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Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is hosting a special truffle-making class just in time for Mother’s Day! In this 120-minute class, teens (11+) will learn the art of truffle making, creating delicious chocolate truffles that are perfect for gifting to Mom. They’ll get hands-on with chocolate, rolling and decorating their truffles with creative designs. All materials and equipment are provided, and each teen will take home the truffles they make. Moms can join in decorating too for an additional booking of $75. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by visiting www.seabreezechocolates.com or book directly here: https://seabreezechocolates.as.me/schedule/b305f5d2/?appointmentTypeIds[]=75873841 Seabreeze Chocolates on Instagram

It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the United States of America is planning to party.

The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.

Special Event in honor of Juneteenth on June 19 from 6-9 p.m., more info forthcoming! Oolong Presents “Sun Goin' Down” A Debut Solo Exhibition by 2025 UCSD MFA Graduate John Singletary June 6 to 25, 2025 This powerful body of work, four years in the making, introduces Singletary’s haunting, symbolic, and deeply personal paintings to the public for the first time. Singletary’s painting practice delves into memory and myth. Drawing from Biblical and Classical tales, Southern folklore, his family’s spiritual lineage, and the subconscious, the artist channels a visual language steeped in longing, pain, and transformation. His work explores themes of death, love, and fear, and reanimates the sacred and the subconscious through ritualized technique and iconographic reference. “My aim is to make paintings that create a separation from the self and its fears or desires, creating space for thinking.” In “Sun Goin' Down,” Singletary’s technique and process becomes part of the meaning. Through methods such as sgraffito, sfumato, sanding, and scraping, the surface of each canvas evokes a kind of resurrection—a cycle of death and rebirth in oil and pigment. “In moments where I render carefully, there is longing. In moments where I have sanded the canvas bare, a subconscious death has occurred.” Singletary explores Christianity as both salvation and trauma, magic and evil. His paintings pulse with the ghost-like presence of those who came before, and the spiritual residue of Southern Black life. “Painting is alive—a deity that brings the dead back to life and allows what is absent to appear present.” “Sun Goin’ Down” refuses easy categorization. The works are both confession and apparition, echo and invocation. Rich in symbolism yet elusive in narrative, these paintings ask to be felt more than explained. They speak in the language of dreams—where trauma is transfigured into image, and gesture becomes truth. Join us at Oolong Gallery for this artist whose work is already pulsating with the intensity of a masterful voice. Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | appointments recommended w/ wider availability Instagram

Experience the vibrant energy of Endea Owens and the Cookout, a dynamic ensemble led by the exceptionally talented bassist Endea Owens. Their performances are a joyful fusion of jazz, soul, and global influences, creating a feel-good atmosphere that captivates audiences. Owens, known for her commanding stage presence and masterful playing, often takes center stage with riveting bass solos, while the band members shine with compelling instrumental riffs and uplifting vocal harmonies. The Cookout’s performances are more than just a concert; they are an experience that leaves audiences feeling inspired and connected. Endea Owens’ exceptional talent and impact have garnered significant recognition. She is a recipient of an Emmy, a GRAMMY Award, and a George Foster Peabody Award. In 2019, she was hailed as an Emerging Artist by Jazz at Lincoln Center. Owens has also been commissioned to compose for prestigious ensembles such as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, where she served as the 2023 MAC Music Innovator. Her debut album, "Feel Good Music," released in 2023, has further solidified her position as a rising star in the jazz world. Endea Owens on Instagram / Youtube

The San Diego Arab Film Festival is back for 2025 with live, in-person presentations of feature length and short films at the Museum of Photographic Arts. The festival will open on Friday, April 4, and present 8 screenings, each showcasing one feature film and one short film (except for one that has 2 shorts), from across the Arab World. Each evening, the festival will also offer cafeteria-style Arabic dinner. This year we have decided to emphasize films from or about countries that are under attack: Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. Our opening and closing night features are from Palestine (including the Academy Award winner No Other Land), and each screening includes a short film from or about Palestine–including a powerful film about Gaza submitted by a filmmaker in Iran. The Festival also includes films from Egypt and Tunisia, both of which were submitted to the Oscars in the International Film category, and one from Algeria, a docu-drama about Frantz Fanon set at the beginning of the Algerian revolution. We are excited to bring these films to the San Diego community! Tickets are on sale now, with individual screenings at $15 (discounted to $12 for students), 3-ticket packages for $40 and Festival passes for all 8 screenings for $80. Arabic dinners will be available each evening for $18. Online ticket sales close the morning of the event. Tickets will be available at the door until sold out. Visit The San Diego Arab Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Sail the enchanting Dalmatian Coast with KPBS’s General Manager, Deanna Mackey, aboard the 102-guest National Geographic Orion. Journey through Greece, Albania, and Croatia, exploring UNESCO treasures like Delphi and Dubrovnik. Swim in the Ionian Sea’s turquoise waters and uncover hidden gems, from Croatia’s outlying isles to Albania’s ancient ruins. Visit Butrint National Park’s archaeological wonders and go birding in Divjakë-Karavasta. With an expert expedition team—including a National Geographic Photography Expert—this unforgettable voyage blends history, nature, and discovery.

For years, California refused to create a Western mega energy market over concerns about fossil fuels and union jobs. But now, the idea is closer than ever.

Four performers mount their treadmills, and the challenge begins. Burnout Paradise tests the limits of mind, body, and spirit in an increasingly frenetic juggling act of absurdity. A delusional love letter to the reckless labor and euphoric optimism before burnout, demonstrating that the system isn’t designed for us: it’s designed to break us. Australia’s Pony Cam evokes the recklessness, euphoria, and optimism that comes before burnout. What begins as a simple wager between performer and audience becomes a desperate and hilarious attempt to complete a series of escalating tasks that challenge the performers’ bodies, spirits, and minds. This is not an endurance feat. Nor is it performance art. It is a spirited realization that overachievement is no mere spectator sport. It relies on the kindness of strangers. “One of the most frenetically uproarious shows of gloriously demented ecstasy.” – Time Out “Magnificently chaotic, breathlessly frenetic fun” – THE SCOTSMAN “A truly exceptional theatrical experience” – BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE Visit: "Burnout Paradise" La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram and Facebook

Anna Wintour is leaving her post as American Vogue's editor-in-chief after 37 years — but she's not retiring. She will remain a global force at Condé Nast as a new era begins for the magazine.