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Local non-profit San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society is hosting the national Cactus & Succulent Society of America's Convention! Join us for an exciting gathering of CSSA members at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. This in-person event will bring together cactus and succulent enthusiasts from all over the world to network, learn, and have a great time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in all things CSSA. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Also in conjunction with the convention is a FREE public sale of cacti and succulent plants, art, books, and handcrafted pottery on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. View the Schedule of Events Visit: https://cactusandsucculentsociety.org/events/convention/ Cactus and Succulent Society on Facebook

Don your robes and take up your wand as you dive into the Wizards and Wands Experience, an immersive potion-making experience set within the grand halls of a mystical school of witchcraft and wizardry. Designed by magic and fantasy lovers for those who live and breathe the wizarding arts, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! Highlights: - Learn to mix potions, chant incantations, and master the art of spell-casting under the guidance of experienced magical mixologists in this 90 minute immersive adventure. - Solve interactive puzzles & magical challenges to unlock ingredients and sip on two magically crafted drinks, each designed to delight your senses (non-alcoholic options available for junior wizards and non-drinkers). - Step inside a fully themed wizard’s school, filled with secrets waiting to be uncovered. - Engage in wizard-themed games, solve magical riddles, and compete in spell-casting challenges for a chance to win enchanting prizes. Wizards and Wands on Instagram

The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is a collaboration between the Coronado Schools Foundation & the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, two nonprofits bringing together vital areas of our community: the schools, the arts & local businesses. Visit: https://coronadoartandwinefestival.com/?utm_source=SDTA+Calendar&utm_medium=sandiego.org&utm_id=SDTA+Calendar+Via+Discover+Coronado

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KPCC listener Jerry Tsai and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of herbalism with the “Seeds of Herbalism” course, designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in the art and science of herbal practices. This six-week program offers an immersive experience for individuals eager to integrate herbs and nature into their daily lives. Visit: https://everydayplantmagic.com/seeds-of-herbalism-class-beginning WorldBeat Cultural Center on Instagram and Facebook

You are invited you to be a part of the Awesomest Pop Culture and Fandom Convention - the SIXTH Annual Fangaea! Meet up with your posse and make new friends at the Fangaea family friendly fandom festivities! Sci fi, steampunk, comics, cosplay, art, video games, escape room, vendors, martial arts, virtual reality, and much more! We have something for everyone - Fangaea is where Fandoms join forces for fun! Do not miss this return event of what will be the most exciting fandom event of the spring! Taking place Saturday, April 12 and 13, 2025 at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego, expect an extraordinary experience featuring a plethora of panels ranging from breaking into industry and hands on DIY, to a special cerebral line up of panel discussions. There will be gaming, tournaments, cosplay fashion shows, musicians, vendors, unique apparel, fandom merchandise, virtual reality, pirates, and other special surprises! Stay tuned as we share more fun - keep checking back at www.fangaea.us and www.facebook.com/fangaeacon LIMITED EARLY-BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE. Kids 8 and under are FREE! PRE-REGISTRATION (through this eventbrite site): Early General Admission Single Day Saturday Ticket - $20 General Admission Single Day Saturday Ticket - $25 Early General Admission Single Day Sunday Ticket - $15 General Admission Single Day Sunday Ticket - $20 Early General Admission Weekend Ticket - $30 General Admission Weekend Ticket - $40 Kids 8 and under - Free ON-SITE PRICING (at the door): General Admission Saturday Ticket (on site, day of price) - $30 General Admission Sunday Ticket (on site, day of price) - $25 Kids 8 and under - Free DISCOUNT CODES ARE NOT VALID ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

Comprised of Bert Lams, Tom Griesgraber and Paul Richards, the group has established a unique, personal connection with audiences. In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, The California Guitar Trio’s (CGT) shows are full of captivating stories and humor that enable concertgoers to feel like they’re part of the music, not just spectators. CGT’s 21 albums, streamed over 115 million times on Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, offer diverse snapshots of the group’s mercurial muse. The trio’s latest album “Live In Scottsdale – On Tour With King Crimson” is a recording of the final opening set from the 2021 tour with the legendary King Crimson and features the new CGT 2.0 line up with Tom Griesgraber on Chapman Stick. CGT most recent studio release Elegy showcases its acoustic side, with beautiful lush originals and innovative cover arrangements of Beatles, Radiohead and more. Other highlights include Masterworks, an album of classical works, with expansive takes on Bach, Beethoven, Arvo Pärt, and Schubert. Andromeda, which combines their many influences into a visionary album of original material; CG3+2, an exploration of kinetic rock territory in collaboration with bassist Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto; and Echoes, which re-imagines timeless material by artists such as Mike Oldfield, Penguin Café Orchestra, Pink Floyd, and Queen. The trio’s output has made a major global impact, having served as the soundtrack for Olympics coverage, and programs on CNN, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. They have fans in high places too: NASA used their music to wake the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor. California Guitar Trio on Facebook / Instagram

"Fashioning an Icon" explores the use of the Virgin of Guadalupe in fashion, textiles and adornment in Mexico and the San Diego border region. The exhibit includes work by locals Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, Diana Benavídez and Arianna Ytselle alongside nearly 70 Mexican artists. It is on view April 5 through Sept. 7.

DISCO RIOT proudly presents San Diego’s only queer-focused movement-arts festival: Queer Mvmnt Fest. Curated and directed by DISCO RIOT Producing Artists Martin Anthony Dorado, Alyssa Rose, Desiree Cuizon, and Trystan Merrick, this dynamic festival features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, dance socials, and movement-based short films. Designed to create space for queer-centered expression while remaining open to the broader public, Queer Mvmnt Fest actively addresses inequity through an intersectional lens by centering the work of 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC and disabled artists. Featured artists include hamsa fae, Joshua D. Estrada-Romero, Bruce McCormick, GEOMETRY Dance Company, Robert Taylor, Bernard Brown, Victor De La Fuente, Shannon Yu 余香儒, Esmée van Loon, Esther K. Liew, Domenico Pontoriero, Casey Hall-Landers, Surf Ford, Meesh Herd, Hadi Moussally, Leucas Loves, Eric Geiger, Antonis Christodoulou, and many more. Film screenings, showcasing work from artists around the world, will take place at the Digital Gym CINEMA at Park & Market. Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite films, with award winners announced on the final day of the festival. Community-centered dance socials will be held during the week at The Loft at UCSD and El Flow Dance Studio in Miramar. The public is invited to take free workshops at the San Diego City College Dance Studios on Saturday and Sunday. The festival’s mainstage performance will be held on Saturday evening at the Seville Theatre downtown, with a Q&A with Bernard Brown. DISCO RIOT invites the San Diego movement community to come together, celebrate movement as resistance and joy, and uplift the power of queer artistry in all its forms! Visit: discoriot.org/queer-mvmnt-fest-2025/ Disco Riot on Facebook / Instagram

Former and current U.S. air traffic controllers say the Trump administration's focus on new equipment doesn't address problems like grueling schedules and stagnating pay that are hurting morale.