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In honor of Black History Month, the Friends of the Malcolm X Library are hosting The Living Art Experience, a celebration of a rich and diverse culture. Local artists will display their talent through live painting, dance, music, poetry and also a fashion show. We will be serving complimentary refreshments. Come enjoy an afternoon of fun! This is an all ages and free event. View this event on Facebook

"Weird Al" Yankovic has no trouble tapping into his dorkiness. Perhaps that's the secret to his decades-spanning appeal. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, he talks about aging into his weirdness.

Kids explore ceramics and woodworking! Mon through Fri | July 28 – Aug 1 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 7-12 years welcome! This week of Summer Camp is all about ceramics & woodworking for kids! Kids learn woodworking hand tool techniques from woodworking professional, Steffanie Dotson. A mom, woodworker, furniture maker, and Executive Director at San Diego Craft Collective, she teaches woodworking to both children and adults year-round. With a focus on safety, Steffanie creatively mentors children and fosters confidence through woodworking. Kids will also explore ceramics with visual artist-educator, Lydia Kardos. Each camper will learn and practice ceramic hand building techniques to make fun, long-lasting projects in this traditional medium full of creative flexibility. This camp is for kids, ages 7-12 years. Projects and depth of learning are matched up to the children’s age/ability. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your child transferred from another camp, let us know! If your child is signed up for morning and afternoon camps here at The Maac at Liberty Station (the building San Diego Craft Collective is located in–Dorothy Laub Music & Arts Center), we’re here to provide that space for your them. It’s a flat $25 fee for the entire camp, Monday through Friday. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available Visit: Kids Clay & Woodworking Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

This is a unique opportunity to study with two accomplished and warmhearted artist-educators in the same course. Ken and Stephanie are both well known for their ability to help each person find their own unique drawing abilities. Each week there will be a life model. On day one, Ken will introduce a simplified approach to gesture drawing and the fundamentals of figure and head construction. During Weeks 2 and 3, Ken will go deeper into the importance of gesture drawing in relation to constructing and composing longer poses. During the final three weeks, Stephanie will continue to build on Ken’s lessons but will include longer poses that will allow students time to incorporate the basics into an actual process of drawing or painting more finished figures and portraits. Materials: You do not need to buy everything on this list. Only buy materials that relate to the medium you plan to work with, or if you are more advanced, bring your own supplies. On day one you will only need newsprint, a drawing board, vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and one colored pastel for accents. Charcoal: Soft vine charcoal; 4B charcoal pencil; kneaded eraser; smooth newsprint; drawing board; rags or paper towels. If you prefer graphite: 2B, 4B, and 6B graphite pencils; kneaded eraser; 18” x 24” drawing pad or 18” x 24” smooth newsprint; drawing board. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/51 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

In this class, Jeff teaches how to efficiently begin and complete a painting. He says, “I focus on a purposeful approach to moving through blocking in an underpainting and understanding how to finish it without overworking. We try to work loose and quickly, so the process of painting is enjoyable.” Materials: Paint: (I like Winsor & Newton) Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light (or Pale Hue), Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Titanium White. Brushes: #2, #4, #6 (flats). I recommend Robert Simmons Signet brand. Supports: Canvas panels (buy bundle of five for the best price). For class we will be working in small format, 8” x 10” or 9” x 12”. (Please no larger than 12” x 16”.) Other: palette (disposable paper palette is fine); odorless mineral spirits in solvent tank or small tight lid jar; small metal palette knife. If you already have paint and this equipment or similar, perfect. Most important is that you have the four paint colors mentioned, especially Permanent Alizarin Crimson. We will discuss materials more extensively during our first class. For intermediate to advanced students only. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/53 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump's proposed budget would strip that law of its power.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WSKG listener Cindy Mosqueda, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Come one, come all! The Crisis Carnival is back in town for one night only! We're a collective of student artists promoting collaboration, connection, and creativity! On February 27, we'll be setting up our tents at the San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts for a night full of student and independent artists and creatives from across San Diego. Come for a night filled with stories, poetry, visual art, music, and more! The event is free and open to all on Thursday, February 27 from 6 p.m. -11 p.m. RSVP now as seats will be limited! Visit: https://crisiscarnivalsdsu.wixsite.com/crisis-carnival/event-details-registration/crisis-carnival-spring-showcase-invasion Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Take time for yourself while your kids dive into a full week of creativity and fun at our Spring Break Camp! Young artists in grades K-5 will explore a variety of exciting art activities designed to spark their imagination. Led by our talented teaching artists, campers will try new techniques, collaborate on group projects, and create unique masterpieces to bring home. With plenty of breaks for snacks, movement, and lunch, the days are a perfect mix of creativity and play. Give yourself a break while your kids make art and lasting memories! Why Choose ArtReach? Spring Break Camp is a hands-on experience where kids in grades K-5 can explore art projects focusing on goal-setting, self-expression, and celebrating their unique strengths. Campers will build confidence, collaborate with peers, and create a portfolio of colorful work that showcases their creativity and imagination! Spring Camp Themes: March 24-28: Bloom and Grow Celebrate the beauty of growth and transformation with art projects inspired by nature's wonders. Students will explore vibrant florals, lush gardens, and imaginative depictions of plants, fostering creativity and connection to the world around them. March 31 - April 4: Art Around the World Embark on an artistic journey across the globe! Through a variety of cultural techniques and themes, students will create unique pieces inspired by traditions, symbols, and styles from diverse communities, expanding their creativity and cultural appreciation. Buy 2 or more Weekly Camps, and get 5% off! PLUS 10% off sibling discounts. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram

Join wine whiz Barbara Baxter, who trained at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Napa and studied in Italy and France, on a delightful romp through cultural history paired with harmonious wines. The Art of Wine will focus on three iconic winemaking regions which also emerged as cultural epicenters throughout history: the city of Rome, pairing outstanding Italian wines with architecture from the classical epoch; wines of Provence paired with the Impressionist artists; and the arrival of both the wine world and art world in innovative postwar Southern California. An entertaining dive: culture and viniculture! Light refreshments will be provided. March 13: Art of Wine and Eternal Rome Savor the Eternal City’s history and culture paired with Italian wines. We hear tales of good and evil set among Rome’s monuments, fountains, aqueducts, and sculpture—heroes and villains paired with vino Italiano. March 20: Provence & Impressionism Light and love are served up in the art and wines of Southern France. Rounded and golden, soft and opulent—are we talking about wines from Provence or Impressionist art? We will explore this rewarding land and its culture. March 27: Southern California Southern California’s outrageous and fun art scene exploded in the postwar years parallel with California’s wine-world arrival. Join us for a dive into the era when Southern California art and wine became oh so cool. About Barbara Baxter Barbara Baxter studied wine academically at the Sorbonne in Paris and has continued her inquiry into the heritage of wine for more than a decade. She created visitor education programs for Francis Ford Coppolaʼs Rubicon Estate and has worked for Napa Valleyʼs most prestigious wineries: Sterling Vineyards and Opus One. She is the editor of Planet Wine and has also made wine in Napa Valley. Baxter has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, has lectured at major museums and universities in California, including the Getty Malibu, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Athenaeum Arts & Music Library, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Orange County, and The Huntington. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/baxter-25-series Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook