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Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick's bookstore, will host author Luis Alberto Urrea as he discusses and signs his new book, "Good Night, Irene". A Pulitzer Prize finalist for his landmark work of nonfiction "The Devil's Highway," now in its 30th paperback printing, Urrea is the author of numerous other works of nonfiction, poetry, and fiction, including the national bestsellers "The Hummingbird's Daughter" and "The House of Broken Angels," a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. A recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, among many other honors, he lives outside Chicago and teaches at the University of Illinois, Chicago. This event is free and open to the public. Free open seating is first-come, first-served, subject to available space. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Good Night, Irene through Warwick's bookstore. For a reserved seat with purchase of a signed copy of the book, please click here or call the store at 858-454-0347.

MiraCosta College is honored once again to host the Latino Book & Family Festival. Keynote Speakers: Author Reyna Grande, "The Distance Between Us," "A Dream Called Home," "Across a Hundred Mountains," "Dancing with Butterflies," "A Ballad of Love and Glory" Jimmy Figueroa, Executive Director of Operation Hope; Motivational speaker from Oceanside Entertainment / Entretenimiento Ballet Folklorico Cultural San Bernardino Rancho Buena Vista Mariachi Band Sabrosa Latin Orchestra Rose Elementary Ignite Dance Group Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts Workshops / Talleres: Financial Empowerment, Health, Education, and more Exhibitors / Expositores Community Resources Health Education Finance Community Libraries Plus, food vendors Raffles & Prizes Free Admission and Parking Latino Book & Family Festival on Facebook

Multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes has explored mass incarceration for the last eight years. With this sizeable grant, he hopes to sustain "The Healing Project" for decades to come.

Get ready for a Grand weekend-long fiesta for Cinco de Mayo at Fairmont Grand Del Mar! The magnificent resort is thrilled to welcome special guest and Volcan tequila Ambassador, Carlos Crain from Mexico City, who will share with guests the “Art of Tequila” all weekend long. The Art of Tequila Tasting Event: Enjoy a Tequila Tasting Event on Friday, May 5 from 4-5:30 p.m. on the Amaya Terrace where Crain will share the mastery of tequila. The tequila tasting includes a variety of Mexican tapas along with pours of Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Crystalino, Smoke and the newest release, XA. ($75/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. The Art of Tequila Pairing Dinner: A unique communal dining experience at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5 with renowned Volcan de Mi Tierra, Dos Hombres, and Clase Azul Tequila houses. Guests can savor an authentic six-course Mexican dinner perfectly paired with the ultimate tequila selection along with carefully crafted tequila cocktails. Crain will be in attendance to share the craft of tequila with all. ($175/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. Cinco de Mayo Weekend Brunch: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special Baja brunch on Saturday and Sunday morning from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Amaya. Delight in a three-course Mexican inspired brunch with dishes such as chilaquiles or huevos rancheros complete with limitless margaritas! ($70/person, plus tax and gratuity). To reserve, click here. Additional Cinco de Mayo Offerings: Fairmont Grand Del Mar will have a Golf Putting Competition hosted by Ambassador Carlos Crain of Volcan exclusively for members and overnight resort guests. Call the golf shop to sign up at 858-314-1930. Relax this Cinco de Mayo with a Detoxifying Replenish Body Wrap. The nourishing treatment begins with a dry body brushing to exfoliate the skin followed by a mini-therapeutic massage. The moisturizing wrap includes Porphyria red algae, hyaluronic acid, and clary sage. To reserve, click here. The resort is also offering a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Package and Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza Weekend Package for those wanting to celebrate and stay at the resort!

Ebrahim Hamedi, known better as “Ebi” to his millions of fans across the world. His legendary satin, yet incredibly powerful voice has established Ebi as a Legendary Iranian Singer for the ages. Throughout his 50-year career, Ebi has released over 30 albums, and closer to 100 singles, performed sold-out shows across the world, and continuously released an endless string of hits, transcending Ebi’s fan base through 3 generations of Iranians worldwide. Since the Islamic revolution, Ebi’s music has been illegal to play in Iran, yet his audience is ever-growing both inside, and outside of his birth country. This is manifested by 5 decades of touring the globe, performing for millions of fans, and selling out some of the most prestigious venues in the world: Royal Albert Hall, Microsoft Theatre LA Live, Wembley Stadium, Sydney Opera House, Air Canada Center, Globen, Cologne Arena, Sony Center Toronto, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Greek Theatre Los Angeles, and many many more. Tickets purchased for the February 4 performance will be honored at this show. Connect with Ebrahim Hamedi on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The GI Film Festival is back to showcase films about veterans and the military experience. One narrative short film looks at a combat veteran’s transition back home.

Join us for a delicious night to remember. Enjoy a carefully curated 5-course dinner. Each course is artfully paired by our Executive Chef, Amin Boubaddi, with a different Ponte Wine. Our Winemaker, Arnaud Debons, will outline each wine and its unique qualities. Live music will also be featured throughout the evening. Cocktail or business attire is suggested. We will have a vegetarian menu available upon request Menu | • Passed Canapés • Sparkling Rosé - pre-release! • Smoked salmon with dill, salmon caviar, red onion, and capers • Grilled polenta, fresh mozzarella, tomato, microbasil • Herbed ricotta on crostini topped with Crème Fraiche and chives First Course | • 2023 Pastorello - pre-release! • Seared scallops over spring pea and pesto risotto with micro greens and a passionfruit crème sauce Second Course | • 2023 Pas Doux - pre-release! • Beets with burrata, mandarin oranges, spicy greens, pistachio pesto, croutons, aged balsamic and poppy seed vinaigrette Entrée | • 2017 Meritage - exclusive library selection • Medallion of beef tenderloin and wild mushrooms over parsnip puree with demi-glace, gorgonzola, and microgreens Dessert | • 2022 Late Harvest • Dark and white chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup with cherry compote and a chocolate cigar

The Division of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is proud to present the "Improvisation in Rast-Panjgah" concert by Amir Hossein Pourjavadi on setar and Pejman Hadadi on tombak on May 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Qualcomm Institute (Atkinson Hall/UC San Diego). This concert is presented in collaboration with the Persian Cultural Center of San Diego, and has been made possible by the Chehreazad Endowed Funds for the Arts at UC San Diego. The event is open and free for the public, UC San Diego faculty, students and staff, and members of the Persian Cultural Center. Parking in Gilman Parking Structure RSVPs requested to galleryqi@ucsd.edu. An important note: QI adheres to current UC San Diego guidelines regarding COVID-19 and public safety. Complete guidelines are available on the Return to Learn website. Students, staff, faculty, and UC Affiliates must show their daily symptom screener and must have green thumb to attend. Non-affiliate attendees are encouraged to test within 24 hours of the event. Persian Cultural Center is on Facebook + Instagram

Without Walls Festival serves up more than 20 immersive, site-specific works over four days.

The tax preparation and financial software company is laying off 1,800 people as it shifts to AI. About a third of the Californians being laid off are here in San Diego.