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Monday is the Met Gala, known as fashion's grandest event, where celebrities from various realms come together at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate fashion and each other.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the police minister and launched a sweeping inquiry into alleged sabotage at the highest levels of law enforcement..

"Jump N Funk" is an immersive multimedia experience honoring the sonic legacy of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer and activist, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti. This celebration captures the essence of Fela’s groundbreaking fusion of traditional Nigerian rhythms and American Funk, a sound that continues to resonate globally across generations. Since 2001, international DJ, producer, and scholar Rich Medina has served as the main conduit for connecting this rich Pan-African sound to dance floors worldwide. His passion and expertise have kept Fela’s legacy alive, bringing the Afrobeat movement into new cultural spaces. This San Diego debut is presented in partnership with Professor King Britt through his Blacktronika course at UC San Diego, which honors the contributions of innovators of color in electronic and dance music. This collaboration creates a powerful bridge between history, education, and dance floor energy, celebrating Fela’s enduring influence on global music culture. DJs: Rich Medina King Britt Visuals by Visualeyz Visit: 'Jump N Funk' ArtPower at UC San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: New visual art exhibits; Sarah Hennies; City Ballet; Beethoven; Hugo Crosthwaite and music; "Hadestown"; San Diego Asian Film Festival's youth-friendly programs; Play Day at MCASD; plus live music and more.

This course explores using stop motion animation to tell a story. Children will create their own characters, backgrounds, and sets using drawing, painting, collage, and even found objects. After storyboarding and planning, students will use photography and audio recordings to bring their story to life. Max students: 14 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-5 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Power outages were reported in seven communities Monday, including portions of Chula Vista and Oceanside, according to San Diego Gas & Electric.

Both countries said they would make the formal announcement at the UN General Assembly in New York in September.

General Admission Seat Ticket Price: $27 adv / $30 day of Reserved Loft Ticket Price: $48 Note: Loft & GA tickets available at box office. Convenience service charges apply for online & phone purchases. Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/john-cruz-slack-key-ohana-belly-up-tickets/14028523?pl=bellyup&REFID=bupwebsite John Cruz on Instagram and Facebook

Seaglass can take decades or centuries to be formed by the motion of the waves. Morning Edition's Chad Campbell and his daughter have tips on how beachgoers can search for these small treasures.

Art and fashion have always been connected in portraiture and on the runway. Celebrate the merging of both at OMA September’s Taste of Art. Warm up by drawing models wearing unique couture and plan your own fashion/costume with many media and materials including drawing, painting, fabric and collage. This could be the beginning of your creation for OMA’s ART AFTER DARK costume contest in October. Enjoy drinks and appetizers along with fashion images for inspiration before starting your creative process. What is Taste of Art? Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Members $50, Visitors $65 Visit: Taste of Art Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook