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The U.S.-China rivalry is rooted in a structurally competitive relationship, but it is now unfolding amid U.S. strategic retreat and a global democratic recession. While recent events resist sweeping conclusions, we can start to ask questions and identify emerging trends that will impact the dynamics of U.S.-China relations. 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Reception in the courtyard for in-person attendees 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Lecture (hybrid) Speaker: Rick Waters, Director, China Center, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Introducer and Moderator: Victor Shih, Director, 21st Century China Center; Professor, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy Susan Shirk, Director Emeritus, 21st Century China Center; Research Professor, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy This public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on China activities, please visit china.ucsd.edu. UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy on Facebook / Instagram

This exhibition serves as the capstone project for MiraCosta College’s Museum Studies program. Students in the program have developed, researched, curated, publicized, and installed this exhibition as part of their coursework in Art 271, Museum and Gallery Exhibition. These innovative student curators collaborated to create a cohesive show. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in museum and gallery operations, as well as in curatorial practices. The result is an impressive display that highlights their skills and creativity in curation. Exhibit: May 19–23 Student Opening: Monday, May 19, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. “Material and Spiritual” by Adriana Rossarolla “Bonds” by Naycari De Luna “Surreal” by Sariah Chavez Event brochure: https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/public-information-office/_docs/brochures/arts_events.pdf (PDF format require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software or equivalent. Download Acrobat Reader here.) MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A FREE copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those who plan to attend the club. This month we will discuss the book "Moon Over Manifest," by Clare Vanderpool. Audience: This program is recommended for tweens and teens ages 12-14 Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps. This hour-long program is an introduction to the world of classical ballet. Audience: For kids in grades Pre-K through 5. Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

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We’re committed to covering business and the economy in ways that everyone can understand, not just those on Wall Street. Our mission is to raise the economic intelligence of the country. To do that, we share economic perspectives and realities relevant to all communities — especially those who often go unrepresented in financial news.

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Marketplace was founded in 1989. Produced on the West Coast, we also focus on geographic diversity in our reporting. We have bureaus in New York and Washington, D.C., and journalists and correspondents throughout the country and on three continents.

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Birch Aquarium is open late all summer long! Enjoy evenings with epic views from the aquarium’s iconic location overlooking the La Jolla coastline. Grab a bite or a drink from Blue Wave Bistro and stroll through the new Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery to experience the Pacific Ocean in a whole new way. Evenings have other perks, too — select the Plan Ahead Ticket at checkout and get $5 off admission when you visit during the final two hours of the day. Visit: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Instagram and Facebook

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room

Michelle Obama is in a place in her life where she gets to integrate her public and private self a little more. She tells Rachel that means saying "no" to some of the things that are expected of her.

Discover how a 3D modeling project at San Diego State University is bringing a historic collection of Mesoamerican masks into the digital age. This lecture will explore how these digital models are enhancing teaching and public interpretation while tracing the deep history of masks as ritual, funerary, and ceremonial objects in ancient societies like Teotihuacan. The presentation will also examine how these traditions endure today in community practices such as danzas, offering a look at the ongoing cultural significance of masks across centuries of change. Meet your lecturers: Keith Chan is a local anthropology instructor at Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, and San Diego State University. He is especially interested in using immersive technology in his teaching to bring students face-to-face with culture and biology. He created the virtual anthropology museum AnVRopomotron, which won the first Poly Award for Best Educational Experience, and is working on PaleoCalifornia, which turns the Pleistocene into a virtual reality theme park ride. He was also a recent research fellow at SDSU's Virtual Immersive Learning and Teaching center, in which he launched the current project on masks. Irene Gonzalez received her M.A. in Latin American Studies from San Diego State University, where her research focused on cultural preservation. Her work has explored the importance of community museums, specifically in Mexico, where she conducted field research in Oaxaca. She is currently the Collections Coordinator for the Mesoamerican Mask Collection at SDSU’s Center for Latin American Studies. Irene is passionate about bridging technology and cultural heritage in ways that are equitable and grounded in deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems. Visit: Archaeology Lecture: Modeling Mesoamerican Masks San Diego Archaeological Center on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction books in a friendly, inclusive group! Our May discussion book is: “The Dead Take the A Train,” by Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we will meet in the Sullivan Library Commission Room on the 9th floor of the library. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-423006 Help us build a community based on the shared appreciation of speculative fiction! San Diego Public Library on Facebook / Instagram