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The Sunday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day is "Human Relations Day" within the United Methodist Church. Here at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, we’re marking the day with a special celebration honoring our 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantees, followed by a community gathering featuring the premier San Diego Black theatre, Common Ground Theatre. Learn more: https://fumcsd.org/racial-justice-sunday Grab your family, neighbors, and friends and join us in gathering as a community to bring awareness to what we can do right here in San Diego to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a beloved community: a community where everyone is cared for, absent of poverty, hunger, and hate. Here's a timeline for the day. If you plan to join our community gathering, please be sure to sign up by January 16: https://www.fumcsd.org/gather 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantee Celebration 9 - 11 AM | Sanctuary & Linder Patio Starting in our Traditional Worship service, we'll hear from organizations chosen as our 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantees. These local organizations were awarded a cumulative total of $35,000 to for their work in the areas of health care equity and mental health services for San Diego's BIPOC community. Following the service, you'll have the opportunity to meet the organizations to learn more about how you can partner alongside them to promote racial justice in San Diego. Church Gathering: Lunch & Common Ground Theatre Performance 12:15 PM | Linder Hall | RSVP by Jan. 16 - https://www.fumcsd.org/gather Our celebration continues with a special All Church Gathering, where we'll enjoyed lunch and a performance by the premier San Diego Black theatre: Common Ground Theatre. Common Ground Theatre produces works by and about people of African descent to entertain, educate, and connect with audiences of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Cost is $15 per person – register online by January 16!

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. This program is recommended for ages 3-5. Presented by Write Out Loud. Audience: This program is recommended for ages 3-5 Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/preschool-storybox-storytime-395002

The Los Angeles Public Library stores thousands of index cards with staff reviews of books dating back to the 1920s. A librarian explains how they were used and what we can learn from them today.

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A FREE copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those who plan to attend the club. This month we will discuss the book Finding Langston, by Lesa Cline-Ransome. Audience: This program is recommended for tweens and teens ages 12-14 Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/teen-book-club-409852

This Valentine’s Day, Gelson’s Markets has everything you need to celebrate with your loved ones, available at all 26 locations. Starting February 1 through February 12, guests can order online from a selection of Valentine’s favorites, including fresh, sweet, and hand-dipped chocolate strawberries. Indulge in chef-inspired main courses like Prime New York Steak and Lobster or Grilled Salmon and Lobster, followed by decadent desserts such as Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake Bites or Raspberry & Mascarpone Mousse Bites. Toast to the occasion with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rosé Champagne, The Prisoner Red Blend, or another handpicked wine or champagne. Complete your celebration with a gorgeous bouquet of Roses, Tulips, or a Signature Orchid from Gelson’s floral collection. Online orders are available from February 1 through February 12, with in-store pickup on February 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.gelsons.com/.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are joined by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and Sarah Hicks, Conductor & Music Director, in this rare appearance with a full symphony. The stats on King Gizzard’s colorful career are stacking up fast: 26 albums, 13 of them charting in the Top 20 in Australia, where they are now arguably the country’s most innovative, important and productive rock band. International critical acclaim. Headline festival appearances. And perhaps most importantly, a fervent worldwide fanbase who share endless memes, mixes, videos, graphics, theories and discussions, all through which they explore and expand what they have termed “The Gizzverse”. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are: Stu Mackenzie (vocals/guitar), Ambrose Kenny-Smith (harmonica/vocals/keyboards), Cook Craig (guitar/vocals), Joey Walker (guitar/vocals), Lucas Harwood (bass) and Michael Cavanagh (drums). Visit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/king-gizzard/ kinggizzard on Instagram and Facebook

The man with the funny haircut seems to take up most of the oxygen in the Elizabethan room, but what about other playwrights of the period? What about Thomas Kyd and his Spanish Tragedy? What about Kit Marlowe and his Tamburlaine? Or Ben Jonson, Will’s supposed pal? And the others? Kim Keeline will provide a survey of these contemporaries and consider any of their influence on the familiar canon. Kim Keeline has a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Southern California. She has taught multiple courses at USC, as well as at Southwestern College, MiraCosta College, and Central Texas College. She has been a frequent speaker at academic conferences and has received several prestigious awards for her work. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shakespeares-peers-tickets-1116057330519?aff=erelexpmlt

The Toronto rapper is suing Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging that the release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's 2024 hit threatened his life and career.

Julie Leon died of hyperthermia in Seattle on June 28, 2021 — the hottest day in the city's history. A lawsuit claims she was a victim of oil companies' "misrepresentations" about climate change.

We are thrilled to bring you our annual fundraiser, “The Next 45: Building a Sustainable Legacy”. This evening event will celebrate the San Diego Diplomacy Council’s storied past, evolving present, and hopeful future. We hope you will join us on our mission to connect people and improve the world. Each year, the San Diego Diplomacy Council holds one event to raise funds in support of our mission. In a world where conflict continues to run rampant, diplomacy plays a crucial role in building meaningful connections and mutual understanding. By supporting our annual fundraiser, your are contributing to initiatives that build global peace, facilitate cross-cultural exchange, and empower the next generation of global leaders. Help us do the work, and create a more unified and inclusive future. We are honored to be hosting high school students from Kiribati in San Diego, who will be joining us at this event. As a nation with a young population and uncertain future, Kiribati is investing in its young leaders, ensuring they have tools and opportunities to rise above their uncertain prospects. As we celebrate 45 years of the San Diego Diplomacy Council and look toward the next 45 and beyond, we want to be intentional about what it means to build a sustainable legacy. Not just for our organization, but for global leaders everywhere. Visit: “The Next 45: Building a Sustainable Legacy”, presented by the San Diego Diplomacy Council San Diego Diplomacy Council on Instagram and Facebook