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Escondido 2nd Saturday Art Walk on the 2nd Saturday of each month we celebrate our vibrant Arts and Culture in Escondido. Escondido’s 2nd Saturday Arts & Culture Experience is a uniquely creative experience comprised of many different events includes the wondrously eclectic art galleries of Escondido’s historic downtown as well as interactive arts, theatre, museums and historical and educational experiences all around the area… and all throughout the day. Bring the kids, enjoy a date night, or a friends afternoon out… there’s something for everyone! New in 2021 explore our Historic downtown and discover our Pop Up artists on Grand Avenue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will find a wide variety of art and artists.

Ukrainian Independence Day also marked six months since Russia invaded the country.

"I caution artistic directors against doing performative gestures that have no depth. We can see it," said San Diego Black Artist Collective president Joy Yvonne Jones. The group has put together a week-long festival of Black local art, theater, music and dance to commemorate Juneteenth.

There were mixed signals about whether Ye's unaccredited Christian private school is closing. The uncertainty comes as businesses continue to dissociate from the rapper.

The group will fly on NASA's Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon for the first time 50 years and establish a long-term presence there.

A spectacular family holiday concert, Carols by Candlelight, will take place December 10 & 11 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Now in its 32nd year, proceeds from this holiday country concert will go to Rady Children’s Hospital. The two-night concert will feature country music stars singing their hits and favorite holiday songs. This year’s headliner is Mark Wills, making his Carols by Candlelight debut. Wills, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, has eight Top 10 Country Singles, three Top 10 Country Albums and has been named Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist. Other headliners, and Carols by Candlelight veteran performers, include Jamie O’Neal, Anna Vaus, and Steve Vaus (2010 Grammy winner). O’Neal, an Academy of Country Music Award Winner, and multi-Grammy Nominee, has three Top 10 Country Singles. Anna Vaus was recently named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country; she also just received the Miranda Lambert Award and ASCAP Award. Also appearing in this year’s line-up is Back to the Garden, a Woodstock tribute band, recreating the music of the era, featuring the music of the Byrds, the Doors, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Mamas and the Papas, Carole King, the Eagles, and more. Following the on-stage performances, to close the evening, the audience and stars meet in the courtyard and sing “Silent Night” by candlelight. In addition to the live entertainment, the benefit also features a live auction offering autographed guitars and other items, as well as silent auction items and raffle prizes, donated by sponsoring organizations. To learn ways to get involved or become a donor, visit http://www.carolsbycandlelight.com/our-donors/. VIP Orchestra seating, first 16 rows, is $94 per ticket, while the standard orchestra is $70 per ticket. Tickets are available (starting at $18) through the Box Office at (800) 988-4253. Active-duty military and first responders may purchase tickets at the box office at 50% off regular prices (ID required). The California Center for the Arts is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd in Escondido (92025). For more information, visit www.CarolsByCandlelight.com.

Russian President Vladimir Putin received the honorary black belt back in Nov. 2013 from World Taekwondo, the international governing body of the sport. He is known to be a fan of martial arts.

The San Diego Arab Film Festival kicks off in-person and online events this Saturday. It opens with Najwa Najjar's Palestinian drama "Between Heaven and Earth" at the Museum of Photographic Arts.

President Nixon was named as an "unindicted co-conspirator" in the Watergate scandal, and President Clinton was impeached following the fallout from his affair with a White House intern.

Samora Pinderhughes delivers a vulnerable and intimate performance from his exhibition "The Healing Project."