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Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach: 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Elevate your floral skills with this flower arranging workshop designed for students ready to build on the fundamentals. If you have some beginner floral experience (or you’ve taken our Flower Arranging 101 class), this engaging intermediate workshop is the next step to grow your skills. We’ll review the essentials of flower arranging before moving into more refined approaches to design. This class emphasizes curated color palettes and intentional flower placement, while introducing techniques florists use to manipulate shape, scale, and visual impact. Working at a smaller scale with premium seasonal blooms allows for greater focus on detail, refinement, and composition. Every workshop is unique! Take one as a stand-alone experience, or enroll in multiple classes as part of a year-long design journey. This class is structured to support continued growth while remaining accessible, with guidance tailored to your experience level. No prerequisites required to enroll, but we highly recommend taking Flower Arranging 101 before enrolling in this workshop. Your ticket includes: -Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 201 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists -All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement -Flower Arranging Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops -Complimentary refreshments -Plus: the arrangement you make to take home!

Pacific Coast Harmony (PCH) will present “Waves of Harmony,” a show of modern four-part a cappella harmony music on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad City Library, located at 1775 Dove Lane. The music spans the Great American Songbook, Broadway theater and film, popular songs, and beyond. A highlight of the show will be a special appearance by the San Diego Chorus, an International award-winning treble chorus. They will be competing at the fall 2026 SingUnited International Quartet and Chorus Competition (Sweet Adelines.) Selected quartets will also perform and there will be a basket drawing. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and can be purchased by emailing treasurer@PacificCoastHarmony.org. Pacific Coast Harmony is an a cappella ensemble based in La Jolla, California, under the direction of Janet Hammer, an accomplished performer, recording artist, chorus director, vocal technique instructor, and band and vocal group leader. For more information, visit PacificCoastHarmony.org. Pacific Coast Harmony on Facebook / Instagram

From Marvel and DC reveals to new trailers, Eisner Award winners and surprise appearances, here are some of the biggest moments from Comic-Con International 2026.

Create your own pine needle and juncus reed medallion. Participants will be taught how to identify and prepare the crafting material as well as how to bring those items together using the coil weaving method, a traditional Kumeyaay basketry technique. This method is one of the cornerstones of Kumeyaay culture and craftsmanship, serving as the foundation for storage baskets, food-processing trays, baby cradles, and many other woven items used in daily traditional life. All supplies and light refreshments are included. Ages 13+. About the Instructor: Haawka! Neve Luna is a Kumeyaay descendant and San Diego native who grew up on the San Pasqual Reservation in Valley Center, California. She received her B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Oregon and now works at the San Diego Archaeological Center as the Tribal Outreach Coordinator. Neve develops Indigenous-based educational programs to strengthen the Center’s engagement amongst Tribal youth and other diverse communities. With every project, lecture, or community partnership, Neve is dedicated to preserving the culture of the Kumeyaay People while inspiring local residents to appreciate San Diego’s rich history. San Diego Archaeological Center on Facebook / Instagram

Come immerse in the ancient contemporary art of puppetry! This event is a five-day romp and dive into different types of puppetry and puppet theater. Led by experienced artists from San Diego Guild of Puppetry. Dates: August 18-22, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 4 pm; last day 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. August 18: Try Your Hand at Puppetry! A lively interactive introduction to the art of puppetry. Led by Jason Johnson. August 19: Shadow Puppetry, An interactive take on shadows from near and far, and a puppetmaking workshop. Led by Mindy Donner & Alexis Rojas. August 20: Marionette show by Kathy Felker Puppet Productions "Jungle Strings & Furry Things." Originated for the S.Diego Nighttime Zoo with an emphasis on endangered species. August 21: Giant Puppet Workshop. Start your own giant puppet. Led by Silvio Diaz. August 22: OPEN HOUSE. Join us for puppetmaking, displays, testamonials, and a puppet giveaway. Gratitude to the Prebys Foundation grant for Moxie venue to regrant.

We are pleased to announce our "Faculty & Staff Exhibition" in the Palmer Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center. The heart of the Athenaeum’s School of the Arts is our faculty, whose knowledge and expertise embrace all aspects of fine art. In this exhibition of our teaching artists’ current work, viewers will enjoy the broad range of mediums and techniques that characterize our faculty’s versatility, from painting to book arts, printmaking, ceramics, illustration, painting, and beyond. Their dedication to lifelong learning and exploration continues to inspire students who take classes in both our Logan Heights and La Jolla studios. The Faculty & Staff Exhibition reflects the Athenaeum’s ongoing commitment to fine arts education and its role as a vibrant cultural hub in San Diego’s art community. In addition to faculty, members of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library staff who are artists are also presenting their work, reflecting the shared creativity and passion for the arts that infuse every part of our organization. The exhibition can be viewed in the Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during open gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 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.

A San Diego Navy admiral was among seven high-ranking military officials whose promotion was blocked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. We dig into the story and how Hegseth's latest policies are impacting the military.

AI is changing animation, but the real debate isn't about technology. It's about creativity, authorship and what makes art feel human. We hear from artists, researchers and philosophers wrestling with AI's role in the creative process and what it means for the future of human expression.

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relaxation as they age.  Please wear flat supportive shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook