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The new normal in the arts and culture scene in San Diego is an ever-evolving mix of formats and this weekend has it all.

The Ukrainian president described the horrific scenes he saw in Bucha, calling it just one example of the destruction Russia has wrought. He urged the Security Council to hold Russia accountable.

The Russian ruble lost nearly half its value when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, it has been the top-performing currency in the world.

Belly Up brings the best in new, up-and-coming artists as well as established legends in genres ranging from alternative rock, indie rock, rock, reggae, and hip-hop to blues, folk, jazz, Latin & more! Are you ready to rock out this summer? Belly Up Tavern will be hosting a night of live rock with a lineup of great local bands such as The Dark Alley Dogs, The Thieves About, Iron Sage Wood, and Los Beautiful Beasts. Don't miss the fun and join us for a great time on Saturday, July 10. Show starts at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.! Get tickets here! Advanced admission: $12 Day-of-show admission: $15 Reserved loft seating: $21, only available over the phone or in person at the box office. Only people ages 21+. For more information, visit bellyup.com or call 858-481-8140.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy was in Southeast San Diego on Monday.

Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations can begin Saturday. This includes education and childcare workers, law enforcement, food and farm workers. Plus, San Diego Unified School District leaders announced a targeted date of April 12 to allow students of all grade levels to return to the classroom. And San Diego Unified School District has made significant progress toward reducing the longstanding inequities its Black students have faced, but there’s room for growth. Then, Common Ground Theatre's mission is “to produce classics and new works by and about people of African descent.” This weekend it showcases "Day of Absence" by Douglas Turner Ward, who died last Saturday. Finally, San Diego musician Rebecca Jade told KPBS Midday about her influences, her childhood with a jazz singer for a mother, the songs that made her fall in love with music and the artists that shaped her style.

Officials say Kyiv is liberated after Ukrainian forces staved off Russian attacks. Here's a look at what kind of outside help they got and the strategies they deployed.

The tour will initially visit 20 cities in the United States and Canada, taking the singer-songwriter from coast to coast. Currently, Noel Schajris is promoting his most recent album "Mi Presente", a double album in which he himself participated as a producer. With this production, the singer-songwriter, pianist and now producer, launched his new web platform, a space in which the artist offers online concerts, signed albums, personalized greetings and even singing classes in a universe of exclusive subscription-based content, specially dedicated to interaction with his fans. Noel Schajris will be presenting his "Mi Presente" tour at the House of Blues, San Diego on November 14 at 7 p.m.Get tickets here! General admission - standing only: $50 General admission - VIP Meet & Greet: $100 Balcony, Rows B and C - official platinum: $155 Balcony Row A - official platinum: $208 For more information, please visit noelschajris.fan , or contact House of Blues at (619) 299-2583.

Rebecca Jade is winner of multiple San Diego Music Awards, and is a jazz soloist, performs in her own band, Rebecca Jade and the Cold Fact, and as a backup singer with Sheila E. We asked her to reflect on her influences, and she told us about her childhood with a jazz singer for a mother, the songs that made her fall in love with music, and the artists that shaped her style.

The show, despite a delay caused by the pandemic and brief moments of seriousness, was mostly a highly professional, relentlessly energetic showcase for the pleasure of live music. Plus a few awards.