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Veteran diplomat Martin S. Indyk, an author and leader at prominent U.S. think tanks who devoted years to finding a path toward peace in the Middle East, died Thursday. He was 73.

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, with Acoustic Evenings originator and presenter Jefferson Jay, will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the series that showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent with an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers. Four concerts, three performances each: Bri Schillings, Sierra Marin, Jamie Shadowlight; Sue Palmer & Liz Ajuzie, Jack Tempchin, Lisa Sanders; Jefferson Jay plays Don Truesdail, Hugh Gaskins, Gaby Aparicio; Marie Haddad, Israel Maldonado, Jimmy Patton & Enrique Platas. After concert meet and greet. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, "Next to Normal," written by Brian Yorkey with music by Tom Kitt, introduces audiences to a seemingly typical American family. In this production directed by Frankie Errington with muscial direction by Lyndon Pugeda May 10 through May 26, the dad heads off to work as an architect, the mom prepares breakfast and lunch for the family, and the teenagers crack jokes at their parents’ expense. However, as the lights begins to shine onto their lives, the truth is illuminated, revealing the shadows of the mother’s 16-year battle with bipolar disorder and the roles each family member has had to play. "Next to Normal" tells a story of hope, love, and learning to let go.

Mixed Nuts is an improv jam where anybody who shows up gets to play! Each session starting at 7p.m., we will have a brief workshop. Then we will break everybody into random teams to mix it up and perform improv. All levels are welcome to join in this super fun and supportive environment.

This weekend in the arts: "C You Saturday" at ICA San Diego North; San Diego Latino Film Festival's closing weekend; "The XIX (The Nineteenth)" at The Old Globe; the de la Torre Brothers at ICA San Diego Central; "Becoming, Always" from San Diego Dance Theater; La Jolla Symphony and Chorus' "'Music of the Spheres'; and an extended run for "The Outsiders."

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Bel-Air, the video game Thank Goodness You’re Here, and a podcast episode about sweat.

The family’s federal lawsuit alleges the hospital, working alongside San Diego County investigators, used covert video surveillance to monitor the family.

In this two-hour workshop honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, participants will explore craft and folklore by creating an Alebrije-inspired piñata. The workshop will cover assembling a cardboard structure and traditional tissue paper decorating techniques used in piñatas. En este taller de dos horas en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, los participantes explorarán la artesanía y el folclore al crear una piñata inspirada en los Alebrijes. El taller incluirá el montaje de una estructura de cartón y las técnicas tradicionales de decoración con papel de seda utilizadas en las piñatas. Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling. Diana builds piñatas that reflect her experiences growing up as Latinx in the Mexican-American militarized border. Her work is characterized by introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñatas such as media and gadgets. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

We preview a new exhibit at the downtown library that asks us to consider our environmental impact. Plus, arts and culture happenings this Mother’s Day weekend.

Three San Diego Unified high schools have advanced to the national Aspen Challenge finals next month with their solutions to community problems.