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Ukrainian Artists Hold Art Exhibition and Fundraiser in San Diego to Help Ukrainians in Need “Ukrainian Voice. Your Choice!” Art Exhibition & Fundraiser When: Exhibit Opening June 14 from 4-8 p.m., show runs daily 2-8 p.m. June 15 - 17 Where: Bread and Salt, 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. A Ukrainian couple Eugenia and Samson Brodskiy were away from their home country when the war began in February and have been unable to return. They have been collecting works by Ukrainian artists to help them through these horrific times and find hope. “We have been so fortunate to find kindness and support in San Diego for our family and because of this we want to share our feelings and show powerful images of the war through the eyes of modern Ukrainian artists.” The art exhibit,“ Ukrainian Voice. Your choice!,“ which also features video and audio installations, will be held at the Bread & Salt gallery in Logan Heights. It will show the war from the beginning of the invasion to the present day, tell stories of bravery, sadness, desolation and hope captured in real time as the conflict rages on. The show is free to the public. All proceeds from purchases of art work and donations will be sent directly to Ukrainian families in need. The exhibit opens on June 14, hours 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will run through June 17, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. We are working with a local San Diego non-profit organization, MH Community Preservation a 501 (c)(3) EIN#82-3030713. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. “Unfortunately, every day brings a lot of losses, a lot of pain and we realized that we can not stand on the sidelines. Our mission now is to be a bridge between people who can help and people who need the help. We ask San Diegans to support our initiative, visit the exhibition and buy an art print or donate money to the fund. Proceeds from the art exhibition will be donated to a local volunteer organization in Ukraine to assist the affected families, children, orphans, and the wounded in Ukraine.” Bread & Salt gallery: 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. https://instagram.com/breadandsalt_sandiego For more information visit our web site: https://ukrainianspiritsandiego.com You can follow us on Instagram and FaceBook

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Discover the untold story behind Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. Through dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal archives, see how the Eiffel Tower became an icon.

A court ruled that Fulton County DA Fani Willis and her office can't continue prosecuting the Georgia election interference case involving Donald Trump — the last active prosecution against Trump.

Offsite event during Comic-Con Unwind after a long day at San Diego Comic-Con by spending some quality time with the purr-fectly adorable (and purr-fectly adoptable!) cats at The Cat Café. Luckily, you can do exactly that. The Cat Café is once again offering you a break during SDCC with their Coffee and Kitties Comic-Con special. On Thursday, July 20 – Sunday, July 23, for $25, you can book a 50-minute slot to enjoy a food or drink item from their menu and get some pet therapy from their adoptable cats. They’re limiting the number of people in the café at any given time, so you’re guaranteed some quiet time to relax. Time slots are available daily Thursday-Sunday from 9 a.m. PT – 3 p.m. PT. You can also book Wednesday, July 19 for $20, but it doesn’t include the food or drink item. Book now through their reservation system, as slots fill up fast. Click here for Wednesday only bookings. The Cat Café is on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram

The Downtown Chula Vista Association is thrilled to welcome back the 4th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, November 2 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friends and family of all ages are welcome to experience the vibrant and heartwarming tradition of cherishing the memories of our departed loved ones. Set against the backdrop of Downtown Chula Vista, the Día de los Muertos Celebration promises an array of activations such as a community altar, Las Jefas market with curated bites, sips, and goods, an altar contest, live music, a car show, dance performances, kids activities, and much more. Similar to years past, the public is invited to take part in the altar building contest which will be judged and voted on based on who had the best altar towards the end of the event. The best altars will win special prizes, so start preparing now! To sign-up for the contest, please click here. Visit: https://downtownchulavista.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration Downtown Chula Vista on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at Drag-A-Licious, the ultimate pride drag show, during San Diego Pride weekend on July 16th. This spectacular event at Doubletree by Hilton’s Grand Ballroom supports San Diego Pride, featuring a star-studded lineup including Willam, Aquaria, Kameron Michaels, Chad Michaels, Kimora Blac, Honey Davenport, and Kickxy Vixen Styles, and more. VIP ticket holders get a meet and greet at 12:30 p.m., followed by priority seating at 1 p.m. General ticket holders can secure their seats at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy talent, glamour, and love while sipping drinks and dancing in the aisles. Ticket holders also get access to two amazing Sunday pool parties. Don’t miss out on this fabulous celebration of equality and pride! For more infromation visit: sdpride.org

San Diego Port officials are adding their voices to the call for the governor and president to declare a state of emergency.

Mutu, who lives in Nairobi and Brooklyn, is the star of a show at New York's New Museum. Her art takes on viruses, genocide, junk mail (the "sleeping serpent" is full of it), her own hybrid identity.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about the city’s updated climate action plan and a new proposal to increase housing. And, nearly half of women in California are rent burdened. A new report by the Gender Equity Policy Institute finds the greatest impacts on Black and Latina women, single mothers and elderly women who live alone. Then, from North County to South County, you may have noticed herds of goats in open spaces. It’s not a new petting zoo: these goats are actually working to help prevent fires. Plus, San Diego County Republican Congressman Darrel Issa did not vote to certify Joe Biden’s election on January 6, 2021. As Issa stands for re-election this fall, how will his stance on election fraud resonate with voters? Also, a medical student killed in rural Mexico last month is bringing attention to the dangers Mexican some medical students face from cartels. Finally, Klondike announced Wednesday that it may revisit production of the iconic Choco Taco in the near future following the strong community backlash.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: The music in Bizet's opera "Carmen" is provocative, moody and gloriously showboating. It's also distinct, familiar (and used in a ton of commercials): from the "Prélude" to Carmen's "Habanera" to "Sortie d'Escamillo." NPR called it Bizet's "hit parade" on par with "West Side Story." (Warning: that link is pure earworm.) The opera is set in Spain, about a gypsy, Carmen, and a soldier, Don José, embroiled in tragic seduction and jealousy. Pacific Lyric Association is bringing the production to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido this weekend, in three performances. Additional performances will take place next weekend, Oct. 21-23, at the Joan B. Kroc Theater. "Carmen" is an "opera comique," which generally means the plot is progressed with both song and dialogue between songs, and PLA also uses narration of their own, in English, before major scenes to help explain what's going on. If opera intimidates you, this one might be your gateway. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Pacific Lyric Association (PLA) presents Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen from October 14-23, 2022. The performance will feature an exceptionally talented team of cast and artistic staff who will perform the opera comique that tells of the downfall of Don Jose, a naïve soldier seduced by the fiery gypsy, Carmen. PLA is donating 20% of the production’s proceeds to Ukrainian refugee families with children living in Poland. PLA is an independent Southern California opera company that present fully staged operas with orchestra, accessibly priced to the general public. The signature format of PLA’s opera productions includes spoken narrative in English before each large scene. These narrative vignettes, performed by a professional actor, are designed to keep the audience engaged without being distracted by super titles. Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16, 2022 | California Center for the Arts Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025 Friday, October 21 – October 23, 2022 | Joan B. Kroc Theater 6611 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115 Related links: Ticket information here. Pacific Lyric Association on Instagram