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Recovery is not a drag! Lambda Uptown Alano Club, a San Diego non-profit organization benefiting people in recovery, invites you attend its first annual Recovery Royalty event on February 13th, 2025. It is an amateur drag and talent competition highlighting local talent, modeled after other popular events put on by various LGBTQ+ fundraising communities, such as Imperial Court, Leather Community, and Bear Community. Performers for this event must be in recovery. Audience members and a panel of judges will vote on a grand prize winner based on the performances. The grand prize winner will gain the honor of becoming the esteemed reigning member of Recovery Royalty for 2025, complete with all the wonderful accessories of a queen: a sash, a septor, and, of course, a crown! They will also have the ability to perform in future galas put on by Lambda, and gain the opportunity to organize a fundraising event for the community in 2025. Emcee’d by Luxe Versace, a sober drag artist and a keystone member of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ recovery community, the event will also feature raffle prizes, a silent auction, and a win-a-date auction in which guests will bid to date a member of Royalty. Food and drinks will be provided by local restaurants and The Rail. Lambda Uptown Alano Club was founded by Julia Nava and Heather Paetow, a couple on a mission to create a safe place for LGBTQ+ members of the recovery community in San Diego. Unfortunately, the original Alano club in Hillcrest closed due COVID and rent increases in 2021. Proceeds from the Recovery Royalty event will support the Lambda Uptown Alano Club in finding a new, permanent, self-owned location for their Alano Club, providing a safe space for 12-step meetings and LGBTQ+ friendly recovery-focused social events. Join us at The Rail (3796 Fifth Avenue) on February 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. for an amazing event of talent, class, and a whole lot of sass. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, available for purchase here Contact LuaClub12@outlook.com or (619) 714-0095 for more information. Visit: Recovery Royalty - LGBT Fundraiser Lambda Uptown Alano Club on Facebook

The Rolling Heartbreakers will be performing two classic landmark albums from both artists in their entirety. This show will feature the Rolling Stones' "Let It Bleed" (1969) and "Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever" (1989). Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/rolling-heartbreakers/tickets

Ted Chiang was recently awarded the PEN/Faulkner Foundation's prize for short story excellence. He sat down with NPR to talk about AI, making art and grappling with big ideas.

With empathy and intuition, advice columnist Sugar exemplifies the lost art of listening and healing. New York Times critic’s pick, "Tiny Beautiful Things" opens our eyes to the tiny moments when the world surprises us with care. “A theatrical hug in turbulent times” (Variety) Trigger Warning This play contains discussions of abuse, addiction, and complex family dynamics. Viewer discretion is advised, as the content may be emotionally challenging for some. Visit: scrippsranchtheatre.org/showtickets/ Scripps Ranch Theater on Instagram and Facebook

More than 30 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.

Join us on February 8 for a Storytelling Workshop hosted by our Community Artist Macedonio Arteaga Jr. In This interactive workshop, participants will hear ancient stories and also have an opportunity to play instruments that have been used in the Americas for thousands of years. The event is open to all ages. Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Una nueva entidad de conservación supervisará las obras para mejorar la vegetación, la calidad del agua y el hábitat natural en Salton Sea. ¿Serán suficientes casi 500 millones de dólares en proyectos?

Join us for "Xtreme Wellness," featuring the Oside Steppers and guest instructors. Experience modernized step aerobics set to hip-hop music, offering a fun, intense workout that burns calories, boosts cardiovascular health and relieves stress. The event includes showcases, instructional sessions, and practice for all skill levels—from beginner to advanced. All ages and levels are welcome! Bonus Panel Discussion: get to know your instructors and discover how they use movement to enhance their well-being. Hear personal stories and insights on using dance and fitness for health and healing. Moderated by CSUSM Alum, artist/activist, experimental documentarian (and community curator with Mindful Movement) Daja Marks! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xtreme-wellness-keep-it-moving-tickets-1096871204299?aff=oddtdtcreator

Maoli, referred to as Hawaii and Polynesia’s No. 1 independent commercial recording artist, has transcended borders with their extraordinary talent, capturing the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. The band, which is fronted by Glenn Awong, formed in 2007 and has since performed across the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. In 2020 Maoli won group of the year and album of the year for their record "Sense of Purpose" at iHeart’s Island Awards, followed by album of the year and song of the year in 2021. In 2023 the band embarked on the Maoli Music Overload (MMO) tour selling more than 45,000 tickets across four cities in Hawaii, in addition to selling 11,500 tickets on the MMO US tour plus several Festival appearances including Cali Roots and Holo Holo Fest Sacramento. This rental event of The Rady Shell is presented by AEG Goldenvoice; the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert. Visit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/maoli/ Maoli on Instagram and Facebook

PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.