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Come join us Saturday, February 8th for the opening reception of "Love Letters" by Divergence Art Collective. This show features an international group of artists working across mediums, contemplating the theme of love. Romantic, platonic or simply reveling in the love of a genre or form - the pieces on show expand on Divergence's history of creating exciting and varied exhibits. There will be live music and drinks available for purchase from LastSpot (for guests 21+). This event is free and open to all ages. Love Letters opens Feb 8th from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Distinction Gallery, 317 East Grant Ave, Escondido CA 92025 Visit: https://distinctionart.com/exhibitions.php Distinction Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

Local and federal officials in LA say recovery from January's deadly wildfires is on pace to be the fastest in modern California history. Scientists worry that toxic debris isn't getting cleared.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "I Saw The TV Glow" Friday, January 31 at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 "I Saw The TV Glow" (2024. 100 min.) - Jane Schoenbrun’s exquisitely surreal, hypnotic, neon-hued nightmare. An outsider teen’s (Justice Smith) suburban existence transforms after a school friend (Brigette Lundy-Paine) introduces him to the late-night pleasures of a mysterious TV series — and his view of reality begins to crack. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights.

Open daily from March 29 to April 20 Become immersed in the vibrant world of pollinators at Butterfly Jungle, returning this spring to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Once a year, the Hidden Jungle aviary bursts to life with hundreds of butterflies fluttering around lush foliage and flowers. During this immersive 20-minute experience, guests can offer nectar to butterflies, capture stunning photos, and discover the essential role butterflies play in nature. Wildlife care specialists and guides will be on hand to share insights and enhance your journey. A Butterfly Jungle Safari ticket is required for all guests, including members and children ages 1 and older ($18/person). Children under 1 require a complimentary infant pass (available at the ticket booth). A separate admission ticket or membership is required for Safari Park entry. Contributions to the Safari Park directly support wildlife conservation around the world, including in the Southwest Hub. This includes efforts to protect endemic wildlife like the endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly and the endangered Laguna Mountains skipper butterfly. San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Instagram and Facebook

In Fragments 3, the third installment of this groundbreaking performance series for solo cello performed by Alisa Weilerstein, new works are woven together with Johann Sebastian Bach’s third cello suite, responsive lighting and scenic architecture, inviting audiences into an immersive, multisensory experience. About the Project In Alisa Weilerstein’s groundbreaking, multi-year performance series 'Fragments', new music by some of the most compelling composers of our time meets the timeless beauty of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello in an immersive, multisensory audience experience. Within each Fragments program 1-6, individual movements from a single Bach suite are thoughtfully integrated with selected new commissions to make a wholly original emotional arc. Enhanced by responsive lighting and scenic architecture, the music is performed without pauses or printed program details, creating an atmosphere of enchantment, adventure and discovery. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/alisa-weilerstein-fragments-3/ Alisa Weilerstein on Instagram and Facebook

New on the shelves this week: An obit writer writes — and drunkenly publishes — his own obituary. A Hungarian teen stumbles into adulthood. And geriatric sleuth Vera Wong returns.

The spring has been full of great TV. Here's what you might have missed.

A teenaged brother and sister, both U.S. citizens, found themselves handcuffed during an immigration raid caught on video in Oceanside. Agents were after their father, and ended up taking their mother too.

At issue is President Trump's firing of NLRB member Gwen Wilcox, who still has three years left on her term, and Cathy Harris, who still has four years left on her term as a member of the MSPB.