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The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

Join us for the opening reception of the 14th annual Art-a-thon on January 11th! This group exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, and mixed media works. There will be live music, artists in attendance and drinks available for purchase from Last Spot by Tortari (21+). The reception will mark the official start of the Art-a-thon auction. Proceeds benefit our free teen art program. A week prior, on January 4th, participating artists will donate 24 hours of their time to creating the artworks. The public is welcome to visit the gallery during regular hours to see the artists in action. For more information, including available sponsorship packages, please contact info@distinctionart.com Image Credit: Kelly Vivanco Visit: https://www.distinctionart.com/ Distinction Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

"Fences" period drama (2016, PG-13, 2h 19m) Friday, Feb. 14 a at Carlsbad Dove Library The adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a black garbage collector in 1950s Pittsburgh named Troy Maxson. Bitter about his lot in life, Maxson frequently takes out his frustrations on his loved ones.

Back by popular demand! Have you always enjoyed telling stories? Ever considered storytelling in front of an audience? The Storytelling Institute, a free seven-week course presented by the Storytellers of San Diego, is open to everyone who would like to hone their skills in this ancient art form. The Institute culminates in an optional storytelling slot for each participant at the San Diego Storytelling Festival here at the Coronado Public Library on March 15, 2025. Registration is requested for the January 21 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration. January 21: “What’s Your Story: Finding the Stories in Your Life” with Marilyn McPhie Our lives are filled with stories! In this workshop we’ll dive into our memories -- the people, the places, the triumphs, the disasters, the memorable moments -- and emerge with stories worth sharing in family gatherings, business settings, podcasts, memoirs, on social media, onstage, and more. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/storytelling-institute-28124

Willow Winsham's new book on witches, past and present, offers a fun, fast, well researched historical summary that is also a stunning work of art.

These 10 venues captured the essence of San Diego’s dining and drinking scene in 2024, from cozy breweries to hidden gems.

This weekend in the arts: A new zine fest in Chula Vista; the power of drawing; installation art in Escondido; chamber music inspired by visual art; "3 Summers of Lincoln"; plus live music picks and more.

The gunman accused of killing four people in New York City suspected he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE — a degenerative brain disease often associated with football players.

Celebrate flag day with a lively performance featuring patriotic anthems and beloved American music. From the marches of John Philip Sousa to the stirring scores of John Williams, you're sure to leave with your toes tapping! Be sure to invite your family and friends to this fun and festive event. Visit: cccband.com/ Coastal Communities Concert Band on Facebook

Channel 93.3 Sunset Sounds is coming to Oceanside on Saturday, August 9. This must-see lineup includes Alex Warren and special guests Paul Russell and Jonah Marais. Burgeoning pop artist Alex Warren is one of 2025's breakout stars worldwide. Now boasting an impressive over one billion total career streams and over 31 million monthly listeners on Spotify, his hit single "Ordinary," released in February, is taking over the world. With over 193 million streams and counting, the song currently sits at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 and #2 on the Hot 100 chart. You've never met or heard anybody quite like Paul Russell. His debut single "Lil Boo Thang", built around an interpolation of "Best Of My Love" by The Emotions, lit up TikTok and Instagram to the tune of tens of millions of views. Now, he officially delivers “Lil Boo Thang” as the perfect soundtrack to any and all good times. Formerly of the pop group Why Don’t We, Jonah Marais has emerged as a compelling solo artist, channeling personal growth and introspection into his music. Following the band's hiatus in 2022, Marais embarked on his individual journey with the release of The Jonah Marais Mixtape in June 2024, featuring tracks like “Twisted Lullaby” and “Heaven”. Don't miss a single minute of these chart-topping songs at Channel 93.3 Sunset Sounds. Get your tickets now! Alex Warren is contributing $1 from every ticket sold to Camp Kesem, providing free camps and programs for kids with parents fighting cancer—through his partnership with PLUS1. Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/970033/channel-933-presents-sunset-sounds-feat-alex-warren-tickets