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In "AS THE SUN WOUNDS THE SHADOWS," Nathan Storey presents various bodies of work, such as "Traces and Stains," that propose printed matter as a facilitator, witness, and residue of gay desire. Storey's artistic practice explores the intricate relationship between printed materials and queer memory, collectivity, liberation, and loss. Words and images are printed, photographed, re-printed, re-photographed, collaged, and so on, recontextualizing gay and queer materials from collective and personal archives, blurring but not erasing the seams.–Dillon Chapman Reception: April 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. Performance: April 12 at 5 p.m. On Display: April 5 - April 12, 2024 Visit: https://visarts.ucsd.edu/people/grad-students/nathan-storey.html https://www.nathanstoreyarchive.com/

Imagine the Supernatural! Love, betrayal, and the power of forgiveness in the shadow of Spanish Colonial California. A haunting rumination on romantic love and sacrifice. Artistic Director Javier Velasco’s evocative production shifts the locale from 19th century Europe to the pueblos of Spanish Colonial California. Featuring the spectral, beautiful Lloronas, the spirits of young women seeking revenge on the men who betrayed them. Classical dance in its most expressive and dramatic form. Visit: sandiegoballet.org/giselle/ San Diego Ballet on Facebook / Instagram

Los votantes jóvenes de California y de todo el país están entusiasmados con la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris. Los demócratas están tratando de sacar provecho, contando con un aumento en las urnas para ganar carreras clave en el Congreso.

The singer-songwriter's fourth album is her best yet, with crisp, commanding songwriting, shades of '60s baroque pop and melodies that seem to have existed forever.

This series will consider ways that the Humanities and the Arts lead discussions on understanding consequences for the use of emerging technologies, toward equity and the benefit of human society. October 19 - Dr. Hannah Holtzman “AI and the Death of Cinema” October 26 - Dr. Sat Garcia, Department of Computer Science

"Bayanihan: Dance-Theatre Spectacular" is a world-premiere dance-theatre performance featuring an all Filipinx-American cast and creative team. From the organizers: On August 19 and 20, 2023, Maraya Performing Arts presents Bayanihan, at our studio that is for and by multi-generational Filipino-Americans of South Bay. Bayanihan will explore the triumphs and resilience of this immigrant community through a variety of performing arts mediums including hip hop, contemporary dance, live music, spoken word poetry and DJing by Dr. DJ Kuttin Kandi founder and executive director of the Asian Solidarity Collective. Director/Choreographer Anjanette Maraya-Ramey is a first generation Filipina-American, and South Bay native whose father immigrated to the United States in 1973 and joined the US Navy. Similar stories are shared by many South Bay resident Filipinos who fled poverty and dictatorship of their homeland to seek refuge in a foreign country. Bayanihan will serve as an outlet to share the multi-generational stories of the American Dream, assimilation to a new home, and the resilience and selflessness of the Filipino people of South Bay in search of belonging. Bayanihan choreographers include: Sean Asuncion, Xavier Hicks, and Odessa Uno. Hailing from Los Angeles, Filipinx R&B recording artist and Chula Vista native, Roann Mesina will be a featured singer in the show. Weaving narrative, spoken word poetry and spinning live beats is South Bay resident, Dr. Kandi. Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday Aug. 20 Doors: 1:30 p.m. Show: 2-3 p.m. After Party (LAST DAY ONLY!) – 3-4:45 p.m. In solidarity and appreciation for the Filipino culture, audience members are encouraged to sport Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana attire! The post show reception includes a fiesta with lite appetizers, Karaoke and dance party. Make sure that your select the correct ticket if you would like to participate! – the post show reception will require $20 donation. Tickets are limited. Related links: Maraya Performing Arts: website | Instagram | Facebook

Chef Joseph Yoon plans to transform dual emerging cicada broods into edible delicacies.

Quilters have been copying patterns believed to have been used as signals for the Underground Railroad even though historians say they can't find any evidence they were used that way.

A new exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Art will pair the works of Georgia O'Keeffe and Henry Moore for the first time.

In any urban park, you might notice a few wild animals — a squirrel here, a duck there, or some evidence of raccoons — but what happens when all the wild animals, who otherwise blend in or exist under the radar, all conspire together to plan something really big? Writer Dave Eggers' recently published an all-ages novel called "The Eyes and the Impossible" that gives us the inside look on such a park, from the point of view of a stray dog. Eggers is the author of many books, and also an editor and publisher, the founder of McSweeney's and the educational arts nonprofit 826 National. He'll discuss the book at the San Diego Central Library on Monday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the Library Foundation San Diego: New York Times best-selling author Dave Eggers presents his new book The Eyes and the Impossible at the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. An audience Q & A and book signing will follow the author’s presentation. This event is free and open to the public. The Library Shop SD will sell books on-site, with proceeds supporting programs at the San Diego Public Library. If you’d like to reserve your book in advance, click HERE. Seating is first come, first served. Related links: San Diego Library Foundation website | Instagram | Facebook McSweeney's website | Instagram 826 National website | Instagram