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The Gaslamp Quarter is the place to catch the Final 4 and revel in fanfare with the ultimate viewing party. All the drama, action and intensity of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship is coming to the Gaslamp Quarter! Come cheer on your teams as the Gaslamp is transformed into the ultimate game-day watch zone on April 1 starting at 9 a.m. Bring the whole family to San Diego’s historical downtown neighborhood to enjoy our all-ages beverage garden, basketball hoop shot games, vendors selling merch to deck out fans, and an exclusive outdoor viewing experience on the big screen! While in the Gaslamp, don’t miss the abundant dining options, bars and pubs, shops, and historical sites with offerings for people of all ages and interests. Viewing party and beverage garden open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 and runs through the final game of the day. Island Avenue between 4th & 5th Avenues Visit: gaslamp.org/news/events/hoops-madness-in-the-gaslamp-quarter/

Utility workers have raced to repair Ukraine's damaged energy grid. Russia has resumed targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy system — and parts of it may be more vulnerable than ever, experts warn.

The United Arab Emirates is a major oil producing nation, and that's drawing attention to the role oil and gas has at this year's COP28 climate negotiations.

Step back in time and experience the culture and history of the Vikings. This annual event features a variety of activities, including live music, traditional food and drink, Viking games and competitions, and a Viking village and encampment. A place where you can see how the Vikings fought their battles and learn about the Norse way of life. The Vista Viking Festival is celebrating 21 years. This popular event attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Vista Viking Festival, California’s Premiere Viking and Nordic heritage event comes to the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum on September 16 and 17, 2023. The festival will feature a wide variety of activities and events. Full information at www.VistaVikingFestival.com

Show Your Home Some Love ! 38th Annual Spring Home/Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds 
on April 28 & 29, 2023 Del Mar, California—Now in its 38th year, returns for a two-day extravaganza of demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. The Show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses. Visitors find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings—from the latest in appliances to garden lighting, from BBQ’s to security systems, from baths to sunrooms, even Tiny Homes, A 3D printed ADU and other ADU options. In addition to a huge main hall where hundreds of exhibitors showcase the newest products and hottest trends, all at special low show prices, the show offers several unique home and garden features and admission is FREE! * “The Garden Marketplace”—Shop at a grand nursery of the freshest plants for sale direct from San Diego area garden and non-profit plant societies, specialty growers and wholesalers--at low show prices. Plus, Face-to-Face meetings with some of San Diego’s top garden experts; gain priceless hands-on knowledge for your home projects, from landscaping to vegetable gardening and fruit trees. • Bargains!-- The Spring Home/Garden Show is a home and garden shopper’s paradise. Special pricing is a big attraction for any homeowner looking for deep one-time-only savings. The Exhibitors present offer an ideal opportunity to easily arrange for multiple bids on any home project, be it shutters, doors, windows, skylights, or hundreds of other essentials. Save TIME and MONEY! Show Hours: Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, please visit here. About Westward Expos: Founded in 1984 in San Diego, Westward Expos produces the Spring Home/Garden and Fall Home/Garden shows and the San Diego Home Improvement Expo. Westward Expos can be reached at 858.350.3738 x 801. For information on how to participate in the Spring Home/Garden Show, contact James Scannell via phone or email. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From the organizers: The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Blooming Thoughts, an Art Exhibition”, juried by award-winning artist, Robin St. Louis. The water-based media exhibition runs April 2 – 29, 2023 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, April 7, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

Hamas is viewed by many Israelis as an existential threat in the south. But in the north, especially in Upper Galilee, many Israelis say Lebanon's Hezbollah militants must also be destroyed.

S P A C E Showcase Ed. 5 is a final presentation of our 2023 S P A C E Alliance Studio Residency program resident artists, Nhu Nuygen, Lesly Rodriguez, Aisha Reddick, Allie Miks, and Sam Briseno-Jimenez. Through a 10-week artist residency process in collaboration with DISCO RIOT’s community partners Art Produce, Balletcenter Studios, and Malashock Dance, our selected resident artists delved into research and development of new works. Join us for the culminating event for this process, to see what their creative research and exploration has yielded. MORE INFO in ticket link. September 29 & 30 @ 7 p.m. $15 for artists/students, $25 for general public No one turned away for lack funds - please email operations@discoriot.org if ticket cost is prohibitive to your participation in this event.

On Nov. 15, 2013, Miles Scott, a 5-year-old with leukemia, won hearts around the world when he became a superhero for a day with help from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

British composer Martin Phipps discusses how he used an 1808 French piano that once belonged to Napoleon in the score for Ridley Scott's biopic of the one-time emperor.