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Experience the electrifying sound of Steal Dawn Sunday, June 14. This free performance runs from 5 to 7 pm. Car Club display by BMW CCA. Free wood treasure box craft activity for kids, along with balloon sculptures and temporary glitter tattoos. For details, go to www.ShopVillageWalk.com STEAL DAWN on Facebook / Instagram

Neighborhood Healthcare’s Together We Grow Fundraising Gala is scheduled for Saturday, August 22 at California State University, San Marcos (CUSM). Guest will experience an enchanted evening filled with meaningful connections and delicious dining. This will be another phenomenal event with many opportunities to give back and help Neighborhood Healthcare. This year, our fundraising will empower us to drive forward with our capital and expansion projects. We are raising funds to sustain the growth of Neighborhood Healthcare as a whole, with an expanding need for health services in San Diego and Riverside counties. The goal is to improve the overall well-being of our community by ensuring access to quality healthcare and supportive services. For more information about sponsorship packages and event details, contact us at philanthropy@nhcare.org. Neighborhood Healthcare on Facebook / Instagram

Support local small businesses this Valentine’s Day at Parkway Plaza’s Valentine’s Craft and Vendor Market! Taking place on Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., experience this amazing indoor and outdoor vendor market that brings together local, independent businesses and merchants specializing in food, drinks, jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness, design, and more. Whether you’re shopping for a Valentine, Galentine, or a little something for yourself, discover unique, handcrafted finds made with love and care. Visit: https://visitparkwayplaza.com/ Parkway Plaza on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a double feature night of pure holiday nostalgia at La Valencia. Settle in by the pool for back-to-back screenings of "Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," the iconic claymation classics that defined childhood Christmas magic. Snuggle up with warm blankets, festive snacks, and the Pink Lady’s twinkling holiday ambiance as these timeless stories light up the screen. Furry friends are welcome - pups can join with a $5 Pup Pass, with all proceeds benefiting the San Diego Humane Society. Pool entry: 6 p.m. First screening: 6:30 p.m. Lounge chairs are first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early for the best seats. Holiday bites and beverages will be available for purchase. This event is open to the public. La Valencia Hotel on Facebook / Instagram

Luke Severeid is a hill-hiking, metal-music-loving, chrome-dome-having stand-up comedian from Seattle, Washington. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it. Luke’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer &/or bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online, and no matter who you are or where you’re from, he is GUARANTEED to get a giggle or two out of you. Luke Severeid on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Women’s Museum of California and the San Diego History Center for a creative evening honoring the rich traditions of Dia De Los Muertos. Through a guided painting activity, you’ll explore the holiday’s history and cultural significance while expressing your creativity and honoring tradition. No experience needed—perfect for all skill levels All materials will be provided San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Set in 1962 Baltimore, "Hairspray" follows the unstoppable Tracy Turnblad, a big-hearted teen with big dreams of dancing on “The Corny Collins Show.” When Tracy lands a spot on the program, she becomes an overnight sensation, and quickly realizes she can use her newfound platform to challenge racial segregation and redefine beauty standards. Packed with beloved songs like “Good Morning Baltimore,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” and “I Know Where I’ve Been,” "Hairspray" is a high-octane musical comedy that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Beneath its infectious joy and humor lies a powerful message about inclusion, equity, and the importance of using your voice, making it as relevant today as ever; and at New Village Arts, you’re not just watching The Corny Collins Show… You’re IN it! Click here for the full schedule: https://newvillagearts.org/series/hairspray-2026/ New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

In the spirit of Italian Heritage Month, Galbani® Bella Vita Fest celebrates Italian culture with chalk art, Italian music and wine, all in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy, October 18-19, 2025. More than 40-plus expert chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, will line the streets of Little Italy, with live Italian music, La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage, Italian merchants and Italian food for purchase. Plus, Italian winemakers will be offering tastings, via Vicolo del Vino. Food and wine tickets can be purchased here. October is Italian Heritage month, and the festival celebrates the tradition of street painting which began in 16th century Italy with traveling artists, many of whom had been brought into the cities to work on the cathedrals. When the work was done, they would often recreate the paintings of “Madonna” on the pavement; they became known as Madonnari. Street painting thrives today in festivals throughout the world. Street painters prefer this temporary performance art form that is created live before the eyes on the asphalt. This year, La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage expands. Chef Marco, a brand ambassador for Galbani cheese, will hit the stage for several different on-stage cooking classes and demos. He blends artistry and expertise in the culinary realm; hailing from a rich culinary background, his innovative recipes highlight the versatility of Galbani cheeses and easy-to-make Italian-style dishes. With a commitment to excellence, Chef Marco's creations not only tantalize taste buds but also celebrate the heritage and tradition of Galbani cheese. Bella Vita is brought to San Diego by the ArtWalk San Diego team who produce the annual, spring Mission Federal ArtWalk, ArtWalk Liberty Station each August, and fall ArtWalk Carlsbad. Food and wine tickets can be purchased at https://www.artwalksandiego.org/bellavita/wine-tix/ For more information on Bella Vita Fest, please visit www.bellavitafest.com. ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Step inside the world of Naval Special Warfare at the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego. The Showcase at 1001 Kettner Boulevard offers a rare look at the history, missions, and people behind one of the nation's most elite military forces. Explore authentic artifacts, immersive exhibits, and firsthand stories from SEAL and SWCC operators. Many of the docents on the floor are veterans themselves, bringing direct perspective to every tour. Located in downtown San Diego, the museum invites guests of all ages to learn, reflect, and engage with the legacy of service, sacrifice, and leadership that defines Naval Special Warfare. Plan your visit at NavySEALMuseumSD.org. Admission $20 adults (13+); $16 youth (4–12); free for children 3 and under. $10 for military veterans and immediate family with valid U.S. military ID; free for active-duty and reservists with valid U.S. military ID. Hours Open daily, except Tuesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Navy SEAL Museum San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In the distant past (2008), Mark A. Clements taught a six-class series entitled “The 600 Pound Gorilla.” Its premise was simple: there’s a hulking anthropoid in the room that many writers either ignore or fail to notice: they aren’t trying hard enough. They say “I’m done” too soon; “that’s fine” when it’s not; “I can’t do any better” when they can. The truth is this: 1) the odds are excellent that you can make whatever you’re working on right now much better (more powerful, moving, beautiful, authentic, etc.) than you think; and 2) the most certain way to burn out or lose your way as a writer is to ever stop trying to improve. But before you can do better, you must first acknowledge the presence of the gorilla. Then you have to accept it. And then you must develop the skills to get the beast working with you rather than against you. That’s what “The 600 Pound Gorilla” series is meant to do. Now, as in 2008, it can benefit you no matter what stage of your writing career you’re in. But of course this is 2026, and things have changed: online publication, AI, new knowledge about reading, writing, motivation and creativity…it’s time for an update and a reboot. Therefore, the new iteration of the Gorilla will cover topics including: Passion: when it benefits you and when it doesn’t. When being satisfied is unsatisfactory. The Fundamental Questions to ask yourself about yourself and your work. Theme: understanding what you’re really writing about, and how it can change everything. “Ploterization”: why plot and characterization are not enemies. How to make them work together. Style: finding what makes you, you, and how to weaponize that power. Originality: Losing your fear of pouring your true self into your writing. Editing: yeah…you’re probably stopping too soon. Dealing with publication: The Most Important Factor, Now and Forever. And much more… There will be lecturing. There will be discussion. There will be exercises. There will be questions and answers. There will be cupcakes (not really; to maximize opportunities for participation, this will be a remote extravaganza). San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram