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Welcome to The SADE Experience! Come join us at The Dancehouse for a night filled with smooth vibes and soulful dance. Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of SADE's music through dance performances and interactives experiences. Let her timeless classics serenade you as you enjoy the night. Experience the magic of SADE's music like never before. This unique experience is a tribute to the music of SADE where performing artists will take you on a journey through a variety of dance genres, live music, audience participation, live art, specialty acts, and more. To the SADE die-hards and to those encountering SADE for the first time, this remarkable adventure will guide you through a myriad of emotions and connections, whether you attend with a partner, group, or on your own. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with fellow music lovers and bask in the beauty of SADE's artistry. Get your tickets now and prepare to be swept off your feet by The SADE Experience! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sade-experience-tickets-1124803871659?aff=oddtdtcreator The Dancehouse on Instagram and Facebook

Join Solana Center for this 2-hour workshop where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. Perfect for beginners. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container. In this workshop, we will cover: * What is composting and why it is so important * Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs * What tools and materials you’ll need * Which items are compostable and which to avoid * How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile Composting benefits for your garden and living a greener life include: * Knowing where your food scraps are going and keeping them out of the landfill * Knowing exactly what went into your compost * Using compost in your garden to increase soil water retention, and as a result saving money * Increasing soil microbiome & overall soil health for happy plants Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego. Thank you to our site host, Sweetwater Community Garden. Visit: Backyard Composting Basics Workshop Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate this new year with us in a festive environment with dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, games, food, and more! SD Lunar New Year Festival is a 3-day celebration of the most important holiday in many Asian cultures. The festival will include folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances and firecrackers, and plenty of family fun activities for the kids. More importantly, the festival is inclusive and free. Visit: https://www.sdlunarnewyearfestival.com/

People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.

Join us for the 36th annual multicultural Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Hosted by Worldbeat Center and Stand Up For Justice Celebrating love and service Worldbeat Cultural Center, located in Balboa Park, is celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with a family event. Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most respected African-American leaders in history, this celebration is to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Even today his messages keep being relevant in the United States of America and all around the world. This year’s event will feature Pato Banton & the Now Generation Band, Antoinette Rootsdawtah, Native American blessing by Red Bird and the Red Warriors Aztec Dance by Danza Colibri Nikki Black Nichelle Monroe Ione Angels Guest speakers Craft vendors Come and support cultural craft vendors This is a family event for everyone! Those who have grown up with Martin Luther King’s ideas and youth who keep conveying his spirit of unity through the years, join us to keep his dream alive. **rain or shine indoor event* Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/36th-annual-martin-luther-king-day-celebration-bgwln4ft?hxchl=hex-pfl WorldBeat Cultural Center on Instagram and Facebook

In SLY LIVES!, Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the pressure Sly felt as a Black artist. "Sly will be ... the first domino in a long list of people that will self-sabotage."

Lawmakers in Texas are in a Republican-led special session to try to redraw voting districts for Congress. Other states may also end up with new House maps soon before next year's midterm election.

Craig Santos Perez is a Chamoru from the Pacific Island of Guåhan (Guam). He is a National Book Award winner and the editor of nine anthologies, including Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures. He is also the author of Habitat Threshold and From Unincorporated Territory [åmot]. For the past twenty years, he has been involved in demilitarization, sovereignty, environmental justice, and climate change movements across the Pacific. Please note registration is required and Spanish translation is available. Arrive early to receive a free copy of the book! Attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transit to the event. Take the Blue Line or Orange Line to Park & Market Trolley Station, or the Green Line to the 12th & Imperial Trolley Station. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Sustainability Resource Fair 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Author Talk 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Book Signing This program is a collaboration of the San Diego Circuit Libraries, including San Diego Public Library, San Diego County Library, University of California San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego Copley Library and Law Library, and California State University San Marcos. The resource fair will include tables, information and more from local AAPI and sustainability partners. This project is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Cooperative Agreement Number U24LM014070 with the University of Iowa, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/dr-craig-santos-perez-sustainability-resource-fair-author-talk-book-signing-400138 Craig Santos Perez on X and Facebook

Victims and families of the people who died in the 2019 attack offered impact testimonies as trial ends. "I have no more room for hate in my heart," said Yvonne Gonzalez, who lost her parents.

Wednesday, 2 p.m.– 5 p.m. February 12 (1 Day, 3 total hours of instruction) On location in Mission Hills Paint the excellent views in afternoon light over San Diego from the historic neighborhood of Mission Hills. Students may also choose to paint the charming architecture. Painting outdoors gives the artist the opportunity to experiment with light, color, and atmosphere. This plein air painting class is taught on location in beautiful San Diego. Work with San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, simplify a complex subject, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and how to let go of your inner critic. Materials: Recommended oil or acrylic colors (Gamblin and Rembrandt paints): Limited palette: Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. This palette saves money but limits your options in advanced painting techniques. Basic palette: Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hue), Cadmium Yellow Deep (or Hue), Cadmium Red Medium (or Hue), Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, or preferred alternatives. Recommended but optional palette: Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre. Brushes: a range of brushes from #2 on up. I prefer hog bristle flats and filberts. Other: cup or jar for solvent; paper towels; palette or paper palette pad; Gamsol or Turpenoid; linseed oil or Gamblin Solvent-free Gel; sketchbook; pencil; vine charcoal; palette knife; gloves; travel easel or pochade box; hat and sunscreen. Supports: stack of inexpensive materials for quick studies and exercises, such as a five-pack of Blick canvas boards, size 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”, an Arches oil paper pad, or a canvas pad. Two larger canvas boards or stretched canvases, 11” x 14” to 16” x 20”, for longer projects. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/7 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook