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In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Lotus Magazine is hosting their AAPI Pop-Up Market again–this time with even more vendors and activities! Don’t miss out this time–join creators, artisans, and makers in the local AAPI community as they showcase their unique creations and talents. This in-person event will take place in San Diego at Kilowatt Brewing. Admission is FREE, and ALL are welcome–NOT required to be 21+. Free for all to attend. RSVP recommended! Lotus Magazine on Facebook / Instagram

NPR and three Colorado public radio stations are suing the Trump administration over the president's executive order seeking to ban the use of federal money for NPR and PBS.

The upcoming Augmented Intelligence sale represents the first time a major auction house is focusing entirely on works created using machine learning. Artists have mixed feelings about it.

The traditional Mardi Gras Brunch to benefit Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation will be presented Sunday, March 2, 2025 from From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the El Camino Country Cub. All Ages Early Bird tickets $100 until February 10 Regular tickets $120 until February 25 Mail payment – then add online payment at ocaf.info/art-of-music/ Reservations required – Deadline February 25 Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation on Facebook

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WBAA listener Bob Kozak of Lafayette, Indiana, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Prog-Rock Powerhouse Stick Men Return to San Diego with Chapman Stick Virtuoso Tom Griesgraber Nearly two years since their last San Diego performance, Stick Men — the progressive rock supergroup featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter — return to the Bornemann Theater in San Marcos. This marks a special homecoming of sorts, as Mastelotto and Reuter were the first national touring act to perform at the Bornemann’s Grand Opening in May 2024, along with Trey Gunn as part of their band TU-NER. Formed in 2007, Stick Men is known for their adventurous sound built around electric touch-style instruments like the Chapman Stick and the self-designed U8 guitar. Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) anchors the trio with his mastery of the Chapman Stick, an instrument that simultaneously covers both bass and melody. Mastelotto brings an innovative approach to percussion, blending acoustic drums with an electronic setup, while Reuter adds layers of depth and texture with his custom instrument. Combined, the band’s members have contributed to records selling over 100 million copies worldwide. Opening the night is renowned Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber, whose genre-blending performances often include guitar Theremin and collaborations with artists from the California Guitar Trio to RYMO featuring Slightly Stoopid’s drummer Ryan Moran. With over ten releases and a resume that includes touring with Jerry Marotta and opening for legends like Steve Hackett and Al DiMeola, Griesgraber’s set promises a diverse and compelling lead-in to the night’s headliners. Stick Men on Facebook / Youtube

Laurie Beebe Lewis & The Electric Underground Band Ignite The Bornemann with Their Debut Performance! Experience a nostalgic journey through the iconic sounds of the 1960s and 70s as Laurie Beebe Lewis & The Electric Underground Band take the stage at The Bornemann on Saturday, July 12. Legacy Artist Laurie Beebe Lewis spent seven years with The Mamas & The Papas from 1986-1993. She toured the world with original members John Phillips and Denny Doherty, along with sunshine pop singer Spanky McFarlane of Spanky & Our Gang. Presently Laurie takes her experiences, stories, and the music of THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS to the concert stage along with her band the Electric Underground! It’s a “tribute with a twist” as she shares her perspective of her seven years with the group. Laurie and her band, the Electric Underground perform pristine vocals and iconic vocal arrangements previously created and sung by the 1960’s fab vocal quartet that changed folk rock music forever! Don't miss this opportunity to witness Laurie Beebe Lewis & The Electric Underground Band's inaugural performance in this exceptional setting. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/electric-underground-band

Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely endeavor, but a good read-and-critique group can help you feel supported and connected to a writing community. Friday Writers I is a read-and-critique group for all levels. This group will offer thoughtful feedback and guidance in your poetry writing endeavors. The class begins with a close read of two to three poems written by contemporary poets, followed by a few minutes of writing from a prompt. Following the free-write, we will read and critique each other's work. Class meets Fridays from 12–2 p.m. March 14–May 23 (no class April 4) (10 weeks, 20 total hours of instruction) Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Smucker joins a growing number of big food companies that have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes.

This weekend in the arts: A new zine fest in Chula Vista; the power of drawing; installation art in Escondido; chamber music inspired by visual art; "3 Summers of Lincoln"; plus live music picks and more.