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Food Truck Friday + Live Music is back every Friday in July at Central Square Park! From 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., grab your crew for an evening of tasty eats, local bands, and good vibes. Our rotating lineup of food trucks will be on-site with delicious offerings for purchase, while live music sets the tone for a perfect summer night. Here’s the July lineup: July 4: Lia’s Lumpia · Fuego Marino · Popology — Summit Drive July 11: Popology · Lemon Drop Pastry Shop · Snoice · Artesano Tacos · Big Smash Burger — Jonny Tarr July 18: Born in Brooklyn · Popology · The Dole Whip Guy · Chea’s Butter Cookies — The Ry Michaels Experience July 25: Lia’s Lumpia · Popology — The Heart Know before you go: Food and drinks are not free—vendors will have items available for purchase. Bring a blanket or chair and get comfy on the lawn. Friendly for all ages and free to attend. Eat. Chill. Repeat. See you at the park! Côta Vera on Instagram

Please join us on Friday for "Stripper Energy" with Beth Accomando KPBS Arts & Culture Reporter. "Stripper Energy," a new six-part video podcast by KPBS, reveals a little-known San Diego civil rights story of dancers who fought back against corruption and abuses of power for decades from the unlikely stage of a strip club. At 2:30 p.m. "Luther and Olive Gage, Carlsbad Pioneers" presented by Jo Ellen Guthrie, Author. With Olive’s money and Luther’s proficiency in flower cultivation, this couple helped develop not only splendid flora but transformed Carlsbad into the city it is today. Parking passes required, come early for a good seat. LIFE members support student Scholarships so join us! Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

NPR has promoted Thomas Evans, its editorial review chief, to lead the newsroom through a period of change, following Congress' decision to end federal funding of public media.

Most city and county of San Diego government offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Film begins at 3 p.m.) Rated PG, 165 minutes Join us for a magical, family-friendly sing-along experience featuring the beloved musical “Wicked!" This free event is perfect for Ozians of all ages. • Come in Costume – Dress up as your favorite “Wicked” character • Sing Your Heart Out – Belt out all your favorite songs with fellow fans • Enjoy Pre-Show Activities – Starting at 1:30 p.m., visit the Ann Kulchin Courtyard for crafts and a themed photo booth • Enter the Costume Contest – All ages welcome. The fun begins at 2 p.m. • Tickets Required – Free tickets will be distributed to the first 200 guests starting at 2 p.m. Seating is limited. Don’t miss this enchanting sing-along celebration at the newly renovated Schulman Auditorium! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of music, costumes and community. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13582/17770

Adjunct faculty in USD’s College of Arts and Sciences said the university cut courses without bargaining over the impact on union members.

Mon-Wed, March 31, April 1, April 2 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit Monart School of Art to sign up today! Sign up by March 1st for 10% off! This Spring Break Camp gives your child a chance to explore fine arts along with woodworking & STEAM principles through traditional craft–all at one location! Each day of camp will include fun activities and artist-instruction at San Diego Craft Collective and Monart School of Art. Save your child’s space today! An add-on class from 3-5pm is also available. Space is limited. What will kids learn while learning with Monart? For 6-8 year olds: Campers will create mixed media drawings and paintings inspired by Spring. We’ll introduce a variety of fundamental drawing techniques, in addition to working with various art mediums! For 9-12 year olds: Campers will learn how to draw realistically, using the Monart method to break all objects down into elements of shape. All skill levels welcome! What will kids learn with San Diego Craft Collective? For 6-8 year olds: Campers will explore Spring-inspired crafts, blending skills and techniques across mediums. With an emphasis on woodworking, campers will create a fun, high-quality craft to take home! For 9-12 year olds: Campers will learn about game making and pinball machine building! Using multiple mediums and materials, campers will bring their creative ideas to life in the form of a handmade Pinball Machine! STEAM principles apply at every turn. Add-on 3-5 p.m. 2-Hour Woodworking craft each day for an additional fee.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker about NATO's response to the Russian drones shot down over Polish airspace.

A late summer run for NPR's Brian Mann featured an abundance of ripe, wild berries and a dip in the river.

SDSU's 53rd Annual Pow Pow will be held on April 12, 2025. The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event held annually to bring together the Native American community at SDSU. SDSU has the reputation of having one of the longest-running pow-wows run by a university in California. This event is open to the public and is a partnership between the Native Resource Center, the SDSU American Indian Studies Department, the Native American Student Alliance, and the American Indian Alumni Chapter of SDSU. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at SDSU Main Campus - REC Field 103 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance - Open Session Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. There will be a Master of Ceremonies and Arena Director who help run the event. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the pow wow program organized and running smoothly. The SDSU pow wow kicks off with Kumeyaay Bird singers followed by the Gourd Dance and Grandy Entry which signals the official start of the festivities. Kumeyaay Bird Songs have been passed down through generations and are used in times of celebration or grief, to sing, dance, and share culture in the company of friends.Bird Songs are used in the place of a written history and record an oral history and way of life for Kumeyaay people. Through the use of animal metaphors and allegory, the songs are used to instruct and imprint collective teachings about practical things such as food, the environment and geography, as well as history, customs, and social/moral values. The Gourd Dance is a Kiowa Tribe ceremonial dance that honors warriors or veterans. Many of those that dance this style are veterans and the idea is to honor all warriors alive or fallen for their service. Most notable of the gourd dance is the use of either a gourd rattle or metallic salt shaker rattle and a red and blue wool blanket draped over the shoulders. Grand Entry is the official start of the pow wow and all dancers enter the arena. During the grand entry, the color guard brings in the Eagle Staff which is a symbol of American Indian Nations, the U.S flag, state and veterans flags are also represented. This is also a time when we introduce our honored Head Staff and other important guests.