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Have you ever attended a live podcast recording? Join podcast host Anthony Thomas for a live podcast session and conversation with special guest, teenage jazz prodigy and composer, Kahlil Childs for the podcast, "A Long Way from the Block." "A Long Way from the Block" features conversations with artists, activists, athletes, and other compelling individuals about their personal journeys and the influences that shaped them. From jazz musicians, coaches, to martial artists, and many others, these stories explore how passion and craft can take us to different corners of the world. Anthony Thomas is the executive producer of "A Long Way from the Block," which gives him the opportunity to share with listeners his interest in people and the great stories of their lives. Growing up in San Diego, he came across all types of folks who had some type of influence over him. As he became older and stretched to see outside of his city limits either through conversation, books, music or traveling, he gained a different perspective on the importance of culture, art, wisdom and what it means to be “educated.” Don’t let his age fool you: Kahlil Childs is the leader of the Kahlil Childs Quartet and a member of the Rob Thorsen Quartet, which features some of the finest professional musicians in San Diego. He specializes in alto sax and also plays soprano, tenor, and baritone saxophones, as well as bass clarinet and flute. He currently studies with Detroit legend and Grammy Award–winning musician/producer Kamau Kenyatta, and has also studied with renowned saxophonist Charles McPherson. Kahlil is a featured player in the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory under the directorship of renowned trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/long-way-block-498500 Anthony Thomas on Instagram

Cinema Junkie's weekend picks include "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" and Adult Swim's "Primal."

Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) is proud to honor Christopher and Tracy Williams with the third annual Kathy Brombacher Lifetime Theatre Achievement Award and Colleen O’Harra with the second annual Hattie “Sunshine” Brooks Award for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Oceanside, California. The awards will be presented during OTC’s 2025 Gala Celebration, Garden Party Gala, on Saturday, September 21, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at El Corazon Senior Center (3480 Village Commercial Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056). The afternoon celebration will feature live entertainment, refreshments, a silent auction, and a live auction. This special event is a fundraiser in support of OTC’s mission to enrich the community through live theatre, arts education, and cultural programming. As a cultural hub at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater, OTC is dedicated to producing thought-provoking work, spotlighting local talent, and fostering meaningful connections through the shared experience of the arts in Oceanside. - Early Bird Single Ticket (Until August 15): $150 - Regular Single Ticket: $175 - Early Bird Table Sponsor (Total of 8 Guests): $1,000 - Table Sponsor (Total of 8 Guests): $1,500 Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Sketchers say making art together in urban environments allows them to create a record of a moment and to notice a little bit more about the city they see every day.

Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal is an emerging biodesigner and architect developing sustainable material alternatives — and he thinks he may have found something big.

Catalina Island is home to a wide array of plants and animals that occur nowhere in the world. Artists, photographers, scientists, and nature lovers are drawn to Catalina for its astonishingly colorful beauty. Join us as we discuss the chromatic world of plants on Catalina and celebrate the island’s year-round displays of color. Kevin Alison serves as the Native Plant Manager for Catalina Island, where he leverages his expertise in conservation, restoration, and horticulture to prevent the extinction of native plants. Kevin specializes in advanced propagation techniques such as plant tissue culture to conserve rare, endangered, and challenging-to-grow plants of Catalina. Kevin grew up in Corona del Mar before graduating from the University of Hawaii and the University of California Irvine. The California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is FREE! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Comic Savvy! WHEN: Friday, January 23, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Little Fish Comic Book Studio on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at The FRONT Gallery for the opening of "Border Ecologies: Between Water and Land" on Saturday, January 24, from 4-6 p.m. Presented by The Border Design Lab in partnership with Promotora de las Bellas Artes, this exhibition explores conservation, coastal protection, and urban resilience at the U.S.-Mexico border through architectural research, community engagement, and student-led work. The exhibition will be on view through January 31. Únase a nosotros en la Galería The FRONT para la inauguración de "Border Ecologies: Between Water and Land" el sábado 24 de enero, de 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Presentada por The Border Design Lab en colaboración con Promotora de las Bellas Artes, esta exposición explora la conservación, la protección costera y la resiliencia urbana en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México a través de la investigación arquitectónica, la participación comunitaria y el trabajo realizado por estudiantes. La exposición estará abierta al público hasta el 31 de enero. The Front Arte & Cultura on Facebook / Instagram

Join Benjamin Cole, Director of Theatre School Education and Outreach at North Coast Repertory Theatre, for a lively conversation about how to act Shakespeare. Don’t miss this special event as there will also be live demonstrations of the principles discussed. With over 20 years of professional acting experience, Ben has been seen on stage locally at The Old Globe, The La Jolla Playhouse, North Coast Repertory Theatre, and many others. In addition to his work at NCRT, he is an adjunct professor of Theatre at Grossmont College. Ben earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Western Illinois University, his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing from Central Michigan University and studied acting through New York University in Ireland. He has experience acting, teaching, directing, and fight choreographing all over the country including work with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

The festival runs through Feb. 4 in person at Dave & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, with virtual screenings starting Feb. 5.