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“EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!” Few lines in pop culture hit as instantly—and that legendary voice belongs to Freedom Williams, the frontman and co-founder of the international multi-platinum powerhouse C+C Music Factory. With over 8 million units sold of “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” Freedom helped define a generation of club anthems and continues to electrify crowds worldwide with a commanding stage presence and undeniable charisma. Born in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and raised in Queens, New York, Freedom came up alongside the roots of hip-hop and dance culture—more creator than spectator from the start. Before the global success, he was rocking parties as MC Tiny Tim and building a reputation as a performer with the kind of energy you can’t teach. That momentum carried into key early releases and collaborations, ultimately leading to the formation of C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams—a run that delivered five #1 Dance/Club hits, including “Gonna Make You Sweat,” “Things That Make You Go Hmmm,” “Just a Touch of Love,” “Do You Wanna Get Funky,” and more. Today, Freedom continues creating and evolving—balancing new music, community activism, and creative projects while keeping that unmistakable voice front and center. Whether you know him from the peak ‘90s club era or you’re discovering him through today’s dance and throwback scenes, a Freedom Williams' performance is pure, high-voltage celebration—built to move the room from the first beat. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/c--c-music-factory Freedom Williams on Facebook

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process. Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relaxation as they age. Please wear flat supportive shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

The 5th Annual North Park Salsa Fest offers a flavor-packed afternoon at North Park Mini Park on Saturday, May 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year, 17 local restaurants including reigning champions Tribute Pizza and Thai Time will face off for bragging rights, and only the crowd can crown the coveted “People's Choice” winner. A vibrant, family-friendly community celebration, North Park Salsa Fest invites San Diegans of all ages to spend the afternoon enjoying live music including Mariachi, kids' activities, a community art mural, food trucks, and craft beer and beverages from local breweries, all while tasting and rating salsas from some of San Diego's favorite local restaurants and businesses. This year's fierce lineup features 17 competitors vying for the title of Best Salsa. Returning fan favorites include Bivouac Ciderworks, Fairplay (2024 People's Choice winner), Original 40 Brewing Company, Ruth's No. 5, Subterranean, Thai Time (2024 Judges' Choice winner), and Tribute Pizza — the reigning 2025 People's Choice and Judges' Choice champion and a three-time People's Choice winner. Joining the competition for the first time are Bacari, Black Radish, Mama’s Kitchen, Mom’s Chicken and Waffles, North Park Beer Co., San Diego Salsa, Stoked On Salsa, Sun Coast Pizza, Una Mas, and Working Class. With 17 salsas to taste, you'll want something cold and local to keep the heat in check. This year's beverage lineup is a celebration of San Diego's thriving craft drink scene, featuring Barley & Sword, Bivouac Cider, Cervecería Transpeninsular, Flying Embers, JuneShine, Little Bird Brewing, Mike Hess Brewing, North Park Beer Co., Original 40 Brewing, Pasmosa Sangria, Seek Beer Co., and Suntide Mimosa. All beverages are available for ages 21+ with valid ID. Each of these local businesses is donating their participation to benefit students at Jefferson Elementary, and that generosity is something worth raising a glass to. Cheers to the local makers and neighbors who bring this community together year after year. The 5th Anniversary brings a brand-new tradition: the Salsa Fest Community Mural. North Park artist Philip Boelter (@boelterdesignco) designed the layout so that every painted square becomes part of a single vibrant mosaic. No artistic experience required. Paint solo, with friends, or as a family and leave your mark on a piece of North Park history. The completed mural will be permanently installed within the North Park Business Improvement District. Reserve your square on the North Park Salsa Fest website. General admission is FREE and open to the public. Salsa tasting tickets are available in two options: the Salsa Sampler (8 tastings for $22 through April 25; $25 after) and the Ultimate Salsa Lover's Pass (up to 17 tastings, for $40 through April 25; $45 after). Each tasting ticket includes salsas and tortilla chips (while supplies last), as well as the opportunity to cast a vote for People's Choice. North Park Salsa Fest benefits extracurricular programs for more than 400 students at Jefferson Elementary School in North Park. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit northparksalsafest.com and follow along on Instagram at @northparksalsafest. Event Details: North Park Salsa Fest Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego, CA 92104 Admission: Free Salsa Tasting Tickets: Salsa Sampler (8 tastings): $22 through April 25; $25 after Ultimate Salsa Lover's Pass (17 tastings): $40 through April 25; $45 after Purchase salsa tasting tickets: northparksalsafest.com About Friends of Jefferson Friends of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money to support arts, dance, and garden education for all students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. To learn more about Friends of Jefferson, please visit www.friendsofjefferson.org.

San Diego's wine country is hiding in plain sight—30 minutes from your front door, over 100 wineries are tucked into the hills of San Diego County. Most locals have never been. This dinner changes that. Join us at Cordiano Winery in Highland Valley as the sun drops behind the vines, and a few of the region's most notable winemakers pull back the curtain on what makes San Diego terroir unlike anywhere else in California. You'll taste it in the glass and on the plate—Chef Coral Strong of Garden Kitchen is building each course around what's coming out of the ground right now, pairing freshly-picked spring produce with an exclusive selection of San Diego County wines you won't find at any restaurant or bottle shop. Arrive on time to take a guided vineyard tour. This is the first in a series. Participating Wineries: - Cordiano Winery - Mermaid Valley Winery - Mia Marie Vineyards - Oddish Wine - Woof’n Rose Winery This event is in partnership with San Diego Wine Week, May 25–30, 2026, hosted by the San Diego County Vintners Association. Edible San Diego: Website / Facebook / Instagram

For Los Lonely Boys—brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza—family has always been at the heart of their music. After years of touring, the trio took a break in 2019 to focus on their families, returning to the road in 2022 reinvigorated and even opening for The Who. Hailing from San Angelo, Texas, the Garzas created their own bluesy “Texican rock & roll” sound and turned it into a global sensation. Their breakthrough came when Willie Nelson’s nephew discovered their demo; Willie soon booked them for Farm Aid and recorded with them at his studio. Their 2003 debut album, Los Lonely Boys, re-released by Epic, featured the No. 1 hit “Heaven,” which earned them a Grammy and spent 76 weeks on the Billboard Top 200, selling over two million copies. They’ve collaborated with legends like Carlos Santana and Willie Nelson, played iconic venues, and supported global causes. Their journey, chronicled in the documentary "Cottonfields and Crossroads", has seen both triumph and hardship—most notably Henry’s serious stage accident in 2013, which led the band to refocus on what matters most: family and music. Now back in stride, Los Lonely Boys continue to write, record, and tour with renewed passion. Their 2024 release, "Resurrection "(BMG), blends their signature Texican rock & roll with elements of soul and roots music, earning critical acclaim and energizing live audiences. More than two decades after their debut, they remain a vital force in music, proving their story is still unfolding. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/los-lonely-boys

It’s not a party — it’s therapy at 120 decibels. House of Heavy is coming to San Diego on 29 May 2026, taking over Casbah for the loudest, hardest, most cathartic night out your city has to offer. Built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, House of Heavy brings the energy of a packed metal show without waiting for the next tour to roll through town. This is a DJ-driven heavy music night built on nu-metal nostalgia, alt-metal anthems, and metalcore breakdowns, the tracks that raised you and still make you want to throw down. From Slipknot to Spiritbox, Korn to Knocked Loose, Deftones to Bad Omens, expect deep cuts, classics, and nonstop heaters all night long. Grab your crew. Lace up your boots. Bring your rage, your voice, and the energy you’ve been saving for the next festival. When your favorite band isn’t in town, House of Heavy is. Don’t wait for your favorite band’s next tour date, make this the night. House of Heavy on Instagram

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Breakfast at Tiffany’s" Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 10 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com “BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S” (1961. 115 minutes. PG) - Audrey Hepburn sparkles as a New York playgirl with a secret past in this swinging Sixties party. With George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, and Mickey Rooney. 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)

The B-Side Players make music without borders—an infectious, genre-bending blend that pulls from the grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean while staying rooted in the funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop rhythms of their Southern California home. Since forming in 1994, the band has crafted its own signature “global funk,” effortlessly weaving influences from places like Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, and Brazil into a forward-looking, Latin-flavored future-funk that’s equal parts soul, swagger, and celebration. Known for incendiary live shows that turn crowds into communities, The B-Side Players pair dance-floor heat with an uplifting message of unity and brotherhood—music designed to move bodies and bring people together. With a deep catalog (including their release "Revolutionize") and a reputation as hometown heroes and beyond—plus multiple San Diego Music Award wins—the band delivers a live experience that feels like a party, a protest, and a joyful revolution all at once. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/b-side-players B-Side Players on Instagram and Facebook

Learn about Kafka's Cookbook, featuring delicious recipes from 1905 Germany, used by the literary giant, Franz Kafka. Taste recipes for pastries, cakes and delicacies and learn how the original ingredients translate into modern health foods!

Red NOT Chili Peppers pay tribute to the ultimate funk-rock quartet—capturing the explosive live spirit, virtuosic playing, and California-cool swagger that made the Red Hot Chili Peppers a global phenomenon. With a setlist stacked across four decades of chart-topping eras, the Red Nots deliver a hit-packed ride that blends nostalgia, nonstop energy, and the kind of raging party vibe Chili Peppers fans crave. Formed in 2009, the band quickly became one of the nation’s most active RHCP tributes, earning a reputation for world-class musicianship and an unwavering devotion to authenticity. From prestigious concert halls to major tribute festivals—and stages around the world including Dubai, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan—Red NOT Chili Peppers bring a uniquely immersive live experience that rocks audiences’ socks off every time. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the catalog, this is a funk-fueled celebration of one of rock’s most iconic bands. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/red-not-chili-peppers Red NOT Chili Peppers on Instagram and Facebook