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**Note: special hours for exhibition opening - Saturday, June 27, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This exhibition features quilted works by an artist who holds a high appreciation for Guatemala and Maya culture. The colors and textures of the landscape and the abundance of textiles that the artist observed when exploring this region are interwoven throughout her works. The Maya culture is rich with history and traditions that have persevered through time in spite of hardship and civil wars. They pass on their weaving techniques and incorporate their local symbolism into future generations. The artist, Kathleen McCabe, says, “Guatemala and the Maya culture have a special place in my heart. I have travelled to the highlands numerous times … The Maya people work hard and value family. They live simple lives in simple structures… With this exhibit, I have tried to capture snippets of the Maya colors and textures. It is my hope that the viewer experiences some of that wonder via my snapshots of the Guatemala highlands.” Visions Museum of Textile Art on Facebook / Instagram

5th Annual Taste of Imperial Ave Hosted by Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC) & Greater Logan Heights Small Business Advisory Group Fri., August 7, 2026, 4 – 9 p.m. Imperial Avenue (from 19th Street to 31st Street, San Diego) Entertainment Space at Gilliam Place – 2835 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102 Join us for a flavorful celebration of culture, community and local entrepreneurship at the 5th Annual Taste of Imperial Ave! This exciting evening stroll will take you through the heart of Greater Logan Heights, a neighborhood rich in diversity, culture and creativity. Guests will enjoy: Delicious Tastings (4 – 7:30 p.m.) Stroll Imperial Avenue and sample signature bites from a variety of local eateries. Entertainment Space at Gilliam Place (6 – 9 p.m.) Enjoy the Beer Garden, live music stage and a small business marketplace featuring local vendors and entrepreneurs. Why We Host This Event Taste of Imperial Ave is more than just a food crawl; it’s a community-powered effort to support and uplift small businesses along our corridor. Our goal is to invite the rest of San Diego to discover the vibrant culture and entrepreneurial spirit of the Greater Logan Heights Community. Come hungry. Support local. Celebrate community. Experience the Taste of Imperial Ave! Logan Heights CDC on Facebook / Instagram

Watch Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Youtube (not in the KPBS+ app. Built in 1906 as a shelter for young wayward or orphaned girls, The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center in Seattle provided a new haven for two hundred Artists Den guests on a crisp autumn night. The Swell Season – led by Glen Hansard and backed by Marketa Irglova on piano and two of Hansard’s band mates from The Frames on bass and violin – gave a special performance of their melodic, original songs months before winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song with “Falling Slowly”

The decline of physical bookstores remains embedded in popular culture, but the decline actually ended years ago, and the latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century.

First, we bring you the latest details around a shooting at a local mosque that involved hate rhetoric. Then, we bring you a story explaining how traditional ad formats such as mailers can be used in deceptive ways. Also, in part two of an investigation that looked into who owns a local immigration detention facility, we learn that what actually counts as a charity widely varies across California. And, we’ll tell you how a local hotline is helping people dispose of waste without it ending up in a landfill.

"Becoming Heirlooms": A Craft Desert exhibition curated by Kerianne Quick and Adam John Manley in conjunction with Handwork 2026, a Craft in America initiative. Opening Reception: Friday, September 11, 2026 | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. On view August 24, 2026 - November 7, 2026 "Becoming Heirlooms" examines the extra functional power of craft and art objects, not merely as artifacts, but as tools for gathering, witnessing, and remembrance. Expanding the notion of “family” beyond bloodline or inheritance, the exhibition embraces broader forms of collectivity—chosen families, cultural lineages, ideological kinships, and experiences—that serve as touchstones for our shared existence. At its core, "Becoming Heirlooms" considers the moment when a crafted object transcends authorship and utility to become a site of collective feeling—when an artist’s intention resonates beyond the individual viewer and ignites a shared emotional consciousness. These works become gathering points for empathy, reflection, and recognition, binding communities through the realities of the world they inhabit together. Featuring new works by: Diana Benavidez, Matt Hebert, Michael Hernandez, Soyeon Kim, Christine Lee, Anna Mayer, Kaiya Rainbolt, Phil Rowland, India Thompson, and Georgina Treviño. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/visualarts

We’ll learn the art of kintsugi by following the process of repairing a broken bowl. The event will be led by our amazing ARTS Artist, Melanie. It’s going to be a fun evening, perfect for everyone, no matter your skill level. All materials will be provided, and there will be opportunities to purchase beer and wine. Take advantage of our early bird special pricing of $25, after July 11th tickets will go up to $30. Come with a friend, loved one, or roll solo and get ready for a night of creativity and fun at the ARTS Center! Visit: https://www.areasontosurvive.org/arts-after-dark/kintsugi-workshop A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on Instagram and Facebook

The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.

Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray bring readers a new historical novel that presents two women on opposite ends of the law who must partner to bring down a crime boss in 1930s New York.

We talk about proposed cuts to arts funding in the city budget. Plus, the weekend's arts events and a preview of the TCM Classic Film Festival.