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Walden Family Services will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the “There’s No Place Like Home” Gala on April 30, 2026, at the historic Thursday Club in San Diego. Set against an ocean-view backdrop, the evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, and partners to benefit housing and supportive services for foster youth. Inspired by the "Wizard of Oz," the gala will feature themed décor, live entertainment including performances by Mariam T and her queens, and a menu by Behind the Scenes Catering. Proceeds will support Transitional Age Youth as they move toward independence, providing stable housing, life skills, and critical resources. The event honors five decades of impact while investing in the future of youth aging out of foster care. Tickets are $250, with tables of 10 available for $2,500. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit waldenfamily.org/spring-event. Walden Family Services on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Music Group Quartets by Haydn and Mendelssohn Harold Reeves, violin Adrian Evarkiou-Kaku, violin Jason Karlyn, viola Xian Zhuo, cello Uniting acclaimed performers from the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and co-founders of the San Diego Music Group, this quartet blends world-class artistry and rich musical heritage to create unforgettable live experiences across Southern California. The City of Encinitas is excited to present the 2026 Music by the Sea Season in partnership with the San Diego Music Society. Join us for six unforgettable Friday evening concerts featuring world-class performers in the intimate and acoustically rich Encinitas Library. From dazzling concerto masterpieces to virtuosic chamber works and captivating solo artists, this season promises artistry, inspiration, and musical magic from January through June. All concerts are held at the Encinitas Library on Fridays starting at 7 p.m. City of Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.

Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families. Through soccer, generations have found connection, belonging and a way to carry forward a shared history.

Trump officials say they found 250,000 noncitizens on voter rolls in just four states. Those states don't know where the numbers came from, and some worry what the claims may portend for the midterms.

Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia about his new book, "The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America."

Celebrate love in elevated style with a sky‑high Valentine’s experience designed for romance at Top of the Hyatt. From February 13–15, couples are invited to escape above the city for an unforgettable evening featuring champagne, artisanal flatbreads, and decadent desserts — all set against breathtaking panoramic views. Your Celebration Includes: A Bottle of Champagne Veuve Clicquot, Reims, France NV Flatbread of Choice - Calabrese Sausage Flatbread - Vegetable Flatbread (VG) The Perfect Treat - Strawberry Red Velvet Heart Cake - Two Chocolate-Dipped Long Stem Strawberries $125 per couple Located on the 40th Floor, Harbor Tower Grand Hyatt San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Class Description Want to keep your readers flipping pages well into the night? Have them carry YOUR book around to sneak in a few pages wherever they are? Learn the “Nine Pull Points” essential to writing a book your readers simply can’t put down. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. At the end of the course, please complete the evaluation form—your feedback is invaluable for improving our classes and supporting the grant reporting that makes these programs possible. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Sarah Beckman is Executive Director of Outside The Lens (OTL), a San Diego nonprofit media arts organization that engages 2,700+ young people annually—97% from systemically marginalized communities—to build creative confidence, explore career pathways, and drive social impact through storytelling. A creative strategist and visual storyteller with 25 years of nonprofit leadership, Sarah has guided Outside The Lens from a grassroots organization into a recognized innovator in creative youth development and media literacy, partnering with institutions like The Getty Museum on Voice Out, a regional exhibition that amplifies the perspectives of young artists. Sarah’s leadership philosophy is simple: create conditions for others to thrive. Whether expanding programs like Media Makers—which serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—or securing catalyst funding for Balboa Park's Botanical Building during her tenure at Forever Balboa Park, she leads with curiosity and trust. She’s also the creative mind behind Culture & Cocktails at the San Diego Museum of Art and has presented at Public Lands Alliance and International Placemaking Week conferences. A Minnesota native with degrees in Journalism and Gender & Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sarah was recently named a 2025 San Diego Magazine Nonprofit Pioneer. A writer and photographer who believes in magic, hustle, and flow, she lives in Rancho Peñasquitos with her husband and twin sons who attend Cal Poly. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Artist Alliance members, along with their guests, are welcome to engage in a group art share and critique, aimed at fostering professional growth. Not yet part of the alliance? No worries, you can join either before the event or on-site! Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram