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Celebrate the arrival of spring in style at our floral-inspired garden celebration! The seasons are changing, and Estancia is blooming with beauty! Join us on Sunday, April 12, for our Annual Garden Party and celebrate the arrival of spring in style. Spend a magical afternoon in our lush garden wonderland, where floral-inspired experiences await at every turn. Indulge in unlimited culinary creations with a botanical twist, sip on vibrant garden cocktails and bubbly, and browse a curated selection of our favorite local San Diego vendors, offering unique treasures and one-of-a-kind finds. Dress in your finest florals and enjoy an enchanting Sunday surrounded by springtime splendor and the beauty of everything in bloom! Ticket includes unlimited culinary experiences, a welcome beverage and two complimentary cocktails. Must be 21+ to attend. Cash bar will be available. Estancia La Jolla on Facebook / Instagram

An evening of improvised, creative, and experimental music & sound featuring: Intangible An a Los Angeles-area quartet exploring overtones, extremes of density and volume, and intersections of multiple improvisational traditions. Formed in June 2023, they have performed across California, including at UCLA, Cal Arts, Open Gate, the Wonder Valley Experimental Music Festival, SF Sound, Luminex, and on KFJC radio. They have collaborated with vocalist Ken Ueno, video artist Carole Kim, and dancers Oguri and Roxanne Steinberg. Each member brings an unique combination of experience in improvised, composed, and traditional musics of multiple cultures: gamin (piri & saenghwang), Robert Reigle (tenor saxophone), Jeff Schwartz (bass), and Tim Feeney (percussion). Anita Chandavarkar, Leanna Keith, Lyra Montoya flute trio: Flutist Anita Chandavarkar is an improviser, interpreter, and composer. She has collaborated with such groups as Ensemble Dal Niente, ALEA III, Callithumpian Consort, and Brooklyn Raga Massive, and has worked with such composers and performers John Adams, Tony Arnold, and Jason Eckardt. Anita also studies bansuri in the Maihar Gharana of the Hindustani North Indian Classical tradition. A freelance flutist, artist, improviser, and composer from Seattle, Leanna Keith (she/they) delights in creating sound experiences that make audiences laugh, cry, and say: “I didn’t know the flute could do that!” Their works focus on timbre-shifting, the mixed-race experience, queer theory, and the breaking of genre boundaries. Leanna is obsessed with conduction, butoh, taiko drumming, circus arts, and the limitless capacity of humanism in sound creation. She is dedicated to playing music by living composers, and advocates for the usage of music as social activism. Lyra Montoya is a woodwinds specialist, composer and performer. Her work explores the intersections of identity and positionality through mixes of Music notation and improvisation, and how performance practice and musical concept reflect the priorities of the performance event.

Several parks across the city will receive a boost for projects, following the San Diego City Council allocating nearly $7.9 million from a settlement with SeaWorld Wednesday.

Pen to Paper & Purge is a 4-week, immersive writing experience designed to help you clear mental clutter, reconnect with your inner voice, and make space for what truly matters—on and off the page. Through guided writing prompts, reflective exercises, and intentional discussion, this weekly 2-hour class supports participants in “spring cleaning” their thoughts, emotions, and environments using the power of writing. Each session weaves together internal reflection and external action, pairing writing exercises with simple, practical steps to release physical clutter and reset your environment. You won’t just write about letting go—you’ll actively create space in your surroundings each week, reinforcing clarity, calm, and creative flow. Each session focuses on a different layer of release—from clearing internal narratives and emotional buildup to letting go of physical clutter and outdated identities. You’ll use journaling, storytelling, and creative exercises to process what you’ve been holding onto, uncover what’s ready to be released, and define what you want to carry forward—while also taking small, manageable steps to refresh your physical space. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just getting started, this class offers a supportive space to declutter your mind, shift your perspective, and build sustainable creative habits that extend into your daily environment. By the end of the four weeks, you’ll have a collection of personal writing, a clearer sense of direction, and tangible progress in both your inner world and your physical space. Weekly Goals : Week 1: Clearing the Mind + Space Reset Clear racing thoughts and identify mental clutter while beginning with a simple physical reset. Declutter a small space (desk, drawer, bag or writing area) Week 2: Emotional Spring Cleaning – Letting Go of the Past Process stored emotions through writing while releasing items connected to past versions of yourself. Clear sentimental items no longer serving you (old letters, gifts, notes/papers, bookshelves, keepsakes) Week 3: Habit & Environment Cleanse Explore patterns, routines, and creative blocks while decluttering spaces that impact your daily flow. Declutter closet or storage: remove items not used/worn in 12 months (clothes, accessories, storage) Week 4: Refresh, Reset & Flow Write about how your ideal day, week, or creative process would flow if blocks were cleared. Declutter spaces that impact daily routines or creativity (desk, kitchen, creative areas) San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The Grand Fiesta is the unforgettable finale of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival! Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of the rich cross-border culinary and cultural influence of Latin America on Southern California, featuring award-winning chefs creating world class cuisine, exceptional wines, craft beer, traditional and unique spirits of Mexico, and breathtaking, larger-than-life art installations. Stroll through the park filled with engaging experiences, savoring expertly crafted dishes from top chefs across San Diego, Southern California, and Baja. Enjoy captivating live music, engage in cultural conversations, and attend demonstrations that delve into the fascinating world of Mexican spirits and traditional culinary dishes. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Join Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande for an unforgettable program where every note and dance step embodies the rich cultural tapestry of Christmas in Mexico! ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The U.S. aviation system is being modernized — but FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and other leaders say it will take more money to make the system more efficient and flexible.

Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.

Poet and essayist Jason Schneiderman is the author of five poetry collections, most recently "Self Portrait of Icarus as a Country on Fire" (Red Hen, 2024), as well as a book of essays "Nothingism: Poetry at the End of Print Culture" (University of Michigan Poets on Poetry, 2025), and the craft book "Teaching Writing Through Poetry: An Introduction to Poetic Form" (Bloomsbury, 2025). He is Professor of English at CUNY’s BMCC in the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. This will be a dynamic reading and Q & A with the author! Stay after to meet him and get a book copy signed. This event is offered in collaboration with Grossmont College Librarian Nadra Farina and the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibit, which is sponsored by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.

The San Diego Food Banks says the refrierated truck will be a game-changer for its emergency response capabilities and food recovery efforts.