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Come support comedy that got beat up in high school but ended up getting a great job. Humor + Intelligence = Fun Night Out Get ready to laugh till your cheeks hurt at Nerd Comedy Night in Carlsbad! Join us for an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy that celebrates all things nerdy and geeky. Our talented comedians will bring their A-game, delivering jokes and stories that are sure to resonate with anyone who loves science, technology, gaming, and more. Scientist Turned Comedian Tim Lee hosts the show at the Dea Hurston New Village Center on The White Family Next Stage. Every week, the top nerd comics in the state come to perform for you. It starts with stand-up comedy and finishes with the Nerd Olympics, a game show where audience members compete to answer questions only a nerd would know. So gather your friends and come join us for a night of side-splitting laughter and good times. Don’t miss out on this unique and unforgettable event! For more information visit: newvillagearts.org Follow on Instagram and Facebook

Director: Nida Manzoor | Runtime: 103 minutes | Year: 2023 | Rating: PG-13 | Country: United Kingdom | Language: English | Fiction Genre: Fiction, Action Tagline: A merry mash up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, "Polite Society" follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood. Critic Quotes: “It’s a delightfully kick-ass ode to sisterhood, whether familial or found.” - Chicago Reader Showtimes: Friday, May 19, 2023: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 Saturday, May 20, 2023: 2:30, 7:30 Sunday, May 21, 2023: 5:30, 7:45 Monday, May 22, 2023: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 Tuesday, May 23, 2023: 4:00 Wednesday, May 24, 2023: No shows Thursday, May 25, 2023: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with Jimbo's Naturally Escondido! Make delicious recipes with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo's! Parents and little ones will get to participate and learn together. Today's recipe: Shaker Cup Smoothies No registration required. FREE with Museum Admission.

In celebration of San Diego’s Chicano culture, lowrider classic cars, and the launch of McDonald’s new Cold Brew drinks, McDonald’s is hosting a Cold Brew and Cars event in partnership with Groupe NC Car Club. Attendees can enjoy the group’s classic West-Coast style lowrider cars on display, while being treated to tunes from Que Buena 106.5 and a tasting of McDonald’s newly released Cold Brew and Marble Cold Brew, available in select Southern California restaurants for a limited time. Follow Groupe NC Car Club on Instagram

Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with a night of hot New Orleans jazz. The good times roll with music from Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson, Bessie Smith & Louis Armstrong. From street parades in the French Quarter to late night jams in the city’s famed clubs, this party transforms into an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration with Byron Stripling, Miche Braden & Bobby Floyd leading the parade with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra! Pre-Paid Parking Ace Parking has provided a dedicated parking purchase page for this event.

In this class, attendees will learn about food flexibility for optimal nutrition going into and during cancer treatment, as well as signs and symptoms related to treatment. Attendees will learn about optimal hydration and nutrition, including the importance of adequate protein and calories. Common side effects and nutrition intervention will also be discussed. Presented by Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center and Scripps Clinic. More information available by calling 1-800-SCRIPPS.

Nearly 40% of food produced worldwide is wasted. You have the power to help change this statistic by making small changes to your daily life and habits. If you would like to be a part of this change, join our webinar! Solana Center’s knowledgeable speakers will share practical solutions to reduce food waste in your home, and discuss how incorporating these practices into your daily life can be a great way to help the environment and save money. Please pre-register here or at solanacenter.org/events to attend. This webinar will be held using Zoom, so please note that you will need to have the Zoom application installed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) to attend and participate. You will receive the link to join upon registering through the button above. The webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be available for 1 week to City of San Diego residents. In this webinar, we will cover: 1. Practical and successful methods to prevent food waste in your own kitchen 2. Where and how is food being wasted in the U.S. and around the world 3. The social, environmental, and economic impacts of food waste 4. Best options to divert food waste that can’t be avoided Please contact us with any questions at (760)-436-7986 ext. 700 or compost@solanacenter.org Made possible through generous funding by the City of San Diego Environmental Services.

A four-day festival featuring four different shows celebrating Black artists in San Diego, from poetry to photography and all that’s in between. THURSDAY, MAY 25 3:00 p.m.: Plaza Art Exhibit Opens 6:00 p.m.: Black Lady Showcase and A Black Man’s Song presentation 8:00 p.m.: Opening Night Soiree FRIDAY, MAY 26 2:00 p.m.: Barbeque reading presentation By Robert O’Hara 8:00 p.m.: Black Voices Black Writers reading presentation Conceived and directed by Bil Wright SATURDAY, MAY 27 2:00 p.m.: Black Lady Showcase and A Black Man’s Song presentation 7:30 p.m.: Barbeque reading presentation By Robert O’Hara SUNDAY, MAY 28 2:00 p.m.: Barbeque reading presentation By Robert O’Hara 7:30 p.m.: Black Lady Showcase and A Black Man’s Song presentation About the productions: We are bringing back the Black Lady Showcase! Last year we had a wonderful time celebrating Black Lady Artists of San Diego. This year we're bringing it back bigger than ever and we're bringing the guys along too. We are welcoming local artists to share their art their way. Black Lady Showcase Directed by Carla Banu Dejesus Stage Manager Jessica "Miss J Hawk" Hawkins Black Man's Song Showcase Directed by Jaeonni Davis Crawford Stage Manager Zane Alexander Organizer Durwood Murray Barbeque centers around the O'Mallerys, a dysfunctional group of siblings who come together for a park barbeque in order to stage an emergency intervention for their sister Barbara, whose drug habit has gotten out of hand. However tehre are in fact two O'Mallery families, one white and one black. Each appear in different, yet similar scenes that juxtapose to create a dialogue about racial and family politics. Directed by Kimberly King Stage Manager Imahni King The San Diego Black Artist Collective presents the Black Arts Festival at The Old Globe. A four-day festival celebrating Black Actors, Playwrights, Musicians, Visual Artists and more. San Diego Black Artist Collective: Our mission is to facilitate a FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT AND RESOURCES that provides a sense of community, a safe haven, and a sanctuary for artist development. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING Black Artists in San Diego in producing work that is unapologetic, authentic, and healing to the Black experience across the diaspora. Related links: The Old Globe Arts Engagement on Instagram | Facebook San Diego Black Artist Collective (BAC) on Instagram | Facebook

Oceanside International Film Festival is proud to announce a special reunion screening of Stephen King's Thinner, taking place at The Star Theatre in Downtown Oceanside on Saturday, June 17. The presentation will be followed by a retrospective panel discussion with attending cast & crew of the film. Set to appear in-person are Director Tom Holland(Child’s Play, Fright Night), Stars Robert John Burke & Lucinda Jenney, as well as makeup & effects artist Vincent J. Guastini with more guests to be announced. The Event will include a lobby reception, complete with a meet & greet for ticketed attendees and a Red Carpet hosted by Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble of the Horror Movie Survival Guide podcast. In Stephen King's Thinner, an obese lawyer (Billy Halek, played by Robert John Burke) finds himself growing "Thinner" when a mysterious carney (Michael Constantine) places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime (Joe Mantegna) to help persuade the old man to lift the curse. Time is running out for the desperate lawyer as he draws closer to his own death & grows ever thinner by the day.

Learn about foods to include in the diet for decreased risk of cancer recurrence or second primary cancers, improvement in energy levels, and lower risk of chronic diseases. Discover which foods have the greatest benefits and why, and how to incorporate them in a healthy lifestyle. Presented by Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center and Scripps Clinic. More information available by calling 1-800-SCRIPPS.