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The San Diego Symphony opens their new outdoor venue, The La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest delivers a hybrid concert, immersive art from Art Power Equity, contemporary photography at SDMA and Fern St. Circus.

Inspired by the Eight Pillars of Joy outlined in "The Book of Joy" by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this film invites viewers to take an unforgettable theatrical journey through moments of everyday magic and extraordinary possibility. Written by award-winning poet laureate nominee Gill Sotu, “The History of Joy” is inspired by real-life stories of struggle, beauty, and triumph. Produced by Vanguard Culture in partnership with The Rosin Box Project. The "History of Joy" premieres on Thursday, April 28 at the Museum of Photographic Arts. The film will also be screened virtually on our YouTube channel. Event schedule: 5:30 p.m. – Doors open, explore photography exhibitions 6 p.m. – Cocktails and silent auction 7 p.m. – Film screening 9:15 p.m. – Post-show Q&A with director, cinematographer, and cast members (20-min) Get tickets here! VIP Wine + Screening - In Person: $50 General Admission - In Person: $20 General Admission - Virtual: $10 For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/the-history-of-joy-world-premiere.

An unexpected U.S. Supreme Court ruling has upheld a key section of the Voting Rights Act. But many voting rights advocates and legal scholars are bracing for new efforts to dismantle the law.

The Timken is fortunate to have a collection of Russian icons, because this form of sacred art of the Eastern Rite is to a great extent important to the development of Renaissance art. Mostly tempera on panel, these icons are portraits of Jesus and his mother, saints, or Bible episodes depicted in the Byzantine style. In the Timkens's own early Renaissance works, the influence of these icons can be seen. We will discuss some of the salient points about this unique art form in order to understand its meaning and significance in this docent-led talk. Our free virtual tours allow you to step inside the museum and explore one of the greatest collections of paintings, from the comfort of your home. We recommend you download zoom in advance. If you have any questions please contact Alexandra at ariley@timkenmuseum.org or 619-550-5955.

The exciting young members of the Arod Quartet, based in Paris, first came to international attention when they won first prize at the 2015 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition and the 2016 ARD International Music Competition. They arrive to San Diego this Spring! The program includes Mozart’s famous “Dissonance” String Quartet no. 19 in C Major; Bartok’s String Quartet No. 1 in A Minor, acknowledged as his first masterpiece; and Ravel’s only string quartet, a staple of the chamber music repertoire. Date | Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m. Location | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Get tickets here! Tickets starting at $51. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/arod-quartet or call (858) 459-3728.

Occupy Thirdspace II: Plástica y palabra en TJ/SD explores the relationship between the visual arts and palabra (word). It documents the history of this relationship from the late 1980s to the present, through the work of artists who have lived and worked in Tijuana and San Diego. Palabra as a concept speaks back to the oppressive function of "Language," as a tool for colonization, assimilation, and exclusion —repurposing, translating, and changing it. Plástica y Palabra represents a collective force of impulses that cross geopolitical, racial, lingual, social, and economic borders. These practices live, give new life, and assign new meaning to their environment. Sonidero Travesura will be performing live at the gallery opening on the Dome terrace. The duo is composed of Tijuana native Omar Lizarraga and Dardin Coria. Date | Saturday, February 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | San Diego Central Library Opening Reception takes place outside on the 9th floor Dome Terrace. Mask mandates and social distancing are in place. Gallery capacity will be limited to 30 visitors at one time. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the event's website or contact Bonnie Domingos at (619) 236-5881.

Two long-time San Diego artists collaborate for a swinging good time! Beloved by jazz aficionados, swing dancers, and San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community, Sue Palmer burns up center stage surrounded by San Diego’s finest classical dancers. Not to be missed! The second half of the program features Artistic Director Javier Velasco’s seminal salute to Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Benny Goodman, SDB’s Opus…Swing! Related links: San Diego Ballet website | Instagram Sue Palmer on Facebook

A growing number of high-profile novels are coming out of the Caribbean and the Caribbean diaspora. And the region has long been punching above its weight on the international literary scene.

Police said rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces, who have been launching attacks for years from their bases in eastern Congo, carried out the raid on the school in the border town of Mpondwe.

Get a gift for a friend or yourself at the Athenaeum's quarterly book sale on our patio! As usual, we will have a large selection of gently used books, CDs, vinyl LPs, and sheet music. Date | Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Athenaeum at (858) 454-5872 or at info@ljathenaeum.org.