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Movies can tell us a lot about what scares us. And ever since the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the fear of nuclear war has reverberated across decades of film.

"Artopia: NCM Creative Studios" is the vibrant new centerpiece of The New Children’s Museum’s expansion. This dynamic space offers hands-on art workshops, artist-led activities, and creative experiences for all ages—from toddlers to teens to adults. It’s also available for private event rentals, making it the perfect spot for group events and community gatherings. Join us for a special celebration, the grand opening of "Artopia: NCM Creative Studios " on April 12, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This special event will take place during normal Museum hours and will feature: ● 9:30 a.m. – A celebratory ribbon cutting to officially open Artopia: NCM Creative Studios ● A short program with speakers, including Museum leadership, partners, and honored guests ● Drop-in art-making stations featuring drawing, fiber arts, ceramics and sculpting, toddler-friendly sensory activities and more where kids and visitors of all ages can get a taste of what is to come in future workshops ● Access to explore "Artopia: NCM Creative Studios" as part of their Museum visit. No additional ticket is required beyond Museum entry (membership or general admission ticket) ● “ArtMark” Tile Opportunity – Supporters can purchase an engraved wooden tile with a name, message, or quote, which will be assembled into a mosaic wall within the Studio space, creating a lasting legacy and inspiring future generations of artists. No RSVP needed, all ages welcome. The New Children's Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The Art Glass Guild located in Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park will be hosting their Spring Patio Show and Sale on Mother's Day weekend. The patio and the guild's Studio 25 will be filled with local San Diego glass artists. See beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, torch, stained, cast, etched and mosaic art. Visit: www.artglassguild.com Art Glass Guild on Facebook

Join us for a very special time of spiritual renewal and rebirth when the Divine comes close to bless and uplift us. During Easter, we celebrate the release of the lower nature and the resurrection of the higher, Divine nature. Included is the music, meditation, fellowship and a mystical Easter message. Offered online and in-person at: Spiritual Arts Institute 527 Encinitas Blvd Suite 206 Encinitas, CA 92024 Visit: Metaphysical Easter Fellowship Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself in full flower, in love and holding the music industry in the palm of her hand.

The Old Globe invites friends and families from San Diego and beyond to celebrate the theatre’s longest resident playwright, William Shakespeare, with the Globe’s annual AXIS Event Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Globe’s outdoor Copley Plaza in Balboa Park. The Bard’s birthday—his 461st!—is an exciting and festive occasion to celebrate his countless contributions to arts and culture around the world. The festivities will be hosted by our very own Arts Engagement Producer Eric Hagen and Natasha Harris and will include Shakespearean monologues and scenes performed by M.F.A. students from The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, a fight choreography demonstration and workshop led by Ben Cole, a curated vinyl DJ set from Stevie Ortega accompanied with live instrumentals, an interactive performance and tap dance workshop by DrumatiX, and a crafts station for kids of all ages to enjoy. Plus, all attendees are invited to join in the “Happy Birthday” sing-along celebration with cupcakes. This event is free and open to everyone who wishes to attend. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. MILK STREET goes to Hong Kong in search of Cantonese classics. We solve the mystery of Sweet and Sour Pork. Then, it's a different take on meat and potatoes: Cantonese Stir-Fried Black Pepper Beef and Potatoes. Finally, we sizzle aromatics over lightly steamed shrimp in our recipe for Hot Oil-Flashed Garlic-Ginger Shrimp.

After almost a decade of planning the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego opens its doors to the public Saturday.

Join us for a fun evening of painting your own masterpiece, while enjoying Bernardo Winery wine and food. Whether you've picked up a brush before or are new to art, you'll have fun painting on one of our outdoor patios, with a vineyard view for inspiration! Bring a friend for some sipping, creativity, and great instruction from resident artist, Bob Caldwell from Icarus Creative Arts. Ticket includes: - All class materials - Instruction by Bob from Icarus - A glass of wine of your choice (additional wine available for purchase) - Passed appetizer bites - Your masterpiece to take home! 2025 Paint and Sip Schedule: - April 17 - BW Vineyard - May 15 – La Jolla Surf Shack - June 19 - Balboa Park Eucalyptus Tree - July 17 - Encinitas Botanical Gardens - August 21 - Borrego Springs Sunset Tickets $80 per person. Space is limited. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bernardo Winery on Instagram

Once home to the notorious Stingaree district, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has transformed from a rowdy red-light zone into a vibrant, historic hub of culture, architecture, and commerce. Join the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation as they trace the area's evolution—from its Wild West beginnings and waterfront vice to its Victorian revival and present-day status as a National Historic District. Discover the stories behind the brick sidewalks, gas lamps, and preserved buildings that now shape one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF) is dedicated to preserving the architecture, culture and history of the Gaslamp Quarter, a 16 ½-block area designated as an historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. Through museum exhibits, tours, festivals and educational programs for children and adults, the GQHF opens a window to the past by depicting the historical development of downtown San Diego since 1850. The Foundation operates from the oldest standing residence in the Gaslamp Quarter, the Davis-Horton House Museum, a repository of artifacts, photos and archives that we preserve for residents and visitors from around the world to enjoy. Founded in 1981 as a nonprofit corporation and recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt entity, the Foundation is led by an active Board of Directors that provides vision and leadership, sets policy and oversees the organization’s financial health. A professional staff led by an Executive Director carries out board policies and manages the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and the Museum. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram