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Talking San Diego is thrilled to announce that Maureen Dowd, the revered Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, will join us for a conversation with Harry Litman. Dowd and Litman will discuss her new book, Notorious, which offers sharp commentary on popular culture, delivering biting insights into Hollywood icons, media moguls, and cultural elites with her trademark wit and unrelenting critique. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/notorious-a-conversation-with-maureen-dowd-and-harry-litman-tickets-1248637190449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us at The Ozone for the Paula Rosen Trunk Show on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This exclusive event offers a chance to meet Paula Rosen and explore her unique collection of necklaces, bracelets, and charms, crafted from the finest materials sourced from around the world. Don't miss the opportunity to enter a raffle for a chance to win your very own Paula Rosen necklace! Visit: https://www.paularosen.com/ Paula Rosen Jewelry on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Lecture title: Decoding viruses for vaccine innovation - Front Row lecture with Andrew Ward, PhD Description: Viruses use specialized proteins to infect human cells, and understanding their structure is key to creating more effective vaccines and antiviral therapies. Scripps Research professor Andrew Ward will delve into his pioneering work on mapping these proteins with cutting-edge imaging techniques. Ward’s research provides critical insights into viral neutralization mechanisms, paving the way for advancements in vaccine development against pathogens like HIV, influenza, coronaviruses and much more. ABOUT SCRIPPS RESEARCH Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. The Front Row lecture series, now in its eighth season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. Reserve your seat today and learn how our scientists remain at the forefront of advancing the future of science and medicine. Join us—in the front row. Reserve your seat! Join the community in person on the Scripps Research campus or attend virtually via Zoom webinar. Scripps Research on Facebook / Instagram / X / TikTok

Experience Haydn's monumental work, "The Creation," one of the finest compositions ever created, for choir, soloists, and orchestra, in collaboration with the Greater San Diego Music Coterie. Tickets $25 ($10 students) Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a panel discussion on Saturday, March 8 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. with artists Paul Kitagaki Jr. and Wendy Maruyama, moderated by Sharon E. Bliss and Kevin B. Chen of SFSU Fine Arts Gallery. "Reflecting on Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance" examines the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII through the lens of the "Garden of Remembrance" (2000 - 2002), a permanent public art memorial created by Ruth Asawa and others for on San Francisco State University’s campus, honoring the resilience of this community. The artworks shown in the exhibition range from traditional to experimental in various media and explore ancestry, family histories and lived experiences resulting from Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The exhibition includes Mark Baugh-Sasaki, Ruka Kashiwagi, Paul Kitagaki Jr., emerita professor Wendy Maruyama, Lisa Solomon and TT Takemoto. Visit: https://art.sdsu.edu/calendar#event-details/205cee85-7cef-44e8-b880-2d434d5cf6ea\

After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations, the U.N. asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations.

Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence.

Jazz vocals receive a rich and smoky upgrade with the musical talents of the multi-talented Leonard Patton. Hailed for having a “sensational scat” (The San Diego Reader) and an “incredible voice” (Peter Sprague), this local jazz sensation is truly a must-hear artist. Drawing inspiration from musical icons like Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, and Bobby McFerrin, he now brings his captivating vocal dynamism to The Conrad. Free show but RSVP requested Leonard Patton on Facebook / Instagram La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

"Border Craft" is a group exhibition featuring contemporary artists employing craft practices to address the geopolitical realities of borderland regions, including San Diego–Tijuana. The works on view, along with a series of accompanying public programs, serve as a feminist and critical counterpoint to dehumanizing systems designed to divide people and cultures. This event coincides with the Graduate Open Studios at the Visual Arts Facility. Open Studios will feature MFA and PhD artists’ open studios, exhibitions, screenings, and publications produced in the Department of Visual Arts. Exhibiting artist Isidro Pérez García performs at 3 p.m.

Don’t let his age fool you: this teenage jazz prodigy is a dynamic force of energy and spirit. Recognized by the Jazz Excellence Organization and winner of their Young Artist Grant, Kahlil Childs is one of the youngest musicians to take over our Wu Tsai QRT.yrd. The fifteen-year-old saxophone virtuoso is under the tutelage of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Kamau Kenyatta and local jazz legend Charles McPherson. Kahlil Childs, Alto Saxophone Quincy Reyes, Piano Luke Little, Bass Zollie Wariner, Drums All About Jazz praises Child’s “keen understanding of nuance that is rare for veteran players, much less a ninth grader.” Come hear this dynamic young musician, who is sure to dazzle and inspire. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram