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New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have the potential to spare children health and social problems. But some parents think they're sending kids the wrong message about their bodies.

In 2001, all of Sarah Feldman's books were destroyed in a flood, so her dad took her to a library to try to cheer her up. There she met a man who gave her a gift that she says changed her life.

Join us for this special Wednesday evening event at The Conrad as we transport ourselves to the Italian countryside with Under the Influence: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. "The Four Seasons," Antonio Vivaldi’s radical violin concerto, is by far the composer’s most popular work. The concerto was one of the first of its kind and, in the right hands, can sound as revolutionary today as it did when it was first heard. The festivities continue after the concert with the best of San Diego’s culinary scene, libations, and more music in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd. Date | Wednesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. Location | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $48 to $98. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/vivaldis-four-seasons or call (858) 459-3728.

The skeleton and skin of what is believed to be the last Tasmanian tiger have been stashed away in a cupboard at a museum in Tasmania, where experts lost track of the bizarre looking creature.

An artillery shell should have killed Andrii Smolenskyi in May. Instead, the blast tore off both of his arms above the elbow and destroyed his eyes. Now he's fighting to put his life back together.

Note: This exhibition was taken down two weeks early. "Text Me When You Get Home" is a new solo exhibition by border artist Diana Benavidez, and will be on view Mar. 12 through May 13, 2022. About the exhibition: Text Me When You Get Home explores habits and rituals adopted by women against lurking predators in public spaces. This collection of piñatas investigates objects transformed into self-defense weapons and addresses common practices embraced on a daily basis as a form of protection against sexual harassment and violence. Opening reception: Saturday, Mar. 12 from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment (619) 269-1981; info@ljathenaeum.org About the artist: Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling. Diana builds piñatas that reflect upon her experiences growing up along the border, her identity, and culture. Her work is known for introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñatas including media and technology. Diana received a BA in Visual Arts from UC San Diego and her art has been exhibited in Mexico, Canada, and the US. Related links: Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram The Athenaeum on Facebook Visiting information for the AAC

The Playhouse’s thrilling annual WOW Festival will feature four action-packed days of theatre, dance, music, puppetry, spectacle events, and more, with multiple performances by acclaimed local, national and international artists taking place throughout the weekend. The WOW Festival at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will create a vibrant communal space where patrons can gather to experience WOW performances, engage in lively discussions about the work, and enjoy the many food and drink options of offer at the Symphony’s exciting downtown location. The Playhouse’s signature Without Walls (WOW) series has become one of the region’s most popular and acclaimed performance programs. Since its inception in 2011, the Playhouse has been commissioning and presenting this series of immersive, site-inspired and virtual productions throughout the San Diego community, including eight stand-alone productions, five WOW Festivals and fourteen Digital WOW pieces. For more information, please visit wowfestival.org.

La Jolla has long been known for its iconic and cutting-edge galleries and is proud to relaunch its First Friday Art Walks just in time for the holidays. Save the date as over 16 galleries open their doors for extended evening hours to art lovers. Whether you are a serious collector. enjoy being part of a creative scene or love learning about new and emerging talents; you won’t want to miss this free event. There will be food, drinks, entertainment and more. For more information, visit https://lajollabythesea.com/event/first-friday-la-jolla-art-walk/2022-02-04/

Join us for a delightful afternoon and book launch, “All the Bad Girls Wear Russian Accents” with poet and artist Jane Muschenetz. “ Written with humor and heart during the pandemic and the Russian invasion of her home country of Ukraine, Jane’s debut poetry chapbook is a poetic exploration of life as an outsider, our fraught relationship with societal norms, and our common humanity. Ukrainian-born, Russian-speaking Jew, Jane (Yevgenia!) Muschenetz was granted asylum in San Diego as a refugee from the USSR when she was 10 years old. Jane Muschenetz on Facebook / Instagram

In addition to the aesthetic beauty and the historic importance of a work of fine art is the story that unfolds on its canvas. One can truly ‘read’ a painting as one does a book, identifying central characters and imagining the dialogue that takes place between them. Many of the true masters in art history are the great storytellers, those who stimulate our imaginations and bring their subjects to life on canvas. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the storytelling in this docent-led talk. Date | Thursday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to noon Location | Onlina via Zoom This is a free event open to the public, brought to you by the Timken Museum of Art. For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/virtual-tour-tell-me-a-story-narratives-in-art or call (619) 239-5548.