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The artists of Village Arts Center invite you to enjoy an afternoon of art in their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Visit the 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds who host over 200 local juried artists. Offering classes, workshops and art camps all year long. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit villageartscenter.org for calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Village Arts and Education Foundation on Facebook

The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?

Colombians head to the polls Sunday as candidates clash over how to tackle crime, armed groups, and social reform—from dialogue to an iron-fisted crackdown.

The San Diego Workforce Partnership announced $4.22 million in grants Tuesday for community organizations across the county providing paid work experience, job training and career exploration.

The San Diego City Council got creative to close the city's budget gap, including using money from Measure C to pay for the Convention Center's 2001 expansion. Here's why that matters.

Celebrate Earth Day and our magnificent oceans @ the Central Library! Art of Elan’s popular “Sounds & Swells” series returns to San Diego’s Central Library’s Cinema + Sound Series with newly commissioned surfing footage created by Jimmy Wilson and McCracken Films that showcases the natural beauty of the California coastline and its epic “swells” that attract visitors from all around the world. Videography and live classical music are synced in this engaging series that features the Hausmann Quartet. This is a free event, first come, first served seating.

Join us as we celebrate the closing weekend of "Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming" with an artist market, drop-in workshop, and a conversation with exhibiting artist Victor Castaneda H on Saturday, April 11, from 2 - 5 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts Museum. Drawing from global cosmologies and contemporary digital practices, "Designing the Infinite" explores the perspectives of twelve artists from across the world building virtual environments through gaming technology to reimagine the cycles of creation, balance, and renewal that shape our realities. 2:30 - 3 p.m.: Join us in the gallery for a conversation with exhibiting artist Victor Castaneda H and learn more about his virtual reality installation, "Eternal Ether." Audience Q&A to follow. 2 - 5 p.m.,: Throughout the afternoon, spend time in the galleries with an artist market, a drop-in pixel cross-stitch workshop, and a live vinyl DJ set by Andrew Nguyen. Don't miss your last chance to check out the exhibition, along with "Kayla Mattes: Reboot > Reweave > Repeat and Lightwall," closing April 12. Learn more about the exhibitions at ccaemuseum.org. California Center for the Arts Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre Step into a world of glamour, ambition, and reinvention as Adventures by the Book®, together with our friends at Library Shop Mission Hills, invites you to celebrate the U.S. debut tour of international and New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester and the launch of her captivating new novel, "The Chateau on Sunset." A dazzling, feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre, the novel transports readers to the legendary Chateau Marmont in 1950s Hollywood—where ambition burns bright, secrets linger in the shadows, and women fight to define their own destinies. Natasha will be joined in conversation by acclaimed author and professor Kaylie Jones for an engaging discussion on literary legacy, the art of reimagining beloved classics, and the enduring power of stories that continue to shape and inspire us across generations. Don’t miss this exclusive literary experience, where timeless stories and great company come together in an inspiring setting. Your Adventure includes a book (with EVENT purchase below) from our featured author for signing at the event, along with the opportunity to meet both Natasha Lester and Kaylie Jones up close and personal. Visit: ''The Chateau on Sunset'': A Book Launch Adventure Natasha Lester on Instagram and Facebook

ImprovCon is a new 3.5-day event dedicated to the art and craft of improvisational theater, taking place August 20–23, 2026 at the Town and Country Resort. The event brings together performers, teachers, and audiences for a weekend of live performances, hands-on workshops, and panel discussions exploring the full range of modern improv. The inaugural lineup features acclaimed artists including TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, Scott Adsit, Jet Eveleth, Susan Messing, and Rachael Mason, along with groups like Asian AF and 3Peat, with additional artists to be announced. Programming spans long-form and experimental improv, comedy, storytelling, and hybrid formats, offering opportunities for both seasoned performers and those new to the art form to engage with the work on stage and in the classroom. In addition to scheduled programming, ImprovCon emphasizes community and connection, creating space for collaboration and conversation among artists and audiences throughout the weekend. Passes are available in advance, and the event is currently accepting submissions for performers, educators, and panelists through April 30, 2026. Play Pass: $200 for full 3.5-day access to performances, panels, and select workshops. A limited number of early-bird passes are available at $150. Patron Pass: $400. Includes all Play Pass access plus priority check-in, priority entry to performances, and premium front-of-theater seating. Hotel Play Pass: $20 with a qualifying stay at the Town and Country Resort. Provides full 3.5-day access as part of the on-site experience. Community Access: A 40% discount on Play Passes is available for active military, teachers, and students with valid ID at check-in (use code: COMMUNITY). Additional premium workshops and seminars will be available for purchase once programming is announced. ImprovCon on Facebook / Instagram