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Oumou Sangaré is an internationally renowned and award-winning singer, composer, business pioneer, and activist who champions women’s rights in her native Mali and throughout Africa. Sangaré’s style is wassalou, a popular musical genre derived from folk traditions in the rural southwestern part of the country. She’s earned acclaim for her many recording landmarks, from her 1989 debut "Moussolou", with its traditional wassalou sound; to 1996’s "Worotan", which featured a horn section arranged by funk legend Pee Wee Ellis; to 2009’s "Seya", which won Sangaré the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album. Her 2017 release, "Mogoya", featured a collaboration with iconic Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen and was followed in 2022 by the typically eclectic "Timbuktu". Connect with Oumou Sangaré on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Denmark's Kunsten Museum loaned artist Jens Haaning about $76,400 to create two pieces of modern art. Instead, he submitted two blank canvases and titled the work Take the Money and Run.

Join us in the original social media, storytelling! Up close, live and personal, folkloric and literary stories to delight and amaze--told Moth-style--no notes. Alchemy in its many manifestions will inspire members of storytellers of San Diego--Fred Laskowski, Lissette Ryan with harp, Arlyn Hackett, Marilyn McPhie and hosted by Mindy Donner. Let's see what transforms! Delicious java and snacks for sale in an arts-filled atmosphere. Designed for those aged twelve and up.

Sophie's Gallery and Bread & Cie present Skate of Mind - State of Mind, a collection of hand-painted skateboards by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Artists explored themes of independence while creating personal stories of inspiration places they have visited or wish to visit. Along their journey artists learned new techniques including perspective, composition, texture, color, using different paint mediums and tools. and working collaboratively together. Skate of Mind runs July 6 through August 10. Sophie's Gallery is an art program of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center. All skateboards are for sale and benefit the artists and Sophie's Gallery. Stay Connected on Facebook Bread & Cie St. Madeleine Sophie's Center

Location: North Park Way from Ray St to Granada, PLUS the North Park Mini Park From the organizers: Verbatim Books is proud to present the third edition of the North Park Book Fair! A street fair for book lovers, located right outside Verbatim Books in the heart of North Park, showcasing local San Diego booksellers, small presses, and literary collectives. Over 60 booths of books, zines, and comics as well as literary art, food, live performances and music. Open Mic hosted by @poets_underground_ Limited edition tees & totes printed by @galleryaka Live music curated by @folkartsrarerecords Live readings by local authors...and MORE!!! Don't miss this incredible event that brings together the literary community and book enthusiasts! Poster design by @demandatory Related links: Verbatim Books on Instagram

Premieres Friday, June 28 as an AfroPoP special, streaming on the WORLD YouTube channel, worldchannel.org and blackpublicmedia.org. AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange marks Black Music Month with the release of "Hargrove," Eliane Henri’s intimate portrait of an international superstar on what unexpectedly was his last world tour. Executive produced by Erykah Badu and Janine Sherman Barrois, the documentary follows Grammy Award-winning artist Roy Hargrove as he battles illness to charm audiences during a European summer tour.

We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.

This world premiere immersive theater event is inspired by Lucha Libre and invites visitors into “a realm of ringside thrills and backstage secrets.”

Democrats spent the hours following the first presidential debate dodging questions about President Biden’s fitness to lead the party and struggling to unify around a message about Biden's performance.

San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is the latest in a line of local Democrats to fall from grace amid sexual misconduct claims. In other news, affordable housing could be coming to the coast of Del Mar, which would help the city fall in line with state housing requirements, but not everyone is happy with the proposal. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.