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Learn from Keith Chan and Irene Gonzalez about the use of masks in Mesoamerica as a case study of cultural contact and change. They will discuss the archaeology masks as ritual and funerary items in societies such as Teotihuacan, as well as explore the community role of masks and mask makers in present day danzas. Keith and Irene will also describe their methodology and experiences in generating 3D models of a mask collection at San Diego State University and their progress in incorporating them in education. Meet your lecturers: Keith Chan is a local anthropology instructor at Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, and San Diego State University. He is especially interested in using immersive technology in his teaching to bring students face-to-face with culture and biology. He created the virtual anthropology museum AnVRopomotron, which won the first Poly Award for Best Educational Experience, and is working on PaleoCalifornia, which turns the Pleistocene into a virtual reality theme park ride. He was also a recent research fellow at SDSU's Virtual Immersive Learning and Teaching center, in which he launched the current project on masks. Irene Gonzalez received her M.A. in Latin American Studies from San Diego State University, where her research focused on cultural preservation. Her work has explored the importance of community museums, specifically in Mexico, where she conducted field research in Oaxaca. She is currently the Collections Coordinator for the Mesoamerican Mask Collection at SDSU’s Center for Latin American Studies. Irene is passionate about bridging technology and cultural heritage in ways that are equitable and grounded in deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems. Visit: Archaeology Lecture: Modeling Mesoamerican Masks San Diego Archaeological Center on Instagram and Facebook

Come learn about natural remedies to heal pediatric ailments at a free workshop hosted by naturopathic medical students from Bastyr University on June 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at La Jolla Library. We will be teaching natural immune system support, alternatives for antibiotics, and tools for common cold/flu. There will be free supplements and goodie bags to help you build your own first aid kit while supplies last. Please RSVP using the QR code to secure your spot! Bastyr University on Facebook / Instagram

Heroes and Monsters (Ages 6 – 7) July 7 – 11, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. What would your artful superpower be? Get ready to team up with your friends and MCASD educators in an awesome showdown for the fate of the museum–an art collision between Heroes and Monsters. Spend the week designing your own Hero and Monster inspired by the Museum's collection: Learn how to use art for good by developing your own art superpowers. Create a persona by dawning masks and capes influenced by Nick Cave. Use John Baldessari's conceptual powers to fight "Boring Art." Schedule Day 1: Start the week by imagining your superhero, or good-monster alter-ego, and its artful superpowers! Then, create your helmet. Day 2: Make your shield and cape and create dice to guide your way. Spend the rest of the week creating instruments and tools that help build a superhero, art-filled universe filled with magic and spells of your making! MCASD on Facebook / Instagram

As San Diegans respond to recent government actions through art, we look at how protest signs, zines and installations connect today’s movements to a long history of resistance.

Ezra Furman is a boundary-breaking artist whose fearless creativity and emotional honesty have made her one of the most compelling voices in modern music. Blending punk energy, heartfelt lyricism and genre-defying innovation, Furman’s work is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The albums she’s released over the past decade demonstrate both her extraordinary talent and artistic evolution. "Perpetual Motion People" (2015) is a vibrant, genre-hopping explosion of wit and melody, while "Transangelic Exodus" (2018) pushed boundaries with its dystopian storytelling and atmospheric soundscapes, exploring themes of love, defiance, and identity. "Twelve Nudes" (2019) delivered raw, punk-fueled catharsis, channeling anger and resilience into fiery anthems. Her last album, "All of Us Flames" (2022), is a cinematic and deeply moving exploration of queer liberation, weaving intimate storytelling with grand, sweeping arrangements. She also found time to record the soundtrack for the Netflix smash hit TV series "Sex Education." Ezra Furman’s music is a testament to the power of individuality and authenticity, marking her as a truly unique voice in modern music. Visit: https://musicboxsd.com/event/14210403/ezra-furman-the-ophelias/ Ezra Furman on Instagram and Facebook

You’re invited to the ANS San Diego Section Elections Dinner Meeting – June 25, 2025 Join us for an evening of reflection, planning, and insight at the Remington Club in San Diego. The meeting will include a business update, election results, and a featured talk by Ms. Puja Gupta on “The Nuclear Past, Present, and Future.” Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Location: The Remington Club, Remington II Building, Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor) 16925 Hierba Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 A light dinner will be provided. RSVP by June 22: https://sandiego.ans.org/contact/ Agenda Highlights: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Annual Business Meeting & Election Results 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Talk "The Nuclear Past, Present, and Future" by Ms. Puja Gupta, General Atomics During her 20-years tenure at General Atomics in technical management, strategy and business development, Ms. Gupta has served as a key participant in many private and U.S. Government funded programs ranging from basic research to commercialization of advanced nuclear fission and fusion energy systems. She holds a Masters in Nuclear Engineering from U.C. Berkeley and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Nirma University, India. We look forward to your participation. RSVP by June 22: https://sandiego.ans.org/contact/ American Nuclear Society on Facebook / Instagram

The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ancient armored fish.

The play’s in your hands! You direct the show! It’s new theater as you’ve never seen it – and will never see it again! It's PseudoRandomNoise’s “The IMPROVed PLAY!” – a fully improvised night of theater where YOU direct a brand new play – every night! (Three nights only!) Come join PRN’s novel twist on theater in their world premier of "The IMPROVed PLAY!" where new characters, scene mechanics, and plots develop organically as YOU direct the action throughout the play! PRN takes its unique world-forming from its hit shows ("ImproVACATIONS!," "VS!," and "Rolling Thunder!") into a complete full one-Act play format where YOU direct and ultimately star with PRN at the theater! Hilarity abounds as the tension rises…where are they going? YOU’LL have to help them get there! Scripts? Who needs them? We’ve got PRN…and YOU to enjoy the next generation of highly audience interactive theater (PRN’s tag line)! Come see the new way to see theater…the PRN way! Only three shows – See them all as they’re different... every time! See them all… once they’re performed, they’re gone! And don’t forget: The play is in your hands! More info on the cast and troupe and sponsorships: www.pseudorandomnoise.com Join our email! info@pseudorandomnoise.com Tickets: $20 Orchestra/Parterre/Balcony *Discounts for Seniors 65+ and Military. Special 2FOR35 for the same day show! PseudoRandomNoise on Facebook / Instagram

Kicking it with KPBS Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92115 All Ages can attend but soccer games are 18+ Free Join KPBS and local community soccer organizations for “Kicking it with KPBS” on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following our “Soccer a la Frontera” digital project, led by reporter Jacob Aere, this event will be a day of bringing together the local community to play and discuss the unifying sport. The event will be held on the San Diego State University campus. Participate in the free pick-up soccer games happening from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.! Get to know local soccer organizations and professional teams’ supporters unions! Share your soccer stories at the event! Join KPBS at the station after the soccer games for free lunch and a community conversation about our local soccer scene from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. All adult attendees who sign up via EventBrite are eligible to participate in the pick-up games. The pick-up games are 18+, but all ages are welcome to come enjoy the event, interact with community organizations and attend lunch. Register at https://kickingitwithkpbs2025.eventbrite.com/

We sit down with a scholar to discuss the history and significance of Juneteenth. Plus, an upcoming BBQ celebrating Black joy and a preview of the Black Arts Festival.