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SAVE STARLIGHT: PHOTO COURTESY OF SAVE STARLIGHT. Attend benefits Mission Fed ArtWalk APRIL 25-26 | LITTLE ITALY Mission Fed ArtWalk returns to San Diego's Little Italy for its 42nd annual celebration of fine art, transforming India Street into Southern California's largest and longest-running outdoor art festival. More than 250 artists from across the country and Mexico will showcase original works spanning painting, sculpture, glass, photography, jewelry, and more. Visitors can meet artists, purchase one-of-a-kind pieces, and enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring four stages of live music, street food, and interactive art experiences, including the family-friendly KidsWalk. The beloved spring tradition draws more than 100,000 collectors and art enthusiasts each year while supporting nonprofit partner ArtReach San Diego, which provides visual arts education to underserved schools throughout the county. Admission is free. artwalksandiego.org Forging Futures Gala APRIL 25 | USS MIDWAY MUSEUM Workshops for Warriors will host its annual Forging Futures Gala aboard the USS Midway, an inspiring evening supporting veteran career training in advanced manufacturing. From 6 to 10pm, guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, live auction, entertainment, and powerful testimonials from program graduates whose lives have been transformed through WFW's training. Proceeds will help expand the organization's reach, providing veterans and transitioning service members with critical skills, certifications, and support services for successful civilian careers. Individual tickets start at $350, with additional sponsorship opportunities available. wfw.org/gala A Starlight Swing APRIL 26 | BALBOA PARK Save Starlight will host A Starlight Swing, a lively big band fundraiser supporting efforts to restore and reopen the historic Starlight Bowl amphitheater in Balboa Park, the beloved 4,000-seat venue that has been closed for several years. The evening will feature legendary bandleader Pete Deluke and his Mellotones Orchestra, whose career includes performances alongside icons such as Benny Goodman and Buddy Rich, along with a special appearance by the Eastlake High School Swing Band. Guests will also enjoy classic swing dance demonstrations from local dance clubs, light bites from area restaurants, a no-host bar, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit Save Starlight's mission to revive this treasured performing arts venue and return it to the cultural life of San Diego. savestarlight.org 26th Annual "Abundant Life" Gala Fundraising Dinner APRIL 25 | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, MISSION VALLEY CAPS Pregnancy+ Medical Clinics will celebrate 26 years of serving San Diego families at its 26th Annual "Abundant Life" Gala Fundraising Dinner. The evening begins at 4:30pm with a VIP reception for table sponsors and underwriters, featuring keynote speaker Erin Hawley, Senior Counsel and Vice President of the Center for Life & Regulatory Practice at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), followed by dinner and program at 6pm. VIP Reception guests will receive a photo with Hawley and an autographed copy of her book, Living Beloved: Lessons From My Little Ones About the Heart of God. Guests will enjoy an inspiring program, including a paddle raise supporting CAPS' free medical and support services for individuals experiencing unexpected pregnancies. Proceeds benefit the organization's five local clinics and its mission to provide critical care, education, and resources. Individual tickets start at $250; sponsorship opportunities are available. capsgala.com Erin Hawley ranchandcoast.com 32 APRIL 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE