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Each year, The House of Lebanon hosts their annual Lawn Program. The Entertainment is provided by different folk dance groups every year that will perform Folk Dances in regional native costumes. In addition to folkloric dance, local Lebanese artist will perform tradition song, music and poetry depicting the Lebanese heritage and Culture. The House of Lebanon serves a wide selection of traditional Lebanese “Meza”. Food will include Hummus, Tabouli, Spinach Pies, Kibbeh, Falafel, stuffed Grape Leaves, Moussakaa, Kafta, Chicken and Lamb Shawarma. In addition to a selection of pastries and drinks to include Baklawa, Sfouf, Namoura, Arabic Lemonade, and Jalab. House of Lebanon San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Heat up your afternoon with the vibrant pulse of Latin jazz when Club Havana takes over the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room! Powered by the globe-spanning lineup of Ignacio Arango (Cuba) on bass, Yasser Cruz (Cuba) on timbales, Robert Felcher (New York) on congas, and the brilliant Turiya Mareya (Tijuana) at the piano, the group melds fiery Afro-Cuban rhythms with sleek modern harmonies. A critically acclaimed composer and one of Southern California’s most innovative—and criminally underrated—artists, Mareya will lead the band through her own genre-bending originals alongside beloved Latin-jazz standards, weaving funk, tradition, and avant-garde sparks into an irresistibly dance-worthy set. Admission is free, the vibe is electric, and the music is guaranteed to transport you straight to a sultry Havana night—come catch the groove! Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump doubled down on his claims that the U.S. strikes in Iran last weekend "obliterated" its key nuclear facilities. But experts say that regardless of the amount of damage done to Iran's nuclear facilities, deliberate negotiations leading to a lasting agreement are crucial to prevent the resumption of war.

"Reflecting on Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance" examines the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII through the lens of the Garden of Remembrance (2000 - 2002), a permanent public art memorial created by Ruth Asawa and others on San Francisco State University’s campus, honoring the resilience of this community. The artworks in the exhibition range from traditional to experimental in various media and explore ancestry, family histories, lived experiences, and painful memories resulting from Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The exhibition includes Mark Baugh-Sasaki, Ruka Kashiwagi, Paul Kitagaki Jr., emerita professor Wendy Maruyama, Lisa Solomon and TT Takemoto. "Reflecting on Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance" is co-organized by the SDSU Art Galleries and San Francisco State University’s Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibition is co-curated by Fine Arts Gallery Director Sharon E. Bliss and SFSU Lecturer in Art and Curator for the Fine Arts Gallery Kevin B. Chen. Major support for this exhibition has been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support from the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Programming is supported by the SDSU School of Art and Design and the College for Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Visit: https://art.sdsu.edu/calendar#event-details/6428f66a-895e-4235-a293-d2bffab61aac/instances/2025-02-04T20:00 Ruth Asawa on Instagram and Facebook

Front Porch Gallery starts the celebration of its 20th anniversary with the opening of the “Save the Ocean 5” art & poetry exhibit. The show, which runs from March 26 to May 28, 2025, will explore urgent environmental themes, climate change, expressions of beauty and the rejuvenation of the spirit that can be found in nature. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Reception with Super Wave - Surf guitar band with poetry reading and makers table March 29 from Noon to 2 p.m. Front Porch Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.

How has the Italian language historically been used and how is it used today in a complex audiovisual medium such as comics? This presentation by Dr. Antonio Iannotta (USD, San Diego Italian Film Festival) will discuss some of the authors, stories, heroes, magazines, and books that created the illustrated imagery of Italians. Since right after WWII, Italian comics have become an extraordinarily important medium in Italian culture, a fertile and vibrant environment for authors, stories, and characters translated all over the world. Join this presentation with Q&A for an exciting journey into the Italian language used in Comics, with its relationships to Cinema, Literature, Art, and other media. Italian bites and drinks to follow Antonio Iannotta is the Artistic Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, a Professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures at USD, and an instructor of Italian language, culture, and cinema at ICC.

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Ocean Landscapes Using a variety of wet media we will capture the energetic movement of the ocean on canvas. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Visit: Taste of Art Workshop | Ocean Landscapes Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

As Gov. Gavin Newsom moves forward with his redistricting plan to counteract Texas’ push to eliminate five Democratic seats in Congress, Republican Rep. Ken Calvert decries the proposal that puts his seat at risk.

At 52,000 square feet, the $93 million lab in Kearny Mesa is nearly three times bigger than the old lab in Point Loma.