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Join us for an evening of deep connection and honest conversation at the next Rise Up Circle event. In an intimate and welcoming space, we’ll gather for a powerful panel discussion exploring what it truly means to evolve beyond fear. Together, our speakers will share their personal journeys—unpacking the fears that have shaped them, the pivotal moments that sparked transformation, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown. Through storytelling, reflection, and open dialogue, we’ll explore how to embrace fear as a guide rather than a barrier. Expect an evening where vulnerability meets empowerment—where you’ll not only hear inspiring stories but also connect with a like-minded community seeking growth, healing, and evolution. Whether you’re navigating personal or professional transitions, this conversation will offer the insight and encouragement you need to take your next step forward. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rise-evolve-evolving-beyond-fear-tickets-1271176145069?aff=oddtdtcreator

"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

The majority opinion in each case was written by one of the court's liberals, proving that liberals too can rule for religion, for gun manufacturers, and for a woman claiming she was discriminated against on the job for being straight.

At the East Wind Foundation, in the heart of Los Angeles' Chinatown, young people dedicate their after-school hours and weekends to practice the traditional folk art of lion dancing.

Apple TV+ must be happy about how many nominations they've raked in this year for hit shows including Severance and The Studio, NPR critic Linda Holmes says.

The San Diego Early Music Society is thrilled to welcome back Stile Antico for the performance of their program "Palestrina in the Eternal City." The wonderful twelve-piece vocal ensemble will celebrate both its 20th season and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s 500th birthday. The program explores the music Palestrina would have sung at the Sistine Chapel, the changes in his style demanded by the Counter-Reformation, his tragic personal life, and his influence on his successors. The repertoire is sumptuous, including several of Palestrina’s most beloved and timeless motets, gems by other leading composers active in Rome. The concert will be held at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on April 5th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available on the society’s website. The San Diego Early Music Society was founded in 1981 to showcase music of the medieval, Baroque, and Renaissance periods. Every year, the Society brings in talent from across the globe to perform on period instruments in venues around the San Diego community. The San Diego Early Music Society can be contacted by phone at (619) 291-8246, by email at sdems@sdems.org Visit: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/sdems/876/event/1393077 Stile Antico on Instagram and Facebook

Every stride at "Walk Like MADD" in Temecula brings us closer to ending impaired driving, a public safety crisis that claimed 1,479 lives in California in 2022. On March 29, impaired driving survivors, victims’ families, law enforcement, and advocates will rally at Linfield Christian School for the "Walk Like MADD" 5K, a powerful event that brings the community together to raise money that directly funds MADD’s 24/7 free victim services. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a movement. With impaired driving fatalities surging 33% nationwide since 2019 and accounting for more than one-third of all traffic deaths in California-–this year’s "Walk Like MADD" is more critical than ever. Participants will share personal stories of loss, survival, and resilience—stories that underscore the toll of impaired driving and the urgency to act now. Funds raised from "Walk Like MADD" provide critical support for MADD’s free 24/7 victim services, including: - Assistance with crime victim compensation - Guidance through the criminal and civil justice systems - Court accompaniment for hearings and trials - Help with victim impact statements - Emotional support for victims and their loved ones - Connections to other victims and survivors with shared experiences - Referrals to additional resources and support groups Register MADD on Instagram and Facebook

This event has been cancelled Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Academy invites young performers to audition for Broadway by the Beach, a collaborative cabaret celebrating the creativity and talent of OTC’s Youth Academy programs. Auditions will take place on April 15 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA). This exciting production offers opportunities for solo, duet, and group performances—don’t miss your chance to take the stage and shine! Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Early spring is a time of change as our winter birds depart on their long migrations north to their nesting grounds, and the wildflower fashion show begins. Say goodbye to aerial acrobatics of our winter flocks of shorebirds, as we welcome the purple haze of wild heliotrope, the cheerful orange flags of wind poppy and the snow-white splash of popcorn flower – like a popcorn machine gone wild! We’ll keep an eye out for Climbing milkweed and Nuttall’s lotus too! The event is weather permitting. Wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what you will see. Adults – Accessible Trail – Registration Required San Elijo Lagoon (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-2025-03-08/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. This episode investigates the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences, spanning technology, engineering, biology, math, and the climate emergency. Nature, space, algorithms, and more serve as inspiration for artists connecting their work to the world around them, from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico to the computer science labs of MIT to NASA.