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Join GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego on Sunday, April 19, 2026, for the 8th Annual GiGi’s 5K — Dash for Down Syndrome, a joyful and family-friendly community event along the Mission Bay waterfront. This inclusive celebration welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, with options to take part in a 5K run, 1-mile walk, or Dash for Down Syndrome fun run. Whether you run, walk, push a stroller, roll, or come to cheer others on, everyone is welcome. All participants receive an official event T-shirt (guaranteed with registration by March 31), a finisher medal, and a celebratory donut at the finish line. The GiGi’s 5K is the largest annual fundraiser for GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, supporting free educational, therapeutic, fitness, and social programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Funds raised stay in the local community and help provide life-changing opportunities that build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills. Join us for a morning of fun, inclusion, and community while helping ensure these programs remain free for every family who needs them. GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Hangar 76 OMA Artist Alliance members and their guests are invited to gather each month for a lively social meetup hosted in San Diego and North County. These informal get-togethers offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and build community while exploring a range of hotspots across the region. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting someone new, each gathering encourages conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie within the Artist Alliance network. This is a no-host event, attendees are welcome to purchase their own food and beverages. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Relax over a steaming cup of coffee, and bring your artwork to share with your fellow Artist Alliance members! Each month one artist will have the opportunity to give a longer presentation, and practice sharing their work and ideas in front of a supportive group setting. April's presenter is Theo DeHart! *To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Learn about the technical aspects and creative design of live theater with Nate Cargill, Associate Technical Director at OTC and Technical Director at Oceanside High School. Students will learn essential skills in theatrical design, lighting, sound, and other technical areas of theater production. They’ll also have the opportunity to work behind the scenes during the performances of "The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition." The summer camps will run June 29 – July 10, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Design), 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Tech) Extended care is available for an additional $50 per week. Drop-off is as early as 8 a.m. and pick-up is until 5 p.m. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on April 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ARTS After Dark, Mending Sentipensares: A DIY Fiber Workshop! We’ll learn how to create a beautiful fiber art tapestry to decorate our spaces and explore themes of resistance and liberation, hope, and love, there will be a variety of colors, fabrics, and textiles to choose from to bring your design to life. The event will be led by our amazing ARTS Artist, Andrea Moreno. It’s going to be a fun evening, perfect for everyone, no matter your skill level. All materials will be provided, and there will be opportunities to purchase beer and wine. Come with a friend, loved one, or roll solo and get ready for a night of creativity and fun at the ARTS Center! Sign up early, space is limited! A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on Facebook / Instagram

The Arc of San Diego is delighted to announce its 2026 Annual Gala, Joie de Vivre, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening celebrating the joy of living through enchantment, wonder, and philanthropy. The event begins with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the gala support children and adults with disabilities served by The Arc of San Diego. This year’s event is chaired by Phyllis and John Parrish, Barbie and Dan Spinazzola, and Richard Bailey, and will feature Wayne Foster Entertainment along with auctioneer Clint Bell. Rooted in the meaning of “the joy of living,” the Joie de Vivre theme reflects The Arc of San Diego’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities to grow, express themselves, and achieve their full potential, celebrating inclusion, ability, and the vibrant moments that inspire joy. Tickets are $300 per person, black-tie attire is requested, and guests are asked to submit their RSVP by May 1, 2026. For more information, please contact Jennifer Navarra, Vice President of Marketing & Development, at (619) 795‑4186 or JNavarra@arc-sd.com. The Arc of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate OMA’s Artist Alliance exhibition at Woodward Contemporary, "Opposing Angles!" Enjoy refreshments and creative conversations as you mingle with artists and art lovers. Woodward Contemporary is located in Old Town San Diego at: 4434 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92116. Selected by gallery founder Gigi Woodward, many of the works represent the artists’ interpretation of the title: abstract or figurative work that explores contrast, tension, and unexpected perspectives, revealing how divergent viewpoints, forms, or experiences can collide, intersect, and create dynamic new visual dialogues. Exhibition On View: April 4–April 29, 2026 Free

Incubator Lab is a new program from San Diego’s premier contemporary ballet company, The Rosin Box Project, presenting performances of three new works alongside open rehearsals, artist talkbacks, and salons that give audiences access to the choreographic process. Choreographers Bethany Green, Natasha Rader, and Alexandra Schooling develop new material as audiences witness how contemporary ballet evolves from studio process to stage performance at Liberty Station. Performances run May 29-31, with opportunities to step inside the creative process May 26-31. The Rosin Box Project on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Black History Month in Balboa Park with a free comics convention spotlighting Black creators and artists.

Volunteers needed on Stewardship Saturday—a weekly opportunity to help restore and care for the historic montane forests of Volcan Mountain. Join our reforestation team for a full day on the mountain as we plant the next generation of trees. Volunteers will help establish coulter pine, bigcone Douglas-fir, and incense cedar across priority restoration sites. The day begins at 8 a.m. at VMF's Sky Island basecamp with coffee, a short orientation, and hands-on training in silviculture best practices. We’ll introduce the landscape, explain how planting locations are selected, and share how volunteers contribute to our broader restoration strategy. For those interested, optional sessions will also explore place-based decision-making, field data entry, adaptive management, and long-term monitoring. After orientation, volunteers will form small planting crews and head into the field to begin hard, fun work on the mountain! Planting will wrap up around 2:30 p.m. (earlier departures are always fine). Afterwards, we’ll gather just 10 minutes down Wynola Road for an informal Happy Hour at Calico Cidery, an organic orchard-based taproom serving natural wine, farm-style cider, and local non-alcoholic beverages. Whether you’re a seasoned planter or brand new to restoration work, we’d love to have you join us as we rebuild this forest together. MUST REGISTER: www.VolcanMt.org/4-4-26-Tree-Planting Date: Saturday, April 4 Time: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Meeting Location: VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Julian, CA Volcan Mountain Foundation on Facebook