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Join us in community as we celebrate the powerful exhibition "Chicanismo and the Art of Resistance: The Legacy of Ricardo Favela and the RCAF" We’ll mark the closing with delicious food, a special screening of "Pilots de Aztlán," and an engaging panel discussion. Let’s honor this incredible exhibit curated by Tina Favela and Eddie Salas! Saturday, May 17 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. CPMCC (1960 National Ave) ••• Acompáñanos a celebrar en comunidad la poderosa exposición Chicanismo y el Arte de la Resistencia: El Legado de Ricardo Favela y el RCAF Cerraremos con comida deliciosa, la proyección especial de Pilots de Aztlán y un panel de discusión muy especial. ¡Vamos a honrar esta increíble exhibición curada por Tina Favela y Eddie Salas! Sábado 17 de mayo 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. CPMCC (1960 National Ave)

"FABULOUS FIBER" is a dazzling celebration of textile artistry, where tradition meets innovation in a vibrant display of texture, color, and creativity. This immersive exhibition brings together contemporary works crafted with both time-honored and cutting-edge techniques, from quilting and tufting to felting, embroidery, weaving, beading, crochet, basketry, and beyond. Each piece breathes new life into fiber art, transforming familiar crafts into bold, modern expressions. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the 13th annual Mass Creativity Day at The New Children’s Museum—a free, family-friendly event that brings our community together through art, culture, and creativity. Enjoy free admission to the Museum all day, and head over to Museum Park across the street for music, movement, and hands-on art activities for all ages. This year’s Mass Creativity theme, Rooted Futures, invites us to imagine inclusive, joyful, and just futures grounded in identity and community. We're thrilled to collaborate with LA–based artist Natalie M. Godinez (she/her) to bring this vision to life. What to Expect: - Live music and dance performances - Interactive art-making activities for all ages - Booths celebrating our 2025 community partners + more - Food trucks featuring local favorites - Community art displays from our May workshops Visit: https://thinkplaycreate.org/learn/community-programs/mass-creativity/mass-creativity-2025/ The New Children's Museum on Instagram and Facebook

$33-$102 including fees (face value $27.50-$85). CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE is the perfect way to make memories you’ll cherish for years to come! Join Ms. Appleberry, JJ, Cody, Nina and Cece for a lively Melon Patch musical adventure in this exciting touring production. This interactive live show brings CoComelon’s vibrant world to life, inviting families to sing, dance, and play together. With beloved characters, delightful surprises, and favorite songs like “Wheels on the Bus,” “Animal Dance,” and “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” it’s a celebration of connection and childhood wonder. Don’t miss the chance to share the magic of your child’s very first live show! Sensory Notice: This show contains Flashing Lights, Haze (Fog), and Confetti Meet the Characters of CoCoMelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE! (post-show add-on experience) $55 In this exclusive post show experience, you and your family will have the opportunity to make a lasting memory of your visit by taking a photo alongside Ms. Appleberry and JJ! Here’s how it works: Photo Experience ticket purchasers should go to the Will Call window at the Box Office on the show day to pick up their photo experience passes and after-show instructions. Each adult and child in a group must have a Photo Experience ticket to attend and participate in the Photo Experience. The Photo Experience will start shortly after the end of show. Please make sure to bring your camera, as you will want to capture every moment. Click here to purchase tickets to the post-show Photo Experience. ALL attendees at the post-show Photo Experience must also have a ticket to the 2 p.m. show. CoComelon On Tour on Facebook / Instagram

The first annual Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival is coming up in Escondido. Plus, where to find the best in Asian cinema and your weekend preview.

Hosted by: Lorraine Cote Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: oma-online.org/membership/ Visit: oma-online.org/events/plein-air-paint-out-with-oma-artist-alliance-oceanside-harbor/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Hosted by: Lorraine Cote It’s just beautiful all along the lake shore with water fowl, children, and lovely water vistas. Parking is $3 (bring ones) and restrooms are available. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art Visit: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Hope’s distinct approach expands Southern California painting traditions that invite us to interpret silent stories, and contemplate the visual whispers of time, place, and the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions. Join artist Fredric Hope for an in-gallery talk on his work, artistic practice, the roles of creativity and curiosity, and his approach to visual storytelling. Visit: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14148/

Goldenpalooza has landed! Live Music + Art + Family Fun Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Golden Hill Recreation Center for a brand-new music and arts festival celebrating our local creative community! Entry to the event is FREE. Enjoy live music, local vendors, a Kids Zone, interactive art stations, food, and so much more — all benefiting Golden Hill UTK-8, our neighborhood public school. Pre-order your Art Experience Passes + Event Shirts now at goldenpaloozasd.com to save time, save money, and support the cause! Goldenpalooza SD on Instagram

Another departure from the Kennedy Center: Composer, pianist, educator and bandleader Jason Moran announced on social media that he is no longer the artistic director for jazz. Moran joined the Kennedy Center in 2011.