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What does it mean to be "half"? Twenty-five years since its initial launch, photographer Kip Fulbeck revisits his exhibition called "The Hapa Project," an intimate look at mixed-race America.

We look back at the year’s most influential exhibitions in San Diego, exploring culture, identity and health.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a playful and creative twist! Join artist Tarrah Aroonsakool for Build-a-Soft Boi, a hands-on workshop inspired by her satirical 2024 collection, Soft Boi. This event humorously explores relationships, identity, and modern masculinity while encouraging self-expression and community through upcycled materials. In this workshop, participants will craft their very own “soft boi”—a handmade plush figure reflecting their unique imagination. Using thrifted fabrics, vintage clothing, and whimsical accessories, you’ll design the “ideal partner”—quiet, cuddly, and blissfully drama-free. What’s Included: A customizable plush figure made from recycled fabrics, ready for your personal flair Access to a thrifted clothing bin featuring soft boi staples like band tees and beanies A “s***y tattoo station” for ironic embellishments, such as outdated band lyrics or tiny daggers Stuffing to give your soft boi emotional “depth” Expert guidance to bring your soft boi’s look and personality to life Participants are encouraged to bring their own trinkets or accessories for an extra personal touch. This lighthearted workshop is perfect for adults who want to laugh, craft, and embrace a creative alternative to Valentine’s Day traditions. Reserve your spot now and leave with a one-of-a-kind creation that’s guaranteed to bring comfort, joy, and none of the clichés of modern romance. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

The alternative weekly is laying off staff and shifting to online-only publishing after printing approximately 2,600 issues.

As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.

Please join us for a free artist reception with refreshments and live music. Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Hope’s distinct approach expands Southern California painting traditions that invite us to interpret silent stories, and contemplate the visual whispers of time, place, and the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions. Fredric Hope "Silent Storytellers" on view February 7 through June 28

"Mutual abuse" is a term you may have heard in celebrity abuse trials - here's how to make sense of it.

Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.

Here's how the Turkish city of Gaziantep became synonymous with baklava, the sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo dough, filled with nuts and soaked in syrup or honey.

Herbert Sigüenza directs Rick Najera in John Leguizamo's play that explores 3,000 years of overlooked Latin history.