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As the election approaches, San Diego Unified School District created the SD Unified for Democracy project to promote civic discussion and engagement.

Through her independent documentary project Rainbow Girls, photographer Julia Gunther captures the stories of protection and prejudice among a group of South African lesbian women.

All of the activities, vendors and performances will take place inside the garden’s gates. We invite guests to make special koinobori, play games, and eat kashiwamochi. Performances will run throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy wearing yukatas, courtesy of the SD Kimono Club. Come join us for an exciting event! Visit: https://www.niwa.org/childrens-day Free Activities Koinobori Craft Origami Kabuto Games Kamishibai: 11:30AM-2:00PM Go Performance Schedule 11:00am- Shofukan Kendo Dojo 12:00pm- Genbu Daiko 1:00pm- San Diego Eisa/Sanshin/Hula Team 2:00pm- San Diego Kimono Club 3:00PM- Japanese Academy of San Diego & Tsumiki Preschool Japanese Friendship Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Napa Valley on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Silver Oak and OVID perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Matt Duncan, owner of Silver Oak and OVID, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. For more information visit: lodgetorreypines.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Malashock Dance’s first performance with work by our new Artistic Director Christopher K. Morgan, side-by-side with work by our Founding Director John Malashock. An electric evening of dance looking at relationships, obstacles, challenges, and what might be waiting for us on the other side of struggle. For more information visit: malashockdance.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join San Diego Children's Discovery Museum for an exciting family jamboree filled with live performances, food trucks, crafts, and beer and wine for adults! Families will enjoy live musical performances by Hullabaloo & Kathryn the Grape as well as art activities from: - An improv circle with Patio Playhouse Escondido - A community art project with Brilliant Spectrum Art - An art activity with Escondido Art Association For more information visit: sdcdm.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Come and spend an evening with us, enjoying mouth-watering food and drinks prepared by local chefs and drink purveyors. You’ll also get a chance to meet Olivewood Kitchenistas and interns, who will be showcasing their culinary skills. Take a stroll in our beautiful spring garden, bid on exciting silent and live auction items, and much more. All the proceeds from this event will go towards Olivewood’s food and environmental education, access, and advocacy programs! For more information visit: olivewoodgardens.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host internationally bestselling author, Kevin Kwan as he discusses his latest novel "Lies and Weddings." In a globetrotting tale that takes us from the black sand beaches of Hawaii to the skies of Marrakech, from the glitzy bachelor pads of Los Angeles to the inner sanctums of England’s oldest family estates, Lies and Weddings is a story of love, money, murder, sex, and the lies we tell about them all. Kevin Kwan is the New York Times bestselling author of the "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Sex and Vanity." Kevin has been named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. IPJ Theatre, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Parking and Campus Map Information here For more information visit: warwicks.com

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and more at Fleet Science Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info: - Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) - Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult - Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant - Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone Tentative Program: Selections from "The Four Seasons" Op. 8 – Antonio Vivaldi On the Nature of Daylight – Max Richter The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires) – Astor Piazzolla Primavera Porteña Invierno Porteño Passacaglia – G.F. Handel / J. Halvorsen String Quartet in F Major, M.35: II. Assez vif – très rythmé – Maurice Ravel Summertime – George Gershwin A Hazy Shade of Winter – Simon & Garfunkel Performers: Range Ensemble - String Quartet For more information visit: feverup.com

The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host best-selling author Amy Tan as she discusses her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. She will be in conversation with Noelle Norton, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences. Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. Amy Tan is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God’s Wife and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. Her essays and stories have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper’s Bazaar, National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy. She is the recipient of many honors, including the Commonwealth Gold Award, the Carl Sandburg Award. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in 2022, and in 2023, President Biden presented her with the National Humanities Medal. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. Free tickets do not include a copy of the book, which will be for sale by Warwick's bookstore. Parking and Campus information here For more information visit: warwicks.com