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Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.

inewsource cartoonist Steve Breen explores San Diego's fentanyl crisis through illustrated reporting. Then, a preview of film, music and art events to check out this weekend.

Art Scene West presents the Seaport Village Art Show! Bring some of your choicest pieces to be showcased in the beautiful Lighthouse District courtyard of Seaport Village. Invite your friends family and fan-base for an enjoyable afternoon in a pleasant downtown San Diego setting accompanied by live music and attractive establishments such as San Pasqual Winery and Mike Hess Brewing company. This monthly event is sure to bring fun and excitement to the beautiful Marina District in Downtown San Diego. If you're a San Diego based artist and want to participate in our next show, then head to our website and submit your work to book a spot: https://www.artscenewest.com/seaport-art-walk-call-for-artists Art Scene West Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Popcorn Reef is redefining movie nights in San Diego with grindhouse gems, giallo classics and wild cult films you won't find anywhere else — even Landmark Theatres.

Participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror anthology: The Secret Room: a surreal group creative writing exercise designed to activate your imagination, from famed surrealist Aimee Bender, author of "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt" and "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake." Giving Sentience to Inanimate Objects: using provided objects, or something of your own, you will follow steps to create your own unique story. Contributed by former film exec, writer/producer, artist and script consultant, Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein. Please Note: This event will be held IN PERSON at our space at Writers, Ink (upstairs in Barracks 16, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd. #204, San Diego, CA, 92106). San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

NOTE: This event has been cancelled Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by San Diego icon Whitney Shay, accompanied by guitarist Aaron Lind. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

The program Artist Statement 101 focuses on strategies for writing a dynamic general artist statement. With a combination of presentation and group conversation led by curator and writer Elizabeth Rooklidge, participants will come away from the session with a concrete plan for writing a statement, as well as a store of generative techniques to use now and throughout the future. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-14-artist-statement-101-with-elizabeth-rooklidge/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Drummer/composer Jacob Wendt & his quintet play tunes from his highly touted hard bop album "Silver Street" — featuring Brian Levy tenor sax, Brian Mantz trumpet, Ed Kornhauser piano, & Mackenzie Leighton bass. $25 cash ($20 students) Visit: https://dizzysjazz.com/ Jacob Wendt on Instagram

Learn how to make the perfect probiotic pickle! Includes your own take-home mason jar of seasonal pickles. LEARN: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple fermented pickle recipes with cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and more which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. TASTE: We'll have a variety of fermented pickle styles to sample DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of seasonal pickles with organic locally grown ingredients to take home and ferment. Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/pickle-workshop-sd/ Fermenters Club on Instagram and Facebook

The Prince and Princess of Wales will join the King and Queen in granting Royal Warrants — a sort of "seal of approval" — on certain goods and services.