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One of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.

In 1885, royal Hawaiian brothers were studying at a military school in California. There, they introduced a sport known as "surfboard swimming." The Princes of Surf exhibit tells what happened next.

Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop.

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 Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

This story was first published in 2019, marking the 50th Comic-Con in San Diego. We're bringing it back in 2025 to celebrate the fans who helped shape the convention into what it is today.

OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand is marking its 20th anniversary with a two-day warehouse sale and celebration at its Carlsbad headquarters in July. Two-day sale featuring up to 80% off arts and crafts essentials. Free gifts, prizes, and OOLY craft activity area Local vendor booths featuring products for sale, samples, prizes, and more, including Bitchin’ Sauce, Handel’s Ice Cream, SEAESTA Surf, Jazzercise, Choice Juicery, and Family First Speech Therapy. A portion of the proceeds benefits Kids for Peace, a Carlsbad-based nonprofit and home of The Great Kindness Challenge. OOLY on Facebook / Instagram

All Levels Wheel Throwing (Sep. 6 – Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Class Schedule Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Six-Week Session September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11 Teaching Artist: Max Anderson Description With a main focus on functional pottery, beginner students will learn how to use the equipment in the studio and how to use the wheel while more advanced students will further use the wheel as a tool to create work made partially or entirely from thrown forms. All students will be encouraged to experiment with surface and altering techniques to transform their work from pots to functional works of art. Students will leave the class with finished work they can use at home that’s dishwasher safe! All students receive one month of FREE MEMBERSHIP at the ICA ceramics studio following the conclusion of the course. Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

For a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, innovative music and American ingenuity. (And free concerts.)

Summer Baking Camp | Youth Culinary Program | Ages 11-16 | Mon-Wed 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. | June 30 - July 16 Join our exciting hands-on baking camp where teens and tweens discover the art of baking through interactive baking classes and creative culinary experiences. Our youth baking program combines fundamental baking techniques with fun, age-appropriate recipes that build confidence in the kitchen. July 14-16: Breads, Cake Pops & Cookies - Banana bread, cake pops, cookie baking and decoration We only have ONE week left of this program, so register today! https://www.fandory.com/fandory-camps Fandory Factory on Instagram

The Polish Ambassador: Musician. Producer. Beatsmith. Recording artist. Composer. Dance-floor general. Label-head. A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. At first breath, The Polish Ambassador was an experiment, David Sugalski’s sound-art passion project that came to life. An inventive, imaginary character born of humble, humorous beginnings, he found his first audiences through the support of primitive digital radio stations. Today, TPA is among the premier EDM/live crossover artists in the country with millions of listeners around the world; he’s consistently in-demand at the live music-focused gatherings and boutique electronic festivals from coast to coast. Founder of independent label Jumpsuit Records, an environmentalist and early progenitor of the permaculture action movement, the world’s funkiest diplomat is here to party with a purpose. Visit: The Polish Ambassador @ Quartyard The Polish Ambassador on Instagram and Facebook