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Dr. Pinar Yoldas discusses her award-winning nature-based design, including her creation, “Hollow Ocean,” which was selected for the 2021 Venice Biennale. Moving beyond prototypes, Pinar Yoldas envisions and builds “ecotypes.” Integrating drawing and sculpture with bio-engineering centered around the climate crisis, Dr. Yoldas works in the mixed realm of architecture, design and speculative biology. Pinar Yoldas is an associate professor at UC San Diego as well as the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Creative Capital Grant and is the author of An Ecosystem of Excess. She works in between architecture, design and the biological sciences, creating a mix of architectural installations, kinetic sculptures and media. Her work has been featured in Arte TV, Die Welt, The Creators Project, Art21 Blog, Der Spiegel, Vogue Turkey and Artlink BioArt issue, to name a few.

FILM FORUM CORONADO presents "Fantastic Planet"Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m.Free Film and DiscussionCoronado Public Library in the Winn Room“FANTASTIC PLANET” (La Planete Sauvage) (1972. 75 min.) (In French w/English subtitles) (Animation) - This surrealistic classic is a politically charged fever dream of oppressed humanoids—trapped as pets on a planet ruled by giant blue aliens— struggling to resist their oppressors and reclaim their freedom. Grand Prix, Cannes, 1973.FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, on the first and third Wednesdays, with a brief introduction before the film and a discussion afterward, led by Ralph DeLauro.FILM FORUM CORONADO is presented by the Coronado Public Library, the Friends of Coronado Library, and the Coronado Island Film Festival.

Movimiento para incorporar en la vida cotidiana. Esta clase es presentada por la organización local Alzheimer's San Diego. Se requiere inscripción previa.

Grossmont College Dance Department presents “Entrances & Exits 2024”, a faculty choreographed dance concert. Faculty choreographers Nancy Boskin-Mullen, Jazmyn Brown, Brittany Gómez, Lesa Green, Gina Bolles Sorensen, and Kyle Sorensen, along with Melissa Adao (guest artist) and Lauren Pym (Grossmont College Dance alumnus), will be presenting an evening of new works. The diverse program, which is reflective of the department’s course offerings, includes works in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and tap.For more information visit: gcccd.universitytickets.com

Our top picks for sharing art with your kids in San Diego this season: the imaginative world of a legendary sci-fi writer; Latin music for kids; free interactive theater; a Shakespearean birthday party; and kid-friendly ballet.

Get ready to rev up your engines as the Little Italy Association and O'Gara San Diego proudly presents the annual Bulls of Sant'Agata Charge Little Italy!Over 20 new, classic, and rare “Italian bulls,” better known as Lamborghinis, will fill India Street between W. Fir and W. Grape Streets from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an evening with souped up rides and musical entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.Don’t miss your opportunity to snap some photos of the most beautiful cars on the planet, while enjoying great music and roaming the streets of Little Italy.Little Italy on Facebook / InstagramAbout Little Italy Association (LIA)A nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation for the public’s benefit, the Little Italy Association (LIA) advocates on behalf of its members’ best interests in the areas of public safety, beautification, promotion and economic development, while preserving the unique cultural resources that exist in the Little Italy neighborhood of Downtown San Diego. LIA stands as the only district management corporation of its kind for any Little Italy neighborhood in the United States and is run by a Board of Directors who represent property owners, residents, businesses and community at large. More information can be found by visiting www.littleitalysd.com or by calling (619) 233-3898.

Since the late 1980s, state and federal governments have passed laws aimed at making it easier for people to register to vote. Today there are many more registered voters, but corresponding boosts in voter turnout haven’t always materialized.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and Punch Bowl Social is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable bash. From March 15 to March 17, all Punch Bowl Social locations will celebrate the luck o’ the Irish with hand-crafted cocktails featuring Tullamore Dew spirits and a treasure hunt, in addition to the fun and games for which Punch Bowl Social is known. On Saturday, March 16, all Punch Bowl Social locations will host a “St. Paddy’s Day” Palooza during which partygoers can embark on a treasure hunt, scouring the venue for hidden Pots O’ Gold and winning prizes that include gift cards to use on their next visit. At 2 p.m., the Punch Bowl Social team will invite guests to gather for a Tullamore Toast to add to the excitement. What’s Punch Bowl Social without its signature punch bowl? Dive into delicious libations to get the festivities flowing. Enjoy punch, made with Tullamore D.E.W., shots and green beer accompanied by exclusive Tullamore D.E.W. swag all weekend. For more information visit: punchbowlsocial.comStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Gov. Newsom pledged to address a rise in jail deaths. Since then, fentanyl overdoses and suicides have death rates at historic highs.

Our top picks for dance in San Diego this season: Female choreography; 19th century revenge; Mexican women's history; storytelling, running and dance; and a big, participatory picnic.