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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Outdoor digital art at UC San Diego; ICA NextGen; San Diego Symphony and fireworks; "The Janeiad" at The Old Globe; "Consequential Dances" at Art Produce; Lambda Archives Intergenerational Exhibit at the Central Library; live music and more arts picks.

This month marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. We hear about the latest research from Dr. Eric Topol and dive into the realities of living with long COVID.

During our Chocolate Making Classes you will learn, create, eat and laugh! We offer chocolate making classes for adults and children 5 years and older*. Our hands-on chocolate making classes are about 1 ½- 2 hours long and limited to 12 students (or 12 child/ parent teams). There you will learn the basics of working with chocolate, create your own bark, molded chocolates and more. During class, students will play with favorite flavors like salted caramel and peanut butter cup and select monthly themed flavors made by chocolatier Michelle Lomelin. Students will also select from more than two dozen ingredients as they personalize a chocolate bark – with favorite flavors including freeze dried fruits and savory pretzels, potato chips and a wide selection of nuts. Plus, you will get to keep all your creations! Our chocolate making classes are offered one Saturday a month and each month has its own theme. June is the height of berry season and we are showcasing them at their peak! For molded chocolates we will be using strawberry lemonade ganache and brambleberry caramel. For barks we will be using freeze dried blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. We will even dip fresh strawberries! Visit: https://www.sweetpetiteconfections.com/events?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Sweet Petite Confections on Instagram and Facebook

During our Chocolate Making Classes you will learn, create, eat and laugh! We offer chocolate making classes for adults and children 5 years and older*. Our hands-on chocolate making classes are about 1 ½- 2 hours long and limited to 12 students (or 12 child/ parent teams). There you will learn the basics of working with chocolate, create your own bark, molded chocolates and more. During class, students will play with favorite flavors like salted caramel and peanut butter cup and select monthly themed flavors made by chocolatier Michelle Lomelin. Students will also select from more than two dozen ingredients as they personalize a chocolate bark – with favorite flavors including freeze dried fruits and savory pretzels, potato chips and a wide selection of nuts. Plus, you will get to keep all your creations! Our chocolate making classes are offered one Saturday a month and each month has its own theme. Enjoy special time with mom (or special time for you!) For molded chocolates we will have espresso ganache and brambleberry caramel. For barks we will have toasted hazelnuts and freeze-dried tart black currants. We will also have fresh strawberries for dipping! Visit: https://www.sweetpetiteconfections.com/events?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Sweet Petite Confections on Instagram and Facebook

Miss Piggy, the 250-plus pound Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig removed from a house in the Grant Hill neighborhood is "doing OK," but severely overweight and has an underlying arthritis condition.

General Admission Seat Ticket Price: $35 adv / $35 day of Reserved Loft Ticket Price: $62 Note: Loft & GA tickets available at box office. Convenience service charges apply for online & phone purchases. Loft Seating Chart / Virtual Venue Tour Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-martin-sexton-abbey-road-belly-up-tickets/13992463?pl=bellyup&REFID=bupwebsite Martin Sexton on Instagram and Facebook

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Peter Dreher at Quint; a lucha libre exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum; Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop" at New Village Arts; San Diego Symphony does Mahler 3; SACRA/PROFANA perform Black American composers; Future Is Color's jazz night; Fringe continues; plus live music picks and more.

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Using pourable fluid colors to create spontaneous mixing of pigment with the manipulation of the canvas we will create flowing “cosmic” compositions. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Visit: 'Taste of Art' Workshop | Acrylic Liquid Pours Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Have you always wanted to tap dance? In our Tap Workshop, taught by Lindy Lyon, we will work on the fundamentals of tap dance in the feet and in the body. Each week, students will build on the skills learned the previous week as we broaden our step vocabulary. Students will also learn about major figures and influences in tap dance history. Students will hone their tap skills with an emphasis on musicality, technique, and playfulness as they learn a dance. The Adult Tap Workshop is a great opportunity for beginners and returning tap dancers alike. April 8th – May 20th Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 7 week workshop in Studio 219, $135 a person 8 student minimum required Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Spring_Tap_Class/151513 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

California's insurance market already faced serious challenges even before Los Angeles' devastating fires began. What happens now? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from the week on the roundup.