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Families are invited to come and enjoy lively storytelling, songs, and readings of some of our favorite art-inspired children’s books. Readings are at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. inside The San Diego Museum of Art Library with entry near the Panama 66 restaurant. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

A promising writer-turned-adjunct college professor grapples with the harsh reality of being undervalued and disposable in academia. As he confronts mounting disillusionment, he must chart a new path forward. A deeply personal meditation on purpose, identity, and resilience in a system that prizes flexibility over commitment. Please join us for special post-screening Q&As with local filmmaker Ron Najor after the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night screenings of "Adjunct." Showtimes: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 7 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Friday, July 18, 2025: 4 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Saturday, July 19, 2025: noon, 7 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Sunday, July 20, 2025: 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025: 7 p.m. ***** Ron Najor is a producer best known for the critically acclaimed feature "Short Term 12," which appeared on over 100 year-end top-ten lists and received the Golden Tomato Award from Rotten Tomatoes as the highest-rated limited-release film of 2013. Najor made his producing debut with the indie feature "I Am Not a Hipster," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned him a nomination for the Producers Award. He later directed and produced the short documentary "American Baghdad," which premiered at AFI Docs in 2016. Expanding into episodic storytelling, Najor co-wrote, directed, and produced the indie pilots "The Dream" and "Pretend Partners," which were official selections at SXSW in 2020 and 2021. "Pretend Partners" received a Special Jury Recognition for Best Duo at SXSW. Najor’s feature, "Adjunct," which he wrote, directed, and produced, premiered at the Austin Film Festival in 2024. Most recently, he produced the feature film "Lucky Lu," starring internationally acclaimed actor Chang Chen, which premiered at Directors' Fortnight at Cannes in 2025. Media Arts Center San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join Museum educators in creatively reusing book jackets to make fanciful lanterns. Using scissors and glue, create a beautiful paper lantern using book jackets. This workshop is inspired and led by artist Cat Chiu whose artwork "Booked" is featured in the "Conversations in Art: Dignity" exhibition on view in the Dammeyer Gallery at MOPA@SDMA now through Jan. 4, 2026. Please join us! No reservations required. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Sunprint Banners This in-house project on July 6 invites participants to create magical, sun-powered prints using natural objects and light! Soak up the summer sun and combine science and art to watch your designs develop in real time using special sun-sensitive cyanotype paper. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. Visit: https://oma-online.org/events/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join Museum educators in using iPads and Adobe Express to create surreal digital collages. Learn about the process of removing the background of a photo to create a transparent PNG cutout. Layer images, texture, collage, and PNGs to build imaginative artworks. Finished collages are printed onsite and saved digitally for participants to keep. Please join us! Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

For twenty years, transcenDANCE has provided equitable access to dance and performance, and holistic wraparound services, with young people and their families. At “One Dream, Twenty Years” we will mark this important milestone with an evening of celebration and performance! Join us as we gather in community with current students, alumni, staff, board members, funders, and community supporters to reflect on our past success and growth, and to build excitement for our future. 7 p.m.: Doors Open for Pre-Performance Celebration • Food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase • Live music with Afro-Cuban band, Ritmo de Plebes! 8 p.m.: Performance and Program • Students and alumni share dance and storytelling • Videos and awards 9:15 p.m. – 11 p.m.: After Party for All • DJ and Dancing • Food and Alcoholic/Non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase • Meet the performers and celebrate with our community! transcenDANCE Youth Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Immerse yourself in culinary creativity with a wholesome cooking class focusing on the art of homemade pasta. Led by Chef Ben, attendees can master the age-old methodology of fusing simple ingredients like eggs, flour, and olive oil into pasta dough, take turns to shape their dough into various pasta typologies, and craft an authentic chunky marinara with flavor that outdoes any store-bought jar. Visit: https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/15151/pasta-and-marinara-from-scratch

The Border Patrol agent leading immigration enforcement in Los Angeles was removed from his position in 2023 under President Joe Biden. Gregory Bovino's remarkable fall and rise illustrates how much immigration policy and tactics have changed under Biden's successor, Donald Trump.

Join us for a delightfully absurd evening of creativity, community, and celebration— and help us build a permanent Arts Center providing affordable spaces desperately needed by San Diego’s working artists! Bash Breakdown 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Unwind into the Unusual Enjoy hearty bites, cocktails, Dada-inspired art activities, and exhibit tours. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Dada After Dark Let loose at our costume + dance party with a live DJ, curated nonsense, and (more) cocktails. Attire: Wear what you love! We’re embracing the weird with a Dada Costume Party— costumes encouraged (but never required). Think playful and offbeat. Wear your own creation or trade and assemble items at our DIY costume- & mask-making station. Visit our website for Dada info/FAQs, event updates, ticket sales, and underwriting & sponsorship opportunities. ADA accessible venue | Quiet sensory break space available Ages 21+ only This joyful night of quirky art and whimsy is made possible by our generous corporate sponsor, Persient LLC. Visit: https://www.sdspace4art.org/ Space 4 Art on Facebook / Instagram

FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Neurodiverse Expressions: Join us on June 1 for a community celebration with the Art of Autism during our inclusive resource fair. This month’s art activity will be inspired by Nicholas Kontaxis and his colorful paintings. We invite guests to view his work in the exhibition and find inspiration for their own multi-media collage. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram