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Join artist and art educator Christy Ross for a Halloween paint & sip! Be ready for a night of creativity, fun and boo-tiful Halloween art! Ages 12 and up welcome (child must be accompanied by parent)! $55 - Includes 2 hour class, all supplies, apron, coffee drink of choice and light appetizers. Costumes welcome! For more information visit: christyross.art Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Art meets activism at Lens of Liberation—a youth-led initiative with the support of teaching artists Ale Uzarraga, Lorain Khalil Rihan, Magdalena Ramirez, and Outside the Lens. Join us at the Soap Factory on Sunday September 22, 2024 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. This event showcases thought-provoking artworks created by young Mexican American and Chicanx youth exploring the social, historical, and cultural forces that have shaped their communities through art. Join us in celebrating the voices of young artists who share their unique perspectives, concerns, and hopes for the future. This is more than an exhibition—it’s an interactive opportunity to expand understanding, foster empathy, and inspire collective action through hands-on activities and community dialogue. El arte se encuentra con el activismo en Lens of Liberation (Lente de Liberación), una iniciativa liderada por jóvenes con el apoyo de las artistas docentes Ale Uzarraga, Lorain Khalil Rihan, Magdalena Ramirez y de Outside the Lens. Acompáñanos en Soap Factory el domingo 22 de septiembre de 2024 de 1 p.m. a 4 p.m. En este evento se exhibirán obras de arte provocativas creadas por jóvenes Mexicoamericanos y Chicanxs que exploran las fuerzas sociales, históricas y culturales que han dado forma a sus comunidades a través del arte. Celebremos las voces de artistas jóvenes que comparten sus perspectivas, preocupaciones y esperanzas únicas para el futuro. Este evento es más que una exposición: es una oportunidad interactiva para ampliar la comprensión, fomentar la empatía e inspirar la acción colectiva a través de actividades prácticas y el diálogo comunitario. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outside-the-lens-presents-lens-of-liberationlente-de-liberacion-tickets-1000387404657 Lens of Liberation Podcast on Instagram

About 11 million Americans are related to an immigrant without legal status in the U.S. As President-elect Trump ramps up promises of mass deportations, these families are having hard conversations.

It's exactly what it sounds like. Celebrate our 150th birthday at the Big Block Party! Enjoy free admission to the Museum all day. Donations are appreciated as part of our Giving Day! Our birthday wish is for 150 friends like you to help us raise $50,000 on Giving Day, October 19. You can donate online here, and there will also be opportunities to donate in person at the Block Party. Join us on the South steps—near the fountain—for a proclamation from Mayor Todd Gloria at 9:30 AM to kick off the Block Party. Get the deal of a century and enjoy 50% off membership, onsite only. The littles can play interactive games and activities in our new Nature Trail with some community partners from San Diego Canyonlands, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Earth Discovery Institute, and more. Get a first look at our new 8,000-square-foot Paleontology Center and the new collections exhibition being built in the basement. Walk through 150 years of our history in our Library and check out historical photographs, specimens, and more. Meet and learn from our scientists. See our newest film, T. REX, for just $5 per person. Snack on food from our new cafe vendor, The Craft Taco, and explore our new retail store partner, Gold Leaf. Pop up to our rooftop bar for a cocktail and the best views of Balboa Park. Visit with our Balboa Park neighbors from the San Diego Railroad Museum, Balboa Art Conservation Center, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Forever Balboa Park, House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, the San Diego History Center, and the Fleet Science Center. And more from the Anza-Borrego Foundation, Barona Cultural Center & Museum, Botanical Community Development Initiatives, Coronado Public Library, Des Border, Endangered Concepts, Fauna del Noroeste, Friends of Famosa Slough, Friends of Rose Creek, I Love A Clean San Diego, Lakeside's River Park Conservancy, National Marine Mammal Foundation, Queer Science Society, San Diego 350, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego River Park Foundation, San Diego Tracking Team, Terra Peninsular, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Turgid Succulents, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Related links: San Diego Natural History Museum: website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesdays, July 15 - Aug. 5, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. Explore the fascinating world of bugs, their beauty, and ecological importance. From pollinators and insect predators to the clean-up crews purifying our planet, scientists examine the decline of these essential yet least appreciated creatures.

La Jolla Playhouse's Eric Keen-Louie describes Eboni Booth's Pulitzer-winning play as a moving reflection on how kindness and connection can change lives.

Fridays, 9 a.m. - 12:30p.m. October 4–25 (4 weeks, 14 total hours of instruction) On location at Children’s Pool in La Jolla Working outdoors in the landscape is always inspiring—each moment and every place is unique and beautiful. Plein air painting is an excellent way to learn about oil painting technique and triumph over creative issues while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow artists. The class will emphasize value study, landscape composition, and color theory using a limited palette taught through demonstration and individual instruction. The first class will meet at the Children’s Pool Lifeguard Station, 850 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, 92037. Materials: Oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Lemon,* Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White (large tube,) Cadmium Orange Pure. Brushes: Robert Simmons white natural bristle flat # 40F, sizes 2,3, 4, and 6, and a small, pointed sable brush for detail; small steel palette knife. Other: portable easel; Compose-It Grid 6-in-1; several 6” x 8” or 8” x 10” canvas boards; Gamsol odorless solvent; small cup or container; 12” x 16” wooden palette; paper towels; sun hat; old shirt. * Buy only pure Cadmium colors—not hues. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/9?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=66d20932ac28221b1eab8733&ss_email_id=66e0ad17c887770c30ee4146&ss_campaign_name=ACOUSTIC+EVENINGS+%7C+SD+MODERNISM+LECTURES+%7C+CHAMBER+MUSIC+SERIES+&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-09-10T20%3A33%3A48Z Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The arts residency program is back after a pandemic pause, and the concert series continues.

Justin Sun uploaded a video of himself eating the $6.2 million absurdist piece conceptualized by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

Academic workers on the 23 campuses of California State University are rallying for a new contract. In other news, the Auto Club of Southern California says they are seeing the third fastest week-over-week gas price increase they’ve ever recorded in Southern California. We tell you when gas prices should go down. Plus, the Oceanside Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit titled, “Art For The People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection.” It features art created during the Great Depression through World War 2.