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"Contained Visions: John Thomson (1837-1921), Photography, and the Chinese Export Image." Can China and the Chinese be contained in an image? Acting as expert, traveler, and witness, the photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) appears to answer this question in the affirmative with the first photographic book on China, his monumental "Illustrations of China and Its People" (1873-74). However, within the documentary intentions of his photographs run complex interactions with earlier representations of China as seen in Chinese export art and its producers. This talk will address Thomson’s reproductions and imitations of the fanciful and fictive export image, and his engagement with the imagined Chinese artist. Roberta Wue is associate professor of Art History and director of the PhD Program in Visual Studies at the University of California, Irvine. For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu

Within these landscapes, figures, elements and portraits, my desire is for you to find yourSELF. As you look at each piece, imagine the waters of inspiration flowing over, under and through you. As you interpret each painting, feel the shifting seasons and connect with the energy of life’s constant renewal. Enjoy everyday moments of gratitude, simple acts of kindness and precious sights of awe and wonder in the natural world. Let these paintings bring you closer to your inner SELF. My hope is that you will find a piece that speaks to you, that you can take home and make your own. My hope is that you will find a piece that will inspire you, that will make you smile, make you think, make you feel. My hope is that you find a piece that will make you happy. I invite you to join me at my show to explore the art together. Let's create new stories and connections, and let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of art. Exhibit runs: March 10 – 23, 2024 at F1VEart Studio & Gallery in San Diego, CA For more information visit: f1veart.com

The seventh annual San Diego Book Crawl is back to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day.

Improv at the Brooks presents a fun night of improvised comedy featuring San Diego based Indiana Slack performing a form known as the Slacker originally created by legendary Los Angeles improv team Beer, Shark Mice. Also performing will be Oceanside Theatre Company's new short form ensemble NCIS: North County Improv Squad. EVERYTHING is completely made up on the spot based on YOUR suggestions. Visit: oceansidetheatre.org/improv-at-the-brooks/ Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Celebration of "Epic Expressions: Shahnameh by Seven Female Artists," coinciding with the Persian New Year, Nowruz celebration as well as market event, on March 18 at the Mingei International Museum. The market event will start at 3 p.m. The exhibition is on view from Feb. 6 - May 31, 2024 Visit: https://mingei.org/exhibitions/community-spotlight-persian-place Mingei International Museum is on Facebook / Instagram

Sixth graders at Del Mar Hills Academy wrote handmade Christmas cards in Spanish to orphaned children in Baja California.

Tens of thousands of people earn a living on TikTok. But as creators face down the real possibility of TikTok going away, many are trying to switch to new platforms to save their livlihoods.

Longer Black Friday sale windows give companies more chances to win potential business, but it also affords consumers the ability to shop around, experts say.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Malashock Dance's first performance with a new artistic director, "Lady Day at Emerson Bar and Grill" at Cygnet Theatre, the Mingei's jewelry exhibit, French harpsichord, live music picks and more.

French bulldogs have soared in popularity, but they and other short-nosed dogs often have serious health problems. New Hampshire could be the first state to put health restrictions on breeders.