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Viral stardom is often a prison — but on the dazzling and frequently hilarious Alligator Bites Never Heal, the "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" rapper proves those walls can't contain her talent.

Join UC San Diego Extended Studies for our Campus to Community Showcase event to explore partnerships for your success, including an in-person exploration of the state-of-the-art, multilevel, mixed-use Park & Market facility in downtown San Diego and virtual afternoon sessions that highlight services and programs you can tap to realize or enhance your goals. Kick off the morning with a continental breakfast, followed by a leadership welcome with Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth H. Simmons and Extended Studies Dean Hugo Villar and a partner panel discussion, featuring Carlos D. Jensen, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor of Educational Innovation; Wendy Hunter Barker, Assistant Dean, Strategy and Operations at the Rady School of Management; and Colleen Kollar Smith, Executive Director of the Campus Performance and Events Office. After the presentations, experience all Park & Market has to offer with tours of classroom, meeting, and event spaces, as well as arts and culture activities with Digital Gym Cinema and the public art gallery. During the afternoon, enjoy virtual breakout sessions that allow for remote participation. Sessions will demonstrate successful collaborations that have benefited students, partners, colleagues, and friends in San Diego, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. The day is capped off back at Park & Marketing with an art reception from 4-6:30 p.m., highlighting new exhibition, "Sol y sombra: Immigrant Experiences in California," and a musical performance at 7 p.m. with Park & Market’s acclaimed Intersections Concert Series, featuring the Don Byron Quartet. Everyone’s welcome! Enjoy the full day or attend the portions that are of most interest and benefit.

No one throws a 4/20 party quite like San Diego’s March and Ash, and the dispensary’s flagship Mission Valley location will be the place to be for this weed-lover’s holiday. On Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., shoppers can visit with over 20 cannabis vendors, while listening to live music from local artists, and enjoying delicious bites from the on-site food truck. And anyone who spends $75, in-store, will get a “Trippy Meal” goody box filled with products from your favorite brands. The goody boxes are first come, first served and will be available when doors open at 7:00 a.m. on 4/20. For more information visit: marchandash.com

From the organizers: Afro Future Con (*formerly Afro Con) creates space for Culture, Art, Technology, and Wellness to intersect for entertainment and innovation. Join us for Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Afrofuturism and explore the possibilities of the future. This in-person event will take place on Sat Sep 09 2023 at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102. Find the full schedule here. Afro Future Con 3.0 is all about celebrating the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the African diaspora. From mind-bending art installations to thought-provoking panel discussions, this event will leave you inspired and amazed. Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality, augmented reality, and other groundbreaking technologies that are reshaping our reality. Discover visionary artists, innovative tech startups, and influential speakers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for Afrofuturism and join the conversation about the future of art, technology, and society. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the Afro Future Con experience, this event is for everyone! Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that celebrates Afrofuturism and its power to shape our world. Get your tickets now and be a part of Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Afro Future Con is a a family friendly space where comics, art, wellness, and technology play nicely together. During the day, we will have cosplay, games and activities for the youth as well as workshops for the more mature. Special guest speakers... Ajani Brown - Professor, San Diego State University Keithan Jones - Power Knights Mr. Maxx Moses - Afrofuturist Artist and Thought Leader Tony Washington - Artist and Producer Marcus Newsome - Lightning Strike Comics Charlie Reign - Paragon VTOL Tendayi Nyeke - Kizazi Moto Reagan Gomez-Preston - Cleveland Show Nikita Caleme - Disney's Lion King and more (TBD) Comic, art, and cultural vendors Appearances by: Jamie Foxworth - Family Matters Food Vendors Hey Sugar Li'l Dutchie Soul Food City Workshops and Panels include: Comic Arts Creator Panel – Perspectives from Different Phases Afrofuturism in Current Animation Afrofuturism through African and African American Lenses Traditions - Daughter of the Fates Movement Matters – for Kids and Adults? 5 Gates to Africa – Travel and Tourism Visions Manifested Forum with Local Visionaries Organizing and Innovating: Refugee Futures of Work in San Diego Afro Future Con After Party - CosPlayers Ball (separately ticketed adult after party) at Grafitti Gardens is not family friendly. It is strictly for adults who want to come togehter and party for a cause. Cosplay Contest w/ Cash Prize Special performance by: Kahlil Nash Eternal w/ 805 South, LLC as MC DJ Cuts on vinyl Food and Beverages ...and more! Visit Afrofuturismlounge.com for more background.

International fire and lightning entertainment company SkyFire Arts presents “Infinite Energy," an electrifying, transformational event where science, technology, art, and magic converge. On October 7, 2023, from noon to 1 a.m., the Encore Event Center in San Diego will come alive with Tesla coil lightning performances, interactive workshops, flow arts, dance, DJs, merchants, and food vendors during this family-friendly experience. Infinite Energy is an entertainment showcase, a dance party, and a fundraising gala for Climate Change all wrapped up into one spectacular evening of visual and audible inspiration! Guests should bring an open mind, their dancing shoes, and their unshakable will to help save the planet. We expect the connections made at this event to lead to the creation of incredible artistic collaborations that support a better tomorrow. SkyFire Arts will donate 15 percent of the event’s profits to organizations addressing climate change, including Project Drawdown. SkyFire Arts signature experience features giant Tesla coils that create 7-foot-long arcs of crackling electricity on stage. Performers dance with half-a-million volts of high-frequency electrical current pulsing at 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit, over half as hot as the surface of the sun. These movement artists create a mesmerizing display, telling a heroic story using real lightning, fire, and cutting-edge LED technology. Play with Lightning Contest: Contestants can apply to win one of 10 VIP tickets to “Infinite Energy” and participate in the “Become a Lightning Superhero Scholarship” contest. The grand prize winner will have the unique chance to put on the high-voltage suit and throw Tesla lightning bolts. To enter, contestants can apply between Aug. 8 – Sept. 8 using this link. “Infinite Energy will be a feast for the senses, including your sense of purpose. Not only are we showcasing an incredibly rare and powerful style of performance art, but we’re also offering immersive lightning experiences, interactive workshops, community craft vendors and a dance party to benefit our planet and future generations. It will be a totally unique and awe-inspiring experience for all,” said SkyFire Arts Founder and CEO Michael Ravenwood. Infinite Energy is produced by SkyFire Arts, a collective of world-class flow artists, fire performers, and extraordinary Tesla coil superheroes who throw lightning bolts! This event is for movement and flow artists, climate change activists, makers & technology enthusiasts, entertainment industry achievers, and folks who just want to dance to good music and watch electrifying cirque & science theater.

From the museum:In her 2018 installation, Bazar, British-American artist Danielle Dean (b.1982, Alabama, lives and works in Los Angeles) exposes the deeply entangled histories of colonialism, capitalism, and consumer culture. At Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego (ICA San Diego), drawing on imagery from nearly 150 years of retail catalogs produced by the legendary Parisian department store Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville (BHV), Bazar is comprised of a four-channel video accompanied by a series of life-size diorama-like vignettes.

NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the long career of John Sterling, the New York Yankees' play-by-play announcer, who is retiring at the age of 85.

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist and develop your art and math skills! This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 10+. No prior experience is required, and all materials will be provided. This program is recommended for children ages 10+ Registration is required! Visit sandiego.librarymarket.com for more information.

The Stay Strange Short Film Festival and 'Lumpia with a Vengeance' release parties taking place on Saturday will satisfy diverse tastes.

Kamala Harris investigó el poder de mercado de las grandes empresas de atención médica de California. Donald Trump obligó a los hospitales a revelar sus precios. A continuación, un vistazo a sus prioridades para 2024 en materia de salud.