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From the gallery: Join us May 13th 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. for “Bodegón Contemporáneo Fronterizo,” new works by Pablo Castañeda. Pablo Castañeda @castaneda.pablo: born in Mexicali, the capital city of Baja California, in 1973. Castañeda has shown throughout the United States and internationally. The new exhibition “Bodegón Contemporáneo Fronterizo” will be the artist's first solo exhibition in San Diego. Related links: Bread and Salt | Instagram

The tentative plan includes a possible cease-fire, release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, and a new Palestinian leadership that spans Gaza and West Bank territories.

From the gallery: Wendell Kling transforms the Athenaeum's gallery and windows with light, color, and cut paper silhouetted imagery to create a peaceful, contemplative retreat. Taking inspiration from temples of various belief systems, A Coruscating Sanctuary provides a platform for the activities that take place within. Kineto-luminescent furnishings and lights orient participants to the central “altar” and matching lectern. Here, the sanctuary invites visitors to participate in quiet reflection, readings, and occasional activations in the exchange of philosophies through poetry, sound, movement, and performance. Wendell M. Kling is a Southern California based interdisciplinary artist and educator. Kling's work is grounded in contemporary interdisciplinary practice that often incorporates sculptural objects with two-dimensional media, installation, performance, and film. The artist received a BA and MFA in studio art from UCSD in 1989 and 2000 respectively and has exhibited locally and nationally at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, Ship in the Woods, Bread & Salt, Art Basel Miami (2005), Thrust Projects in New York, and MAK Center for Art and Architecture in Los Angeles. Kling is currently professor of sculpture and new genres at San Diego Mesa College. Events: Opening Reception: Friday, May 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Gallery Walk-through: Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.; free admission Artist Talk: Thursday, June 15, 6:30 p.m.; Tickets: $15/$20/$5 Exhibition activations: Poetry Reading on Friday, May 19, at 6 PM, with poet Adrian Arancibia Poetry and Contrabass on Saturday, May 27, at 2 PM, with poet Jerome Rothenberg and poet and bassist Mark Dresser Musical Performance on Friday, June 2, at 6 PM, with musician Sam Lopez Related links: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram | Facebook

The Pentagon is finishing a review of its policies regarding suicide, and although the number of military suicides declined slightly last year, it remains a major problem. In other news, a legal expert talked to KPBS about what may have led to the San Diego County District Attorney’s decision to not charge three former Aztec football players for an alleged gang rape off campus. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

In this innovative concert we take a musical journey depicting the passing of a day, each short piece representing its progress—from sunrise all the way to the sparkling moonlight. We conclude with Mozart’s masterful string quintet in c minor, which he himself described as “night music.” Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano; Steven Copes, Erin Keefe, Blake Pouliot, violins; Rebecca Albers, Maiya Papach, Masumi Per Rostad, Itsuki Yamamoto*, violas; Oliver Herbert, cello; Timothy Cobb, bass; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anton Rist, clarinet; Roman Rabinovich, piano; Julie Smith-Phillips, harp *Fellowship Artist

From the organizers: Prepare to be transported into the realm of La Lucha, created by award-winning designer David I. Reynoso of Optika Moderna (WOW Festival's sold-out hits Waking La Llorona and Las Quinceañeras) and inspired by the high-flying maneuvers of Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling. In this Without Walls world-premiere immersive experience — a partnership between La Jolla Playhouse and MCASD — mysterious opticians will guide you into a realm of forbidden loves, dangerous secrets and ringside thrills. Secure your spot now and join this adventure, named by No Proscenium as one of the most-anticipated works of 2023! Performance run: April 27 - June 4, 2023 Where: MCASD's Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building in Downtown (1100 Kettner Blvd.) For information about parking, performance length and more details, please consult the FAQs of this experience here. 60 minutes with an added Cantina experience at the end for cocktails and light bites. For the best experience, please plan at least 2 hours for this immersive event. Recommended for ages 15 and over. VIP experience for ages 21+. Please note: Tickets will be sold for secure purchase through Fever, our official ticketing partner for La Lucha. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram | Facebook MCASD on Instagram | Facebook Optika Moderna on Instagram

Brahms and Mahler face hope and loss in two very different ways—Brahms with his ravishing and intimate horn trio (featuring the principal horn of the Berlin Philharmonic, Stefan Dohr) and Mahler with a grand and epic work, essentially a symphony for two singers and orchestra, heard here in an arrangement for chamber orchestra of virtuoso players and two of the world’s finest singers, all led by maestro Alan Gilbert.

From the La Jolla Music Society: This festival we delight in the unknown, the surprising and the unexpected. In that spirit, music director Inon Barnatan has created a concert program for opening night that will not be disclosed in advance and which, like an Omakase meal at a sushi restaurant, invites you to trust the chef to create an unforgettable experience. Superstar conductor Alan Gilbert, principal conductor of Hamburg’s Elbephilharmonie and former music director of the New York Philharmonic, leads an all-star cast of musicians in an unmissable program of chamber and orchestral works, including a virtuosic showstopper, a lush symphony, and an iconic piano concerto.

San Diego is dependent on the military and the military is dependent on San Diego. The military is the largest economic driver in San Diego, with 25% of GRP, twice the size of tourism. Come hear about how this important and symbiotic relationship works and get an update on the current status of the NAVWAR redevelopment, one of San Diego's most impactful real estate development opportunities. Join Greg Geisen, NAVWAR revitalization project manager at Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) and moderator, Stath Karras, executive director of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate for a presentation and fireside chat on the NAVWAR revitalization. Ticket Details: General Registration- $85.00, USD Real Estate Alumni Association Members- $42.50, USD Students- $10.00, 10 Seat Bundle- $700.00, Five Seat Bundle $400.00

VOXVOXVOX is the final installment in our monthly series of experimental concerts at Bread & Salt. Local singers Michelle Gallardo-Arias, Mariana Flores Bucio, Jonathan Nussman and Miguel Zazueta will present an evening of contemporary solo works that explore the expressive possibilities of the unaccompanied human voice. VOXOXVOX is a concert of works that zero in on the sound of the human voice and explore its boundless lyrical, expressive, instrumental and percussive qualities. Curated by Jonathan Nussman, these works free the singer from the confines of traditional accompaniment, unlocking each individual artist’s creativity by combining new and familiar sounds in surprising ways. The concert features singers from San Diego and Tijuana, including sopranos Michelle Gallardo-Arias and Mariana Flores Bucio, baritone Jonathan Nussman, and tenor Miguel Zazueta. This eclectic program includes music by Carolyn Chen, Gilda Lyons, Georges Apperghis, and a world premiere by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Roger Reynolds. In addition to the live performances, an installation by local painter Stacie Birky Greene will be on display in space. Stay Connected with Bread & Salt Art Gallery on Instagram.