Monica Garske

1 week ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Monica Garske

The newest addition to SD’s robust museums scene will debut in late May 2025 in downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter. Nothing is ever quite as it seems here. This is not a mirage — Museum of Illusions San Diego (MoI) will open on Friday, May 23 at 665 Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter, making it the brand’s first California location. Here’s what you need to know about the latest addition to SD’s museums scene.

1 week ago | sjtoday.6amcity.com | Monica Garske

Happy Small Business Week, San Jose. We know small businesses are the heart of our community, so earlier this year, we asked local small businesses to tell us about themselves. They delivered. We’ll be shining the spotlight on a few of SJ’s small businesses this month, starting with Hills Training, a fitness + kickboxing facility at 783 Alum Rock Ave., Ste. 40, owned by Marica + Isaiah Hill.

1 week ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Monica Garske

Small businesses are the heart of our community — let’s take a closer look at La Galleria San Diego, a shop at Liberty Station that sells unique gifts made by artists around the world. You’ll find lots of unique goodies from around the world at La Galleria San Diego at Liberty Station. Happy Small Business Week, San Diego.

1 week ago | sjtoday.6amcity.com | Monica Garske

St. James Park is going to rock this summer. Friends of Levitt Pavilion San Jose (FLPSJ) — the nonprofit dedicated to creating a permanent, open-air space at St. James Park for 50 free community concerts year-round — has released its 2025 summer concert series lineup. Don’t miss a beat at these free shows:Celebrating Africa Day co-presented by AWO | Sunday, May 25 | The openers will be Anambra State Cultural Association of Nigeria and Chinyakare Ensemble, followed by headliner Riddim Exchange.

3 weeks ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil |Monica Garske

Us San Diegans are used to sunny skies + warm weather, but we’re heading into the mist of a darker season. Locals call this month and next “May Gray” and “June Gloom,” which means just that — expect dreary skies or occasional sprinkles. How dare you, SD. While we’re familiar with this annual weather pattern, we want to shed light on the science behind the phenomenon and look at ways to survive the grays without feeling too much gloom. Dark skies at Petco Park.