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Street art often carries a negative connotation, and it's rare when street artists can work with city officials and law enforcement.

Oceanside Arts Commission, Oceanside Public Library, and Oceanside CA Cultural District invite you to attend the O’Arts: Creative Community Impact event on May 3, 2024, 3-5 p.m. at the Seabird Hotel. The O’Arts: Creative Community Impact event aims to share the City of Oceanside's appreciation and recognition for the impact of local artists, advocates, and organizers within the arts & culture sector. Join us for an exciting afternoon of arts and culture appreciation.• Performances by local artists, performers, and musicians• Announcement of the winning mural design for Mainstreet Oceanside's Art that Excites • Awardees of the 2024-25 Oceanside Arts & Culture Grant announced • Results of the Americans for the Arts ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity (AEP6)’ Study• Engaging panel discussion with local artists and arts organizers, hosted by Quantal Langford • Visual art display featuring local visual artists• Follow Oceanside Roller Skating to Artist Alley for this year’s first Oceanside Artwalk, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

A case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court Monday could have implications for how San Diego and every other city in the country deals with its homeless population. In other news, we hear from a former Caltrans executive on what her firing says about the state's commitment to climate action. Plus, street art often carries a negative connotation and it's rare when street artists can work with city officials and law enforcement, but that was the case for murals that now surround Oceanside’s little league fields.

Valley Arts Festival (VAF) is an annual celebration of Oceanside and its first peoples, today known as the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, one of the seven tribes of the Luiseño nation. The Luiseño are an indigenous people of California who inhabited the coastal area of Southern California. This year’s free family-friendly festival, themed “Kíicha Nights, Coyote Dreams© “, expands upon the success of the last three years, and will feature even more activities and vendors. VAF is made possible in part by Prebys Foundation and Title Sponsorship by Visit Oceanside.Previous festivals included:• Live Native American flute music with Spiritual Storm• Live Native American blues music with Tracy Lee Nelson• Live Native American storytelling• Interactive community murals for youth and adults• Interactive basket weaving with the Paa'ila Basket Weavers led by Diania Caudell• Native American artists and vendors, including flutes, drums, clothing, and jewelry• Multiple participatory activities for all ages including rock and gourd painting and jewelry making • Indian Fry Bread for purchaseThis year’s festival will also include:• Live Native American drumming with Dancing Cloud Drumming Circle• Live interactive dancing demonstrations for youth and adults• Enhanced educational area including a three-quarter size Kíicha (traditional home of the Luiseño people, a dome shaped structure made of tule reeds and/or willow branches)

An all-media, juried student art awards show.Held at the MiraCosta College Kruglak Art Gallery (Bldg. 3400), Oceanside Campus.

Governor Newsom Thursday announced nearly $192 million in grant funding to help clear homeless encampments and move people into housing. Oceanside is the only city in the county that will receive the funding. In other news, supporters of the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act say they have enough signatures to get the measure on the November ballot. Plus, the chairman of the Chicano Park Steering Committee joins the podcast to talk about Chicano Park Day.

On Friday, April 19 LIFE AT MiraCosta College invites you to free lectures. At 1:00 “The Art Institute of Chicago’s Collection of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Paintings" by Robin Douglas, O’side Museum of Art. The Art Institute of Chicago would not have the world-renowned collection without brilliant and brave female art collectors. See who they were and what they collected to inspire generations past, present and future.At 2:30 "RAD: Women’s Self Defense" with Elaine Armstrong, LIFE Member. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) enhances the options for self-defense so these options become viable for a woman who is attacked. Included will be sexual assault prevention, awareness, and senior safety. Elaine will demonstrate a few simple self-defense techniques that anyone can do.Meetings will be held in person at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room Trailer T200 by the Police Station and by the Internet Application ZOOM.For more information visit: miracosta.eduStay Connected on Instagram and Facebook

Learn about the technical aspects of live theater from the Oceanside Performing Arts Center Coordinator & Technical Director including lighting and sound. Opportunity to work tech during the performances of Footloose July 12, 13, 14 and July 19, 20, 21.For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.orgStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Experience the timeless masterpiece "La Bohème" as never before in the intimate setting of 10th Avenue Arts' black box theater. Opera À la Carte proudly presents its inaugural production, helmed by visionary director and set and costume designer Angelina Réaux. With a career spanning prestigious stages across the globe, Réaux's expertise promises a fresh perspective on Puccini's beloved opera.Drawing on her acclaimed portrayal of Mimi under Leonard Bernstein's direction, Réaux infuses our production with depth and emotion. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Paris in 1941, our rendition highlights the Bohemian lifestyle's resilience amidst adversity. Join our two incredible casts for an unforgettable journey through love, art, and the human spirit, expertly conducted by Yewon Lee and accompanied by the talented Susie Shick. Don't miss this extraordinary fusion of passion, drama, and artistry—book your tickets now for La Bohème with Opera À la Carte May 16-19 at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center. For tickets: https://operaalacartesandiego.ticketleap.com/la-bohme/details

The five-day festival kicks off with musician and film composer Jason Hill in conversation