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Join Scott Farrell, program director of Chivalry Today and head instructor with the San Diego Longsword medieval fencing program, for a look into the language, function, and artistry of knightly armor in Shakespeare’s world. From the glory of Henry V, to the supernatural apparitions of Hamlet, to the treachery of Macbeth, arms and armor appear over and over in Shakespeare’s works, and a thorough understanding of the “visual language” of medieval and Renaissance armor lends a much deeper, more nuanced understanding of many of his stories and characters. The San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

Cada año, durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, se pueden esperar grandes celebraciones en todo Estados Unidos para mostrar la diversidad y cultura de los pueblos hispanos.

Join us for "uncluttered: the beauty in less" a group exhibition exploring simplicity, stillness, and the liberation found in letting go. In a world overflowing with noise and excess, this show invites you to slow down, reflect, and find meaning in the space between. Featuring powerful works by artists who use minimalism, intentional absence, and emotional clarity as their medium of expression. Exhibition Opening: May 3rd, 2025 ° Location: Chula Vista Center 555 Broadway Avenue, Suite 1019, Chula Vista CA, 91911 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a family friendly event, free admission and parking. Visit: https://www.sdartsociety.com/art-through-the-glass/ Art Through The Glass on Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturdays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV. Sydney socialite Daisy Munroe heads to New Zealand for a vacation at her recently deceased stepfather’s winery, which she intends to sell. Little does she know the vineyard has a co-owner: grumpy U.K.-born lawyer Louis Oakley, who also travels to New Zealand to escape a spiraling series of unfortunate events in his life.

President Trump wants to be able to fire far more executive branch employees at will — upending checks on presidential power that have existed for more than a century.

Jorge Mendoza Unveils "Everything is Energy” a Solo Exhibit at the Mandell Weiss Gallery Opening May 2, 2025, running through September 5, 2025 San Diego, CA — "Everything is energy." Born in Mexico City (CDMX) and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Jorge Mendoza is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans borders and mediums. Over the past 12 years, he has lived and worked in San Diego and Tijuana, expanding his artistic practice through screen printing, woodcuts, ceramics, installation, sign painting, murals, photography, art organizing, and curating. As a largely self-taught artist, Jorge embraces exploration, experimentation, and lifelong learning, continuously evolving through travel and new creative experiences. His artistic reach extends from San Francisco to Todos Santos, Baja California, and throughout Mexico City. His latest exhibition delves into the unseen, posing the question: How can we visualize what we cannot see? Through experimental mixed media, and layers of acrylic and oil on canvas, Jorge seeks to capture invisible forces, translating raw energy into tangible, evocative art. The exhibition also features a video installation—a compilation of short films documenting the creation of his murals. Currently, Jorge is in residence in Tijuana, where he hosts creative gatherings, welcoming visitors to experience his work and engage with the vibrant cultural landscape of the city. The "Everything is Energy" opening will be an immersive event featuring an event collaboration with the San Diego Ballet, celebrating its 35th season. Free to the public, this grand spectacle will blend Mendoza’s visionary art with live ballet performances at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, offering a unique fusion of visual art and dance. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening where two art forms converge to create a truly extraordinary experience. Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/everything-is-energy-jorge-mendozas-solo-exhibition Jorge Mendoza on Instagram

Union Hall Gallery Presents "Inspiration": A Solo Exhibition by Vira Ustianska Exhibition Details: Title: "Inspiration" Date: May 3 - June 1, 2025 Location: Union Hall Gallery, 2323 Broadway, Suite 201, San Diego, CA Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and by appointment For further information or to book an appointment, please contact: info@unionhallgallery.org or call: (619) 202-0711 Vira Ustianska is a Ukrainian artist and art teacher. She has a master’s degree in painting in Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art, where she studied at the portrait-genre workshop under the guidance of professors Victor Chaus and Vasily Ganotskiy. Among her many accolades, she has been a curator of the Drawing Studio at the National Union of Artists of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia. In 2017 she opened a studio of academic painting ‘V-ART’ and taught painting, drawing, plastic anatomy, coloring, and composition at the collegiate level. In 2022, she was evacuated to the USA due to the war in Ukraine. Over the past 2 years she has created around 300 paintings, and takes part in art shows throughout San Diego. “I think it is, like musical notes, that in painting, we do not have borders, we do not have words, and we have Inspiration… Pure Inspiration is indescribable; you can just feel and take it. That’s precisely why I would like to share these paintings, which were created in San Diego County and reflect the light and landscapes that inspire me every day. It is my goal to build a bridge between the modern impressionistic paintings I have created here in California with South-East Ukrainian Impressionistic Art and Inspire us all to live and feel life!” Visit: unionhallgallery.org/exhibitions/ Vira Ustianska on Facebook / Instagram

Twenty-five local artists transformed guitars, surfboards, and skateboards into custom works of art with acrylic paint, paint pens, tape, and more! These items will be sold through an online auction April 15-30, and will be exhibited during Mission Fed ArtWalk to showcase the Charity Art Auction, which directly benefits our free programs for youth who do not otherwise have access to visual arts opportunities. Bid now through April 30: Visit: Charity Art Auction at Mission Fed ArtWalk ArtWalk San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The Blazing Laptops Write-a-thon is THE big annual fundraiser for San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI). On June 22, 2025, writers will write in person at Lestat’s Hillcrest from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Writers seek pledges from sponsors to help raise money for San Diego’s favorite literary arts organization. We provide the space and writing prompts for those who want them. All of our participants write the day away! Additionally, incentives and prizes are given for people who raise the most money for SDWI. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/all-programs/blazing-laptops/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Adolf Hitler commissioned filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl to make propaganda about Nazi Germany. She lived to be 101 years old and denied knowing about the Holocaust.