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From San Diego weekend arts preview (KPBS feature): Minerva Cuevas' new exhibition at ICA North is literally coated in oil. The next artist in residence at the Encinitas branch of the new Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego is the Mexico City-based interdisciplinary, conceptual artist. There are three distinct parts to this exhibition: one is a gigantic mural, with red paint and black oil, with an easy-to-imagine fantasy world where the oil has taken over the natural world. Another is sculptural displays of vintage oil and petroleum-based products and advertisements, sprouting with plastic flowers. The third, my favorites of the exhibition, are landscape paintings — think serene ocean waves gently lapping against a rocky coastline. Cuevas dips the edge of each canvas in a viscous tar used for asphalt and roads ("chapopote" in Spanish). The tar adheres but oozes thickly off the canvas, ultimately drying into a sculptural element that's equal parts ominous symbolism and grotesque, ink-black stalactites. — Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Exhibition details: Cuevas' work will be on view at ICA North from Saturday, Feb. 19 through May 1, 2022. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Make a reservation here. Free/pay as you wish. Cuevas' studio work hours are February 19, 20, 26, 27, and March 5 from 3-5 p.m. Opening reception: Friday, Feb. 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with music from DJ Sam Sega and an artist talk/Q&A. RSVP here. Related links: ICA San Diego on Instagram ICA San Diego on Facebook The New Institute Of Contemporary Art San Diego Wants To Question Everything (KPBS feature)

Celebrating 50 Years of San Diego Dance Theater! This celebratory dance performance will feature dances that span the life of San Diego Dance Theatre. Repertory from 1988, 2004, 2010, and two 2022 premieres will grace the Light Box Theater. Dance-makers include former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs, Artistic Director Terry Wilson, Guest Katie Stevinson-Nollet, and Guest Odessa Uno. Date | Friday 18 and Saturday 19 of February at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 20 at 2:30 p.m. Location | Light Box Theatre Get tickets here! General admission: $30 Military admission: $15 Student admission: $20 For more information, please visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org/belonging or call (619) 225-1803.

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Richard Lederer’s Dr. Grammar Guy! After his sold-out performance of Amazing Words and other shows over the years, North Coast Repertory Theatre brings back Dr. Lederer with his newest performance on Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. About the show: The San Diego Union Tribune history quizmaster and language columnist will illuminate essential grammar, usage, and punctuation, including the terminal preposition, split infinitive, they as a third-person singular pronoun, and the utility of the serial comma. Everyone, even grammarphobes, will enjoy Dr. Lederer’s brand of language and learning dressed up to have fun. This is a benefit performance for North Coast Rep. It’s a fun evening of theatre! Come prepared to laugh and learn. Get tickets here! General admission is $25. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org/variety_night/grammar-guy or call (858) 481-1055.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Simple Pleasures, an Art Exhibition,” juried by award-winning artist, Thomas Franco. This watermedia exhibition runs Feb. 3 – 27, 2022 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Gallery is open Thursday - Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come and enjoy over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings by our very talented Members. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

Join me at my art studio for a free 30-minute demo as you watch and discover how to make hand-pulled monotype prints using oil sticks and simple art supplies. Information on R&F Pigment Sticks will be provided. After the demo, participants will receive a discount coupon for Guest Galería artwork and gifts. Demo Info: Sunday, February 27th 12:00pm - 12:30pm Seating for 8 on the patio RSVP to join Wine and photos always welcome! Location: Guest Galería @ Bernardo Winery 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte San Diego, CA 92128 For more information on this event and seat reservations please visit HERE! Guest Galería Facebook | Guest Galería Instagram