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Family Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. Family tour themes change monthly, and each family tour is followed by a hands-on art-making activity. All materials are provided. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for SDPL’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development & design, then build your own game. Teams can work together to complete their projects & attend optional drop-in sessions for support. Games will be showcased at the end. Software & equipment provided. No experience required. Registration required. Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=326058

Self-Love Self-Portrait is a creative and empowering workshop designed to help participants reconnect with themselves through art. Through guided reflection, gentle prompts, and intentional observation, participants will explore identity, personal narrative, and emotional well-being while creating a self-portrait in drawing or painting. Led by artist and muralist Gloria Muriel, the session encourages self-acceptance, compassion, and curiosity, offering a safe, welcoming space for creative expression. No prior art experience is required — all levels are encouraged to participate. Learning Goals: • Cultivate self-love, confidence, and personal awareness through art • Introduce accessible drawing/painting techniques for self-portraiture • Create a supportive, culturally inclusive environment • Celebrate individuality, lived experience, and personal stories Thursday February 19, 2026 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free entrance. RSVP: elizabethb@casafamiliar.org The Front Gallery. . . . Autorretrato del Amor Propio es un taller creativo y enriquecedor diseñado para ayudar a los participantes a reconectarse consigo mismos a través del arte. Mediante la reflexión guiada, ejercicios sencillos y la observación consciente, los participantes explorarán su identidad, su narrativa personal y su bienestar emocional mientras crean un autorretrato en dibujo o pintura. Dirigido por la artista y muralista Gloria Muriel, el taller fomenta la autoaceptación, la compasión y la curiosidad, ofreciendo un espacio seguro y acogedor para la expresión creativa. No se requiere experiencia previa en arte; todos los niveles son bienvenidos. Objetivos de aprendizaje: • Cultivar el amor propio, la confianza y la autoconciencia a través del arte • Introducir técnicas accesibles de dibujo y pintura para el autorretrato • Crear un ambiente de apoyo e inclusivo culturalmente • Celebrar la individualidad, las experiencias vividas y las historias personales Jueves 19 de febrero de 2026 De 11 a.m. a 2 p.m. Entrada gratuita. Confirmar asistencia: elizabethb@casafamiliar.org Galería The Front. Gloria Muriel/Glow on Instagram

Join us for a Beer and Cheese Picnic night at Pure Project Vista. Pack your picnic supper and plan to have dinner at the brewery. We’ll kick off the evening with a five-beer and five-cheese pairing, plus a light, interesting bit of education on beer and cheese pairing ideas with Chef Dave. After the welcome tasting, you’re free to unpack your picnic, grab more beer from the bar, and enjoy the evening. Expect the usual Grainbakers class fun, a few surprise treats, sweet endings, plenty of time for lingering and conversation, and one easy Vista night with lots of Instagram-worthy moments. Event includes: - Beer and Cheese Pairing Education - 5 samples of Pure Project Beer - 5 artisan cheeses selected to pair with these beers - Reserved pincing tables and red check table cloths - Artisan Bread and butter samples from Grainbakers Breadmaking School VIP / FAQ: Participants must be 18 or older and have a ticket. An optional free tour is available from 6 to 6:30 p.m. with a Pure Project guide! Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. What beers and what cheeses? That's a surprise, but let's say 'well curated.' Chef Dave will have a lovely variety. NOT INCLUDED Picnic dinner is not included. This event is designed for you to bring your own food. Maybe you pack a fancy spread and invite three friends. Maybe you and your plus one swing by a sandwich shop on the way to the brewery. You could even order your dinner to arrive by delivery to the brewery. (We won't judge. You're a problem solver.) However you picnic, the evening begins with a curated beer and cheese flight, then it’s time to settle in, enjoy your dinner, catch the sunset, and soak up some of San Diego’s finest skies. We’ll have trash and recycling receptacles available. Very important: Please do not bring any outside alcohol. This class is: This class is fun for groups, even a group of 8 or 12. Please request seating together. This class is fun for couples. This class is fun for a girls’ night out. This class is fun for adults + their parents! This class is fun for work besties and a mini work friends outing. Allergen Considerations: Almonds and Walnuts may be used. Pecans and Pistachios will not be used. Peanuts will not be used. Please contact us about any allergies. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

“The earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry Celebrate Earth Day with an evening of shared words and quiet reflection. We’ll gather to read and write about the planet we call home—nature’s influence on our lives and our own place within the living world. Bring a favorite short poem or prose piece to read—your own or another’s—rooted in the natural world, along with a notebook or laptop for your own writing. You’re invited to bring a small potted plant to place at the center of our table—a living reminder of our shared ground, our need for tending, and the growth that happens when we gather. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

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An exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America through the voices of those who served. Join us for a unique look at local military women’s history through personal stories and inspiring artistic tributes. Includes uniforms and timeline of women in service from the Revolutionary War through the present day. Reception: July 18, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibition dates: July 15 – August 29, 2026 Curator: Heather Gallana, USMC veteran The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Practice reading with some great listeners! Children of all ages are invited to join us at libraries across San Diego County to read aloud to Animal Ambassadors from San Diego Humane Society. Saturday, Mar. 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. San Ysidro Library 4235 Beyer Blvd., San Diego Saturday, Mar. 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista Saturday, Mar. 14, 10-11 a.m. Logan Heights Library 567 S 28th St., San Diego Saturday, Mar. 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Pacific Highlands Ranch Library 12911 Pacific Place, San Diego Saturday, Mar. 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Allied Gardens / Benjamin Library 5188 Zion Ave., San Diego Saturday, Mar. 28, 10-11 a.m. Logan Heights Library 567 S 28th St., San Diego Saturday, Mar. 28, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. North Clairemont Library 4616 Clairemont Drive, San Diego San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

This party raises funds vital to support immigration legal services for local families. Party-goers enjoy a lively afternoon. featuring a silent auction, local artists, steel drum band, tropical eats and drinks, inspiring immigrant stories, and sunset on the green, all in a beautiful coastal setting. Pathways to Citizenship on Facebook / Instagram

Volunteers are organizing community patrols to monitor ICE activity in their communities. Plus, why more public transit riders are avoiding fares. And, a familiar voice for San Diego soccer fans previews the upcoming SDFC season.