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Leaders from two local dance organizations talk about how they are navigating financial challenges and a changing arts landscape. Plus, two plays on stage this week that showcase culture and history.

We’re back. Nosurf Fest returns for another chaotic day of sound, sweat, and semi-functional behavior. This year’s featured acts include: NoSurf Lot - Indie stage - the red pears - krooked kings - mexican slum rats - spaceface - death valley girls - where’s west? Hotbed House - Electronic Stage - loods - shaking b2b clearcast - yoon - booty dew - funk around - hotbed What to expect: - 2 stages (indie + house/techno) - 12+ artists - Curated food, drinks, and visual art - Warehouse euphoria + open-air indie - Zero bad vibes We’re turning the soap factory into a full-body fever dream. Drink something cold. stand next to someone you love. let the lineup do what it does best. As the sun sets, the chords rise. and if you’re lucky, you might too. :) Support the ocean while you mosh A portion of every ticket goes to our conservation partner, sustainabeat, who help divert harmful plastic waste from landfills and protect our coastlines. NoSurf Fest on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Mom with a flavorful journey through Europe at Bolero Restaurante’s Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch. On Sunday, May 11, starting at 10 a.m., indulge in an unforgettable spread of savory dishes and decadent desserts inspired by the farm-to-table flavors of Asturias and the modern culinary artistry of San Sebastián and Barcelona. Located in the heart of Europa Village, Bolero Restaurante brings a lively, European twist to Temecula Wine Country. Grab your mom or favorite mom-figures and enjoy a decadent brunch paired with classic spirits from across the continent. Visit: https://www.europavillage.com/ Europa Village on Facebook / Instagram

As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.

626 Night Market is back in San Diego, CA bigger than ever at the Pechanga Arena! The iconic Californian festival features dozens of food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages. Join us and make memories this season! Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Admission: Presale $5.90. General Admission $6.93 (With Eventbrite Fees Included). Children 3 and under are free. Parking is free. Location: 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 Download the Eventbrite app to access your tickets. Visit: https://www.626nightmarket.com/tickets-sd 626 Night Market on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump toured the Kennedy Center today and presided over its board meeting. He expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current state of the performing arts center.

Three new collections by mid-career poets lay claim to stories of identity, suffering and hope, to a kind of collective subjectivity, to the inner life of a country in the throes of deep pain and uncertainty.

OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand is marking its 20th anniversary with a two-day warehouse sale and celebration at its Carlsbad headquarters in July. Two-day sale featuring up to 80% off arts and crafts essentials. Free gifts, prizes, and OOLY craft activity area Local vendor booths featuring products for sale, samples, prizes, and more, including Bitchin’ Sauce, Handel’s Ice Cream, SEAESTA Surf, Jazzercise, Choice Juicery, and Family First Speech Therapy. A portion of the proceeds benefits Kids for Peace, a Carlsbad-based nonprofit and home of The Great Kindness Challenge. OOLY on Facebook / Instagram

All Levels Wheel Throwing (Sep. 6 – Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Class Schedule Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Six-Week Session September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11 Teaching Artist: Max Anderson Description With a main focus on functional pottery, beginner students will learn how to use the equipment in the studio and how to use the wheel while more advanced students will further use the wheel as a tool to create work made partially or entirely from thrown forms. All students will be encouraged to experiment with surface and altering techniques to transform their work from pots to functional works of art. Students will leave the class with finished work they can use at home that’s dishwasher safe! All students receive one month of FREE MEMBERSHIP at the ICA ceramics studio following the conclusion of the course. Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.