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Analysts say China's role as a mediator in the past suggests limits to what it may achieve when it comes to Ukraine.

Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's quintessential children's book of fractured fairy tales. Everything from "Chicken Little" to "The Gingerbread Man" gets a complete makeover. Fun music and witty narration accompany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around. You can enjoy "The Stinky Cheese Man And Other Fairly Stupid Tales" at the Casa del Prado Theatre on the following dates: Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m. Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10 at 2 p.m. Friday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. Get tickets here! Admission ranging from $16 to $18. For more information, please visit juniortheatre.com/shows/the-stinky-cheese-man-and-other-fairly-stupid-tales or call (619) 239-1311.

The city issued a curfew on Sunday night and plans another starting on Thursday in an effort to curb violence after two fatal shootings took place over the weekend.

Join us for the world premiere of "The Remarkable Mister Holmes," with a script by Omri Schein and David Ellenstein, lyrics by Omri Schein, and music by Daniel Lincoln. About the play: London 1890s. A string of baffling crimes challenges the world’s most notorious detective Sherlock Holmes and his new assistant. Not only do they sleuth and scrutinize — but they also sing! Fast-paced, outrageous, and irreverent: a loving homage to the original Arthur Conan Doyle tales. This world-premiere musical will thrill theatre lovers and Sherlock buffs alike. Directed by David Ellenstein. You can enjoy "The Remarkable Mister Holmes" at the North Coast REP Theatre on the following dates: Wednesday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 22 at 2 p.m. Friday, July 22 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 31 at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 3 at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 4 at 8 p.m. Friday, August 5 at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 6 at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 6 at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 7 at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 11 at 8 p.m. Friday, August 12 at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 13 at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 14 at 2 p.m. Get tickets here! Admission starts at $57. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org/production/the-remarkable-mr-holmes or call (858) 481-1055.

The 11th Annual Artists Guild Show Exhibition and Sale will feature over 100 works in an exciting variety of mediums and disciplines including painting, printmaking, fine art jewelry, sculpture, textile arts, photography, mixed media, and more. This year’s show Juror for selection and awards is Richard Stergulz. Daily from Saturday, June 11 through Sunday, July 10 during gallery hours. Location | The Fallbrook Art Center Admission: Exhibitions are $6 to the general public and free for Sponsors, Premier, Friends & Guild Members, Active Military, Under 18, and Students with College ID (for most exhibitions) For more information, please visit 11th Annual Artists Guild Show web site or call (760) 728-1414.

The collection of photographs that Dr. Larry Friedman put together reflects an emotional and intimate approach. He collected work that resonated with him, that spoke to him in a profound way. He was a fearless collector interested in contemporary work that challenged the notion of what photography can be. The images shown in Legacy: Larry Friedman Collection represent a range of processes like the artfully crafted Photoshop work of Dutch artist Ruud van Empel or the platinum/palladium imagery of Japanese artist Takeshi Shikama. Date | Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Museum of Photographic Arts This exhibit is available through September 11. Pay what you wich admission. For more information, please visit mopa.org/exhibitions/legacy-larry-friedman-collection or call (619) 238-7559.

Jed Fielding’s in-your-face street portraiture will take you right into his subjects' vivid lives. Getting in close range, his portraits allows us to feel these intimate interactions, moving beyond traditional photojournalism into personal encounters. His curious subjects reach for each other and for the photographer, too —at times it might feel like they’re reaching for us as well. In this exhibition, the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) visitors will see early works by Fielding, in addition to sections focused on his work in Naples, Italy and with blind students in Mexico City. A publication will accompany the exhibition and be available for sale through MOPA’s store. Date | Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Museum of Photographic Arts The exhibit is available through September 25. Pay what you wish admission. For more information, please visit mopa.org/exhibitions/encounter-photographs-jed-fielding or call (619) 238-7559.

The new LEGO Ferrari Build and Race has arrived at LEGOLAND California Resort. Featuring a life-size LEGO Ferrari F40, Build and Race puts you in the driver’s seat as you make your way through the “garage” to the “racetrack” using your creativity and imagination to build, test and race your own LEGO Ferrari. Build and Race features three zones. A LEGO pit crewmember will greet you as you enter the attraction, sharing Ferrari fun facts, race history, and showcasing themed LEGO race gear and awards. Once inside the garage, you’ll have the opportunity to sit in a life-size LEGO Ferrari F40 model and have your photo taken. The journey continues as you build your own LEGO Ferrari car to race at one of three racetracks. Each track offers different obstacles, challenges and a chance to clock in the fastest time. A DUPLO build zone offers younger guests the chance to drive their imagination and design their own creation out of bigger bricks as well! Get tickets here! Single-day park admission: $90 Multi-park admission: $100 Annual pass: $180 The LEGO Ferrari Build and Race experience is included with park admission. For more information, please visit legoland.com/california/things-to-do/theme-park/rides/lego-ferrari-build-race or call (888) 690-5346.

Join us for a writing practice that is generative, relaxing, and leads to larger word counts. If you join us, you will become a member of a supportive community of writers working on various writing projects. We will meet once a week, open each session with a check-in to set our intentions, a brief meditation, a five-minute free-write, and then write for 90 minutes. During the week, group members share publishing information, editor contacts, and Rebecca will help with pitching publications.

Enjoy a musical gumbo of melodic Jazz, Blues & Bossa with a spicy dash of New Orleans Juju! Noted pianist/singer and former San Diegan J. Riley Cain (aka John Cain) returns from his new hometown, New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, to perform with his fabulous jazz trio. Grant Clarkson, bass and Marly Waak, drums, round out the Trio. Please join us for an evening of great music, fun and entertainment! Date | Friday, June 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Location | La Jolla Community Center Get tickets here! General admission is $25. For more information, please visit ljcommunitycenter.org/specialevents or call (858) 459-0831.