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San Diego Comic-Con is about so much more than just movies and television. The San Diego Public Library and Comic-Con International have come together for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL), a series of panels held at the Shiley Special Events Suite at the San Diego Central Library. Through presentations focused on educators and librarians, Comic-Con hopes to engage the community and promote comics as a medium for learning and as a literary art form. The CCEL panels span all five days of SDCC and are free to attend and open to the public. Those interested can register now at the SD Public Library website to reserve a seat. Comic-Con badges are not required. You can register now for: Day One — Wednesday, July 19, Noon -7 p.m. (Register here) Day Two — Thursday, July 20, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Register here) Day Three — Friday, July 21, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Register here) Day Four — Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Register here) Day Five — Sunday, July 23, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Register here) San Diego Central Library on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram

The mystery: How did bubonic plague spread so rapidly? Could rat fleas have done it all? A new study points the finger at lice as possible accomplices.

Reception: Friday, May 19th 6-8 p.m. From the gallery: "More Selections" continues an ongoing series of wearable sculptures constructed from various sauce packets collected from fast food chains, gas stations, and high school cafeterias. This series of sauce-suits were modeled after outfits taken from the closets of close friends of the artist, hand-picked by both the artist and each friend. The outfits were then worn by each of the artist’s friends, who each performed mundane tasks in their own homes and places they frequented day-to-day while wearing them, which was documented through photography. Evolving from an older series of self-portrait costumes tailored to specifically fit the artist, this new line of work investigates the roles of community, love and relationships in self-portraiture, while also drawing on the connection between consumerist culture and how we craft our individuality and personas through apparel and material. About the Artist: Ethan Chan is an artist working in sculpture, installation and performance art based in Los Angeles & San Diego, CA. Using off-kilter materials including Happy Meal toys, bubble gum, and sauce packets, his work examines a love for all things kitsch, cookie-cutter, and plastic; and in its transformation, attempts to place itself at the intersection between globalism and Americana. Gallery Hours: Wednesday 5-8 p.m.* Thursday 2-8 p.m. Friday 2-8 p.m. Saturday 5-8 p.m. Sunday 5-8 p.m. *Entry through Botanica Wednesday - Sunday 5-8 p.m. Related links: Art Produce on Instagram | Facebook | website Ethan Chan on Instagram | artist website

What image or symbol illustrates the impression you want to leave? Make that impression tangible through a simple printmaking process. Join us on Friday, June 9 for a discussion on "Tire (flowers)" (2001) by Betsabeé Romero (b. 1963), a piece from MCASD's permanent collection. Then, using the artwork as inspiration, design and create your own unique series of handmade prints. Participants may attend this single session and create standalone artwork, or attend multiple sessions. The artwork from this session can be added to a handmade artist’s book during the final session. This workshop is part of Reflections, an eight-session workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older. Learn from trained Museum educators about Contemporary art, and together with friends, share inspired connections and tell your personal story through art. Only 15 spots available. Can't join us for these dates? MCASD will host additional Reflections series through 2024. Reflections is generously supported by E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.

Opponents have denounced the legislation as "the Russian law" because it resembles measures pushed through by the Kremlin to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits and activists.

The best jazz albums of the year feel supercharged with the spirit of discovery, but also offer revelations — both comforting and challenging — the deeper you dig.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Watch abundant Alaskan appraisals, like a Paul Revere Jr. silver tablespoon, Harry Karstens's ice axe from his first ascent of Denali, ca. 1913 and a Zacharias Nicholas Haida totem pole, ca. 1890. Find out which one is $100,000 to $125,000.

Jennifer Lopez's latest film is a direct-to-streaming musical extravaganza called This Is Me...Now. It's a self-financed love story inspired by her own that is at once camp, and classically J.Lo.

Botanica In Bloom is a day party featuring garden grooves and summer sips, with music by DJ Andrew McGranahan and a pop-up shop from Pigment. It will be held in partnership with Art Produce in their back garden with cocktails/mocktails, provided by the women behind Botanica's bar.

The U.S. State Department selected Jeffrey Gibson to create an installation for the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.