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Lamont Jackson, Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District, spoke with KPBS about the new school year.

James Cameron's sequel to his 2009 film is pretty to look at but lacks a compelling narrative.

Learn the secrets of Epoxy Resin Art from artist Ksenia Stockton and create your own Gorgeous Charcuterie Board. Get creative and have lots of fun while getting inspired and enjoying the beauty of the iconic Flower Fields in Carlsbad! These beautiful serving boards created with food-safe resin will be a perfect addition for your dinner table or appetizer bar, especially if you enjoy hosting family and friends. It is also a perfect gift for friends and family. Be prepared to receive many compliments! You’ll create a Charcuterie board or a 3-piece set: a Charcuterie board and 2 coasters. Choices for the boards: - Olive wood board, 13” by 7.5” - Acacia wood board with a handle,17” by 8” - Add 2 coasters to any of these All materials are provided! For more information on the instructor visit: www.artmagicsd.com

MCASD is collaborating with artist Mr. B Baby to bring the limited edition plush “Chucho” to The Shop. Chucho is a piñata character typically drawn with visible cracks, teaching us that it’s okay to have flaws. On Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, MCASD will also host a free event with Mr. B Baby, where guests will learn more about the creation of Chucho and what he means to her. There will be music, an opportunity to take pictures with two life-sized Chucho mascots, and a raffle. Free with tickets More about the artist: Raised in San Diego, Mr. B Baby’s artwork is a whimsical twist, exploring the relationship between Mexican folk art and children’s books by combining the cultural world with a playful, colorful touch. Growing up in a predominantly Spanish-speaking home, she is heavily influenced by her community and Puerto Rican/Mexican upbringing, using elements of her heritage as inspiration for her striking and lively artwork. By combining vibrant colors with traditional imagery, she creates a wide range of characters who all tell their own unique story and hopes to bring happiness and joy to her collectors and her community through her creations. Mr B Baby on Instagram Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Black Nerds Expo is a space for attendees to explore and celebrate Black comics, books, art, video games, pop culture, content creation, science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) alongside like-minded individuals. This event is open to everyone! The first 100 attendees to register will be entered into opportunity drawing. Go to blacknerdsexpo.com. Follow on social media: Twitter + Instagram

Forget ChatGPT- Come chat furrreal and try to spot some wild creatures hiding around San Diego! We may have been hearing about the tech changes coming our way, from social media lawsuits to the implications for chatbots like ChatGPT. In these wild and wacky times, the Unplug Collaborative encourages people to still make time to chat with REAL people, IN person, and in REAL time. America’s Finest City is becoming America’s best city to unplug as we join the 14th annual Global (formerly National) Day of Unplugging with many fun activities happening around town from March 3-4. Wild creatures will be hiding out in restaurants, businesses and scavenger hunts from La Mesa to Julian. San Diegans can try to spot the furry creatures in La Mesa and at various other locations (Mom's Pies and Fort Cross in Wynola, Regulars Wanted in Julian, Rancho Guejito vineyard in Escondido). They can take a nature hike at Dictionary Hill in Spring Valley or San Dieguito County Park, take a mandala rock painting class in Coronado or step into a sound bath for deep relaxation in Crown Point. Check out www.unplugcollaborative.org/unplugged-cities/san-diego-ca for San Diego event details. Check out the Nocturnals Scavenger Hunt in La Mesa Village - Saturday March 4 (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) and look for Student art from La Mesa Middle Arts Academy on display in shop windows. See if you can find Sleepy the Sloth, Rocky Raccoon and all his night-time friends, along with clues. Turn in your completed sheet to SurfRider Pizza by days end and get a free SmartPhone Nap-Sack (while supplies last) and enter to win raffle prizes donated by local businesses. ABOUT US: The Unplug Collaborative-home to Global Day of Unplugging, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing resources to communities elevating human connection over digital engagement by planning fun and meaningful events! Since 2009, 140,000+ people in over 12 countries have participated, and whether it's 1 hour or 24, at some point during the first weekend of March, thousands of people will step away from their screens and intentionally shift into an offline activity, or a real-life gathering. The other 364 days a year the UC helps people who want to do more, build an Unplugged Village® in their community. Check out our 200+ ideas to unplug any time of the year at www.unplugcollaborative.org!

For years, Republicans pushed "life at conception." IVF is complicating that message as GOP lawmakers struggle to agree on a path forward.

Grossmont Symphony Orchestra featuring: Michael Gaby, oboist Repertoire: Smetana The Moldau, R. Strauss Oboe Concerto, Hanson Symphony No. 2, Op. 30 “Romantic” For more information visit: grossmont.edu Stay Connected on Facebook

Learn how to make probiotic-rich, gut healthy fermented vegetables! This class will teach you to make sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables deliciously and safely at home. Includes your own take-home jar of sauerkraut! Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and you'll learn how spice plays a role in fermented foods around the world Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. Taste: We'll have a variety of fermented foods to sample, such as sauerkraut, beet kvass, and other fermented veggies Kombucha: We will be serving tasters of locally brewed Kombucha Do It Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of sauerkraut to take home and ferment For more information visit: fermentersclub.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Manzanita Concerts is pleased to welcome Eric Dickerson (Baroque Lute) and Lynn Schubert (Baroque Flute), performing their program “Music of the High Baroque” on historical instruments. Eric Dickerson earned his Masters of Music from SDSU and has performed regionally and nationally on classical guitar and historical instruments. He is joined by Lynn Schubert, his colleague from the San Diego-based Kensington Baroque Orchestra. Program: Sonata for Lute and Flute in G - Ernst Gottlieb Baron (1696-1760) Sonata in C, “Partita Grande” - Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) Free-will donations support the artists.