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Jonathan Groff was destined for the stage. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin Jonathan tells Rachel about how he takes criticism and learning to play piano for his new musical "Just in Time."

President Trump's tariffs are almost "tailor-made" to hit the goods that lower income households prefer to purchase, says economist Ernie Tedeschi of Yale's nonpartisan Budget Lab.

During our five-day art camp, we will have fun making art while learning about art from many places around the world. You will make your own Mexican piñata, paint a Chinese dragon, fold Japanese origami, paint a mythical Persian bird, paint an ancient Egyptian cat, create a San Diego collage, and draw and paint Australian tropical fish. We will use watercolor and acrylic paints, origami and decorative papers, tissue paper, crayons, markers, and pencils. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-2 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

"The US Air Guitar Championships return to San Diego! The ultimate mashup of music and mayhem—the US Air Guitar Championships are storming into town! Part rock concert, part comedy spectacle, this high-octane showdown features larger-than-life competitors shredding invisible axes with wild passion and jaw-dropping flair. FREE Show. All ages. Join us at 7 p.m. on June 27th!" Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-us-air-guitar-regional-championships-san-diego-ca-registration-1324656757019 US Air Guitar on Instagram and Facebook

We're back on May 30, 7 p.m., at Finest City Improv, you punsters! Pundemonium! is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! Winners of each round will get the coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy to take home. Tickets are only $6, but they sell out quick! Visit: https://finestcity.vbotickets.com/event/pundemonium_san_diego%60s_only_pun_competition/144606 Finest City Improv on Facebook

Celebrate Spring with art! Join us for a vibrant paint and sip at Giaola’s Fine Italian dining in Carlsbad. Create your own “Blue Bouquet,” a charming tin watering can overflowing with flowers, guided by local artists. This is a 2 hour paint and sip party, using a 12×16 canvas! All supplies are provided including a complimentary glass of wine! Make sure to tell your friends! We look forward to painting with you! Experience North County’s newest destination for modern fine dining. Giaola Italian Kitchen has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, which masterfully blends the flavors of Italy with sleek, modern design. Giaola Italian Kitchen offers patrons superb dining, takeout, delivery, and catering. There is plenty of free parking for guests, wheelchair accessible, and indoors. If you are wanting to dine in before the event, feel free to check out their happy hour which is 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. every day. This is also a kid-friendly venue and their outdoor patio is a pet-friendly space! Their maximum occupancy for this venue is 20 guests. Visit: Blue Bouquet Paint and Sip Giaola Italian Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook

This course explores using stop motion animation to tell a story. Children will create their own characters, backgrounds, and sets using drawing, painting, collage, and even found objects. After storyboarding and planning, students will use photography and audio recordings to bring their story to life. Max students: 14 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-5 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. 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. 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. Tickets: $60/65 The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above.

We will be doing small to medium-size loose studies. We will keep the watercolor simple and fresh. We focus on the process more than the finished product, and we encourage play and experimentation. This is a great technique to learn for travel sketchbooks, greeting cards, or adding a little custom painting to your scrapbook, journal, or website. You will be able to finish several paintings. Lori will walk you through each project, and she will demonstrate and show samples, all in a very relaxed atmosphere. We will be drawing from observation of photos and from real life. We may have a guest artist join us for one lesson. This class is set at an intermediate level. You should have some experience with drawing and painting before taking this class. MATERIALS: Pens: I recommend Faber-Castell PITT or Micron waterproof, black. There’s a pack of four Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens that have nib sizes superfine, fine, medium, and brush-pen. If you have a variety of nib sizes in another brand of acid free, waterproof pens, feel free to use them. (Note: Be sure it is not the four-pack that has thick pens used for calligraphy.) Paper: one 9” x 12” watercolor pad. (From 90 lb. to 140 lb. is good. My favorite brand is Arches, cold or hot press, but others are fine.) Watercolor: If you have watercolors, just use what you have. If you want to buy some, you can get the Prang-brand, 16-standard-color set or splurge and buy tubes of Daniel Smith or Winsor & Newton. If you want a set for travel, get a travel Winsor & Newton set, with professional colors. Brushes: The sets usually come with a brush. I recommend that you get additional brushes (round #2, 6, and 8) and a flat, wash brush (½”). Feel free to set up any pens or paper you would like to try. If you would like to get a travel water brush, Niji is the best brand. Misc.: glue stick, scissors, two water containers, spray bottle, water mister, watercolor well palette. (It’s a palette with little cups to hold the paint.) Optional: one Uni-ball, Signo white fine-tip pen or white gel pen, Speedball sketching project set, and black waterproof India ink. Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens, waterproof, sanguine and/or sepia, any thickness of nib. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/103 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

This is a 21+ event w/ valid ID at Soda Bar - San Diego. Bad Bunny Dance Night hits San Diego on June 21st! This dance night brings the electrifying, genre-defying energy of Bad Bunny alongside artists like J Balvin, Karol G, Rosalía, and Rauw Alejandro. With a mix of reggaeton, Latin trap, electronic and global hits, this night will have you moving to tracks and remixes that embody dynamic flair and unapologetic spirit. Expect a high-energy, immersive atmosphere where the music fuels celebration, self-expression, and connection all night long. *This is a tribute dance night. None of the artists mentioned will be appearing at this event, nor are they affiliated with the event. Visit: https://dice.fm/event/eoq2pd-bad-bunny-night-21st-jun-soda-bar-san-diego-tickets? Soda Bar on Instagram and Facebook