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The San Diego community center Centro Cultural de la Raza on Saturday will host its International Women's Day event, where attendees plans to raise awareness about gender-based violence against immigrants. Then, a cabaret show with two pop culture icons. And your weekend preview.

The San Diego County unemployment rate was 4% in May, down from 4.1% in April, but above last year's 3.6 %, the state Employment Development Department announced Friday.

Print artist Ana Inciardi sells her art through vending machines at 50 locations. Instead of snacks, Inciardi's three-slot machines produce prints you can collect, for the low price of four quarters.

University City High School Drama department presents the story by S. E. Hinton about three orphaned brothers and their struggle with right and wrong in a society that labels them as Outsiders. Come see this rendition of the play arranged by Christopher Sergel performed by the students of UCH. Visit: https://uchs.sandiegounified.org/academics/programs/performing_arts University City High School on Instagram

Movie night is a perfect time to spend with your family and friends enjoying a blockbuster family-friendly film, Moana 2, under the stars. Be sure to bring your blankets and low-backed chairs. Bring food and drinks to enjoy a picnic in the park, but please no glass containers. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. City of Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego, get ready for an epic all-day celebration at San Diego FC’s Block Party, where the community comes together to cheer on our squad against Charlotte FC. Enjoy a live DJ, tequila samplings, food trucks, bar stations, and exclusive giveaways at The Soap Factory in Logan Heights! First 100 Chrome and Azul cocktails on SDFC – Redeemable with drink ticket. Watch the match with fellow fans. Event Details Date: Saturday, April 19 Time: Block Party: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Location: The Soap Factory 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113 Activation Details: 4V4 Youth Soccer Tournament (2013) Official Watch Party Viewing Experience: SDFC vs. Charlotte FC Dios Azul Activations + Tequila Samplings Live Music ft. DJ Beto Perez SDFC Merchandise Trailer + Retail Boutiques SDFC Jersey Raffles + Giveaways First 100 Chrome and Azul cocktails on SDFC – Redeemable with drink ticket Food Trucks + Festival Bar Stations Pop-Up Art Gallery ft. SDFC Playmakers FC25 Tournament + Open Play Emo Brown Podcast – Live Streaming Post-Match Afterparty Attendees must bring a valid ID All ages welcome San Diego FC on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy exclusive seating for the dazzling Big Bay Boom firework show with a Mediterranean Buffet at Garibaldi. Indulge in all-you-can-eat Antipasti Display, featuring a selection of Mediterranean cheeses, artisanal cured meats, and more. Next, dive into a Local Sustainable Seafood Display of peel-and-eat shrimp, harissa cocktail sauce, Mediterranean tuna tartar, preserved Kumaoto oysters and pomegranate mignonette, along with seasonal salad assortments including Yukon Potato salad, strawberry fattoush salad and the heirloom tomato salad. Enjoy twists on classic BBQ dishes including Harissa Glazed Baby Back Ribs, Hot Smoked Salmon, Mac & Cheese “Al Forno”, and more. Finish with Sweets such as Lemon Tarts, S’Mores Bites, and Red Velvet Cake Muffins. Tickets are priced at $130 and include complimentary self-parking for two hours. Reservations can be made via Resy. Garibaldi on Instagram

The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest overlooking lush rolling hills with the shimmering Pacific beyond at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort's Heron Lawn. By 1 p.m. the joint is jumping at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village. Wine oenophiles will find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, as well as shellfish, salads, chocolates, cakes, and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen. Visit: https://www.californiawinefestival.com/carlsbad California Wine Festival on Instagram and Facebook

The open letter and accompanying petition asking publishers "to make a pledge that they will never release books that were created by machines" garnered more than 600 signatures within a few hours.

Are birthdays your nemesis or your best time ever? Members of Storytellers of San Diego will take your on a journey through the triumphs and trials of this much maligned celebration. Enjoy the best ever and worst yet versions of birthdays to remember and some best forgotten. Hosted by Linda Brown, and aided and abetted by Emily Stamets, David Schmidt and Arlyn Hackett. Indulge in some hot java, near the cool Pacific ocean, in an arts-filled atmosphere. For adults and ages 12 and up. Learn more: https://storytellersofsandiego.org/events.html