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Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now, the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian & Gospel Music.

San Diego fiction writer and Small Press Nite founder Kevin Kearney’s latest novel follows a young and impressionable rideshare driver as his job — and the app behind it — begins to take over his life.

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. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with this expertly curated cultural tour by Art Scene Baja. Each VIP experience includes round-trip transportation from the border, a gourmet lunch, and wine tasting featuring Baja’s finest vintages. - The Vanguard Culture team will meet you on the U.S. side of the border and we will walk across together. The Art Scene Baja bus will pick us up immediately on the other side. Guests will be returned to the San Ysidro border and will walk across with the Vanguard Culture team. Friday, May 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Visual Arts Tour Explore the latest exhibitions at renowned cultural institutions. Meet talented local artists in their studios and witness their creative process. Enjoy a private wine-tasting experience showcasing premium Baja wines. Indulge in a gourmet lunch featuring Mexican or fusion cuisine. Discover exquisite ceramic art and contemporary designs. Return transportation to the Tijuana border crossing. Price per person: $300 USD Creative Industry Professionals: $225 USD *This ticket category open to creative industry professionals from the visual, performing, or culinary arts. Must show proof via a professional website, business card or online portfolio. Visit: Vanguard Culture Visit: Art Scene Baja

The National Endowment for Arts had promised over $300,000 in grants to San Diego arts organizations. Now, those funds are on hold, leaving the future of many programs uncertain.

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

The location on Kettner Boulevard will be the company's first outpost outside of L.A., Orange County or New York.

Ahoy, matey! The nautical-clad “Titans of Soft Rock,” Yachtley Crew, will be dropping anchor in San Diego this July to launch ArtPower’s summer season. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock is a revival of the smooth soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late ’70s to early ’80s—now a nationwide sensation. Fans don captain’s hats and nautical attire, singing along to the era’s breezy, feel-good tunes. Yachtley Crew first made waves in 2017, selling out countless Southern California venues before igniting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze. Their success caught the attention of the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his Mailboat label before their recent deal with Earache/Universal Records. Yachtley Crew on Instagram / Youtube

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 24, 5–7 p.m. May 24–June 14, 2025 AAC ART STUDIO 2025 STUDENT EXHIBITION AT THE AAC ART STUDIO SUBMIT ENTRY HERE: https://zfrmz.com/LZgvXCSg1iMKRWVuae5Y The Student Exhibition will include works by students who have completed a class at the Athenaeum School of the Arts during the last two years. Artwork entries for this exhibition will be accepted between Monday, March 3–Friday, May 9, 2025. Each artist may enter up to one (1) artwork for this exhibition. Artists will be notified via email after May 12. CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 3–MAY 9, 2025 CRITERIA Artists: Must have completed a class at the Athenaeum School of the Arts or PEEC program within the past two years. Media: Maximum one (1) work/image per artist (jpegs, no larger than 2 MB). 2-D and 3-D media. Work must be ready-to-hang and may not exceed 60 inches in width or height. Date: Artwork must have been completed within the past 2 years. Deadline to Enter: Friday, May 9, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. PDT Artwork Drop-off: between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, May 18 and Monday, May 19 at the Athenaeum Art Center, 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. For inquiries regarding artwork drop-off or installation please feel free to contact: Maura Walters, Director, School of the Arts // mwalters@ljathenaeum.org Jocelyn Saucedo Larson, Exhibitions Liaison // jsaucedo@ljathenaeum.org Chris Padilla, Assistant Director, Athenaeum Art Center // cpadilla@ljathenaeum.org The Athenaeum holds several student and teacher exhibition events each year. The exhibition can be viewed in the AAC Art Studio 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.

A passion project from co-writer and star Ariella Mastroianni, "Gazer" is a grungy neo-noir thriller featuring an unreliable narrator and a distinctive '70s-inspired style.