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Sunday's course takes high-speed cars right past the National Gallery of Art and three Smithsonian museums. Art experts worry about the works inside, but organizers say they don't expect damage.

As the World Cup kicks off, we look at how rising ticket costs are pricing out soccer fans. Then, local spoken word hip-hop group Lyrical Groove performs for Black Music Month. And, your weekend arts preview.

Authorities in France and Spain say some of their wildfires are mostly contained, but others are blazing on and a new wave of extreme heat is raising fears of more fires to come.

As part of national cancer survivorship celebrations in June, Scripps Cancer Center will host a free, virtual cancer survivors support group on June 9 for anyone adjusting to life after cancer treatment. It is intended for people who have completed cancer treatments for stage 0 to stage 3 diagnoses. Whether you're feeling strong, uncertain, hopeful, anxious, or all of the above, this group is focused on helping cancer survivors move forward by building new routines, finding purpose and connecting with others who truly understand. The group will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. via Microsoft Teams or phone. Advance registration is required by calling 619-951-8666, or emailing corrao.julianna@scrippshealth.org.

Join us for the premiere of "Horse Power," the Fleet's newest documentary. "Horse Power" takes a sweeping, heartwarming look at the deep bond between humans and horses, from Mongolia to the American Southwest. Watch the full trailer on our site. Want to see the film before anyone else? Fleet members are invited to an exclusive preview of "Horse Power" on Wednesday, May 20. Visit: https://www.fleetscience.org/films/horse-power Fleet Science Center on Instagram and Facebook

Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people, including a foreigner, in southwestern Japan.

"BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions" is adapted from a video art installation by Kahlil Joseph. The work is presented as a cinematic experience structured to resemble the sonic qualities of a record album. It combines fictional and historical elements in an immersive format that features fictionalized portrayals of W. E. B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, alongside appearances by artists, musicians, members of Joseph's family, and material drawn from Twitter chats, collectively forming a vision centered on Black consciousness. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Kahlil Joseph (Director), Onye Anyanwu (Producer), King Britt (Prof. of Music), and Brian Cross (Prof. of Visual Arts), 6:30 - 8 p.m. Co-Presented by the Department of Visual Arts and IDEAS at UC San Diego.

A decade after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick has no regrets and is reflecting on his life in his new memoir, The Perilous Fight. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about losing football, his disappointment with Jay-Z and what the protest taught him about power.

Paint the street view of the iconic Star Theater! As the day ends, stay to capture the iconic lights illuminating the building. Parking and restrooms are available at the nearby Civic Center. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/ Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Center Chorale, Pacific Coast Chorale, Guest Singers and Soloists with Orchestra Tutti of San Diego for a presentation of a symphonic work written for J.R.R Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy." This exciting score, taken from the Tolkien films, includes 85 instrumentalists, 100 singers, soloists and children’s chorus. The music of "The Lord of the Rings" creates a new and dramatic live concert experience, led by Guest Conductor James Beauton of San Francisco. "The Fellowship of the Ring," composed by Howard Shore, won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2001. The score incorporates unusual percussion instruments, including Japanese taiko drums, metal bell plates and chains beaten upon piano wires to depict the mythical creatures called Orcs. Come join us for the rare opportunity to experience this epic choral symphony, performed in both English and Elvish. Visit: https://www.escondidochoralarts.com/ Escondido Choral Arts on Facebook / Instagram