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It's time to celebrate our finalists, the talented and creative writers who have won this year's Short Story Contest! Please join us to learn the identities of our finalists and enjoy a delightful evening of live readings of the top three winning stories, performed by Write Out Loud, and sponsored by the Friends of San Diego Central Library. Q&A with the authors will follow.

What's so funny about getting old? Join these hilarious ladies to find out. With Special Guest Tony Calabrese, mentor to all of these comic geniuses, you will spend an hour laughing your arse off at life's most ridiculous situations. Wine & Beer are available. Proceeds benefit The James Shirey Foundation, Inc. Doors Open at 6:30 P.M. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Are we all just squirrels trying to get a nut? Professor Steven Barbone of SDSU’s Philosophy Department leads a 50th anniversary discussion of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig, one of the most influential books of the past half century and the bestselling philosophical book of all time. A summer motorcycle trip across the American West undertaken by a father and his son, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. Can a parent’s ferocious love for their child counter the everyday confusions of existence? Might the care for a technological object like a motorcycle lead to clarity? And when is a motorcycle not a motorcycle? Philosophy Talk is an occasional series of library presentations designed as a fun opportunity to connect the richness of philosophical thought to everyday life. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Join Josh Cellars at Little Italy Mercato to Call Your Mom and share your gratitude for the mother figure in your life ahead of Mother’s Day. From 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Josh Cellars will have a pop-up phone booth, where visitors are encouraged to give their mom a call and be entered for a chance to win a $12,000 experience together. In addition to showing gratitude for moms, the activation will serve as a great photo opp for attendees and special merch will be given out on-site, while supplies lasts.

Twilight in the Park Free Concerts 2024 season is starting June 18 with a double header. Child Prodigy Kahlil Childs and his jazz ensemble start at 4 p.m. followed by “The Pretenders” tribute band Pretending Chrissie at 6:30 p.m. This season offers a variety of music genres including rock and roll, jazz, country, blues, mariachi and orchestral music. Listen to music in an iconic setting at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The free concerts start June 18 through August 29, (no concert on June 20) every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy these summer concerts with family and friends and don’t forget to bring a picnic. See you there!

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra, San Diego’s first and only all-female salsa band and a 501(c)(3) organization, is celebrating five years of community, music, and fun in 2024. Founded after identifying a unique opportunity to unite as female musicians, the band brings a shared love of salsa and Latin music to audiences throughout Southern California. With a commitment to serving the community, Sabrosas partners with local schools through mentorship programs as well as organizations like the San Diego Latino Film Festival and San Diego Pride, enlivening the cultural landscape. Sabrosas is proud to have performed at venues such as Cafe Sevilla, the Belly Up, NAMM, and numerous community festivals. Looking ahead, the band is focusing on writing and recording original music, and of course, will continue to inspire and entertain, reinforcing their dedication to bringing Latin music to audiences of all ages. Bistro Seating $20 per person Free RSVP also available. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The popular monthly outdoor grilling event series Playing with Fire returns to The Lodge at Torrey Pines for another season. Join us for a special collaboration dinner featuring guest chef Carmine Lopez from Wolf in the Woods, along with The Lodge’s Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Bring your appetite to savor a variety of proteins and seasonal sides cooked over a wood-burning fire. Sip on pours from this event's featured local brewery, Fall Brewing Company, while enjoying scenic views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course on The Grill’s outdoor patio. A portion of the event's proceeds benefits MAKE Projects, a San Diego nonprofit that empowers refugee and immigrant women and youth with the job readiness skills to achieve their dreams. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The popular monthly outdoor grilling event series Playing with Fire returns to The Lodge at Torrey Pines for another season. Join us for a special collaboration dinner featuring guest chef Marty Fay from Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, along with The Lodge’s Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Bring your appetite to savor a variety of proteins and seasonal sides cooked over a wood-burning fire. Sip on pours from this event's featured local brewery, Pure Project Brewing, while enjoying scenic views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course on The Grill’s outdoor patio. A portion of the event's proceeds benefits PADI AWARE Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to ‘Drive local action for global ocean conservation’ that is carried out through citizen science, public policy, and community grants. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Coming San Diego: The Original Cover Girls, The Jets, Trinere, and Betty D of Sweet Sensation. Performing live on the Broadway Pier just minutes from Seaport Village and the Trolley!

Join us for the opening reception of "Growhouse" by Kelly Vivanco. All ages are welcome. New paintings will be unveiled, there will be live music and drinks available for purchase from Last Spot by Hidden Hive (21+). Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X