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Discover the art of seeing with intention. This class blends photography with mindfulness practices, helping you slow down, observe the world more deeply, and capture meaningful images. Through guided exercises and creative prompts, you’ll learn to use your camera as a tool for presence, reflection, and personal expression. Bring your own imagemaking device. Open to all levels—no prior experience needed! Six-Week Schedule Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31 (skips May 17) Visit: Photography and Mindfulness (Six week course) ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

"The Valley of Shadows" - Presented by Write Out Loud and the Friends of the Villa Montezuma. Before pianist, Spiritualist, and writer Jesse Shepard became a world traveler and performer he was an immigrant boy growing up on the Illinois prairie in the time of comets, religious revivalism, and anti-slavery conflicts. Hear stories and song as he recalls scenes from his youth as the young United States of America reckons with its own sense of Self and Union. In a unique and lyrical series of vignettes, Jesse Shepard, writing under his pen name "Francis Grierson," paints an optimistic and enchanting picture of a people and place shimmering on the brink of change. Performed in the gorgeous Music Room of Jesse Shepard's own Palace of the Arts - the 1887 masterpiece Villa Montezuma. Local non-metered street parking in the residential neighborhood. Please note that the Villa Montezuma Museum is a historic structure with no elevator. No internal recording or photography. Visit: https://writeoutloud.ticketspice.com/the-valley-of-shadows

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Local Roots Kombucha. Local Roots began with the simple goal of creating a better-for-you alcohol that gives back to the local community as much as it does your gut. The name Local Roots was derived from our passion for bringing people together, sharing and instilling a sense of community. The word ‘local’ is defined by belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, while ‘roots’ is defined as being established deeply with a purpose. Our name is our badge on honor and our brand ethos is centered around always abiding by the culture personified in our brand name. Under 21 policy: Please contact Local Roots Kombucha for details regarding underage entry Visit: Bonsai Workshop at Local Roots Kombucha Bonsai Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Plant-Based Cooking: National Pizza Day Tasting & Technique TASTING: Sample and rate locally made vegan pizza delivered and commercially made vegan pizzas hot out of the oven Try them, rate them, we'll pick a winner! TECHNIQUE: Learn the art of making pizza from scratch at home. Explore the tools and equipment used and a variety of inspirational plant-based sauces and toppings. It's a National Pizza Day Culinary Arts Challenge!

Set sail for an evening of raucous adventure and rollicking laughter as Grossmont College Theatre Arts presents "The Pirates of Penzance!" This timeless comic opera by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan will sweep audiences off their feet with its infectious melodies, zany characters, and madcap wit. Directed and choreographed by Melissa Glasgow, with musical direction by Patrick Marion, "The Pirates of Penzance" will run March 20-27 at Grossmont College’s Performing & Visual Arts Center Stage. The production brings a fresh, dynamic energy to this beloved classic while honoring the rich tradition of Gilbert and Sullivan’s razor-sharp satire and high-spirited hijinks. "The Pirates of Penzance" follows the story of Frederic, a young man mistakenly apprenticed to a band of soft-hearted pirates. As he completes his term of service, he vows to dedicate himself to eradicating piracy—until a technicality binds him to the pirates indefinitely. Along the way, he encounters the beautiful Mabel, her eccentric father, Major-General Stanley, and a bumbling squad of police officers who are more charming than effective. What ensues is a delightful blend of romance, mistaken identity, and uproarious wordplay that has delighted audiences for over a century. “We are thrilled to bring this spirited, sidesplitting production to our audiences,” says director Melissa Glasgow. “With its unforgettable music, clever lyrics, and uproarious antics, “The Pirates of Penzance” is a theatrical treat for all ages.” The stellar cast features: Izzy Newman as Mabel, Drew Low as Frederic, Erica Rose as Ruth, Cameron Avendano as the Pirate King, Kaylee Kloberdanz as the Major General, Ryan Robbins as the Sergeant of Police, Iker Leal as Samuel (u/s Frederic), London Smith as Edith, Lizzie Cisneros as Kate (u/s Ruth), and Prizzy Rogers as Isabel. Ensemble: Amelie Padilla (Daughter, u/s Mabel), Alexi Ayer (Daughter, u/s Major General), Cali Stainbrook (Daughter, u/s Isabel), Maxine Levesque (Daughter; u/s Edith), Christina Salzano Ponce (Daughter, u/s Kate), Tori Mitchell (Daughter), Jorge Grave Rodriguez (Pirate/Cop), Ace N Spadesz (Pirate/Cop), Jordan Shepard (Pirate/Cop), Aubrey Schreier (Pirate/Cop), Camille Garo (Pirate/Cop), Armin Schwartzman (Pirate/Cop, Associate Choreographer), Joe Provo (Pirate/Cop, u/s Sergeant), Ray Newton (Pirate/Cop, u/s Pirate King). Swing: JD Edwards (Swing for Pirates/Cops, u/s Samuel). Join us for a night of piratical fun, soaring vocals, and swashbuckling spectacle as Grossmont College Theatre Arts sets sail with The Pirates of Penzance! The Theatre Arts Department at Grossmont College is renowned for its critically acclaimed productions. It provides a professional entry to practice their craft both on stage and behind the scenes and has instructors with credits at prestigious theaters such as La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe and original Broadway productions, including the Tony Award-winning Come From Away. Visit: https://gcccd.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=35

The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival returns to San Diego June 18 to June 28, 2025. The annual summer festival is a highlight of the classical music calendar and the country’s largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras. Under the baton of Maestro Michael Francis, who returns for his 11th year as music director and conductor, the 2025 festival features six, unique performances at two venues, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater. The festival, the largest Mozart celebration in North America, opens with a must-hear performance of Mozart’s newly discovered Serenade in C Major. Featuring musicians from top U.S. orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra and more, Mainly Mozart’s All-Star Orchestra is the only orchestra of its kind in the country. At The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, each concert will be preceded by new Mozart-themed pre-concert talks or mini-concerts at 6 p.m. in The JAI, which will be included in the base ticket price. At the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater, attendees will now be able to bring in their own food and (non-alcoholic) beverages. Guests are also welcome to bring their own picnic spreads, with new grass-seating areas, and picnic music provided by Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra ensembles throughout the venue. Time: All concerts start at 7 p.m. Where: June 21 and 28: Epstein Family Amphitheater | 9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego, CA 92093 June 18, 20, 24 and 26: The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center | 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Cost: boxoffice@mainlymozart.org Single tickets for individual concerts at The Conrad range from $65-$149. Single tickets for individual concerts at Epstein Family Amphitheater range from $25 -$149. Ticket Link: https://www.mainlymozart.org/allstar Box office phone: (619) 955-8273 or boxoffice@mainlymozart.org Mainly Mozart on Facebook / Instagram

"King: In the Wilderness" documentary (2018, TV-14, 1h 51m) Friday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. at the Carlsbad Dove Library In honor of Black History Month this February, we are proud to present a documentary that explores the final months of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. Dr. King's legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of American history over the past 70 years. This film provides an intimate look at his last months, marked by personal struggle and doubt, as he and his closest advisors wrestled with the belief that his role as a leading advocate for change had come to an end.

Adjunct faculty in USD’s College of Arts and Sciences said the university cut courses without bargaining over the impact on union members.

The White House said that starting just after midnight that goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union would face tariff rates of 10% or higher.

Anthony Wallace is the producer of The Finest, a documentary and interview style podcast that covers the people, stories and art that are redefining culture in San Diego.