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Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Local Roots Kombucha. Local Roots began with the simple goal of creating a better-for-you alcohol that gives back to the local community as much as it does your gut. The name Local Roots was derived from our passion for bringing people together, sharing and instilling a sense of community. The word ‘local’ is defined by belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, while ‘roots’ is defined as being established deeply with a purpose. Our name is our badge on honor and our brand ethos is centered around always abiding by the culture personified in our brand name. Under 21 policy: Please contact Local Roots Kombucha for details regarding underage entry Visit: Bonsai Workshop at Local Roots Kombucha Bonsai Bar on Instagram and Facebook

In an age of environmental challenges, "Carnival of the Animals" serves as a joyful reminder of our deep connection to the natural world. Through art, we honor the creatures that inspire, teach, and awaken our wonder, celebrating their beauty and resilience while calling for their preservation. As part of San Diego Ballet’s world premiere of "Carnival of the Animals," Mandell Weiss Gallery presents a juried art exhibit celebrating wildlife through diverse artistic expressions. Featuring multigenerational voices, the exhibit captures the mystery and energy of animals, from awe-inspiring to whimsical, inviting viewers to reflect on our shared connection with all living beings. The exhibit coincides with the ballet’s dazzling performance, featuring a Latin jazz score composed by San Diego’s celebrated trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, performed live by the Gilbert Castellanos Quartet. This vibrant collaboration of visual and performing arts invites audiences to immerse themselves in a unique celebration of the natural world and the arts. Featured artists: Amy Pachowicz, Anu Kumar, Belen Islas, Briana C Magaña, Chrysanne Lowe, Eric Crider, Heather Ellis, Ines Nefzi, Josue Baltezar, Kathleen McCord. Kristina R Haresky, Laura Green, Lorena Tuinenburg, Mario Solorzano, Mayce keeler, Michelle Reilly, Oswaldo Piceno, Ron Yeo, Sandro Sebastian, Susana Serrano, Wendy Gracia A program of San Diego Ballet. Funded in part by the Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust and the NTC Foundation.

By the time Avi Kaplan launched his solo career with 2017's "Sage and Stone", he'd already built an audience that stretched across the globe, racking up three GRAMMY Awards as a member of the platinum-selling vocal group, Pentatonix. As the group's profile continued to climb though, Avi knew he needed to return to his own artistic foundation — to the organic roots, country and soul music that had provided the soundtrack to his upbringing in rural California. Now, following 2020’s well-received EP, "I’ll Get By" and 2022’s highly acclaimed LP, "Floating On A Dream" (produced by Shooter Jennings), Avi is set to release "Feel Alright", a new 5-track EP on Fantasy Records that further showcases his extraordinary artistic ability. Produced by Kaplan along with Reid Leslie (Devon Gilfillian), "Feel Alright" blends modern sounds with classic influences into something inventive, fresh and wholly original. The new music is the start of a busy 2024 for the celebrated singer-songwriter. Between mid-May and mid-June, Avi will visit 16 cities on a tour across the U.S., with confirmed dates in the UK and Europe set for September. Guthrie Brown, a Nashville transplant by way of "old Montana" began playing the guitar at age six. By the age of seventeen, he journeyed to Nashville to pursue the dream of being a professional songwriter, recording & performing artist. After settling in Music City, he recorded and produced his first self-titled EP, which got the attention of Nashville's premiere independent radio station, WRLT Lightning 100. Capitalizing on the initial success of his debut EP, Guthrie recorded and released his second EP "Spirit of the Elk" with producer Stuart Mathis (The Wallflowers, Lucinda Williams). Following his second release, he recruited his longtime friends and musicians John Ogelby (drums), Will Honaker (bass, keys) and John McNally (guitar) to join the band. Their musical pairing has since been compared to something as strong and pure as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Visit: https://musicboxsd.com/event/14299623/avi-kaplan-move-our-souls-w-guthrie-brown/ Avi Kaplan on Instagram and Facebook Guthrie Brown on Instagram and Facebook

The word fills an important gap in our language, but it was once stigmatized. The story of "y'all" also includes powerful cultural forces, from hip-hop to ideas of welcoming inclusivity.

In this comprehensive class, students will learn the intricate art of staining porcelain and using colored clay to craft stunning patterns and one-of-a-kind pieces. The class will cover all aspects of the technique from coloring and preparing porcelain, learning how to build a variety of patterns and learning how to form and structure pieces. This course is designed for both beginners and intermediate ceramic enthusiasts incorporating a selection of hand-building techniques as well as tips for wheel-throwing with the patterns. All students receive one month of free membership at the ICA ceramics studio following the conclusion of the course. Visit: Nerikomi: Unveiling the Technique of Colored Clay Patterns (6-weeks) ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

From AI research to historical preservation, programs funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities reach every corner of the U.S. Now the government has terminated those grants.

Rugs have a deep history as a textile art, but also as objects that create specific spaces. Using handheld tufting machines, participants can create and design their own rugs using colorful yarn. Learn how to create and translate a design for the medium as well as learn the basics of tufting and begin filling in your designs. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1271656?day=2025-02-28&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The withdrawal accounts for nearly half of the soldiers sent to Los Angeles in June to suppress protests over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival returns to San Diego June 18 to June 28, 2025. The annual summer festival is a highlight of the classical music calendar and the country’s largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras. Under the baton of Maestro Michael Francis, who returns for his 11th year as music director and conductor, the 2025 festival features six, unique performances at two venues, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater. The festival, the largest Mozart celebration in North America, opens with a must-hear performance of Mozart’s newly discovered Serenade in C Major. Featuring musicians from top U.S. orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra and more, Mainly Mozart’s All-Star Orchestra is the only orchestra of its kind in the country. At The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, each concert will be preceded by new Mozart-themed pre-concert talks or mini-concerts at 6 p.m. in The JAI, which will be included in the base ticket price. At the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater, attendees will now be able to bring in their own food and (non-alcoholic) beverages. Guests are also welcome to bring their own picnic spreads, with new grass-seating areas, and picnic music provided by Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra ensembles throughout the venue. Time: All concerts start at 7 p.m. Where: June 21 and 28: Epstein Family Amphitheater | 9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego, CA 92093 June 18, 20, 24 and 26: The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center | 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Cost: boxoffice@mainlymozart.org Single tickets for individual concerts at The Conrad range from $65-$149. Single tickets for individual concerts at Epstein Family Amphitheater range from $25 -$149. Ticket Link: https://www.mainlymozart.org/allstar Box office phone: (619) 955-8273 or boxoffice@mainlymozart.org Mainly Mozart on Facebook / Instagram

You’re invited to be among the first to go behind the scenes at the new Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience. Date: Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience, 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 Visit: sharp.com/neuroscienceopenhouse Free (no RSVP) Come experience San Diego County’s first comprehensive center for patients needing advanced brain and spine care before it opens to the public. · Meet the doctors and staff delivering world-class care to our region · Enjoy exclusive tours and interactive exhibits · Giveaways, music, refreshments and more Our new state-of-the-art facility will offer coordinated care and specialized treatments for patients with complex neurological conditions, including innovative procedures available nowhere else in the region — all within one integrated location. Registration is not required for this free event. Parking is free and available in Parking Structure 2, conveniently located next to the hospital.