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UC San Diego Library and San Diego Natural History Museum collaborate to highlight the beauty that emerges during scientific research.

This weekend in the arts: Lindsey Deaton receives the Larry T. Baza Arts and Culture Award at San Diego Pride and more.

Balboa Park's House of Ukraine presents a fundraising night of Ukrainian music and culture. Special guest performers Balaklava Blues will bring the ancient sounds of Ukraine to San Diego by performing stunning vocal polyphonies from the winter song traditions deeply ingrained in Ukrainian households worldwide. To ensure a prosperous new year, songs of good tidings will be sung, including Schedryk, the famous Ukrainian new years song that became Carol of the Bells. All proceeds from the event will go towards continuing House of Ukraine's humanitarian relief efforts.

Join us for candlelight yoga in the Museum, a uniquely grounding experience in the center of our historic rotunda. We’ll move and breathe together with Lunita Velásquez, a local certified yoga instructor, as the sun sets and rely on natural light and candles to set a calming mood. All are welcome, regardless of physical ability or yoga experience. People under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one for your practice. We encourage guests to wear layers and bring blocks, blankets, and/or any additional yoga accessories they would prefer that will support their practice. The Museum will have a limited number of clean blankets, blocks, and mats available to lend out if needed. The class will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Please plan ample time for parking within Balboa Park. Museum doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for check-in and to set up your mat. To maintain a quiet restorative experience for all, the Museum doors will be closed and locked at 5:40 p.m. Registration is available online and walk-ins are welcome. Learn more and register ahead of time through here. Follow Lunita on Instagram!

Join us for the 34th annual multicultural Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, hosted by Worldbeat Center and Stand Up For Justice. CELEBRATING UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most respected African-American leaders in history, this celebration is to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Even today his messages keep being relevant in the United States of America and all around the world. Worldbeat Cultural Center, located in Balboa Park, is celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with a family event with live music, guest speaker, vendors, and more. FEATURING Native American Drumming Natty Prophets Ione Angels Kooi Boy Hoodbotic Puppets Antoinette Rootsdawtah, Nichelle Monroe Pato Panton & the Now Generation AfroBeats Dance Middle Eastern Belly Dance Sankoh and the Rockaway Kings Guest Speakers Craft Vendors This is a family event for everyone! Those who have grown up with Martin Luther King’s ideas and youth who keep conveying his spirit of unity through the years, join us to keep his dream alive. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/34th-annual-martin-luther-king-day-tickets-498162305867?aff=erelexpmlt

Join us for candlelight yoga in the Museum, a uniquely grounding experience in the center of our historic rotunda. We’ll move and breathe together with Lunita Velásquez, a local certified yoga instructor, as the sun sets and rely on natural light and candles to set a calming mood. All are welcome, regardless of physical ability or yoga experience. People under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one for your practice. We encourage guests to wear layers and bring blocks, blankets, and/or any additional yoga accessories they would prefer that will support their practice. The Museum will have a limited number of clean blankets, blocks, and mats available to lend out if needed. The class will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Please plan ample time for parking within Balboa Park. Museum doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for check-in and to set up your mat. To maintain a quiet restorative experience for all, the Museum doors will be closed and locked at 5:40 p.m. Registration is available online and walk-ins are welcome. Learn more and register ahead of time at museumofus.org/blog/move-with-us.

Join us every Friday morning for a breath of fresh air! Climb the historic California Tower to engage in moments of guided meditation along the way. At the top, we’ll roll out our yoga mats for some extended breathwork while enjoying spectacular 360-degree views of San Diego from the Tower’s eighth-floor viewing deck. Reflect on the week, set intentions for the weekend, or simply take a moment for yourself while taking in the beauty of Balboa Park. For adults 18+ only, registration is required and capacity is limited. Learn more and register early at museumofus.org/blog/breathe-with-us. Museum of Us on Facebook / Instagram

From London’s West End to Las Vegas, MANIA the ABBA tribute (Formerly ABBA MANIA) remains the world’s No. 1 touring ABBA tribute show. Formed in 1999, this production has sold out theaters and concert halls across the globe, with over 3,000 live concerts in over 30 countries, bringing the music of the beloved Swedish supergroup to 3 million people. In an exhilarating, two-hour recreation of one of ABBA’s most memorable concerts, MANIA brings to life the flamboyance of the ‘70s. This includes all of the uplifting, dance-inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs from the iconic Swedish band, with fantastic costumes, staging, lighting and effects. MANIA recently toured the United States for the 10th time with an impressive 37-date national tour, selling over 50,000 tickets and visiting 18 states. For lifelong ABBA fans, as well as new generations who never had the opportunity to see the band live, MANIA provides the perfect excuse to party, relive memories and simply feel entertained with the best music ever. So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and enjoy all your favorite hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “Voulez Vous,” “Dancing Queen,” “Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Super Trouper” and many more. Follow on Instagram!

From the organizers School Yard Rap presents: OURstory the Black History Musical Experience is an exciting and educational experience for learners of all ages. Written by the Billboard charting artist, Griot B, this show will take you on a journey through time where you will learn about the amazing stories not taught in schools. Listen to the bass bump, the treble tremble, and the rhymes recited and you will leave this show educated, uplifted, and entertained. Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

This weekend in the arts: Max Lofano, Kanthy Peng and more at a big night at Bread and Salt.