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President Joe Biden on Tuesday called the shooting over the weekend in Buffalo, New York domestic terrorism and spoke about the dangers of white supremacy. But this is not a new problem. The alarms have been ringing for years. Then, a judge in Los Angeles struck down California’s Women on Corporate Boards law saying it violated the equal protection clause in the state constitution. Many lawmakers say they knew the law was on shaky legal ground to begin with but they point to the changes it made in corporate boardrooms. Next, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has created a vast digital surveillance program secretly amassing the personal information of millions of immigrants and U.S. citizens alike. And, the GI Film Festival returns Tuesday night with in-person screenings at the Museum of Photographic Arts. The opening night feature is a documentary that follows the filmmaker as he retraces his grandfather’s steps as a POW during World War II. Finally, the Tony award winning musical, “Come From Away” which originated at La Jolla Playhouse, is back in San Diego. It tells the true story of the small Newfoundland town of Gander that welcomed travelers stranded after 9/11.

SUGAR SKULL! A "Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure" is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of "Día de Muertos". This show made possible by the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation. WHEN | Saturday, Oct.r 8, 2022 TIME | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. VENUE | Poway Center for the Performing Arts ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here Adults: $25-$45 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (13-21): $21-$38 Half Price Youth (12 and under): $13-$23 A $9 handling and facilities restoration fee will be added to each ticket. SOCIALS: GEICO Philanthropic Foundation: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Poway Center for the Performing Arts: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Echoes of Africa celebrates classical and contemporary artistic traditions by African and African American artists. This two-part exhibition features African artifacts from San Diego Mesa College's World Cultures Art collection coupled with artworks produced by local contemporary artists. A dynamic group of artifacts will be exhibited, featuring objects that demonstrate the mastery of African artisans in metal, wood, ceramics, beadwork, and textiles. The Fine Arts gallery will highlight artworks by contemporary local artists in conversation with select African artifacts, echoing and responding to aspects of their materials, symbolism, and creative process. The exhibition pays tribute to the ongoing cultural and artistic influence of African art on African American artists and celebrates our connections to the spirit and history of African and African American culture. Curated by Dr. Denise Rogers and features work by Andrea Chung, Angie Jennings, Christopher Lloyd Tucker, Maxx Moses, and Jermaine Adeshola Williams. Gallery Hours: • Monday and Tuesday, 1 – 7 p.m. • Wednesday – Saturday, Noon – 5 p.m. • Closed on Sunday Opening Reception will take place on Jun. 4, 2022 promptly at 12:00 p.m. on the 1st floor courtyard with a special performance by the World Beat Center African Drum and Dance group. Following the performance, guests will be welcomed into the exhibit areas, both in the Popular library on the 1st floor as well as the Fine Arts Gallery on the 9th floor. Refreshments will be served.

The annual celebration started out in 1926 as Negro History Week and expanded to Black History Month in the 1970s. This year celebrates "African Americans and the Arts."

Cygnet Theatre's world premiere from former San Diego playwright Keiko Green centers on an odd mother-son relationship, a decrepit apartment building and a big question: Who is Sharon?

If you are looking for an amazing mix of dance music across the decades and musical genres, then look no further than Mount Palomar Winery and 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! Anyone's Guess Band on Facebook / Instagram

At a time when mass shootings are regularly rocking the country, Stephanie Mercedes is takes guns and bullet casings and turns them into instruments of mourning. Some look like primitive relics.

Khadija El Warzazia's Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda is a pairing composed entirely of women artists.

Workers are unionizing in fields where they haven't had a big presence, including cultural institutions. A strike at the Philadelphia Museum of Art demonstrates the tensions driving this movement.

"Pink Slip" is a group exhibition featuring the work of first year MFA students in the UC San Diego Visual Arts MFA program. This is a pop-up exhibition in the Bread and Salt Brick Room, lasting just one weekend, May 13-15, and will be open during the Barrio Art Crawl hours on May 14 from 4-8 p.m., as well as 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Featured artists: Jax Deanna Barahona Emily Greenberg Gustavo Martinez Junyi Min Naomi Nadreau Chanell Stone Nathan Storey Related links: UCSD MFA on Instagram UCSD Visual Arts on Instagram Bread and Salt on Instagram The Brick Room on Instagram