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Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group! This month we will discuss "Alice Isn’t Dead," by Joseph Fink! This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we meet on the 5th floor of the library at the Travel Center, just to the right as you exit the bank of elevators. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. Join us and build a community based on the love of speculative fiction! For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Join us on Free Third Thursday, September 21 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. for the free public opening of "Kelly Akashi: Formations." Enjoy free admission and DJ set by DJ Sir Froderick from 5 – 8 p.m. "Kelly Akashi: Formations" presents an overview of a decade of work, including glass and cast bronze objects, multipart sculptural installations, and photographic work. It also includes a newly commissioned body of work that explores the inherited impact of the artist’s father’s imprisonment in a Japanese American incarceration camp in Poston, Arizona during World War II. Organized by the San José Museum of Art, "Kelly Akashi: Formations" is the first major exhibition and catalog of Akashi’s work. The exhibition will be on view from September 21, 2023 – February 18, 2024 in San Diego, following presentations at the San José Museum of Art and the Frye Art Museum, Seattle. "Kelly Akashi: Formations" is organized by the San José Museum of Art and curated by Lauren Schell Dickens, Chief Curator. The presentation at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is organized by Jill Dawsey, PhD, Senior Curator, MCASD. Also on view, a new permanent collection exhibition: "Eleanor Antin and My Barbarian."

The case involves just one abortion, but it's likely to have wider implications in the state with some of the strictest abortion laws in the country.

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion for an administrative stay filed by a group of Republican-led states seeking to invalidate the administration's entire student loan forgiveness plan.

A leading figure in his generation of postmodern American writers, Auster wrote more than 20 novels, including City of Glass, Sunset Park, 4 3 2 1 and The Brooklyn Follies.

Natural Impressions: Intro to Nature Journaling with Laura Chaing Join San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy for the new installment in the Natural Impressions: Art in Nature program for a fun and interactive workshop on nature journaling! Led by the talented artist and nature enthusiast, Laura Chaing, this event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring their creativity and connecting with the natural world. No previous experience necessary Location: Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo & Coast to Crest Trail Piedras Pintadas In this workshop, Laura will guide you through the basics of nature journaling, teaching you how to observe and capture the beauty of the environment around you. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop is designed to inspire and encourage your artistic expression. Bring your own sketchbook or journal, along with your favorite drawing materials. Laura will provide helpful tips and techniques to enhance your journaling skills. You'll learn how to document flora and fauna, create vibrant landscapes, and add personal reflections to your journal. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and unleash your creativity! Sign up now to secure your spot in this exciting workshop. Donations help to further the Conservancy's mission of conservation, education and recreation for future generations. Our work is supported by generous donors like YOU! To support the Conservancy and the Art in Nature Program: Donate to SDRVC or become a MEMBER San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit To learn about other programs and events visit: SDRVC.org For more information visit: sdrvc.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Lamar already won the year in a landslide. On his bristly new album, GNX, the rapper aims to change the state of play for everyone else.

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Explore one of the longest-standing archaeological mysteries in the United States–the land route taken by famed explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado who attempted to find vast wealth and fame while traveling north from Mexico from 1540 to 1542.

As Part of the Far South Border North Grant Katie Ruiz, The founder of the Pompom Project engaged the community throughout the city of San Diego in Craft making- Pompom workshops. Ruiz's ongoing Pompom Project engages diverse communities in a collaborative creative process. The experience of coming together to create with one's hands and working towards a shared goal promotes investment and pride in community and shared spaces. Through the communal act of making, strangers come together to work for a common goal resulting in relationship building and community care. Hundreds of participants produced over 1000 pompoms during 8 public workshops over the last four months. The free workshops offered lessons on "Craftivism" a term coined by Betsy Greer in 2003 which refers to craft and activism coming together through art. The Pompoms have been installed in two locations; Sew Loka, a textile store in Logan Heights that focuses on slow fashion and community building, and Villa Merced, senior community room, a branch of Casa Familiar. Sew Loka comprises partners Claudia Biezunski Rodriguez and Manny Biezunski, both of whom are artist. Claudia makes one of one clothing items from recycled and reclaimed materials. Manny is a videographer and marketing person who created a documentary of the pompom project FBSN grant process. The reveal of the public facing art installation and the documentary will be on view at the reception on May 25, 2024 from 12 - 6 p.m. During the reception you are invited to view the new Pompom installation, watch the documentary of the process, make your own pompom, and view one of a kind Sew Loka fashions. For more information visit: katieruizart.com Stay Connected on Instagram

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice authorized the restoration of the social media platform's service in Brazil, over a month after its nationwide shutdown, according to a court document.