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The indefatigable Femi Kuti never stops presenting his dynamic and colorful shows and committed political messages, whether from his iconic New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, or from all kinds of world stages and venues. 2021 allowed him to release the double album, "Legacy +" on Partisan Records which was so dear to his heart. This box set containing his latest album "Stop The Hate,” together with the very first album "For (e) ward" from his eldest son Made Kuti. "Stop The Hate," radiates the unique Afrobeat sound that Femi has forged throughout his long career, affirming his sharply political convictions. The song “PaPaPa” and this album which received rave reviews from the most cutting-edge and prestigious international media, has nominated at the 2022 Grammy Awards! Femi can’t stop giving his long shows in front of his Lagos-addicted audience who always ask for more! Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Ages 21+ only Price: $30-$35 Femi Anikulapo-Kuti is on Facebook + Instagram

PHES Gallery is pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition highlighting the work of three San Diego artists: Diana Carey, Bruce Munter, and Paul Henry. Painter Diana Carey uses sticks and brushes to splash, throw, and splatter numerous layers of acrylic paint onto large canvases. Dates | March 13-April 30, 2022 2pm-7pm (Opening Reception: Sunday, March 13, 4-6 pm) Location | PHES Gallery Cost | Free Mixed media artist Bruce Munter applies melted crayons with brushes and Q-tips on 8-ply museum board, baltic birch plywood, and redwood. Furniture maker Paul Henry often incorporates antique parts, salvage, found objects - elements that contribute a sense of history to each new piece. Gallery hours: Thursday-Saturday 2-7 pm or by appointment For further information on this event please visit website: https://phesgallery.com/

Like the Velvet Underground before them, Kilgour and The Clean inspired tons of musicians to embrace impulsive creativity.

Voz Alta 1821 Gallery presents "The Fire Every Time," a research installation by the artist duo Robyko. The opening reception is Wednesday, May 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Voz Alta 1821 Gallery. During the opening at 6:30 p.m., Navajo poet Sherwin Bitsui will read a selection of his works. This new work is the third in a series for The Alchemy Project’s Ritual #7: Burn Phoenix to Ancestral. The space will become a darkly lit multi-media environment imagining the fiery end of borders. The exhibit will be open to the public until Thursday, May 26, 2022. About the artists: Sherwin Bitsui (Diné) is originally from White Cone, Arizona, on the Navajo Reservation. He is Diné of the Todich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for the Tl’izilani (Many Goats Clan). He is the author of Shapeshift, Flood Song, and Dissolve. His honors include a Lannan Foundation Literary Fellowship and a Native Arts & Culture Foundation Arts Fellowship. He is also the recipient of a 2010 PEN Open Book Award, an American Book Award, and a Whiting Writers Award. He is on faculty at Northern Arizona University. About robyko: Based in San Diego, California, robyko is a collaborative duo: Robert J. Sanchez (rob) and Emiko René Lewis-Sanchez (ko). As “anti-career artists,” they use low-tech aesthetics, misappropriation, and faux marketing as strategies to create cultural critiques. Their artwork is part of one endeavor: The Alchemy Project (TAP). TAP began in 2004 when they developed 19 action statements, which serve as the titles and concepts for rituals. Since then, they have been investigating, analyzing, documenting, and archiving their process of inventing a poetic science of flesh and bone as a means to create “alchemy.” TAP’s Research Archives consist of numerous interdisciplinary artworks: performances, installations, videos, photos, objects, paintings, drawings, and irrational experiments. Previously, they have been a part of the following collaborative groups: BAW/TAF, Los Anthropolocos, La Pocha Nostra, Corner Liquor Store, The Infinity Lab, and Mobile Toy Theater. For more information, please visit the event's Facebook page.

Anyone who's online and shares information plays some role in shaping whether falsehoods gain traction. Here's some advice on how to share responsibly.

Interested in photography, leadership and social change? Want to earn pre-college credit? Join Outside The Lens for our twelve week virtual program Leadership Through The Lens, in partnership with the University of San Diego California. This virtual course for students in grades 9-12 will provide students with an in-depth look at photography as a tool for social justice and how youth leadership can change the world. While gaining a solid foundation of leadership theories and social justice photography, students will create their own comprehensive action plan for a youth-led social change project. Students will meet weekly with Outside the Lens Media Educators and industry professionals, have access to small group mentorship, and participate in skill building activities. Students can earn pre-college credit, and can access the course from any location. All levels of photography are welcome. Date | Every Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., from March 7 through May 16 Location | Online Register here! Course admission is $800. For more information, please visit outsidethelens.org/workshops or call Outside The Lens at (858) 349-7578.

Shapel Lacey grew from the Phoenix open mic circuit onto main stages where he regularly opened for comedians such as Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, and Frank Caliendo. A diehard punk rocker and former award winning competitive cheerleader, Shapel found ways to express himself and own his individuality at an early age. His unique life experiences (such as being adopted by a Caucasian family at age 15), punk rock mentality, and stage presence combine to make for a truly original voice in comedy. Shapel is preparing for what looks like a very busy near future, opening for his idol Henry Rollins at the Sonic Temple Music Festival, performing at Comedy Central’s festival Clusterfest, and being named as a prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival “New Face”. You can hear him regularly on podcasts The Fighter and The Kid and Shapel's World. Dates | Friday, May 6, 2022 at 7pm and Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 7pm Location | Mic Drop Comedy Purchase tickets here! $25 For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www-micdropcomedy-com.seatengine.com/events/54495 Mic Drop Comedy Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

With the 2022 mid-term elections just around the corner and following Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's explosive testimony to Congress, there is keen interest in the role of social media in both fostering and undermining democracy. How do we positively tip the balance? At this event, we will explore what tech companies, government, advertisers, and each of us can, and should do. Featured Speakers: Aza Raskin Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology Katie Harbath Founder and CEO of Anchor Change and fellow, Bipartisan Policy Center Dr. Mary Anne Franks Professor of Law and Michael R. Klein Distinguished Scholar Chair at the University of Miami School of Law

The fallen Silicon Valley star faces up to 15 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company. A U.S. senator is among those who have written letters asking for mercy.

Madeline wrote to officials asking for approval to keep a unicorn in her backyard if she could find one. The animal control department agreed — under certain conditions.