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Federal workers who took the Trump administration's buyout offer come off the payroll at the end of September. Now some are confronting fear, regret and uncertainty as they figure out what's next.

Make a Turkey Wing Hand Broom! Sunday, May 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A Turkey Wing hand broom is an epic example of Appalachian folk art. It could be considered a functional tool or a decorated art piece. These brooms are made with natural broomcorn. Instructor AB will teach you the traditional techniques for binding and shaping the broomcorn, which is made from sorghum, to create a fun and unique experience…others call it a spiritual occurrence. Let’s sweep it up. Ages 13+ years and up is recommended. Materials fee: $10 (cash) to be paid to instructor at the start of the workshop. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: San Diego Craft Collective

This story originally ran in 2019. We're resurfacing it as a time capsule of standout cosplay and fan creativity (and because Dragpool still lives rent-free in our brains).

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. VeDanza Dance Company, 4:30 p.m. - Bachata Dance Lesson - Ann Kulchin Courtyard - Step into the rhythm with Bachata, Tango and other classic styles, taught by passionate instructors in a welcoming environment. Ruben V. & The Latin Sounds, 5 p.m. - Ann Kulchin Courtyard - Escape to the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean! Ruben V. & The Latin Sounds bring the energy with an electrifying mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13548/17770

Fresh. Fiery. For All. Kick off the countdown to the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) with a high energy pre-party at Quartyard! Join us this August as we welcome Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, and Latin soul. This pre-party sets the stage for the second annual SDTJ Jazz Festival, happening October 2–5, 2025. Join us as we celebrate our region’s binational jazz history with a festival that channels a cultural legacy reaching back 100 years. This year’s program brings together international, national, and regional artists performing across three unique venues in San Diego and Tijuana. San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Peter Dreher at Quint; a lucha libre exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum; Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop" at New Village Arts; San Diego Symphony does Mahler 3; SACRA/PROFANA perform Black American composers; Future Is Color's jazz night; Fringe continues; plus live music picks and more.

The San Diego community center Centro Cultural de la Raza on Saturday will host its International Women's Day event, where attendees plans to raise awareness about gender-based violence against immigrants. Then, a cabaret show with two pop culture icons. And your weekend preview.

At this time of year, the flor de izote blooms in Los Angeles. The Salvadoran-American chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez says the flowers are both a delicacy and a connection to her identity.

Join '90s alternative rock party band Gritty Cindy for the COMICON San Diego 2025 "Come As You Are" After Party. Costumes are great, casual is great, flannel is BEST. But as Nirvana said "Come As You Are!" Want to create your own unique IG reel moment? Sign up to grab the mic and sing your favorite '90s songs live with the band! No badge required and great food available until 11 p.m. Show up early or message Gritty Cindy at https://www.instagram.com/grittycindy/ to register! It's free!

In Lesotho, a style of traditional accordion music called Famo has become entangled with deadly gang rivalries. Once the soundtrack of shepherds and migrant workers, today it's linked to killings, government bans — and a fight over cultural identity.