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The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.

Renowned for his sharp wit and keen observations on the human condition, best-selling author and master of satire David Sedaris returns to ArtPower for his first appearance at the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center. Known for his acerbic humor, incisive social commentary, and wildly entertaining stories, Sedaris cuts through cultural euphemisms and political correctness with intelligence and wit. He will treat audiences to a mix of published favorites and new works-in-progress in an evening of unforgettable storytelling. David Sedaris on Facebook / Instagram

Laila AnnMarie Stevens documents her family's move from New York City to North Carolina — a kind of reversal of the historic Great Migration of the early 20th century.

San Diego isn't the only government entity proposing to roll back arts funding — to the tune of nearly $12 million in Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget — as grants and other sources from Washington, D.C. begin to dry up.

The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. A valid ID is required for admission and certain restrictions apply as Resident Free Tuesdays tend to be busy. We ask that you not bring food, beverages, backpacks, or other oversized items. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Leading San Diego board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Melanie Palm, M.D. of Art of Skin MD will be hosting her annual Body Boot Camp event on March 16-27, 2026. This year, this highly-anticipated event will feature an Instagram Live “Lunch & Learn” session with Dr. Palm on March 19, discounted offers on non-invasive procedures including EMFACE, EMSCULPT Neo, Exion, Coolsculpting, Ultherapy, Sculptra, Radiesse, and more. Art of Skin MD will also be offering 15% off all non-prescription skincare and free gifts with purchase! To learn more, visit www.artofskinmd.com or call 858-792-7546.

Bringing your own lunch is still the cheapest — though perhaps not the most fun — option.

April 30, 2026 from 11 a.m. - Noon Abraham Dubin, better known to the international skateboarding community as Orange Man, is a professional skateboarder for the Boston-based experimental skateboard troupe Fancy Lad. Dubin, who is the exhibition advisor to "Vehicles of Expression," will speak about skateboarding as a world of pure imagination. About Abe Dubin: Having graduated from Massachusetts College of Art, Dubin is an illustrator who has come to use reality as his sketch book with himself as an all-orange-adorned living cartoon character. Orange Man, dressed in neon from head to toe, is a (literally) vibrant and vivacious entity who builds skateboards out of ordinary household objects (including fine art canvases) and creates custom skate contraptions invoking Rube Goldburg machines that contort and transform. As a youth Dubin studied theatre, drawing and painting, and begrudgingly participated in team sports. Upon receiving a fluorescent green skateboard from the used sports store, a shift occurred in which suddenly self expression seemed to harmoniously infuse with rigorous physical exertion. Parking lots became stages for balletic performance, transforming the mundane modernity of suburban life into a playground of limitless potential. Dubin has exhibited his skateboard artwork and made live demonstrations across the U.S. from the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston to galleries and skateshops in Pittsburgh, PA, Iowa, Las Vegas and Seattle. Abraham has collaborated on video projects for Adult Swim, Vice, Thrasher Magazine and Red Bull and premiered short films at the Vladimir Film Festival in Croatia. As a husband and father, Dubin’s home studio serves as a woodshop and laboratory for abstract kinetic sculptures the he and his contemporaries refer to as “board manipluations.” Deeply influenced by the Duchampian ethos of the ready-made and Jim Henson’s warm rich world of play and imagination, Abraham’s practice is one of reinterpreting everyday objects and architecture and allowing his skateboard puppetry to organically flourish. Please register to join the webinar.

Join us for our exclusive wine dinner event with Caymus Family Wines. Indulge in a deliciously curated 4-course dining experience where each entree is paired with a celebrated Caymus wine. From the first pour to the final bite, the night is promised to be filled with rich flavors and unforgettable moments. Visit: https://www.exploretock.com/kona-kai-resort-san-diego/event/594798/wine-dinner-with-caymus-family-wines?cameFrom=search_modal&date=2026-03- Caymus Vineyards on Instagram and Facebook

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) announces "The Dean Collection Presents: Hometown Heroes," a new exhibition opening April 18, 2026, alongside "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys." To celebrate San Diego’s creative community, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys approached MCASD with the idea of spotlighting local artists from the Dean Collection to accompany the run of "Giants." MCASD collaborated with the Deans to organize "Hometown Heroes," which will feature photographers MJ Pimentel, Oscar Cruz, and Chata, drawn from the Dean Collection, in dialogue with selected works from the museum’s permanent collection by regional artists Andrea Chung, Esteban Cabeza de Baca, and Fox Maxy. Works by Pimentel, Cruz and Chata capture facets of life in San Diego with images that speak to the encroachment of gentrification, a longstanding history of Chicana/o/e activism, lowrider car culture, and community pride. With an eye towards the natural environment, Chung’s cyanotypes of lionfish shed light on the enduring effects of colonialism, while Cabeza de Baca’s layered painting and Maxy’s sculptural video installation point to the cultural and ecologic forces that have shaped the U.S. /Mexico border region. This exhibition celebrates San Diego’s artists and histories born from a recent acquisition made by The Dean Collection. "Neighborhood Visualz," an exhibition showcasing film photographs by Cruz and Pimentel, was on view at Por Vida, a coffee shop and gallery in Barrio Logan, when Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) paid a visit and decided to purchase the entire show. This is in line with the Deans’ unique approach to collecting that centers on forming personal relationships with artists and amplifying voices that have been historically underrepresented. This MCASD exclusive exhibition centers Black, Brown, and Indigenous experiences at a critical time. As the first "Giants" venue incorporating both English and Spanish labels, MCASD continues to further their commitment to highlighting the work of Latino/a/e artists in the broader San Diego community and beyond. Local traditions will also be incorporated into the run of "Giants," starting with a performance and blessing by Danza Mexi’cayotl—one of the oldest and most respected Chichimeca-Azteca dance groups in San Diego County—to kick off the exhibition’s opening celebration. "Hometown Heroes" is curated by MCASD Associate Curator, Amy Crum, and will be on view April 18 through Nov. 8, 2026.