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President Biden repeated the phrase "Let's finish the job" in his address — a refrain likely to be heard as his unofficial pitch for a second term in office.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Judy Chu of California, about the mass shooting at a Lunar New Year festival in Monterey Park that left 10 people dead.

Join our exclusive celebration of the second night of Pesakh (Passover). Enjoy home-cooked dishes and our Yiddishized hagode (Haggadah) to celebrate this holiday. Capacity limited to 10 people. Date | Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Location | Yiddishland California Register here! General admission is $50. For more information, please visit yiddishlandcalifornia.org/pesakh-passover-second-night-seder-at-yiddishland or call (619) 719-1776.

Pablo Picasso made studies of Lump, an adored dachshund. And Frida Kahlo's catalogue is packed with self-portraits featuring her pet monkeys and parrots.

APA San Diego welcomes music photographer Pooneh Ghana for a photographic talk and presentation on Thursday, May 12 at 5 p.m. About the artist: Pooneh Ghana was born and raised in Texas and began her journey as a photographer in high school at age 16 traveling to Austin to attend shows/music festivals with some cheap film cameras in hand. Pooneh then combined her two greatest passions, a love for music and photography, and began her career working as a freelance music photographer using the skills she learned early on by experimenting with photography. Over the years, she’s created stunning film photos while working and touring with various artists including Tame Impala, The Strokes, Beck, Leon Bridges, Angel Olsen, Cage The Elephant, Glass Animals, Courtney Barnett, Idles, and many more. Register here! Free to APA and MOPA Members. Non-Members: Pay What You Wish. All Proceeds go to the photographer. For more information, please visit apasd.org/category/events or email director@apasd.org.

Test your figure drawing or painting skills in this uninstructed painting session. Models vary and will be costumed or nude. Artist Dottie Stanley welcomes you to join us where professional artists and beginners experience the thrill of painting directly from a live person. In-person. Every Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Reservations required to secure your spot. Email Dottie Stanley at: dottieaartist@gmail.com. Class is free for members, $5/NM. Participants split the model fee. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-classes La Jolla Community is on Facebook

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Critter Encounters. Date | Friday May 27 from 10am to 12pm. Location | San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Critter Encounters will be introducing our guests to Finley the Fennec Fox, Ruby the Red-tailed Hawk, Poppy the Opossum, And Willow the Great Horned Owl! The event will include a live presentation, storytime, special craft, meet and greet, and more! Included with Museum admission. No registration required. For further information on this event and other details please visit website: https://www.sdcdm.org/fun-animal-friday-critter-encounters?date=202205271000

All told, drugmakers and distributors will pay over $50 billion to communities harmed by opioids. An investigation finds that only a dozen states are letting the public see how they use the money.

Enjoy some of the best hits from singer Adele like never before! Surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight, you'll listen to a string quartet's rendition of top hits by British icon Adele. You probably already know every word of these catchy songs, but with this concert's sublime performance and stunning atmosphere, you'll feel as if you're listening to them for the first time. Tentative program includes: • “Hello” • “Rumour Has It” • “Make You Feel My Love” • “Water Under the Bridge” • “Oh My God” • “Someone Like You” • “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” • “Chasing Pavements” • “Skyfall” • “When We Were Young” • “Set Fire to the Rain” • “Easy On Me” • “Rolling in the Deep” Date | Wednesday, June 15 at 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Location | Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $30 to $60. For more information, please visit feverup.com/m/111206 or call the venue (619) 236-5800.

In the wake of the disaster, people around the world want to help. Here's advice from experts on how to select a charity.