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Join Us for Varenyky Making Day! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Varenyky Making Day, where you’ll get hands-on experience making iconic Ukrainian dish – varenyky, potato filled dumplings. Best of all, this event is completely FREE and open to everyone! About the Dish: Varenyky: These Ukrainian dumplings are made by wrapping unleavened dough around various fillings, like potato, cheese, sauerkraut, mushrooms, or fruit, then cooking them in boiling water. Varenyky are often served with sour cream, fried onions, or both, adding even more flavor to this comforting dish. Whether you speak Ukrainian, English, or both, you’re warmly invited to bring your enthusiasm and help us prepare for Ukrainian Festival in Balboa Park. Join us to master the art of varenyky! House of Ukraine on Facebook / Instagram

All are invited to join us at Sparks Gallery at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday June 29 for a casual coffee conversation with Southern California mixed-media artist and educator, Kathleen Kane-Murrell and explore her latest exhibition, "Chasing Shadows." Kathleen is a charm of the Californian art world and has dedicated herself to education and the cultivation of art, establishing the award- winning children’s art program, Fine Artists™. She will be discussing her journey of creation and inspirations, particularly for her exhibition "Chasing Shadows" which is showing at Sparks Gallery in the Gaslamp District until July 6. Inspired by a childhood memory of Peter Pan, Kathleen Kane-Murrell’s "Chasing Shadows" explores the ephemeral nature of light and form. Using suspended plexiglass, she creates layered, shifting compositions where shadows become an integral part of the artwork—always present yet often overlooked. In a fast-paced world that demands quick judgments, Kane-Murrell invites viewers to slow down, engage in deep looking, and discover the quiet beauty in the fleeting. Her work is a meditation on time, transformation, and renewal, offering a space for contemplation and discovery. Visit: sparksgallery.com/ Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Shop the best vinyl vendors in the region, with an extensive selection of genres and thousands of LPs and 45s. Dig around in the crates and find some hidden gems while enjoying live sets from Chakasonica Fronterizx Vinyl Collective. This special event will be happening in the Mini Park during the monthly The North Park Vegan Market . Featuring: - Casa Retro - DJ Bob One - Dj Sweetchuck - Existence76 - Five Space Shop - Japanese Joints - Rare Folk Art Records - Rock and Refresh - Sabrina Covington - Slaps and Kicks - Track City Records - Vinyl DJ - WM Record Shop The North Park Vegan Market is located next to the North Park Mini Park, a spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave and on 29th St. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA, the North Park Vegan Market showcases the best plant-based food in SoCal on the 2nd Saturday of every month. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. This is a rain or shine event. Parking: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Vegan Food Popup Events by Viridian Productions are free monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Famed for his attacking, take-no-prisoners playing style, Cuban-born pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez has a back story that has become the stuff of legend: the kid who, without constant access to a piano, practiced on scales he’d painted on the family dinner table; who, aged 19, represented Cuba in the International Solo Piano Competition at the 2016 Montreux Jazz Festival, just happening to entertain a crowd that included Quincy Jones, who was so bowled over he encouraged his permanent relocation from embargoed Cuba to America. GRAMMY-nominated, the veteran of an NPR Tiny Desk concert, the recipient of critical praise including comparisons to early Bill Evans and Art Tatum, Rodriguez now sounds distinctively like himself. Alfredo Rodriguez on Facebook / Instagram Pedtrito Martinez on Facebook / Instagram

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, "Legally Blonde The Musical," follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. Luminary Arts on Facebook / Instagram

¡Qué tal, amigos! En esta edición especial de Port of Entry, les traemos la historia de Charles Glaubitz y Giancarlo Ruiz, dos compadres de la región fronteriza Tijuana-San Diego que recientemente colaboraron en una novela gráfica titulada "The Fracture.” Adentramos en cómo este compadrazgo de décadas hizo posible la creación de este cómic. Y... lo haremos de una manera un poco diferente esta vez. ¡tambores, por favor! Les presentamos Port of Entry Shorts: cápsulas de video cortas que dan vida a nuestras historias transfronterizas de una manera nueva y fresca, ¡a través del video! Para inaugurar este nuevo formato, comenzamos con dos videos: uno protagonizado por Charles y el otro por Giancarlo. Estas cápsulas se estrenaron originalmente el otoño pasado en nuestro evento en vivo y son parte de un paquetazo de cinco episodios que incluye este episodio, además de las dos partes de nuestro evento en vivo. ¡Esperamos que disfruten estos cinco episodios! ¡Nos vemos pronto! P.S.S. También participaremos en algunos eventos públicos para hablar sobre la creación de podcasts y nuestro estilo de narrativa. Intersection 2025

June 21 – November 2, 2025 "XICANA! San Diego" explores the powerful intersection of art and cultural identity through the lens of Chicana artists. Curated by Dulce Stein and organized by ESMoA and The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, this exhibition will celebrate resilience, identity, and vision through work in all media, including painting, textiles, photography, sculpture, performance, film, and poetry. ESMoA on Facebook / Instagram The California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Join us to get outside, immerse yourself in nature, and make a positive impact for the San Diego River! Join a community of like-minded volunteers working to restore the San Diego River Estuary - a highly sensitive habitat that is home to several endangered species. By removing invasive plants, you’ll directly support the return of native pollinators and wildlife, prevent erosion, improve water quality, and protect endangered species, like the California Least Tern. Together, we will create a healthier, more accessible natural space for the entire community to enjoy. This is a huge effort and a great opportunity for those looking to try out field work, connect with fellow nature lovers, make a meaningful difference for a critical and fragile ecosystem, and explore the beautiful estuary habitat! We’d love to see you there! At the same time, the education team will also be promoting our Outdoor Education Field Trip programs. We offer free, nature-focused STEM field trips that encourage students to explore and learn about the significance of the San Diego River through hands-on activities, experiments, and games. This event will showcase the variety of experiences we provide, which includes nature-based arts and crafts, as well as games designed to teach participants about local birds, pollinators, aquatic invertebrates, and more! RSVP Here: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1113623 What to Expect: Many of these invasive plant species are small annuals that require hand pulling, so be prepared to get dirty. All necessary tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves or safety glasses if preferred. Please note: The meeting location is NEAR the address listed. We will meet at the small grassy area between the main parking lot, the San Diego River Bikeway, and Ocean Villa Inn. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: Attire: Long Pants and closed-toe shoes are required Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection, snacks Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event There are restroom facilities at this location No experience necessary! All ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature Visit: https://sandiegoriver.org/ The San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Join MCASD Educators for an exciting camp season, where campers will create fun art projects inspired by pieces from the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Weeklong camps start July 7 and run through July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have any questions, please email education@mcasd.org. Register now for a fun-filled summer! Please note the age ranges of each camp session before registering. Installation Exploration: Transforming Space Through Art (Ages 7 – 9) July 21 – 25, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Transform space, embody art, and leave your creative mark during this week of creative transformation. Explore the world of installation and performance art as you experiment with scale, collaboration, and innovation: Together, create a large-scale sculpture inspired by artists in the Museum’s collection. Dive into immersive video and sound installations using iPads, taking cues from the works of Sterling Ruby, Ed Ruscha, and Fox Maxy. Create wearable art and puppets inspired by Nick Cave and Mickalene Thomas, culminating in a collaborative performance piece. Schedule Day 1: Begin transforming the space around! Create puppets that either dangle from a string or become part of your hand and move in the space, while imagining their personality. Use digital and mixed media materials to create sculptures that will become part of your collective installation. Integrate images and sounds and create a wearable sculpture, as you combine all the elements into an installation and performance piece to share with parents! Top: Photography: Delana Delgado. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/summer-camp-2025 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

WorldBeat Cultural Center's Juneteenth celebration features the unveiling of a community quilt and honors the artistry, history and deeper meaning behind African American quilting traditions.