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The Bonita Glarf Celebration is a free community street fair-style event to celebrate the repair and return of the beloved Bonita Glarf dinosaur statues to their display area on Bonita Road. A one-hour musical narrative will tell the amazing story of the glarfs. It features the Bonita Vista High School show choirs and a talented team of musical theater performers. There will be food, book giveaways, stickers and free copies of the glarf serial story "Tails of Time" autographed by co-author Ella Aldridge. Visit: Bonita Glarfs Celebration on Facebook Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an enlightening evening during International Dark Sky Week as we explore the often-overlooked impacts of noise and light pollution on both people and wildlife. In partnership with Dark Sky Network San Diego Chapter and the Fleet Science Center, this event will highlight the urgent need for light justice—ensuring that everyone, especially marginalized communities, has access to dark skies and a healthier environment. Event Highlights – Understanding Light Pollution & Bird Migration – A presentation by Cathy Handzel (Dark Sky Network) on how artificial light disrupts migratory birds and ecosystems. – Environmental Equity & Light Justice – A discussion with Mwenda KudumuBiggs on the social and environmental impact of excessive artificial lighting. – Mindful Birding Sessions – Learn how birdwatching fosters mindfulness and a deeper connection with nature. – Native Planting Workshop – Discover how native plants create bird-friendly habitats and help restore biodiversity. – Night Sky Star Party – Enjoy a stargazing experience and connect with the beauty of the universe. At WorldBeat Cultural Center, we believe in holistic solutions to environmental challenges. Our Healing Peace Garden serves as a model for transforming noisy urban spaces into places of peace, while this event will inspire action against light pollution and promote greater awareness of its effects. RSVP now and join us in creating a brighter future by keeping our skies dark. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

¡Lotería: Game On! A TYA Production Theatre for Young Audiences April 19, 2025 in the Lyric Courtyard Join us for a joyful afternoon at a FREE event hosted by CCAE Theatricals through their Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) initiative! Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican traditions of a kermés - a festive celebration filled with exciting games, hands-on activities, lively music, and delicious food. Don’t miss this fun-filled community event for all ages! One rainy night, siblings Sam and Kris are completely consumed by their devices as their father sets up a pillow fort and invites them to play Lotería. His invitation is met with a resounding “NO.” When the internet goes out, Sam and Kris are outraged. Where is their Dad to fix it?! The kids soon discover that the pillow fort is a magical portal to the world of Lotería and their father is trapped inside the game. Sam and Kris set out to bring him back, but Lotería will not let him go so easily. Conceived as an interactive experience, ¡Lotería: Game On! invites the audience to join Sam and Kris as they play to win back their father. When: Noon -1 p.m. (Kermés), 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Loteria Reading), 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. (Kermés) First 100 people to RSVP will receive reserved seating for the staged reading segment of the event! CCAE Theatricals on Facebook / Instagram

This year is the 27th annual Mission Hills Garden Walk with the theme "A Garden Walk through Time." Each year different homeowners' gardens are open to the public. This year there are 12 gardens on the Walk. In many yards there will be musicians performing and watercolor artists painting. The first garden is at Grant TK - 8 school, where there is also a morning performance by the school's band and a Bazaar of San Diego artisans explaining and selling their crafts. Tickets are available online at www.missionhillsgardenclub.org Mission Hills Garden Club on Facebook / Instagram

The three-time Olympic champion improved on her record time for a female runner in the one mile, set two years ago, but couldn't get under 4-minute mark.

Upcycle Your Own Item! Learn to Carve & Block Print! Choose from: Sat, January 9, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. -OR- Sat, February 6, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Have you ever wanted to print your own designs on shirts and bags?! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of relief printing! Students will learn to design and carve their own linoleum stamp and block print an image onto fabric. We invite you to upcycle fabric from your own wardrobe or home for this class, so grab a well-loved favorite item or something that could use a fun refresh and begin imagining some fun designs you might carve and print! Because this class focuses on upcycling, please bring your own fabric to block print on. This can be clothing, a tote bag or something else. You may bring more than one item and the instructor can help you choose which to print on in class. We recommend you avoid fabrics that are especially thin, like satins and silks. All other tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied for use. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Upcycling | Lino Carving & Block Printing San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Brad Pitt is in the driver's seat this week in F1, while M3GAN 2.0 follows up on the surprise 2022 hit about a killer robot. After something referred to as the "bad thing" occurs, an English professor confronts the emotional fallout in Sorry, Baby.

Jim Obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage in all 50 states, reflects on the decision 10 years later and the LGBTQ community's current civil rights fight.

NATO's summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday has been described as "transformational" and "historic."

The winter series opens on Sunday, January 26, with the return of celebrated Venezuelan pianist-composer-arranger Edward Simon, joined by his longtime trio members bassist Reuben Rogers (also known for his work with Charles Lloyd) and drummer Adam Cruz (also known for his work with Danilo Pérez). Simon’s last Athenaeum performance as a leader was with his project Femeninas: Songs of Latin American Women, which featured vocalist Magos Herrera. He returns to the library to celebrate the release of a new trio album, Latin American Songbook, vol. 2, which has a special focus on the Afro-Caribbean musical traditions of his native Venezuela. Simon is well known to Athenaeum audiences from his high-energy performance last summer with guitarist-vocalist Camila Meza and past appearances with the SFJAZZ Collective and the Steel House trio with Scott Colley and Brian Blade. JazzTimes commented, “[Simon] may be the most complete creative artist … among many important jazz pianists from the Caribbean and South America.” DownBeat commented, “One of the strongest pianists of his generation, with intuitive empathy and drum-like ingenuity, Simon solos compositionally with passionate elegance.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0126 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook