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BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival San Diego is a three day latin dance event featuring some of the greatest names in performing arts! Come to San Diego, California and enjoy the BIG Salsa Festival in the west coast! BIG Salsa Festival San Diego is a three day latin event featuring some of the greatest names in performing arts and music! Each day is packed with dance classes, amazing performances, and latin dance parties into the early morning hours. Once you experience BIG Salsa Festival, it will surely become one of the premier events your look forward to every year. If you've always wanted to learn how to dance, this is the perfect begining. If you are looking to improve and advance your techniques, BIG San Diego offers classes for beginners, challenges for the advanced, and everything in between. Come learn from the best the world and our local community has to offer and enjoy The BIG Salsa Festival San Diego. BIG Salsa Festival on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego’s best night market, held monthly on the 1st Friday at AleSmith Brewing Co. Featuring 20+ diverse vendors with the most eco-friendly food, products and services in Southern California. Free Entry | Live Music | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats, including Pizza, Tacos, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Nachos, Samosas, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Curries, and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. The San Diego Sustainable Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and other games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. This is a rain or shine event. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Parents with 9-to-5 jobs often need a few hours of child care between the end of the school day and the end of the work day. But with limited availability, many families must piece together an after-school routine.

Award-winning author Deborah Jackson Taffa is the author of the bestselling memoir, "Whiskey Tender," a 2024 National Book Award Finalist that was a longlisted title for a 2025 Carnegie Medal. Named a top book of 2024 by The Atlantic, Time Magazine, NPR, Elle, Esquire, The NY Times, The New Yorker, Audible, The Washington Post, Oprah Daily, and Publisher's Weekly, Whiskey Tender won, both, a Southwest Book Prize and an International Latino Book Award, and was an Amazon Editor’s Best Choice Book for the year as well. A citizen of the Quechan (Yuma) Nation and Laguna Pueblo, Taffa earned her MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She later taught Creative Nonfiction at Webster University and Washington University in Saint Louis. She also served as an Executive Board Member with the Missouri Humanities Council where she was instrumental in creating a Native American Heritage Program in the state. Her first manuscript, a memoir about growing up on the Yuma and Navajo reservations, was awarded the Santa Fe Writer's Literary Award by Carmen Maria Machado in 2019. She co-wrote "Digadohi: Lands, Cherokee, and the Trail of Tears," a documentary that debuted on PBS in August, 2020. Currently working on her second story collection, Deborah Jackson Taffa today lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico and serves as the director of the MFA CW Program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Come to this author's reading, Q & A, and book selling/signing event!

"Veterans History Project II: The Journey Continues" is a public oral history event dedicated to honoring and preserving the lived experiences of U.S. military veterans from San Diego County. Taking place on April 8, 2026, at California State University San Marcos, the event will feature highlights from recorded veteran oral histories, community recognition, and reflections on the importance of documenting veterans’ stories with care, dignity, and permanence. The program builds on the success of the original Veterans History Project and continues an ongoing effort to ensure that veterans’ voices are recorded, respected, and archived for future generations. Attendees will include veterans, students, educators, civic leaders, and community members. The evening will include a community reception, featured speakers, and a highlight presentation showcasing oral histories from local San Diego County veterans, produced in collaboration with the CSUSM Library Special Collections Department. The event is open to the public. CSUSM Arts & Lectures on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for a sweet and creative experience in this fun, hands-on cookie decorating class! In this session, you’ll decorate three festive cookies—a bunny, a flower, and an Easter egg—perfect for celebrating the season. The instructor will demonstrate on how to make royal icing from scratch, sharing tips and tricks for achieving the perfect consistency. Then, you’ll be guided step by step through essential decorating techniques including piping, flooding, wet-on-wet designs, texturing, and more. No experience needed—this class is designed for all skill levels! By the end of the class, you’ll leave with beautifully decorated cookies, new decorating skills, and treats that look just as amazing as they taste. No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the baking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are not included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed. There is a convenient parking garage behind the venue that offers 1 hour of free parking and $3 per hour after. To ensure the safety and enriching experience of all participants, we require children aged 14 to 17 be accompanied by a parent or guardian during our cooking classes. Classes are intended for adults 21+. Visit: https://cocusocial.com/newevent/San-Diego_Spring-Cookie-Decorating_2026-Apr-4 Societe Brewing Company on Instagram and Facebook

SD Card Club Mega Card Show – Santee, San Diego (Free Entry, All Ages) Join us for one of the largest trading card shows in San Diego—the SD Card Club Mega Card Show, happening at BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. on April 17 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. This free, all-ages card show is perfect for collectors, hobbyists, families, and anyone into Pokémon, sports cards, One Piece TCG, and collectibles. San Diego Trading Card Show – What to Expect With 40+ vendors, this is one of the top card collecting events in Southern California. You’ll find: Pokémon cards, sports cards, and One Piece TCG Rare singles, sealed packs, and graded slabs Vintage collectibles and modern hits Exclusive items you won’t find online Whether you’re a beginner or a serious collector, there’s something here for you. Buy, Sell, Trade Cards in Person This isn’t just a card show—it’s a live trading experience. Buy directly from vendors Trade with other collectors Sell your cards on the spot Negotiate deals and find hidden gems If you’ve been searching for “card trading near me” or “Pokémon trade events in San Diego”, this is it. Cards, Craft Beer & Community Hosted at a local brewery, this event brings together cards + culture. Enjoy: Craft beer and drinks Great food options A social, high-energy atmosphere It’s the perfect mix of card show + hangout + networking event. Giveaways & Prizes We’re keeping the energy high all night with: Free giveaways Card packs and collectibles Exclusive prizes Just showing up gives you a chance to win. Location – Santee, CA (San Diego) BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. at 10960 Wheatlands Ave, Suite 101, Santee, CA 92071 Easy access for anyone in San Diego, East County, and surrounding areas. Why Attend? One of the best trading card events in San Diego 40+ vendors and growing community Free entry + all ages welcome Buy, sell, trade, and connect in one place Visit us at cardsandcollectors.com to see upcoming events, buy/sell sections, and insider deals. Follow @cardsandcollectors on Instagram for sneak peeks and updates.

The San Diego County library is hosting programs and promoting educational opportunities across all 33 of its branches to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs visited the Tijuana River Valley to hear from small business owners on how the ongoing sewage crisis is affecting their establishments.

From lightning-bolt skis to stoat siblings, Olympic mascots have always been delightfully weird. San Diego gives the gold to ...