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On view Nov. 13 – Feb. 5, 2022 Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 13 from 5 - 7 p.m. The Cannon Art Gallery’s ninth Invitational exhibition features the work of five San Diego County artists; Samantha Barrymore (Carlsbad), Brad Maxey (San Diego), Griselda Rosas (Chula Vista), Jiela Rufeh (Encinitas), and Melissa Walter (La Mesa), selected by gallery curator Karen McGuire from the 2021 Juried Biennial exhibition. Pictured: Detail of Melissa Walter's "Gravitational Lensing" work, photographed by Michael Andrew. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Thursday: Noon - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m. Admission is free. Masks are required.

The unleashing of powerful, generative AI on the public is raising concerns that as the technology becomes more prevalent, it will become easier to claim that anything is fake.

The Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center (CPMCC) opens its doors to the public and has set its Grand Opening date for Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 from Noon - 6 p.m. The inaugural exhibition in the museum will be the premiere of “PILLARS of the Community,” a collective historical narrative of Chicano Park and Logan Heights. The exhibition will highlight elements of the heart of the Chicano Park Movement including: The Brown Berets, Centro Cultural de la Raza, the Chicano Park Steering Committee, Danza Azteca, Danza Folklorica, Kumeyaay Story, Lowriders, Música, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Teatro, Unión del Barrio, and the Youth. In addition, the exhibition will have an installation by Visionary Elder Artist Salvador “Queso” Torres. Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Jane Monheit is one of the finest vocalists working today. Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (Stephen Holden, New York Times), Monheit has had plenty of milestone moments in establishing herself as one of today’s best and most important vocalist-musicians. Monheit’s mellifluous voice has been compared to Ella Fitzgerald’s incandescent instrument, both possessed of an effortless melodicism, expert timing, and a gift for flawless diction. Come What May, her first album in five years, features a mix of upbeat standards, fresh takes on well-loved ballads, and lesser-known tunes. The album is a catharsis in light of the pandemic, and as the title and song selection suggest, is a statement of resiliency and hope. She'll be performing live at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Friday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $25 to $55. For more information, please visit artcenter.org/event/jane-monheit-2 or call (760) 839-4138.

Some video game fans chide others for not "getting good" enough to beat tough games. But frequent failure can foster personal growth and knit communities together.

From '5 works of art to see in San Diego in November' (KPBS feature) "Mình Sẽ Đi Về," is a forthcoming solo exhibition from San Diego artist Ellis Duc Luu, featuring new ink drawings based on the stories and events of Vietnam War refugees — plus the works serve as a letter of sorts from Luu to his family. The pieces are complicated, in process and aesthetics as well as in meaning. Luu is trying to encapsulate the grief and disruption caused by the Vietnam war into these works, as well as draw on what Luu believes are his own failures, in the French creative tradition of "le mal de vivre," or "the pain of living," which is an introspective exploration of self, flaws and purpose. Intricate details are layered within other intricate details, and white space is nearly nonexistent in Luu's work. Every corner of each 22 x 30" work is chock-full of lines, shapes, figures or swirls of ocean and storm. Read more here. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the gallery and artist: "Mình Sẽ Đi Về" is Ellis Duc Luu’s second solo art exhibition. A series of ink drawings that depict the events of the Vietnam war and the refugees that were produced from the outcome. The artwork functions as both a narrative and a letter. One to provide a story of the conflict from an uncommon source. The other, is an intimate letter from the artist to his family. The series tries to weave complex themes of anti-war, grief, satire, and diaspora into a comprehensive vision. What separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom? It is the ability to tell stories, and how humanity can bring such power to these tales that it can warp the fabric of reality. "Mình Sẽ Đi Về" is a fairy tale about the many Vietnamese and southeast Asians who transformed into refugees due to imperialist involvement. On their backs, they carried strife and tribulations to survive in new lands with unknown tastes and scents. This story is to bring some equilibrium to the unbalanced narrative of many who lost their memories and homes. A piece to the ever growing chronicles of refugees around the world, past, present, and future. Location: Thumbprint Gallery Hours: Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment p: +1-858-354-6294 info(at)thumbprintgallery.com Related links: Thumbprint Gallery's website Thumbprint Gallery on Facebook Thumbprint Gallery on Instagram

Ring in the season at the La Jolla Historical Society with favorite San Diego family band, Hullabaloo and hands-on art making! Join us for a free festive family gathering presented by the La Jolla Historical Society! Dance and sing along to the playful tunes of San Diego kid folk band, Hullabaloo, on the front lawn of LJHS. Attendees will also have the chance to create their own artwork with featured artist Xuchi Naungayan Eggleton, inspired by her project in the exhibition Trifecta: Art, Science, Patron. All ages are welcome. Capacity is limited and reservations are required so sign up today for your free ticket! Registration available through Eventbrite. This event is generously sponsored by BFree Studio in La Jolla. To learn more about their gallery space and exhibition program, visit bfreestudio.net.

In this “Tour Guide” bonus episode, borderless artist Shinpei Takeda takes us on a tour of his exhibition, “Fantasia Moral” (“Moral Fantasy”), which is showing at the art museum in Tijuana, CECUT, through Aug. 8.

In 1973, Littlefeather provided one of the most dramatic moments in Oscar history: Offering Brando's regrets for refusing the award because of Hollywood's treatment and portrayal of Native Americans.

On her surreal, sci-fi and decidedly romantic new album ¡Ay!, the Colombian, Berlin-based electronic artist crafts an alien narrative drawing inspiration from the genres of her youth.