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Join Us for An Aloha Affair! Get ready for an unforgettable in-person experience filled with good vibes, great company, and all the aloha spirit you can handle. Whether you’re looking to bid on silent and live auction items, mingle with fellow Dentists and dental industry folks, experience a culinary luau feast and endless mai tais or just have a blast, An Aloha Affair is where you want to be. Don’t miss out on the fun — come celebrate with us and soak up that island magic! At the San Diego County Dental Foundation, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission to promote public understanding of oral health and provide access to dental care in our region. Together, we transform smiles and change lives for those in need through education, outreach, and funding key initiatives. Our flagship project, the John Geis DDS Dental Clinic at Veterans Village of San Diego, offers state-of-the-art, no-cost comprehensive dental treatment to formerly homeless veterans, restoring their oral health and overall well-being. San Diego County Dental Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Writers Inc Gallery in Liberty Station: 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego Join Lovejoy Creations for a Paint Your Pet class — a heartwarming, self-paced workshop where you’ll turn your favorite pet photo into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Choose your style — realistic or pop art — and learn painting techniques like brush control, color mixing and highlighting. You’ll leave with a piece of art to treasure forever, and 15% of your purchase will support San Diego Humane Society — a creative way to show a little extra love this season. San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

President Trump said TrumpRx is the biggest thing to happen in healthcare in decades. But an NPR analysis finds drugmakers are only offering deals on a few of their medicines.

Write Out Loud Celebrates its 20th anniversary Season of Story Concerts, bringing the written word to life with evocative and timely stories and poems. Each program explores specific themes, weaving together a variety of literature and music, into a thought provoking tapestry presented by local performers. Join us at the Dottie Studio Theater in the The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station. Opening Story Concert: August 24, 2026. Tickets on sale now Write Out Loud on Instagram

Cygnet Theatre, now in Arts District Liberty Station, presents Broadway Musical Phenomenon "Dear Evan Hansen." "Dear Evan Hansen" delivers a heart‑pounding, deeply human story. With a Tony Award‑winning book by Steven Levenson and a soaring, generation‑defining score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, this modern classic follows Evan, a teenager who’s always felt unseen—until a sudden tragedy gives him the chance to reinvent himself. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for. Begins September 9. Tickets at www.cygnettheatre.org Cygnet Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Registration is now open for the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, offering instruction for dancers of all levels, from beginners to those seeking professional-level training. Students have the opportunity to perform in beloved productions throughout the year, including the holiday tradition of "The Nutcracker." Beyond classes, SDCYB provides a variety of performance experiences, including its annual Fairy Tales in the Park this August, where students bring classic fairy tales to life on stage. Event tickets also include admission to Fairy Tale Village, featuring vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts activities, and character meet-and-greets for the whole family. For more information and a calendar of events, visit sdcyb.org. San Diego Civic Youth Ballet on Facebook / Instagram

Attention podcast fans! Join KPBS for The Art of Protest, featuring live recordings of three signature podcasts Join us on Sunday July 12, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. to see KPBS Midday Edition, Port of Entry and The Finest in front of a live studio audience. Together, the three podcasts will explore the art of protest in our democracy as part of the America 250 commemoration, examining how people use advocacy, comedy, art and storytelling to spark conversation and create change. Hear from local civil rights leaders, comedian Lourdes Ayon and artist Koy Sun. After the recordings, stay for a reception where you can meet the guests and connect with the podcast teams. Ticket includes entrance to the live podcast recordings, parking and light bites. The first 50 people to register/purchase tickets will receive a free KPBS podcast T-shirt of their choice, available for pickup at the event.Come be part of the conversation and experience the energy of live podcasting!

A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused in the killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.

**Note special hours for exhibition opening: Saturday, June 27, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visions Museum of Textile Art is honored to be one of four U.S. venues to host the "17th Quilt Nihon," making a debut of this internationally recognized exhibition in San Diego. This exhibit features award-winning, innovative works from the biennial competition of the Japanese Handicraft Instructor’s Association (JHIA). Quilt Nihon is the largest international quilt contest in Japan, and one of the most prestigious in the world. For 50 years now, JHIA has promoted handcrafted arts in Japan by educating and training instructors in eight specialties: quilting, knitting, embroidery, lace making, painting, weaving, leatherwork, and flower art. The JHIA boasts 7,000 certified quilt instructors among its 12,000 members. Its biennial Quilt Nihon exhibition is a unique opportunity to appreciate the creativity and complexity of these works of art. This year’s exhibition features award-winning and notable works in its selection. Visions Museum of Textile Art selected a combination of pieces from the exhibition collection that reflect contemporary, traditional, and miniature quilts that captivate with their beauty, their creativity, and the spirit of this biennial in each quilt. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Facebook / Instagram

"What is beyond reality?" asks artist Refik Anadol. His latest projects include Dataland, an immersive AI art museum in Los Angeles, and an installation at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.