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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bin featuring soft boi staples like band tees and beanies A “s***y tattoo station” for ironic embellishments, such as outdated band lyrics or tiny daggers Stuffing to give your soft boi emotional “depth” Expert guidance to bring your soft boi’s look and personality to life Participants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

Las residencias para ancianos en Estados Unidos, que ya pasaban apuros para contratar personal, ahora enfrentan el ataque del presidente Donald Trump a una de sus pocas fuentes confiables de trabajadores: los inmigrantes.

Lewis Pugh wants to change public perceptions and encourage protections for sharks — which he said the film maligned as "villains, as cold-blooded killers."

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. + encore Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the long-lost roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch—two African Americans whose ancestors broke boundaries and forged families as they moved from slavery to freedom.

Join us at the Villa Musica Recital Hall for a group art show, presented by Sew Loka, in collaboration with Villa Musica and Intersection Arts. For many of us, music is an essential part of our creative process. It fills our minds with so many beautiful thoughts, ideas, visions, and insights. Now it is our turn to give back, and create art pieces dedicated to the music we love; the music that inspires us. Bring the whole family to the Villa Musica Recital Hall on Saturday January 18th from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. There will be plenty of art, music, and embroidery for everyone to enjoy! See you there! Location: 10373 Roselle St, Unit 170, San Diego, CA 92121 Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Participating Artists: Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski @sewloka Emily McMullan @practices_in_art Juan Pacheko @_jpacheko Selena Idioma @selenaidiomaart Maritza Garcia @maritzaisawesomedesigns Earl Dove @earldove Shirish Villasenor @shirishtheartist Wendy Gracia @wendystudioart Funk Saves @funksaves Michael Woodward @michaelwoodwardart Ainara Calhorra @muxu.creations Isabel Garcia @artbyisbl Rose B *no social media Isabel Aragon @_mad_mindzz_ Jorge Pina @pinaart73 L @strawberrielarry Movie Manny @moviemannysd + a few surprises More about Sew Loka: Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski, better known as Sew Loka, is a San Diego-based textile artist and fashion designer who has made a significant impact in the intersection of streetwear, sustainability, Chicana culture, and DIY fashion. She gained prominence for her distinctive style of customizing and upcycling clothing, while mainly using recycled, reclaimed and repurposed fabrics to create all of her one of one fashion designs and textile art pieces. More about Villa Musica: Founded as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in November 2005, Villa Musica is a vibrant gathering place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to take music lessons, play in an ensemble, or participate in a workshop. Villa Musica’s goal is to create a focal point for community music education in San Diego, where students and teachers can meet to exchange ideas and experience the joy of making music. By creating a supportive and creative environment for the study of music, we aim to inspire many San Diegans to make music making part of their lives. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-2-my-ears-an-art-show-dedicated-to-the-music-that-inspires-us-tickets-1134158270919?aff=oddtdtcreator Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski on Instagram and Facebook

Officials from Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on Monday failed to reach a ceasefire but agreed to exchange more prisoners.

Explore mindfulness-based writing using fun prompts to collectively inspire and deepen your intuitive expression. Participants in this one-session creative writing workshop will be inspired by a series of short, in-class prompts with a poem and pictures. The aim is to boost creativity and deepen each participant’s intuitive expression through contemplative practices. We will start this workshop with a brief mindfulness settling-in exercise—and a poem to accompany the session’s theme. And after each writing prompt, participants will be encouraged to discuss their work in small groups. This intuitive creation process is highly motivating; it enhances self-awareness and the flow of ideas and connection with others. As a creative-writing teacher and published author since 2007, and a trained mindfulness teacher since 2017, I enjoy fostering unique and brave spaces for participants to gather from all backgrounds and walks of life. This course is designed for every type of writer: novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, journalists, essayists, etc., with all levels of experience: from novice writers to seasoned authors. We will focus on the collective inspiration derived from a fresh series of fun and original writing prompts. Just bring a pen and notebook to our online class… And come as you are! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking but she rejected it.

Plus: a new novel from Gary Shteyngart, a true story of a shipwreck, and a memoir from a wrongly incarcerated inmate who was exonerated after 28 years behind bars.

CRY HOLI 2025. Title Sponsors: Miramar Cash & Carry / Rasraj THE MOST COLORFUL, EPIC HOLI CELEBRATION IS COMING SOON! The countdown is on! February is here, and we’re just one month away from the most vibrant event of the year – Holi in San Diego! Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Venue: Hourglass Field, Miramar College located at 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126 Ticket Link: https://events.cryamerica.org/events/sandiegoholi2025/ Adults: $20 Kids: $12 (Includes a color packet. Online prices only. Prices will increase at the venue.) Note: Outside colors are not permitted. Here’s the FUN lineup: Kids’ Performance: 11 a.m. Holi Madness: Kicking off at noon! Dance, laugh, and throw colors to the beats of our Bollywood DJ! Delicious Indian Cuisine: Enjoy tasty treats from Rasraj. 360-Degree Photo Booth: Capture unforgettable moments! Pichkaris (water guns) and Holi colors: Get ready for some colorful fun! For questions, volunteering opportunities, or more information, please reach out to us at sandiego@cryamerica.org Follow Us: • Instagram: @crysandiego • Facebook: CRY San Diego Action Center • CRY Official Website: cryamerica.org Disclaimer: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the event will be rescheduled, and previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date.