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The 2023 Kowit Awards is this Friday. We speak with Lee Herrick, the California Poet Laureate and a featured speaker at the event. Plus, other arts and culture events happening in San Diego this weekend.

From March 3-10, Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse will join San Diego’s Restaurant Week, offering dinner and weekend specials. Galpão Gaucho will offer guests the full rodizio experience and a complimentary signature dessert for $66 per person. This includes 17 unlimited cuts of meat, gourmet salad bar with over 45 items, as well as side dishes served tableside. Reservations are required. Please note that when making reservations, to add the special note/request: "Restaurant Week." Dinner and weekend schedule: Monday – Thursday 5-9:30 p.m. Friday 5-10 p.m. Saturday Noon-10 p.m. Sunday Noon-9 p.m. The rodizio menu is inspired by the Gaucho culture and the authentic dining tradition of the Brazilian cowboy – grilled meats and fresh salads. With 17 different cuts of meats, ranging from beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and seafood, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sweet beets, asparagus, imported cheeses, and cured meats are only some of almost 45 items that our gourmet salad bar offers. Cheese bread appetizer and side dishes like garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized bananas, traditional rice and black beans, served tableside, are a perfect complement to the true Southern Brazilian menu. Located at 789 West Harbor Dr #134, San Diego, CA 92101. To make a reservation, visit GalpaoGauchoUSA.com or call (619) 373-9969. Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Stop by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture's drop-in pop-up event to learn more about the Creative City initiative, share your insights into the creative future of your neighborhood and surrounding communities, and help us create something unique in our hands-on art-making experience. Fun for all ages, and refreshments will be provided (while supplies last!). Learn more about the Creative City community pop-ups here.

Pride Festival is your time to be OUT and PROUD, San Diego style! Enjoy the city’s biggest celebration with thousands of your closest friends while dancing to live performances from over 100+ artists at 5 phenomenal entertainment zones. Visit: https://sdpride.org/festival/ San Diego Pride on Facebook / Instagram

Gather your squad and join PB’s Duck Dive for a night filled with Taylor Swift-themed trivia, where you can put your Swiftie knowledge to the test! From her chart-topping hits to iconic moments, our trivia questions will challenge even the most devoted fans. Don't miss the chance to win fantastic themed prizes and enjoy exclusive drink specials throughout the night. Beginning at 8 p.m., enjoy drink specials and themed prizes! Sip on specially crafted Taylor Swift-inspired cocktails and enjoy our exclusive drink specials available just for this event. Whether you're a fan of the classics or eager to try something new, we've got a drink for every Swiftie palate. The competition is fierce, but the rewards are sweet! Compete for a chance to win fabulous themed prizes that will make any Taylor Swift enthusiast swoon. From exclusive merchandise to one-of-a-kind memorabilia, our prizes are as unforgettable as the artist herself. Tickets for $5 can be purchased at Eventbrite Teams that want to sit together must call Duck Dive at 858-273-3825 to make their reservations after purchasing tickets. The Duck Dive on Facebook / Instagram

Circus Vargas presents Jubile! An Epic World Celebration! The all new production showcases different cultures and nationalities, joining hand in hand, coming together to entertain, laugh, live, love and celebrate as one! Featuring the world's finest in circus acrobatic and aerial artistry! Join us for more laughs, more thrills and more priceless memories, under the Big Top…ONLY at Circus Vargas! Don't miss the ultimate entertainment experience of 2024! Get your tickets NOW at circusvargas.com/tickets Friday, March 15 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Circus Vargas on Instagram

Enjoy a cup of coffee and good conversation with fellow artists, and explore the exhibitions at OMA for free. Offered by OMA's Artist Alliance, sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists for all disciplines are welcome.

El proyecto de ley impediría que las escuelas notifiquen a los padres si un estudiante comienza a usar pronombres diferentes o se identifica con un género distinto al que figura en los registros escolares.

Las fuerzas armadas de México estarán comandadas por primera vez por una mujer a partir del 1 de octubre con la llegada de Claudia Sheinbaum a la presidencia.

Dozens of unhoused San Diegans are turned away from shelter every day because of a shortage of shelter beds. In other news, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department released its annual report of its use of military equipment. Plus, we hear about Asian representation in film and in Hollywood, as the Pac-Arts Festival is happening this week.