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The seventh annual San Diego Book Crawl is back to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day.

The San Diego Early Music Society is thrilled to welcome harpsichordist Aya Hamada. In her San Diego debut, she will perform the program Bach et la France, showcasing how the stylistic influence of French composers such as d’Anglebert, François Couperin, and Louis Marchand impacted the music of J.S. Bach. Praised for her “graceful” (The New York Times) performance, harpsichordist Aya Hamada is an active recitalist, concerto soloist and continuo player. She has given recitals in major venues throughout Japan as well as in the US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland, including recitals for the , including recitals for the Peñíscola International Festival of Medieval and Baroque Music (Spain), Music Before 1800 (New York), Da Camera Society (Los Angeles), Harpsichord Heaven at Flint Collection (Wilmington) and at the Quebec Government Office (Canada). She has made over four dozen appearances as concerto soloist on four continents, and has performed under conductors William Christie, Jordi Savall, Harry Bicket, Nicholas McGegan and Masaaki Suzuki. The New York Times proclaimed “Ms. Hamada gave a deft account of Handel’s Concerto” about her performance with Christie at Lincoln Center. As one of three performers in our solo series this season, this is a show that you don’t want to miss! Visit: sdems.org/event/aya-hamada-harpsichord/

It's been 70 years since Emmett Till, a Black teenager visiting relatives in Mississippi, was killed by white men because he whistled at a white woman. Now the gun used in his death is in a museum.

Having a song go viral is usually good news for an artist. But as politicians become more social media savvy and jump in on viral trends, how can musicians respond if they don't like the way a party or administration uses their song?

Critics say that "slop" videos made with generative AI are often repetitive or useless. But they get millions of views — and platforms are grappling with what to do about them.

For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta.

LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally and won countless awards. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient to take home a Grammy Award. She originally rose to success as a country music artist and has since crossed over into pop, contemporary Christian, and other musical genres. Rimes has placed more than 40 singles on international charts since 1996 and in 2020, Rimes shined the brightest and won season four of FOX’s The Masked Singer. Join us for hit songs such as "How Do I Live Without You" and "Can't Fight the Moonlight" from the 2000 movie Coyote Ugly. Rimes currently appears as a vocal coach and judge on The Voice UK. Visit: https://purchase.moonlightstage.com/EventAvailability?EventId=4401 Leann Rimes Cibrian on Instagram and Facebook

In Pasadena, The Gamble House was in a fire evacuation zone and its custodians are trying to safeguard its future. In Altadena, only concrete walls are left from the former home of novelist Zane Grey.

Fusing Bruno-Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique show that will get you on your feet! Born in New York City, the group exudes unparalleled energy with their blend of contemporary radio hits and classic Motown music. Every member of UPTOWN is a world-class soloist, with frequent comparisons to the artistry of icons like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. When they come together as one collective, the resulting remix creates “the most electrifying show you’ll see this decade!” (Agua Caliente, Palm Springs CA). Choreography, vocals and stage presence… you do not want to miss out on UPTOWN! Visit: https://purchase.moonlightstage.com/EventAvailability?EventId=4201

President Lyndon B. Johnson federalized the National Guard in 1965, calling on troops to protect civil rights advocates who were marching from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery.