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Some superhero movies go for real-world relevance. The Fantastic Four: First Steps succeeds by doubling down on whimsical, wide-eyed wonder.

First Friday craft each month from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Open House & Community Mending from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there on Friday, April 4th! RSVP below so we have enough supplies on-hand for everyone! This "First Friday", we’ll be creating a Box of Poetry! Kids will be writing fill-in-the-blank poetry and/or drawing pictures and decorating their shadow box using an upcycled wooden cigar box! *This project is great for children of all ages. Young children may need help from an accompanying adult. Each month the craft changes, so pop in while you’re visiting and get crafty! On the first Friday of every month, the Arts District in Liberty Station is packed with ways to enjoy the best in life! Whether your visit includes a waterfront walk, a picturesque picnic, a bite & drink from one of the great restaurants or public market, or a bit of fun shopping, our doors will be open on First Friday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., ready to share craft with you, along with: A Free, Family-Friendly Craft for Kids (from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Visit: https://sandiegocraft.org/product/first-friday-free-kids-craft/ San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

When President Trump talks about his foreign policy, he often frames it as a business deal. He says much less about conventional diplomacy, like ending the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

As part of the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival's 'Arte Latino' we are partnering with the 'Rhythm & Roots' Arts and Culture series (Charanga Night), Senses Human Bistro, and UCSD Park & Market to bring you an amazing night of film, art, music, dancing, food, drinks and a great time with friends old and new. We will start the night off with a meet the Artist Reception from 4:30-6 p.m. on the second floor next to the Digital Gym Cinema where you will see some amazing Art and meet some of the Artists who created it. We will be posting some artist information in the discussion portion of this invite. Arte Latino is curated by Andy Gonzalez (La Onda Arte Latino). This portion is FREE! Next (6-9 p.m.) you will be treated to some amazing LIVE music by 'Charanga NYS' lead by Joseph Aportela who also happens to be a featured artist at our Film Festival this year. The Rhythm & Roots series happens monthly at the Senses Human Bistro on the first floor and is about as good as it gets when it comes to Latin Jazz in San Diego. At Senses Human Bistro you can purchase delicious food and drinks to enjoy while listening to the amazing music. The concert is free, but please Register Now If you choose, you can also watch a movie at the Digital Gym Cinema on the second floor where we screen Independent and Foreign Films all year long. Movie tickets can be purchased online or at the Box Office. https://digitalgym.org/ Of course this is all in collaboration with the 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 19-23, check here for tickets and information: https://sdlatinofilm.com/site_2024/ https://senseshumanbistro.com/ https://parkandmarket.ucsd.edu/ Cover Art by Joseph Aportela! We hope you can join us and please spread the word!

Beginning Saturday, March 1, join us in Encinitas for even more ways to interact with contemporary art! Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North expands on our 2025-2026 exhibition season theme, "On Healing." The exhibitions are part of a year-long exploration of the ways artists address the various socio-cultural wounds revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, the associated programs and events seek to explore how art can serve as a vital tool for mental, physical, emotional, and community wellbeing. Weekly Wellness Saturdays will take place most Saturdays throughout the year during ICA San Diego’s open hours (Noon – 5 p.m.), and includes: 1–2 PM: A rotating healing activity hosted by a local facilitator, including breathwork, yoga, and meditation 2:15–3:15 PM: A complimentary tour of the current exhibition in its Lower and Upper Pavilions, the outdoor garden, and sculpture trail 12–5 PM: An all ages art-making activity related to this year’s On Healing season 12–5 PM: Coffee and snacks for purchase 12–5 PM: Complimentary admission to ICA exhibitions Admission to Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North is free, and a donation will be suggested for healing activities, and made directly to the facilitator. The current healing activity schedule is as follows: 1st Saturdays (March 1, April 5, May 3): Embodied Dance with Claire Halter About Embodied Dance: Get out of your head and into your body! This experience includes guided facilitation alongside free and intuitive movement and dance. Participants do not need any experience and are encouraged to move in their own authentic way in a safe, supported space. About Claire: Claire is a certified ecstatic dance facilitator and DJ, and she is also a certified Fluentbody (somatic-based movement practice) instructor. She has organized and facilitated gatherings for women and loves creating spaces for women to connect on a deeper level with themselves and others. In the spaces she holds, she hopes that women feel they can be their most authentic selves, as she has found, on her own journey, that her authenticity and vulnerability are her greatest gifts. 2nd Saturdays (March 8, April 12, May 10): Breathwork with Shawna Rogers About Breathwork: Experience the transformative power of transcendent breathwork, a modern, three-part breathing practice paired with evocative music to guide you into a state of deep healing and bliss. This gentle yet powerful technique helps release trapped emotions, harmonize your nervous system, and naturally boost your “happy hormones”. Through proper breathing, you can detoxify your body, reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your overall well-being. Your session concludes with healing reiki, leaving you lighter, clearer, and more energized. Embrace the opportunity to heal in community and unlock your full potential. About Shawna: Shawna is a breathwork facilitator, reiki master-teacher and yoga instructor, teaching empowerment through embodiment practices. She is known for creating a safe space for others to journey deep beneath their layers. As a transformation guide to individuals ready for change, Shawna uses her innovative healing methods to help people get out of their head and into their body — so they can tap into their deepest desires, find clarity, and start living the life they truly want. 3rd Saturdays (March 15, April 19): Sound Healing and Art Making: Sound healing and meditation, followed by creating with paints, collage, clay or mixed media, with Karen Cadiero-Kaplan About Sound Healing: Sound healing and art in the garden: Enter a sound healing among plants and the sounds of crystal singing bowls and harp, then move into intuitive painting expressing your inner wisdom. Please bring a yoga mat or seat cushion and eye covering. All art materials will be supplied. About Karen: Dr. Karen Cadiero-Kaplan brings her 30 years of expertise as a teacher and artist to her sound healing practice. She creates a safe and sacred space that brings all who enter greater peace that opens participants to their inner wisdom and creative voice. 4th Saturdays (March 22, April 26, May 24): Yoga and Meditation with Diana Bamford About Yoga and Meditation: Experience an hour of gentle, mindful yoga and deep meditation, designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and restore your spirit. This soothing practice for all levels invites you to move with ease, breathe deeply, and embrace stillness in a warm and supportive space. About Diana: Di is a certified yoga instructor specializing in Prenatal, Postnatal, and Trauma Informed Yoga, who brings her personal journey as a mother of three and PMADs survivor to create transformative experiences for her students. Since beginning her teaching journey in 2017, she has dedicated herself to providing a safe, inclusive space where practitioners of all levels can explore the mind-body-spirit connection. As a Reiki Master, Intuitive Energy Mentor, and certified Peer Support Specialist, Di combines her expertise in yoga with energy work to help high achievers break through barriers and find balance. Her commitment to Maternal Mental Health is reflected in her active involvement with Thrive Wellness Collective and the Postpartum Health Alliance in San Diego, where she volunteers to support other mothers. Whether leading a yoga class or providing energy mentoring, Di honors each individual’s unique journey while fostering an environment of growth, healing, and empowerment. 5th Saturdays (March 29, May 31): Breathwork with Shawna Rogers These Saturday offerings at ICA North are an evolution of ICA San Diego’s popular C You Saturday! series, a monthly community event where guests enjoy the galleries, participate in art-making, listen in on an artist talk, and more. This year, C You Saturdays! will take place on exhibition opening dates only, including: February 15, afra eisma: hush at ICA Central (Balboa Park) August 16, Las Hermanas Iglesias at ICA North (Encinitas) September 20, Ruben Ulisses Rodriguez Montoya at ICA Central (Balboa Park) ICA San Diego’s locations in Encinitas and Balboa Park are open Thursday – Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North run from Noon – 5 p.m. (last entry into the galleries is 4:30 p.m.). C You Saturdays! at ICA Central and North run from 4-7 p.m. RSVP to a Weekly Wellness Saturday!

"The Valley of Shadows" - Presented by Write Out Loud and the Friends of the Villa Montezuma. Before pianist, Spiritualist, and writer Jesse Shepard became a world traveler and performer he was an immigrant boy growing up on the Illinois prairie in the time of comets, religious revivalism, and anti-slavery conflicts. Hear stories and song as he recalls scenes from his youth as the young United States of America reckons with its own sense of Self and Union. In a unique and lyrical series of vignettes, Jesse Shepard, writing under his pen name "Francis Grierson," paints an optimistic and enchanting picture of a people and place shimmering on the brink of change. Performed in the gorgeous Music Room of Jesse Shepard's own Palace of the Arts - the 1887 masterpiece Villa Montezuma. Local non-metered street parking in the residential neighborhood. Please note that the Villa Montezuma Museum is a historic structure with no elevator. No internal recording or photography. Visit: https://writeoutloud.ticketspice.com/the-valley-of-shadows

Learn to needle felt! Oh, butterflies! Fluttering bursts of happy colors! In this class, we will be making a butterfly out of wool, using needle felting techniques. Needle felting is a process where wool fibers are pressed together using long, special needles of different sizes, turning wool into felt. Because of the sharpness of the needles, this class is for students 12+ years old, and guards will be provided. During these three hours we will cut out butterflies from wool felt , “paint” the wings with wool, and shape the body dimensionally. Your butterfly can be turned into a brooch or hung on the walls. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14th, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. On June 14th, we’ll host a live demonstration of sheep shearing, more live artist-artisan demonstrations, interactive craft for families, artist vendors, food and more. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Learn more here! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Needle Felting | Wool Butterfly Making San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

In honor of Black History Month, the Friends of the Malcolm X Library are hosting The Living Art Experience, a celebration of a rich and diverse culture. Local artists will display their talent through live painting, dance, music, poetry and also a fashion show. We will be serving complimentary refreshments. Come enjoy an afternoon of fun! This is an all ages and free event. View this event on Facebook

In this show, “Blush” becomes a site of convergence between warmth and coldness, the private and the public, the intimate and the speculative. The title evokes not only the bodily reaction of flushing skin—often involuntary and tied to emotion, exposure, or embarrassment—but also the ephemeral hues of tenderness, shame, desire, and nostalgia. It asks: What does it mean to be emotionally visible in a world that often demands detachment? Vanessa Rishel invites viewers to explore vulnerability and softness through her most recent and experimental works. Drawing on personal memory, sensory perception, and speculative imagination, her practice negotiates the thresholds between inner affect and external expression. Through color, and spatial arrangement, Rishel creates atmospheres that oscillate between comfort and unease—spaces where emotion is not only seen, but felt. Join us at Mortis Studio for the reception on Friday, June 13th from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. "Blush" will run from June 13th - July 13th. Visit: https://www.mortisstudio.com/ Vanessa Rishel on Instagram and Facebook

"Manchild," the first single from Sabrina Carpenter's forthcoming album, Man's Best Friend, enters this week's Hot 100 singles chart at No. 1, making a late-breaking bid for "song of the summer" status in the process.