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American Me Comedy Tour presents a special One-Nite Comedy Benefit for local Nonprofit Amazing Strays Rescue. Stand-Up in support, February 21, at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store. Produced by Jason Rogers and Stefani Von Huben. Join American Me Comedy, Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024 @ 8 p.m., at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit the local nonprofit organization: Amazing Strays Rescue. Jason Rogers and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including: Host Jason Rogers, Josh Nasar, Steven Briggs, Kristi McHugh, Dave Ppl and San Diego’s own, Louie Centanni. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of Amazing Strays Rescue. Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-221- Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport! Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to Amazing Strays Rescue: an All cat and dog breed, Volunteer-Based San Diego nonprofit that knows no geographical boundaries. Amazing Strays Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless or at-risk animals (domestic violence and military on deployment,), focusing on creating safe environments for the forgotten or neglected, by finding homes for the rehabilitated and healthy, and aiding in the efforts to combat overpopulation and the spread of disease. Come share this special one-nite comedy event in support of Amazing Strays Rescue! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego furry community and help save lives, one laugh, one bark and one meow, at a time!

The unique objects displayed at the niche of Mingei International Museum reflect the creative expressions of seven international female artists selected by Persian Place, from Feb. 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024. Seven international female artists were invited to create work inspired by the Shahnameh, a 10th and 11th-century epic poem by Persian poet Abul Qasem Ferdowsi. The Shahnameh narrates the heroic tales of Persian kings and also acknowledges the pivotal role of Iranian women as influential nurturers and warriors in their communities. The showcased artists include Shirin Aghdaie, Sasha Furlan, Melissa Meier, Yasaman Mostajeran, Marty Ornish, Sara Soleimani Qashqai, and Soroor Sharifi. Visit: mingei.org/exhibitions/community-spotlight-persian-place Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD) In partnership with University of California San Diego (UCSD) will offer Free workshops for Beat Making, composing, and podcast classes at the City Heights Idea Lab starting in July. The Beat Making class will have a stipend of $300 per session and film composing will have a stipend of $150. That means that students are paid to participate as long as they meet minimum attendance requirements. For more infromation visit: mediaartscenter.org

Why are so many frozen embryos created? And how is the Alabama Supreme Court ruling likely to affect IVF in the future? Here's what you need to know.

The 2023-24 JPlays season kicks off with Lillian Hellman’s haunting "Watch on the Rhine." This play tells the story of an idealistic German who, along with his family, flee’s Hitler’s Germany and finds sanctuary in America, only to return to his homeland and join the resistance movement in an effort to fight the unfolding fascism. Related links: Roustabouts Theatre Company website | Instagram | Facebook JCompany website | Instagram| Facebook

A safe return to the 4th districts community of encanto, Kuumba Festival San Diego’s longest running celebration of Black youth, family, community development, health, art, culture and heritage. The premire unique Black arts and culture celebration will be returning back to the community of the 4th district where the people who named, defined, created and demonstrated it since 1986, live work and play. Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. - Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 7 p.m. San Diego Black Arts & Culture District, 92114 San Diego Kuumba Festival on Facebook

The tech giants both report surges in greenhouse gas emissions as they double-down on adding artificial intelligence to all of their products.

From the organizers: Join the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture to kick off Creative City on June 20 with opening remarks, a welcome by Mayor Todd Gloria, and an overview of the cultural planning process, and enjoy refreshments (while supplies last!). At the forum, you can learn more about the project, participate in interactive activities to share your insights into the creative future of our city, listen to the vibrant vibes of a DJ set, and get creative in our fun, hands-on art-making experience. Learn more about the Creative City community pop-ups here.

After a ruling that limits LGBTQ+ protections, many are wondering what larger implications could be at play.

A lawsuit was filed against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media.