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Recommended for ages 2-5, this sweet PRIDE storytime will feature the book, "Fred Gets Dressed" by Peter Brown, as well as songs and early literacy activities! Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors. Date | Thursday, July 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Location | Mission Valley Branch Library This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please the website or call (858) 573-5007.

Public Square Coffee House in La Mesa's "After Hours" programs and Croakus Pokus presents a line-up of four bands, including locals Rain on Fridays and The Inflorescence, alongside touring acts Sunday Cruise and Cosmic Kitten. The show is all-ages. Doors at 6 p.m. Related links: Public Square After Hours on Instagram

From the theater: From the creators of such Broadway classics as "The Sound of Music," "South Pacific" and other favorites comes the San Diego Regional Premiere production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cindarella." If you think you know the classic tale born as a TV special in 1957, this new version will offer plenty of new music from the R&H catalog and other surprises. This contemporary take on the classic tale features the beloved songs “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. Be transported back to your childhood in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream...or a really great pair of shoes. June 10-12, 2022: Friday through Sunday nights June 14-19, 2022: Tuesday through Sunday nights June 21-25, 2022: Tuesday through Sunday nights. Gates open: 6:30 p.m. Curtain: 8 p.m. Related links: Tickets Moonlight Ampitheatre on Instagram

The Farm is excited to announce their first film screening of the series – “Gather” on June 23, which tells the story about Indian resilience and the renaissance of Native food systems. The documentary takes a close look at indigenous American movements that aim to rediscover identity and reclaim sovereignty through ancestral food. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. with live music, mingling and a chance to speak with local organizations and individuals from the community. The film screening will begin at 8:30 p.m.

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it's time to get your groove on! Date | Wednesday, July 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Location | Mission Valley Library, Community Room This event is free and open to the public. Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors. For outdoor programs, masks are recommended but not required. For inside programs, masks are required for individuals ages 2+. For more information, please visit sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/dance-pants-party-87 or call (858) 573-5007.

California public schools will soon offer free transitional kindergarten for all 4 year olds. It will be a big help to working parents, but it may have unintended consequences for childcare providers. Meanwhile, a former Pier 1 Imports building in the Midway community has become the city’s latest homeless shelter. The city owned facility has 44 beds and will have 24-hour staffing through a contract with the San Diego Housing Commission. Plus, since the start of the pandemic, the number of people moving to California from other states has dropped by nearly 40%, according to a new study released by the California Policy Lab.

"So Much Better: Life-Changing Strategies" is a new Amazon’s BESTSELLER. This self-help book is written by a local board-certified physician, wellness expert, keynote speaker, and life coach, Dr. Cindy Tsai, an Escondido, CA. resident. The book provides an integrated approach to give yourself permission to uncover the possibilities to be the best version of YOU. Come meet the author at a book signing at Warwicks in La Jolla on Sunday, June 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Are you ready to escape your comfort zone and achieve your dreams? Use this guide to become the inspiring success story you've always wanted to be. Inside this cutting-edge book, readers will learn a proven blueprint for transforming one’s life. The foundation is built on research-based principles of mindfulness, along with the life-changing Inspiring Success Story Method™ she developed that presents a wealth of powerful tools and techniques. It draws from Dr. Cindy Tsai’s proven coaching process, providing a clear roadmap to achieving your dreams. Dr. Cindy Tsai is available for interviews both in-person, phone, and ZOOM. Her books are in San Diego at the signing and of course available on Amazon.

Cinema Society's 2022 Summer Film Series at Cinema Under The Stars in Mission Hills located at 4040 Goldfinch Street in San Diego. Series A: Monday, July 11 — Monday, August 29, or Series B: Tuesday, July 12 — Tuesday, August 30 Monday, July 11 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday July 12 at 8 p.m. “NOODLE” (Israel) At 37, Miri is a twice widowed, El-Al flight attendant. Her well-regulated existence is suddenly turned upside down by an abandoned Chinese boy whose migrant-worker mother has been summarily deported from Israel. (In Hebrew and Mandarin with English subtitles) Monday, July 18 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, July 19 at 8 p.m. “TOOTSIE” (USA) 40th Anniversary Celebration Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap. Monday, July 25 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, July 26 at 8 p.m. “THE KING OF MASKS” (China-Hong Kong) Winner of more than 25 top honors at film festivals worldwide, revered Chinese director Wu Tianming's “The King of Masks” is a poignant tale about a lonely old magician and a luckless child bound together by fate and suffering, and redeemed by the power of love. (In Mandarin with English subtitles) Monday, August 1 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 2 at 8 p.m. “Andy’s Favorite Short Films, Volume 2” If you hate a short film, it goes by quickly. If you love a short film, you’ll remember it forever. Here is a selection of shorts Andy has presented — and loved — over the past 38 years. Monday, August 8 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 9 at 8 p.m. “THE FULL MONTY” (United Kingdom, Italy, USA) Six unemployed men, inspired by a touring group of male strippers, decide they can make a small fortune by putting on a striptease show of their own, but with one small difference. They intend to go the "full monty" and strip completely naked! Monday, August 15 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 16 at 8 p.m. “MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING” (CANADA-USA) 20th Anniversary Celebration A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity. Monday, August 22 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 23 at 8 p.m. “SHALL WE DANCE?” (Japan) A successful but unhappy Japanese accountant finds the missing passion in his life when he begins to secretly take ballroom dance lessons. (In Japanese with English subtitles) Monday, August 29 at 8 p.m. / Tuesday, August 30 at 8 p.m. "SIDEWAYS" (USA-Hungary) Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle. The 8-week 2022 Summer Film Series is $175 per person, or $225 for those wishing pre-reserved seats. If you can’t make one of the films, just call 619-280-1600, x 6 and invite a friend to take your seat. Extra guest tickets are $25 per person, based on availability. Your 2022 Summer Film Series subscription is for a specific night only. Seating is limited, and subscriptions for the 8-week series are only available on a “first reserved, first served” basis. To subscribe to the 2022 Summer Film Series: Phone: 619-280-1600, x 6 Email: andy@cinemasociety.com Online: www.cinemasociety.com (in the “San Diego News Center” section) Pay with Visa or MasterCard, or send your check to: Cinema Society PO Box 600622 San Diego, CA 92160 When subscribing to the 2022 Summer Film Series, please list all names of people in your party, contact information and choice of Series A (Mondays) or Series B (Tuesdays). If you request pre-reserved seating, a seating chart will be sent to you for your seat selection. In lieu of physical tickets, your name will be placed on a list at the door for check-in. For more information, please call 619-280-1600, x 6, or send an email to andy@cinemasociety.com See you at the movies…under the stars!

Calling all tequila connoisseurs. Chef Roberto Alcocer invites you to join him for a special four course Tequila Cazadores Dinner pairing on June 15 at 6 p.m. at Valle. Savor a variety of tequilas complementing Chef Roberto's unique cuisine as a tequilero guides you through each course and pairing. Click here to reserve your table!

City of Angels rapper Duckwrth is coming to San Diego for his brand new Chrome Bull Tour! Duckwrth, born Jared Lee, is a recording and visual artist from South Central, Los Angeles. He started developing a cult fan base by appearing on popular TeamBackPack Youtube videos and releasing local mixtapes like "Ducktape" and "Taxfree V1". His first major label release, an XTRA UUGLY Mixtape, vowed to take that vision a step further by blending genres from rock to hip hop to funk and soul and incorporating live elements from guitars to violins. A strong body of work that caught the attention of taste makers around the world with tracks that found its way into syncs for Apple, Amazon, Insecure, Empire and more. See him live at Music Box on Sunday, November 6 at 8:30 p.m.