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When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to blame too much solar and wind power. That wasn't the cause, but the misinformation had an impact.

Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on a funding plan to keep the government open.

Tuesday, Digital Gym Cinema hosts a single screening of the gorgeous 4K restoration of the 1951 Mexican film noir "Victims of Sin." Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see it on the big screen.

This weekend in the arts: Multi-disciplinary art takes over Logan Heights; Kaori Fukuyama's starlings-inspired shadow sculptures; rugs tufted with trash; Tchaikovsky and more.

Fourteen 2D and 3D artists of The San Diego River Artists’ Alliance present art inspired by the San Diego River. We are a collective of artists showcasing the San Diego River and its ecosystem. The exhibit includes painting, photography, paper art, glass art, ceramics and fiber art. We work alongside the San Diego River Park Foundation to support their work and long term vision for the river. A portion of our sales will be donated to the organization. Come meet the artists at the reception, and representatives from the River Park Foundation will be there to talk about all of their work and the new Discovery Center. Artists in the exhibit are Kathryn Ackley, Joan Boyer, Sue Britt, Gloria Chadwick, Cathy Coverley, Vicky DeLong, Jodie Hulden, Marie Keech, Priscilla Monger, Susan Osborn, Trudy Pachon, Natasha Papousek, Louise Russell, and Janet Wytrych. Art mediums include Painting, Photography, Paper art, Glass art, Ceramics and Fiber art. The reception is on Saturday, October 28 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Move For Their Thoughts (MoveFTT) is a 35 Day "move-a-thon" (1 mile or 20 minutes of activity) to fight against Alzheimer's and Dementia, raise funds for caregiver support and awareness about the challenges 100s of 1000s of families face as they care for a loved one with dementia. Hosted by 501c3 nonprofit, For Their Thoughts Foundation, 100% of proceeds improves the lives of dementia caregivers with financial relief, custom-made care navigation and hands-on dementia care education. Run, walk, bike, dance, yoga...just MOVE! - *non-mile moving activities, 20 minutes = 1 mile. WHAT: 35-day mile a day Challenge WHEN: April 27 - May 31 HOW: Create a team or move on your own WHERE: Sign up today at MoveFTT.org WHY: Lift caregivers, lift the stigma, lift each other! 1. Pick a pledge that works for YOU - Join for free and pledge to raise $100. - Choose from $1 per day ($35 total), $2 per day ($70) or $4 per day ($140) - EARN your daily pledge back everyday you successfully move a mile! 2. Join as an individual or grab friends, family, colleagues and create a team! 3. Are you a business? Gift your employees with this wellness event by sponsoring them to join. Sponsorship includes recognition of your dedication to staff wellness and dementia support. www.moveftt.org/sponsor

The annual Wildlife in Art Show, hosted by the Foothills Art Association in La mesa, is one of the longest running juried art shows is Southern California. This year makes the 34th consecutive year of this "wild" and inspiring show. The show is on exhibit from November 1, 2023 through December 6, 2023. It is free to attend and open to the public at historic Porter Hall, Foothills Art Association Gallery in La Mesa. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An exciting reception will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2020 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. In addition to the awards ceremony, the reception will feature refreshments and entertainment in keeping with the theme of the show. The reception is open to the public. Foothills Art Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes fine arts and offers educational and exhibition opportunities to artist in the San Diego community.

An oral history of the atomic bomb detonations 80 years ago leads this week's list of publishing highlights, which also includes a handful of novels by authors including Louis Sachar and Jason Mott.

The global LGBTQ+ festival was held for the first time in the nation's capital. Organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration.

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio... As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is FREE! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Comic Savvy! WHEN: Friday, August 23rd, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Visit: https://www.lilfish.us/ Little Fish Comic Book Studio on Instagram and Facebook