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Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Printmaking Mono Printing Create several one-of-a-kind landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, or mindscapes with this quick, colorful, and energetic process. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~taste-of-art-w-robin-douglas?tab_5161=id%3A22674 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Exclusively for OMA members at the Patron, President's Circle, Founder's Circle, Millennium Club, and Director's Circle levels, please join us for some all-American burgers, hot dogs, and thirst-quenching refreshments to celebrate your loyalty and generous support and for an insider’s update from Executive Director Maria Mingalone. Attire is summer casual. Not yet a Patron, President's Circle, Founder's Circle, Millennium Club, and Director's Circle level member? Join or upgrade today at oma-online.org/membership/ ! Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~patron-party?tab_5182=id%3A22711 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Côta Vera invites you to enjoy Food Truck Fridays & Live Music Nights every Friday this summer at Central Square Park, located in the heart of the vibrant Côta Vera neighborhood in East Chula Vista. This free event, generously sponsored by the developer, brings together delicious food trucks, local musicians, and good vibes for all ages. Whether you're grabbing a bite with neighbors or dancing under the stars, it's the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Bring a blanket, enjoy the music, and discover what makes Côta Vera such a special place to gather. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/jun/13/cota-veras-food-truck-fridays-live-/?et=344406

San Diego farmers and farms are the focus of "California Grown, Plein Air" exhibition at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center May 17 – June 20, 2025. In the Spring of 2025, plein air painters from around San Diego County painted at farms, documenting the diverse types of farms in the region. Juror Katie Stokes, the editor of Edible San Diego Magazine, will select her favorite artworks during the reception, Saturday May 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Edible San Diego magazine has been celebrating local food in farms and gardens for 17 years. Our region's many beautiful valleys, hills, creeks, rich history and diverse plant and animal life make it a haven to grow food or enjoy the harvests of farmers, ranchers and fishers. We are delighted to support this show and the Bonita Historical Society to share the artists' perspectives and talents on this delicious topic."- Katie Stokes Artists in the exhibition include: Liz Abeyta, Andrew ‘Drew’ Bandish, Lorraine Marie Cote, Brian Gibson, Rose Irelan, Margaret Larlham, Chrysanne Lowe, Frankie Martin, Doreen Mattingly, Carmelita Molina, Michelle Montrose, Kathryn Peterson, Nina Pierson, Indu Ramkumar, Elisabeth Refn, Jenny Rivera, Sarah Sullivan, Valorie Thompson, Joyce Trinh and Mehl Lawson Sketchbooks by members of San Diego Urban Sketchers will also be featured in the exhibition. Farms and regions featured in the exhibition include: Coastal Roots Farm, Highland Valley Oranges, Stein Family Farm, Rafferty Farms, Rancho del Sol, Point Loma Lighthouse Keeper's Kitchen Garden, San Diego Lavender Fields, Poway Farmers Market, Wild Willow Farm, Tierrasanta Community Garden, Coastal Garden, Kitchen Garden on the Pier, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Rohr Park A Paint-Out in Bonita will be with artist Mehl Lawson on Friday, May 16th. Participants can meet at the museum at 9 a.m. to find maps and coffee for the paint-out. Artwork from the paint-out will be displayed for sale in the “wet gallery”. Artist Rose Irelan will be leading a plein air painting workshop on Friday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required through the museum website on the exhibitions page. Participants can also register by calling 619 267-5141. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is located at 4355 Bonita Road in Bonita California. Hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking at the museum. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/ca-grown-plein-air-2025/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Don't miss this fabulous trio presenting an original approach to Jazz Standards and Latin/Brazilian pieces from the American Songbook featuring composers such as Miles Davis, Richard Rogers, George Gershwin, Chick Corea, Jobim exploring a plethora of grooves from swing, bossa/samba, funk/fusion, afro Cuban, odd times and more. About Lori Bell Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. She has contributed to the development of higher standards of performance while earning acclaim from both peers and critics for her artistry on stage and in recordings. She is a three-time Global Music Award recipient recognized for her recordings, compositions, and arrangements. In 2016, Lori paid heartfelt tribute to her family and birthplace on her critically acclaimed album Brooklyn Dreaming, her 10th CD, earning four-star ratings from Jazz Journal UK, Jazz Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Downbeat Magazine, which chose it as “Best Albums of 2016.” Huffington Post also chose Brooklyn Dreaming for their “Best of Jazz 2016”. Veteran jazz critic Scott Yanow chose it as one of his Top 25 Best Jazz CDs of 2016. It also won a Global Music Award for Outstanding Achievement for compositions and arrangements. Lori has toured in Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong. She has also performed in high-profile ensemble settings at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, SOKA Performing Arts Center, The Wadsworth Theatre at UCLA, and most recently, on a project of jazz arrangements and classical compositions for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Library. She has performed three times at the Gala for the National Flute Association, most recently in 2016. In addition to her global renown as a performer and recording artist, Lori is a respected force in music education. She is currently on the SDSU faculty as an Instructor of Flute and studio teacher and over the years, has privately taught hundreds of students of all ages in both classical flute technique and jazz styling, jazz piano (her secondary instrument), theory, composition and arranging at her studio in San Diego. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/event-details/lori-bell-1

Hosted by: Lorraine Cote Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: oma-online.org/membership/ Visit: oma-online.org/events/plein-air-paint-out-with-oma-artist-alliance-oceanside-harbor/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Hosted by: Lorraine Cote It’s just beautiful all along the lake shore with water fowl, children, and lovely water vistas. Parking is $3 (bring ones) and restrooms are available. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art Visit: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Come see us on Sunday, April 13th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for an Easter Market. We will be at Mission Valley Center by Nordstrom Rack to Novo Brewery. We will have an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids at 12 p.m.! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-market-tickets-1142277706369

An underground network of feminists and activists developed new models of care for abortion that eventually helped legalize abortion in countries across Latin America.