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Spring is in the air bringing a new season fresh with possibilities. For our spring concert, Kearny Mesa Concert Band will present a wide range of musical selections that will bring out the best in our emotions, filling the audience with a renewed sense of joy, sorrow, and hope for brighter days ahead. Selections will include an impressive song written the romantic style by Rossano Galante, music from the motion picture Saving Private Ryan by film composer John Williams, and a piece composed in memory of those who lost their lives at Columbine High School by Frank Ticheli, plus many more. About Kearny Mesa Concert Band Founded in 1972, the Kearny Mesa Concert Band is the longest continuously playing community band in San Diego County. Kearny Mesa Concert Band is offered as a tuition-free continuing education class of the San Diego Community College District. Our mission is to provide a means for current and former musicians to gather together and create wonderful music within a friendly, family atmosphere. For more information visit: kearnymesaconcertband.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Come meet Dorothy and her friends, Over the Rainbow, in this beloved classic. After wishing for something more, she realizes that she had already had everything she could have ever wanted, because after all, there is no place like home. Times vary based on the date. For more information visit: artcenter.org

Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the dramatic and heavily Parisian-themed day.

Celebrate Women’s History Month during an immersive evening featuring diverse femme-led brands and artists from our San Diego community during WNDR Museum’s WNDR After Dark. As guests make their way through the museum’s 20+ immersive and interactive exhibits, they will enjoy a curated mix by Malcolm Brown. They will also have the chance to shop for upcycled and vintage items from Snatched By Alexis, artwork from Obscure Ones, and embroidered textiles by @thisgirlhugstrees. Delectable bites will also be available by Taco Love paired with unique cocktails available for purchase. A celebration of female creatives, this month’s edition of WNDR After Dark is open to all ages. For more information visit: ticketmanager.wndrmuseum.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The literary arts nonprofit SO SAY WE ALL is headed eastward to bring you a show at one of our old haunts. STORY PUNKS, hosted by Dallas McLaughlin and featuring stories by: Jennifer Coburn Brent Hannify J Carrol Suzanne Hoyem Visit: https://www.sosayweallonline.com/upcoming-events So Say We All on Facebook / Instagram

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: This Is How You Lose the Time War, GWAR covering “I’m Just Ken,” and the Tested podcast series from NPR's Embedded.

Author and SDSU professor William Nericcio considers the art of Mexican cartoonist Jose Trinidad Camacho at Comic-Con Museum.

Didn’t get tickets to Comic-Con but want the people watching and experience it without having to go inside? Not a problem, our event is free and a ton of fun. Come meet the Internationally renowned graffiti artist RISK at EC Gallery in the Gaslamp located at 621 5th Avenue, July 21 and 22 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. The gallery is only two blocks away from the Convention Center at 5th and Market. RISK is quite the personality, and you will enjoy meeting and talking with him at this event as well as check out some of the awesome works of art he has created. A little background on this world-renowned artist: Kelly "RISK" Graval has been synonymous with the Los Angeles art community for over 30 Years. From his early days as a founder of the West Coast Graffiti movement to gallery and museum exhibits around the globe, including the 2012 "Art In The Streets" at the LA MoCA and the hugely successful “Beyond The Streets” exhibits in Los Angeles and New York. His work is shown at top galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, New York, Miami, and London. He was knighted by the Medici Family He was the first artist invited to paint in Michaelangelo's studio in over 400 years He was the first West Coast artist to paint the N.Y. Subway Trains. During summer break from high school in 1987, he hitchhiked to New York to paint Subway trains. He spent a few weeks painting trains, tunnels, and streets. He gained attention and met many of his inspirations including Lee Quinones, and Henry Chaflant He won the world Graffiti Championship with partner Slick in England held in 1989 For more information on EC Gallery please visit ecgallery.com or call (619) 756-8996. For more information on RISK visit riskrock.com

Evolutionary biologists have observed some differences in urban lizards in San Diego. Genetic analysis will indicate whether they’ve evolved into different creatures.

In New Hampshire, it's relatively easy to get your name on the presidential primary ballot — so there's a slew of lesser-known candidates seeking a spotlight for ideas and, well, performance art.