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April 2025 marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. In Washington, D.C., a new art exhibit offers counter-narratives of what it means to be Vietnamese American.

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In a new book, writer Suleika Jaouad explains why journaling is a form of alchemy — and offers tips on how to reignite your practice if you're feeling stuck, bored or uninspired by your own writing.

Next up, on Wednesday, March 12, is a return visit by the remarkable Sullivan Fortner Trio, featuring Fortner on piano, Tyrone Allen on bass, and Kayvon Gordon on drums. New Orleans–native Sullivan Fortner has gained wide recognition as one of the most accomplished jazz musicians of his generation. His accolades include the 2015 Cole Porter Fellowship, the Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship, the 2016 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists and, in 2020, the Shifting Foundation Grant for artistic career development. A Grammy Award–winner, he has earned recognition in multiple DownBeat Critics Polls, winning first place as both Rising Star Pianist and Rising Star Jazz Artist. His broad range of musical associations includes artists such as Roy Hargrove, Stefon Harris, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Wynton Marsalis. The New York Times wrote, “Fortner’s fundamentals as a player could hardly be stronger, and his instincts as a composer and bandleader are almost startlingly mature ... he is an artist with his own distinct style.” Pulling elements from different eras, he finds connections among different musical styles that are at once deeply soulful and wildly inventive. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0312 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror anthology: The Secret Room: a surreal group creative writing exercise designed to activate your imagination, from famed surrealist Aimee Bender, author of "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt" and "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake." Giving Sentience to Inanimate Objects: using provided objects, or something of your own, you will follow steps to create your own unique story. Contributed by former film exec, writer/producer, artist and script consultant, Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein. Please Note: This event will be held IN PERSON at our space at Writers, Ink (upstairs in Barracks 16, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd. #204, San Diego, CA, 92106). San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

NOTE: This event has been cancelled Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by San Diego icon Whitney Shay, accompanied by guitarist Aaron Lind. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is bringing a seasonal twist to its monthly after-dark event with Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love! WHEN: Thursday, February 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. ABOUT OCEANS AT NIGHT: OCEANS OF LOVE Dive into the spicy sea-crets of love and courtship in the underwater world, get your groove on to a live DJ spinning classic love ballads and sip on some "Love Potion" cocktails and mocktails! You can also craft your own Valentine and make a luminary for a loved one — it’s love at first art! Plus, don’t miss some special animal interactions, including an evening shark and ray feeding, tide pool feeding and the chance to see a rainbow of fluorescent coral in our Living Light experience. EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIAL Save $10 on tickets to Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love with Early Bird Tickets! This offer is valid from February 4 at noon to February 11 at noon. Early Bird Ticket Price: $27 members | $30 general public Early Bird Glow Up Ticket Price: $62 members | $70 general public GLOW UP Each Glow Up Ticket includes event admission, plus two complimentary drinks, light hors d’oeuvres and exclusive access to a private bar and reserved area. Please note Oceans at Night is a 21+ event. Tickets are on sale now. Can’t make it to Oceans at Night: Oceans of Love? Here are more Valentine ideas to celebrate love at Birch Aquarium! Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram / X / TikTok

The program Artist Statement 101 focuses on strategies for writing a dynamic general artist statement. With a combination of presentation and group conversation led by curator and writer Elizabeth Rooklidge, participants will come away from the session with a concrete plan for writing a statement, as well as a store of generative techniques to use now and throughout the future. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-14-artist-statement-101-with-elizabeth-rooklidge/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook