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Are you an avid reader or would you simply like to read more? Would you like to read more thoughtfully? Are you intellectually curious and longing to be with a group of like-minded folks? Join us for lively and thought-provoking discussion on award-winning (or nominated) literature, primarily fiction. Wine and snacks provided. Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m. April 8, May 6 & June 10 Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? How about mending an old piece of clothing? Join our sewing 101/102 class to learn the basics of sewing and working with textiles in a low-stress environment. In this workshop, you can get acquainted with the mechanics of a sewing machine, learn mending techniques, and learn how to create basic forms like a quilt square, tote bag, or stuffed sculpture. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Exhibition runs March 24 - April 24, 2025. Join us for a conversation with artists Jennifer Anne Bennett and Jeanne Dunn. In the gallery, their large-scale canvases envelop us with the omnipresent beauty of Nature. Bennett’s animated brushstrokes and sumptuous color-washes coax luminous landscapes into being. Inspired by the healing experience of Japanese "forest-baths" (shinrin-yoku), Dunn paints a sensual arboreal space using vibrant hues and quasi-representational forms. Free and open to the public. Parking is free on event night on STAFF in Parking Lot 1. Gallery hours: M-Th 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on Fridays and Weekends. Visit: https://www.sdmesa.edu/about-mesa/galleries-and-attractions/mesa-college-art-gallery/exhibits/index.shtml

Coffee with Kafka and the UCSD German Studies Program present a free screening of "The Glory of Life," the award-winning film about the surprising love affair between the literary genius Franz Kafka and his last love, Dora Diamant, in the last year of his life. The film is open to the public and will be screened on the UCSD campus at the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UCSD. "The Glory of Life" premiered in 2024 in Berlin and has been nominated for three national German Film Awards. An interactive discussion on the film will be held separately, on Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in Pan's Garden. Reservations are required. Visit: http://www.coffeewithkafka.com/

The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns."

¡Hola! Join us on March 7, 2025 for ¡HOLA OLA! Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego). Sign-ups run from 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and the show kicks off at 7 p.m. Each act gets a 4-minute spotlight to share your poetry, music, comedy, or any creative expression. Our host, Lucia (@luzzyluce), will be guiding the fun! This free event welcomes everyone in our vibrant, inclusive border town space—celebrating la vida fronteriza in a seamless blend of English & Spanish. Bring your talent, quirks, and bilingual brilliance to our stage. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Visit: https://patch.com/california/lajolla/calendar/event/20250307/8cfff027-5e87-4ea2-8da2-e31dbf548171/hola-ola-bilingual-all-genres-first-fridays-open-mic-showcase-aac-inside-bread-salt-bldg Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

An artificial reef and headlands will serve as "living speed bumps" to slow ocean currents that wash sand away from Oceanside's beaches.

Our after-school art classes nurture artistic growth through more advanced exploration of color theory, composition, and techniques. Young artists will enhance their skills in painting, drawing, and mixed media, focusing on developing their unique style and creative problem-solving. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in the room during the hour while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! *Wednesday & Thursday After-School Classes will be on pause during Spring Break Camp (March 24th-April 4th) and Summer Camp (May 30th-August 8th). Visit: After School Art Classes ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Immerse yourself in a surrealist evening of grand proportions Dali Gras is an open ended exploration into the bizarre as we pay tribute to the legacy of Salvatore Dali with an absolutely zany psychedelic arts affair. Get ready to fall down the rabbit role with live entertainment, performance art, installations, and immersive visual experiences. Visit: https://dice.fm/event/yol59v-dali-gras-12th-apr-adams-avenue-theater-san-diego-tickets

"Border Craft" is a group exhibition featuring contemporary artists employing craft practices to address the geopolitical realities of borderland regions, including San Diego–Tijuana. The works on view, along with a series of accompanying public programs, serve as a feminist and critical counterpoint to dehumanizing systems designed to divide people and cultures. This event coincides with the Graduate Open Studios at the Visual Arts Facility. Open Studios will feature MFA and PhD artists’ open studios, exhibitions, screenings, and publications produced in the Department of Visual Arts. Exhibiting artist Isidro Pérez García performs at 3 p.m.