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As the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, the charity Oxfam has issued its annual report on wealth, poverty and inequality. It makes some bold assertions. But there are skeptics.

Based out of Conrad Prebys Learning Center and sprawling into the galleries, we invite you to celebrate Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Breaking the Binding. We are collaborating with Gente Unida, a human rights coalition dedicated to sharing stories of humanity and perseverance. Together, we will create and experience art that highlights stories of our border region: Art activity: Our Neighborhood Transform hanging objects and small playhouses into a community neighborhood inspired by Muñoz’s artwork - our very own Postales (Postcard) come to life! Art activity: Hello Neighbor! Draw and paint on postcards that can be sent to a neighbor or friend through our special mailbox. Schedule | At 10 a.m., explore Celia Álvarez Muñoz’s work with a kid-friendly tour of her exhibition. At 11a.m., learn about people’s experiences in the border region with a special presentation by Gente Unida. At 12:30 a.m., listen to bilingual stories, songs, and rhymes in storytime with Ms. Katia from the La Jolla/Riford Library.  There will also be live music by DJ Pebo, a cozy book nook, and an interactive, free play area in Jacobs Hall.   *Museum admission is free from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for all visitors, with Prebys Play Day offerings happening between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Please join us for the next free event at Revision La Mesa. A Sustainable Fashion Pop Up organized by Revision Creative Mentor Jessica Boranian, featuring a gallery display of wearable art by local Textile Designers, clothing vendors, and stations to customize your own item from home. Bring a bag of clothes you’ve outgrown to donate to Sharia’s closet, and receive a ticket to our raffle.

Dave Tooley, President of the San Diego Civil War Round Table, will speak on “Civil War Railroads.” When the shooting began in 1861, the Union had a head start with most of the country’s railroad trackage and the advantage of standardized gauge. Further, those in charge of the United States Military Railroad were railroaders who knew what was needed, while the Confederate Military Railroad had a much more difficult time of it. For more information about this event, visit here.

The San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra proudly presents “Music Celebration Concert" featuring string, wind and full orchestra ensembles, each of which showcases talented young musicians who perform a variety of enjoyable music literature, including popular and classical pieces, under the direction of its professional conductors.

Experience San Elijo Lagoon in a new way by participating in our 3-Mile Loop Challenge for Pride month – a month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQI+ community. The loop will take you over the deeper and wider channels made possible by the San Elijo Lagoon Restoration Project via the new I-5 suspension bridge. Be sure to stop at our Check-In Stations before beginning your hike for fun activities and your celebratory Loop Challenge sticker. This event is in collaboration with Queering The Path.

Rossina Grieco, solo artist and classical pianista will be returning to La Jolla for a one night only solo showcase at the prestigious Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Centre. June 9, at 7 p.m., witness the bravura and technical prowess, dazzling melodies and stunning lyricism from works by Beethoven and Chopin, this show is an absolute cannot miss. Born and raised in La Jolla, Rossina is one the most celebrated and influential pianists today with accolades from the Juilliard School and The Glenn Gould School, where she was awarded the infamous Ihnatowycz Prize in Piano, as previously held by pianist Jan Lisciecki. Stay Connected on Social Media Instagram + YouTube

Plastic products have become a huge environmental problem and some San Diego companies are trying to change that by creating new kinds of plastics. In other news, SDG&E natural gas customers will experience sticker shock when they open up their January bills. Plus, San Diego’s House of Ukraine has partnered with a humanitarian organization to bring holiday joy to children in Ukraine.

Yiddishland is having on agan on popular demand an online upcoming event. Judeo-Spanish Upper-Intermediate Reading Course “Meldamos En Ladino” This course is aimed at developing reading skills in Ladino written in Rashi script. We will learn Ladino vocabulary and grammar based on original literary texts from the beginning of the 20th century. This way, we will also get to know Sephardic culture through its literature. To succeed in this course, intermediate knowledge of Ladino or intermediate knowledge of Spanish will be helpful. About the Instructor: Agnieszka August-Zarębska is an assistant professor at the Taube Department of Jewish Studies of the University of Wrocław (Poland). She is a specialist in Spanish and Judeo-Spanish contemporary poetry. Her current research concerns 20th and 21st-century poetry in Judeo-Spanish, Sephardic children’s literature and Judeo-Spanish postvernacular culture. At her University she teaches Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) language, History and Culture of Sephardic Jews and Sephardic Literature. Moreover, she gave several lectures and workshops at festivals of Jewish culture in Poland as well as on-line for CIDiCSef in Buenos Aires, Cátedra de Estudos Sefarditas Alberto Benveniste (University of Lisbon), Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw. Mondays, starting on June 5, ending on July 10. For more info about pricing and registration follow the link.

During this course, students will become familiar with the vocabulary and basic grammar necessary to describe their home, city, and the natural world. We will read short texts, using both the Latin alphabet and a little bit of Rashi script, write our own poems or microfictions, and sing songs. We hope that this contact with Ladino and Sephardic culture will be enjoyable! About the Instructor: Agnieszka August-Zarębska is an assistant professor at the Taube Department of Jewish Studies of the University of Wrocław (Poland). She is a specialist in Spanish and Judeo-Spanish contemporary poetry. Her current research concerns 20th and 21st-century poetry in Judeo-Spanish, Sephardic children’s literature and Judeo-Spanish postvernacular culture. At her University she teaches Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) language, History and Culture of Sephardic Jews and Sephardic Literature. Moreover, she gave several lectures and workshops at festivals of Jewish culture in Poland as well as on-line for CIDiCSef in Buenos Aires, Cátedra de Estudos Sefarditas Alberto Benveniste (University of Lisbon), Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw.