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The Queen's Cartoonists is a jazz band with elements of classical music, comedy and clowning that performs music live to animation, both old and contemporary.

This weekend in the arts: 15 years at The Front, San Diego Zine Fest, Takács Quartet, Duke Windsor at Art Night Encinitas and more.

Nichols died a few days after he was taken into custody by the Memphis Police, in a violent incident his family says left him "unrecognizable." Five officers have been fired.

La Jolla has long been known for its iconic and cutting-edge galleries and is proud to relaunch its First Friday Art Walks just in time for the holidays. Save the date as over 16 galleries open their doors for extended evening hours to art lovers. Whether you are a serious collector, enjoy being part of a creative scene or love learning about new and emerging talents; you won’t want to miss this free event. There will be food, drinks, entertainment and more. La Jolla First Friday Art Walks will begin again on Friday, December 3, running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. but some galleries will continue longer. Each will host some sort of beverage and snack for guests to enjoy with the artwork. Some of the participating galleries include: • Artemis Fine Art • BFree Studio • Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery • Cosmopolitan • Greg Lawson Gallery • Krista Schumacher Art Gallery • L&G Projects • Legends Gallery • Lik Fine Art • Mangelsen Gallery • Martin Lawrence Galleries • Modernist Cuisine • Morten Gallery • Thumbprint Gallery This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit lajollabythesea.com or email info@lajollabythesea.com.

Learn the basics of composting in your backyard and how to use the bokashi fermentation method at upcoming free workshop at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego North! Composting can help you improve the quality of your soil while reducing waste and conserving water. Incorporating bokashi enables you to compost all your food waste, reduces composting time, and allows fresh materials to be preserved and composted at your leisure. Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 2p.m. Location: Lux Art Institute Cost: Free Sponsored by the City of Encinitas. For more information on this event and registration details please visit HERE!

San Diego History Center Marketing Manager Shelby Gordon will share elements for the SDHC Archives that acknowledge the milestones and citizens that have influenced the life of Black San Diegans. Photos from the Baynard Photography Collection, unique donated items, visual art, and the current community sourced collection initiatives will be shared. Date | Tuesday, February 8 from noon to 1 p.m. Location | Online Register here for free! This event is free. Guests will receive a confirmation following registration. Participants can submit questions to collections@sandiegohistory.org for possible discussion during this session.

Toni Morrison remains the sole Black female recipient of a Nobel Prize in Literature. Princeton University, where Morrison was a professor, is commemorating the 30th anniversary of her win.

Rep. Mike Levin, D-Oceanside, wrote the legislation to rename the center after Capt. Jennifer M. Moreno, who died in Afghanistan in October 2013.

This week California’s grid operator predicts unprecedented energy demand due the state’s long-running heat wave.

Following protests and crackdowns over the past five months, authorities held events to mark the 1979 Revolution this week. They show Iranians have mixed feelings about their nation.