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This series begins on Friday, April 3, with Wax, Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar, and Jimmy and Enrique. Wax is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and comedian with a gold record and millions of YouTube views. Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar are a San Diego–based duo known for their soulful country–bluesy Americana sound. Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas bring world rhythms, including flamenco, salsa, and Brazilian, into their virtuosic performances. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Verbatim Books is bringing something new to North Park. Beginning this year, the North Park Community Fair will take place on the first Saturday of every month, transforming North Park Way from 29th Street to Ray Street into a rotating, community-centered street fair. Each month will feature a different theme designed to highlight the creativity, small businesses, and people that make North Park and San Diego so special. From creator and art fairs to community reading days, swap meets, and our much-loved Mini Book Fair and full North Park Book Fair, this ongoing series is about connection, collaboration, and celebrating the neighborhood we call home. We’re kicking things off with the return of one of last year’s most popular events: North Park Community Fair – Creator Fair Brought to you by Verbatim Books in collaboration with Visual Art Supply The Creator Fair is an all day celebration of local creativity, spotlighting artists, makers, small presses, zine creators, crafters, and independent creatives from across San Diego, with priority given to North Park–based creators. This year, we’re growing the fair with even more creators, making it bigger, more vibrant, and more representative of the diverse creative community around us. Verbatim Books on Facebook / Instagram

A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Theo Baker, whose college newspaper investigation brought down Stanford University's president in 2023. Baker's new book on education and power is How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University.

Back from retirement, San Diego-based author and activist Don Winslow returns with a novella collection. Then, a new play tells the love story of two actors stuck in a callback. And finally, your weekend arts preview.

Immerse yourself in the centuries-old craft of block printing, guided by Oceanside-based artist and graphic designer Nina Lubarksy. Encouraging a love for imperfections, students will receive all required materials to craft their own personalized Tote Bag or Notecard Set, complemented by light refreshments and mimosas. Visit: https://balboapark.org/event/art-design-workshop-block-printing/

The community is invited to explore Gallery 201 for the opening reception of "Fragmented Stories", curated by Francisco Eme through Arts District Liberty Station’s David G. Fleet Curator-in-Residence Program. Guests can meet the artists and curator, explore the artwork and engage in conversation about their creative process. "Fragmented Stories" is an exhibition that explores identity, belonging, and life in the San Diego-Tijuana border region. Curated by Francisco Eme, it features Emerging Artist Residency alumni Eden DeLaVara (San Diego) and Marcela Alarcón López (Tijuana), showcasing how personal narratives and cultural experiences shape artistic expression. Gallery 201 champions early-career artists from the San Diego–Baja region through its Emerging Artist Visual Arts Residency program, offering studio space, mentorship and public exhibition opportunities. Exhibition Dates: March 12 – July 17, 2026 Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/fragmented-stories-opening-reception Liberty Station on Instagram and Facebook

To help meet state and local renewable energy goals, county leaders have approved a series of clean energy projects in East County. But the communities in Jacumba, Boulevard and elsewhere are wary.

It's old-school, swords-and-sandals cinema, yet still modern and richly satisfying.

LINK SD is a live open mic experience bringing together musicians, vocalists, poets, and creatives for a night of community, collaboration, and live performance in San Diego. Hosted by community leader Jordan Kai, with sounds by DJ Myyon, the evening creates space for emerging and established artists to share their work, connect with other creatives, and build community through music and expression. Artists perform alongside a live band and rotating lineup of local talent, creating an energetic and spontaneous showcase of San Diego’s creative scene. The night also features local vendors, artists, and makers, turning the event into a full cultural gathering where music, art, and community meet. LINK SD is about connection. It is a place for artists to take the stage, audiences to discover new talent, and the community to come together around creativity. Free entry. All are welcome. WE ARE HERE NOW SD on Instagram