There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From an art reception to choral concert, here are some solid options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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2019 Congressional Art Competition Reception
From the event description:
Join Rep. Scott Peters at a reception honoring the 2019 Congressional Art Competition participants. The event concludes the nationwide competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Hors d'oeuvres and light beverages will be available.
When: Monday, May 6, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, 1008 Wall St.
Admission: Free
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Alliance Healthcare Foundation's 2019 i2 Innovation Initiative Top 25 QuickPitch – Special Funders Event
From the event description:
Meet Alliance Healthcare Foundation's Top 25 i2 2019 Social Innovators. This will be an exciting event where we’ll hear quick pitches from our region’s most innovative social enterprises. With i2, Alliance seeks the most promising innovation to transform the current health paradigm (high cost and poor outcomes) and improve quality, increase capacity and reduce costs.
When: Thursday, May 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: San Diego State University, Tula Community Center, 5110 E. Campus Drive
Admission: Free
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The Ethics of Using Gene Drives in Conservation
From the event description:
Please join us for the plenary address of the Institute for Practical Ethics’ Ethics and Social Implications of Gene Drive Conference. This year’s speaker is Professor Ronald Sandler of Northeastern University, who will speak on “The Ethics of Using Gene Drives in Conservation.”
When: Thursday, May 9, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Roth Auditorium at Sanford Consortium, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive
Admission: Free
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Día de Las Reinas Coffee and Cupcake Pairing
From the event description:
Join us for our second annual Mother's Day coffee and cupcake pairing. This year's theme is Día de las Reinas (Celebrating our Queens). Here is the menu of our delicious pairings: Ginger-cucumber lemonade paired with a key lime cupcake; a coconut latte paired with a vanilla flan cupcake; a mint nitro cold brew paired with a triple chocolate cupcake; and a white mocha latte paired with a Duvalin cupcake.
When: Saturday, May 11, 12-4 p.m.
Where: Project Reo Collective, 2335 Reo Drive
Admission: $18
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San Diego Children's Choir 29th Annual Spring Concert – From Dawn to Dusk
From the event description:
The San Diego Children’s Choir is gearing up for a journey through time: from early morning through late night, from springtime through winter, and from birth through death. For this special engagement, the choir pulls together a beautiful and eclectic mix of repertoire, representing the passage of time in a unique story, one that can only be told through the voices of children. Join our five choirs and members of the esteemed Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra as we explore the seasons of our lives and the passage of time.
When: Saturday, May 11, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Jacobs Music Center, Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St.
Admission: $10 - $30
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