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Two young, progressive candidates are seeking seats on the Calexico City Council on Nov. 8. The city’s pandemic response and COVID spending in part drove them to run for office.

Please join us as we celebrate the Art of Sitting with a fine display of unique 20th century chairs, some of which will be available to purchase. The show will feature rare pieces by Eames for Herman Miller, Niels Vodder for Finn Juhl, Harry Bertoia for Knoll, George Nakashima, and many more. In addition, Agents of Architecture's own, Keith York, will be giving a talk on renowned architectural photographer, Julius Shulman, as we wrap up our gallery exhibition of his San Diego works. This event represents the first of many to come and is the grand opening party for our new boutique real estate office, vintage modern shop and art gallery. Date | Saturday, May 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location | Agents of Architecture Reserve your spot here! For more information, please visit agentsofarch.com/the-art-of-sitting or call (619) 806-0509.

The Supreme Court is reportedly poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. The court confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft majority opinion which reads in part, quote: “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people's elected representatives.'' Then, people in long-term immigration detention in San Diego County can now get free legal assistance through a new county program. After, California is now offering Medi-Cal coverage to lower-income older residents who do not have legal status. Meanwhile, military leaders say they're conducting research to learn more about “long COVID” – cases of COVID-19 where the symptoms continue for months. And, San Diegans throw away everything from non-recyclable plastics to food waste. KPBS talks to a local writer whose family has been on a path to zero waste. Finally, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with Finnish filmmaker Hanna Bergholm about her feature directing debut “Hatching.”

"The Buses Are Coming" is an exhibition from the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, held at Quartyard. The outdoor exhibit is on view Friday Jun. 17 through Sept. 7, 2022, featuring photography, video, sound, interviews, even augmented reality about the Freedom Riders during the Civil Rights Movement. Opening reception is Friday, Jun. 17 from 5-9 p.m. From the organizers: The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art invites you to join us for the national opening and programming activities events celebrating the photographic exhibit “The Buses Are Coming.” The exhibit and all events take place at the Quartyard. Consider riding the San Diego Trolley to the events (Park and Market Station). Related events: Friday, June 17, 2022, 5-9 p.m. Opening Night, for "The Buses Are Coming" exhibit. Event will include live performances by the Scan-Harbor Elite Youth Ensemble, from NYC and a performance of the Freedom Rider's Musical, by San Diego based creatives Richard Allen, and Taran Gray. Thursday, July 21 & Friday, July 22, 2022, 2-9 p.m. SDAAMFA is pleased to collaborate with Lawanna Richardson, Founder of Afrofuturism Lounge to bring the Afrofuturism lounge, "Freedom Riders for the Future" to The Quartyard. Admission: Please register to attend at AfroCon.net Friday, August 5, 2022, 4-7 p.m. Get an early start to the weekend. SDAAMFA invites you to a music infused Happy Hour (No-host bar) with four of San Diego's favorite DJ's; Brian Matthews, DJ Artistic, DJ Kandu, and DJ Kool T. Sunday, August 28, 2022, 4-5:30 p.m. Yolanda Franklin, Executive Artistic Director of Common Ground Theatre presents "A Poetic Tribute to the Freedom Riders. Come and experience the works of Nikki Giovanni, Gwendolyn Brooks, Amiri Baraka, and others. Thursday, September 1, 2022, 5-7:30 p.m. Bring a friend to the exhibit and enjoy one of San Diego's favorite smooth jazz guitarist, Elliot Lawrence. Related links: San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art on Instagram Quartyard on Instagram

A sound artist set out to capture the acoustic wonder of a famed swath of quaking aspens. It's one of the largest trees on the planet, known as Pando.

The 8th Annual Island Vibe Music Festival is a one-day event that incorporates musical performers from across the Pacific Islands including Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. The event will also feature unique cultural dancers, a vendor village showcasing Islander–inspired merchandise, art, apparel and the taste of the Islands with mouth-watering foods. PLEASE NOTE: There is no direct parking available and recommend ride sharing or parking at places like liberty station, airport, or surrounding areas.

When Carlos Villa asked about Filipino artists as a student he was told: there weren't any.

From the organizers: Teros Gallery presents FLOURISH: a celebration of the generative nature of AAPI Heritage Month through multi-disciplinary art from across the Asian diaspora. This show is a celebration of heritage, culture, care, and solidarity showcasing the abundance of Asian American & Pacific Islander creativity despite all odds and the fertility of communalism that allows the culture to permeate. Opening reception: Saturday, May 28 from 5-9 p.m. at Pixley's Oddities. Featured artists: Tarrah Aroonsakool @yungyokouno Lilia Calip @bruce__bogtrotter Jules De Guzman @gentle.them Thao Huynh French @thaofrenchart Chesiree Moanamaliealoha Katter @moanamaliealoha Colin Choy Kimzey @sco.lin jon lardizabal @jon.lardizabal Goldie LaMoar @goldie_el Maya Grace Misra @mayapapaya07 Carmela J Prudencio Carolyn Ramos @somaramos Nhuy Reid @nhuyreid T. Jay Santa Ana @tjaysantaana Camille Simard @angrysoundgrrrl Kat St. Aubin @st.aubin_k Kim Sweeney @kimswny Flyer by @goldie_el Related links: Teros Gallery on Instagram 'Ghidorah Lives': A Love Letter To Organizers Past, Present And Future (KPBS feature)

The proposal would allow family members, first responders and others to refer people with debilitating psychosis to be evaluated, treated and housed before they end up in the criminal justice system. Plus, more than 2 million American children and teenagers live with a wounded or ill veteran. Many help with the veteran's care and face challenges like stress, anxiety, and social isolation. And, in this weekend arts preview, we have some contemporary ballet set to Bluegrass, visual art from the border to the desert, and a chamber concert dedicated to Ukraine.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has used AI for robocalls in Mandarin, Yiddish, and other languages he doesn't speak IRL. NPR's Scott Simon ponders the downsides of this.