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• Roses to Rosé on International Women’s Day | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Hera Hub La Jolla, 9850 Genesee Ave., San Diego | $45 | Make a rose bouquet, sip rosé and rose tea, enjoy music, and send notes of empowerment to inspiring women in your life.
• Suppression, World Peace, Violencia, Madrugado, Influencer | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 6-10 p.m. | The Che Cafe, 1000 Scholars Dr., La Jolla | $12 | Hardcore punk acts unite for this show.
• The Cherry Orchard | Through Sunday, April 2 | 8 p.m. | North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach | $57-$68 | Themes of societal upheaval, loss, love, grief, envy, and ambition are explored in Anton Chekhov’s masterwork.

• MANIA: The ABBA Tribute | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $32-$42 | “Mamma Mia,” this show honors the Swedish supergroup.
• Igor Levit | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla | $72-$83 | The critically-praised pianist performs live.
• Kitty Pineapple | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 8 p.m. | Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego | $20 | The no nonsense, trans comedian from Hawaii performs her stand-up.

• Cherry Blossom Festival | Friday, Mar. 10-Sunday, Mar. 12 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Rd. E., San Diego | $12-$25 | The pretty, pink petals are in bloom — plus food, vendors, and music come to the garden.
• Disney’s Moana Jr. | Friday, Mar. 10 | 7 p.m. | KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy, 426 Euclid Ave., San Diego | $15 | A telling of the Disney story, performed by young, local actors.

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• 59º | Partly sunny | 2% chance of rain 🌥️

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• Set: 5:51 p.m.

• Low: 3:28 a.m. + 3:51 p.m.
• High: 9:29 a.m. + 10:04 p.m.
• Water Temperature: 56°

• Dave’s Hot Chicken will open its newest location this Friday in Oceanside at 4201 Oceanside Blvd. The spicy chicken chain — which began as a tiny, late-night, pop-up in an East Hollywood parking lot — also has eateries in El Cajon, PB, Escondido, Mira Mesa, and nationwide. 🍗

• International Women’s Day. To support the contributions of women in our world, you could visit a local, female-owned business. Try Apricot Yarn and Supply, If I Was a Bird Yoga Studio, or San Diego Craft Collective — all in the Arts District at Liberty Station. 💪

• Vitalik Buterin — owner of tech company Ethereum and the world’s youngest crypto billionaire — has donated $15 million to UC San Diego to advance research on airborne disease. It’ll be used to help launch the Meta-Institute for Airborne Disease in a Changing Climate and study the health impacts of aerosolized pathogens. 💰 (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• The California Purple Star School Designation Program — which highlights schools that work to support military families — awarded Purple Stars to three North County K-8 schools: North Terrace, Santa Margarita, and Stuart Mesa. The schools are on Camp Pendleton, and part of the Oceanside Unified School District. 🏫 (The Coast News)

• Time to suit up. San Diego Wave FC will kick off their 2023 season on Saturday, March 25, at Snapdragon Stadium — and the team unveiled their new jerseys. At home, catch the team in navy blue kits; on the road, the kits are white. Both feature player numbers “crafted to mimic the Pacific Ocean’s waves.” ⚽

• La Jolla Comedy Store’s American Me Comedy Show tonight at 8 p.m. will donate half of its proceeds to Lions Tigers & Bears, the exotic animal sanctuary in Alpine. Roaring fun acts taking the mane stage include Greg Romero Wilson and Jason Rogers; pounce on your tickets. 🦁

• Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12, and this means longer days for hiking. Mission Trails Regional Park says all parking lots will be open until 7 p.m. starting Sunday — except the Visitor Center lot and Gate 1 at the top of Father Junipero Serra Trail, which are open until 5 p.m. 🥾

• Splish, splash — the water attractions at Sesame Place San Diego will reopen for the season on Saturday, March 25, including Big Bird’s Rambling River. The Chula Vista theme park will also be open daily during spring break — instead of only weekends — Saturday, March 25-Sunday, April 9. 💦

• Second Chance Beer Company has released Fistful of Gummies Berry Edition — a fruited sour — in honor of Women’s History Month. The special beer is a collaboration with Pink Boots Society, a group that empowers women and non-binary individuals in the brewing industry. Find it at Second Chance’s taprooms. 🍻

• The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has launched a new podcast — “Encinitas Chamber Chat Live” — highlighting local business owners, nonprofits, and hidden hideaways in the coastal community. Listen and watch on YouTube; the first episode focuses on older adults and how to downsize for retirement. 🎙️

• Feelin’ lucky? Seaport Village will host its St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday, March 17, 3-7 p.m., in the west courtyard. The free, family-friendly event will feature a band playing Irish tunes, buskers, a “shamrock light tunnel” for selfies, and special beer releases at Mike Hess Brewing. ☘️