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Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio There are few artistic pursuits more rewarding than creating a successful portrait bust, especially of a loved one or significant other. Join sculptor Marty Davis as he teaches the process of creating a bust from photos. Students will learn how to photograph a portrait sitter, and how to use those photos to create an accurate three-dimensional (3D) likeness. Marty will explain and demonstrate the elements of successful portraiture. Topics include the anatomy of the skull and neck, the proportion and placement of the features, and how to generate and refine a convincing likeness. Students will create a single portrait bust of a subject of their choosing over eight weeks. No experience with sculpture necessary. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/54 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. February 4–25 (4 Weeks, 12 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio Experience the fun in “fun-ctional” ceramics! Learn and develop your hand-building pottery skills with three projects, such as a set of nesting plates, a berry bowl, and your own custom mug. Each class will introduce a new project to work on, which will require practicing different techniques to get to the final assembled piece. The last class will be reserved for glazing all the work produced during the class. At the class's completion, you will take home your glazed projects, finished and ready to be used. Beginning to intermediate students are welcome. Materials: The materials fee includes clay, glazes, firings, and the use of basic tools. It is recommended that students bring an apron and a hand towel for cleanup, as well as a notebook and pencil to write down instructions and sketch ideas. Max students: 10 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/52 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Jewish Men's Choir will present a Carnegie Hall Preview Concert of their program, "Jewbilation! 28 Years of Brotherly Love," featuring songs in various languages including English, Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish. Bring your family and friends and come wish the group well as they prepare for their Carnegie Hall debut as part of the Distinguished Artists International New York 2026 season! Visit: https://www.sdjmc.org/ San Diego Jewish Men's Choir on Facebook

This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a brunch as fabulous as she is! Located at the InterContinental San Diego overlooking the bay, Vistal invites you to experience a Mother’s Day filled with Baja Coast seafood, artisanal California cheeses, truffle infused quiche and eggs benedict, and carving stations featuring prime rib and more. Pair these with your choice of bottomless sparkling rose, Aperol spritzes, or mimosas. Make your reservations today here — she’s worth it! Vistal Bar + Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram

The series concludes on Wednesday, March 19, with the local debut of the Avishai Cohen Quartet, featuring Cohen on trumpet, Yonathan Avishai on piano, Barak Mori on bass, and Ziv Ravitz on drums. Cohen is globally recognized as a player-composer open to multiple strains of jazz and active as a leader, co-leader, and sideman. Aside from the acclaimed work with his quartet, he has also recorded and toured as part of the Mark Turner Quartet, the SFJAZZ Collective, and the 3 Cohens Sextet—with his sister, clarinetist-saxophonist Anat, and brother, saxophonist Yuval. In 2024, Cohen released his newest album, Ashes to Gold (ECM Records), a deeply introspective and richly textured exploration of life’s transitions and renewal. The album showcases Cohen’s ability to blend lyrical beauty with technical brilliance, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in contemporary jazz. Named as Artistic Director of the International Jerusalem Festival, Cohen has also been voted as a Rising Star on three consecutive occasions in the DownBeat Critics Poll. JazzTimes called him “one of the most creative trumpet players in jazz,” adding, “Like Miles Davis, he can make the trumpet a vehicle for uttering the most poignant human cries.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0319 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Napa Valley on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Darioush perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Roman Palumbo, Sales Manager, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Facebook / Instagram

Tired of swiping? In this dating experiment, men compete on stage for one lucky bachelorette, with the little caveat that the men can't speak. Through a series of games - which includes calling the boys' moms and unlocking their phones - we narrow it down to two men. Finally, we hear their voices, and the lucky winning man is sent with our bachelorette to the bar for an immediate date. Audience members wear wristbands according to their relationship status, and a wingcouple (who wears actual wings) helps those of you who are too shy to make a move. This show has been featured in LA Magazine, LAist, KPBS, San Diego Magazine, and more. Created and hosted by Allison Goldberg. Want to be in the show? Want to nominate a single friend? Visit loveisntblind.com! Allison Goldberg on Instagram / YouTube

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Paso Robles on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Patrimony perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Eryn Schnitzler, Sales Manager, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Facebook / Instagram

After expanding state Medicaid programs to cover people in the country without legal status, Democrats are considering changes that would reduce immigrant access.

"Summer of Soul" documentary (2021, PG-13, 1h 58m) Friday, February 7 at 5 p.m. at the Carlsbad Dove Library This music documentary explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. It features unpublished footage of performances by Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight & the Pips at Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park).