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Alden Global Capital, The San Diego Union-Tribune’s new owner, quietly ceased publication of the UT En Español, ending a nearly 25-year run.

From the gallery: Printmaking, painting, ceramics, drawings, sculptures and more! Come see what students have produced in our Studio Art classes. The Spring 2023 Student Art Exhibition was juried by Art Produce director Lynn Susholtz. During the reception light refreshments will be served and student awards will be presented. Also, during the event, check out our student art sale where one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, pottery, stickers, cards will be available for purchase. Celebrate the end of the school year with us! We'll also present large scale fabric woodcut prints that were produced by students from the Arts Club and printmaking class using a steamroller! All aspects of the exhibition were designed and executed by the San Diego Mesa College Museum Studies class under the direction of Professor Alessandra Moctezuma and Gallery Coordinator Jenny Armer. The image for the invitation was designed by Museum Studies student Caitlin Garcia. Events: Reception and student art sale: Thursday, May 4, 4-7 p.m., Art Gallery FA 103. Parking and other information: Free parking in Lot #1 for the Opening Reception night only. Park in Faculty spaces only. For regular gallery hours (M-Th, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment), park in student spots in Parking Lot #1 and purchase a ticket by the machines for $1 per hour, or use the ParkMobileApp from a smart device. The campus code for Mesa College is 21003 ALL OUR EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THIS EXHIBITION CONTAINS NUDITY. Related links: San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery on Instagram | Facebook

Broadway San Diego presents '1776': What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? The Tony Award-winning Best Musical 1776 catapults to blazing new life in a thrillingly new production from directors Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress). New York Magazine/Vulture says, “it’s an absolute blast!” Suddenly, the songs, humor, and passion of this musical masterpiece soar as never before. A glorious multiracial cast of female, transgender, and nonbinary actors portrays the fiery founders of this country, putting history in the hands of the humans who were left out the first time around—and the result is an epic show of passion, debate, and roof-raising musical fireworks. Experience “a 1776 worth celebrating!” (Variety) “It pulsates with energy and snaps with attitude.” You may never think about our country—who we are and why—the same way again. Rating: Recommended for ages 9+. Please note guests under age five are not permitted to enter. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Related links: Broadway San Diego on Instagram | Facebook

From the gallery: Join us May 13th 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. for “Bodegón Contemporáneo Fronterizo,” new works by Pablo Castañeda. Pablo Castañeda @castaneda.pablo: born in Mexicali, the capital city of Baja California, in 1973. Castañeda has shown throughout the United States and internationally. The new exhibition “Bodegón Contemporáneo Fronterizo” will be the artist's first solo exhibition in San Diego. Related links: Bread and Salt | Instagram

From the gallery: Wendell Kling transforms the Athenaeum's gallery and windows with light, color, and cut paper silhouetted imagery to create a peaceful, contemplative retreat. Taking inspiration from temples of various belief systems, A Coruscating Sanctuary provides a platform for the activities that take place within. Kineto-luminescent furnishings and lights orient participants to the central “altar” and matching lectern. Here, the sanctuary invites visitors to participate in quiet reflection, readings, and occasional activations in the exchange of philosophies through poetry, sound, movement, and performance. Wendell M. Kling is a Southern California based interdisciplinary artist and educator. Kling's work is grounded in contemporary interdisciplinary practice that often incorporates sculptural objects with two-dimensional media, installation, performance, and film. The artist received a BA and MFA in studio art from UCSD in 1989 and 2000 respectively and has exhibited locally and nationally at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, Ship in the Woods, Bread & Salt, Art Basel Miami (2005), Thrust Projects in New York, and MAK Center for Art and Architecture in Los Angeles. Kling is currently professor of sculpture and new genres at San Diego Mesa College. Events: Opening Reception: Friday, May 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Gallery Walk-through: Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.; free admission Artist Talk: Thursday, June 15, 6:30 p.m.; Tickets: $15/$20/$5 Exhibition activations: Poetry Reading on Friday, May 19, at 6 PM, with poet Adrian Arancibia Poetry and Contrabass on Saturday, May 27, at 2 PM, with poet Jerome Rothenberg and poet and bassist Mark Dresser Musical Performance on Friday, June 2, at 6 PM, with musician Sam Lopez Related links: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram | Facebook

Why does Iowa dominate the political conversation every four years around this time, and how do the caucuses even work? Let's explore why they matter in 2024.

In this innovative concert we take a musical journey depicting the passing of a day, each short piece representing its progress—from sunrise all the way to the sparkling moonlight. We conclude with Mozart’s masterful string quintet in c minor, which he himself described as “night music.” Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano; Steven Copes, Erin Keefe, Blake Pouliot, violins; Rebecca Albers, Maiya Papach, Masumi Per Rostad, Itsuki Yamamoto*, violas; Oliver Herbert, cello; Timothy Cobb, bass; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anton Rist, clarinet; Roman Rabinovich, piano; Julie Smith-Phillips, harp *Fellowship Artist

From the organizers: Prepare to be transported into the realm of La Lucha, created by award-winning designer David I. Reynoso of Optika Moderna (WOW Festival's sold-out hits Waking La Llorona and Las Quinceañeras) and inspired by the high-flying maneuvers of Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling. In this Without Walls world-premiere immersive experience — a partnership between La Jolla Playhouse and MCASD — mysterious opticians will guide you into a realm of forbidden loves, dangerous secrets and ringside thrills. Secure your spot now and join this adventure, named by No Proscenium as one of the most-anticipated works of 2023! Performance run: April 27 - June 4, 2023 Where: MCASD's Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building in Downtown (1100 Kettner Blvd.) For information about parking, performance length and more details, please consult the FAQs of this experience here. 60 minutes with an added Cantina experience at the end for cocktails and light bites. For the best experience, please plan at least 2 hours for this immersive event. Recommended for ages 15 and over. VIP experience for ages 21+. Please note: Tickets will be sold for secure purchase through Fever, our official ticketing partner for La Lucha. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram | Facebook MCASD on Instagram | Facebook Optika Moderna on Instagram

Brahms and Mahler face hope and loss in two very different ways—Brahms with his ravishing and intimate horn trio (featuring the principal horn of the Berlin Philharmonic, Stefan Dohr) and Mahler with a grand and epic work, essentially a symphony for two singers and orchestra, heard here in an arrangement for chamber orchestra of virtuoso players and two of the world’s finest singers, all led by maestro Alan Gilbert.

From the La Jolla Music Society: This festival we delight in the unknown, the surprising and the unexpected. In that spirit, music director Inon Barnatan has created a concert program for opening night that will not be disclosed in advance and which, like an Omakase meal at a sushi restaurant, invites you to trust the chef to create an unforgettable experience. Superstar conductor Alan Gilbert, principal conductor of Hamburg’s Elbephilharmonie and former music director of the New York Philharmonic, leads an all-star cast of musicians in an unmissable program of chamber and orchestral works, including a virtuosic showstopper, a lush symphony, and an iconic piano concerto.