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This spring the Escondido Arts Partnership is having the much anticipated annual fundraiser Panache, an art auction of fine artworks donated by regional artists as well as a signed lithograph "Noah's Animals" (1996) by Niki de Saint Phalle, a generous donation from the Niki Charitable Art Foundation. Panache, is an uplifting gala celebration of your local art scene. The gala event on March 28, 2026 brings artists, collectors and the community together to support the arts programs at the Escondido Arts Partnership. The highlight of this exciting event will be the silent and live art auctions with Auctioneer Eric Lehew, along with appetizers, mocktails, hosted bar, and unique entertainment. Escondido Arts Partnership on Facebook / Instagram

The SAFETY Act law bars school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their students choose to go by a new pronoun at school.

Members of San Diego's Iranian community are also expressing mixed emotions for what comes next.

The most unpredictable and hilarious musical improv show — "On the Spot: An Improvised Musical" — where every song, story, character, and laugh is made up on the spot based entirely on audience suggestions. Unlike traditional musicals that follow a script, this show blends comedy, music, and improvisational theater into a unique performance that never happens the same way twice. An experience that’s funnier than "Cats." National Comedy Theatre San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Colter Wall at Petco Park, Saturday February 21st at 7:30 p.m. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/colter-wall-memories-and-empties-san-diego-california-02-21-2026/event/0A00636A0DE59D79 Colter Wall on Instagram and Facebook

Seawalls are great at protecting property and people. A new nature-inspired seawall add-on is trying to make them better at protecting marine wildlife too.

This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts.

Storytelling Festival Returns to the Coronado Public Library Head over the Coronado Bridge for the San Diego Storytelling Festival as it returns to the Coronado Public Library on Saturday, March 21! This year’s theme, “Light in the Dark,” invites audiences to explore stories that illuminate hope and resilience through a full day of free performances, workshops, and interactive experiences. The festival opens at 10 a.m. with "Light in the Dark," featuring local and visiting storytellers sharing folktales, history, and personal narratives inspired by the international theme. At 11 a.m., audiences can choose between "Sea to Shining Sea," celebrating America’s 250th birthday through stories from coast to coast, and "Good Craic: Irish Stories and Music," where twice All-Ireland storytelling champion Máirtín de Cógáin brings the lively Irish seanchaí tradition to life with wit and charm. The day will also include a special workshop with Grammy winner Adam Mellema, who will share his “secret sauce” for gathering and preserving family stories. In the afternoon, Deidra Davis will create a live art installation with stories during "A Community Tree," while Darci Tucker’s dynamic first-person portrayal in "Revolutionary Women" offers a vivid look at colonial America. The day also features Out Loud: Teen Voices, showcasing student storytellers from Morse High School, and a Story Circle/Open Mic where community members are invited to share short, heartfelt stories of their own. The festival concludes with Voices at the Water’s Edge, an inspiring celebration of personal and traditional stories designed to send audiences home with new stories, good memories, and light in the dark. Hosted in partnership with Storytellers of San Diego, which has brought oral storytelling to the region for more than 40 years, the festival is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to join for one event or stay for the day to experience storytelling in its oldest and most vibrant form. Learn more at coronadolibrary.org. For the festival schedule visit: https://storytellersofsandiego.org/events.html

San Diego expanded free parking for city residents in Balboa Park, but arts and cultural organizations say the policy is still hurting attendance, access and revenue.

At the Winter Paralympics, athletes with prosthetics often modify them to fit their bodies more precisely. That has led to some competitors starting their own businesses to help fellow amputees.