks will be provided. Please wear work gloves, a hat, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. - Bring water to stay hydrated. If you plan to attend, RSVP by April 23. Please email Kalyn Autry at kalyn.autry@carlsbadca.gov for any questions. Volunteer tree planting Saturday, April 25 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (registration opens at 8 a.m.) Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road

The Salk Institute is teaming up with the Del Mar Foundation for a three-part webinar series to highlight Salk's foundational research in brain health, cancer, and agriculture. Join us on Wednesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. to learn directly from Salk scientist Lucia Strader about how plants sense and respond to their environments, and how understanding these natural survival strategies can help us develop crops that thrive in a changing world. The Del Mar Foundation is offering a 1:1 Challenge Match through June. Gifts made during the webinar series will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact on critical research. Donors who give $1,000 or more to an area of greatest need will also join the Discovery Society, with special access to Salk news and events. Salk Institute on Facebook / Instagram

To close out Women's History Month, a look at both women directors who blazed a trail and the provocative new voices emerging today.

It's a big week for women in country music — and, it turns out, for women whose songs are favored by women in figure skating.

Steve Emt and Laura Dwyer fell just short of the podium in the Paralympics' new mixed doubles wheelchair curling event. Emt remains the most decorated Paralympic curler in U.S. history.

The Port of Entry team follows 71-year-old singer, actor and film producer Emilio Montiel on the set of his films. We discover there's more to his direct-to-YouTube movies than meets the eye — and are reminded of the value of believing in your dreams.

Join us for an in-studio art making experience. Come explore art making in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Join us and create work using mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media and explore your creativity. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance, at 9:50 a.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at Sew Loka in Barrio Logan for Sew Rebellious — a full day of creativity, connection, and collective action. We're bringing together makers, artists, and community members for a hands-on experience where every stitch supports immigrant rights. Tote Bag Making Workshop $40 Learn to sew your very own custom tote bag from scratch in our guided workshop. Each participant will receive an exclusive "Sew Rebellious" patch to sew onto their bag — a wearable reminder that creativity and resistance go hand in hand. Also, enjoy a free cup of coffee on us! Spots are limited to 40, so grab yours before they're gone. Embroidery Kits $20 Want to take it at your own pace? Pick up an Embroidery Kit and spend the day stitching from a variety of designs, including our exclusive Sew Rebellious embroidery pattern. No experience needed — just pull up, grab a hoop, and create something meaningful. Embroidery kits are $20 each. This isn't just a workshop — it's a gathering. Expect coffee, beats, poetry, and good energy all day long. Whether you're a seasoned maker or picking up a needle for the first time, this is your space to slow down, get creative, and be part of something bigger. 100% of proceeds from both the tote bag workshop and embroidery kits will be donated directly to the ACLU to support immigrant communities and civil liberties. Our goal is to raise $3,000 in a single day — and we need you to help us get there. Come through. Create something beautiful. Stand for something that matters. Sew Rebellious. Sew Loka. One day. One cause. Sew Loka: Website / Facebook / Instagram