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Do you feel sadness, grief, anxiety, or a mix of emotions from the devastating effects of war? Let’s gather for community support, guided by a professional coach informed in trauma care. We don’t have to grapple with this by ourselves. This is the time to come together. Our Coach’s Bio: Harpal Khalsa holds a master degree in clinical mental health counseling and currently serves as a professional mental health care and lifestyle coach here in La Jolla Village. Her experience in the international field of disaster trauma and group counseling facilitation allow her to support this local Jewish community to share, grieve, and empower each other through these radical times of terrorism, war, and social upheaval. When: April 29rd and May 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PT (8:30-10:30 p.m. CT, 9:30-11:30 p.m. ET) Where: Downtown La Jolla, exact address available upon registration, and on Zoom For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The Center for World Music and the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego present: Journeys with Kabir: Prahlad Singh Tipanya in Concert Padma Shri Prahlad Singh Tipanya is one of India’s most popular and highly honored folk singers. Renowned for singing the songs of Kabir, the great iconoclastic mystic of 15th-century North India, Tipanya is also a highly respected interpreter of Kabir’s spirituality. We are delighted to welcome this extraordinary musician and his troupe back to San Diego some 20 years after their first, unforgettably wonderful concert at the University of San Diego during their first US tour in 2003. Tipanya and his troupe of three musicians from his home village in North India will present a concert of devotional songs based on the mystical poems (dohas) of Kabir. During the concert, Dr. Linda Hess, retired professor of religious studies at Stanford University and a leading scholar and translator of Kabir, will present translations of the powerful poetry that the musicians will sing. For more information visit: betterunite.com

Join us for a Spring Soirée at Spa Alila, featuring Celeste Hilling, the Founder & CEO of Skin Authority, as she explores the newest advancements in regenerative esthetics and skin immunity. Gain valuable insights and expert tips on attaining radiant skin health and longevity while indulging in refreshing spring cocktails and bites, along with mini spa treatments, skin consultations, and a sneak peek of the newest wellness offerings at Spa Alila. For more information visit: hyattexperiences.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Bread & Salt's main gallery will open a new solo exhibition by sculptor and installation artist Richard Keely. About the artist: Richard Keely is an artist and educator from Southern California. Originally trained as a painter Richard’s work during the last twenty years has turned towards sculpture, photography and installation. With the sculptural work Richard is often concerned with transforming ordinary objects into visually dense wall pieces that have the potential to evoke an array of experiential possibilities. Richard's Installation projects have included collaborations with Sante Fe based artist Lynne Hendrick, and his wife Anna O’Cain. With these installations Keely, Hendrick, and O’Cain explore ideas concerning the visceral side of accumulating, storing, preserving, and communicating ideas and information. Additionally Keely and O’Cain have collaborated on a large body of work on the topic of hurricane Katrina that includes photography, installations and film. Keely and O’Cain also collaborated with San Diego artist Kristine Diekman and dance artist Karen Schaffman on United and Severed an installation that was shown at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido and Art Produce in San Diego. Richard’s work has a national reputation including solo exhibitions at gallery 4016 in Los Angeles and CAD/XO Gallery in Chicago and recent collaborations with Anna O’Cain for the Alt Picture Show, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Ben Maltz Gallery (Otis School of Art, Los Angeles), Art Around Adams and the Spruce Street Forum in San Diego. Additional collaborations with O'Cain include a Ceremonial performance Kat and Lilly Lee at Beyond Baroque in Los Angeles and INSITE 2000 in San Diego. Richard has also exhibited his work and given lectures at several well-known Universities and has been a “Visiting Artist” at Murray State University, Oberlin College and Montana State University. In 1996 he was awarded a grant from Art Matters in New York. Richard has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa and has lived and studied Chinese painting in Taipei, Taiwan. Currently Richard is living in San Diego CA and is an Associate Professor of Art at San Diego State University, where he teaches sculpture for the School of Art and Design. Related links: Bread and Salt gallery: website | Instagram Richard Keely: website

Engineers left these drawings as a way to sign their work. Many are puns that made them chuckle to themselves. Now social media has rediscovered them and hobbyists try to keep that history alive.

In 2022, a hitman was allegedly hired as part of a plot hatched in Iran to assassinate Masih Alinejad, a critic of the Iranian regime, in New York. Threats continue to turn her life upside down.

The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host internationally bestselling author, Kevin Kwan as he discusses his latest novel "Lies and Weddings." In a globetrotting tale that takes us from the black sand beaches of Hawaii to the skies of Marrakech, from the glitzy bachelor pads of Los Angeles to the inner sanctums of England’s oldest family estates, Lies and Weddings is a story of love, money, murder, sex, and the lies we tell about them all. Kevin Kwan is the New York Times bestselling author of the "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Sex and Vanity." Kevin has been named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. IPJ Theatre, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Parking and Campus Map Information here For more information visit: warwicks.com

Immerse yourself in an evening of innovation and adornment as we proudly present a maker talk featuring the visionary contemporary jewelry designer, Georgina Treviño. Engage in a dialogue that transcends aesthetics, delving into the essence of wearable art and its profound connections to identity and expression. Through captivating narratives and firsthand insights, Georgina will unravel the stories woven into each unique piece, seamlessly blending traditional craftsmanship with avant-garde design. After the talk, join us for a Q&A and celebrate the launch of the exclusive, limited edition collection from The Shop x Georgina Treviño. For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

New Found Glory, one of the pioneers of the modern pop punk movement, are celebrating 20 years of their iconic album "Catalyst" this year! They'll be touring across North America this summer, playing the album in full - including hits like “All Downhill From Here,” “Truth Of My Youth,” and “Failure’s Not Flattering” – along with a number of other songs from throughout their discography. The tour comes to The Observatory North Park on October 15! Website: www.newfoundglory.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/newfoundglory Twitter: www.twitter.com/newfoundglory Instagram: www.instagram.com/newfoundglory

Discover the journey of BRAT, a unique theatrical experience inspired by real-life stories of military 'brats.' BRAT is a compelling story, portrayed by five dynamic actors of different genders and ethnicities, that delves into the life of a military child dealing with frequent moves, forging new friendships, coping with an absent parent, and finding solidarity within the community. Experience a story that encourages us all to ask, 'Where are you from?' and reflect on how that shapes who we are today. The tour will run on weekends from April 12 - 28 throughout San Diego. For more information visit: libertystation.com