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ArtReach San Diego’s After School Art Classes provide students with an inspiring, professional studio experience. Voted Best Art Classes for Kids in San Diego Magazine’s Best of 2025, our 6-week programs cultivate creative confidence, social-emotional growth, and technical skills through hands-on projects led by practicing artists. In our Sewing class, kids ages 8-12 will practice hand-sewing techniques and basic stitches while learning safe machine operation and simple troubleshooting. They develop project-planning skills, moving from initial sketches to finished pieces, and create functional and decorative items such as pouches, pillows, and small accessories. The session culminates in a final showcase project to share with family and peers. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday.

Celebrate the start of summer and the 20th anniversary of Del Mar’s Summer Solstice—an unforgettable evening of top-tier cuisine, craft cocktails, and coastal energy. Set steps from the Pacific Ocean, this one-night-only experience brings together Del Mar Village’s best chefs, standout restaurants, and premium beverage partners. Sunset views. Live music. World-class bites and sips. There’s nothing else like it in San Diego. Visit: https://www.visitdelmarvillage.com/summersolstice Visit Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is known for street drugs and crime. A local soccer club is offering local kids pride and a safe place to play and compete.

Scientists say we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding and mapping the plants around us. In this episode, we meet the everyday people using an app called iNaturalist to help discover, document and protect biodiversity — sometimes even ending up in scientific papers.

Bosforo is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special Industry Night party on Monday, June 1 from 5–9 p.m.! Opened May 2025, Bosforo has quickly become a staple in Normal Heights for its celebration of flavors, stories and music, showcasing the soul of Turkey through elevated dishes, thoughtful programming and heartfelt hospitality. The anniversary celebration will feature a kitchen takeover by Bica, a pizza oven takeover from Marcella Pizzeria and cocktails from the Bosforo team, alongside music throughout the evening. Bosforo is located at 3201 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116. Come and celebrate! Event post on Instagram

For over 40 years, the Student Nutrition Organization (SNO) of San Diego State University has served the local community through volunteering, advocacy, and philanthropy. We have strived for our members to develop strong professional and community relationships, and this gala is how we give back to our community locally and nationally. This year’s gala will benefit Mama’s Kitchen, supporting initiatives toward improving the health and well-being of individuals and families vulnerable to malnutrition from chronic illness. This year, the 12th Annual Josephson-Spindler SNO Gala will take place at The Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center on SDSU’s campus. Against a backdrop of Old Hollywood Glam, we will gather in support of our shared commitment to nutrition, sustainability, and community impact.Guests are encouraged to embrace the theme with semi-formal attire, with ties and gala dresses welcomed to enhance the evening’s timeless elegance. The evening will feature a fundraising silent auction with exclusive items and experiences, a curated dinner menu with locally sourced seasonal ingredients, an open bar with our signature drinks, and more engaging entertainment with a dynamic master of ceremonies. Fundraised proceeds from this event will go directly to Mama’s Kitchen as our intended beneficiary. SNO is very proud to support such an impactful cause. We are also honored to announce that our keynote speaker this evening will be Dr. James Sallis. James F. Sallis, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health at University of California San Diego and Professorial Fellow at Australian Catholic University, Melbourne. He taught for 22 years at San Diego State University. He has led research to understand policy and environmental influences on physical activity, nutrition, and obesity, with studies conducted across all age groups in the US. Dr. Sallis is co-founder of the International Physical Activity and Environment Network (IPEN) that conducted coordinated studies of adults and adolescents in about 20 countries. He has authored over 850 scientific publications and is one of the world’s most cited authors in any field, with over 250,000 citations. He is currently focusing on getting research used to create active, healthy, and sustainable cities. Dr. Sallis is Past-President of Society of Behavioral Medicine, member of the US National Academy of Medicine, and has won numerous national and international awards. Dr. Sallis will be presenting to the audience on the topic of “Environments Shape Eating Behaviors, But We Can Shape Those Environments”. The presentation aims to shed light on the dynamic relationship between our environment and nutrition. Registered Dietitians may earn CEUs through this event. Overall, the gala intends to offer a lively and engaging opportunity for nutrition advocates to connect, have fun, and support a meaningful cause in a vibrant and welcoming space. Join us to connect with SDSU faculty and students, Registered Dietitians, local professionals all for a good cause! Reserve your tickets today! SDSU discounted tickets are available for current SDSU students, while general admission tickets apply to all other guests. Please note that SDSU affiliation will be verified at the door. Please be sure to uncheck the fundraising cost offset upon checkout if you do not wish to contribute at this time. All costs are automatically added. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach us at sdsu.sno.president@gmail.com. We are truly grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating this special evening with you!

Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando looks back at the biggest moments of the 98th Academy Awards — from historic wins and industry politics to why Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" deserved more recognition.

National Martini Day – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 19: Guests can celebrate with a featured spicy pineapple martini crafted with Grey Goose vodka, pineapple, lime, agave and habanero with a Tajín rim, priced at $10 exclusively for the holiday. About Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake: Translating to “hand roll,” Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake celebrates the tradition that hand rolls are at their best when eaten within seconds of the chef passing them across the counter, while the rice is still warm and the fish is still cold. Helmed by San Diego’s very own James Beard Smart Catch Leader, Chef JoJo Ruiz, Temaki Bar offers signature hand rolls, cut rolls, fresh sushi and an eclectic sake program. In keeping with tradition, Temaki’s hand rolls are prepared counter-side and made to order for guests, highlighting the freshest seafood, including blue crab, yellowtail, salmon and more. Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

Surrealist blues poet aja monet returns to ArtPower with "the color of rain" — a waking-dream intervention for a world on the edge of fascism. Co-produced with Justin Brown and Meshell Ndegeocello, the album moves fluidly across jazz, soul, hip-hop, and R&B, refusing category or definition. aja monet on Facebook / Instagram