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Billions of adults and kids enjoy video games every day. But where do you start if you haven't played them before? Here are some beginner-friendly options.

Attorney and amateur historian Gordon Gidlund will describe how Shakespeare was part of the cultural literacy of the country during the Civil War, both North and South, as shown by theatre attendance, allusions in political speeches and in soldiers' letters, and Lincoln's appreciation for the Bard, with the terrible irony being, of course, that he was killed by a noted Shakespearean actor. This event will be taking place in the Mission Valley Library community room.

Cindy Lee Berryhill is a California singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the New York Antifolk movement. She has released seven albums since her debut on Rhino Records in 1987. Her most recent The Adventurist was released on Omnivore in 2017. Van Dyke Parks says “Cindy Lee’s capacity as a lyricist is unique, her insights and raw ability to articulate the human dilemma, is peerless. She deserves a berth in any Hall of Fame, for the humanities she brings to the usual vanities of songwriting.” Pilgrim Church in Carlsbad is an open and affirming community within the United Church of Christ with a progressive theology, a commitment to spiritual growth, and a passion for social justice. They have been hosted San Diego Folk Heritage concerts in their beautiful sanctuary since 2016. All ticket sales for this event will go toward supporting their mission.

Who: SANDAG What: Have you ever thought about taking transit in San Diego, but not sure how? Join SANDAG for this free, 50-minute webinar followed by a Q&A session. Commuters will learn about: • Commuter amenities at transit centers • Bike lockers and bike parking • San Diego Regional transit routes • Transit benefits at your company • The PRONTO card • SANDAG’s Try Transit program • Youth Opportunity Pass Presenters Include: • Ozzie Arias, Associate Business Analyst at SANDAG • Ariel Kroll, Community Engagement Specialist at MTS • Rachael Rollins, Manager, Marketing and Ridership Development at NCTD Please register through here. When: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. PST Cost: Free Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A group of activists who have taken on some of the biggest right-wing personalities online have now launched a campaign to try to defund Fox News' online operation.

The Coronado Island Film Festival presents their February Classic Series film: The Philadelphia Story (1940). Enjoy watching Classic Films on the Big Screen the way they were meant to be seen! Doors open at 5 P.M. | Film starts at 5:30 P.M. Price includes a complimentary glass of wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage before 5:30 P.M. Tickets are on sale online + will be sold at the door. ++++++ When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. Cast: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart Director: George Cukor Writer: Donald Ogden Stewart, Philip Barry, Waldo Salt Length: 112 minutes

Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with the PBS App + YouTube. We head to Brazil to get a look at some deliciously unique pizza variations. In the kitchen, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce show us how to prepare the base for our pizzas: Brazilian Thin Crust Dough and Sauce. Then, Chris and Erika whip up Thai Chicken Pizza with Bean Sprouts and Peanut Sauce, Pizza Carbonara and Pizza with Ricotta, Za'atar and Arugula.

From the Rancheros to the 49ers, learn about the early days of California! Take home some treasures! Activities: - Native Village: Wikkiup building, corn grinding, and overview of local native history - Adobe Brick Making: with an overview of California Missions - Gold Panning and sluicing: Find out how to identify real gold and learn the miner's panning technique - Music & Hoedown: Folk dancing with jug band participation - Rope Making & Rope Games: Simple mechanics, some twine, and a little elbow grease is all it takes to make a rope! Then we'll prepare to be cowboys by learning how to lasso! And then we'll see who can win a game of tug o'war - Mountain Man Camp: Visit the lonely camp with the lean-to shelter and help identify the different furs and hides - Petting Zoo: Come see some of the animals that were needed on the farm. There are also a few animals that you would not find on a farm that our mountain man traded for! - Gift Shop will be open! Things to bring: Picnic Lunch* Closed Toe Shoes Sunscreen Plenty of Water Money for Gift Shop Spirit of Adventure! This is a hands on educational field trip and fun for kids of all ages, as well as adults! Open Sign-up Prices: (no group minimum requirement) $25 per child aged 4 - 17 $15 per adult aged 18+ Kids 3 and under are free to accompany a paying adult If you have a group of 25 students or more, and would like to schedule your own day for a field trip of your choice at a lower rate, please feel free to contact us!

Funds from The Inflation Reduction Act have financed a wave of investments across Republican-held districts.

Art Scene West Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of works by varied artists. Mediums include canvases, sculpture and wearable art. Mark Lurie is a multi-talented San Diego County artist who is skilled in creating marble sculpture,wearable art creations and in painting artistic canvases. He grew up in a family of artists. In his early years of artistic education and exploration of the world, Mark trained as a sculptor in Indonesia. In more recent years he has visited the fabled Carrara marble quarries in Italy and the marble quarries in Bandung, Java to select the finest marble for some of his own marble sculpture artworks. Mark is exhibiting sculpture work and wearable art in the Creative Artists Showcase. This exhibition is representative of a fresh energy and excitement in the Solana Beach Design District, where Art Scene West Gallery is promoting local art creation and collaboration. Art Scene West on Facebook / Instagram