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Join us for an in-studio art making experience. Come explore art making in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Join us and create work using mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media and explore your creativity. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance, at 9:50 a.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Start your garden with confidence. New to gardening or looking to strengthen your basics? This comprehensive class covers the essential skills every gardener needs: understanding soil, proper watering techniques, fertilizing fundamentals, plant selection for San Diego's climate, and seasonal timing. Learn the "why" behind gardening practices and gain confidence to grow anything from vegetables to flowers. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their knowledge. Since 1972, we've focused on simple growing methods, time-tested advice, and locally-grown plants. We'd love to invite you down to our open-air canyon classroom for casual learning, informed by over 50 years of experience. Free to attend, no RSVP required. Class times can change or shift, we recommend you check our website for the most up-to-date (cityfarmersnursery.com). Parking Notice for Class Participants If you're attending a free class and are able to walk a short distance, please consider parking on Altadena Ave and walking over. This keeps our lot available for customers shopping at our three businesses who may be on tight schedules. When classes fill up, a full parking lot can prevent other shoppers from visiting our stores. By parking on the street, you help ensure everyone can access our businesses. Planning to shop? No worries! You can easily swing back through our "Loading Zone" after class for convenient drive-up loading of bulky purchases—no parking required. To sign up for our monthly email which includes class schedule: https://cityfarmersnursery.com/newsletter City Farmers Nursery on Facebook / Instagram

Be part of the Art of Reading Book Club, where art, literature, and art history converge. Join fellow Museum Members as we discuss, "Camille Pissarro: The Audacity of Impressionism by Anka Muhlstein," named a Best Book of 2023 by The New Yorker. "The Audacity of Impressionism" is an engaging biography that explores Camille Pissarro—often called the father of Impressionism—and how his Jewish heritage and independent spirit shaped his life and art, drawing on his work, letters, and close relationships with artists like Monet, Degas, and Cézanne. Coffee and light snacks will be served. The book club will be followed by a docent-led tour of art works relating to the book. Please save your spot by Wednesday, February 11, by clicking here. Prior to entry all participants are required to check in at the SDMA rotunda admissions desk, after which you will meet in the Museum boardroom. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome’s fearsome gladiators? A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women also fought in the arena.

President Trump said on Tuesday Iran made a valuable offer to reach a deal with the United States, in talks that Iran has denied are taking place. "We've won this. This war has been won," Trump said.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Succulent Heart Workshop on Thursday, February 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Handmake a succulent heart as tabletop decor, or gift it to a loved one! It lasts for months, so you can enjoy its beauty all season long. A team will guide you through the design and assembly process. All materials, including succulent cuttings grown at the Garden, are provided, no prior experience required! Admission is $65 for members and $75 for non-members. Please register online before February 7. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

In this two-hour workshop, we will explore how to go From Journal Writing to Memoir Craft. There is a difference between the personal practice of journaling and writing stories to publish for others to read. Discover ways that journaling can help you write your memoir, deepen your story, and support you as a writer. Learn gentle memoir craft tools that help transform experience into compelling, resonant narrative. In this workshop, Lynda will share her own experience of crossing the bridge from journaling to memoir writing and how she has also blended the two crafts in support of one another. Your journal holds powerful stories waiting to be shaped into memoir with clarity, care, and intention. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home. This guided tour will inspire all to watch and listen for various birds that rest in – and fly across – the salt marsh and mudflats. No matter the season, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. Our Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 9+ – Registration Required RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/discovery-tour-february-7-2026/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The 79th Latino Book & Family Festival (LBFF) returns to North San Diego, bigger than ever. This free family-friendly event will be held in tandem with the MiraCosta STREAM Festival, offering a day full of fun activities celebrating literacy, cultura, community, and Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. Attendees of all ages can engage with over 35 Latino authors and International Latino Book Award Winning Authors in the Authors Village, access bilingual health screenings in the Health Village provided by local health providers, and explore educational pathways in the Education Village. Highlighting the intersection of culture and craft, the Cruisin’ Village will showcase Chicano art through a curated lowrider display. The day also features unforgettable keynote speakers, incredible live performances on the Entertainment Stage, inspiring author readings in the Cafecito and Storytelling Stage, and a dedicated Children's Village hosted by local libraries and preschools. This is an event you won't want to miss! **STREAM Festival 12-3 p.m. To sign up as an Author, Exhibitor, or Sponsor, visit www.lbff.us

Local leaders report already-strapped police departments racked up overtime bills in the millions while others report a multi-million dollar hit to business during the worst ICE surges.