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Through a powerful blend of creative interpretation and ancestral memory, an Alabma town reckons with its past and begins to write a new chapter of shared truth.

Presentations by San Diego artists who will share their experiences of Kapwa through the arts leading one to compose for "Larry the Musical." Full Agenda: 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Tour of Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit - "The Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit" curation team will be on hand to give a 30-minute tour of the exhibit which provides a history of the Philippines, waves of migration and how the military, community, faith, culture, education and businesses impacted the contributions of Filipinos to the region. 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Check-In & Merienda. Light refreshments will be served to welcome all guests. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Our Artists: PART 1: Reading by Salvador S. Idos of his poem "Kapwa" and the essence of the poem of the Filipino value of Kapwa. Mr. Idos is a retired teacher at Morse High School and taught Filipino language to hundreds of students. His poems and other writings are capture in the 2025 release of his book "Sulyap ng Kadakilaan," glimpse of greatness. PART II. Bryan Pangilinan a graduate of Morse High School and UCSD will share his journey of the arts experience which led him to the Bay Area. His Filipino formation was impacted by the community which included PASACAT and continued his love of culture in various groups after leaving San Diego. He then accepted the labor of love in the creation of "Larry the Musical." 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kapwa Conversation: The artists and community will enter a time of conversations on the practice of the value of Kapwa in new generations of Filipino Americans. PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company on Facebook / Instagram / X

FREE | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's Artist Alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience. Visit: oma-online.org/events/coffee-and-conversation-with-oma-artist-alliance-october-2025/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Reader has printed its last issue after 52 years. Alt-weeklies once thrived on classified ads, countercultural voices and investigative journalism — until Craigslist, the internet and shrinking ad dollars changed everything. What happens when a city loses its alternative press?

Catherin and Robert Palmer Gallery 20th Annual SDSU Art Council Scholarship Exhibition The Athenaeum Art Center is proud to present an exhibition of artwork by graduate and upper-division undergraduate students of the School of Art and Design at San Diego State University. Since 2002, the SDSU Art Council has awarded scholarships to a select number of students who, in addition to the Council's financial support, receive the opportunity to present their artwork at the Athenaeum. This year’s scholarship recipients and exhibiting artists are Carolina Danu, Sarah Garcia, Kaitlyn Hulslander, Harper Pam, and Bryce Wall. The exhibition can be viewed in the Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during open gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2025-sdsu Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Please join us as students of the School of the Arts Writer's groups share their recent work—poetry and short prose. This is a free event. Refreshments provided. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

"Juneteenth Celebration” Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This Community Event is being held at Chollas Lake/Gloria’s Mesa Amphitheater - 6050 College Grove Dr. Free event! Various local Vendors, Entertainment, Arts & Craft, , Singers, Dancers, Drummers, Double Dutch Jumprope Jumpers, History about JUNETEENTH, Poetry, Spoken Word, The Martin Luther King, Jr’s Speech, Group Dancers, Key56 Radio, and so much more! Please bring a hat, sunscreen, and a small pillow to sit on, on the bleachers to watch the show. Visit and patronize each Vendor... Food, Jewelry, and Display Vendors. Tell family and friends. Bring family and friends. Let’s celebrate this special day in our community, with our community... TOGETHER, every year. Community Actors Theatre on Facebook

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five laws advancing reparations for the descendants of enslaved people in California, but he vetoed five others. It’s a mixed record two years after the California Reparations Task Force issued its seminal report.

Political stability is the bedrock of a healthy economy. The United States is inarguably struggling with both. Daniel Enemark, chief economist at the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, spoke with KPBS about the economic forecast for San Diego and the country.

FilmOut San Diego will be presenting the 25th Annual FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival August 21-24, 2025. We are one of the longest-running film festivals in Southern California and the only LGBTQ film festival in the San Diego area. Our festival is well-respected in the film community and often have World and U.S. premieres. People from around the world attend the festival as we offer filmmakers Q&A sessions after most films. Interviews with filmmakers and talent are uploaded to social media platforms for maximum exposure. We also have a fantastic Opening Night gala and Closing Night reception each year. This year our annual San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival will be a four-day event that includes international, documentary, short and feature films shown in two different locations. As always, we strive to show the newest LGBTQ-themed film selections available. FilmOut San Diego annually affirms the ongoing integrity and boundless imagination of our community and the artists who tell our stories. We believe our work is part of an ongoing effort to build a vibrant, affirming and sustainable LGBTQ community in San Diego County. FilmOut on Facebook / Instagram