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Opening Reception: Saturday, May 24, 5–7 p.m. May 24–June 14, 2025 AAC ART STUDIO 2025 STUDENT EXHIBITION AT THE AAC ART STUDIO SUBMIT ENTRY HERE: https://zfrmz.com/LZgvXCSg1iMKRWVuae5Y The Student Exhibition will include works by students who have completed a class at the Athenaeum School of the Arts during the last two years. Artwork entries for this exhibition will be accepted between Monday, March 3–Friday, May 9, 2025. Each artist may enter up to one (1) artwork for this exhibition. Artists will be notified via email after May 12. CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 3–MAY 9, 2025 CRITERIA Artists: Must have completed a class at the Athenaeum School of the Arts or PEEC program within the past two years. Media: Maximum one (1) work/image per artist (jpegs, no larger than 2 MB). 2-D and 3-D media. Work must be ready-to-hang and may not exceed 60 inches in width or height. Date: Artwork must have been completed within the past 2 years. Deadline to Enter: Friday, May 9, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. PDT Artwork Drop-off: between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, May 18 and Monday, May 19 at the Athenaeum Art Center, 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. For inquiries regarding artwork drop-off or installation please feel free to contact: Maura Walters, Director, School of the Arts // mwalters@ljathenaeum.org Jocelyn Saucedo Larson, Exhibitions Liaison // jsaucedo@ljathenaeum.org Chris Padilla, Assistant Director, Athenaeum Art Center // cpadilla@ljathenaeum.org The Athenaeum holds several student and teacher exhibition events each year. The exhibition can be viewed in the AAC Art Studio at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during open gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment.

One of the most renowned films in cinema, Charles Burnett’s "Killer of Sheep" has been magnificently restored to 4K with sparkling picture and sound. Evoking the everyday trials, fragile pleasures, and tenacious humor of blue-collar African Americans in 1970s Watts, Burnett made the film on a minuscule budget with a mostly nonprofessional cast, combining keen on-the-street observation with a carefully crafted script. The episodic plot centers on the character of Stan (Henry Gayle Sanders), a slaughterhouse worker mired in exhaustion, disconnected from his wife, his children, and himself. Stan and his neighbors struggle just to get by, let alone get ahead; as befits an L.A. movie, vehicular metaphors of breakdown abound. Only the kids, leaping from roof to roof, seem to achieve a mobility that eludes their elders. Burnett’s film focuses on everyday life in black communities in a manner rarely seen in American cinema — combining lyrical elements with a starkly neorealist, documentary-style approach that chronicles the unfolding story with depth and riveting simplicity. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

The Black Keys at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on June 4. The Black Keys on Facebook / Instagram NOTE: Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre is a CASHLESS venue.

Selfies can be great fun — or horribly dangerous. India, which has tallied hundreds of injuries and deaths from risky selfie-taking, is urging folks to stay safe when holding up their phone for a pix.

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is hosting an informational meeting on May 3 to provide details for the summer 2026 Kilimanjaro Challenge, an eight-day climb of Africa’s tallest peak. The session is set for 1 p.m. May 3 at the Coastal Ranger Station on Via de la Valle at San Andres Drive, San Diego. “Climb for the Conservancy: Mt. Kilimanjaro Challenge” combines the epic adventure of conquering the iconic, 19,341-foot mountain in Tanzania with a challenge for participants to raise funds for conservation within the San Dieguito River watershed. “Whether you're a seasoned climber or a beginner looking for a new challenge, this meeting is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the adventure ahead,” said Cheryl Goddard, the Conservancy’s executive director. “We'll cover everything from training tips to gear recommendations, so you can feel prepared and confident as you embark on this incredible journey.” During the get-together, visitors also can hear about the fun from the Conservancy’s recent trip to Tanzania, where more than a dozen hikers completed the Kilimanjaro Challenge. Register: www.sdrvc.org/kilimanjaro-challenge San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

James Arthur at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on Friday, May 30. James Arthur on Facebook /Instagram

The San Diego U.S. Attorney fired by President Donald Trump this month says she’s now concerned for the public’s safety. An expert responds to video released last week of SDPD’s shooting of a 16-year-old. And the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has one North County Social Security office listed for closure. Five years later, the effects of COVID shutdowns are still being felt in San Diego schools. Plus, atmospheric rivers and a parade of planets in the sky.

Judas Priest and Alice Cooper at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 18. For the full concert calendar, go here: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpa2WZe/north-island-credit-union-amphitheatre-events Judas Priest on Instagram / Facebook Alice Cooper on Instagram / Facebook

Luis R. Conriquez at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 4. For the full concert calendar, go here: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpa2WZe/north-island-credit-union-amphitheatre-events Luis R. Conriquez on Youtube

Billy Idol with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on September 23. For the full concert calendar, go here: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpa2WZe/north-island-credit-union-amphitheatre-events Billy Idol on Instagram