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Kneecap, three young men from Northern Ireland who rap in Irish, has risen to prominence in recent years, with controversy surrounding its shows and political statements.

Join Steve Breen, our editorial cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize winning creator, and inewsource Managing Editor Jamie Self as they discuss Steve's latest project - "Fentanyl: A Decade of Death." This illustrated story looks at the toll fentanyl has taken in San Diego, California and nationwide over the last decade as the cheaply produced and highly potent synthetic opioid that has been added to more and more illicit drugs, driving overdose deaths. Through his compelling art style, Breen explores lives lost to fentanyl in our region, uses compelling images to help readers understand the fatal risks of using the drug, and offers information on how to seek help and prevent drug overdoses. Visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_piUgZEXhTqa9qBxozIqKKw?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=913f9ec049-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_03_05_18_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3ed7f6d012-564191807&mc_cid=913f9ec049&mc_eid=01d479541f#/registration

The exhibition "La Jolla Surf: Culture, Art, Craft" invites viewers into the world of surfing through iconic photography by Roy Porello, Jeff Divine, and Ron Church, original artwork by award winning designer John Van Hamersveld, and surf boards from the greatest shapers in the region. A central focus of the exhibition is original interview footage with local surfers created by Curator John Durant. Visitors will hear firsthand accounts of how the surfing community developed, how it has evolved over time, and the powerful connection to, and appreciation of the ocean and nature that surfing engenders. Opening Reception at La Jolla Historical Society: Friday, Feb. 7, 5-7 p.m. Exhibition: Feb. 8 - May 25, 2025 Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun. Noon - 4 p.m. Admission is always free La Jolla Historical Society on Facebook / Instagram

Rosalio Chavarin, 80, wanted to play mariachi music since he was a kid. Thanks to the nonprofit Villa Musica, he's part of an ensemble that practices at the Logan Heights Library.

Photographer Kavya Krishna documented Indian American communities across the United States, highlighting the shared threads and regional differences.

Please join us on Friday for two free lectures. LIFE = Learning Is For Everyone and we welcome new visitors. We even serve snacks! At 1 p.m. "An Exploration of San Diego’s Little Italy" by Tom Cesarini, Author/Historian Little Italy is a neighborhood in downtown San Diego that was originally a predominantly Italian and Portuguese fishing neighborhood. Mr. Cesarini will help us explore the Italian restaurants, grocery stores, home design stores, art galleries and residential units that exist there today. At 2:30 p.m. "Ukraine As Seen By A Youth at the Border" Ivan Chana, Rotary Exchange Student. Ivan Chana is a Ukranian youth who has grown up amid the chaos and war of Ukraine. He will give us a first-hand account of his experiences. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

This watercolor class is about understanding the color, organization, and beauty of flowers. They can be so inspiring from which to paint! We will paint from real flowers as well as from photos, since some flowers do not last long when picked or they aren’t available. To capture their beauty, we will experiment with a variety of techniques and approaches. I encourage you to watch the demonstrations and then explore your own way of putting brush to paper. Please bring tube paints only and not paint pans. Be prepared to paint on the first day. Materials: 100% cotton, 140 lb. hot press and cold press paper pads, #8, #10 and/or #12 round brush, palette with lid for traveling, water container—large yogurt cup works well, No. 2 pencil, kneaded eraser, paper towels, tube colors—a warm and cool of each primary. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

After a meal, some people experience high spikes in blood sugar followed by crashing lows. This can cause fatigue, anxiety and trigger overeating. Learning how to manage your blood sugar can help.

Proceeds raised will benefit Kitchens For Good, which helps people find jobs in the culinary and hospitality industries.

Join us for the Opening reception of the Solo Exhibition "A Mes Yeux" by Minnie Valero at the Alliance Française San Diego, on February 5 at 6.30 p.m. Meet the artist, and connect around light refreshments. À Mes Yeux: In this solo exhibition, Minnie Valero presents paintings in various mediums, inspired by her frequent stays in France and the lasting impressions they left on her. About the artist: Minnie Valero, born in Argentina, is an accomplished artist with degrees from both Argentinian and American universities, including a Master’s from UCLA. Over the past 20 years, she has exhibited her work widely across the United States, France, and other European countries, as well as in Egypt, China, and South Korea. Honored as a guest at the Nepal International Watercolor Festival, Minnie has received numerous awards in France, South Korea, and the U.S. She has also participated in prestigious artist residencies in Sweden, Italy, Hungary, Costa Rica, and China, each culminating in a solo exhibition. Working with watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel, Minnie adapts her medium to reflect the essence of each piece. As a conceptual artist, her creations range from representational to abstract, guided by her emotions, mood, and inspiration. She approaches her art with deep passion and joy, infusing every piece with her boundless creative energy. Address: 6390 Greenwich Dr, San Diego, CA 92122, USA RSVP appreciated - Free and open to all Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/events-1/art-exhibition-minnie-valero-opening Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook