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Every year on the second weekend of March, Borrego Springs comes alive with creativity as it hosts the Circle of Art at Christmas Circle. This popular outdoor juried art show is free and open to the public, welcoming residents and visitors alike to enjoy art in a relaxed desert setting. Each Year, up to 50 artists are carefully selected to participate in the show. Circle of Art features a wide variety of artistic media, including oil and watercolor painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, weaving, mixed media, and jewelry. As a program of Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs, all proceeds from Circle of Art are directed towards supporting education and other initiatives that benefit women and girls in the Borrego Springs community. With its combination of fine art, community spirit and a meaningful mission, Circle of Art at Christmas Circle continues to be a cherished Borrego Springs tradition while making a lasting impact on the future of local women and girls. For more information, see https://www.borregosoroptimist.com/borrego-si-blog/circle-of-art or call Christina (619-889-1571) or Glenna (760-920-1614), Co-Chairs Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs on Facebook

In 2025 there was a lot of news. Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest stories the KPBS newsroom followed.

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, in collaboration with Persian Place, presents Nowruz – Persian New Year, marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year in Persian culture. Observed for more than 3,000 years across diverse regions and communities, Nowruz remains a time of renewal, reflection, and connection. This gathering reflects a shared commitment to honoring cultural traditions that continue to hold deep meaning for our local community. While many Persian organizations across the United States have paused public programs in response to the current situation in Iran, the Center and Persian Place believe it is important to sustain spaces where heritage, artistic expression, and community can be experienced together. The afternoon will feature live performances, a Women’s Artisan Market, arts and crafts, a kids exhibition, food, music, and free admission to the public opening of the new exhibition, "Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise." This event is free and open to all. Event sponsored by Cosmic Solar & Roofing.

The $6.4 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 will be discussed, debated and amended until June 9, the city's deadline for adopting a final budget. Gloria said the nearly $120 million hole in the city's finances was built over decades of deferred maintenance, rising costs and changing priorities both in Washington and Sacramento.

Sip, Snack, and stroll through iconic and new galleries in the evening at the beautiful La Jolla Village. This month's theme is Spring. Some of the participating galleries are: * Art in Framing * Authentic Vintage Posters * Bret Webster Gallery * Concetta Antico Gallery * Contemporary Fine Arts * Cos Bar * Custom by Mamak * Edna Pines Studio & Art Gallery * Flower Pot Cafe & Bakery * Klara Chavarria Art Gallery * Krista Schumacher Art Gallery * L&G Projects * Legends Gallery * Level of Service Not Required * LIK Fine Art * Mangelsen Images of Nature * Martin Lawrence Galleries * Museum of Contemporary Art SD * Oppenheim Group * R.B. Stevenson Gallery * Siamak Art Gallery * The Agency * Thumbprint Gallery * Turtle Rock Ridge Wine Bar * Unscripted Spaces * YMCA Firehouse Art POP-UP La Jolla Village Merchants Association on Facebook / Instagram

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to honor and remember those we have lost, and welcome them back to visit the land of the living. San Diego will hold several events and festivities to commemorate the tradition, and KPBS found a list of places you can attend and enjoy.

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South Bay Recreation Center 1885 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Activities Include: - Games - Arts & Crafts - Egg Hunt for All Ages - Jumper - Face Painting

A new art-house drama tells three stories that span the century — and connect to one tree. Silent Friend will open your eyes to the beauty of the natural world.

Join us for the annual Doctoral Research Colloquium on Friday, March 6! The colloquium features talks by UCSD Visual Arts PhD students along with a keynote lecture by a speaker who has influenced their practice, Professor Gerardo Aldana, from UC Santa Barbara. The Colloquium will be followed by a Reception and Screening for the collaborative exhibition in SME Gallery. Gerardo Aldana is a professor of Chicana/o Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research takes a history of science and indigenous studies approach to exploring Mayan hieroglyphic history, with a focus on astronomy. Throughout his research, for example in The Apotheosis of Janaab Pakal: Science, History and Religion at Classic Maya Palenque and Calculating Brilliance: an intellectual history of Mayan Astronomy at Chich’en Itza, he investigates cases of historically contingent invention and discovery within indigenous Mayan scientific practice. More recently, his research has led to further exploration of what he refers to as “oracular science” within ancient Mesoamerican astronomical practice. At the core of this exploration is a 14th century indigenous Mayan hieroglyphic manuscript comprising primarily divination almanacs and astronomical tables. UC San Diego Visual Arts on Facebook / Instagram