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Months after shocking sexual abuse allegations against deceased labor leader César Chávez came to light, the city of San Diego replaced signs on the former César E. Chávez Parkway.

"An Irish Christmas 2025": A Holiday Celebration Across California The holiday season in California will sparkle this December when "An Irish Christmas" returns with a brand-new tour. Produced by Kerry Irish Productions, this award-winning show blends the traditions of Ireland with the magic of Christmas, offering audiences a heartwarming evening of music, dance, and storytelling. With tour stops from Visalia to San Diego, "An Irish Christmas 2025" invites families and friends to celebrate the season together in an unforgettable way. What is "An Irish Christmas"? "An Irish Christmas" is more than a holiday concert. It is a living celebration of Ireland’s heritage, where cultural traditions are brought to life on stage. The show combines: Irish dance: intricate footwork, hard-shoe rhythms, and breathtaking choreography performed by champion dancers. Live music: traditional instruments including fiddle, uilleann pipes, flute, and accordion, performed by world-class musicians. Storytelling: timeless tales of Irish holiday customs like butter churning, the Straw Boys, and the Day of the Wren. Song: hauntingly beautiful harmonies that capture the joy and spirit of the season. Critics have described the production as “genuinely astonishing… electric!” and “an overwhelming success filled with glorious music, dance, and plenty of Irish soul.” Families who attend often make it part of their annual holiday tradition, returning year after year. Why See "An Irish Christmas" in 2025? 1. A Cultural Experience for All Ages This production brings Ireland to California stages, making it an enriching family event. Parents, children, and grandparents can all share the experience. Audience reviews highlight its multi-generational appeal, calling it “a great family show that leaves everyone breathless.” 2. Perfect for Holiday Traditions Attending a live show during December is one of the best ways to create lasting holiday memories. "An Irish Christmas" offers the warmth of community, the joy of music, and the excitement of world-class dance all in one evening. 3. A Critically Acclaimed Show The show has been featured on PBS and has sold out performing arts centers across the United States. Theater directors consistently describe it as one of the most beloved events of their seasons. Kerry Irish Productions Inc. on Facebook / Instagram

At the new Soil Health Center at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, scientists are developing a probiotic that could give plants the microbes they need to grow healthier and stronger.

Resistance in both Democratic and Republican cities points to broader unease with the direction of immigration enforcement.

Center for World Music presents Clinton Davis String Band at the La Jolla Community Center Clinton Davis String Band brings the rich string traditions of America to life, performing old-time music, bluegrass, and ragtime, reflecting the rich complexity of our Appalachian heritage. Passed down through generations since the 18th century, these tunes are infused with both history and fresh, lively interpretations. The band delivers a joyous, soulful celebration of America’s musical legacy. Following the performance, the audience is invited to engage with the artists in a Q&A to learn more about the traditions, stories, and musical influences that shape this enduring American art form. Clinton Davis on Instagram / Facebook

Project [BLANK]’s annual exhibition returns to close the season with a festival of innovative local art and music. This year’s WORKING TITLE fills the soaring gothic halls of St. Paul’s Cathedral with bold visual art, multimedia installations, performance art, and live experimental music from a diverse group of transborder artists. This year, WORKING TITLE centers on the theme of Sanctuary. What defines a sacred or protected space? What boundaries—physical, social, spiritual—are drawn to offer refuge to those under threat? We invite artists to submit works that engage with sanctuary as a personal experience, a collective practice, an architectural condition, or a political act of resistance. At its center is the world premiere of a major new work by San Diego composer Michelle Lou—a mind-melting composition for voices, tubas, pipe organ, and electronics—surrounded by three days of new works, installations, and thought-provoking performances from some of the most exciting creative voices in Southern California, Tijuana, and Baja California. The exhibition is curated by sculptor Diana Benavídez and Artistic Director Leslie Ann Leytham, and artist submissions will be reviewed by a panel of artists: Alessandra Moctezuma, Alvaro Díaz, Cat Gunn, and Luisa Martínez. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

Banding Community Together is a benefit concert bringing San Diego nonprofits and artists together at the legendary Belly Up Tavern. Join us Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for an evening of live music, community, and collective impact featuring The Buckleys, MRCH, and 4EachOther. Proceeds support OUR Arts Foundation, Community Resource Center, and Just in Time for Foster Youth—helping expand creative healing, safe relationships, stable housing support, and mentorship for young adults transitioning from foster care. Come for the music... stay for the community! This isn’t just a concert - it’s a coming together of community to share stories and purpose. Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/banding-community-together-sd-nonprofits-belly-up-tickets/14065504?pl=bellyup Belly Up on Instagram and Facebook

Art As Healing: Honoring Women’s Stories is a community gathering exploring the powerful intersection of creativity, healing, and human connection. Hosted by Womanity Portrait Foundation, this evening brings together artists, survivors, and community members to reflect on how art can serve as a tool for emotional healing, resilience, and self-reclamation. The event will feature short talks, personal stories from breast cancer survivors, visual art installations, and an open mixer designed to foster meaningful conversation and genuine connection. While the stories shared center women’s lived experiences the event is open to all who believe in the power of art to heal, connect, and inspire. While the stories shared center women’s lived experiences—particularly breast cancer survivors—the event is open to all who believe in the power of art to heal, connect, and inspire. What to expect: Visual Art Installation A curated display of portrait photography and artwork honoring women’s stories and journeys. Short Talks & Personal Stories Hear from women who have participated in Womanity Portrait Foundation programs, sharing how art has supported their healing and transformation. Program Schedule: 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Guest arrival · Wine & light snacks · Viewing artwork 6:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. Presentation by Galina Semenova (Founder & CEO), Womanity Portrait Foundation 6::50 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Personal stories shared by breast cancer survivors who participated in WPF’s programs 7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Blanca Lucia Bergman, MBA (Art Unites · Mental Wellness for Artists). Talk on the mental health benefits of the arts 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Community mixer Who Is This Event For?: - Artists & creatives - Breast cancer survivors & advocates - Wellness professionals - Community members & supporters - Small business owners & local leaders - Anyone curious about the intersection of art, healing, and human connection All genders are welcome. Please REGISTER to attend. Alcazar Garden Entrance. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-as-healing-honoring-womens-stories-tickets-1981915539731?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Womanity Portrait Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.

The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.