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Hustler rappers like Gunn traffic in street tales that feel larger than life. That doesn't mean they're not "real."

Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. KPBS 2. Discover artists and creators who prove that art is not just on a stage or a screen or the words on a page, but is truly in every part of our lives. Meet women big wave surfers, Latino baseball pioneers and an all-Black mountaineering team.

Singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus's new album Forever Is a Feeling features music written about "falling in love, falling out of love." She adds, "You have to destroy things in order to create things. And I did destroy a really beautiful life."

During the event we will reflect on the significance of the Juneteenth celebration, enjoy uplifting dance and gospel music performances, and host our 2nd annual flag raising and dessert. Dancing, Live Gospel Concert, Flag Raising 12–1 p.m. Celebratory Event (Location at the Performing Arts Center) 1–1:30 Flag Raising & Dessert (Location at the Jaguar Walk Patio)

Call for Artists The Off Track Gallery bi-annual Small Image Show is open to San Dieguito Art Guild members and also to nonmembers living in San Diego County. Cash awards will be awarded for Best Of Show and first place winners in five categories. 100 pieces will be selected to hang. Artwork will be in place for the Encinitas’ June 29 Art Night reception which runs from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Excellent sales potential due to local and tourist walk-in traffic. Commission for work sold is only 15%. Every piece of art must be no larger than 12” square — a creation perfect for affordable gifts. To enter the Small Image Show go to SanDieguitoArtGuild.com and click on “Small Image Show”. Entry Fees are paid online: members, up to 3 entries, $10 each; non-members, up to 3 entries, $13 each. Entry deadline is June 19 by noon. Take-in, hand-delivered to the Off Track Gallery is Tuesday, June 25 , 3-5:30 p.m. and pick up is Sunday or Monday, July 28 or 29, between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The judge for the Small Image Show is Wanda Honeycutt, who paints with watercolor, acrylic, and collage. Off Track Gallery, 937 South Coast Hwy 101, Suite C103, Encinitas, CA 92024. 760.942.3636 For more information or questions email OffTrackMonthlyShow@gmail.com.

The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides for parental leave and childcare benefits and promises more money to players.

Texas builders warn mass deportations of undocumented migrants could devastate the construction industry, threatening housing and infrastructure work in one of the nation's fastest-growing states.

Federal officials placed 1,300 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.

Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Celebrate the holidays with your ugliest Christmas sweater or favorite Christmas Onesie this season at Oceanside’s Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar and Cococabana. From 7 p.m. to close ring in the holiday season in Q&A’s moody ambiance and Cococabana’s bustling rooftop overlooking downtown Oceanside. The party will begin with two hours of early drink specials on refreshing libations like the Thirst Trap or Shanghai Sally at Cococabana or Q&A’s Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini or Autumn Spritz. Make a reservation