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Best known as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, PORTLANDIA, and roles in blockbuster movies, Fred Armisen will delight in this evening of comedy, music, and fun. Audiences won’t know what to expect as Fred welcomes special guest stars to join him onstage throughout the evening. Connect with Fred Armisen on Social Media! Instagram & Twitter Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

From Sparks gallery: Polly Jacobs Giacchina was inspired early on in college and by individual leading artists, absorbing distinct views of art and fiber that brought on her own desire for exploration of natural materials through basketry sculpture. From the artist: “Being surrounded by a natural environment draws me in. It fosters wonder, a chance to pretend and imagine. Looking at the large and small issues, viewing closely and picking out the details are my triggers. With ‘The Middle’ I have created a world of stone strands. Each stone is distinctive in color, shape and character. I hand weave around each stone and can marvel in its uniqueness. Together they can surround, protect and stand silently. Within this protected atmosphere, there is the beginning of new forms. These hand-woven undulating shapes and structures are individual and special. They are in the center of a sheltered, safe and quiet place. They can develop and evolve as time allows. I have the joy of making in my art. I’m grateful there is time and place for me to create and share.” -Polly Jacobs Giacchina Related links: Sparks Gallery on Instagram | Facebook

Author and podcast host Amanda Montell says our brains are overloaded with a constant stream of information that stokes our innate tendency to believe conspiracy theories and mysticism.

From the museum: Nan Coffey is a San Diego based artist with a background in animation. She has developed a stylized design aesthetic and freeform methods to promote connectivity, inclusivity, and love while drawing inspiration from her childhood obsessions with cinema, music, television, and pop culture. Her style, which she calls “Art All Over,” makes use of surfaces that extend beyond the traditional canvas. In her signature bold and dynamic designs, she takes advantage of the entire surface of her chosen canvas, at times painting motifs that span hundreds of square feet. Related links: CCAE on Instagram | Facebook

Join award-winning astrophotographer, Chris Olivas, in exploring the amazing dark skies of Borrego Springs, California. Learn how to create stunning photos of the Milky Way in as little as one session. In this workshop, Chris will take you through the basics of astrophotography, and you’ll get to use a variety of lenses and tools as you learn. You’ll visit several unique and easy to access locations, such as the sculptures of Galleta Meadows, ideal backdrops for the Milky Way. This is a great workshop for beginners with limited space for personalized instruction. This workshop includes a 1-hour virtual pre-meeting session and a 4-hour on site session from 8 p.m. - Midnight. Gear required: • Camera with long exposure capabilities • Tripod Recommended: • Headlamp • Closed-toe shoes • Long pants • Sweater Schedule 8 p.m. - Midnight Meet outside of Borrego Art Institute at 8 p.m. - June 17, 2023 665 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA. 92004 Chris is a science educator and photographer/videographer with over 14 years of experience. He has an extensive background in astronomy and photography and has won numerous awards for his photographic work. He loves the combination of science and art that’s inherent in astrophotography and is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the night sky. For more about Chris, check him out on cholivas.com

Artists and curators discuss their performance experience and approaches to its planning and care, while considering the Californias as a performance context. Jill Dawsey, Senior Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Ricardo Dominguez, Artist, Chair & Associate Professor, Visual Arts, UCSD Daril Fortis, Independent Curator, Tijuana Matana Roberts, Musician, Assistant Professor, Music, UCSD Curated and moderated by Malik Gaines, Associate Professor UC San Diego. Part of the daylong Curating Performance Symposium hosted by the Department of Performance Studies at NYU Tisch. Register now

MCASD is partnering with literary and performing arts organization, So Say We All for a night of curated storytelling. Through an open call, artists will share stories inspired by our special exhibition "Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Breaking the Binding."

When a little girl has a terrible accident and slips into a coma, she finds herself thrust into a darkly surreal industrial dreamworld. Haunted by a nightmarish spectre that feeds off her tears, she must follow her mother’s radio-static voice to find her way back to consciousness. Shot on expired 35mm film stock with vintage rehoused lenses, "Moon Garden" is a fantastical odyssey and a visionary, handcrafted, and fully practical work of art that shows how a child can shine light even in the darkest places. Director: Ryan Stevens Harris | Runtime: 93 minutes | Year: 2022 | Rating: UR | Country: USA | Language: English

Researchers identified a molecule that protects stored fat in obese mice. But they also found a way to make it turn off.

This week leaders at the U.N. adopted a declaration recognizing the need for nations to work together to address future pandemics. But questions loom. How will it be enforced? Who's footing the bill?