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If you are sorely tempted to flee to the vast park and hinterlands, and are stuck here, you are invited to a rural travel through storytelling of tales themed "On the Road." Come chortle, laugh outright, empathize, groan at adventure and misadventures from members of Storytellers of San Diego. Expect folktales, personal and literary tales told by Marilyn McPhie, Rita Mooney, Tyler Turner, Lissette Ryan on harp, as well, and Mindy Donner. Hosted by Marilyn in an eclectic, art-filled atmosphere with great java. Designed for those 12 years and up. Donations welcome. For more information visit: storytellersofsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook

UC San Diego Library and San Diego Natural History Museum collaborate to highlight the beauty that emerges during scientific research.

NFL head Roger Goodell, reacting to Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech, said the league values diversity of opinion. Some fans were quick to argue that hasn't always seemed the case.

Vanguard Culture presents the ENVZN23: Urban Art Takeover, a visual and performing arts festival that will transform numerous warehouses, industrial spaces, and other urban areas of the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights. Two full city blocks will be activated with multi-sensory art interventions by creatives from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Visitors will experience live dance, puppetry, and theatre performances on warehouse loading docks, a fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego in an industrial storage lot, art installations with curated soundscapes by Tijuana-based multimedia artist MALU, a short film festival inside a crossfit gym, delicious food and drink by local vendors, dance performances along the trolley line and much more. ENVZN23 will respond to the urban landscape by integrating curated sound and theatrical lighting design throughout. ENVZN23 is designed as a recurring event and will return during the year-long celebrations of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 for an audience of thousands of design professionals, art patrons, and other culture-seekers from the San Diego Tijuana region and around the world. ENVZN23 will feature programming by more than 40 visionary artists and arts organizations from both sides of the border including Larry & Debby Kline, Perry Vasquez, Cat Chiu Phillips, Hayley Thomas, Jose Hugo Sanchez, Doris Bittar, Natalie Gonzalez, Malashock Dance, Fashion Week San Diego, San Diego Sister Cities Association, San Diego Filipino Cinema, Coronado Island Film Festival, San Diego Italian Film Festival, La Jolla Historical Society, Art of Elan, Disco Riot, The Frontera Project, ArtWalk San Diego, XoQue Art in Motion, Abordo Teatro, George Sarah, ConnectArte, Marilu Salinas, Mesa College Art Gallery, Hoverlay Augmented Reality, Baja Wine + Food, Westward Entertainment, and more. Schedule: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. VIP Wine + Culinary Experience at the Soap Factory lounge. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Art Exhibitions & Cultural Program This is an all-ages event. Food & beverages will be available for purchase. Location: This event has two entry points and runs between them with programming throughout the entire corridor of Commercial Street between 30th & 32nd Street. Lined with eclectic warehouses and empty lots, this corridor of Logan Heights is fast becoming a home for creative spaces, community gatherings, and trending local businesses. This event has two entry points and runs between them with programming throughout: The Soap Factory 2995 Commercial Street San Diego, CA 92113 AND The 32nd & Commercial Street Trolley Station San Diego, CA 92113

Sophie's Gallery and Bread & Cie present Skate of Mind - State of Mind, a collection of hand-painted skateboards by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Artists explored themes of independence while creating personal stories of inspiration places they have visited or wish to visit. Along their journey artists learned new techniques including perspective, composition, texture, color, using different paint mediums and tools. and working collaboratively together. Skate of Mind runs July 6 through August 10. Sophie's Gallery is an art program of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center. All skateboards are for sale and benefit the artists and Sophie's Gallery. Stay Connected on Facebook Bread & Cie St. Madeleine Sophie's Center

System of a Down singer Serj Tankian covers fleeing the Lebanese Civil War as a child, advocating for recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and why his band hasn't made a new album since 2005.

The singer-songwriter's fourth album is her best yet, with crisp, commanding songwriting, shades of '60s baroque pop and melodies that seem to have existed forever.

Location: North Park Way from Ray St to Granada, PLUS the North Park Mini Park From the organizers: Verbatim Books is proud to present the third edition of the North Park Book Fair! A street fair for book lovers, located right outside Verbatim Books in the heart of North Park, showcasing local San Diego booksellers, small presses, and literary collectives. Over 60 booths of books, zines, and comics as well as literary art, food, live performances and music. Open Mic hosted by @poets_underground_ Limited edition tees & totes printed by @galleryaka Live music curated by @folkartsrarerecords Live readings by local authors...and MORE!!! Don't miss this incredible event that brings together the literary community and book enthusiasts! Poster design by @demandatory Related links: Verbatim Books on Instagram

Chef Joseph Yoon plans to transform dual emerging cicada broods into edible delicacies.

The young Icelandic-Chinese singer, now a Grammy nominee, has been pegged by some as her generation's jazz savior — a burdensome role that arguably misreads her talents.