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Welcoming its loyal following of neighborhood regulars and foodies far-and-wide, The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dining event on Friday, May 19, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Executive Chef Paolo Chan—a Marine Veteran-turned-chef who’s presided over The Cottage’s homestyle classics and cult favorites since joining the team in 2019— brings his Polynesian roots and worldwide travels to the forefront through an eight-course, prix-fixe menu. Weaving multicultural influences of pan-Asian cuisine throughout, the east-meets-west lineup features dishes like seaweed pesto udon with seared ahi, grilled adobo musubi and sisig bahn mi. Tickets are priced at $85 per person with a portion of proceeds benefitting the San Diego Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, a group of local organizations and advocates for San Diego’s AAPI community. A detour from The Cottage’s daypart bread-and-butter, May’s inaugural event will kick-off a new once-monthly summer dinner series. Under Chef Paolo’s creative purview, each one-night-only tasting menu will center around seasonal ingredients, regional influences, and thoughtful pairings. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Live performance by London West End stage star, Dean Chisnall. Dean Chisnall recently concluded his run as Jean Valjean in the London West End production of "Les Misérables" at the Sondheim Theater and performed the lead role in two separate UK & Ireland tours. For five years, the actor portrayed Shrek on the West End stage and the UK & Ireland tour. Other West End and international theater credits include "The Woman In White", "Never Forget", "Blood Brothers", "Mama Mia!", "Evita", "Cinderella", and "La Cage aux Folles". He has a variety of television, recording and concert credits to his name. He serves as Actor-in-Residence at the Charter House School, Godalming, England. Afternoon event will also include a Q&A session with Mr. Chisnall and an ensemble performances with the Steele Canyon High School theatre and music students. Proceeds benefit the SC high school theatre and music departments. Ticket information: $12 to $15 Open to the general public, reserved tickets are $12 online through here or $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the theatre and music departments at Steele Canyon High School. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is set to host the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Women’s Senior Hard Court Tennis Championships, Monday, May 15, through Sunday, May 21, 2023. Spectators are invited to watch as the best players from all over the country, ages 50 to 90+ will compete in the riveting tournament. Events will include singles and doubles in the 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 and over age divisions. The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club’s 50th Annual Men's Senior Championships will also take place that week in conjunction with the women’s events, and will include both singles and doubles for 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, and 85 and over age groups. The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club welcomes tennis enthusiasts and will be offering free admission to spectators for the entire tournament. Tournament attendees and spectators may dine on-site at the Club's Snack Bar and Club Dining restaurant during the tournament. For more information, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us, Wednesday May 10, at 8 p.m. at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit The Burn Institute. The American Me Comedy tour and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including the 2022 Reigning San Francisco Comedy champ- Chris Riggins. Joining Chris will be host Jason Rogers, Matt Curry, Joe Sib, Natasha Collier, and Samuel Orson. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of The Burn Institute. Tickets may be purchased online Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport. Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to The Burn Institute: a non-profit organization committed to educate and inspire our communities to reduce burn injuries and empower those affected by burn trauma. Since 1972, celebrating over 51 years, The Burn Institute transforms and saves lives by providing life-changing services for burn survivors. To prevent fires and burns, they work with firefighters and volunteers to educate the San Diego community. The Burn Institute strives to assist as many people as possible- giving children, teens, adults, and elders the right tools – and bright hope for the future. With their many programs and services, The Burn Institute makes powerful impacts that protect, encourage, and transform. Come share this special one-night comedy event in support of The Burn Institute! With your support, we can prevent fires, reduce the resulting burn injuries, and help all burn survivors thrive. Together, we can stand-up, and can make a life-saving impact on our San Diego community's safety and well-being- one laugh at a time! Stay Connected with the Comedy Store! Instagram & Twitter

(Canceled) A vinyasa yoga class that flows from one posture to another at a mindful pace. The primary focus of this class is to strengthen technique and alignment. Building from the ground up, this class was created to strengthen your foundation and give you all the right tools to take your practice to the next level! Instructor: Beatrice Crosbie A Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Beatrice began her yoga journey in 2009. Since then, she has been a student in many cities and countries around the world, including the Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh, India. She decided to deepen her practice and expand into teaching in 2018 with her RYT 200hr at Yoga One in Downtown San Diego. Beatrice focuses on the connection between breath and movement, cultivating higher body awareness and presence. She provides space for playful exploration of the poses, while encouraging the letting go of perfection. Follow Beatrice on Instagram!

The weekend event has become a yearly tradition within the San Diego community bringing local families, businesses, and music together for an action-packed weekend on the coast, featuring an expanded beer garden, two VIP areas, and multiple food options. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Slap on your roller skates, pump up the glitter, and get hip to the muses in "Xanadu," the laugh-out-loud musical stage adaptation of the 1980 film, starring Olivia Newton John. This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitation’s others set for you, is the rare musical with a big heart, an even bigger funny bone, and a tongue stuck firmly in its cheek. “Probably the most fun you’ll have.” - The New Yorker Book by: Douglas Carter Beane Music and Lyrics by: Jeff Lynne & John Farrar Director: Jason Blitman Choreographer: Allison Bibicoff Music Director: Richard Dueñez Morrison Rating: PG-13 For more information visit: sdmt.org/shows/xanadu

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! From the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, you’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and transform lives. You may register for the event here. Additional information: Anyone who wants to rappel can register and set up a custom online fundraising page. Registration costs start at $50 and go up as the event date gets closer. Every person who raises a minimum of $1,000 for Reality Changers secures a place on the ropes. Every dollar raised supports students working to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us for a fun and unique celebration of all things zero waste at our eighth annual Zero Waste Fair! Our Zero Waste Fair is back in-person again this year! Come ready to experience a wide array of zero waste activities, including informative panel speakers, booths from sustainable companies, and hands-on low waste DIYs. This one-of-a-kind event will highlight tips on low-waste living, composting, recycling, sustainable swaps for everyday products, and more. All are welcome – from sustainable living beginners to zero waste experts. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discover local zero waste businesses, and win eco-conscious prizes! We can’t wait to see you there this summer! Thank you to EUSD Farm Lab for hosting this event.

May 21, 28, June 4 from 1-4 p.m. This 3-week course spans a total of 9 hours of instruction. Learn to sew zippers, hoods, pockets and more – along with the importance of following grainlines, and how to properly measure your body and read a pattern. During the process, you’ll make your own hoodie or pullover. Instructor Tracey Herriot will show you simple troubleshooting tips, and walk students through the steps of sewing their own garment. Materials are provided. Note: there is a $15 material fee to be paid to the instructor at the start of the course. Some sewing experience required: you must know how to thread a machine and wind a bobbin. Ages 16+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter