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Two Rooms Gallery, a new art space in Bird Rock/La Jolla area, opens its next exhibition, "Without Love in the Dream It'll Never Come True," featuring the work of Becca Ford and Tessie Salcido Whitmore. Both Ford and Sacido Whitmore make sculptural, mixed-media works. Salcido Whitmore has a series of found-object assemblages, and Ford's contributions include some of her "portal" works. On view Apr. 16 through May 6. Opening reception: Apr. 15 5-7 p.m. Artist walk/talk-through: Apr. 29, 11 a.m. Curated by Lizzie Zelter Viewable by appointment.

We The Commas define themselves on TikTok as "surf alternative R&B." They're a group of three brothers based in North County San Diego. Also performing is Winnabego and Topeka Clementine. Doors: 8:30 p.m. | Show: 9:30 p.m. Related links: We The Commas on Instagram | TikTok The Casbah on Instagram

As the environmental crisis deepens, we must take action to heal the planet where we have wounded it. For persons of faith that action is rooted in our faith traditions and practices. So we will gather on Saturday, April 29 at 5-6 p.m. at the Moreton Bay Fig Tree arbor in Balboa Park for an interfaith, interactive and intergenerational service to connect with the Divine presence and build toward a thriving and diverse future (bring a lawn chair if you wish to sit). Following the service, we host a bring-your-own picnic for community and fellowship. All are invited to attend!! For more information, contact Phil Petrie–phil@icejsd.org. This event is sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice and partner faith communities. Rain date: Sun. May 7. Please register here--https://sandiego350.org/event/civi_event_1491/?instance_id=498

From the organizers: Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! is The Old Globe’s annual AXIS celebration for our longest resident playwright! We invite families to join us on our Copley Plaza for live music, puppetry, Shakespearean performances, craft making, a stage sword fighting workshop, an Elizabethan dance presentation, and more. This event is free to attend and takes place on April 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come party for the Bard! Related links: The Old Globe on Instagram | Facebook The Old Globe Arts Engagement on Instagram | Facebook

An evening of operatic performance art, contemporary dance, electronics, and an experimental vocal choir at Intervals, a new gallery and performance space run by artist Preston Swirnoff in Little Italy. Joseph Keckler, NY’s operatic songsmith, trickster performance artist, raconteur poet, and many other things performs his San Diego debut! Keckler was crowned New York’s “best performance artist” by Village Voice and his work has been acclaimed by New York Times, Artforum, Bomb, and Wall Street Journal. Keckler's Tiny Desk on NPR and several other mind blowing performances have been attracting fans and audiences worldwide. For his performance at INTERVALS Joseph will perform a solo set with video, voice, spoken word, and probably other things we haven’t been told about. Mala Forma is a contemporary dance group led by Justin Morrison who will perform with musical accompaniment by improvisers Everything Will Be Okay. Mystery Cave is an electronic musician who creates ethereal dreamworlds of sound and has performed over the last 13 years at venues such as MCASD, The Casbah, and Che Cafe. San Diego New Verbal Workshop is an experimental vocal choir who will perform “The Great Learning, Paragraph 7” by avant garde composer Cornelius Cardew.

It’s a swinging tour of the country through American Songbook! The birthplace of the Songbook was New York but that didn’t stop musicians from creating a catalogue of memorable tunes about other cities. It’s a show of recognizable standards with a dozen stops in places like Chicago, Rhode Island, Alabama, San Francisco, and even down Route 66. Ages allowed: 18+ Visit: artcenter.org/event/get-out-of-town Jazz at the Ballroom on Facebook / Instagram

Thousands of San Diegans turned out to participate in this year's Pride Parade, the first since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.

This dress-up event features live music, delicious hors d'oeuvres and dessert table, fine wines and local craft beer, raffle prizes donated by committed community partners and of course - BINGO! 100% of the proceeds benefit a new employment program to launch this summer, called Community Care Crew, which gives paid jobs to people experiencing homelessness. Having a paid and purposeful job is the crucial next step in gaining access to transitional or permanent housing. Shoreline Community Services on Facebook / Instagram

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2023 Encinitas State of the City “City of Creators” address will take place at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. This important community event will feature new Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz delivering his message about the City’s current status and his vision for its future. In addition, the City Council, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and the three 101 Mainstreet Associations will give an update. This special evening is an annual sell-out with 250+ in attendance. Tickets are $65.00 and are on sale now at https://encinitaschamber.com/events/state-of-the-city/ Attendees will enjoy a reception from 5:30-7 p.m. featuring complimentary delectable bites from local eateries and music by the North Coast Symphony Orchestra. Beverages will be available for purchase and parking is free. The formal program begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 760-753-6041 or email admin@encinitaschamber.com About the Encinitas Chamber The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that serves as the catalyst for business success in their community. They connect businesses and residents through events, networking opportunities and marketing initiatives. www.encinitaschamber.com. Encinitas Chamber of Commerce on Facebook / Instagram

It’s time for our annual Thrift Sale! Our biggest sale yet! Fabulous new and used treasures! Toys, jewelry, household items and so much more! All clothes in the main hall only $1! The Santa Sophia's St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Sale is Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Santa Sophia St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at 9800 San Juan Street in Spring Valley