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Create your own small rug from scratch! Rugs have a deep history as textile art, but also as objects that create specific spaces. Using handheld tufting machines, participants can create and design their own rugs using colorful yarn. Use code "goldaward25" for $10 off. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Use this time to finish any previous project started at an ArtReach workshop. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Participants must have completed a workshop prior to signing up for an open studio session. Please email studiohq@artreachsandiego.org with any questions or concerns. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1292259?day=2025-03-22&view=cal&source=activity-schedule

This past week, AI darling Nvidia reported blockbuster financial results that beat analysts' expectations. But investors weren't impressed and the stock price dropped.

Del Mar Plaza is bringing free live music to the coast all July long during their Seaside Sessions series, held every Thursday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Ocean View Deck. Guests can enjoy a rotating lineup of local artists spanning folk, soul, country, rock, and more, all set against panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. New to the lineup this month are The Fooks, The Shams SD, and Wolff, adding fresh energy to this coastal concert series. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to dine, shop, and take in the sunset while enjoying the sounds of summer. July 3 – Michael Tiernan (Folk, Blues, Soul, Pop, Rock) July 5 – Tolan Shaw (Pop, Country) July 10 – Salty Papa (Soul, R&B, Jazz, Rock and Roll) July 12 – Sweet Juanita (Americana, Blues, Classic Rock) July 17 – American Mile (Southern Rock, Blues, Americana) July 19 – The Fooks (Irish Rock) July 24 – The Shams SD (Rock Covers from the 80s and 90s) July 26 – Wolff (Danceable 60s through 90s Pop and Rock Classics) July 31 – David Spitzfaden (Rock, Blues, Funk, Jazz Fusion, Pop) Seaside Sessions are free and open to the public. For a full lineup and details, visit www.delmarplaza.com or follow @officialdelmarplaza on Instagram.

During our five-day art camp, we will have fun making art while learning about art from many places around the world. You will make your own Mexican piñata, paint a Chinese dragon, fold Japanese origami, paint a mythical Persian bird, paint an ancient Egyptian cat, create a San Diego collage, and draw and paint Australian tropical fish. We will use watercolor and acrylic paints, origami and decorative papers, tissue paper, crayons, markers, and pencils. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-2 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego French Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Love, Diversity, and Cultural Connections The San Diego French Film Festival (SDFFF), presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, proudly returns for its fifth edition from May 4-7, 2025, at THE LOT La Jolla. This year’s theme, “Love in All Its Forms,” highlights the many facets of human connection—friendship, passion, solidarity, and resilience—through a compelling selection of French and francophone films. Festival Highlights Opening Night Gala – May 4 The festival launches with a glamorous red-carpet event and gala reception, featuring the screening of *En Fanfare* (*The Marching Band*, 2024). Directed by Emmanuel Courcol, this critically acclaimed drama tells the moving story of two estranged brothers brought together by music and an unexpected family discovery. The film, which received seven César Award nominations, stars Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin. Following the screening, guests will enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, champagne, live entertainment, and a dance party with DJ GreGTraXx. Gala attendees will also have the chance to win a luxury getaway at Club Med, courtesy of TravelBootik. Night with the Stars – May 5 A special highlight of this year’s festival is the screening of Neuilly-Poissy (2024, France), an engaging and humorous take on religious tolerance, social integration, and diversity. The film follows a wealthy businessman who is forced to rebuild his life in unexpected circumstances, using his wit to navigate a world far removed from his privileged past. Following the screening, attendees will have the unique opportunity to join a panel discussion with renowned French actor Max Boublil and director Gregory Boutboul, offering insights into the film’s themes and creative process. May 6 Screenings – Powerful Stories from Around the World Festivalgoers will have the choice between two compelling films: - Moto Taxi (*Bendskins*, 2021, Cameroon), directed by Narcisse Wandji, provides a raw and immersive look at urban life through the perspectives of three motorcycle taxi drivers in Cameroon. - Quelques Jours Pas Plus (*Just a Couple of Days*, 2024, France), directed by Julie Navarro, is a sharp and touching comedy-drama starring Camille Cottin and Benjamin Biolay. The film explores unexpected connections and personal transformation through the story of a journalist who reluctantly takes in a young Afghan refugee. Closing Night – May 7 The festival concludes with RU (2023, Canada), a poignant adaptation of Kim Thuy’s acclaimed novel. Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, the film follows a young Vietnamese girl and her family as they flee war-torn Vietnam and rebuild their lives in Quebec. With multiple award nominations, "RU" is a deeply moving story of exile, adaptation, and resilience. Beyond Film: Art, Community, and Education In addition to film screenings, SDFFF will feature two art exhibitions: - “Coeur D’Afghane, Amour À La Française” by Manaz Raiszadeh, a Franco-Afghan artist exploring themes of migration and love. - A showcase of student artworks from the Alliance Française of San Diego. The festival also includes a special educational screening on March 21, featuring *L’Océan Vu Du Coeur* (2023, Canada), a documentary about ocean conservation, presented to San Diego school students with a Q&A session. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/san-diego-french-film-festival-2025 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at Artreach HQ for resist dyeing techniques! In this workshop, participants will learn how to use hot wax and other methods of resist on fabric, resulting in beautiful designs and imagery. Make your own stunning, personalized textiles using wax, dye, or paint! We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram

In the latest Superman film, Lois Lane and Clark Kent have a fight about what's more punk: edginess or kindness. The fate of something more than the mosh pit hangs in the balance.

Popcorn Reef is redefining movie nights in San Diego with grindhouse gems, giallo classics and wild cult films you won't find anywhere else — even Landmark Theatres.

This course explores using stop motion animation to tell a story. Children will create their own characters, backgrounds, and sets using drawing, painting, collage, and even found objects. After storyboarding and planning, students will use photography and audio recordings to bring their story to life. Max students: 14 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-5 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook