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Furnishing a home can be overwhelming and expensive, especially for someone transitioning out of homelessness. A local nonprofit is helping.

Come see our latest exhibition: "Chicanismo and the "Art of Resistance: The Legacy of Ricardo Favela and the Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF)." This new exhibit showcases the importance of creating inclusive spaces for underserved communities to express their creativity through art resistance, empowerment, cultural pride and activism. Curated by Florentina Favela & Eddie Salas Last weekend to see the Community Artist Gallery Installation by Tim Redbird Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook

The entire Point Loma community is invited to make their unique mark on a community mural in this workshop where participants will learn about pattern-making from muralist and public artist, Molly Z, and then participate in creating a community mural that will be on display at Point Loma Church. This workshop does not require artistic experience, is open to all ages, and is free. We can make beautiful things when we come together! Visit: https://pointlomachurch.org/event/23713317-2025-02-08-choosing-unity-community-mural-workshop/ Molly Z. Art + Design on Instagram and Facebook

Make a Turkey Wing Hand Broom! Sunday, January 12, 1 p.m. - 4 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 and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • 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: Hand Broom Making Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

President Donald Trump on Monday signed the Take It Down Act, bipartisan legislation that enacts stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called “revenge porn,” as well as deepfakes created by artificial intelligence.

The groups are withdrawing because one of the headliners for Pride Fest, Kehlani, has been vocal about support for Palestinians and Gaza.

Comedy Night at Thorn Street Brewery & Happy Hour Date: Saturday, April 26 Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Thorn Street Brewery, 3176 Thorn St. Headliner: Bianca Cristovao Get ready for a night of laughter, great drinks, and good vibes at Thorn Street Brewery! Whether you’re bringing a HOT date, your besties, or just yourself, this is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy a fantastic comedy lineup. The lively atmosphere makes it easy to mingle before and after the show—so who knows, maybe you’ll leave with some new friends (or even a better date!). Happy Hour Highlights: - $7 beers - Tasty bites to pair with your brews Support your local comedy scene—tips for the talent are always appreciated (Venmo: @bananapeelcomedy). Mark your calendar, grab your crew, and don’t miss out on a night full of laughs and great company. We can’t wait to see you there! Banana Peel Productions on Instagram

Part of the Into the "Whoniverse" panel series accompanying the Comic-Con Museum's current exhibit "Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction." Free with museum admission. Panel description: Everyone loves a bad guy, so let’s focus on the various villains seen in Doctor Who and how the good doctor dealt with them. From the Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarans, Silurians, and Weeping Angels, the doctor uses his intellect, clever strategies, TARDIS technology, and his understanding of time and space to outsmart his enemies and exploit their weaknesses instead of using brute force. Panel experts will detail these events and how the doctor overcame and defeated these villains. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Mondays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. January 6–March 3 (no class January 20) (8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Working with a life model, students will learn to identify and depict the core “gesture” of any pose. Emphasis is on short poses with the goal of increasing our ability to capture the body in motion. By focusing on the “verb” of the pose, and not the “noun,” we will explore the storytelling potential of the figure. This is an excellent class for those interested in animation and the entertainment arts or for anyone looking to inject more dynamism into their life-drawing practice. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; compressed charcoal pencils; grease pencil. Other materials are possible with instructor consultation. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/4 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Proposed legislation hasn’t moved out of the state Assembly or Senate, raising questions about how far California will go in its efforts to make oil and gas companies pay for climate damage.