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Ward learned the term "respair" — meaning the recovery of hope after despair — during the pandemic. Her new book On Witness and Respair is an essay collection on grief, motherhood and survival.

The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts together with Alumni Relations at UC San Diego proudly invite you to the 2026 Suraj Israni Memorial Lecture, featuring Emmy®-winning producer, studio builder, and UC San Diego alumna Marge Dean. As Head of the Studio at Skybound Entertainment, Dean leads the development and production of original animated content and is building a new production facility behind major properties including Invincible for Amazon Prime. Renowned for designing and scaling animation studios and pipelines, her career spans leadership roles at Crunchyroll Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Mattel, Technicolor, and more—shaping the future of animation at a global level. Beyond the studio, Dean is a transformative industry advocate. As a leader of Women in Animation, she helped grow the organization into a world-class nonprofit reaching tens of thousands of animation professionals and students worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, network, and get inspired by a visionary who has turned bold ideas into industry-defining realities. Bonus! Enjoy speaker artwork A multimedia artist, Marge Dean has a new conceptual art exhibition titled "The Sweepers" and six pieces will be on display in the Mosaic lobby for viewing before and after the event. Each piece is built around the same concept: What would a world where housework is valued — and the women doing it recognized as creative visionaries — look like? Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-memorial-lecture-featuring-animation-executive-marge-dean-tickets-1977731827134?aff=kpbs Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

Dance Music with DJ Detty Saturday, January 31 from 7-9 p.m. ($15) Celebrate the weekend with dance music by DJ Detty, featuring a multi-sensory art exhibition in the gallery, drinks are available for purchase at the bar. Validated parking is available at LAZ 1026 Fifth Avenue for $10 (ask the gallery when you arrive) tickets here Brokers Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Hop on over to La Jolla Village for a Seuss-tastic day filled with: - Silly stories - Yummy snacks - Goody bags - Colorful art - Cool prizes from scoops & geppetto’s - Storytime with The Cat in the Hat & Ms. Sonia from Warwick’s La Jolla by the Sea on Facebook / Instagram

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady, at what's likely Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh looks set to replace Powell next month.

Join us on Saturday, February 28, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for a day dedicated to all things dogs! Enjoy agility courses, costume contests, pet-focused vendors, live entertainment, and maybe even meet a new furry friend to take home. Fido Fest has it all, don’t miss out on the paw-some fun! Doggy Agility Courses: Watch pups of all sizes show off their skills and agility. Pet Costume Contest: Dress your furry friend in their finest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Adoption Alley: Meet adorable dogs from more than 20 local shelters looking for their forever homes. Vendor Village: Explore pet-friendly products, services, and tasty treats from local vendors Live Entertainment: Arts & crafts and demonstrations throughout the day. Stay tuned to learn about what demonstrations will be happening! Dog Wellness Zone: Pet licensing, free microchipping, and tips from veterinarians and pet health experts. Donation Drive: Bring unopened dog food, bedding, blankets, new toys and other items that will get donated to the rescues who participate in the event. Donors will be entered into an opportunity drawing. Visit: https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar/events/2026-fido-fest/46081 San Diego Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook

3-day event - featuring a vibrant array of folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances, firecrackers ... Featuring: - Eating & Drinking Contests: Pho eating contest, bubble milk tea drinking contest, dumpling wrapping contest, and featuring Bún Bò Huế eating contest-- one of Vietnam’s most flavorful and spicy noodle soups. - Lion Dance Extravaganza: featuring lion and dragon dance performances multiple times each day - Diverse Culinary Experiences: featuring many food vendors with a variety of flavors from Korea, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. - Family-Friendly Fun: family fun activities for all ages, including free lucky red envelopes, wish-making trees, new year oracle reading, arts, crafts, and carnival games. - Immersive Cultural Village: featuring re-enactment of the Asian village lifestyle with highlander's house, a floating village, cultural market, bamboo huts, etc. - Children's Art Murals: In collaboration with Hoover High School Art students, children will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of three vibrant murals. This community art project will celebrate creativity and cultural expression, allowing young artists to leave their mark on the festival. The Lunar New Year is an important Asian holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years throughout the world, especially in Asia. 2026 marks the 16th annual San Diego Lunar New Year Festival. This three-day event will feature a vibrant array of folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances, firecrackers, and numerous family-friendly activities. A highlight of the festival will be the Cultural Village, which aims to recreate the traditional villager lifestyle of Southeastern Asia. Most importantly, this inclusive and festive event is open to the public and free of charge. Visit: https://www.sdlunarnewyearfestival.com/

On the third Thursday of every month, the Museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Third Thursday admission. Focused Narratives Public Tour 5 p.m.: Join MCASD's Lead Educator, Zak Abramson, on a tour of the permanent collection galleries. Together, we'll explore how contemporary artists thoughtfully combine their conceptual interests with the materials used to create their pieces. They tell forgotten histories, share unique perspectives, and give insight into our region. Limited capacity. No RSVPs required. Meet in Browar Lobby. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Port of Entry sits down with KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Al Otro Lado Director of Litigation Cassandra Lopez to discuss and reflect on the most significant changes in immigration policy and how they have impacted the border region.