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Everett's novel James is a retelling of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. The prestigious literary prize also awards the best in non-fiction, poetry, translated literature and young people's literature.

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Fiber Fest Upcycling & Mending Fun! We are excited to offer this fun workshop for Fiber Fest! Join us for a morning of creative mending in good company. Come learn simple hand sewing techniques in order to turn your damaged clothing items into a one-of-a-kind garments. In this 2-hour class with upcycling sewist Keira McGee, you will practice hand sewing stitches and have the opportunity to repair a piece of your own clothing. Please be prepared with an item or two from your closet that are in need of some mending. We suggest items such as jeans and button down shirts, but feel free to bring several options. All other materials will be provided by the instructor. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. All materials included. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s first-ever Fiber Fest! You’re invited to join in the festivities the day before, on Saturday, June 8th, for a day filled with fiber fun! A presentation from Southern California Fibershed, a Merino sheep shearing demo & talk, lathe, wet felting and spinning demos, free kids crafts, a fun macrame’ make & take craft, an epic fiber & fabric swap, a yarn sale from Apricot Yarn, and more! Learn more here! For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

“EXPO” is a two-day event series at The Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego built to showcase the best of Publishing, Design, Music, and Fashion within San Diego and its neighboring communities. This is a FREE to the public event hosted at the MCASD with Mortis Studio and Good Faith. RSVP is recommended but not required. EXPO After Dark is a ticketed event following the free daytime festival. For more details, go here. For more information visit: mcasd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Get ready for an incredible puppet musical version of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring Jack, his cow, and a host of other friends! This entertaining show by Noteworthy Puppets is perfect for ages 3+. This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support. Audience: Children ages 3+ Location: Community Room For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

MCASD’s Teen Art Collective (TAC) presents their end of year exhibition, Interconnections: The Relationships that Form US, which features the work of a diverse group of 20 high school teens from across San Diego County! Throughout the last ten months, TAC has explored how our identities are formed by what is around us and how we relate to people, places, ideas, and our ecosystems. Through the lens of Contemporary Art, they have developed their ideas and material vocabulary to create a body of work that is in conversation with each other and beyond. Friday, June 7: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, June 9: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information visit: mcasd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Calling all Pawnee enthusiasts! Join Duck Dive for an evening of Parks and Recreation-themed trivia where you can showcase your knowledge of Leslie Knope's passion for waffles, Ron Swanson's love for breakfast foods, and all the quirky happenings in Pawnee. Gather your team, brush up on your Parks and Rec facts, and compete for a chance to win fantastic themed prizes. It's a night of Pawnee pride you won't want to miss! Indulge in specially crafted drinks inspired by your favorite Parks and Rec characters. From a Leslie Lemonade to a Ron Swanson Old Fashioned, our drink specials are sure to delight your taste buds and keep the laughs rolling all night long. There will also be themed prizes! To secure your spot for Parks and Recreation-Themed Trivia Night, teams must call to make reservations after purchasing tickets. Seating is limited, so be sure to call (858) 273-3825 as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. Please note that tickets alone do not guarantee entry without a reservation. For more information visit: theduckdive.com Stay Connected on Instagram

Join us for a unique experience in our energetic tap dance variety show that’s fun for the whole family. Our talented cast performs to music from every era & genre, including pop, top 40’s, oldies, hip-hop, and Broadway. And with our comedic host keeping you smiling through the show, Taptastic! is one you won’t want to miss. Enjoy cocktails, comedy, and charismatic choreography! Be sure to brush up on your tap dance trivia- you’ll have opportunities to win free dance classes! What a great way to celebrate National Tap Dance Day! Trivia tip: Bill “Bojangles” Robinson was born 5/25, and is well known for dancing with Shirley Temple in many movies from the 1930’s. For more information visit: sdfringe.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group! This month we will discuss "Alice Isn’t Dead," by Joseph Fink! This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we meet on the 5th floor of the library at the Travel Center, just to the right as you exit the bank of elevators. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. Join us and build a community based on the love of speculative fiction! For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: sandiego.librarymarket.com

As Part of the Far South Border North Grant Katie Ruiz, The founder of the Pompom Project engaged the community throughout the city of San Diego in Craft making- Pompom workshops. Ruiz's ongoing Pompom Project engages diverse communities in a collaborative creative process. The experience of coming together to create with one's hands and working towards a shared goal promotes investment and pride in community and shared spaces. Through the communal act of making, strangers come together to work for a common goal resulting in relationship building and community care. Hundreds of participants produced over 1000 pompoms during 8 public workshops over the last four months. The free workshops offered lessons on "Craftivism" a term coined by Betsy Greer in 2003 which refers to craft and activism coming together through art. The Pompoms have been installed in two locations; Sew Loka, a textile store in Logan Heights that focuses on slow fashion and community building, and Villa Merced, senior community room, a branch of Casa Familiar. Sew Loka comprises partners Claudia Biezunski Rodriguez and Manny Biezunski, both of whom are artist. Claudia makes one of one clothing items from recycled and reclaimed materials. Manny is a videographer and marketing person who created a documentary of the pompom project FBSN grant process. The reveal of the public facing art installation and the documentary will be on view at the reception on May 25, 2024 from 12 - 6 p.m. During the reception you are invited to view the new Pompom installation, watch the documentary of the process, make your own pompom, and view one of a kind Sew Loka fashions. For more information visit: katieruizart.com Stay Connected on Instagram