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For Phil Cook, it all started with piano. A prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, solo artist, and in-demand musician whose collaborations have run the gamut of genre—as a founding member of beloved band Megafaun to work with The Blind Boys of Alabama, Bon Iver, Kanye West, and Hiss Golden Messenger, to name a few—Cook has always been a musician’s musician. A sweet and affable presence whose musical dexterity elevates every project he touches, Cook’s musical output and true sound has been hard to pin down. Phil performs from his stunning new album, Appalachia Borealis—a deeply personal and profoundly poignant suite of compositions that captures the emotional range of a full and open existence—chronicling a path of endurance and a way forward. Largely inspired by bird songs, Appalachia Borealis features Phil on the piano, the “foremost love of his musical life”. Phil Cook on Facebook / Instagram

Master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers addressing the human condition, best-selling author David Sedaris returns once again with his acerbic humor, social commentary, and outlandish stories. Slashing through cultural euphemisms and political correctness, he will delight the audience with twists of humor and intelligence as he shares both published stories and works-in-progress. Come early or stick around post-performance for Sedaris’s legendary book-signing sessions. Visit: artpower.ucsd.edu/event/david-sedaris-2025/ David Sedaris on Facebook / Instagram

The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using technology driven by artificial intelligence.

The German Theater Group San Diego Debuts its 6th annual theater production with the Cabaret “Lach Mal Wieder 2025” or “ Let’s Laugh Again 2025”, featuring witty skits and music about relationships and the chance to play along in Act II, with some adult content.The German Theater Group San Diego debuts its 6th annual theater production with the Cabaret “Lach Mal Wieder 2025” or “ Let’s Laugh Again 2025”! directed by Ms. Astrid Ronke, on April 26 and 27, 2025 at the German American Societies of San Diego, located at 1017 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, in San Diego. The 6th German Cabaret explores features in our society and daily life with humor, irony, and satire -- and remembers some popular German artists.“Lach Mal Wieder 2025” is performed in German with a summary of acts and announcements translated in English. The event is sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce California, The House of Germany at Balboa Park, The Kindermission Preschools, The German American School Association, Oracle, Property Advantage, and several smaller private donors. The theater productions promulgate German culture, awareness, and entertainment for the Southern California community. An al fresco reception will take place one hour before the show with the Lach Mal Wieder 2025 cabaret theater program commencing on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m.Free parking options are available in the theater parking lot (Home of the Oktoberfest) and street. Admission tickets based on limited availability: General Admission: $20 Saturday (*GAS members - $3 discount) $18 Sunday (*GAS members - $3 discount) Student/Youth/Military with your valid ID: $12 (each person) Purchase at the door: $25 (limited availability) Note: Limited seats available. The German Theater Group San Diego on Facebook

San Diego's local booksellers and librarians reveal their most anticipated book releases for 2025 — perfect for fans of mystery, fantasy, nonfiction and more.

Nathalie Joachim is a GRAMMY-nominated performer and composer. The Haitian-American artist is hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation). Her creative practice centers an authentic commitment to storytelling and human connectivity while advocating for social change and cultural awareness, gaining her the reputation of being “powerful and unpretentious.” (The New York Times) Ms. Joachim is an Assistant Professor of Composition at Princeton University and is regularly commissioned to write for orchestra, instrumental and vocal ensembles, dance, and interdisciplinary theater. Recent and upcoming highlights include new works for the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Grant Park Music Festival and more. Her landmark project, Fanm d’Ayiti, an evening-length work for flute, voice, string quartet and electronics, celebrates and explores her personal Haitian heritage and received a GRAMMY nomination for Best World Music Album. Joachim’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Ki moun ou ye - an intimate examination of ancestral connection and self - was co-released by Nonesuch Records and New Amsterdam Records in early 2024, and deemed “one of the year’s most creatively and personally ambitious albums.” (SPIN Magazine) Joachim is a 2024-25 Scholar-in-Residence at the Museum of Modern Art, a United States Artist Fellow and co-founder of the critically acclaimed duo Flutronix. She is an alumnus of The Juilliard School and The New School. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/nathalie-joachim Nathalie Joachim on Instagram and Facebook

An underground network of feminists and activists developed new models of care for abortion that eventually helped legalize abortion in countries across Latin America.

Get ready to engage your artistic imagination! Young artists can choose from a variety of art supplies like tissue paper, sequins, pompoms, markers, and more, to create whatever their hearts desire. Seating inside the room is limited; please register to guarantee your child a spot. Audience: Recommended for ages 4 and up. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/mix-match-and-create-art-engagement-homeschoolers-404744

Drop in Play: Sensory Art Exploration is a fun and engaging art class for toddlers ages 1-3. In this introduction to creative play, children are free to explore various art materials in a safe, open environment with no formal instruction. Little artists can move between different sensory stations at their own pace, sparking their curiosity and creativity. This class encourages hands-on discovery, allowing children to experience art through touch, color, and texture. Visit: Drop in Play for Toddlers ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

An exhibition at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum points to a burgeoning trend: museums are engaging the public more openly around efforts to repatriate artifacts looted from other countries.