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Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

California is updating CalEnviroScreen, the influential pollution tracker that helps determine which communities get environmental grants. Advocates say the state should improve the tool and use it more frequently to cut pollution.

Exclusively for OMA members at the Patron, President's Circle, Founder's Circle, Millennium Club, and Director's Circle levels, please join us for some all-American burgers, hot dogs, and thirst-quenching refreshments to celebrate your loyalty and generous support and for an insider’s update from Executive Director Maria Mingalone. Attire is summer casual. Not yet a Patron, President's Circle, Founder's Circle, Millennium Club, and Director's Circle level member? Join or upgrade today at oma-online.org/membership/ ! Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~patron-party?tab_5182=id%3A22711 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

A new reading series at North Park's Verbatim Books combines queer literature with a sober, all-ages dance party — a way to share art, build community and hit the dance floor.

The Carlsbad Village Street Faire runs on the first Sunday of May and November. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, which features 900 arts and crafts booths, antiques, international food court, a huge section with children’s rides, an entertainment stage, and beer garden. The Street Faire takes place in the Downtown Village of Carlsbad. Parking for this very popular event is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use the complimentary shuttles that run to and from the faire every 15 minutes. The shuttle pick-up locations are at the northwest corner of Sears at Shoppes at Carlsbad Plaza Camino Real (Highway 78 and Jefferson) as well as at the Poinsettia Coaster Station (Poinsettia exit off of I-5). There will be a limited amount of handicapped parking throughout the event. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce on Facebook / Instagram

The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility.

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “Expansive Paintings” Using huge painting tools including brooms, mops, sponges and scrapers loose and dynamic large-format paintings will be created on the floor and table tops. Multi-layered colors will be used to create a soak-and-stain effect on loose canvases. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

A new exhibit weaves the stories of African American women across history through the clothes they wore. Plus, the second annual FilAm CreatorCon celebrates Filipino American creatives in San Diego. And finally, your weekend arts preview.

A bipartisan effort in Congress to restrain immigration enforcement tactics is flailing despite a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The pattern is increasingly familiar.

The measure turned some misdemeanor drug and theft crimes into felonies and lengthened certain prison sentences. That, in turn, put pressure on local court systems and law enforcement departments.