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Intimate Classics returns for its 2026–2027 season with six distinctive concerts bringing world-class artists and great chamber music into the warm, intimate setting of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Presented by the San Diego Music Society, the new season spans some of classical music’s most beloved masterworks—from Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev and Mussorgsky to Saint-Saëns, Dvořák, Vivaldi and more—performed by internationally acclaimed guest artists alongside outstanding musicians from the San Diego region. The season opens October 4 with internationally renowned pianist Natasha Paremski in a dramatic program featuring Prokofiev’s "Romeo and Juliet," Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 2 and Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition." On November 8, cellist Paul Tseng and pianist Ching-Ming Cheng present Bridge to the Romantic Era, tracing the musical journey from Beethoven through Saint-Saëns. The series continues in 2027 with pianist and entertainer Julian Gargiulo on January 17; Beethoven Fest on February 28, featuring the Hausmann Quartet and music spanning Beethoven’s extraordinary creative development; Eugene Drucker & Friends on May 30, including Dvořák’s magnificent String Sextet; and the June 20 season finale, Cellobration, bringing together a remarkable ensemble of cellists for music by Vivaldi, Offenbach, Popper and more. Intimate Classics is designed to bring audiences closer to both the music and the musicians—combining exceptional performances with the immediacy and connection that chamber music does best. Individual concert tickets and season information: https://bit.ly/ccaeic2627 Save up to 25% when purchasing three or more concerts in the series: https://bit.ly/ic2627sub California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Cassandra Vieten, Director of the Center for Human Imagination at UC San Diego, will be at Warwick's to discuss and sign her new book, "Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination," in conversation with Director of the Human Experience and Awareness Lab at UC San Diego, Karen Dobkins. This event is free and open to the public; free seating is subject to available space on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved seating is available with pre-order of "Imagine That" at https://warwicks.com/event/vieten-2026. Cassandra Vieten on Facebook / Instagram

Tania Lombrozo, cognitive scientist, psychologist, and philosopher, will be at Warwick's to discuss and sign her new book, "Why We Ask Why: The Science of Explanation and the Human Drive to Understand," in conversation with Director of the Early Learning and Cognition Lab at UC San Diego, Caren Walker. This event is free and open to the public; free seating is subject to available space on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved seating is available with pre-order of "Why We Ask Why" at https://warwicks.com/event/lombrozo-2026.

Get your finances in order with this free workshop for ages 14-25.! In this workshop, learn the basics of banking to be ready to make informed financial decisions.

Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread! You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Nothing tastes quite like fresh-baked, naturally leavened bread! Learn: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods Demo: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home! Taste: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop Do it Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!) Includes your own sourdough starter and take-home loaf of sourdough bread! Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) announces "The Dean Collection Presents: Hometown Heroes," a new exhibition opening April 18, 2026, alongside "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys." To celebrate San Diego’s creative community, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys approached MCASD with the idea of spotlighting local artists from the Dean Collection to accompany the run of "Giants." MCASD collaborated with the Deans to organize "Hometown Heroes," which will feature photographers MJ Pimentel, Oscar Cruz, and Chata, drawn from the Dean Collection, in dialogue with selected works from the museum’s permanent collection by regional artists Andrea Chung, Esteban Cabeza de Baca, and Fox Maxy. Works by Pimentel, Cruz and Chata capture facets of life in San Diego with images that speak to the encroachment of gentrification, a longstanding history of Chicana/o/e activism, lowrider car culture, and community pride. With an eye towards the natural environment, Chung’s cyanotypes of lionfish shed light on the enduring effects of colonialism, while Cabeza de Baca’s layered painting and Maxy’s sculptural video installation point to the cultural and ecologic forces that have shaped the U.S. /Mexico border region. This exhibition celebrates San Diego’s artists and histories born from a recent acquisition made by The Dean Collection. "Neighborhood Visualz," an exhibition showcasing film photographs by Cruz and Pimentel, was on view at Por Vida, a coffee shop and gallery in Barrio Logan, when Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) paid a visit and decided to purchase the entire show. This is in line with the Deans’ unique approach to collecting that centers on forming personal relationships with artists and amplifying voices that have been historically underrepresented. This MCASD exclusive exhibition centers Black, Brown, and Indigenous experiences at a critical time. As the first "Giants" venue incorporating both English and Spanish labels, MCASD continues to further their commitment to highlighting the work of Latino/a/e artists in the broader San Diego community and beyond. Local traditions will also be incorporated into the run of "Giants," starting with a performance and blessing by Danza Mexi’cayotl—one of the oldest and most respected Chichimeca-Azteca dance groups in San Diego County—to kick off the exhibition’s opening celebration. "Hometown Heroes" is curated by MCASD Associate Curator, Amy Crum, and will be on view April 18 through Nov. 8, 2026.

Join Vanguard Culture and UC San Diego Craft Center for a vibrant gathering of visual art, storytelling, dance, and community care. This special evening also marks the national launch of the Jimi Appleseed Initiative (JAI), a cultural storytelling movement rooted in creativity, sustainability, and shared humanity. Launching from San Diego, the event will be streamed with interactive participation from 8–12 communities across the United States, creating a real-time national storytelling experience—while remaining deeply grounded in local voices and connection. Purchase a Bowl. Sow a Seed. Make a $15 donation to receive a beautiful, handmade ceramic bowl created by artists at the UC San Diego Craft Center. Proceeds directly support the San Diego Rescue Mission, helping ensure nourishing meals for neighbors in need. Event Highlights: -"Invisible Nation": Portraits of the Unhoused, an exhibition by artist Neil Shigley -National launch of the Jimi Appleseed Initiative, a national storytelling and wisdom-sharing movement that fosters unity and cultural understanding. -Live theatre by Blindspot Collective -Live dance by Culture Shock San Diego -Interactive springtime art and storytelling activities by Storytellers of San Diego More than an event, this is a space to sow empathy, spark conversation, and rediscover our shared humanity—because once we hear each other’s stories, we stop being strangers. Thursday, April 30th, 2026 UCSD Park & Market 1100 Market Street San Diego, CA 92101 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Guests are encouraged to bring unexpired canned goods.) $15 donation directly benefits the San Diego Rescue Mission and includes a beautiful, handmade ceramic bowl. Visit: https://vanguardculture.com/apr-30-art-garden-a-communal-offering-of-art-storytelling-connection/ Vanguard Culture on Instagram and Facebook

Welcome to the trial of the century! When a famous film star is found dead, all signs seem to point in one direction, and the case looks open and shut. But when the prime suspect dies right before the jury is set to pronounce her guilty, everyone in the courtroom comes to a horrifying conclusion: the true killer is still out there, and it could be any one of them… Writer: JD Martin Directors: Emily Friesen and JD Martin Co-writers: Emily Friesen and Skye Kressin Sound Design and Original Music: Kyle Ramirez and TERI Studios production team Production Team includes participants: Tessera McAfee, Sierra McCarthy, Megan Spence, Stevie Evoy-Kozlowski Production Staff: Emily Friesen, JD Martin, Therese Gibbons, Skye Kressin, Jennie Hurley, Kyle Ramirez Volunteer: Tammy Lawrence Special Thanks: San Marcos Historical Society and Tanis Brown The Bornemann on Facebook / Instagram

The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.

Officials believe actions by the federal government have led to a drop in international travel, which is hurting San Diego's budget.