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For couples looking to celebrate their love with a touch of old-world romance, The Gondola Company in the Coronado Cays offers a beautiful Venetian-inspired experience. Their Saint Valentino Cruises are back for another year and provide an intimate, cinematic setting ideal for proposals, anniversaries, or simply a dreamy Valentine’s date night. Each cruise offers couples a 50-minute private gondola ride complete with a heart-shaped box of gourmet See’s chocolates and a single red rose, with the option of purchasing a bottle of wine or champagne to toast the night. Couples can also elevate the experience with a dozen roses, a live mandolin player, or a singing gondolier serenading them in Italian as they drift through the glistening canals. For those planning to make the evening unforgettable with a proposal, the Valentino Proposal Cruise offers the perfect setting with Italian Prosecco, gourmet chocolates, a beautiful bouquet of roses, and a professional photographer to capture every magical moment. Don’t miss the chance to create an unforgettable Valentine’s Day and book your romantic cruise today at www.gondolacompany.com The Gondola Company on Facebook / Instagram

California Senator Alex Padilla said despite court orders, the Department of Homeland Security continues to refuse members of Congress unannounced oversight visits.

Write Out Loud’s season of Story Concerts continues. Join us Jan. 19 for a celebration of “Wonder Women" and come to an "Enchanted Evening" of unexpected romance on Feb. 9. If you love literature, live performance and the pleasure of being read to…Join us! All performances feature talented San Diego actors at the Dottie Studio Theater in the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center. Showtimes & tickets: https://writeoutloudsd.com/ Write Out Loud on Instagram

The artists of Village Arts Center invite you to visit their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see them working, collect one-of-a-kind creations, take a class, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds host over 200 local juried artists. The Center offers classes, workshops and art camps all year long. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit villageartscenter.org for calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Watch • Learn • Explore. Village Arts and Education Foundation on Facebook

Harbor Park is part of the $1.35 billion Bayfront Redevelopment project, which first broke ground back in 2022.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism…or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe — and inspiring Americans to see Europe as the springboard for world exploration — Rick shares his reasons why.

San Diego Civic Dance Arts invites you to their critically acclaimed dance Collage in the beautiful and historic Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. Collage, the winner of the Bravo Award for Best Dance Show in San Diego three years in a row, has a theme this year of "Powerful" and features 66 dancers in a two-hour infusion of color, beauty and joy that showcases the power of dance to uplift and touch lives. Featuring styles such as tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and more. Join us as we return to the stage for another visually stunning production that will be one of the years can't miss performances! Featuring new work by Kevin and Dea Nguyen (BTS, Justin Bieber, Marques Houston, Disney, Daddy Yankee), Elijah Gibson (San Diego native and Founder/Artistic Director of Social Movement Contemporary Dance in Houston, TX), MaryAnn Chavez (Three-time Capezio A.C.E. Awards finalist and Artist in Residence at the prestigious Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University), San Diego Dance Legend Donna Flournoy, and the talented dance staff of San Diego Civic Dance Arts. Along with breathtaking costumes, imaginative set pieces and gorgeous theatrical lighting, our professionally trained dancers deliver a show that is certain to impress. Suitable for all ages. Please note: There is not a performance on Sunday, February 8. San Diego Civic Dance Arts on YouTube / Instagram

"Perspective: Celebrating 100 Years at San Diego Museum of Art." San Diego Ballet Artistic Director Javier Velasco creates a birthday offering fit for a 100 year celebration. A choreographic bouquet, highlighting some of the museum’s most iconic works including one of its earliest acquisitions, the evocative MARIA AT LA GRANJA. Tickets available at sandiegoballet.org/perspective San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park James S. Copley Auditorium 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 February 13 @ 7 p.m. February 14 @ 8 p.m. February 15 @ 2 p.m. San Diego Ballet on Facebook / Instagram

The Escondido Arts Partnership is pleased to announce the 16th annual presentation of WOOD; A Furniture Show curated by Brian Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. This exhibition features a gathering of some of the very best furniture makers in Southern California. Fine furniture and art works in a variety of wood mediums. Crafted with traditional and contemporary techniques. Escondido Arts Partnership on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Archaeological Center is excited to announce our summer day camp for elementary school students! Whether your child or grandchild is a budding archaeologist or just eager to experience the past in a whole new way, our camp offers something for everyone. Get ready for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and endless fun! Explore the Ice Age, Ancient Egypt, Kumeyaay Nation and more with hands-on learning. With our a la carte style day camp, you can choose individual days or choose them all! Space is limited to 30 campers. Grades: 2-7 Dates: June 15-19 Hours: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Extended care hours: Early drop-off (starting at 8:30 a.m.) and late pickup (ending at 4 p.m.) are available for an additional fee. Full Session (Monday-Friday): $395 Daily Rate: $85 per day Extended Care Hours: $20 per camper per day For questions, contact education@sandiegoarchaeology.org The San Diego Archaeological Center on Facebook / Instagram