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How do octopuses change color and why do oysters make pearls? Investigate how slimy sea creatures live and thrive in their underwater homes. Then create an artwork inspired by what you have learned. This is an in-person workshop. *Please read all the information below! The San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extension are proud to bring all Library NExT programming to you for free, thanks to funding provided in whole or in part by the Library Foundation SD. If you need special accessibility accommodations, information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email LibraryNExT@sandiego.gov If you have comments, questions or grievances about Library NExT, please contact the Program Coordinator at LibraryNExT@sandiego.gov

If activists have their way, not only the looters, but the buyers, of stolen cultural relics will face criminal repercussions.

We are delighted to bring fine art to the San Diego community all summer long. Introducing the ArtWalk Summer Series in Little Italy, where we will showcase approximately 30 artists in the heart of Little Italy every other Sunday during the summer. Taking place at the Piazza della Famiglia and the adjacent block of W. Date Street, ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series will include thirty select artists exhibiting their stunning works of art. The event will run every other Sunday from June 27 through September 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., giving locals and visitors incredible opportunities to purchase one-of-a-kind art from local, national, and international artists in a variety of mediums. Artists apply here!

The literature on gang formations in the United States center on men's experiences, leaving women's narratives on the margins. Today, women participate in gangs and adolescent subcultures similarly to that of their male counterparts. Society assumes that gang-involved women serve as auxiliaries to men and are subservient to a patriarchal barrio order. However, women represent social transformation and empowerment. An organization that supports former and active female gang members, Chola Vida, inspires homegirls to go to college and to disseminate knowledge by creating barrio frameworks that promote consciousness and symposiums to reach a broad audience. The panelists will discuss pressing topics that focus on Chola solidarity, education/scholarships, economic development/entrepreneurship, and social justice work. Date | Monday, October 25 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location | Virtual webinar Reserve your spot here for free! CSUSM Students: Free Community: Optional donation Faculty/Staff/Alumni: Optional donation This event is brought by CSUSM Arts & Lectures, co-sponsored by Project Rebound, Chola Vida, Transitions Collective, and the CSUSM Sociology Department. For more information, please visit the CSUSM Arts & Lectures site or email gjones@csusm.edu.

In 2022, R&B rediscovered its place in the club, pushed into the outer reaches of space, found and lost love (as always) and relished the beauty of the Black experience.

Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves Internationally acclaimed and world-renowned elephant scientist Caitlin O’Connell, Ph.D., recently back from a global expedition, will be sharing her observations and insights as we dive into the rituals elephants, apes, zebras, rhinos, lions, whales, flamingos, and many more. About the book: Through her expeditions across the Pacific, the Caribbean, and the African savanna, she immerses us in the cultures of elephants, apes, zebras, rhinos, lions, whales, and flamingos, along with human traditions across the world. What can we learn from the ritual of a 110-year-old tortoise gifting a Galapagos tomato to his mate? How do wolf packs mourn their dead? With fascinating stories and surprising insights about resilience, collective power, and self-awareness, O’Connell delivers a greater understanding of just how similar we are to these wild creatures and an appreciation of the social behaviors that lead to stronger relationships and communities. About the author: Dr. Caitlin E. O'Connell-Rodman has been called a modern renaissance creative. She is currently on the faculty at the Eaton Peabody Lab at Harvard Medical School studying elephant low-frequency hearing while also overseeing a non-profit foundation, (Utopia Scientific) promoting the importance of science and conservation. She is an award-winning author and photographer and has been studying elephants in the wild for the last thirty years, having written dozens of scientific papers and numerous feature magazine articles and two memoirs about her experiences. She taught creative science writing for Stanford and The New York Times and co-developed the award-winning Smithsonian documentary, Elephant King. Zoom link will be provided upon registration and posted here within 36 hours of the event.

Mark Englehart plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

The statue of the Genoan was permanently removed in 2020, and the Chula Vista City Council appointed an 11-member task force to recommend terms for how to dispose of it.

Many of the new movie superheroes star Latino actors or have Latino characters. Their origin stories are diverse.

HIGH TEA: A Fundraiser in Celebration of the Arts, Music, Culture & Cuisine of Our BIPOC Communities Location: Goat Hill Park - 2323 Goat Hill Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054, Kumeyaay / Luiseño Land Date: Sunday, July 11th, 2021 Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Help us reach our $50,000 goal for the 2022 fiscal year. Featuring Live Performances by: Thee Sacred Souls Chulita Vinyl Club The Renters Irenie West T. Rexico H/lf About Our Fundraiser: The Hill Street Country Club is proud to present our first fundraising Gala, highlighting and enabling the contributions and influence of BIPOC visionaries of DIY arts culture in support of funding education and arts programming at the HSCC for the 2022 Fiscal Year. High Tea is a celebration of Hill Street's autonomy and vision for the future of art institutions. In order to execute our vision, the Hill Street Country Club is teaming up with Botica, a Black, queer-owned culinary and craft collective to build a sustainable art ecosystem through our fundraising event, ‘High Tea’. Your support of High Tea is a form of mutual aid that will help fund the future of arts programming, and building a more sustainable and accessible future for the working class art community in San Diego County. We encourage all past patrons to consider attending or donating to this event, or become an official sponsor. Donations of $250 or more are tax deductible. High Tea On-Site Art Partners: Goat Hill Park LinkSoul Lab Good Faith Gallery Teros Gallery Erwin Hines You Belong Here We All We Got Creative Mornings SD Community Roots Farm Re-Use Project SD Melanin Black Nerd Expo Only Losers Litter Humanity Showers Pop Up Art Gallery About High Tea: The HSCC x Club Boutika are working together to reclaim the language and spaces of concepts that traditionally oppressed our communities and repurpose these ideas to celebrate Black and Brown artisans and leaders & our allies. The HSCC x Club Boutika’s approach to High Tea is to unify the different sectors of creatives within the San Diego area to underline the rich, meaningful & diverse culture we share across communities of color. High Tea is a concept that originated in England during the 1700s, preserving the idea of catering/serving tea and confections to the white-elite, aristocrats and the wealthy throughout the hours of afternoon to supper in a leisurely and posh fashion. In the early 19th century, Black Tea Rooms were created for the upper crust of black society after being excluded from white-run tea rooms post-slavery. Tickets & Admission: High Tea is a picnic style concert. Proceeds will be distributed directly to The Hill Street Country Club and our future arts & culture community programming. All attendees will be seated on a picnic blanket in the stage area during performances. Hosted outdoor, picnic style with entertainment of public speakers, performance, installation, Culinary arts, and interaction with local community and art contributors. VIP Donor - $250 (Single Pass) General Admission Adult Donor - $75 (Single Pass) General Admission Youth (Ages 12 & Under) - $35 (Single Pass) General Admission Kids(Ages 5 & Under) - FREE Ticketing Add-Ons - $25-50 High Tea - Official Art Bundle Pack $25 High Tea - Official Tote Bag - $35 High Tea - Official Shirt by Erwin Hines - $50 High Tea Hors d'oeuvre Picnic Tier - $40 Take Away Creole Soul Supper - $25 *Full Coffee menu and bar with selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails will be available. Sale of a limited quantity of individual specialty sweets, Hors d'oeuvre and patisserie will also be available for a la carte purchase (ex. the purchase of one cookie vs. a ticketing tier add-on (ideal for large parties). No outside food or drink is permitted, with the exception of water bottles. DISCLAIMERS: Masks are mandatory and required for admission. Please respect the space, health, and experience of others. If you are sick, have a fever or have been exposed to Covid-19, please stay home. Your ID must match your reservation. Must have current valid ID. Your party must all be present and check in as one. All attendees subject to bag checks upon entry. Mask removal is limited to designated picnic spaces when partaking in drinking or eating. This is a live performance. Doors open at 3:00pm, first performer at 4:00pm. Entry to the venue will be cutoff at 4:15pm. Attendees must have picnic space(personal items, blankets, etc) setup prior to first performer. Carry in and carry out, no trash left behind. No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. No tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, weapons, noisemakers, drones, or fireworks will be permitted on the venue grounds. No animals allowed. Picnic space sections are divided into VIP and general admission, both based on a first purchased first picked basis. All staff will be wearing PPE and tickets will only be allowed to be purchased online to ensure contactless payment. There will be no re-entry and all sales are final. No outside food or beverages. Food trucks and a bar will be present. Personal picnic necessities such as blankets, water bottles and utensil sets are recommended. All attendees will have access to the live stream. Photography and video is permitted. We require that you follow the current local & CDC guidelines during this event and all times. We encourage attending the event with others only within your quarantine circle. Bathrooms will be cleaned and sanitized regularly. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching surfaces after doing so. High Tea is a space of celebration and will not tolerate any violence or aggressive behavior. The Hill Street Country Club x Club Boutika acknowledge that Oceanside and Goat Hill Park mark ancestral land that was wrongfully stolen from the Kumeeyay and Luiseño peoples. The HSCC extends its respect and gratitude to the Kumeyaay and Luiseño peoples who have lived here since time immemorial. Today, the Kumeyaay and Luiseño peoples continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego Community. High Tea is a reclamation of community, culinary, and culture, and we understand that our work is not done until our indigenous siblings are liberated, celebrated and affirmed along side all members of Turtle Island. Settler colonialism is an ongoing issue and we must continue to build our mindfulness of our present participation, and encourage our community to do the same.