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The artists of Spanish Village Art Center invite you to enjoy an afternoon of art in their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Visit their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds who host over 200 local juried artists. Watch for special events, classes, workshops and summer camps. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit spanishvillageartcenter.com for calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Facebook / Instagram

You’re invited to be among the first to go behind the scenes at the new Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience. Date: Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience, 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 Visit: sharp.com/neuroscienceopenhouse Free (no RSVP) Come experience San Diego County’s first comprehensive center for patients needing advanced brain and spine care before it opens to the public. · Meet the doctors and staff delivering world-class care to our region · Enjoy exclusive tours and interactive exhibits · Giveaways, music, refreshments and more Our new state-of-the-art facility will offer coordinated care and specialized treatments for patients with complex neurological conditions, including innovative procedures available nowhere else in the region — all within one integrated location. Registration is not required for this free event. Parking is free and available in Parking Structure 2, conveniently located next to the hospital.

Irish-language rap group Kneecap gave an impassioned performance for tens of thousands of fans on Saturday at the Glastonbury Festival despite criticism by British politicians and a terror charge for one of the trio.

This class will explore the range of techniques possible when using acrylics, with emphasis on saturated color and creativity. Students will be encouraged to paint freely and spontaneously. Materials: Paint: Fast-drying acrylics are recommended, although students may opt for the “open” (slow-drying) type if they prefer. Brand names include Liquitex, Golden, Utrecht, and Winsor & Newton. Colors: Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Light, Naphthol Crimson, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. Other useful colors: Brilliant Purple, Dioxazine Purple, Hookers Green Deep Hue Permanent. The first six colors and Titanium White are a must-have. Any other colors the student may have are encouraged. Brushes: Brights, #2, #4, #6. (Winsor & Newton University brand is good.); any bristle brush students may have. Supports: Small canvas panels, 5” x 7”, 6” x 8”, 8” x 8”, 8” x 10.” These can be purchased at Michaels (quite inexpensive and good quality). Other: Support for the panels (thick cardboard, etc.); disposable or covered palette; paper towels; finger sprayer; water container; roll of masking tape; selection of photo references (still life, flowers, landscape, and people in groups). Contact Stan for art store suggestions: stanaws@earthlink.net. Max students: 13 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Several bills in the California Legislature would regulate how companies use AI to make employment decisions such as compensation, hiring, firing, or promotions, but they may be in jeopardy because of their associated costs.

inewsource cartoonist Steve Breen explores San Diego's fentanyl crisis through illustrated reporting. Then, a preview of film, music and art events to check out this weekend.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Sing Sing" Friday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com “SING SING” (2024. 102 min. R) - Colman Domingo’s searing, Oscar-nominated performance highlights this earthy, soul-stirring journey toward redemption. Imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, Divine G (Domingo) finds healing, purpose and creative expression by acting in a prison theater troupe. An inspirational true story of the redemptive power of art. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."

At the International AIDS Society meeting this year, a young woman from South Africa spoke. She is the first Black woman from Africa to be potentially cured of HIV.

Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 3 – 5 (3 Days, 15 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio This class will feature a quick review of the basics taught in Encaustics 1 and then move on to new techniques. These include the following: How to use the visual space effectively How to use color, pan pastels, paints and colored beeswax, stencils, and drawing tools Use of transparent colors Materials: The $75 material fee includes wood-panel supports, R & F encaustic medium, some R & F wax colors, heated palette, some brushes, heat guns, torches, some collage materials, images, things to embed; mark-making tools; gloves; scissors. Optional: you may bring to class an apron; mask for face, if sensitive to the smell of heated wax; paper towels; tracing paper; your own mark-making tools; dried botanicals to embed. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/60a Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook