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FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Neurodiverse Expressions: Join us on June 1 for a community celebration with the Art of Autism during our inclusive resource fair. This month’s art activity will be inspired by Nicholas Kontaxis and his colorful paintings. We invite guests to view his work in the exhibition and find inspiration for their own multi-media collage. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

This Friday, March 28, The Sweet & Savory Collective’s Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean’s are having the grand opening of their dual location in South Park, San Diego! Come try exclusive menu specials including Stella Jean’s Guava Cream Cheese Ice Cream, and Pop Pie Co.’s collaboration with Heritage BBQ, the fan-favorite Dirty Flattop Cheeseburger Pie. All proceeds from this collaborative pie will go toward Rob’s AIDS/LifeCycle fundraiser as he embarks on his 545 mile cycling journey to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The first 20 customers in line on Friday morning will receive a free savory pie with any purchase. In addition, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Provecho Coffee will be taking over for a coffee pop-up! Pop Pie Co. | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram Stella Jean’s Ice Cream on Facebook / Instagram

'Tis the season! We've got a gift guide, book recommendations from San Diego's independent bookstores and sustainable ways to wrap those presents.

The San Diego Early Music Society is thrilled to welcome harpsichordist Aya Hamada. In her San Diego debut, she will perform the program Bach et la France, showcasing how the stylistic influence of French composers such as d’Anglebert, François Couperin, and Louis Marchand impacted the music of J.S. Bach. Praised for her “graceful” (The New York Times) performance, harpsichordist Aya Hamada is an active recitalist, concerto soloist and continuo player. She has given recitals in major venues throughout Japan as well as in the US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland, including recitals for the , including recitals for the Peñíscola International Festival of Medieval and Baroque Music (Spain), Music Before 1800 (New York), Da Camera Society (Los Angeles), Harpsichord Heaven at Flint Collection (Wilmington) and at the Quebec Government Office (Canada). She has made over four dozen appearances as concerto soloist on four continents, and has performed under conductors William Christie, Jordi Savall, Harry Bicket, Nicholas McGegan and Masaaki Suzuki. The New York Times proclaimed “Ms. Hamada gave a deft account of Handel’s Concerto” about her performance with Christie at Lincoln Center. As one of three performers in our solo series this season, this is a show that you don’t want to miss! Visit: sdems.org/event/aya-hamada-harpsichord/

NOTE: THE FILM IS CANCELLED Cinema Under The Stars presents "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com “ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST” 50th Anniversary (1975. 133 min. R) - Jack Nicholson gives a milestone performance in this boisterous, rousing version of Ken Kesey’s acclaimed novel. Mac McMurphy (Nicholson), a subversive troublemaker, spends a spell in a mental institution challenging the authoritarian rule of Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher). With Christopher Lloyd and Danny De Vito. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

Please bring a friend and join us for a fun afternoon with two speakers. At 1 p.m. The Museum of Making Music with John Daney, volunteer. Founded in 1998 and opened to the public in March 2000, the Museum of Making Music celebrates the accomplishments and impact of the people who make, sell, and use musical instruments and products. It does this through unique exhibitions, vibrant and varied live music performances, and innovative educational programs. Break for refreshments... Then at 2:30 p.m. “Singin’ in the Rain” presented by Tracy Williams, MCC Theater Dept. Tracy Williams and MCC theatre students will give us a preview of the next MCC theatre presentation, the Tony Nominated musical “Singin’ in the Rain” Meetings are held in the Administration Building. Come early for a good seat and to allow time to purchase a parking permit. MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is hosting its annual native plant sale at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead in Escondido this year! Come explore the historic Sikes Adobe Farmhouse and its surrounding native gardens to inspire plant purchases for your home, yard, balcony, or restorative, water saving, & fire resilient landscape. Browse an extensive selection of California native shade trees, water-wise shrubs, seasonal flowers, bunch grasses, ground covers, and succulents sourced from CNPS and Southern California native plant nurseries: SAN DIEGO COUNTY Moosa Creek Nursery - moosacreeknursery.com Native West - nativewest.com Neel’s Nursery - neelsnursery.com ORANGE COUNTY Tree of Life - californianativeplants.com LOS ANGELES COUNTY El Nativo Nursery - elnativogrowers.com Theodore Payne - theodorepayne.org SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Native Sons Nursery - nativeson.com Las Pilitas Nursery - laspilitas.com In addition to live native plants, the open-air garden market will include vendor booths offering seeds, bulbs, books, wildlife arts and crafts, and expert advice from seasoned landscape professionals. Food trucks will be available to provide refreshments as supplies last. Partner organizations will provide information on local programs and share some secrets of the wild! Make friends with great folk and learn about these amazing organizations and how they protect, restore, and enhance our open spaces and conservation areas. Learn about ReWilding efforts, water savings programs, and upcoming events great for families of all ages! Check out the native gardens of the historic adobe and the efforts of the San Dieguito River Park volunteers and Rangers to rebuild and preserve this cultural gem at Lake Hodges on the banks of the San Dieguito River where the newest cross county ‘Coast to Crest Trail’ is now being pieced together. Discover this hiking and biking paradise and share connecting moments with friends and family. Create new wildlife habitat around your home and join a peaceful celebration of life with those who share your love of plants and wildlife in San Diego. For more information, please visit the CNPS San Diego website: https://www.cnpssd.org/fall-plant-sale-2024 California Native Plant Society on Instagram and Facebook

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in March by Philippine authorities on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. He is now being held at an ICC facility in the Netherlands.

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego transforms into a multi-level haunted circus for Cirque Nocturne on Saturday, November 1. The night features 15 of San Diego’s top DJs, three floors of entertainment, and seven themed areas ranging from decadent candy lounges to rooftop dance floors. Highlights include: - The Big Top – Rooftop party and center-ring dance floor - The Crystal Ball – Gothic glam, tarot, and deep house vibes - The Candy Bar – 207 Lounge reimagined as a decadent, candy-coated escape - Oddities – A sideshow-inspired ballroom of the weird and wonderful - Fast Pass Arcades – VIP-style lounges with retro arcade flair and private bars Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the Burtech Farmers Market at Burtech Winery in Vista! This is a free, family-friendly community event where locals come together to sip wine, shop local, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Discover fresh plants, handmade goods, delicious treats, and so much more while connecting with small businesses and neighbors in a beautiful winery setting. Location: Burtech Winery, 1325 Pipeline Dr, Vista, CA Date: Wednesday, October 15 Time: 3 – 7 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to support local and enjoy a fun afternoon at the vineyard! Burtech Family Vineyard on Instagram