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San Diego Poetry Annual open reading, hosted by author Jim Moreno and sponsored by SDPA and Spacebar. All authors, fans of lit arts, and poets looking to publish are welcome. Come to watch, share, and celebrate. Sign up to read on the day of the event or by email at mkklam@gmail.com or text (619) 957-3264. Please indicate in your message whether or not you’ve previously published work in SDPA. 2nd Sunday–Jihmye Poetry-Open Mic takes place in person and on Zoom. Jim Moreno hosts, and Alfred Williams provides tech support for Zoom. Meeting ID: 990 814 5215 and Password: poetvoices SOCIALS: SDPA: Facebook & Instagram Spacebar Coffee & Wine Bistro: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Learn to edit Wikipedia pages. As part of the summer sessions, we will be focusing on a particular local history page with the goal of creating an article worthy of the front-page "Did You Know?" section. All experience levels are welcome. It is highly recommended that participants create a Wikipedia account ahead of time. Please attend for more details. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Join us to recognize Juneteenth with a day of restoration as we come together to honor the past, embrace the present, and envision a future of unity and equality. Juneteenth holds profound historical significance as it commemorates the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the United States. It symbolizes the triumph of resilience, the power of unity, and the journey towards a more inclusive society. Through health, wellness, education, and entrepreneurship, spend the day connecting with community advocates through engaging activities and heartfelt conversations. Together, let us make this Day of Restoration an unforgettable celebration of unity and progress. We look forward to seeing you on June 25th as we join hands to restore, inspire, and uplift our community. Moderated by Cassandra Schaeg, Founder of SIP Wine & Beer and Host of the KPBS series, Fresh Glass, enjoy a day of reflection, story-telling, and introspection in remembrance of June 19, 1865, when which enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news they were free. Event Presenters: • LaToya McKelvin- Founder of Movement Matters Collective • Merritt Long- Author of My View from the Back of the Bus • April Laster- Founder Open Heart Leaders • Stephen Jon Thompson- Senior Director, Talent Acquisition Global Technology-Nike • Esther Matthews- Educator and advocate

Sundance hit gets limited engagement at Digital Gym Cinema.

Members of San Diego Book Arts explore the detail and the design of handmade books during “Shelter in Place” an exhibition showcasing artworks created during a Collaborative Mail Art Project that marked the beginning of the Covid shutdown. Handmade books in all forms will be on display during the exhibition. When | July 9 – Aug. 26, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where | Bonita Museum & Cultural Center Admission is free! For more information about the event, please visit here or call 619 267-5141 Follow Bonita Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook & Instagram

Join us for an in-person discussion with author Lynne Cox on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. while she talks about her new book Tales of Al: The Water Rescue Dog in the Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad City Library. Copies of the book will be available for sale before and after the event courtesy of Adventures by the Book, with a book signing to follow the discussion. Come early for a special Paws to Read event where independent readers can share their favorite stories with unbiased listeners (dogs!), and visit the first ever library-sponsored teen art show, both in the courtyard at 1 p.m. At a glance Lynne Cox author talk Saturday, Aug. 6, 2 p.m. Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln. Come early to enjoy Paws to Read and Teen Art Show activities beginning at 1p.m.

The Rosin Box Project (TRBP), San Diego’s Premier Contemporary Ballet Company, returns with their flagship summer program, "DEBUTS," featuring game-changing San Diego Resident Choreographers Katie Spagnoletti and Jeremy Zapanta, and internationally acclaimed Guest Choreographers, Penny Saunders and Mike Tyus. The program will be presented at the Soap Factory Extraordinary Popup Theatre, with performances Thursday, August 24 through Saturday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m. Receptions will follow the August 24 and 26 performances, giving attendees the opportunity to meet and mingle with the company artists, and an Artist Talk-Back (Q&A) will follow the August 25 performance, allowing the choreographers to speak about their work in more detail. There will also be a virtual stream of the program on August 26 at 7 p.m. (PST) to remain available until August 31. Celebrate the power of movement and ingenuity from a collection of diverse dancemakers creating profound and meaningful contributions to the world of contemporary ballet and dance. DEBUTS returns as a weekend of World and San Diego premieres from both home-grown TRBP Resident Artists and internationally recognized Guest Choreographers. Related links: The Rosin Box Project on Instagram | Facebook

The educational nonprofit behind Sesame Street has created videos and stories for caregivers or therapists to share with kids 6 and under, to help explain addiction or why parents need treatment.

Over 2000 English words and phrases owe their origins to Shakespeare. His writing is so "baked in" to the English language that many of us quote him daily without knowing it. We cannot possibly cover them all in a single day, but we're sure gonna try! Come see all your favorites in their original context: "To be or not to be," "Wherefore art thou Romeo?," "Friends, Romans, countrymen— lend me your ears," "All the world's a stage," and many more. For dedicated Bard-hounds or simply lovers of the English language, it's an event not to be missed! Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m. Free Admission Bring Your Beach Chair or Blanket Liberty Station at Dewey Rd, between Rosecrans and Truxton Visit: https://www.pointlomaplayhouse.com/

If you are looking for an amazing mix of dance music across the decades and musical genres, then look no further than the AGB! From the first song to the last, this dynamic group of professional musicians will keep you going all night long with the greatest hits that other bands just don't cover. See you there! Stay Connected on Social Media Anyone's Guess Band Instagram / Facebook