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From the new Trump administration to mass deportations, coverage of protests has dominated headlines and social media. But two local photographers are choosing to protest in their own way — through art.

Join us for the next installment of our Signature Event Series featuring distinguished alumni authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 and S.B. Divya MEng ’00. Drawing from their latest works, “Freeset” and “Loka,” the authors will explore how speculative fiction can address timely societal issues, including identity, memory and technology. The conversation will be moderated and will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seuss Room at Geisel Library. Admission is free and open to the public with required registration. Books will be available for purchase from the UC San Diego Bookstore during the reception, including the following titles: Sarina Dahlan ’98 “Freeset” “Preset” “Reset” S.B. Divya MEng ’00 “Machinehood” “Runtime” “Meru” (limited quantity) “Loka” (limited quantity) This event is part of the Library’s Signature Event Series, established in 2020 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library and made possible through the generous support of sponsors and Library Associates. About the Authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 is the author of the bestselling Four Cities trilogy — “Reset,” “Preset” and “Freeset” — as well as “Shadow Play: Ten Tales from the In-between.” Born into an Indonesian family in Thailand and immigrating to the United States at age 12, Dahlan brings a global perspective to her work, influenced by folklore, mythology and Japanese manga. A UC San Diego alumna with degrees in psychology and visual arts, her writing explores memory, identity and the cost of utopia. S.B. Divya, MEng ’00 is a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author whose work bridges hard science and imaginative storytelling. Her novels include “Machinehood,” “Meru” and “Loka,” which examine themes such as automation, cultural identity and artificial intelligence. A former electrical engineer with degrees in computational neuroscience and signal processing from UC San Diego, Divya’s fiction often reflects her technical background and challenges conventional genre boundaries. Partners: UC San Diego School of Arts & Humanities & Jacobs School of Engineering

Uganda is one of the countries that's greatly affected by the reduction of U.S. foreign aid. Here's how the health care system is responding — with trepidation, innovation and resilience.

If your child loves the performing arts or wants to build confidence, creativity, and community; this is the summer camp for them! T3 Triple Threat’s Summer 2025 camp participants will rehearse and perform MTI’s Broadway Junior Revue “Raise Your Voice”. T3 partners with the City of San Diego and the North Park Recreation Center, providing training in dance, voice, and acting to produce well-rounded performers. Our Summer 2025 camp is a 7-week theatrical production culminating in a multi-performance run of “Raise Your Voice”. Auditions: Friday, May 23, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, May 24, 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: North Park Recreation Center, 4044 Idaho Street, San Diego, CA 92104 Auditions are free, of course! T3 Triple Threat San Diego has a donation-based model, keeping our programs accessible to all. Thanks to a generous grant from the City of San Diego, T3 Triple Threat is proud to offer needs-based scholarships for our summer production of “Raise Your Voice”! No child will be turned away! T3 Triple Threat San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The ruling deems the government's termination of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities "unlawful" and allows a lawsuit brought by humanities groups to move forward.

Join us on Saturday, August 16 at AleSmith Brewing Company to celebrate our fourth annual Tony Gwynn Day. In honor of the Anniversary of Mr. Padre's 2000th and 3000th hits, two special commemorative beers featuring the newest Tony Gwynn artwork by Ground Floor Murals on the labels will be released in 16oz 4-pack cans and on draft in the Tasting Room. Food vendors on-site will be: - The Pastrami Stand - Pretzels and Pints - Zoe's Place - 360 Italian - Big Smash Burger Live music with The Jackson Wagner Band and the Lemon Squeezers, DJ's leading up to game time at 6:10 p.m. as the Padres take on the Dodgers. Paint & Sip activations throughout the day with mural artist Victoria. Victoria will offer a selection of items such as Koozies, Tote Bags, and Canvases to paint Tony Gwynn, Padres, and AleSmith themes onto. Fan club, @KeeptheFaithSD will also be here during the game doing some awesome Padres Swag raffles and Padres Trivia after the game. Try Axe Throwing with Celtic Axe onsite in our barrel room and more! This event is family friendly and open to the public. RSVP'ing does not guarantee access to cans of the released beers. Limited amount of cases will be sold in a pre-sale to those who RSVP a week out to the event. Pre-Sale for beer will start on Wednesday 8/13 at 12 p.m. The remaining cases will be sold out of the AleSmith Gift Shop on Saturday 8/16 starting at 11 a.m. AleSmith Brewing Company on Facebook / Instagram

Wicked Tinkers have been playing Tribal Celtic Music (a genre they coined and created) since 1995. The Wicked Tinkers aim to create a sound that is both “ancient and hauntingly familiar” with use of bagpipes, tribal drums, didgeridoos, and a Bronze-Age Irish horn and their Scottish Carnyx (another ancient instrument) paired with a modern, rock-and-roll energy; their music will transport you back in time and get an audience off their feet with a raw, primal, and exciting sound. If the bagpipes stir something within your soul, you will love the tribal connection you will feel listening to Wicked Tinkers Wicked Tinkers on Facebook / YouTube

The beloved annual Art Alive Premiere Dinner is an elegant black-tie affair, celebrating art with a spectacular dinner in the Museum galleries. This year’s event is inspired by the groundbreaking architectural designs of Lord Norman Foster and his internationally renowned studio Foster + Partners. This event offers a first look at the incredible floral designs of Art Alive and a delicious multi-course menu of delectable delicacies and extraordinary entrees, a full bar, and decadent desserts. Become a Premiere Patron to enjoy this glamorous evening of enchantment. Premiere Dinner Schedule of Events 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour | John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda 8 p.m. Dinner | Museum Permanent Collection Galleries Premiere Patron benefits include Exclusive access to the Premiere Dinner for 1 person (including hosted valet parking) 2 Bloom Bash tickets per Premiere Patron (including hosted valet parking) 4 Art Alive floral exhibition general admission passes Recognition as a Premiere Patron Reserve your place as a Premiere Patron today! For more information please contact Lani Curtis at 619.696.1940 or lcurtis@sdmart.org The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

We will explore the fundamentals of watercolor—adding pen-and-ink as well. The class is designed to break down fear and encourage spontaneity. All levels are welcome in this positive and encouraging class. Materials: Paper: two 22” x 30” sheets of 100%, 140 lb., rag, cold-pressed paper (such as Arches or Fabriano). Brushes: one #8, #10, or #12 round brush (with a good point); one 3/4” or 1” flat brush; one large (2” or 2 1/2”) cheap bristle brush (from hardware store). Other: palette (any palette with eight or more color wells will do); water container; sketchbook; two No. 2 pencils; 3/4” or 1”–wide masking tape; small drawing board (Gatorfoam board or Masonite, 12” x 16” minimum); paper towels (Viva preferred). Paint: Any colors you have. Must-have colors (at least 14 ml) are Daniel Smith New Gamboge; Winsor & Newton Burnt Sienna (do not substitute another brand for this one); Alizarin Crimson Permanent; French Ultramarine Blue; Phthalo Blue; Burnt Umber. Please prepare a selection of photo references. Have ready several still-life or landscape reference photos. Max students: 13 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Experience Bridging Communities: "Echoes of Identity & Resistance" at the Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)—a multidisciplinary performance that centers movement, memory, and cultural resilience to explore what it means to belong, to remember, and to resist. Through dance, spoken word, film, and storytelling, the program amplifies the voices of Asian and Pacific Islander artists and community members, creating a space where diasporic identity and ancestral memory come into dialogue. Weaving together personal histories and collective truths, this powerful event holds space for healing, transformation, and creative expression. In a time when cultural erasure and displacement persist, we return to our bodies, our stories, and each other—using art as a bridge between communities, generations, and geographies." Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram