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Tourmaline is an activist, filmmaker, and writer. Her work highlights the capacity of Black queer and trans people and communities to make and transform worlds. In her films, Tourmaline creates dreamlike portraits of people whose stories tell the history of New York City, including gay and trans liberation activists, drag queens, and queer icons Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera (Happy Birthday Marsha, co-directed with Sasha Wortzel, 2018), Miss Major (The Personal Things, 2016), and Egyptt LaBeija (Atlantic is a Sea of Bones, 2017). Tending to the histories and haunts of disabled, poor, Black, queer, and trans life that echo and vibrate beneath neighborhoods and cultural landmarks, Tourmaline’s films undulate between narrative and non-narrative and illuminate the mundane acts that form the fabric of historical events and mutually supportive communities. Presented by the UC San Diego Department of Visual Arts and the Black Studies Project.

From the organizers: San Diego Environmental Film Festival, Muir College, and UCSD Environmental Studies invite you to the screening of The Seeds of Vandana Shiva on April 14, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. at SME Theater (149), located on the North side of the Epstein Family Amphitheater. The reception and discussion about food justice starts at 5 p.m. and the screening begins at 6 p.m. About the film: Vandana Shiva is a modern-day revolutionary, and for forty years has been fighting a heroic battle on behalf of humanity and the ecologically besieged natural systems that support us. But she is opposed by powerful multinational corporations invested in continuing their degenerative but lucrative agricultural practices. By profiling one of the greatest activists of modern times, the film looks at the epic struggle over who controls the world’s food systems, and asks the question, who will prevail?

Join us for this special concert featuring music by three important composers in music history. Sergei Prokofiev’s First Symphony, which was written in the style of the classical period, is paired with music by “the Father of the Symphony,” Franz Joseph Haydn’s London Symphony. These two works highlight the evolving sound of the orchestra – and the connections that music has across time. Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate is a Chickasaw composer, who is one of the most important contemporary composers of our time, expressing his native culture in symphonic music. His work Chokfi’ is the Chickasaw word for rabbit, who is an important trickster legend within the Southeast American Indian cultures. Different string and percussion techniques and colors represent the complicated and diabolical personality of this rabbit person. In honor of his Muscogee Creek friends, Tate incorporated a popular tribal church hymn as the melodic and musical base. Sycuan Casino Resort is the Lead Sponsor of Music Connects, which is also proudly sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union.

From You Belong Here: This Sunday, Oct. 31, You Belong Here is opening a socially distanced and safe Community Ofrenda in honor of Día de los Muertos. The altar will be on display from Sunday, Oct. 31 through Tuesday, Nov. 2 and will be viewable on the exterior of You Belong Here for 24 hours and scheduled hours indoors to allow attendees to make offerings to those they loved. Attendees are invited to submit photos of loved ones they want to honor via an online form (Google form). All images will be printed and displayed on the ofrenda. Attendees have the option to bring their photos, trinkets, and treats during indoor viewing hours: Sunday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, November 1 - 2 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. This is a family friendly event. All ages are invited to attend. PLEASE NOTE: Unvaccinated attendees will be required to wear a mask Attendees will be able to participate in multiple ways: Butterfly origami letters that they can write and fold via an instructional video that they can keep or place on the ofrenda Light candles to be placed on the ofrenda Decorate wooden frames to hold pictures of their loved ones and place on the ofrenda (photo printing will be available) Artist Katie Ruiz (@katieruizart) is a contributor to this community ofrenda. She hosted a free PomPom making workshop at You Belong Here. The Women's Alliance Club of Mesa Community College (@womensalliancemesa) were major contributors in helping to make pom pom garlands, as well as building a monarch butterfly installation that will be part of the ofrenda. Details can also be found on the You Belong Here website. You Belong Here on Instagram

UC San Diego Library and San Diego Natural History Museum collaborate to highlight the beauty that emerges during scientific research.

There was no immediate official word on the cause of the blaze but initial reports suggested fireworks at the venue may have sparked the fire.

The vote came after numerous writers joined striking actors on picket lines.

Friends of Friendship Park have criticized the Biden administration's decision to build a new border wall at the binational park.

Celebrate Earth Day at I Love A Clean San Diego’s 21st annual Creek to Bay cleanup! With 100+ sites and thousands of volunteers across the region, Creek to Bay is San Diego’s largest environmental cleanup effort on Earth Day. Every gutter, street, park, canyon, and beach is located in or near one of the county’s 11 watersheds. You can join us from any of the cleanup sites and help us to remove litter, support your neighborhood, and protect our region’s watersheds. The health of these systems means healthier creeks and oceans for all of us! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Hop aboard the exciting Easter cruise on Mission Bay where your family can meet the Easter bunny, join an egg hunt, listen to live entertainment, and enjoy mimosa and bloody mary specials. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter