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Enjoy the Besos Jazz Trio as they fuse soulful jazz guitar and bass with the percussive artistry of tap dance—turning movement into a vibrant, unexpected layer of live rhythm and sound. Front Row Saturday is our signature series that brings audiences an intimate and memorable experience in the state-of-the-art Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. Join us for a variety of nationally touring performers as well as new and emerging local artists. Performances are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. No food allowed. Drinks with lids permitted.

Join us for a journey celebrating the history of black music in America that is part lecture, part performance. Front Row Saturday is our signature series that brings audiences an intimate and memorable experience in the state-of-the-art Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. Join us for a variety of nationally touring performers as well as new and emerging local artists. Performances are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. No food allowed. Drinks with lids permitted.

Discover the magic of transformation through the art of cyanotype. Participants will design a camera-less photographic print using natural materials. Participants will expose their compositions to sunlight, revealing rich blue tones and intricate silhouettes—capturing both the essence of nature and the spirit of experimentation.

Interested in photography? Artists Barbara Beck and Priscilla Monger are teaching youth how to get started in photography. While some of the exhibits artists started later in life, you can start now! This beginner-friendly workshop will help you find your inspiration to get started on your artistic journey. Workshop is for 18 and under.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Rope" Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com 1948 / 1 hour 20 mins. Two young men murder a former classmate as a test of their intellectual and moral superiority, then hide the body as they host a dinner party attended by the victim's girlfriend and father, as well as their former schoolmaster and mentor. 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)

Learn best practices for taking portraits from the experts! Join artists Brandy Sebastian and Susan Hill from the "alchemy + light" exhibit for tips and tricks of the trade. Event is free and open to all ages, but please note this is not a beginner's workshop, and you must provide your own camera.

Dive deeper into the exhibit's pieces during our intimate gatherings where the artists will discuss their own work during a tour of the gallery.

Convivio, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community through the celebration of Italian culture and intercultural experiences, invites the community for an evening of music, dancing, and nostalgia at Rock & Roll Revival, a 1950’s themed fundraiser on Sunday, July 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at AmiciBar (250 W. Date St., San Diego, CA 92101) in Little Italy. Guests ages 18 and older are invited to enjoy an evening featuring classic 1950s-inspired food, cocktails, soda pop, sweet treats, and old-fashioned root beer floats. Attendees can dance the night away as a live disc jockey spins the iconic hits of the era. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the decade by dressing in their favorite 1950s attire, including poodle skirts, leather jackets, rolled-up jeans, loafers, and other retro-inspired fashions. Proceeds from the event will support Convivio's efforts to bring people together through cultural programming, educational opportunities, and community events that celebrate and preserve Italian heritage. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tickets are $50 per person, and attendees must RSVP by July 16. For more information, or to purchase tickets please visit, conviviosociety.org. ### About Convivio Convivio is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that strengthens community through the celebration of Italian culture and intercultural experiences. Through educational programs, cultural events, scholarships and community partnerships, Convivio promotes the heritage, traditions and contemporary contributions of Italy while creating opportunities for connection, learning and cultural exchange. For more information visit https://conviviosociety.org/. Convivio Society on Facebook / Instagram

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Singin in The Rain" Saturday, July 11 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12 at 8 pm. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 Ages: 18+ 1952 / 1: 43 mins. When Hollywood's silent era gives way to talkies, a dashing screen idol and a gifted newcomer navigate romance, rivalry, and the comic chaos of reinventing the movies. 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)

Lantern Crest Senior Resort Living invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of a new large-scale mural honoring the people, places, and history that have shaped San Diego on Wednesday, August 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from artist David Ybarra and members of the Lantern Crest leadership team. Guests will also be invited into The Legacy for light bites and refreshments while viewing additional artwork created by Ybarra and enjoying a live jazz band. Over the course of several months, Ybarra transformed a wall on the south side of The Plaza grounds into a vibrant visual tribute to San Diego life and culture. The mural features a wide range of recognizable landmarks, historic moments, and community icons, including the Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Bridge, Pacific Beach Pier, Belmont Park, the USS Midway, the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, the Padres, the Chargers, the Gaslamp Quarter, Lakeside Rodeo, local missions, Civil Rights protests, and more. We can’t wait to see you there! Lantern Crest Senior Living on Facebook