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The program Artist Statement 101 focuses on strategies for writing a dynamic general artist statement. With a combination of presentation and group conversation led by curator and writer Elizabeth Rooklidge, participants will come away from the session with a concrete plan for writing a statement, as well as a store of generative techniques to use now and throughout the future. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-14-artist-statement-101-with-elizabeth-rooklidge/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Las autoridades estadounidenses afirman que las zonas son necesarias para cerrar brechas en la vigilancia fronteriza y ayudar en el combate más amplio contra las redes de tráfico humano y los brutales cárteles de drogas.

Drummer/composer Jacob Wendt & his quintet play tunes from his highly touted hard bop album "Silver Street" — featuring Brian Levy tenor sax, Brian Mantz trumpet, Ed Kornhauser piano, & Mackenzie Leighton bass. $25 cash ($20 students) Visit: https://dizzysjazz.com/ Jacob Wendt on Instagram

Learn how to make the perfect probiotic pickle! Includes your own take-home mason jar of seasonal pickles. LEARN: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple fermented pickle recipes with cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and more which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. TASTE: We'll have a variety of fermented pickle styles to sample DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of seasonal pickles with organic locally grown ingredients to take home and ferment. Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/pickle-workshop-sd/ Fermenters Club on Instagram and Facebook

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

"Remembering Humanity / Recordando a la Humandid" is the thesis MALAS SDSU exhibition by artist X Vasquez. The exhibition includes seven artists who created artworks utilizing found objects from the border wall open air detention centers and surrounding areas. Vasquez and other volunteers worked offering immediate aid at the border wall during last years influx of border crossers. Volunteers passed food, blankets, and clothing through the wall to refugees seeking asylum at the San Diego border. This exhibit includes artworks made from found objects from migrant crossings near the border during the emergency volunteer assistance. San Diego Artivist on Instagram / Youtube

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

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, says affected Texans are owed an investigation into what went wrong with evacuating flooded areas and how it can be prevented from happening again.

There could be about a million 'orphan' oil and gas wells across the U.S. As they age, they can leak greenhouse gases or unhealthy chemicals.

The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly plugging away at research they hope will help us all adapt to the Biosphere 1 — that is Earth, and the climate change we are causing to it.