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Woodward Contemporary presents “Uncontained," a solo exhibition by acclaimed abstract painter Will Day, on view June 12 through July 11, with an opening reception June 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Day is known for large-scale, high-energy works created on raw canvas using unconventional tools. Day left a successful career in finance after 9/11 and fully committed to art. The result is work that is rooted in upheaval, unexpected and alive. Will Day on Facebook / Instagram

In a last-minute budget deal, California legislators accidentally exempted a broad category of industrial facilities from environmental review.

No two performances are alike. Every night, the audience draws from a custom tarot deck to determine how the show goes. "Flower. Fruit. Seed." is a solo storytelling show with a rotating slate of tales about women and apples — inheritance, revenge, nourishing grief, and the dangerous wildness of wanting. One storyteller, no script, no set. Just voice, memory, and a living repertoire drawn from folklore, fantasy, and the San Diego frontier. Or do the stories choose us? Pairs well with ambition, unacknowledged appetites, pie. Visit: https://sdfringe.org/events/flower-fruit-seed/ Emily Stamets: Website / Instagram / Facebook

Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a vibrant, all-ages Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Celebration on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Park Library (2802 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92105). This community-wide event is completely free, and no registration or RSVP is required. The celebration features an inspiring lineup of special presentations by local leaders, including Moana Alo M.Ed. (District Representative, Office of State Senator), Susan Delos Santos (Publisher, The Filipino Press), and Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan (Executive Director, San Diego State University Office of AANAPISI Affairs and the APIDA Center). Attendees will also enjoy live Hawaiian dance performances by Kaliloa O Kaleo’Onalani, an engaging cultural storytime, and complimentary refreshments. Additionally, children can participate in an interactive Q&A and a raffle for a chance to win a free copy of the featured book, "A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet". For more details, visit the official San Diego Public Library event page: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=350901

North County’s best night market, held monthly on the 3rd Friday at Local Roots Kombucha. Featuring 20+ diverse vendors with the most eco-friendly food, products and services in Southern California. Free Entry | Live Music | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Indulge in a spectacular selection of savories and sweets, including Pizza, Tacos, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Nachos, Samosas, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Curries, and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available. The Vista Sustainable Night Market is located at The Boochyard, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, cozy fire pits, and a stage, plus pool and other games. There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. This is a rain or shine event. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Legislators approved an audit of three of the state’s federally-funded fusion centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy.

Gershwin in Vienna Concert-Lecture presented by Levi Hammer, piano Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Levi Hammer’s solo piano album "Gershwin in Vienna" brings together his American roots and his current life in Europe, where he has lived for the last decade. The historical and musical connections between Gershwin, Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern are fascinating but rarely explored beyond a tantalizing footnote. At the Athenaeum, Hammer will play much of the album and speak about the musical parallels between Gershwin and the Viennese modernist masters. Paintings by Gershwin and Schoenberg—both accomplished painters!—will accompany Hammer’s performance of their music. In addition, the composers’ Californian connection will be highlighted in a short film shot on Gershwin’s own tennis court in Los Angeles in the 1930s—right where their legendary tennis matches took place. This program is also an artistic and personal self-portrait of Hammer himself as he describes growing from a child of the Great American Songbook to a conductor and pianist wrestling with the rigorous beauties of the Second Viennese School. Levi Hammer; photo credit: Denislav Matzel About Levi Hammer: Known for his remarkable range and versatility, Levi Hammer performs regularly as both a conductor and pianist. He has conducted orchestras across the United States and Europe, and his repertoire encompasses more than 70 operas. Additionally, he has prepared acclaimed operatic productions for major conductors, including Lorin Maazel, Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, and Gustavo Dudamel. Besides the standard repertoire, Hammer is an accomplished performer of both Baroque and contemporary music. As a pianist, he appears as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, and art song collaborator, and he has frequently performed Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier and Aaron Copland’s complete music for piano. “Where words fail, music speaks.” — Hans Christian Andersen Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join Wildlife Jewels for a special World Ocean Day Wildlife Walk along the beautiful La Jolla shoreline. Together, we’ll explore the unique coastal wildlife of La Jolla and share stories of the seabirds and marine mammals Wildlife Jewels regularly observes, documents, and helps support through our monitoring and rescue programs. Wildlife Jewels on Facebook / Instagram

First, Proposition 4 sets aside funding for border water quality projects, we’ll tell you how the funding will be split up and distributed. Then, pushback continues against Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget. Also, La Mesa is the latest city in the county to approve of new e-bike ordinances. And, as part of Earth Day coverage, we profile Dr. Plastic Picker.

April 30 of this year marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon. A new podcast shares the story of a former Marine's experience in that conflict— and the family connection that helped tell the story.