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Central Javanese wayang kulit is a form of shadow puppet theater that brings ancient stories to life through intricately carved leather puppets, vibrant live gamelan music, and the masterful storytelling of the dalang (puppet master). A tradition that dates back centuries and portrays the epic stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata, wayang kulit blends mythology, philosophy, and humor into an immersive performance that captivates audiences of all ages. Rarely experienced outside of Indonesia, this is a truly immersive performance you won’t want to miss! On Monday, May 5, 2025, we are honored to welcome Bapak Midiyanto (UC Berkeley) and his son, Hanggoro Murti (Java, Indonesia), alongside the SDSU Javanese Gamelan Ensemble for two special showings—one at 6 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. Visit: https://music.sdsu.edu/calendar#event-details/c95bdd0d-618e-4691-96c1-7c06b4722de8 San Diego State University on Instagram and Facebook

Songwriter Sanctuary is back Friday, April 25 with “in the round” performances by Mr. Lyrical Groove, Mandi, and Kaylee Daugherty. Songwriter Sanctuary is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley and Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.). About the Artists Mandi is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and keys player drawn to soulful, genre-blending music. She thrives on collaboration—especially with fellow musicians and hip hop artists—and brings depth and energy to every project. Known for her ear for harmony, she enjoys creating and recording background vocals, and often supports others as a studio musician or music director. Offstage, she teaches middle school choir, music, and soon orchestra, helping young artists tap into their creativity. Kaylee Daugherty is a staple singer of the San Diego jazz scene as well as a singer-songwriter. She has had the privilege to play at some of Socal’s finest establishments, including Music Box, The Jazz Lounge, Dizzy’s, and the Westgate with San Diego’s best jazz musicians, including Irving Flores, Ed Kornhauser and Mikan Zlatkovich. Kaylee’s favorite part of performing is bringing joy to her audiences. Her music makes kids dance and gives older folk a sigh of nostalgia. Kaylee is personable and interactive with her audiences, and, by inviting them into her musical world, builds a sense of community within each venue. Kendrick Dial, artistically known as Mr. Lyrical Groove is a multidisciplinary artist, spoken word poet, and front man of the award-winning band The Lyrical Groove, known for blending soul, hip-hop, and thought-provoking lyricism. With experience as a Navy veteran, creative & executive coach and leadership trainer, he brings a unique blend of structure and soul to his work. His creative work fuses personal narrative with cultural commentary, using music, poetry, and performance as tools for healing and social change. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10, but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors! Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully) Accessibility: Please direct any venue accessibility requests to Molly @mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change May 30 Surrija The Lovebirds Jonesy Jones Jun 27 - LGBTQ Pride Show! Lily Wecks Kimiko In Mazes Jul 25 The Bella Lunas Espi Miranda Ramos Aug 29 Claire King Hailey Wetzel Lexi Pulido Sep 26 Joe Summers Grainne Hunt Helena Holleran Oct 24 Shea Givens Kevin Cooper Anthony Cullins Dec 5 - Holiday Edition! JT Moring Cara Cormier David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White @lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songwriter-sanctuary-april-25-2025-tickets-1314170452199

Care and Feeding chronicles life in the culinary world. All the Other Mothers Hate Me follows a mom turned amateur detective. Plus, Karen Russell's first full-length novel since Swamplandia!

Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. University of San Diego Hahn University Center Exhibits • Sales • Classes FREE Weekend Parking • Food Available for Purchase at Tu Mercado (8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.) and The Pavilion 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Tickets can be purchased at the door during the mini show! $10 Adults $5 Children (8-12) • Free Sunday with Paid Saturday See workshops that are offered during the weekend here Workshops! Taught by Elizabeth Murta, Betinha Murta Miniatures & Kelly Trichter, Melvin’s Miniatures. Registration is now OPEN, photos and details here. Space is limited, register early! FILLED Campus Map Follow us on Facebook and Instagram San Diego Miniatures Show is an annual event hosted by San Diego Miniature Crafters, a local 501c3 non-profit.

The ambitious violinist has an insatiable appetite for new music, much of which she's commissioned herself.

New York Times and internationally bestselling German author Bernhard Schlink stormed onto the U.S. literary scene when his book "The Reader" (1997) was selected as an Oprah pick and made into an Oscar-winning film featuring Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet. Since then, he has continued to write powerful and disquieting books that raise moral questions about Germany immediately following WWII. As Bernhard returns with "The Granddaughter," we invite you to join us for a very special event to discuss this striking exploration of the wounds of the past, told through the story of a German bookseller’s attempt to connect with his radicalized granddaughter. Adventures By the Book on Facebook / Instagram

Opens March 15, 2025 and runs through March 14, 2026 It’s time for Whovians to dust off their sonic screwdrivers because Comic-Con Museum®’s highly anticipated U.S.-premiere of the "Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction" exhibit is here in San Diego. Tickets allow guests to explore the entire museum, and DOCTOR WHO fans of all generations to be the first to see this exhibit in the U.S. The exhibition opens on March 15, 2025, and tickets can be purchased at https://www.comic-con.org/museum NOTE: Comic-Con Museum will temporarily close its exhibitions on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The exhibitions will reopen on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with the U.S. premiere of the "Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder" exhibit. The Museum Shop will remain open during this closure, with adjusted hours of Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours of Operation: MONDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TUESDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY – CLOSED THURSDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SATURDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SUNDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comic-Con Museum is on Facebook / Instagram / X

For generations, people have looked for small, informal signs that a recession is coming or already here. This phenomenon recently exploded on social media, often in joke form.

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Many people set powerful intentions in January, only to feel stuck or discouraged by March. This can lead to a cycle of self-doubt and inaction, making it easy to give up on goals altogether. Join us and get back on track—your dreams and ambitions don’t have an expiration date. Best Year Ever Workshop: Reset & Realign – Getting Back on Track to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet When: Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m. or May 1, at 3 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom (Recording will be made available to ticketholders) This 2-hour experience helps you course-correct with clarity–without guilt or pressure. It’s an opportunity to take stock of where you are, realign with your values and goals, and build a clear, actionable plan that creates real shifts in how you approach your goals, your time, and your energy. Why Attend: Reconnect with your original intentions and values for 2025. Identify what’s working and what needs to shift to move forward effectively. Release distractions and misalignment that have derailed your progress. Create a clear plan to stay on track and finish the year strong. Anchor your vision with a powerful future-self-visualization meditation. What You’ll Get: A clear understanding of where you are and what needs to shift. A revised personal blueprint for staying aligned and committed. Tools for sustained focus and intentional decision-making in Q2 and beyond. A renewed sense of motivation, alignment, and direction. Included Free With Registration: Intention Setting Workbook: A strategic guide to align your goals and clear roadblocks. Weekly Intentions Tracker: A blueprint to turn weekly intentions into unstoppable momentum. Follow-Up Session with Lisane: Ensure your success with a follow-up group session that helps remove roadblocks and keeps you on your path to a transformational 2025. Lifetime Access to our Resource Library: Our exclusive community resources will help you set and keep your goals for 2025 and beyond. Customizable AI Prompts: Exclusive prompts to keep you inspired, focused, and consistently moving toward your goals. Lifetime Community Support: Connect with peers in the Intention Setting group who will inspire and support you. Reserve your spot now! Save 20% with code “thrive25” by 4/21/25 Testimonials: • I Highly Recommend Shaping Freedom's Events, They Are Worth Every Penny. I've attended the 3-day Shaping Freedom event and an Online Goal Setting event that was led by Lisane, and I must say that Lisane has a true gift of speaking life into each attendee with amazing listening skills and insight that is specific to each person's situation and she makes each person feel heard and seen. The life tools that she shares will change your life and she makes them palatable so that you want to take action when you leave. I highly recommend Shaping Freedom's events, they are worth every penny and I will surely be attending more in the future! Thank you Lisane, you are amazing!! PS: I purchased candles and a yogamat, and they are fantastic. I love mv mat so much I'm orderina a second one. -Kathy C. • Gave Me The Jumpstart To Make Huge Changes In My Life. I met Lisane many years ago and always knew that I wanted to work with her. In 2020, in the midst of COVID I was feeling very unfulfilled in my personal relationship and my career. I am use to setting and achieving goals each year, which was difficult to do when the world shut down. I joined Lisane's program and I'm so happy I did. It gave me the jumpstart to make huge changes in my life. With her support, I finally obtained my Crossfit L-1 Trainer Certificate. Something I was trying to achieve for a few years but limiting beliefs held me back. From there it was a domino effect. I moved back to NYC, found my dream job, let go of a relationship that was draining my soul and relocated to Florida to start a beautiful new chapter in my life. Yes, I put in the work but Lisane provided the tools, guidance, support and her beautiful kindness. She hears what you are saying and helps to reframe thoughts so you can continue moving forward. If you are willing to put in the work, Lisane's programs are worth joining. I will forever be grateful. -Cheryl F. Shaping Freedom on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego, CA – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host the 47th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Downtown (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101). This year’s theme, “London Calling” is a celebration of British fashion and culture. London’s rich fashion heritage is known for pushing boundaries and blending sophistication with bold street styles. This show’s runway styles will showcase the tailored and timeless elegance of one of the world’s biggest fashion capitals. This fabulous event will open with live music, shopping, a silent auction, and free-flowing champagne. Shortly after, guests will be dazzled by surprise performances and entertainment, a delicious full-course gourmet meal, a live auction, and the main event: a one-of-a-kind fashion show that captures the chic spirit of London. The runway show will also highlight the shining students at SMSC. Each year, students are featured in the show, strutting in styles and showcasing their spectacular skills and confidence. The event promises an unforgettable evening of glamour, philanthropy, and community spirit — all in support of a great cause. All proceeds from the event benefit SMSC’s nationally recognized innovative programs that allow students to develop creative outlets, learn marketable skills, and gain a sense of independence and self-esteem. The organization combines a culture of care and creativity within quality programs to provide education, practical skills development, employment, and dignity for a lifetime. Over 350 students attend SMSC, ranging from recent high school graduates to seniors well into their eighties. This year’s event will honor Bev Ireland and have Ginger Poutous as the Honorary Chair. The Host Chairs are Robbin “Kulek” Lockie and John Lockie. The presenting sponsors are The Guild Hotel and The Mansour Group. Supporters can also choose to donate, as this year’s Haute With Heart has received a generous matching pledge. Thanks to the incredible generosity of June Rubin and Chris & Karen Ward, all donations made from today through August 2 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $65,000. Doubling your gift allows SMSC to increase efforts in supporting its programs and students who thrive at the center. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Tickets start at $225 for standard and $325 for VIP. All tickets include complimentary champagne during the pre-luncheon reception, a full-course luncheon, and complimentary parking. VIP tickets include premium runway seating, preferred valet parking, and complimentary wine during the full course luncheon. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.hautewithheart.org. About St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization in El Cajon, CA, educates and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Founded in 1966 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, the Center first focused on pre-school children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When public schools began to assume that role in the early 1970s, SMSC shifted its focus to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Today, SMSC provides work training and social experiences that encourage students to become well-rounded, contributing members of the greater community. The Center also strives to educate the community about the realities of intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy. It employs over 120 staff members and has a fleet of some 45 paratransit vans and buses transports students between home, campus, and work sites, five days a week. For more information, visit www.stmsc.org. St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center on Facebook / Instagram