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NPR plans to make trims totaling more than $5 million over the course of the coming fiscal year to bring its annual budget into balance. Meanwhile, local stations are asking for more help.

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Expressive Floral Paintings Plant, play, and paint flowers, succulents, leaves, gardens, ponds and forests. Actual plant life may be incorporated into the paint. Create your own colorful tactile landscape. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Do you enjoy listening to a good story? Being read to is enjoyable for everyone! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month we will read two short stories out loud to you. These stories may have you on the edge of your seat in suspense, drifting off to the sound of the words, or full in your feelings. So sit back and relax while we read to you, with a brief intermission, and then finish off with an engaging discussion. This month we are reading a short story from Paul Theroux's book of short stories The Vanishing Point. These short stories will be relatable for everyone as we all experience those moments in life where change is inevitable. Come join us Tuesday night to find out what the 2nd story will be! 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 Virtual Travel Center. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/tell-tale-stories-read-alound-435610 San Diego Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

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. “Figure Drawing and Painting" Life drawing can be successful with so many styles and techniques. Real, abstract, and/or ideal figures can create emotional responses with the addition of color. Create several figure studies before painting a final piece of art. 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

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of ocean storytelling and sustainable seafood at Vistal. The night kicks off with tray-passed appetizers and an exclusive 10-minute screening of "Ghosts of the Pacific," a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Mike Raabe. Guests will also enjoy a live demo and Q&A with Raabe and Chula Seafood before indulging in a seasonal four-course dinner by Chef de Cuisine Fabian Aceves. Menu highlights include White Sea Bass Crudo, Bincho Grilled White Sea Bass with squid risotto, and Sourdough Crusted White Sea Bass Provencal, finished with a Tamai Farms Strawberry Pavlova. Vistal is a Smart Catch certified restaurant, committed to serving responsibly sourced seafood. Tickets are $95, reservations required. Vistal Bar + Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram

In the '90s, the wall was a canvas for graffiti artists in Southeast San Diego. Last year, three childhood friends reunited to bring it back to life.

Learn how to make probiotic-rich, gut healthy fermented dishes with the many fruits of summer! We will show you how to preserve these fruits of summer through fermentation. Includes your own take-home mason jar of pickles! Class will be held outdoors under shady trees and canopies. Join Austin Durant, founder and Chief Fermentation Officer of Fermenters Club as he takes you into the wild and wide world of fermentation! LEARN: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods. DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple fermented pickle recipes with cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and more which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. TASTE: We'll have a variety of fermented foods to sample, such as chutney, hot sauce, and pickles. DO IT TOGETHER: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of cucumber pickles. Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

Upcoming Dates: June 8, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. -or- June 12, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. -or- July 6, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. -or- July 17, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bonjour! Welcome to our fragrant adventure! No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. Join us in crafting your very own signature scent under the guidance of our in-house French Perfume Designer, Jil Croquet. This workshop is an enjoyable three-hour session where you’ll dive into the art of perfume-making. From uncovering composition secrets to the sheer joy of smelling and blending scents, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning the basics of fragrance design techniques. All the materials and tools you need are provided and included in the workshop fee. With a carefully curated selection of essential oils, we’ll explore this hidden world together. You’ll leave with your own personalized travel spray as a delightful keepsake of our aromatic journey. Come, let’s discover the captivating world of perfumery! This workshop is perfect for ages 14 and up, so grab a friend or come solo and let’s create some magic together! All materials and tools will be provided, and the cost of materials is included in the workshop fee. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Best R&B Block Party In The City, Hands Down! Come join us for a very special R&B Block Party honoring JUNETEENTH – National Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Black Independence Day. We’re celebrating the spirit of freedom and the legacy of June 19, 1865 — the day the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally received word that they were free. R&B Block Party; Playing the jamz that you just don’t get in the club any more… 90’s & Early 2000’s and some of today’s hits that make you feel like you’re back in the day. Visit: R&B Block Party: Juneteenth Quartyard on Instagram and Facebook

On Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, Jane Dorotik’s husband Bob went out for a run and never came back. He was found dead by the side of the road early the next morning, and Jane’s life changed forever. Three days later, she was arrested for his murder. Over the next two decades Jane would become a convict, a martyr, an advocate and she would play a key role in exposing fatal flaws in the criminal justice system.