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Celebrate Persian New Year in style on the stunning La Jolla Cove Rooftop. With breathtaking panoramic views, vibrant live music, mesmerizing dance performances, and beautiful art displays, this event promises an unforgettable evening. Indulge in the delicious flavors of Persian and Mediterranean cuisine while experiencing the rich traditions of Nowruz.

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

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WSKG listener Cindy Mosqueda, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

"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

From AI research to historical preservation, programs funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities reach every corner of the U.S. Now the government has terminated those grants.

Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.

Labor unions are trying once again to regulate self-checkout lanes at California stores. This year’s bill waters down a version that died last session, but businesses still warn it will increase costs and lead to consumer frustration.

Proposed ballot initiative aims to repeal Prop. 103, the California law that regulates home and auto insurance.

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