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Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=320565

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=320512

Cinema Under The Stars Presents: “REAR WINDOW” Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 13+ “REAR WINDOW” (1954. 112 minutes. PG) — Delicious terror from master Hitchcock and a spine-tingling excursion into voyeurism. A wheel-chair bound photographer (James Stewart) amuses himself by spying on tenants across the courtyard and may have seen too much! Co-starring Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter and Raymon Burr. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

San Diego-based musician Matthew Phillips is a rising pop force from Southern California, captivating audiences with infectious melodies, heartfelt storytelling, and a modern alternative sound that pairs electronic elements with cinematic soundscapes and classic, hook-driven lyrics. A standout guitarist as well as a songwriter, Phillips’ playing has drawn attention from major industry names including Fender, Ernie Ball, Taylor, Seymour Duncan, JHS, RJM, and Walrus Audio. Following the success of his 2023 singles “So in Love” and “Till It’s Over,” Phillips gained momentum as the “Till It’s Over” music video went viral—filmed live at San Diego’s House of Blues and capturing a powerful, lights-up moment of unity in the room. In 2024, he was nominated and won Best Pop Artist at the San Diego Music Awards, then brought his band to the legendary Belly Up in Solana Beach for a highly anticipated headline show, paired with the release of “Time Fades Love” and a live-shot video that quickly racked up views across platforms. With a growing list of festival and venue performances, international touring experience, and TV/film placements, Matthew Phillips continues to earn praise from journalists, industry insiders, and fans—raising the bar with every release and delivering a live show that feels both intimate and larger-than-life. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/matthew-phillips Matthew Phillips on Instagram and Facebook

Founded in 2022 in Culiacán, Sinaloa—the birthplace of banda—Banda Raíces Sinaloenses brings an authentic and electrifying representation of traditional Mexican banda music to every stage they play. Built on a mission to preserve the roots of regional Mexican music while delivering high-energy, crowd-pleasing performances, the group blends tradition with a vibrant, modern edge. The band is made up of seasoned musicians whose collective experience includes performing alongside some of the biggest names in regional Mexican music, including Alfredo Olivas, Valentín Elizalde, El Chapo de Sinaloa and Joan Sebastian. This deep musical background shines through in their precision, powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence. Known for their engaging performances and infectious energy, Banda Raíces Sinaloenses performs a wide-ranging repertoire of corridos, rancheras, cumbias and contemporary regional hits. Every show is designed to feel like a true celebration—full of passion, culture and orgullo. Now expanding into the United States, the band is proud to share the unmistakable sound of Sinaloa with new audiences, bringing their music—and their roots—to stages like the San Diego County Fair. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/banda-races-sinaloenses

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Casablanca" Friday, May 22 at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 “CASABLANCA” (1942. 102 minutes. PG) - Fall in love again. An exotic and glamorous setting. Heroic sacrifice. The triumph of idealism over cynicism in “a world gone mad”. Humphrey Bogart is the world weary ex-pat. Ingrid Bergman is the mysterious old flame who reignites his life. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

Relive the unforgettable sound of The Carpenters with Top of the World, a world-class tribute that brings their iconic ballads and melodic pop classics to life with remarkable authenticity. Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, whose warm tone and contralto range capture the magic of Karen Carpenter, this show is pure nostalgia—in the best way possible. Backed by a polished seven-piece band of seasoned, professional musicians, Top of the World recreates the Carpenters’ famously rich arrangements with serious attention to detail—sometimes using multiple keyboards to mirror Richard Carpenter’s intricate orchestrations, along with layered instrumentation like saxophone, trumpet, flute, and more to complete the sound. Expect a hit-packed set featuring favorites like “Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Please Mr. Postman,” and “Yesterday Once More,” plus fun backstories woven in along the way. Sit back, sing along, and enjoy—because with Top of the World, it truly feels like "Yesterday Once More." Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/top-of-the-world Top of the World on Facebook

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Pulp Fiction" Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 “PULP FICTION” (1994. 154 minutes. R). - The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. Starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

"Chasin’ U": The Morgan Wallen Experience is a Morgan Wallen tribute band dedicated to recreating the excitement, swagger, and sing-along moments of a Morgan Wallen show—right in your backyard. Built for fans who want that arena-sized country vibe on a local level, "Chasin’ U" brings a high-energy performance packed with the spirit of Wallen’s biggest crowd-pleasers—equal parts country grit and good-time party. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/chasin-uthe-morgan-wallen-experience Chasin' U on Instagram

Join San Diego Poet Laureate and English teacher Paola Capó-García in this one of a kind art and writing workshop for tweens and teens! Participants will have the opportunity to examine poetry and then write their own work (or develop a piece they’ve already started previously). Then using a variety of art materials, poets will begin to create their own zines. Registration for this free program is required at sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital. Audience: Kids ages 11-18 Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook