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Join us for an afternoon of poetry and conversation. Kabir Helminski, the renowned scholar and translator of Rumi, will share some of his favorite poems by the beloved 13th century mystic whose poems are appreciated around the world, and who became known in the West as “America's best-selling poet.” Helminski, the featured author of this event in celebration of National Poetry Month, will also discuss Rumi’s works and the art of translation with Shadab Zeest Hashmi and San Diego State University graduate students Sam Yaziji and Rema Shbaita. This event is FREE! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/rumipoetrymonth

Learn to Knit this Season! Saturdays, May 10, 17, 24, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. In this workshop series students will knit a hat, work with natural yarns and acquire life long skills. Students will expand their knitting basics including rib stitch, shaping, sewing and finishing techniques. Students bring their own knitting needles, 16” circular needles size 8/5.5 mm (wood or bamboo recommended) and size 8/5.5mm double pointed needles; worsted weight yarn, about 150 yds (wool or wool blend recommended), and a crochet hook, any size (for picking up dropped stitches). Hat pattern is provided. For ideas for purchasing yarn, a great local yarn store, Apricot Yarn, offers many worsted weight options, including Brooklyn Tween Shelter Yarn that works well for this class. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the knit and purl stitch required. Ages 14+ are welcome. • Military, first responders & sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: 3-Week Knitting Series | Knit a Hat San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges.

Connect with nature and discover something new this spring by strolling along four miles of trails at San Diego Botanic Garden. With vibrant blooms come a fresh selection of spring classes and events this month, including the popular "World of Orchids" spring showcase from May 4 - June 1, 2025. Returning for the fifth year with a reimagined theme, "World of Orchids: Orchidelirium" pays homage to the 19th-century floral craze that captivated the world. Throughout the exhibition run, enjoy special orchid classes and workshops, and browse plant sales with local vendors on select weekends. Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last ticket entry at 4 p.m. for walkups) Closed Tuesdays Visit: https://sdbg.org/world-of-orchids/ San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Featuring The Sleepwalkers and La Cosecha Internacional Son Rompe Pera is redefining what a marimba-centered band can be, fusing it with raw punk energy. Son Rompe Pera is responsible for developing and coining the now-global genre ‘Cumbia Punk’. They started to put their own punk twists on traditional cumbia songs, a wildly danceable fusion that’s come to unites crowds everywhere. Their shows have become home to the now-infamous marimba mosh pit across the globe, joining intergenerational audiences in moments of essential release and community around their hard-hitting, forward-thinking, unrelenting punk-infused cumbias. Visit: Son Rompe Pera Son Rompe Pera on Instagram and Facebook

Cumbia Para Las Madres: Bailando con Amor All Ages Mother’s Day Celebration with an unforgettable night of cumbia! Join us at Quartyard for Chicha Libre’s reunion tour an electrifying lineup featuring A legendary headliner (Announced 4/21), Chicha Libre, La Diabla, and DJ Strange Bouquets. This will SELL OUT—secure your tickets now! Visit: La Madre Cumbia: Chicha Libre, La Diabla, 'Cumbia Legends' Chicha Libre on Instagram and Facebook

“Irreverent!” “Sacrilegious!” and “Hysterical!” In Robert Dubac’s hilarious new show "OMG!" our lord and savior returns but this time he’s no carpenter - he’s a stand-up comedian! Join him as he channels what God created on the eighth day. Comedy. Robert Dubac (author, actor) belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny. His deft combination of stand-up and live theater is unparalleled in the solo genre. He dissects culture with an eye that is both jaundiced and probing. Eschewing drama in the pursuit of humor he pulls our emotional strings with intelligence and biting wit. OMG! will run April 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $49 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. Robert Dubuc on Instagram / Youtube Visit: northcoastrep.org/variety/omg/

A fun way to experiment with different mediums, this workshop will strengthen important drawing fundamentals that are often skipped (or forgotten). Refresh your skills—or learn some new ones while you play! Materials: Mixed-media paper (no smaller than 9” x12”); scissors; glue stick (preferably not washable). Max students: 13 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-55 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Nearly 100 parade entries will roll, march, cycle, scoot and cruise down the Coast Highway on the most magical night of the year. At this truly special community celebration of the holiday season, thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. It is preceded by a 5 p.m. tree lighting ceremony with a brief appearance by Santa at the Lumberyard Shops courtyard. The theme of the 2024 Encinitas Holiday Parade, "Creativity in Motion," celebrates the vibrant spirit of innovation and imagination that flows through our community. From colorful floats to dynamic performances, we invite participants to bring their creative ideas to life in a moving display of art, culture, and festive cheer. Whether it's through dance, music, or unique visual expressions, this parade will showcase the endless possibilities of creativity on the go! Visit: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/recreation-programs/encinitas-holiday-parade

Pumpkins are a harvest symbol and part of our nostalgia for a simpler time. But while the word "pumpkin" has been around for centuries, the plant dates back thousands of years.