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Gear up for driving success with our interactive workshop, perfect for pre-permit teenagers and their parents! Explore essential topics like Graduated Driver Licensing, selecting a safe vehicle, and choosing the right driving school. Gain insights into both the exciting and challenging responsibilities of driving. Let's hit the road to safe and smart driving! This is an inperson program, and registration is encouraged. To register, please go to: https://missionvalleydtp.aceclub-events.com/ Audience: Teens and their parents. Mission Valley Library on Facebook

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end. Audience: Young children Location: Community Room Mission Valley Library on Facebook

Are you unable to aid loved ones who face issues with self sufficiency on their own? If so, you won't want to miss our next Zoom meeting, where you'll learn to find crucial assistance for choice, dignity, and control within your community. Guest speaker Matthew Parcasio from San Diego County Aging & Independence Services, will present an overview of nearly 30 programs and services offered by his agency and other community providers. Matthew has an MA in Gerontology and extensive experience caring for older individuals and adults living with disabilities. A question & answer period will follow the presentation. We'd like to know if you benefitted from any of these services in San Diego or wherever you live. With government budget cuts, we'd also like to know if these programs have been cut or eliminated. Let's explore the devastating difficulties and challenges too many people are facing alone, and learn what solutions are available in our communities. We look forward to your participation in this meeting as we overcome the harsh struggle to maintain autonomy and independence together. Hemlock Society of San Diego on Facebook

Acclaimed best-selling writer Gary Phillips delivers the 4th Annual Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture, named after heroic former San Diego Public Library director Clara E. Breed. Gary Phillips has written novels, short stories, comic books, and worked in TV. His latest novel "Ash Dark as Night" was chosen by Parade magazine as one of its best mysteries of 2024. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, his landmark hard-boiled noir novel "Violent Spring" broke ground on depictions of Los Angeles as it existed in the halls of power and on the street in 1992. Son of a mechanic and a librarian with roots in the Texas Hill Country and the Mississippi Delta, Gary Phillips must keep writing to forestall his appointment at the crossroads. He has written more than 25 novels, short stories, comic books, and was a staff writer on FX’s SNOWFALL, about crack and the CIA in 1980s South Central Los Angeles. Culprits currently streaming on Hulu is based on the linked anthology "Culprits: The Heist Was Just the Beginning" he co-edited. Publishers Weekly named his recent novel "Ash Dark as Night" as one of the best mysteries of 2024. The Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture honors Miss Breed's triple legacy of service, decency, and advocacy on behalf of Japanese Americans wrongly imprisoned in concentration camps by the federal government during World War II. Learn more about this on our website: mysdpl.org/civilliberties

UCSD professors Caroline Collins and Angela Booker discuss our current exhibition, "Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific." The exhibit re-centers the relationship between Black folks, water, and ships revealing the deep and historic connection between people of African descent and the Pacific Ocean. Most accounts of U.S. maritime histories are disproportionately populated by white seafarers. Yet, from the 16th to the 20th century, Black whalers, commercial mariners, fishers, explorers, soldiers, and sailors traveled the high seas along the Pacific Coast. The exhibit explores the stories of these mariners, their impact in shaping the American Pacific, and their legacy in the context of development of society and identity. Library event website https://mysdpl.org/blackpacific

Join Wild Foodie Tours and immerse yourself in Chinese culture as you enjoy a traditional gourmet Chinese meal with Peking Duck--the National Dish of China--carved tableside with tender slices of roast duck and crispy skin, served with hoisin sauce, sliced scallion and cucumber, and wrapped in a steamed Chinese bun, in addition to lettuce wraps with minced duck and vegetables, and duck soup. Or, enjoy a traditional Cantonese meal of your choice with three dishes. Both options come with your choice of traditional Chinese tea. You'll also learn about the history of Peking Duck as a symbol of Chinese culture and heritage, proper etiquette when dining out with the Chinese, the correct way to use chopsticks, and gain insight into Chinese history and culture. After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. Celebrate with us China and Hong Kong's rich culinary heritage and experience why we are one of the top foodie countries in the world! You get: a Chinese-American tour guide who specializes in Chinese cuisine, a traditional Chinese meal of your choice with tea, insight into Chinese history and culture, resources in San Diego to learn more about Chinese culture, and an Asian supermarket shopping excursion. Prepare to enter the Dragon's Gate to savor the culinary masterpiece once reserved for the Emperor of China. Trip length of 2½ hours with a walking distance of under 1 mile. $79 per person. Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Tuesday at 5 p.m. Visit: https://www.wildfoodietours.com/ Wild Foodie Tours on Facebook / Instagram

Holocaust survivor Gerald Szames to be interviewed by Sandra Scheller, the creator and curator of the "Remember Us The Holocaust" exhibit. On March 11, Lou Pechi, a Holocaust survivor and author, will be speaking in the Library at 6 p.m. His talk will focus on his childhood experiences, including being sent away from his parents to live with a Catholic family during the war. Born in the Croatian city of Zagreb, Louis “Lubo” Pechi was seven years old when the Germans invaded Yugoslavia. In response to the mounting anti-Semitic repression and strict laws prohibiting Jews from traveling, the Pechis converted to Catholicism and changed their identities in the hope of finding safety in Italy. While the Pechi family managed to escape to Rome, a series of unexpected events followed, marking a lengthy journey of survival for Lubo. Decades later, he began the arduous process of recovering the memories of his hidden life by writing his memoir "I Am Lubo: A Child Survivor from Yugoslavia." He was baptized Catholic, which saved him until he was eventually turned in. He was sent to prison, where he spent two days—six hours before the train that would have taken him to Auschwitz departed. Part of the "Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH)" Exhibit series of speakers. The "Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH)" exhibit is on display through Dec. 14, 2025 on the Garth Family Reading Level of the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Annex at the La Jolla/Riford Library. Full Speaker Series Schedule: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 from 6 - 7 p.m.

The 32nd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival proudly presents Cine Sin Fronteras, a celebration of films that break boundaries and unite communities through storytelling. This year’s festival embodies the spirit of limitless creativity and cultural connection, echoing the words of 2025 guest and local filmmaking legend Gregory Nava: “There is No Wall That Can Hold Back a Dream.” For over three decades, SDLFF has showcased powerful narratives that transcend borders, and this year’s dynamic lineup of films, programs, and cultural experiences continues that tradition, highlighting the richness, diversity, and strength of Latino culture. Bienvenidos! Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce our 32nd San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 19-23, 2025 at AMC Mission Valley & Digital Gym CINEMA. Stay tuned! Movies & complete festival schedule to be announced in late February! In the meantime, you can purchase your 32nd San Diego Latino Film Festival passes now! Info: 619-230-1938 x 101 / info@mediaartscenter.orginfo@mediaartscenter.org Sign up for our mailing list at sdlatinofilm.com to get all the latest updates! San Diego Latino Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

For the 10th consecutive year, dozens of San Diego performing arts organizations will offer value-priced tickets throughout the county. For Theatre Month 2025, tickets will be available at exclusive discounted rates of $15, $30, or $45, offering some of the best seats in the house as of the night of the event. A streamlined purchasing experience is available through www.sandiegotheatremonth.com, making it easier than ever to access these special offers. New this year, audiences can enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from participating groups through a series of Instagram takeovers beginning in late February. Follow @sdartstix on Instagram for backstage content and surprises. Participating Organizations: Broadway San Diego, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Innovation Family Community Theatre, Poway Performing Arts Company, CCAE Theatricals, Young Actors’ Theatre, The Scripteasers, Playwrights Project, Coronado Playhouse, Point Loma Playhouse, The Bornemann Theatre, The Old Globe, Moxie Theatre, San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television and Film, Luminary Arts, Trinity Theatre Company, Cygnet Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Theatre for Young Professionals, Diversionary Theatre, New Village Arts, National Comedy Theatre, Oceanside Theatre Company, The Roustabouts Theatre Company, San Diego Junior Theatre, Scripps Ranch Theatre, Lamb’s Players Theatre, Innovation Family Community Theatre and more to be announced. For questions, please contact artstix@sdpal.com or call 619-234-ARTS.

Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber With support from Run The Jewels June 21, 2025 @ 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Twenty-five years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan changed hip-hop music forever. Bursting onto the music scene with the release of "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)," the group quickly became recognized for its innovative beats and clever lyrics, as well as the diverse personalities and talents that make up its nine member hip-hop group. The Wu Tang Clan has released seven gold and platinum studio albums with worldwide sales of more than 40 million albums. With the release of their debut album in 1993 songs like “C.R.E.A.M and “Protect Ya Neck” introduced hip-hop pioneer, The RZA, as a groundbreaking hip hop craftsman. With lyrics that combine the reality of 1990s New York and the world of martial arts, the Wu-Tang Clan has created a unique mythology that captures the hearts of fans worldwide. Directions and Parking Wu-Tang Clan on Facebook / Instagram