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Ashton Gallery in North Park kicks off October with an evening opening reception for “Emotion X Connection”, the first full collaborative exhibition by artists Anuj Jenveja and Priyanka Pathak. The month-long exhibit is presented alongside the “Fall in Love” juried show featuring dozens of new regional works. Friends Jenveja and Pathak will present a collection of over 10 expressive figurative acrylic and mixed media paintings, drawing from their professional background as psychotherapists. The duo express nuances of life’s emotional moments using a rich color palette inspired by their South Asian heritage. During the opening reception from 4-7 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to meet the two artists at the celebratory reception, free and open to the public. All paintings from “Emotion X Connection” will be available for viewing and purchase at Ashton Gallery through Oct. 31. Ashton Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Ca$ino, the rapper's second album for his cousin Kendrick Lamar's label, is whiplash embodied, a mirror for the extreme highs and lows of his Sin City hometown.

A scientist from Zambia who loves — LOVES! — chemistry runs a lab in South Africa that is being hailed for "extraordinary" work.

This weekend in the arts: A new zine fest in Chula Vista; the power of drawing; installation art in Escondido; chamber music inspired by visual art; "3 Summers of Lincoln"; plus live music picks and more.

Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded. The assault began overnight and continued during the day.

Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California officials say 21 people have been sickened in recent weeks, one fatally.

Musician, composer, and multidisciplinary artist Preston Swirnoff will present "SILO Chords, a site-specific installation and performance in Bread & Salt’s Silo Room. Swirnoff’s piece is written for choir, organ, and analog tape loops. He will be joined by members of San Diego New Verbal Workshop, a community choir that performs contemporary and avant-garde vocal music. Swirnoff’s composition explores the many surprising possibilities of the chord and the unique acoustic properties of the recently re-activated silo space, built over 100 years ago with 40 foot high flour tanks once used by the old bread factory. DJ’s from Particle FM will spin records on the patio, with a special menu of food and drinks served by Alchemy. This installation/performance continues a series of sound and visual art works by Swirnoff in unconventional spaces over the past year that has taken him to an ancient cave in Greece, a 12th century castle in Sicily, a high-rise rooftop in Sofia, Bulgaria, and a giant walled garden in Oaxaca. His immersive and intimate sound works have been described in connection to a lineage of site-specific composers such as La Monte Young, Pauline Oliveros, Iannis Xenakis, Alvin Curran, and György Ligeti.

The Pangaea Chula Vista Sports Entertainment District would include a tennis center, three hotels with up to 700 rooms (in the project's first phase), a multiple-use stadium, a 300,000-square-foot retail area, two golf courses, an IMAX theater and other amenities.

Presented in collaboration with San Diego based award winning theater company Blindspot Collective, "Karaoke Dreams" is a feel good new musical where every character whether a regular, newcomer, or a wannabe rockstar—carries a secret, a song, and something to prove. In this immersive production, as the drinks get stronger and the bass gets louder, past and present collide—revealing the heartbreaks, hookups, and hopes hiding behind the music. Featuring songs by Lady Gaga, Elton John, Rihanna, Queen, Madonna, Tracy Chapman, ABBA, Bad Bunny, and many more, this world premiere is a joyful celebration of connection, community, and the catharsis of singing your truth. "Karaoke Dreams" reminds us that sometimes, the right song really can change everything. Blindspot Collective is an award-winning theater company based in San Diego whose productions won or been nominated for "Best New Play," "Best New Musical," and "Best Solo Performance" by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle. It is created and directed by Blake McCarty, whose work is “broadening the definition of theater” (New York Times), with musical direction by Lyndon Pugeda and choreography by Micah Parra. Visit: https://www.blindspotcollective.org/karaokedreams Blindspot Collective on Facebook / Instagram

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to rename César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the Latino labor icon.