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"King: In the Wilderness" documentary (2018, TV-14, 1h 51m) Friday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. at the Carlsbad Dove Library In honor of Black History Month this February, we are proud to present a documentary that explores the final months of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. Dr. King's legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of American history over the past 70 years. This film provides an intimate look at his last months, marked by personal struggle and doubt, as he and his closest advisors wrestled with the belief that his role as a leading advocate for change had come to an end.

"It's hard to make something that's interesting. It's really, really hard. It's like a law of nature, a law of aerodynamics, that anything that's written or anything that's created wants to be mediocre. The natural state of all writing is mediocrity... So what it takes to make anything more than mediocre is such an act of will..." - Ira Glass Ira Glass is the creator, producer and host of "This American Life," the iconic weekly public radio program with millions of listeners around the world. Using audio clips, music, and video, Ira Glass delivers a unique talk, sharing lessons from his life and career in storytelling: What inspires him to create? What drives his passion? How have failures and successes informed his decisions? During his presentation, Ira Glass will mix stories live onstage and help his audience better follow the creative process of one of our foremost storytellers

Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, "Some Like It Hot" is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” – The New York Times Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, "Some Like It Hot" is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, "Some Like It Hot" won more theater awards than any show this season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. No wonder Deadline calls it “a tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater.” recommended for ages 12 and up

The San Diego Unified School District says it will not permit ICE to access its facilities without a warrant. State lawmakers are proposing additional requirements, including permission from district superintendents.

When bestselling author Kelly Corrigan's creativity runs low or her mood turns, she doesn't power through. Here are her tips for connecting your body to your creative process and getting unstuck.

For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump administration's workforce cuts are now throwing that sense of stability up in the air.

Not everyone was able to grab a badge this year. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean the convention starts and ends with the badge holder. Here are our picks for pop culture, comics, music, art, food, drink and fandom events to get a taste of Comic-Con without a badge.

A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.

Children will explore diverse art forms and dance styles from different cultures, learning about the rich traditions and history behind them. From the vibrant colors of Mexican folk art to the energetic rhythms of African dance, students will have the opportunity to create their own artwork, try new dance moves, and discover how art and dance connect people across the globe. Students will showcase their artwork and dance skills in a short performance on the final day of class. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-4 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The incident, which took place at a Filipino street festival, was unlikely to be a terrorist attack, police said. The suspect, a 30-year-old man, was known to police from prior mental health calls.