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Movie night is a perfect time to spend with your family and friends enjoying a blockbuster family-friendly film, Moana 2, under the stars. Be sure to bring your blankets and low-backed chairs. Bring food and drinks to enjoy a picnic in the park, but please no glass containers. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. City of Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

Meet rabbits with San Diego House Rabbit Society on Friday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, special craft, and more! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to meet the animals are limited and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in. *Meet and greet is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to meet the animals. Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/fun-animal-friday-rabbits/ San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The 37th Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow returns on May 10 and May 11 in Balboa Park (the corner of Park Blvd. and President’s Way). This free, family-friendly event is open for all to experience a weekend full of tradition, vibrant performances, and cultural pride. The community is invited to experience the richness of Native American heritage through music, dance, art, and community connection. Native singers, drummers, and dancers from throughout the Southwest will gather to practice their traditions in their beautiful regalia. Pow Wows are a spiritual experience for American Indians and an opportunity to preserve and pass on the customs and traditions which keep Native heritage alive. Each day, the Pow Wow will showcase traditional activities such as Kumeyaay Bird Singing, Gourd Dancing, Inter-Tribal Dancing, and Honoring of community leaders. There will also be dozens of local vendors and food booths serving delicious fry bread and other Native American dishes. Native artists will have beautiful hand-crafted items for purchase, such as jewelry, clothes, blankets, art, and more. Saturday’s honoring will be dedicated to the United States Military for their service, and Sunday’s honoring will be dedicated to all the mothers and grandmothers in celebration of Mother's Day. Congressman Scott Peters will be speaking at the event on Saturday to speak on SDAIHC’s impactful service to the community. The Pow Wow is hosted by San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC). As a community clinic, SDAIHC serves all San Diegans regardless of ethnicity, age, or background. The center promotes excellence in healthcare and welcomes new patients to join its diverse community. SDAIHC aims to reduce the significant health disparities in San Diego’s under-served populations, and brings hope, resilience, and healing to the thousands that are served yearly. To learn more about volunteering, vendor information, donations, or other general information, visit www.sdaihc.org/powwow/ or contact Paula Brim at paula.brim@sdaihc.org San Diego American Indian Health Center on Facebook / Instagram

The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.

DISCO RIOT proudly presents San Diego’s only queer-focused movement-arts festival: Queer Mvmnt Fest. Curated and directed by DISCO RIOT Producing Artists Martin Anthony Dorado, Alyssa Rose, Desiree Cuizon, and Trystan Merrick, this dynamic festival features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, dance socials, and movement-based short films. Designed to create space for queer-centered expression while remaining open to the broader public, Queer Mvmnt Fest actively addresses inequity through an intersectional lens by centering the work of 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC and disabled artists. Featured artists include hamsa fae, Joshua D. Estrada-Romero, Bruce McCormick, GEOMETRY Dance Company, Robert Taylor, Bernard Brown, Victor De La Fuente, Shannon Yu 余香儒, Esmée van Loon, Esther K. Liew, Domenico Pontoriero, Casey Hall-Landers, Surf Ford, Meesh Herd, Hadi Moussally, Leucas Loves, Eric Geiger, Antonis Christodoulou, and many more. Film screenings, showcasing work from artists around the world, will take place at the Digital Gym CINEMA at Park & Market. Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite films, with award winners announced on the final day of the festival. Community-centered dance socials will be held during the week at The Loft at UCSD and El Flow Dance Studio in Miramar. The public is invited to take free workshops at the San Diego City College Dance Studios on Saturday and Sunday. The festival’s mainstage performance will be held on Saturday evening at the Seville Theatre downtown, with a Q&A with Bernard Brown. DISCO RIOT invites the San Diego movement community to come together, celebrate movement as resistance and joy, and uplift the power of queer artistry in all its forms! Visit: discoriot.org/queer-mvmnt-fest-2025/ Disco Riot on Facebook / Instagram

The employees who have chosen to leave the agency amount to about 20% of NASA's workforce.

On Friday, May 23, the series continues with Jimmy and Enrique, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, and Walt Richards. Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas blend flamenco, Middle Eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other world rhythms into their fiery, virtuosic performances. Their unique world-music style captivates audiences with intricate guitar passages and exotic percussive rhythms. Known as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer has been a force in the San Diego music scene for over 30 years. Inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame, Palmer teams up with powerhouse vocalist Liz Ajuzie, whose dynamic voice perfectly complements Palmer’s electrifying piano playing. An expert in guitar and banjo, Walt Richards has been performing and teaching music for over 50 years. He has worked with numerous musical groups, participated in live theater productions, and even won an Emmy for his television work. Jimmy and Enrique Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas have combined their talents to form this award-winning duo. Their music can be described as having an international flair as they incorporate flamenco, Middle Eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other world rhythms into their compositions and arrangements. Their musical collaboration has created a unique, fiery world-music style that has captivated audiences from all over. Listeners will experience virtuosic guitar passages accompanied by exotic percussive rhythms, which together produce a sound that will grab your soul. Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie Known worldwide as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sultana of Swing, and Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, had a day named after her by the city in 2008, and won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. Liz Ajuzie is a captivating, powerhouse vocalist who has blended masterfully with Sue Palmer in their collaborations in recent years Walt Richards Walt Richards began performing on guitar while still in high school. Within a year he had added banjo, soon becoming one of Southern California's best-known players, with multiple wins at Topanga in the 1960s and 70s. He also toured nationally with the Eddystone Singers and the Appalachians in the 60s. Although offered other opportunities related to his degree, music kept drawing him back and he started teaching guitar and banjo at a San Diego music store in 1963. Walt is celebrating over 50 years of playing and teaching music in the San Diego area. As a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, he has worked with many diverse musical groups, including doing studio work and live theater (The Old Globe and Starlight theaters in San Diego), besides being a solo and group performer. Earlier work for television earned an Emmy for Walt and partner Vickie Cottle. His most recent television credits include train songs sung for a documentary originally commissioned by Disney.

The Shore Room at The Seabird Ocean Resort and Spa is set to host its first-ever Local Bartender Competition, bringing together top talent from the region for an exciting evening of mixology, entertainment, and spirited fun. The competition, proudly sponsored by Ilegal Mezcal, will take place in The Shore Room and on the Grand Coastal Terrace, featuring premium brands and interactive activations for guests to enjoy. The event’s theme—Reposado Night—will highlight three distinguished reposado tequilas and mezcals: • Ilegal Mezcal Reposado • Patrón Reposado • Cazadores Reposado Guests will have the opportunity to explore these refined spirits through specialty tastings and brand activations, all while cheering on their favorite bartenders as they compete for top honors. The evening will also feature lawn games, adding a fun and social element to the experience. Competition Details & Prizes • 1st Place: $250 cash prize + a complimentary hotel night at The Seabird Ocean Resort and Spa • 2nd Place: $150 cash prize + Bacardi Gift Bag • 3rd Place: Bacardi Gift Bag This dynamic event is open to the public, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience Oceanside’s vibrant cocktail culture. Whether you’re a cocktail aficionado or simply looking for an unforgettable night out, The Shore Room Bartender Competition is not to be missed! To learn more about The Shore Room visit The Shore Room Bar, Oceanside CA | The Seabird Resort or follow us on social media Facebook / Instagram

A months-long recall effort to oust lawmakers considered pro-Chinese has failed in the self-governing island's legislature.

Scientists are driving around in white Chevys, releasing thousands of specially engineered mosquitoes from tubes — part of a pioneering project to reduce the spread of dengue, a terrible disease.