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A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.

Contra dance is a living American tradition, very social (you'll dance with different partners, and with everyone as you progress up and down the line), and easy to do. If you come at 7 there's a lesson; and the caller teaches and guides each dance. If you can walk, you can dance! Come alone or bring a friend, wear what you like (with comfortable shoes), and dance whichever role you like, gender-neutral. Martha Wild will call this dance, Tom Dillon plays fiddle, and Given Harrison plays guitar. We welcome everyone! San Diego Folk Heritage on Facebook / Instagram

The sewing studio Sew Loka has championed slow and sustainable fashion since its founding in 2013. Then, Black Comix Day returns Valentine's Day weekend in celebration of Black artists and creators.

Join us for refreshments and an engaging presentation written by Rachael VanWormer and performed by actor Paul Maley as they showcase Mark Twain, often considered the father of American literature and one of its greatest humorists. Write Out Loud's American Literary Heroes program, presented from mid-March through September 2026, is a unique program highlighting four iconic American writers who have left a lasting impact on the social consciousness of the United States, and across the globe. Actors will bring Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Henry David Thoreau to life in libraries, schools, museums and other community venues across San Diego County, using selections of their works and bits of their lives. Learn more at https://writeoutloudsd.com/american-literary-heroes/

Ideal for ages 8-12, students in this course will build essential sewing skills using both hand-sewing techniques and the sewing machine. Over six weeks, they’ll learn safety practices, stitching basics, machine navigation, and troubleshooting while growing confident in their technical abilities. As they explore idea development and practice foundational skills, students will create both functional and decorative pieces. The class wraps up with fun and functional final projects that showcase their creativity and growth. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

International Sushi Day – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 Temaki Bar will offer The Pacific Sunset, a limited-time specialty roll featuring torched salmon, spicy blue crab, avocado and tempura crunch, topped with yuzu kosho aioli, sweet soy, fresh lemon, tobiko and micro shiso, priced at $24. Guests who order the featured roll will receive a complimentary shot of Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo sake, served chilled, while supplies last. About Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake: Translating to “hand roll,” Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake celebrates the tradition that hand rolls are at their best when eaten within seconds of the chef passing them across the counter, while the rice is still warm and the fish is still cold. Helmed by San Diego’s very own James Beard Smart Catch Leader, Chef JoJo Ruiz, Temaki Bar offers signature hand rolls, cut rolls, fresh sushi and an eclectic sake program. In keeping with tradition, Temaki’s hand rolls are prepared counter-side and made to order for guests, highlighting the freshest seafood, including blue crab, yellowtail, salmon and more. Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

Downtown Chula Vista will kick off the season with the San Diego FC Soccer Celebration, presented by Adriana’s Insurance, in collaboration with the City of Chula Vista. Taking place on Thursday, June 18 at Noon in Memorial Park, the event will bring the community together for an evening of soccer, local food vendors, and a beer garden where guests can watch the games alongside fellow fans. The celebration adds to Downtown Chula Vista’s growing reputation as a go-to destination for sports viewing, outdoor entertainment, and community gatherings throughout the summer.

Prohibition, located at 548 Fifth Ave., will kick off Father’s Day celebrations early with its WhistlePig Whiskey cocktail class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. Guests will have the chance to step behind the bar and craft their own cocktails while sampling three featured drinks and exclusive single-barrel selections. A WhistlePig brand ambassador will guide guests through the featured pours and share information about the brand. Guests will also be able to purchase exclusive single-barrel bottles, house-made spirits, bitters and Old Fashioned kits to recreate the cocktail experience at home. Tickets will be priced at $50 per person, and reservations may be made through the Eventbrite website. About Prohibition: Rapturous live music and hypnotic lighting capture the elusive spirit of the 1920s-era underground bar scene at Prohibition, GBOD Hospitality Group’s sultry speakeasy at 548 Fifth Ave. in San Diego’s famous Gaslamp Quarter. A door behind a sign inconspicuously marked “Law Office - Eddie O’Hare, ESQ” reveals stairs that lead underground to the hidden bar, which is drenched in red lighting. Famous for its meticulously prepared craft cocktails, Prohibition is open from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. More information about Prohibition is available on the website at ProhibitionSD.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @ProhibitionSD.

Theaters have had something for everyone this summer, and fans are paying top dollar for premium formats like IMAX. There are also fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and fewer screens than there were pre-COVID.

Serving Seniors, Chicano Federation and Healthy Day Partners will get new EVs from a grant program run by SDG&E and Citizens Energy Corporation.