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April 26 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrate the flavors of San Diego’s Filipino community at our Filipino Food Pop-Up, presented by Council of Philippine American Organizations (COPAO), in connection with the "Taste of San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys" exhibition. This special event brings the exhibition to life through food—featuring Gabina’s Cuisine serving up beloved dishes and sweet treats that reflect generations of culture and tradition. Explore the exhibition, then experience its stories on your plate as cuisine, history, and community come together in one vibrant afternoon. Come hungry and discover the rich culinary heritage that continues to shape San Diego today. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. Food Paintings What’s better than food AND painting? At this workshop, you’ll create a visual delight in paint using heavy-bodied pigments and modeling paste. Food items will be provided not only as inspiration for your artwork but to be eaten as well! This one is sure to sell out fast. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $50 Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

KPBS spoke to several protestors at No Kings rallies in La Mesa, Chula Vista and Escondido. We asked them why they were marching. Here's what they said.

First, we update you on early election results for the biggest races in the county. Then, a look into CPR and AED Awareness Week. And, we speak to two local artists about identity and belonging as America approaches its 250th birthday.

Gather to listen to exciting storytelling in The San Diego Museum of Art Library. Families are invited to come and enjoy lively storytelling, songs, and readings of some of our favorite art-inspired children’s books. Readings are at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. inside The San Diego Museum of Art Library with entry near the Panama 66 restaurant. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

You are warmly invited to Rhythm of the Earth, the Third Annual Mindful Music Festival at Deer Park Monastery—a joyful day where music, mindfulness, and nature come together in harmony. Founded by Thich Nhat Hanh, Deer Park will host this special gathering on May 9 from 1–9:30 p.m. across its beautiful 400-acre landscape in Escondido. This in-person festival is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect—with the rhythms of the Earth, with one another, and with the simple joy of being alive. Expect soulful music, calming rhythms, mindful activities, and a welcoming community rooted in peace and positive energy. Bring your friends, your smile, and your open heart for a day of good tunes, mindful presence, and celebration in nature—all in support of the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing, a new K-5 school dedicated to integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and academic excellence for the next generation. Lineup Born I Alyson Greenfield Free Cloud Collective, an all-star ensemble featuring Alex Cline, Joshua White, Dwight Trible, Chris DiMeglio, and Peter Kuhn Joe Reilly and the Community Gardeners Nhu-Mai Nguyen Makeda Makossa & the World Beat Drum and Dance Tribal Land Acknowledgement and Drum Circle Chamsori Drummers Deer Park Choir and Monastic band Most of our lineup includes Plum Village mindfulness practitioners, including four Lay Dharma Teachers, infusing the entire festival with the energy of mindfulness and compassion for all beings.

“There’s nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” — Kenneth Grahame Unless, of course, there’s a murderer on board. Join Adventures by the Book® for a one-of-a-kind literary Adventure celebrating the launch of New York Times bestselling author Nina Simon’s thrilling new mystery, "My Sister Is Going to Kill Me," set on a whitewater rafting expedition through the Grand Canyon. In this suspense-filled tale, a sisters’ annual rafting trip turns deadly when murder strikes deep within one of the world’s most spectacular and unforgiving landscapes. To bring the novel’s breathtaking setting to life, Nina will be joined by special guest Bridget Crocker, acclaimed author of "The River’s Daughter" and an internationally renowned whitewater rafting guide who has led expeditions on some of the world’s most legendary rivers. Together, they will explore the allure of life on the river, the realities of navigating wild water, the dynamics that emerge when strangers are thrown together in remote environments, and why adventure and danger make the perfect ingredients for suspense. We’ll gather with our friends at Napatini Wine Bar for an afternoon of literary adventure, conversation, and community. Your Adventure includes a glass of wine (with a non-alcoholic option available), a selection of hearty appetizers including flatbreads, artisan cheeses, crackers, and other delicious bites, plus the opportunity to meet both authors and have your books personally signed. Part book launch, part literary conversation, and part armchair river expedition, this special evening offers readers the opportunity to journey beyond the pages and into the heart of the story itself. Come prepared for mystery, adventure, and an unforgettable evening on the river—without getting wet. Registration for this special launch event is now open. Seating is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early. Ticket Options: Event-Only Ticket — $45 Event + Nina Simon’s "My Sister Is Going to Kill Me" — Includes event admission plus a copy of Nina’s new novel at a special $5 discount Discounted 2 book River Adventure Bundle — Receive 20% off when you pre-purchase both "My Sister Is Going to Kill Me" and Bridget Crocker’s "The River’s Daughter" with event registration Please Note: Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup at the event. Both authors will be signing books following the program. Additional books will be available for purchase at the event while supplies last. Visit: adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/simon-crocker-8-18-26am/ Adventures by the Book on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy refreshments and experience a fast-paced and in-depth artwork critique of up to 10 juried artworks! Jurors Danielle Deery, Independant Curator; Patric Stillman, The Studio Door, Hillcrest; and Chris Padilla, The Athenaeum will select the works from submissions and will also run the in-person session. Art lovers and artists curious about the process of a professional critique are encouraged to attend the session for free as observers. The critique will be followed by a moderated audience Q&A session. Audience members will learn just as much from the feedback given by the professional jurors as those who were selected for the critique. Featuring artwork by: To be announced April 3! Note: Registering for this event is not the same as submitting your artwork for consideration to be critiqued. Submissions to be one of the featured artists are closed. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Be part of the Art of Reading Book Club, where art, literature, and art history converge. Join fellow Museum Members as we discuss, "The Devil in Montmartre A Mystery in Fin de Siècle" by Gary Inbinder. A murder shocks Montmartre—and Paris fears Jack the Ripper has arrived. Amid the glitter of the 1889 World’s Fair, Inspector Achille Lefebvre races to catch the “Paris Ripper,” with Toulouse-Lautrec considered one of his suspects. Coffee and light snacks will be served. The book club will be followed by a docent-led tour of art works relating to the book. Coffee and light snacks will be served. The book club will be followed by a docent-led tour of art works relating to the book. Please save your spot by Wednesday, May 6, by clicking here. Prior to entry all participants are required to check in at the SDMA rotunda admissions desk, after which you will meet in the Museum boardroom. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram