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A military parade in Beijing marking the end of World War II will draw leaders from around the world. It's an opportunity for the Communist Party to shape the narrative surrounding the end of the war.

Come dive into a full day of stories, music and interactive workshops! The festival coincides each year with World Storytelling Day. This year the theme of "Deep Water" inspires the festival and its tellers. San Diego's stalwart storytellers are joined by Vicki Juditz of Los Angeles, and Irish seanchai, Colin Urwin, who will lead workshops, as well as perform. The day kicks off with a workshop on "Storytelling for Emotional Impact" by Dr. Almena Lowe Mozon, flows to story concerts, an open mic for community tellers, music from students of the Coronado School of the Arts, and specific children's programming. Crowd favorites are "Art and Stories" with Michael Carini painting live on stage while storytellers paint vivid stories with words and movement. The day concludes with "Voices at the Water's Edge" story concert--always a memorable epilogue! Visit: https://storytellersofsandiego.org/ Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

On Sept. 2, 1945, the Japanese and the Allies gathered to mark the official end of WWII. The process went smoothly until Col. Lawrence Cosgrave signed his name on the wrong line.

Plus: a new novel from Gary Shteyngart, a true story of a shipwreck, and a memoir from a wrongly incarcerated inmate who was exonerated after 28 years behind bars.

British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led chants against the Israeli military in a live BBC broadcast on Saturday. Irish-language rappers Kneecap also are being investigated.

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/class/51 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

In this class, Jeff teaches how to efficiently begin and complete a painting. He says, “I focus on a purposeful approach to moving through blocking in an underpainting and understanding how to finish it without overworking. We try to work loose and quickly, so the process of painting is enjoyable.” Materials: Paint: (I like Winsor & Newton) Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light (or Pale Hue), Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Titanium White. Brushes: #2, #4, #6 (flats). I recommend Robert Simmons Signet brand. Supports: Canvas panels (buy bundle of five for the best price). For class we will be working in small format, 8” x 10” or 9” x 12”. (Please no larger than 12” x 16”.) Other: palette (disposable paper palette is fine); odorless mineral spirits in solvent tank or small tight lid jar; small metal palette knife. If you already have paint and this equipment or similar, perfect. Most important is that you have the four paint colors mentioned, especially Permanent Alizarin Crimson. We will discuss materials more extensively during our first class. For intermediate to advanced students only. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/53 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

KPBS reports on the impact so far of President Trump’s policies rooted in Project 2025 on major sectors in San Diego: education, criminal justice, science and libraries.

Yang Jiang (b. 1988, China) is a San Diego–based artist and therapist whose tactile and dreamlike creations embody emotional liberation and spiritual freedom. Shimmering like artifacts from a fairy tale, her pieces use light, texture, and sculptural forms to convey a sense of vulnerability and resilience. A testament to the beauty and complexity of spiritual survival, Jiang’s work offers viewers a poignant reminder of the courage and tenderness of the human heart. Her art has been exhibited at the Athenaeum Art Center, Visual Art + Supply, Revision San Diego, and the Brown Building. Jiang is a graduate of Wellesley College and the University of San Diego. I Thought I’d Be Braver, Jiang’s debut solo exhibition, is a decade-long chronicle of her journey toward emotional courage. Her early work, characterized by bold colors and harsh textures, reflects the pain of repressed emotions and a fear of vulnerability. Gradually, this aesthetic softens into one of sheer, vibrant hues and delicate layers, mirroring her internal shift toward nurturance, forgiveness, and compassion. This evolution in her style reflects the brave heart of a wounded healer who has confronted her shadow and embraced self-acceptance, demonstrating that true courage lies in acknowledging and integrating one’s emotions. The exhibition can be viewed in the Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during open gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2025-jiang Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Are you still paying $4 or more for a pint of kombucha? Learn to make it for pennies a pint at home! This class will cover how to make delicious kombucha safely at home, including secondary flavoring and carbonation. Includes your own SCOBY and a take-home swing-top bottle of seasonal kombucha! Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and science of kombucha Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo the techniques for brewing kombucha and also flavoring & carbonating it! Taste: We'll have a variety of various homemade kombucha flavors to sample Do it Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own bottle of kombucha with seasonal flavors San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram