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Balboa Park is home to desert plants from around the world. Some are strikingly beautiful in their symmetry, while others appear alien looking. Each has found ways to survive in arid environments where most life forms are unable to thrive. This tour focuses on the clever adaptations and beauty of many fascinating cacti and succulents in the recently revitalized Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Harrison Hill's book The Oracle's Daughter is a story about the terror of losing the self — but it's also, gratifyingly, a story about finding the way back to it.

In today’s art world, a strong online presence is just as important as the work itself. This workshop helps artists identify their actual and ideal audience and understand who they are really speaking to—collectors, curators, or community. From there, participants will explore how to define a clear brand voice, using archetypes to guide how they present themselves authentically. We’ll break down the major social media channels, showing how to choose the right platforms for your goals, and share practical strategies for creating posts, reels, and videos that truly connect. Artists will leave with the tools to confidently market their work online and build relationships that last. A limited number of scholarships are available for artists who wish to attend but cannot support the fees at this time, contact katie@oma-online.org to inquire. Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $60 Artist Alliance Member: $50 Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Laugh-out-loud night with headliner Sean Grant delivering sharp, relatable humor and unforgettable punchlines! Comedy Show in Gaslamp Quarter Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Yellow Door, 750 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs and amazing vibes in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter! Whether you’re out with friends, on a date, or flying solo, this is your chance to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy top-notch stand-up comedy from some of the funniest voices around. Great drinks, great crowd, and unforgettable jokes—don’t miss it! Featuring Headliner Sean Grant (seangrant) and other hilarious acts! Act fast—tickets won’t last! Get ready for a night packed with laughs, drinks, and good company. Comedy, connections, and good vibes await—don’t miss out! Banana Peel Productions on Instagram

Spring into Action: Support Canyon Crest Academy's Red Cross Club First Ever Blood Drive This spring, the students of Canyon Crest Academy’s Red Cross Club have been volunteering in the area, and they need your help! On Monday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 334 14th St Del Mar, Calif. 92014, the club will host its first-ever blood drive, bringing their energy, creativity, and big hearts to support patients in need. This group of 50 club members have already made a remarkable impact this year: collecting over 400+ toiletry donations with Torrey Pines Red Cross, raising more than $450 for National Red Cross funding, and creating hundreds of handmade cards for local veterans. Now, they’re taking their contributions one step further, organizing a blood drive to help ensure trauma victims, surgery patients, and those battling cancer or sickle cell disease have lifesaving blood available. Why Your Donation Matters: Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. By donating, you’ll help save lives, and encourage these hardworking students in their mission to give back. Each donation is able to save up to 3 lives, and around 40 donors are required to raise an ample amount of blood. How to Participate: Register online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=stpetersdelmar to donate! Complete a RapidPass® online health history questionnaire to save time at check-in Bring a blood donor card, driver’s license, or two other forms of ID Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Benefits for Donors: $15 E-Gift Card of your choosing Snacks and a spring-themed surprise treat These students have spent the season planning every detail of this drive, hoping to inspire their community and give the gift of life. Roll up your sleeves, celebrate the season of renewal, and join Canyon Crest Academy’s Red Cross Club this April 27 at St. Peter's Church Del Mar to make a difference this Spring.

Charles McBee is a razor-sharp NYC stand-up comedian, writer, and unapologetic 80s/'90s baby from Toledo, Ohio, serving up nostalgia with a side of truth. Whether he's breaking down the wild logic of gym class dodgeball or reminding you what it meant to record songs off the radio without your mom yelling in the background, Charles brings hilarious, heartfelt commentary about growing up in a pre-WiFi world straight to the stage. He’s made three national appearances on Gotham Comedy Live, was a standout on FOX’s "Laughs and Punchline" (Seasons 1 & 2), and has written for everything from VH1's Hip Hop Honors to the 2020 VMAs and the 2021 Golden Globes. He most recently served as Head Writer for Comedy Central’s "Hell of a Week" with Charlamagne Tha God, earning a Writers Guild Award nomination, and was a creative consultant on Nick Cannon’s "Wild' N Out." Charles has also built a dedicated social media following with his no-holds-barred takes on pop culture, politics, and the beautiful chaos of growing up in the analog era. If you’ve ever eaten a microwave dinner on a folding tray table, feared getting caught in a game of freeze tag, or lived through dial-up internet, Charles has a joke for you. Come see why his fans keep coming back. Charles McBee on Facebook / Instagram

Do you struggle to convince your child to try a new food? You’re not alone. As many as 30 to 50 percent of parents say their kids are picky eaters. Getting your child to try new foods is a common parenting challenge and a normal part of child development.

Southern California pride takes the spotlight as San Diego FC welcomes LA Galaxy to Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, August 29 for a friendly but fierce rivalry showdown, presented by Modelo. Visit: https://www.sandiegofc.com/tickets/single San Diego FC on Facebook / Instagram

Along with a growing number of war-wounded amputees, Mykhailo Varvarych and Iryna Botvynska are navigating an altered destiny after Varvarych lost both his legs during the Russian invasion.

Thousands of people rallied Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama, to push back against conservative states' efforts to dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation.