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High Tech High Foundation invites the community to Future FWD, its gala celebrating the transformative power of education and innovation. Presented by UC San Diego, the evening will bring together supporters, families, civic leaders, and community partners for exceptional dining, entertainment, and opportunities to invest in the future of San Diego’s students. This year’s gala will honor Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs for their extraordinary impact on High Tech High, education, and the region’s philanthropic community. Proceeds will support High Tech High Foundation programs that expand access, opportunity, and educational equity, ensuring more students benefit from the organization’s nationally recognized approach to hands-on, project-based learning.

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of "Little Shop of Horrors" with a screening hosted by the original Audrey, Ellen Greene! This is a rare appearance by Ellen Greene, who originated the role in the stage musical and continued on to star in everyone's favorite film adaptation. VIP tickets includes the best seats and pre-show meet & greet with Ellen Greene including a piece of signed memorabilia and photo-ops! "Little Shop of Horrors" is the 1986 cult-classic sci-fi musical comedy directed by Frank Oz, featuring a nerdy florist, Seymour Krelborn, who cultivates a man-eating, blood-thirsty plant named Audrey II. As the plant brings fame to his Skid Row shop, it demands increasingly human sacrifices, forcing Seymour to balance his love for coworker Audrey with the plant's deadly appetite. San Diego Theatres on Facebook / Instagram

Join Us for An Aloha Affair! Get ready for an unforgettable in-person experience filled with good vibes, great company, and all the aloha spirit you can handle. Whether you’re looking to bid on silent and live auction items, mingle with fellow Dentists and dental industry folks, experience a culinary luau feast and endless mai tais or just have a blast, An Aloha Affair is where you want to be. Don’t miss out on the fun — come celebrate with us and soak up that island magic! At the San Diego County Dental Foundation, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission to promote public understanding of oral health and provide access to dental care in our region. Together, we transform smiles and change lives for those in need through education, outreach, and funding key initiatives. Our flagship project, the John Geis DDS Dental Clinic at Veterans Village of San Diego, offers state-of-the-art, no-cost comprehensive dental treatment to formerly homeless veterans, restoring their oral health and overall well-being. San Diego County Dental Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Visiting Artist Shareout: Melanie Taing Join us on Saturday, July 11 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Revision La Mesa for an afternoon of storytelling, creativity, and community with visiting artist Melanie Taing (@olliepotstudios). Melanie's work explores personal and generational healing through clay, drawing on her Cambodian, Thai, and Chinese American heritage, tea culture, herbalism, and the belief that art and community can be powerful tools for connection and care. After developing chronic migraines and other disabling health conditions in 2022, Melanie found healing and resilience through Traditional Chinese Medicine, tea-making, and ceramics, with pottery becoming a space for creativity, reflection, and restoration. From 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Melanie will share stories about her artistic practice, cultural heritage, disability journey, and the ways creativity, community, and care have shaped her work. From 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., participants are invited to create their own ceramic coasters inspired by Melanie's signature vinyl resist technique, which she uses throughout her work, including pieces from her Amrita collection and playful pop-culture-inspired ceramics. - Open to all - Drop-in, no RSVP required - Free to try, $10 to have your piece fired At Revision, our goal is to connect and center disabled artists through storytelling, community building, and creative practice. We're honored to welcome Melanie and celebrate the ways art can help us heal, connect, and imagine new possibilities together. Revision La Mesa, 8691 La Mesa Blvd Saturday, July 11 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. This program was made possible by funding from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (@foundationfordd), a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and their families in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Revision Creative Workspace on Facebook / Instagram

There are more than 800,000 dogs living across San Diego County, according to the U.S. Census and American Veterinary Medical Association estimates. But along with the rising cost of housing, food, and health care, pet care is becoming another growing expense for local families

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Rope" Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com 1948 / 1 hour 20 mins. Two young men murder a former classmate as a test of their intellectual and moral superiority, then hide the body as they host a dinner party attended by the victim's girlfriend and father, as well as their former schoolmaster and mentor. 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)

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Singin in The Rain" Saturday, July 11 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12 at 8 pm. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 Ages: 18+ 1952 / 1: 43 mins. When Hollywood's silent era gives way to talkies, a dashing screen idol and a gifted newcomer navigate romance, rivalry, and the comic chaos of reinventing the movies. 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)

A health care workers’ union alleges Kaiser’s e-visit tool screens mental health patients without real-time clinician review, violating state law. Kaiser skipped a public hearing on the allegations for the second time in as many years — so what exactly is behind the tool, and why won’t the company say?

As of Tuesday night, L.A. County voters were poised to approve Measure ER, a half-cent sales tax. A similar measure in Contra Costa was far behind. Santa Clara voters were the first to approve such a sales tax. It’s still not enough to fill the hole left by federal health cuts.

Join us for our Annual Revival Art Exhibition, in celebration of Earth month, at our vibrant La Mesa Gallery. You can expect diverse contributions of art made from actual recycled remnants, to paintings that capture beautiful natural landscapes. Enjoy improvisational live music with an electric guitar starting at 1:30pm by Alan Cohen from Solar Systems Styrofoam lino printing demo and free print making activity for all ages from 1-2pm led by artist Wendy Morris Milkweed plants sold by local La Mesa Farmers Sara + Eric Plus- handmade gift shop selections are available, made by the amazing resident artists. Proceeds support our creative arts program and non-profit organization. Visit: https://www.revisionsandiego.com/ Revision on Facebook / Instagram