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Since Trump abruptly ousted Kennedy Center leadership and became its board chair, artists have canceled shows and subscription sales are down.

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents the 17th Annual "Fairy Tales in the Park" at the Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park on August 16 & 17. A whimsical, interactive dance experience for families and audiences of all ages, this beloved tradition is directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway and narrated by a professional storyteller. "Fairy Tales in the Park" features interactive activities including an enchanted forest in the lobby, a chance to meet the dancers following the performance, and more. Proceeds benefit the SDCYB Scholarship Fund, with more information by visiting www.sdcyb.org or calling 619-259-0220. San Diego Civic Youth Ballet on Facebook / Instagram

Element Biosciences, led by a determined CEO, has staked a claim in the market for genomic sequencing. They’ve also introduced a new device that creates a molecular profile that goes far beyond your DNA.

The San Dieguito Art Guild, a non-profit group, hosts their 28th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour. This is a self-guided, driving tour on Saturday and Sunday, Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are good for both days and homes may be re-visited. Take your mom or best friends on a leisurely tour of the 8 North San Diego County homes where you can peruse more than 30 unique exhibits of locally made art, and relax in each unique coastal or inland garden. Artists from the San Dieguito Art Guild will be positioned in the gardens — showing and selling their paintings, ceramics, glass, gourd art, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, and much more. Free refreshments will be served at every stop. The year’s tour includes an eclectic group of eight homes, gardens, and art studios including a garden that has been almost 50 years in the making, an outdoor kitchen/bar, a chicken coop, a vineyard with several varieties of grape vines, a patio area with a spiral stair case, a lawn that was torn out and replaced with special tiles made on site by the hosts, a beautiful view of the ocean, a meticulously tended rose garden, a built-in wine cellar, a serene babbling brook, and twin stag horn ferns. This two-day event is the major fund-raiser of the year for the San Dieguito Art Guild. Without funds from this tour the Guild would operate at a loss. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased at the Off Track Gallery (937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas), at each home both days of the tour. Ticket sales begin in early April. Well behaved children 17 and under are free. This is a favorite tour of many San Diegans — many of whom take this tour year after year. In keeping with their Mission Statement, “The San Dieguito Art Guild is an organization dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fostering artistic growth of members and the community at large by promoting interest, education, knowledge and skills in the visual arts”, 10% of the net proceeds from the tour will be awarded to several promising art students. In addition, one of the homes will host "T.E.R.i," an organization that helps people with special needs live fulfilling lives. Their clients produce charming art works, the sale of which help support their facility and teachers. Visit: 2025 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour

Mark your calendar for this season’s cant-miss Summer Concert Series at Moonshine Beach, located in Pacific Beach! Get ready for honky-tonk, high energy vibes and boot-stomping fun all night long with a show-stopping lineup hitting the stage on June 20, July 3, and September 11! Silverada with Todd Day Wait | Friday, June 20 | Moonshine Beach Straight out of Austin, Texas, Silverada is bringing their signature new traditional country sound to Pacific Beach! With crowd-favorite tracks like You Look Good In Neon, Hour on the Hour, and Smoke ‘em If You Got ‘em and special guest Todd Day Wait, this is one show country fans won’t want to miss. General admission starts at $18.43—grab your tickets here. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Lakeview with Austin G | Thursday, July 3 | Moonshine Beach Blending rock edge with country grit, Pittsburgh-bred duo Lakeview is going to tear the stage up with hits that will keep the energy high all night! Joining them is rising artist Austin G, with alt-pop country bangers that bring a fresh sound to the game. Tickets are $18.43—snag yours here. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tyler Rich | Thursday, September 11 | Moonshine Beach Born in northern California and raised on country classics, Tyler Rich is a refreshing talent who blends West Coast ease with Nashville twang. With heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, this unforgettable show is made for singalongs and dancing the night away. Grab your tickets for $18.43 here – doors open at 8 p.m. Moonshine Beach on Facebook / Instagram

An oral history of the atomic bomb detonations 80 years ago leads this week's list of publishing highlights, which also includes a handful of novels by authors including Louis Sachar and Jason Mott.

Looking for backup, I turned to an AI chatbot for relationship wisdom. It took my side. It was only when I challenged the bot's biases — and my own — that we had a communication breakthrough.

Premieres Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Discover the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the ground-breaking impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel "Maus," about the story of his parents' survival of the Holocaust.

It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the United States of America is planning to party.

The Old Globe is thrilled to announce its 90th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, an unforgettable evening under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Sheryl White and Jennifer Greenfield will serve as the Celebration Co-Chairs for this one-night-only fundraising event, which honors 90 years of theatre that lives beyond the stage, with Darlene Marcos Shiley as the Honorary Chair. Guests will experience an incredible evening, complete with exquisite dining, craft cocktails, and live entertainment, featuring an electrifying performance by Tony Award-nominated actor and Grammy and Emmy Award-winning songwriter/composer Christopher Jackson. Best known for his portrayal of George Washington in the critically acclaimed Broadway sensation "Hamilton." This black-tie event begins at 5:30 p.m. with signature cocktails by Snake Oil Cocktail Company and hors d’oeuvres on the Globe’s Copley Plaza. At 6:30 p.m. inside the Old Globe Theatre, Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein will lead a special 90th Anniversary Celebration presentation highlighting the Globe’s mission and its impact on the community, followed by a special and exclusive performance by Christopher Jackson. The evening continues with a sumptuous three-course alfresco dinner catered by Urban Kitchen Catering at 8 p.m. and concludes with live music, dancing, and surprises under the stars. LOCATION and PARKING INFORMATION: The Old Globe is in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. Complimentary valet parking for the event will be located in the Alcazar Garden parking lot adjacent to The Old Globe. The Old Globe is dedicated to ensuring that theatre remains accessible and impactful for all. Funds raised from the 90th Anniversary Celebration will support the Globe’s renowned artistic productions and transformative arts engagement programs, which serve more than 250,000 people annually—including children, families, and individuals across diverse communities, students in Title I schools, veterans, military service members, and people who are incarcerated. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram / X