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Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Local Roots Kombucha. Local Roots began with the simple goal of creating a better-for-you alcohol that gives back to the local community as much as it does your gut. The name Local Roots was derived from our passion for bringing people together, sharing and instilling a sense of community. The word ‘local’ is defined by belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, while ‘roots’ is defined as being established deeply with a purpose. Our name is our badge on honor and our brand ethos is centered around always abiding by the culture personified in our brand name. Under 21 policy: Please contact Local Roots Kombucha for details regarding underage entry Happens on the following Dates: Mar 30, 2025, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Timezone: PDT Apr 27, 2025, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Timezone: PDT Visit: Bonsai Beginner Workshop at Local Roots Kombucha Bonsai Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Art Scene West is exhibiting fine art photography of every genre and showcasing eclectic visual art captured by a camera. On December 14th, we will host an Opening Reception celebrating a collection of photographs highlighting the world's natural beauty, California scenery and incredible landmarks. Our gallery is located in Seaport Village of downtown San Diego, a beautiful attraction where tourists, convention goers, and locals gather to enjoy the seaside businesses, luxury restaurants, and beautiful Southern California weather. Join us in appreciating breathtaking photography as artists, photographers and San Diego creatives come together inside our gallery. Visit: https://www.artscenewest.com/ Art Scene West on Instagram and Facebook

Aproximadamente 200,000 afganos han llegado a los Estados Unidos desde que los talibanes tomaron Kabul en agosto de 2021.

Advocate for the planet by going on an adventure to save the Earth at Nature Night! Join us for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM). Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: - Marine ecosystems with Ocean Connectors - Tree identification with Tree San Diego - Science of scent with California Wolf Center - Composting with Little Shepherds Nature Lab - Recycling with One Clean Beach - The effects of pollutants in creeks with Escondido Creek Conservancy - Native seeds that are helpful to birds with San Diego Bird Alliance - Cloud formations - Sun prints Plus, you won’t want to miss tinkering your own instrument and performing in a Junkyard Orchestra with DrumatiX! Fill up with a quick bite from Puras Papas food truck and Cabetos Pops for hand-crafted ice cream. Price: Members $12 | Non-Members $17 Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/naturenight/ San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Songwriter Sanctuary is back Friday, April 25 with “in the round” performances by Mr. Lyrical Groove, Mandi, and Kaylee Daugherty. Songwriter Sanctuary is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley and Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.). About the Artists Mandi is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and keys player drawn to soulful, genre-blending music. She thrives on collaboration—especially with fellow musicians and hip hop artists—and brings depth and energy to every project. Known for her ear for harmony, she enjoys creating and recording background vocals, and often supports others as a studio musician or music director. Offstage, she teaches middle school choir, music, and soon orchestra, helping young artists tap into their creativity. Kaylee Daugherty is a staple singer of the San Diego jazz scene as well as a singer-songwriter. She has had the privilege to play at some of Socal’s finest establishments, including Music Box, The Jazz Lounge, Dizzy’s, and the Westgate with San Diego’s best jazz musicians, including Irving Flores, Ed Kornhauser and Mikan Zlatkovich. Kaylee’s favorite part of performing is bringing joy to her audiences. Her music makes kids dance and gives older folk a sigh of nostalgia. Kaylee is personable and interactive with her audiences, and, by inviting them into her musical world, builds a sense of community within each venue. Kendrick Dial, artistically known as Mr. Lyrical Groove is a multidisciplinary artist, spoken word poet, and front man of the award-winning band The Lyrical Groove, known for blending soul, hip-hop, and thought-provoking lyricism. With experience as a Navy veteran, creative & executive coach and leadership trainer, he brings a unique blend of structure and soul to his work. His creative work fuses personal narrative with cultural commentary, using music, poetry, and performance as tools for healing and social change. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10, but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors! Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully) Accessibility: Please direct any venue accessibility requests to Molly @mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change May 30 Surrija The Lovebirds Jonesy Jones Jun 27 - LGBTQ Pride Show! Lily Wecks Kimiko In Mazes Jul 25 The Bella Lunas Espi Miranda Ramos Aug 29 Claire King Hailey Wetzel Lexi Pulido Sep 26 Joe Summers Grainne Hunt Helena Holleran Oct 24 Shea Givens Kevin Cooper Anthony Cullins Dec 5 - Holiday Edition! JT Moring Cara Cormier David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White @lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songwriter-sanctuary-april-25-2025-tickets-1314170452199

For one night only, step into a world where Japanese tradition meets modern culinary artistry. Matsu, Oceanside’s acclaimed fine dining destination, is teaming up with the legendary Kuheiji Brewery to bring an unforgettable evening of sake, storytelling, and elevated flavor. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=1166083&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website&corrid=ded6587b-4c6f-47fc-b8f8-04b3dfefb881 Matsu on Instagram and Facebook Kuheiji Brewery on Instagram and Facebook

Delve into these personal dedications—whether romantic or artistic—in which composers transform love into music, revealing profound emotional milestones born from deep devotion. SCHUBERT "Auf Der Strom for Tenor, Horn and Piano," D. 943 Zachary Wilder, tenor; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon Barnatan, piano SCHUMANN "Piano Trio No. 3" in G Minor, Op. 110 Alexi Kenney, violin; Nicolas Altstaedt, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano ARVO PÄRT Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten SummerFest Chamber Orchestra; Osmo Vänskä, conductor BRITTEN "Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings," Op. 31 Zachary Wilder, tenor; Stefan Dohr, horn; SummerFest Chamber Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä, conductor Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/love-songs/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Nathan Harrison: San Diego County's first Black homesteader and a local legend Discover the remarkable story of Nathan Harrison, a formerly enslaved man who settled in San Diego County in the 1860s. Archaeological and historical research reveals how Harrison navigated social networks to adapt to different community groups. Join Jamie Bastide, Collections Management Coordinator at SDSU and Archival Specialist in the South Coast Information Center, as she shares insights from the Nathan Harrison Archaeological Project, exploring his life, legacy, and the artifacts uncovered at his Palomar Mountain homestead. View this event on the Carlsbad Library website

Witness the fiery energy of young Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Jörg Widmann, capturing the raw drive that propels artistic vision from promise to breakthrough. Beethoven "Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3" Liza Ferschtman, violin; Clive Greensmith, cello; Juho Pohjonen, piano Jörg Widmann "180 Beats Per Minute" Njioma Chineyere Grevious, Nathan Meltzer, violins; Matthew Lipman, Jonathan Vinocour, violas; Kajsa William-Olsson, Jonathan Swensen, cellos Mendelssohn "String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20" Stefan Jackiw, Blake Pouliot, Alan Gilbert, Nathan Meltzer, violins; Jonathan Vinocour, Matthew Lipman, violas; Jonathan Swensen, Ivan Karizna, cellos Visit: La Jolla Music Society

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.