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Ken Marino and David Wain met at NYU in 1988 where they co-founded the legendary sketch comedy group THE STATE. They stayed friends and collaborators over the years, working together on movies like Role Models, Wet Hot American Summer, and Wanderlust and TV shows like Children’s Hospital, Medical Police, and of course The State. Ken also has acted in literally every television series, and currently stars on The Other Two (HBO) and Party Down (Starz). They are ALSO middle-aged dads and wannabe rockstars. So recently they got together with a group of other old friends (some dads, some not; some middle aged, some not) and started jamming, playing a diverse songbook of classic rock, pop, Motown, alt, New Orleans, favorites from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. When clips of these jam sessions went viral on social media, it led to some sold-out live shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Middle-Aged Dad Jam Band on Instagram / Youtube Visit: artpower.ucsd.edu/event/middle-aged-dad-jam-band/

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

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

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

The Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park will introduce you to an umbrella monster and more.

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

Author Andrea L. Rogers and artist Rebecca Lee Kunz met by chance at the Cherokee National Holiday. Then they won the 2025 Caldecott Medal for their story about a helpful little boy named Chooch.

Martin Cooper changed the world when he invented the portable phone. The Motorola company’s four-pound box has evolved into a global army of powerful smartphones weighing ounces.

"Florence Foster Jenkins" Comedy (2016, PG-13, 1h 51m) Friday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York heiress, dreamed of becoming a concert pianist and performing at Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth derailed that plan, so she pursued a new goal: singing her way to the famous stage, with the motto, "Practice, practice, practice." Supported by her devoted husband, her journey culminates in a legendary performance at Carnegie Hall. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, this true story captures the spirit of an unlikely star. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/library