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Events

Friday, April 7

La Mesa Certified Farmers Market | Friday, April 7 | 3-7 p.m. | La Mesa Village, La Mesa Boulevard between Palm Avenue and Fourth Street, San Diego | Free | Peruse local produce, flowers + other goodies in the heart of The Village.
“The XIXth” | Through Sunday, April 23 | Times vary | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $29-$101 | A show depicting the intersection of sports and activism, based on events from the 19th Olympic Games in 1968.

Saturday, April 8

Easter Extravaganza | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | IB Artisan Market, 829 Seacoast Dr., Imperial Beach | Free | Bring your baskets — kids can hunt for eggs and parents can shop for local crafts and goods from artisan vendors.
North Park Vegan Food Popup | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St., San Diego | Free | Explore a collection of plant-based vendors from SoCal.
“Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play” Opening Night | Saturday, April 8 | 8 p.m. | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $39-$115 | A play set in 1999 about an awkward Asian American teen who discovers her family is responsible for manufacturing MSG.

Sunday, April 9

Joshua Bassett: The Complicated Tour | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $48 | The actor and singer headlines this all-ages show.
Prebys Play Day: Art Block Party | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla | Free | Explore the work of San Diego-based artist Amy Adler and partake in interactive, family-friendly activities.

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News Notes

Sports

Celebrate SDSU Aztecs men’s basketball’s historic run for the NCAA Tournament title tomorrow, April 8, with a free event at Snapdragon Stadium. Players from the team will be present, and concessions + merch will be available. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. — doors will open at 6 p.m. Get tickets. (NBC 7)

Open

Blackmarket Bakery’s East Village location is now open at 845 15th St. This is the bakery’s third location, and it’s open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with all-day breakfast, pastries, and baked goods. Additionally, this location is able to offer hands-on baking classes. (Eater San Diego)

Announced

America’s Airshow — formerly known as the Miramar Airshow — returns to the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24. The US Navy Blue Angels and Marine Air-Ground Task Force are the expected displays. General admission is free; upgraded seats go on sale on Saturday, July 15. (Fox 5)

Number

$206,800. This was the minimum annual income needed for the purchase of a median-priced, single family home in 2022 (assuming a 20% down payment). This would make the monthly mortgage payment ~$5,100 on a 30-year, fixed-rate loan. (NBC 7)

Arts

The San Diego Museum of Art‘s Art Alive 2023 fundraiser was enjoyed by ~12,000 people last weekend. The lineup included a premiere dinner, the lively Bloom Bash, garden activities, a floral exhibition, and a members’ preview event that raised $1.1+ million for museum programming.

Environment

Are you putting together an event for Earth Day? Add it to EarthDay.org’s global event page. Simply register your event online and, once approved, it will populate on the website’s Earth Day event finder map for all to see.

Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Emily

From the editor

Want to learn the secret behind making perfectly fluffy biscuits? One of the new classes at Blackmarket Bakery’s East Village location is dedicated to making breakfast pastries. The class will take place on Tuesday, April 11, from 6-8:30 p.m. Sign up.

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