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San Diego fiction writer and Small Press Nite founder Kevin Kearney’s latest novel follows a young and impressionable rideshare driver as his job — and the app behind it — begins to take over his life.

Gear up for driving success with our interactive workshop, perfect for pre-permit teenagers and their parents! Explore essential topics like Graduated Driver Licensing, selecting a safe vehicle, and choosing the right driving school. Gain insights into both the exciting and challenging responsibilities of driving. Let's hit the road to safe and smart driving. This is a free in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/dare-prepare-419139

Celebrate the 4th of July with BBQ, Fireworks & Waterfront Views! Support the Maritime Museum of San Diego while celebrating Independence Day aboard the historic Berkeley or our waterfront barge. Enjoy an unforgettable night of food, fun, fireworks—and fundraising! Two options to view the fireworks including the Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley McKinney Deck and the waterfront barge located behind the Berkeley. Seating is first come, first served. Blankets welcome—no folding chairs, please. No outside alcohol permitted. No-host bar available for guests 21+ Gate Opens: 7 p.m. Fireworks Begin: 9 p.m. Event Ends: Around 9:30 p.m. Visit: 4th of July BBQ Dinner & Fireworks Viewing Maritime Museum of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The Trump administration says it will enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers.

Aztec Brewing Company has partnered with local signer/songwriter Jack Tempchin who wrote the iconic Eagles song "Peaceful Easy Feeling," to create a new line of collaboration brews inspired by the song. To celebrate the release we are having a concert featuring Jack and special guests. Doors open at 2 p.m. Music starts at 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - Glo and the Radioactives (Classic Rock and Originals) 3:30 p.m. - Fermental Breakdown (Rock covers) 4:30 p.m. - Tommi-Tom Sho (Father and daughter acoustic duet) 5:30 p.m. - Gary Nicholson (#1 hit songwriter, two time Grammy winning record producer and recording artist, inductee into the Texas Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame) 6:30 p.m. - Jack Tempchin (San Diego native singer/songwriter musician who has written hits for The Eagles, Johnny Rivers, George Jones, Buck Owens and many more. His music has been featured in iconic films such as "The Big Lebowski" and "Thelma & Louise." Moreover, he co-wrote the theme song for the enduring TV series "7th Heaven," further showcasing his versatility as a songwriter.) Outdoor with seating and beer garden. Puras Papas Mexican Food Truck will be onsite and plenty of beer, hard seltzers and NA beverages. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door the day of the event. You will not receive a physical ticket when purchasing online - but your name will be added to the check in list once purchased. Jack Tempchin on Facebook / Instagram Aztec Brewing Company on Facebook / Instagram

Grape Day Park has long been a gathering place in Escondido — and a reflection of the city’s changing identity.

The Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra will perform an all Brazilian music concert featuring arrangements by CCO's Domenico Hueso. Featured artists include vocalists Fagner Bernardo and Lexi Pulido, with Combo Elo (pianist Jim Guerin, percussionist Julien Cantelm, guitarist Nikko Nobleza). Sorprano Emma Berggren will sing "Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5" with CCO cellists Daniel Grab and Peter Ko joined by 6 guest cellists of the La Jolla Symphony. The Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra on Facebook / Instagram

It's four floors of TGIF. Explore the Museum after hours on select Fridays. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, pop-up programming, and our rooftop patio for food and drinks. On the third Friday of every month, we'll be open until 10 p.m. so you can explore the Museum after hours. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, programming, and activities—like getting crafty with our friends from Sketchparty—on select dates and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. Admission is half-price after 5 p.m. You can buy your tickets in advance online or buy them at the door the night of. As always, members of The Nat and Explorer pass holders enjoy free general admission. Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/nat-at-night/ The Nat on Instagram and Facebook

33rd Annual Juried Exhibition | Deadline to Enter: Friday, June 20, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. PDT. Joseph Clayes III & Rotunda Galleries | 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, selected artists will exhibit their work in our galleries, receive excellent exposure, and mingle with both artists and art lovers at an opening reception. Prize winners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception. The call for entries for the Athenaeum's 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition will open April 1 through June 20, 2025. Artists may enter up to three different works for juror consideration for this exhibition, which will open July 26. Our juror this year is art historian and curator Malcolm Warner. Entry fee per artist is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. All entries must be submitted through the online portal: https://forms.zohopublic.com/athenaeummusicaandarts/form/Athenaeum33rdJuriedExhibition/formperma/p4A0yrUrT2NQ66r2IKYggVQ0VyapA1-DsV1YHzY_kIQ Deadline to Enter: Friday, June 20, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. PDT. Artists will be notified via email after July 1. Please, no calls. The 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition will be on view July 26 through October 18. Prize winners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, July 25, which will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Visit ljathenaeum.org/juried-exhibition for updates. Exhibition dates: July 26 – October 18, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, July 25, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Submission Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. PDT Criteria: Artists: Must live, work or exhibit within San Diego County or Tijuana, Mexico. Maximum 3 works/digital images per artist (jpegs, no larger than 2 MB each) Media: 2-D and 3-D media (no functional or craft art), or video. 2-D work must be ready-to-hang and may not exceed 60" width or height, framed. 3-D work may not exceed 8' H. Date: Pieces must have been completed within the past 5 years. Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award Fee per Artist: $15 for Athenaeum members; $20 for nonmembers. Payment must be submitted online at end of entry form. Fee is per artist, not per work. Deadline to Enter: Friday, June 20, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. PDT. Artists will be notified via email after July 1, 2024. Please, no calls. Juror: Malcolm Warner, Art Historian and Curator Malcolm Warner is a British art historian who made his career in the American museum world. He was curator of European art at the San Diego Museum of Art; senior curator of paintings and sculpture at the Yale Center for British Art; senior curator and deputy director at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth; and executive director at Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach. He curated exhibitions at those institutions as well as the National Gallery of Art, Washington; the National Portrait Gallery, London; the National Gallery, London; and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid. He is an authority on Victorian art, especially the Pre-Raphaelites. He wrote his doctoral thesis on John Everett Millais (Courtauld Institute, 1985) and currently devotes most of his time to completing a catalogue raisonné of Millais’s works. Questions: Jocelyn Saucedo Larson at jsaucedo@ljathenaeum.org. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III and Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Rotunda Galleries at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037) during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For parents who grew up on Mario Bros, navigating today’s video game landscape can be daunting. The following will give you better insight into your children’s gaming lives.