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Katherine Woodward Thomas, a licensed therapist and author, discusses her most recent book, "What's True About You," ahead of her March 28 appearance at the San Diego Writer's Festival.

Goldenpalooza is a free, family-friendly music and arts festival in Golden Hill, filled with live music and dance, hands-on art activities, live art, a curated makers market, and great local food — a full day of music, art, and community. Goldenpalooza SD on Instagram

Join the San Diego Botanic Garden as they present their 6th Annual Orchids Showcase. This year’s theme is ‘Orchids in the Wild,’ inviting guests to discover how these remarkable blooms appear in nature, growing in unexpected places and forming intricate relationships with the ecosystems around them. Open Wednesday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the immersive month-long showcase transforms the Garden’s Dickinson Family Education Conservatory into a lush, living display inspired by orchids’ natural habitats. Special events include a Members Preview on May 1 and an after-hours Orchids at Night experience for guests 21+ on May 21. Visitors can also enjoy weekend orchid marketplaces, hands-on workshops, and full access to the Garden’s 37 acres. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Friday, April 10 | Viewing Starts at 4 p.m. and Activities start at 4:30 p.m. Activities end at 7 p.m., but viewing will continue if Splashdown is later. This event is included with admission. Come earlier in the day and save your receipt to join the PJ Party! Explorer Pass Holders and Museum Members are free. Those arriving at 4pm or later can get half price admission for the event! Get ready for an unforgettable day of discovery, excitement, and real-time space history at the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Artemis II Splashdown Family PJ Night Watch Party! Timed with the anticipated return of NASA’s Artemis II mission, this immersive event invites families to witness the dramatic splashdown of the Orion capsule—expected just off the coast of San Diego—and celebrate humanity’s next step toward the Moon. Experience Spaceflight in Real Time Guests will gather in the Museum’s Pavilion of Flight at least one hour prior to splashdown to watch the live broadcast of Orion’s return to Earth on a massive LED screen. Follow along as the capsule re-enters the atmosphere, deploys parachutes, and splashes down—marking a historic milestone in human space exploration. Hands-On Activities for All Ages Starting at 4:30 p.m., guests can explore a variety of education-led activity stations, including: - Chocolate heat shield experiments - Parachute and safe-landing challenges - Stomp rocket launches - Robotics and engineering builds - 3D pen design creations - Blackout poetry inspired by space communications Family PJ Night Fun Come dressed in your favorite pajamas. - Creative space-themed activities - A relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere - Food & Drinks The Flight Path Grill will be open until 6:30 p.m. offering a full menu of family-friendly food, snacks, and beverages to enjoy while watching the live stream. Featured Exhibit Don’t miss the 8.5-foot-tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket model, showcasing the powerful vehicle sending astronauts around the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis program. San Diego Air & Space Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The GOTM 5K has provided over 128 scholarships to students in San Diego and Los Angeles Counties, including Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI), Samuel F.B. Morse High School, Homeboy Industries, MAAC, Whittier High School, St. Augustine High School, Montgomery High School, and foster youth graduates through the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services. Onsite registrations begins at 7 a.m. or you may register online directly on our website, https://generationsonthemove.org/events *Walk/Run begins promptly at 8 a.m. *Registration fee: $25/person (raffle ticket and other goodies included) GOTM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and provides assistance to San Diego County and Los Angeles County communities. Generations on the Move on Facebook / Instagram

Ever sprinted through a train station because your platform suddenly changed? Been stuck for hours because of a delay and broken air conditioning? Then you’re ready for this hilarious German comedy. In its 7th season, The German Theater Group of San Diego presents a two-act comedy following the stranded passengers of Deutsche Bahn (German railroad). With eccentric characters, musical numbers, and a mystery hiding among the travelers, this one-weekend-only event is perfect for German speakers, German learners, and anyone curious about German culture. German Theater Group San Diego on Facebook

The San Diego Community Jazz Band is back for their Spring Concert at Madison High School. Playing music from Ella Fitzgerald, Maynard Ferguson, Sammy Nestico, Ray Charles, Chick Corea. "The Very Thought of You," "You Didn't Know Me When," "You Gotta Try Harder," and many others. This 30 piece band is tight, giving big sounds and light sounds of great jazz.

EcoFest, North County San Diego’s signature sustainability celebration, will return on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from Noon to 4 p.m. at Encinitas Community Park (Northeast Grass Area - North & South). Presented in partnership with the City of Encinitas, this year’s event deepens its collaboration with I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) to deliver an engaging, community-driven environmental festival rooted in hands-on impact. EcoFest 2026 will bring together residents, environmental organizations, green businesses, and civic leaders for an inspiring afternoon focused on sustainable living, community connection, and environmental stewardship. The event will feature 50+ eco-focused exhibitors, plant-based food vendors, a curated local beer garden, interactive zero-waste education, a community clothing swap, and live music throughout the afternoon - creating a vibrant yet welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Strengthened Community Partnership The City of Encinitas continues to support EcoFest as part of its commitment to environmental leadership and local climate initiatives. In parallel, I Love A Clean San Diego will play an expanded role by bringing hands-on sustainability programming to the event. Planned activities include interactive zero-waste workshops, educational exhibits, family-friendly environmental engagement, and practical tools designed to encourage everyday sustainable habits. Returning partner Trash4Tokens will also be featured at EcoFest 2026, bringing awareness to the growing nurdle (plastic pellet) crisis impacting our coastal community. Through interactive education and engagement, Trash4Tokens will highlight the importance of preventing microplastic pollution and empowering residents to take action in protecting local waterways and beaches. This collaborative model enhances both impact and accessibility - blending EcoFest’s established exhibitor marketplace and environmental programming with ILACSD’s trusted community outreach expertise. By going back to its roots and intentionally designing a more intimate and impactful experience, EcoFest 2026 aims to inspire practical environmental action and long-term community impact across Encinitas and beyond. Event Experience Highlights The event will feature: 50+ eco-focused exhibitors 100% plant-based food vendors A curated local beer garden Interactive zero-waste workshops and activities A community clothing swap Silent Auction Live music throughout the afternoon Bike Valet Complimentary Shuttle service from San Dieguito School To ensure smooth logistics, offsite parking will again be available at San Dieguito school, with transportation coordination similar to last year’s setup. EcoFest Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

For this edition of Wellness Wednesday, we hear from the founder of Seoul Glow Lab, a local K-Beauty store, and an esthetician about how they are building community and education around skincare.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday over access to the Otay Mesa Detention Center.