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This weekend in the arts: the third annual North Park Book Fair; "Art for the People" at Oceanside Museum of Art; a City Heights music festival; Black Music Month in Logan Heights; women composers at Le Salon de Musiques; "Destiny of Desire" closes at The Old Globe; and Mass Creativity Day (and a new Painted Object) at The New Children's Museum.

Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises "scientific refugee status" for those fleeing Trump's academic funding rollbacks.

Opening Reception with LIVE music curation by Nick Lesley + small bites by UPAC Neighborhood Enterprise Center Reception sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Public Library’s Visual Arts Program presents "Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work," featuring the pioneering work of Helen Mayer and Newton Harrison. As founding members of UC San Diego's Visual Arts Department, the Harrisons developed groundbreaking ecological concepts. Presented as a multi-site exhibition in four locations around San Diego simultaneously, the exhibitions will examine the California works produced between the late 1960s and 2000s: Urban Ecologies, The Prophetic Works, Saving the West, and Future Gardens. Saving the West will allow visitors to delve deeply into the series of works associated with the Harrisons’ research on the fragile and environmentally threatened ecologies of the Pacific Coast fog forest and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Works reveal the Harrisons’ concept of the Force Majeure and their increasing concern with the issue of global climate change and related environmental degradation. "Helen & Newton Harrison: California Work" is organized and presented by the La Jolla Historical Society with partner venues California Center for the Arts Escondido, San Diego Central Library Judith Harris Art Gallery, and Mandeville Art Gallery at the University of California San Diego. Curated by Tatiana Sizonenko. "Helen & Newton Harrison: California Work" is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of PST ART. In September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this landmark regional event explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art

Groups that support California crime victims and attempt to reduce gun violence lost millions of dollars in grants when the Trump administration pulled funding.

A California law empowers state investigators to check on conditions at ICE detention centers. A new report raises concerns about health care inside them.

🎨🍷 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Solterra Winery in Leucadia for our upcoming Paint and Sip event! Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we dive into the world of Picasso with a guided painting session of his iconic work, “Nude Back.” Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a complete beginner, this is a perfect opportunity to explore your creativity while sipping on some exquisite wines. What’s included: – All painting supplies (canvas, paints, brushes) – Step-by-step instruction from a talented local artist Don’t miss out on this unique blend of art and wine in a beautiful setting. Grab your friends, and let’s make some memories together! ✨ Reserve your spot now and let us know you’re coming! We can’t wait to see you there! Cheers to creativity and connection! 🥂🎉 We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/picassos-nude-back-paint-and-sip/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Solterra Winery on Instagram

This lecture develops a theory of ‘postcapitalist aesthetics’, specifically within the context of rural landscapes. The theory brings a relational and pluralistic environmental aesthetics into conversation with various concepts, ‘postpastoral’, ‘socionatures’, and ‘commoning’, before exploring how some art practices may support human-ecological relationships of care and resistance. Emily Brady is Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University. Her research expertise extends to aesthetics and philosophy of art, environmental philosophy and eighteenth-century philosophy. Her most recent book is Between Nature and Culture: The Aesthetics of Modified Environments (2018, with Isis Brook and Jonathan Prior). Cosponsored by the Values Institute and the Humanities Center. For information on parking, visit here.

At this year's 67th Grammys, wins for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in a year when other genres showcased rising stars prompt questions about who votes for rock at the Grammys — and what needs to be done for the awards to recognize new blood.

At least ten news organizations have retracted or amended their stories after an NPR investigation showed that a man they featured as a bold Chinese dissident was accused of being a conman.

What started off as an antitrust trial about Google's dominance in the search engine market has led to a penalties phase that is focused on its role in artificial intelligence.