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From Buenos Aires to Bangkok, Montreal to Moscow, nearly every taxi driver in the world understands "OK." It's a gift from American English that's spread across the globe in less than 200 years.

A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as "woke AI." Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.

San Diego’s arts community is rallying to support their Los Angeles counterparts who lost studios, homes, and livelihoods in the devastating Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires. This spring, Union Hall Gallery will host a two-weekend Fine Art and Craft Sale on Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6 and Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13, featuring over 400 donated pieces spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and more, to raise funds for the LA art community. One hundred percent of proceeds from the sale will directly benefit the Grief and Hope: LA Art World Fire Relief Fund, providing funds to artists and art workers following the January 2025 fires. Featured in the sale are renowned artists like Italo Scanga, Paula Wittner, James Hubbell, Larry Groff, Margaret Larlham, Jane Culp, and Joe Garcia, alongside emerging voices, university students, tattoo artists, and fiber artists. Inside the 2,500-square-foot space, the sale will feel like an immersive gallery experience, with pieces rotated as they sell—encouraging visitors to return throughout the event. The collection will be eclectic and varied, spanning abstract to realism - surrealism, impressionism, expressionism, fauvism, whimsy, plein-air, ceramics, glass, metalwork, fiber arts, and beyond. With prices ranging from $10 to $5,000, the sale is designed to make art accessible for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned collector or someone simply looking to support a worthy cause. Come explore a diverse range of artwork and help support those in need.

Get ready for a creative, fun-filled evening painting and socializing at this colorful Paint and Sip in downtown San Diego! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking for a memorable experience, this Paint and Sip promises an entertaining, creative activity at the Cafe at Hotel Alma in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Beginners welcome! Canvas will come pre- traced for easier painting. Experience the welcoming charm of Café at Alma, nestled in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Indulge in their signature cocktails, hearty California-inspired comfort food, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Café at Alma is the perfect spot to unwind, connect, and enjoy the best of San Diego living. Join us for good vibes, great flavors, and unforgettable moments. Paint and Sips are the perfect evening activity for families, couples, groups, singles or anyone looking to try something new! Seasoned artists and beginners welcome! Your skilled instructor Heather will guide you every step of the way. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/summer-rain-paint-and-sip-san-diego/ Painting and Vino on Instagram and Facebook

Looking for something fun to do in San Diego this Father’s Day? Bingo Remixed is celebrating the legends who raised us with a night dedicated to Dad Rock—the anthems, guitar solos, and classic tracks that every dad has cranked up at full volume. Join us for a free, all-ages Music Bingo night that’s all about classic rock favorites, feel-good road trip tunes, and the iconic sounds of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Whether your dad’s playlist leans toward Springsteen, Journey, Queen, or ZZ Top—this night is full of tracks that scream “Don’t touch the radio!” - Bingo cards in hand, playlist on shuffle - Featuring artists like Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, and more - Free to play | Cash & gift card prizes - First come, first served – supplies are limited Bring your dad, your crew, or come solo for a night of music, nostalgia, and good vibes. This isn’t your grandma’s bingo… it’s better. Visit: https://www.bingoremixedsd.com/next/-punch-bowl-social-lslcd-they3-68atz-xmlcp-3xttj Bingo Remixed on Instagram

Create beautiful handmade jewelry! Choose from two upcoming dates: March 30, 2-4:30 p.m. -or- May 25, 2-4:30 p.m. Join Suzanne Balestri to learn the basics of Fused Glass and create your own glass jewelry to keep for yourself or give as a gift. This fun workshop offers a perfect introduction to Kiln-Formed (fused) glass for beginners, and allows those who have worked with glass before to hone their abilities and finesse their skills. You will learn how fused glass differs from other forms of art glass, how to use the various tools involved in creating glass art, and how to cut and grind the glass you will be using in your wearable art project. Using a colorful array of glass and pre-fired adornments, you’ll construct abstract or representational designs to be fashioned into earrings, pendants, rings, cuff links, even belt buckles! Each student will have plenty of space in the kiln for several items! Your pieces will be fired in a glass kiln to completely fuse each design into one solid piece, and will be ready for you to pick up the following week. Workshop fee includes pre-workshop instructional videos, all glass, equipment, and kiln firing of several pieces. This workshop is recommended for All Skill Levels – Ages 13 and up. Children 8+ years welcome with adult. Beginners welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.

A house is more than a container for the things we spend a lifetime collecting, storing, arranging, and insuring. It is the repository of our memories, the life we spend there. We will make an accordion book with text and images of your home and/or family members or ancestors that reflect your perceptions, memories, family relations, and personal history. The structure of the pages will reflect the book’s subject, with openings that represent doors, windows, and the movement from room to room inside a house. Materials: Cutting knife, stylus (for scoring), sharp pencils, a good eraser (Pink Pearl is good), glue (UHU glue stick or PVA & brush or small roller), 12” ruler, scissors. In addition, you will want to bring room layout drawings, photographs, and/or black-and-white-on-paper printouts of your home or other drawings of the interior or exterior (sizes to be emailed once you have registered). Optional/recommended: 12” centering ruler, bench hook with cutting mat (9” x 12” cutting mat size is ideal), bone folder. Materials for the pages and cover will be provided to create the books. If you do not have personal images or drawings, images relating to “house-ness” will be available for completing the book. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/72 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump says he wants to make sure the United States leads the artificial intelligence race. The White House says fewer regulations would help.

This eight-week workshop style course introduces students to a popular and fun printmaking technique of silk screen. No prior experience in printmaking is necessary. Students will create vibrant, multicolor prints using water-based silk-screen materials while exploring their own style and applying this popular method to their own imagery. The direct, on-screen stencil techniques, such as screen filler/drawing fluid or wax crayon, as well as indirect, photo-emulsion methods of drawing on Mylar will be shown, and digital file preparation will be explored. A stencil monotype-printing and mixed-media approaches will be covered. Students will learn how to set up their own DIY studio and will learn all aspects of preparation, setup, and production of fine art prints. Materials: Ink and studio materials will be provided. Students are responsible for paper and screen frames. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/71 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

No one show swept this year — and it turns out, that's a good thing.