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The bronze sculpture is on display inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of a new exhibition on the impact and cultural importance of statues.

Join Pride Pickleball on June 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Barnes Tennis Center. Perfect for all experience levels, from beginner to advanced with designated court foe each skill level. Join the designated experience level courts of your choice. Games will be played up to 11 points. Bring your paddle, some friends, and good vibes. But we are bringing together way more than just pickleball! Join us for an evening of cornhole, community, and all the good vibes with LGBTQ+ folks and allies from across San Diego. Two drink tickets included with each entry. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available. This event is strictly 21+. We’re excited to feature some amazing local vendors and experiences at the event: GaymPlan (IG: @GaymPlan): San Diego’s #1 gay calendar for everything from the hottest parties to chill meetups and everything in between. If it’s gay, it’s on the calendar! Plus, shop their San Diego-inspired tees, tanks, and hats. DLUXWARE Apparel (IG: @dluxware_media apparel) Where fit comfort & style meet your desire. DLUXWARE, is combination of artisan, fashion, & design. Challenging the facets of style. Fiona The Foresighted (IG: @fionatheforesighted) Step into a realm of the tarot reader, clairvoyant, astrologer, and spiritual entertainer. Known on TikTok Live for blending cosmic insight with sass, comedy, charm, and storytelling, she creates unforgettable experiences designed to inspire, entertain, and empower queer people and allies alike. Come hungry La Taqueria Jalisco (IG: @LaTaqueriaJaliscoCatering) will be selling up unbeatable Mexican flavors all night long. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, this event is all about having fun, meeting new people, and celebrating community. EARLY BIRD tickets are limited and going fast — secure yours by June 5 before they’re gone! Spots are limited.

Celebrate the summer solstice with two ocean-loving poets—North County's own Carly Marie DeMento and surfer Michael Klam. Join them for the release of two new books—the "2025-2026 San Diego Poetry Annual" and Klam's latest collection of poetry and visual art, "Stay There," Garden Oak Press: 2026. Carly Marie DeMento is a poet and third-generation San Diegan. Her poetry has appeared in the North American Review, Kestrel, and Green Hills Literary Lantern—and been hung in the best spot of all: friends' kitchens. Nominated for Best New Poets in 2025, Carly's work is supported by Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. She is the co-creator of "Desire, Calling"—a reading series that features queer writers, a dance party, and a fundraiser for local nonprofits. Michael Klam is associate publisher of the San Diego Poetry Annual. He is editor-in-chief of the bilingual edition of the SDPA. Klam hosts San Diego Central Library’s Conversations with Poets. His books include "The Cheapest Flight to Paradise" (Puna Press: 2017), "Anything for a Dull Moment" (Garden Oak Press: 2020), and "Stay There" (Garden Oak Press: 2026).

Join community leaders, advocates, and civic organizations for an engaging evening exploring the vital role women have played—and continue to play—in advancing democratic inclusion in America. As part of the History Center’s America 250 commemoration, this special Women’s Equality Day program will examine how women’s leadership has expanded civic participation, increased access to opportunity, and helped shape a more representative democracy. The evening will feature a panel discussion moderated by award-winning journalist Sandra Maas. Panelists will include: - Gail Friedt, Chair, San Diego City Commission on the Status of Women - Dr. Amy Nantkes, Commissioner, San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls - Jane Andrews, President, League of Women Voters San Diego - Dr. Kimala Price, Chair, San Diego State University Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Women’s Equality Day is observed annually on August 26 to commemorate the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the constitutional right to vote. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Even as anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshaping one of the state's most iconic culinary traditions.

Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.

On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas and was later co-opted by American politics in the 1990s. Now, environmentalists are reclaiming the word.

In this six-week course, students will explore the fundamentals of 3D design while working hands-on with clay. Students will learn how to transform a lump of clay into a variety of forms, learning pinch, coil, and slab building, and creating a final project that showcases their skills. Ceramics offers a multi-sensory learning experience that supports different learning styles and encourages problem-solving, fine motor development, and confidence through experimentation and revision. Along the way, students will also strengthen collaboration, critical thinking, and an appreciation for creativity, culture, and community. Visit: Clay After-School Art Class ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.

Unfurled Chula Vista is a free community art and open mic poetry event! Make your own flag, share your poetry, and experience a colorful exhibition of handmade flags created by the community for one day only. Made possible in part by the City of Chula Vista Performing and Visual Arts Grant.