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Ages 5-12. Students in this course will develop the skills and confidence to draw portraits from observation. Over the course of the class, young artists will learn how to draw accurate proportions of the face, understanding the relationships between features to capture a true likeness of their subjects. As they refine their technical abilities, students will also develop their own artistic eye and focus on bringing their subjects to life on the page. The class wraps up with finished portrait pieces that showcase each student's remarkable growth and individual style. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Ages 5-12. Students in this course will build essential sewing skills using both hand-sewing techniques and the sewing machine. Over six weeks, they’ll learn safety practices, stitching basics, machine navigation, and troubleshooting while growing confident in their technical abilities. As they explore idea development and practice foundational skills, students will create both functional and decorative pieces. The class wraps up with fun and functional final projects that showcase their creativity and growth. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company (217 N. Coast Highway) launches its inaugural play reading series celebrating the work of military veteran playwrights — an evening of bold, diverse storytelling shaped by lived experience. Directed by Liz Frances, the program features six short plays by local writers Peter Mitsopoulos, Victor Lang, Mark Holley, Laura Vines, Scooter, and Janiece Jordan. While the playwrights share a background of military service, the stories themselves span a wide range of themes, styles, and experiences. The evening will conclude with a conversation with the artists, offering audiences a chance to engage more deeply with the work and creating space for dialogue, reflection, and connection. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Scientists have known about Kelvin waves for years. Public curiosity is growing.

The San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild presents "The Art of Now: Pushing Boundaries," a juried exhibition by Max Presneill of The Torrance Art Museum. All artists in the State of California were invited to submit their art for consideration. Exhibition Dates: June 5- 28, 2026. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6, 5-9 p.m. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, & special event hours T.B.A. Location: Union Hall Gallery at 2323 Broadway #201, San Diego, CA 92102 Info: theartofnowexhibition@gmail.com theartofnowexhibition.weebly.com/

Antisemitic vandals broke into a Jewish fraternity house at UC San Diego last weekend. Jewish students are asking for security improvements to feel safe in their homes.

How do we connect with the living world? Join "The Serviceberry" Book Club! In Person Sept 29, Oct 6, 13 - Tuesdays | 6-8 p.m. The World Beat Center | 2100 Park Blvd, SD 92101 A Free Community Gathering | Registration required Together we will read "The Serviceberry Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This beautiful compact book is like a seed. A seed carries within itself everything necessary to live and transform into something utterly unrecognizable. Within a seed's compact outer coating lies the entirety of the plant being the seed will become. So it is with "The Serviceberry," contained within the beautiful cover of the book lies everything the dominant culture in our world needs to entirely transform. Together over 3 weeks we will read the book and discuss and explore three key topics: Week 1: Relationship Week 2: Extraction Week 3: Reciprocity The purpose of this community book club is to come together and ask ourselves at this powerful moment in human history: How to we learn to love the natural world? How do we give back? What does it mean to live in right relationship to ourselves, each other and all of the living beings of the earth? "The Serviceberry" is a tiny book, but it contains within it the seeds of a world ready to be sprouted. Come join us! Everyday Plant Magic on Instagram

Comic artist Dabin Han shares how backpacking as a novice has helped her push through discomfort and allowed her to make new friends across the country.

Christopher Polentz’s design features a quill in the foreground. In the background, the sun breaks through the clouds.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with La Santa Cecilia, the Grammy Award-winning band returning to the ArtPower for the fourth time. With songs from its latest album, "Los Años," the group looks back on nearly two decades of friendship, shared experiences, and the memories that have shaped its journey. La Santa Cecilia on Facebook / Instagram