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Palestinian-Americans are spending big to help spur economic development in the village of Silwad in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. But they are also working to effect change back in the U.S.

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

Micah Bournes was raised in the hip-hop culture of Long Beach, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Communications from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. During college, he began writing and performing music and poetry. His rhythmic roots and theological training unite to birth a unique brand of creative truth-telling. https://www.micahbournes.com

Drag is an Art Form. Drag is creative community. Drag is inclusion. Please join us in an opportunity to support freedom of expression. Model Marty Mars will be posing for a live figure drawing event, hosted by Chad Berwald on Saturday, April 1. Bring your sketchbook, or show up empty handed, we got you covered. All artistic levels welcome ! Come practice with us. DM to RSVP or register on our website.

What does the prospect of Mexico's first woman president and feminism in the country mean for Elena Poniatowska?

San Diego Opera is serving up three single-act, horror-inspired operas from its late, beloved director of education.

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.

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

Director Lila Avilés' film is a celebration of family and spirituality in contemporary Mexican society. And it's a beacon of how women filmmakers are becoming the new face of Mexican cinema.