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VIZ Media brought the acclaimed artist to Comic-Con last week.

As more and more cultural institutions cut ties with Russian artists and performers, there are questions about whether such actions are effective and ethical.

This weekend in the arts: Kelly Akashi and Eleanor Antin at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; Kumeyaay New Year; "Doubt: A Parable," chamber opera; "The Book of Mormon"; Adams Avenue Street Fair; live music recommendations and more.

New York philharmonic president and CEO Deborah Borda discusses the decisionmaking process behind bringing the superstar conductor to the Big Apple.

The Indonesian artist Nicole Zefanya brings a tiny toy piano and sleek songs to this Tiny Desk debut.

The locally-loved Soapy Joe’s Car Wash is hosting its annual Soapy Joe’s Day celebration on Thursday, April 21! In honor of Soapy Joe’s Day, anyone in the San Diego community can sign up for a free Magic Joe car wash and help support three local charities. Having selected three deserving groups, Soapy Joe’s asks: where do YOU want to see Soapy Joe’s invest $15,000 in our shared community? Participants must sign up in advance of the event online to receive a barcode, and cast their vote. The barcode can be redeemed at any of the 16 Soapy Joe’s locations on Soapy Joe’s Day. The organization that gets the most community votes will receive $10,000, and the runners up will receive $2,500 each! The participating charities are Helen Woodward Animal Center, Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) and The Emilio Nares Foundation. Sign up and cast your vote now! Soapy Joe’s will also be releasing a collectible commemorative air freshener available for 1-day only in celebration! For more information about Soapy Joe’s Day and to receive a free wash barcode and vote for a charity, please visit https://soapyjoescarwash.com/soapy-joes-day-2022/. We hope to see you there!

Worm composting is an environmentally-friendly way to turn your food waste into nutrient-rich castings for your plants or garden beds. Learn how easy it is to start composting with red wiggler worms during this webinar. Join Solana Center for this virtual workshop where you will learn the basics of vermicomposting (composting with worms). Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. In this Zoom webinar, we will cover: • Benefits of composting with worms • How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable for worms • How to set up your own worm bin • What tools and materials you'll need Register: https://bit.ly/3IEQ1dB Made possible through generous funding by the City of Encinitas.

President Joe Biden heard from business owners struggling to repair damage to their shops after storms caused devastation.

Alan Lilienthal is a musician and the co-host of “Port of Entry,” a KPBS podcast about cross-border culture and the people who shape it. His life’s mission is to melt borders and celebrate our shared humanity through art.

Utilizing studies from a range of disciplines, researcher and ocean enthusiast Deirdre Encarnación recounts how the Native people of San Diego utilized the seasonal and year-round resource base available along the coast. Archaeological data and analysis is combined with oral history, ethnographic reports, historical accounts, geologic maps, and ecological studies to tell the story of the first people to call the beaches and shores of San Diego home. Date | Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Location | Online via Zoom Register here! Pay what you wish. Registration closes at 4 p.m. on April 7. This lecture is brought to you by the San Diego Archaeological Center. For more information, please visit sandiegoarchaeology.org/coastal-heritage or call (760) 291-0370.