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Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life.

Trump has repeated debunked claims that Afrikaners are facing a "white genocide" in South Africa. Critics say the false statements are causing conflict in a country still recovering from apartheid.

It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?

Develop your creativity this summer! Taking place at both ICA North in Encinitas and ICA Central in Balboa Park, our 2025 summer art camp for kids and teens is designed to promote mental health and inspire creativity. Young artists in San Diego County will explore art making with a variety of supplies, acquire new skills by expanding on their art making techniques, and continue to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities under the guidance of a teaching artist during each of our one-of-a-kind week of project-based camps. At the end of week, young visiting artists will have the opportunity to showcase their art work at the weekly student art exhibition! Scholarships available here! Visit: https://icasandiego.org/summer-camp/ ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

SEGA revives a franchise that began in 1980s arcades with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. From the developers of the gorgeous Streets of Rage 4, the new game bursts with striking animation and snappy action.

Melissa Villasenor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of "Saturday Night Live." A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on "America’s Got Talent." Some of Melissa’s most memorable "SNL" impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton. An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s "OK K.O.!" and "Rock, Paper, Scissors," and in films "Toy Story 4" and "Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet," for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Melissa was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," and can be seen in "Barry," "Crashing," and "Awkwafina is Nora From Queens," to name a few. Her multihyphenate talents range even further. Melissa hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal "Whoops, I’m Awesome," recorded two music albums, had a Nelix special, and creates fine art. Some of Melissa’s accomplishments include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy. Melissa Villaseñor on Instagram

Join us for an evening of powerful art, vibrant storytelling, and community reflection. Celebrate the opening of "XICANA! San Diego," a landmark exhibition centering Chicana/x artists and activism, alongside Louis Verdad’s "TONÁNTZIN," a multimedia installation honoring the enduring strength of the divine feminine. Curated by Dulce Stein and organized by ESMoA in collaboration with The California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Presented by City Heights Community Development ESMoA on Facebook / Instagram The California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Everybody Tells a Story”, juried by award-winning artist, Julie Anderson. The water-based media exhibition runs June 29-July 26, 2025 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, July 4, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/index.php San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

The International California Surf Museum, celebrating 40 years in 2026 and the first and oldest surf museum in the country, invites you to attend the 17th Annual Gala. Since 1986, CSM has been collecting and preserving the surfing history and artifacts of this popular lifestyle sport and culture as well as producing fascinating exhibits and dynamic educational programs. The funds generated from the Gala help the museum continue these efforts. The 17th Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the NEW LOCATION, Oceanside’s beachfront 5-star resort, the Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, 101 Mission Ave, Oceanside, California. Overlooking there Oceanside Pier and the Pacific Ocean. The event begins with a 2 p.m. cocktail hour on the outdoor patio adjacent to our silent auction room with dinner service in the main ballroom following at 4 p.m. Once meal service is completed, the excitement begins with a live auction of surfboards made specifically for this event. Our evening is then completed with the presentation of the Silver Surfer award for this year’s honorees. Tickets - Table of 10 - $ 2,850 (Includes appetizers, dinner (vegetarian option available), and dessert) - Individual - $ 285 (Includes appetizers, dinner (vegetarian option available), and dessert) Award Winners - Bruce and Dana Brown - Mike Hynson - Robert August - Pat O'Connell - Robert "Wingnut" Weaver To purchase tickets and for more information visit surfmuseum.org or contact Museum Manager Camille Cacas - csm@surfmuseum.org / (760) 721-6876. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Alisa Weilerstein, cello Project Creator: Alisa Weilerstein Director: Elkhanah Pulitzer Set/Lighting Designer: Seth Reiser Costume Designer: Molly Irelan Artistic Producer/Advisor: Hanako Yamaguchi In Alisa Weilerstein: "Fragments 4 – Labyrinth", the fourth installment of this groundbreaking performance series for solo cello performed by Alisa Weilerstein, new works are woven together with Johann Sebastian Bach’s fourth cello suite, responsive lighting and scenic architecture, inviting audiences into an immersive, multisensory experience. Composers featured in this edition of the "Fragments" Series include Courtney Bryan, Gabriel Kahane, Matthias Pintscher, Missy Mazzoli, Paul Wiancko and of course Johann Sebastian Bach. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/weilerstein-fragments-4/ Alisa Weilerstein on Instagram and Facebook