Search results for

Asylum seekers going to college in California can pay much higher nonresident tuition and are often excluded from financial aid, at great cost to them and their families as immigration cases spend years in limbo.

The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to update him on programming and operational plans. But with most of the staff gone and many artists booked elsewhere, what shows would they present?

Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit "Forbidden Broadway" and performed by a versatile cast of eight, "Spamilton: An American Parody" is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course of everyone’s favorite Broadway blockbusters, including celebrity satires, pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano! After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, "Spamilton: An American Parody" will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in San Diego! Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/spamilton-2026 Created, written, and directed by Gerard Alessandrini Hilarious Musical Spoof Quotes: "I laughed my brains out." - Lin-Manuel Miranda (yes, that Lin-Manuel Miranda) “SMART, SILLY AND CONVULSIVELY FUNNY!” - Ben Brantley, The New York Times “Uproariously entertaining! VERY FUNNY!” - Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe “‘SPAMILTON’ almost as good as the real thing. It’s a fast-moving musical romp.” - Wei-Huan Chen, The Houston Chronicle “Don’t let the fact that you haven’t seen Hamilton stop you from taking in this gloriously goofy facsimile. You will still guffaw at this endlessly clever send-up.” - Andrea Simakis, The Cleveland Plain Dealer San Diego Theatres on Facebook / Instagram

Step into a transformative 4-day workshop designed to help you build deeply personal figurative paintings from archived family photographs. Through color, composition, proportion, and simplifying complex forms, learn to turn meaningful images into artwork with clarity and your distinct voice. Woodward Contemporary on Facebook / Instagram

16th annual North Park Festival of Beers returns on April 4, 2026. North Park's favorite beer festival is back on El Cajon Blvd, with over 80 craft beers to sample, live music from Louis XIV! Proceeds benefit the San Diego Music Foundation. VIP opens at noon. General admission opens at 1 p.m. North Park Beer Fest on Facebook / Instagram

The Granger Hotel and JFiN Collective welcomes the community to the opening of "Organica: Flora to Fauna," the second exhibition in the Granger Art Program's Border series, featuring 14 regional artists. Opening Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m.! Daily Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Curated by Jennifer Findley, Director of Arts and Culture at Oram Hotels and founder of JFiN Collective, "Organica" brings together fourteen regional artists from Southern California and across the border. The exhibition is installed across the hotel's salon, lobby, and art studio. The exhibition runs May 21 through December 31, 2026. The works span painting, sculpture, installation and mixed media, tracing the boundary between plant, animal and human life. From photorealist animal studies to speculative botanical ecologies, Organica places the human body within the same continuum as root systems, fungal networks, and nocturnal habitats. An exhibition about coexistence and the natural world on its own terms. The exhibition continues the Granger Art Program's evolving dialogue with artists engaged in ecological and speculative inquiry, including the ongoing art-in-residence initiative with Max Hooper Schneider, the first emerging artist commissioned for UC San Diego's Stuart Collection, whose work engages future ecologies and evolving life systems. Participating artists include: Annalise Neil April Street Becca Mann Caitlin Carney Dave Essa Denja Harris Josh Herman Kelsey Overstreet Leslye Villaseñor Nathalie Guerin Reinhart Selvik Reni Soares Sylvia Fernandez Walter Redondo

San Diego’s best night market, held monthly on the 1st Friday at AleSmith Brewing Co. Featuring 20+ diverse vendors with the most eco-friendly food, products and services in Southern California. Free Entry | Live Music | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats, including Pizza, Tacos, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Nachos, Samosas, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Curries, and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available. The San Diego Sustainable Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and other games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. This is a rain or shine event. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Summer Block Party Card Trade Night Sunday, June 14, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Nebula Vault – 937 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 Get ready for one of the most exciting summer hobby events in San Diego County! The Summer Block Party Card Trade Night in El Cajon is bringing together collectors, vendors, music, food, and nonstop hobby energy for a massive community trade night hosted by SD Card Club and Nebula Vault. This indoor and outdoor card event is designed for collectors of all ages who love Pokémon cards, sports cards, trading card games, vintage collectibles, sealed products, and hobby culture. Whether you’re looking to trade with the community, hunt for rare singles, buy sealed boxes, or simply hang out with fellow collectors, this summer block party is the place to be. What to Expect The Summer Block Party Card Trade Night combines the atmosphere of a summer festival with the excitement of a local card show and trade night. Event Highlights: 20+ vendors buying, selling, and trading Pokémon cards, sports cards, TCGs, and collectibles Open community trade tables Live music and summer vibes all night Food truck vendors and ice cream Indoor and outdoor event setup Great lighting and plenty of room to trade Family-friendly environment for collectors of all ages This event is perfect for Pokémon collectors, sports card enthusiasts, TCG players, vendors, investors, and anyone looking to connect with the growing Southern California hobby community. Hosted by SD Card Club × Nebula Vault SD Card Club and Nebula Vault continue to build some of the most fun and community-focused hobby events in San Diego. This trade night is all about bringing collectors together in a relaxed, social environment with great energy, music, food, and nonstop trading. Cards & Collectors will also be onsite with fresh inventory, hobby deals, and cards available for purchase and trade throughout the night. For updates and future events: Visit: CardsandCollectors.com SD Card Club Instagram Seeking Vendors We are currently looking for vendors for the Summer Block Party Card Trade Night El Cajon 2026. If you sell: Pokémon cards Sports cards TCG products Sealed boxes Vintage collectibles Hobby supplies Anime collectibles Toys or pop culture merchandise …this is a great opportunity to connect with collectors throughout San Diego County and Southern California. Vendor space is limited and expected to fill quickly. Vendor inquiries: Text Ryan at (619) 734-6771 Why You Should Attend The Summer Block Party Card Trade Night is more than just a card show. It’s a community-driven hobby experience where collectors can buy, sell, trade, network, and enjoy a fun summer atmosphere all in one place. Whether you collect Pokémon, baseball cards, basketball cards, football cards, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or other trading card games, this event offers something for every type of collector. Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 14, 2026 and join us for one of the best summer card trade nights in East County San Diego.

The Barrio Logan art and community space celebrates three years as a museum and 10 years as an organization. With the loss of EPA funding to vital programs, leaders remain hopeful.