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A fresco discovered at the Pompeii archaeological site looks like a pizza, but it's not, experts say. Tomatoes and mozzarella were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago.

Movie choices offer unconventional biopic or effective horror.

The land includes a sacred site known locally as Gregory Mountain or as Chokla in Luiseño. A 20-year fight to build a landfill at its foot in Gregory Canyon was stopped in 2016 when the Pala Band of Mission Indians purchased a portion of the site for $13 million.

You are invited to join KPBS, the San Diego Diplomacy Council, and the Worldview Project in a special discussion of this year's One Book One San Diego selection, "Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist" by Judith Heumann. Guest panelists for the discussion are Alex Montoya a business owner, triple amputee, author and speaker, and Jessica Rodriguez Montoya a disability rights lawyer in Mexico. Please join us for what promises to be an intimate and honest virtual conversation! Date | Tuesday, May 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location | Online Register here for free! For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/one-book-one-san-diego-being-heumann.

Summer’s almost here, it’s Juneteenth weekend, we’re commemorating Pride all month, and Space 4 Art wants to celebrate with YOU! We invite you to embody your many intersecting identities, and we will do the same. Let’s honor and learn from one another’s experiences, told through the mediums of visual and performance art. Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming! Performances: Felix Diaz Jonathan Piper Sean Francis Conway’s duo, no know (sound band) Other performance(s) TBA Covid Protocols: We are no longer requiring proof of vaccination; however, in keeping with CDC guidelines, we do ask that our unvaccinated guests mask and maintain social distance around others not from their household. Further, each artist will determine protocols for their own studio space, so please be prepared to wear a mask if asked. If you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or feeling under the weather, we ask that you stay home, and we will hope to see you at our next event. Location and Parking: The entrance to Space 4 Art is located on 16th St, near J St, directly across from Goodwill. A staff member will be posted at the gate to let you in. We cannot offer parking onsite; however, there are several options nearby: FRED (the free downtown shuttle!): https://www.ridecircuit.com/fred East Village Paid Parking Lots: https://www.eastvillagesandiego.com/parking-transit Public Transit: Our closest bus stop is located at Market & 16th (Routes 3,5) Free Admission: Space 4 Art is proud to offer FREE entry to our events whenever possible. If you would like to partner with us in making the arts accessible in this way, please consider making a donation today.

The ongoing fight for women’s equality is the focus of a new museum in Southeast San Diego.

The unwritten rules of rap unpacked in Louder's second season are held together by a scarcity principle that came to define the show itself. As it draws to a close, the team reflects on its mission.

San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) is set to host its annual fundraiser, The Garden Party, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. The intimate evening of botanical beauty, fabulous food, and bubbly beverages will honor plant biologist and geneticist Dr. Joanne Chory with the 2022 Paul Ecke Jr. Award of Excellence. Tickets are available for purchase here with General Admission (21 and over only) tickets at $300 per person to enjoy exciting entertainment and lively conversation in SDBG's thriving Garden. The event will take place in the Garden’s state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, in the adjacent amphitheater, and throughout surrounding garden paths. The Garden Party will feature live entertainment from musicians Jason Brown, Gilbert Castellanos, and Lee Coulter, as well as a live auction. Partygoers will graze food and beverages stations from Best Pizza and Brew, Continental Catering, Drink Fellows, Hot Bev’s Coffee and Tea, Jaybird Hard Kombucha, Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant, Quigley Fine Wines, and Urban Plates. Visitors will also stroll Garden paths and enjoy lively conversations at information booths highlighting the Garden’s various programs, such as conservation and restoration projects SDBG implements across San Diego County, from Anza Borrego through coastal communities and into the Otay Mountain Wilderness. Visit: https://sdbg.org/the-garden-party/ San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook + Instagram + @SDBGarden on Twitter

Colombia's first leftist president will be sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of the country.

On the first Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. , the Gaslamp Quarter will transform into a celebration of arts, culture, food, and community. Taking over the streets of 5th Avenue, each week will have a specific theme with participants tailored to match the concept. Follow Gaslamp Quarter on Instagram + Facebook