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Hit the dark alleys of film noir with the usual suspects from the Midday Movies gang to find some femme fatales who made the genre iconic.

Sometimes called the father of freak-folk, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter lived, worked and died on his own terms.

Thursday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. February 27 & 28 (2 Days, 8 total hours of instruction) On location at Barnett Ranch Outdoor studies are the key to painting successful landscapes in the studio. Plein air painting is an excellent way to observe color, light, and aerial perspective. This class will focus on composition and color mixing with a limited palette. Each day the workshop will begin with a demo and conclude with a group critique. February should be a great month for painting plein air at Barnett Ranch; with long views, open country, and grasslands beginning to turn green. All levels are welcome in this workshop. Meet up at the Barnett Ranch County Preserve Staging Area: 1500 Deviney Lane at San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065. Materials: portable easel; four 8” x 10” or 6” x 8”, good quality canvas boards; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, # 2, #4, #6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail #2–#4. Paper towels; odorless turpentine; small jar for turpentine, wood palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Raw Umber, Cadmium Orange. Sun hat, insect repellent, old shirt, and sturdy shoes are suggested. Max students: 12

As the sun goes down, the fun heats up this summer at the San Diego Zoo. From global rhythms and spectacular entertainment to one-of-a-kind moments with your favorite wildlife after dark, join us under the stars for wild and unforgettable experiences—perfect for the whole family. Nighttime Zoo offers visitors a different perspective of the Zoo. The summertime experience includes later hours and special live performances from a variety of artists, but our wildlife continues to steal the show. Visit: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/tickets?search_api_fulltext=night+zoo San Diego Zoo on Instagram and Facebook

Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years — with the exception of the pandemic period — even as the overall unemployment rate remains low.

In Pasadena, The Gamble House was in a fire evacuation zone and its custodians are trying to safeguard its future. In Altadena, only concrete walls are left from the former home of novelist Zane Grey.

Border artist Alvaro Alvarez reimagines 46 high-rise projects abandoned along the Baja coast after the 2008 financial crisis.

Relive the Legend: Strange Days Brings The Doors Back to Life! Strange Days is a worldwide touring Doors concert experience. Formed and based in Los Angeles, California, Strange Days captures the magic...the mystery....and the madness of the Doors in their prime. By combining vintage instruments with the latest technology, Strange Days offers both an authentic on-stage look and an unmistakable studio album sound. The result is a show that has thrilled audiences around the world. Strange Days has also had the honor of having Doors guitarist Robby Krieger join them onstage numerous times. Rarely, if ever, do tribute artists get to play with the actual legends to which they pay homage. Come see why audiences everywhere are saying, “The Lizard King Lives!” Strange Days on Facebook / Instagram Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/strange-days

Six String Society Presents: Country Songstresses Kimmi Bitter & Alice Wallace Join us for a night of unforgettable music as two powerhouse voices in Americana and classic country take the stage! San Diego's Kimmi Bitter brings her signature vintage country sound, transporting audiences back to the golden era of honky-tonk, while Nashville's Alice Wallace delivers soaring vocals and heartfelt storytelling, blending folk, blues, and country with effortless grace. Together, these two remarkable artists will create a magical evening of rich harmonies, masterful musicianship, and timeless melodies. Don’t miss this special collaboration at The Bornemann—where the music and memories last long after the final note! Kimmi Bitter on Facebook / Instagram Alice Wallace on Facebook / Instagram

Fairview Canyon Performing Timeless Americana and West Coast Vibes. Fairview Canyon is a group of accomplished multi-instrumentalist musicians with many years of experience playing a variety of genres. Their current focus is playing an Americana style while also touching on the West Coast Sound of the late sixties and seventies. Featuring tight harmony vocals and intricate guitar work, the quartet specializes in putting their own stamp on singer/songwriters. Their repertoire includes artists such as Chris Stapleton, Gillian Welch, CSN, Tom Petty, John Prine, Brandi Carlyle, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Old Crow Medicine Show and many others. Visit: https://www.campusoflife.org/live-shows