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Seductive hip thrusts, finger snaps, “wah-wah” trumpets and — murder! Or, rather, an alleged murder. "Chicago’s" electrifying tale of greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and yes, murder, is the longest running American musical in Broadway history and has now been reimagined for the concert hall! Roxie, Velma, Amos, Billy and the Merry Murderesses of the Cook County Jail will bring you everything you know and love about the “Cell Block Tango,” “Mr. Cellophane,” “Nowadays” and the rest of the dynamic score, including “All That Jazz.” Whether it's your first experience or you’re a long-time fan, "Chicago" with the San Diego Symphony will have a special razzle dazzle for you quite unlike any other. Rob Fisher, conductor Bianca Marroquin, vocalist Sophie Carmen-Jones, vocalist Lewis Cleale, vocalist Joseph London, vocalist Joseph Thalken, piano Sean McDaniel, drums San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Earlier today at the Arizona-Mexico border, former President Donald Trump defended himself against a series of attacks Democrats have lobbed at him during the Democratic National Convention.

Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely endeavor, but a good read-and-critique group can help you feel supported and connected to a writing community. Friday Writers I is a read-and-critique group for all levels. This group will offer thoughtful feedback and guidance in your poetry writing endeavors. The class begins with a close read of two to three poems written by contemporary poets, followed by a few minutes of writing from a prompt. Following the free-write, we will read and critique each other's work. Class meets Fridays from 12–2 p.m. March 14–May 23 (no class April 4) (10 weeks, 20 total hours of instruction) Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a fun still-life oil painting workshop inspired by a colorful summer tea party. All aspects of still-life painting will be covered in this two-day workshop: perspective, composition, color, and accuracy will be taught using a tabletop arrangement of cups, saucers, teapots, and flowers. Bright colors and a square format will encourage experimentation. Grab a coffee; we will begin each morning with a PowerPoint lesson followed by a demo on the painting process and technique. Afterward students will paint independently for the remainder of the morning. As the paintings progress, students will learn through discussion of creative issues and group critique. Pat welcomes students of all levels. Materials: A $5 fee will be paid to Pat on the first day of class. Please bring the following supplies: one square canvas or canvas panel: 10” x 10”, 12” x 12”, or 16” x 16”; half-dozen brushes: white bristle flat or filbert, #2, 4, 6; one medium-size palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail, #2–4; Winsor & Newton Liquin; wooden palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium*, Cadmium Yellow Medium*, Cadmium Lemon*, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Cadmium Orange*, Red Iron Oxide or Burnt Sienna; paper towels; Gamsol odorless solvent; container for solvent with lid. *Be sure to purchase true Cadmium colors not Cadmium Hue. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped shape American cuisine.

Presented by the San Diego River Artists’ Alliance The San Diego River Artists’ Alliance creates art inspired by the San Diego River and it’s ecosystem. Drop by to see a variety of representations of the river in various mediums including painting, collage, paper, tapestry, photography, and fiber arts. This artist exhibition will take place simultaneously at two locations: Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108 T+C Park at Town and Country Resort on River Park Drive No RSVP required, but we would still like to know if you plan to attend: https://sdriverdays.org/activity/the-ebb-and-flow-of-the-river-presented-by-san-diego-river-artists-alliance/

Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day.

Deconstruction is a growing approach to taking down homes that diverts waste from landfills, cuts carbon emissions and creates a circular economy for construction materials.

Myung-Whun Chung will be one of the first non-Italians to take the post of music director at Milan's famous opera house.

Celebrate an “Old Fashioned Father’s Day” at Cafe Sevilla on Sunday, June 15th. Treat dad to brunch and bottomless mimosas from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Our dinner menu is also available all day and we will have live Latin music from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. All day, you can enjoy all of our Old Fashioned smoked cocktails for just $10 including our Ibérico Old Fashioned, Spanish Old Fashioned, Caramelized Fig Old Fashioned and Citrus Tequila Old Fashioned. Additionally, dads can receive a complimentary lobster tail if they order a paella (limit 1 lobster tail per paella). Reservations can be made by calling 619-233-5979 or online via https://www.cafesevilla.com/reservations/. Walk-ins are also welcome. *Please note, happy hour is still available on Father's Day. Café Sevilla on Facebook / Instagram