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Central Javanese wayang kulit is a form of shadow puppet theater that brings ancient stories to life through intricately carved leather puppets, vibrant live gamelan music, and the masterful storytelling of the dalang (puppet master). A tradition that dates back centuries and portrays the epic stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata, wayang kulit blends mythology, philosophy, and humor into an immersive performance that captivates audiences of all ages. Rarely experienced outside of Indonesia, this is a truly immersive performance you won’t want to miss! On Monday, May 5, 2025, we are honored to welcome Bapak Midiyanto (UC Berkeley) and his son, Hanggoro Murti (Java, Indonesia), alongside the SDSU Javanese Gamelan Ensemble for two special showings—one at 6 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. Visit: https://music.sdsu.edu/calendar#event-details/c95bdd0d-618e-4691-96c1-7c06b4722de8 San Diego State University on Instagram and Facebook

The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports.

Vinyl Syndicate live at Mr. Peabody's! Encinitas, get ready to rock! Join Vinyl Syndicate for a high-energy night of live music at Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill on Friday, April 12, from 8:30 p.m. to midnight! Venue: Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill – 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 Time: 8:30 p.m. - midnight 21+ Event Come enjoy: - Live rock spanning the 60s through the 2010s. - Great drinks & happy hour specials. - Delicious food, including prime rib, burgers & more. - A fun, local vibe with an awesome crowd! Tag your friends, mark your calendars, and let’s make this a night to remember! Mr. Peabody’s is the perfect spot for live music, great eats, and good times. Don’t miss it! Follow us at @vinylsyndicate.band & check out @mrpeabodys for venue details!

Photos, hours of footage and other documents were made public Tuesday after a recent court order that mandated any depictions of the deceased couple would be blocked from view.

DILATION( )/INTERSTITIUM is a durational sub/merging of light movement, & image. in this study, dancer & mfa candidate erika roos considers how the fluidity & disintegration of time shape the in-betweenness of bodily forms. Visit: https://visarts.ucsd.edu/news-events/20250113-17_erikaroos.html UCSD Visual Arts on Instagram and Facebook

University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents say that makes their jobs more challenging.

Thursday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. January 9 & 10 (2 Days, 8 total hours of instruction) On location in Balboa Park Outdoor studies are the key to painting successful landscapes in the studio. Plein air painting is an excellent way to observe color, light, and aerial perspective. This workshop focuses on composition and color mixing with a limited palette. Each day will begin with a demo and conclude with a group critique. The historic Spanish Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens of Balboa Park are an inspiring and congenial place to paint outdoors. All levels are welcome in this workshop. We will meet up in the Plaza Panama in front of the Timken Art Museum. Materials: portable easel; four 8” x 10” or 6” x 8”, good quality canvas boards; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, # 2, #4, #6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail #2–#4. Paper towels; odorless turpentine; small jar for turpentine, wood palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Raw Umber, Cadmium Orange. Sun hat, insect repellent, old shirt, and sturdy shoes are suggested. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/10 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Andor, featuring Diego Luna's charismatic performance as a rebel operative, has come at a perfect moment. And You brings Penn Badgley back for a fifth and final season.

2 Tuesdays and 1 Thursday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. January 7, 9, and 14 (3 days, 9 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio How do you like your coffee? Made with your own two hands! Let's move away from the disposable cup and make something that lasts. In this beginner-friendly course, students will learn hand-building techniques—pinch, coil, and slab—to create functional drinking vessels. We will give special attention to coffee cups to encourage students to enhance their own morning coffee rituals; however, any favorite beverage will fit. We will learn to handbuild: mugs (cups with handles) tumblers (cups without handles) espresso cups matching saucers matcha bowls pour over coffee drippers While this is a beginner-friendly course, intermediate and advanced students may join. Students will learn how to: Wedge clay Roll out slabs using a rolling pin and wooden guides Utilize hand-building techniques for form and function Use templates Compress & strengthen clay to reduce air bubbles, cracks, and warping during the drying process Make handles Trim and carve into leather hard clay Apply decoration and texture Glaze vessels and reduce mishaps Materials: Clay will be provided. Please purchase a standard-size rolling pin and beginner’s pottery tool kit. Tools can be purchased locally at Freeform Ceramics in National City. We will also learn how to improvise tools with common household items. Please bring a notebook / sketchbook to class to keep track of wonderful ideas. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/53 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 7–February 11 (6 weeks, 18 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio (Includes model) This is a unique opportunity to study with two accomplished and warmhearted artist-educators in the same course. Ken and Stephanie are both well known for their ability to help each person find their own unique drawing abilities. Each week there will be a life model. On day one, Ken will introduce a simplified approach to gesture drawing and the fundamentals of figure and head construction. During Weeks 2 and 3, Ken will go deeper into the importance of gesture drawing in relation to constructing and composing longer poses. During the final three weeks, Stephanie will continue to build on Ken’s lessons but will include longer poses that will allow students time to incorporate the basics into an actual process of drawing or painting more finished figures and portraits. Materials: You do not need to buy everything on this list. Only buy materials that relate to the medium you plan to work with, or if you are more advanced, bring your own supplies. On day one you will only need newsprint, a drawing board, vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and one colored pastel for accents. Charcoal: Soft vine charcoal; 4B charcoal pencil; kneaded eraser; smooth newsprint; drawing board; rags or paper towels. If you prefer graphite: 2B, 4B, and 6B graphite pencils; kneaded eraser; 18˝ x 24˝drawing pad or 18˝ x 24˝ smooth newsprint; drawing board. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/51 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook