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Critics highlight trailblazing women and first-time female directors.

Celebrate Women’s History Month during an immersive evening featuring diverse femme-led brands and artists from our San Diego community during WNDR Museum’s WNDR After Dark. As guests make their way through the museum’s 20+ immersive and interactive exhibits, they will enjoy a curated mix by Malcolm Brown. They will also have the chance to shop for upcycled and vintage items from Snatched By Alexis, artwork from Obscure Ones, and embroidered textiles by @thisgirlhugstrees. Delectable bites will also be available by Taco Love paired with unique cocktails available for purchase. A celebration of female creatives, this month’s edition of WNDR After Dark is open to all ages. For more information visit: ticketmanager.wndrmuseum.comStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Wikipedia is the largest online encyclopedia in the world. With millions of articles, thousands of editors, and decades of research, it has become a trusted resource for getting first-look information in dozens of different disciplines. Yet fewer than 20% of Wikipedia's biographical articles feature women. Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible and to help correct this disparity. All experience levels are welcome. It is highly recommended that participants create a Wikipedia account ahead of time. This is a hybrid program and will be held both in person and over Zoom.For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects and the FDA requires that bakers include it in enriched bread. California could extend the mandate to tortillas and foods made with corn masa flour.

Join us on the last Sunday of the months of May, June, and July for an incredible tribute to Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the Women of Rock!5/26 Clapton Hook (Tribute to Eric Clapton)6/30 Crimson Coil (Tribute to Women of Rock)7/28 Soul to Soul (Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan)For more information visit: myyardlive.comStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Together for 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Economic EmpowermentThe Bloom Together Brunch, hosted by Women’s Empowerment International (WE), is a springtime fundraiser in celebration of International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month, and the kick-off to the organization’s 20th anniversary of grantmaking. The event will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Links at Lakehouse in San Marcos. Come join us for a delicious brunch, words of empowerment from Poet Sunny Rey and San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, beautiful views, music, opportunity drawings, fun, and inspiration from 20 years at WE. The event will raise grant funds for economic empowerment programs for women facing poverty in San Diego County and around the world. Tickets: $55 Register Now: https://womenempowerment.org/event/bloom-together-brunch/

San Diego Wave FC's third season is underway. In their short history, the team has seen success on the field, as well as in the stands.

Don't miss Vanguard Culture's signature Artist @ the Table - Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's sisters Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux. Don't miss the opportunity to meet the women responsible for safekeeping the tremendous creative legacy and estate of one of the most notable artists in modern history.Enjoy wine tastings from the Valle de Guadalupe presented by Baja Wine + Food and delicious culinary bites by eight of the region's most talented chefs - each tasked with creating an appetizer inspired by Basquiat's work. Featuring a powerhouse celebrity chef and winemaker lineup curated by Wine Director Fernando Gaxiola, Director of Baja Wine & Food and Culinary Director, the multi-award-winning Chef Flor Franco of Casa de Flor.Be part of the creativity and VOTE for your favorite culinary design! Flaunt your most colorful or artful outfit at our urban photo station by renowned photographer Josue Castro. Dance to live music by Afro-Caribbean band Cacique & BMA Image Award-winning jazz harpist Mariea Antoinette. Sample fragrant soaps by Early Girl Creations at the Soap Factory. Bid on amazing auction items and experiences! A majority of your ticket serves as a tax-deductible donation to Vanguard Culture, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego's creative workforce. Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram ABOUT THE ARTIST:Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was a Puerto Rican/Haitian American artist known for his neo-expressionist paintings and graffiti art. Basquiat was and is still considered a ground-breaking artist in the neo-expressionism art movement. A young black artist, his artwork dealt with themes of racism, classism, colonialism, and other power structures and their effects on U.S. society.

In February, San Diego Museum Month commemorates its 35th anniversary, showcasing more than 60 museums and cultural institutions across San Diego County.

Students across the county are learning about the course of American politics in a presidential election year.