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The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, has a new photo exhibit in honor of International Women's Day: "Iconic Women: From Everyday Life to Global Heroes."

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Coronado's own Bavarian band, The Beer Mugs! The band plays authentic Bavarian polkas and waltzes using the traditional instrumentation of two clarinets, a trumpet, a trombone, and a tuba. Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (“people’s festival”). It is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, running from late September through the 1st Sunday in October. The festival features music, dancing, and beer drinking. The Beer Mugs will intersperse tunes with interesting facts about Oktoberfest. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/oktoberfest-music-30070 Coronado Public Library on Instagram and Facebook

In the Holiday Street Fair, continuous since 1989, children’s rides, two stages of live entertainment and food and drink refreshments provide an attractive setting for the public and a great boon to our vendors. Enjoy the music of popular local bands in The Lumberyard Courtyard and dance, music and other entertainment on the Community Stage next to Ace Hardware. Take your young ones to the Kids Zone for a variety of fun activities, and walk your furry friends into Dog Zone for some treats and special attention. When it’s time for a bite or a drink, the options are abundant, from the unique food vendors in the street fair to the 40+ restaurants and bars in our downtown. BYOBag! Remember to bring your own bag(s) to collect all your street fair shopping. Merchants are no longer allowed to give out single-use plastic bags in Encinitas. Visit: https://www.encinitas101.com/holiday-street-fair

San Diego farmers and farms are the focus of "California Grown, Plein Air" exhibition at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center May 17 – June 20, 2025. In the Spring of 2025, plein air painters from around San Diego County painted at farms, documenting the diverse types of farms in the region. Juror Katie Stokes, the editor of Edible San Diego Magazine, will select her favorite artworks during the reception, Saturday May 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Edible San Diego magazine has been celebrating local food in farms and gardens for 17 years. Our region's many beautiful valleys, hills, creeks, rich history and diverse plant and animal life make it a haven to grow food or enjoy the harvests of farmers, ranchers and fishers. We are delighted to support this show and the Bonita Historical Society to share the artists' perspectives and talents on this delicious topic."- Katie Stokes Artists in the exhibition include: Liz Abeyta, Andrew ‘Drew’ Bandish, Lorraine Marie Cote, Brian Gibson, Rose Irelan, Margaret Larlham, Chrysanne Lowe, Frankie Martin, Doreen Mattingly, Carmelita Molina, Michelle Montrose, Kathryn Peterson, Nina Pierson, Indu Ramkumar, Elisabeth Refn, Jenny Rivera, Sarah Sullivan, Valorie Thompson, Joyce Trinh and Mehl Lawson Sketchbooks by members of San Diego Urban Sketchers will also be featured in the exhibition. Farms and regions featured in the exhibition include: Coastal Roots Farm, Highland Valley Oranges, Stein Family Farm, Rafferty Farms, Rancho del Sol, Point Loma Lighthouse Keeper's Kitchen Garden, San Diego Lavender Fields, Poway Farmers Market, Wild Willow Farm, Tierrasanta Community Garden, Coastal Garden, Kitchen Garden on the Pier, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Rohr Park A Paint-Out in Bonita will be with artist Mehl Lawson on Friday, May 16th. Participants can meet at the museum at 9 a.m. to find maps and coffee for the paint-out. Artwork from the paint-out will be displayed for sale in the “wet gallery”. Artist Rose Irelan will be leading a plein air painting workshop on Friday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required through the museum website on the exhibitions page. Participants can also register by calling 619 267-5141. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is located at 4355 Bonita Road in Bonita California. Hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking at the museum. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/ca-grown-plein-air-2025/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Peter Dreher at Quint; a lucha libre exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum; Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop" at New Village Arts; San Diego Symphony does Mahler 3; SACRA/PROFANA perform Black American composers; Future Is Color's jazz night; Fringe continues; plus live music picks and more.

Nearly 100 parade entries will roll, march, cycle, scoot and cruise down the Coast Highway on the most magical night of the year. At this truly special community celebration of the holiday season, thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. It is preceded by a 5 p.m. tree lighting ceremony with a brief appearance by Santa at the Lumberyard Shops courtyard. The theme of the 2024 Encinitas Holiday Parade, "Creativity in Motion," celebrates the vibrant spirit of innovation and imagination that flows through our community. From colorful floats to dynamic performances, we invite participants to bring their creative ideas to life in a moving display of art, culture, and festive cheer. Whether it's through dance, music, or unique visual expressions, this parade will showcase the endless possibilities of creativity on the go! Visit: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/recreation-programs/encinitas-holiday-parade

On the heels of her new, independent album, Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only, the artist speaks candidly about the mask that once gave her freedom and the fight for creative autonomy.

Questlove's newest documentary features interviews and clips from 50 years of musical performances on Saturday Night Live.

This month has brought a shower of new podcasts for your playlist. The NPR One team gathered a few returning favorites as well as some fresh releases from across public media.

The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.