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Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground), in collaboration with Emmy Award®-winning writer and editor Joe Bini (Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, Grizzly Man), takes the stage with the legendary classical music group Kronos Quartet to create a “live documentary” that chronologically unfolds the quartet’s groundbreaking, continent-spanning, multi-decade career. Wildly creative and experimental in form, A Thousand Thoughts is a meditation on music itself—the act of listening closely to music, the experience of feeling music deeply, and the power that music has to change the world. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Described as “phenomenally musical,” (Daily Journal), dynamic young violinist Maria Ioudenitch has won multiple awards and is poised on the cusp of a major international career. Born in Russia, Ioudenitch immigrated with her musical family to the US at the age of two and grew up in Kansas City. In 2021, she received first prizes in the Ysaÿe International Music Competition, the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition, and the Joseph Joachim International Competition. She also received numerous special prizes at these competitions, including Joachim’s Chamber Music Award, the prize for Best Interpretation of the Commissioned Work, the Henle Urtext Prize, and a recording deal with Warner Classics. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

A star of the Metropolitan Opera, Lawrence Brownlee is a leading figure in opera, both as a singer on the world’s top stages and as a voice for activism and diversity in the industry. Captivating audiences and critics around the globe, he has been hailed as “an international star in the bel canto operatic repertory” (The New York Times) and “one of the world’s leading bel canto stars” (The Guardian). For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Emmitt Martin is the second former officer to plead guilty in the killing that sparked outrage and renewed calls for police reform. Three former officers still face trial in federal court next month.

Elevate your Valentine's Day with a four-course dinner experience at Farniente, hosted by Executive Chef Carlo Guardado. Enjoy the option to savor delightful wines alongside a farm-to-table dining experience. The Guild Hotel sets the stage for an intimate evening, making it an ideal choice for those seeking culinary elegance. The Guild Hotel on Facebook / Instagram

On view now! Front Porch Gallery, in collaboration with Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, announces the fourth annual “Save the Ocean” art and poetry exhibition. This exhibit features a diverse array of mediums that explore our relationship to the ocean, and environmental stewardship. The exhibition will be on display through Feb. 29, 2024. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday from Noon - 4 p.m. RELATED EXHIBIT EVENT: Super Wave, Saturday, Feb. 17 from Noon - 2 p.m. at Front Porch Gallery Front Porch Gallery on Facebook

A workers union threatened a strike at one of Canada’s two major railroads. A government-ordered arbitration hearing ended without a decision. Trains are expected to keep moving through Monday.

A South County nonprofit is putting on an arts and music festival. Also, author Dave Egger’s latest book is written from the perspective of a stray dog. And, the San Diego Italian Film Festival is back.

*Note: This production has been extended through April 7. "Molière's Tartuffe" Translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur Directed by Richard Baird Runs March 6 – April 7, 2024 Featuring: Kandis Chappell, Shanta DeLoach, Rogelio Douglas III, Bo Foxworth, Katie Karel, Melanie Lora, Kate Rose Reynolds, Bruce Turk, Jared Van Heel, and Christopher WilliamsMolière’s "TARTUFFE," acknowledged as one of the most enduring comedic masterpieces in the theatrical canon, is given an astonishingly clever translation by two-time Pulitzer Prize poet Richard Wilbur. The charlatan Tartuffe worms his way into a wealthy family causing disruption and pandemonium. With wicked precision and brilliantly rhyming verses, this highly satiric comedy skewers religious hypocrisy, duplicity, lust, and self-inflicted chaos. Lovers of classic theatre and ingenious wordplay will not want to miss this inventively entertaining evening. This production will transfer to Laguna Playhouse, this exciting take on a classic, is not to be missed! This production is made possible in part by the generous support of our lead production sponsor Darlene Marcos Shiley. North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram

Grecia Figueroa claimed in her lawsuit that he assaulted her, but described the incidents as "make-out" sessions in texts to a friend.