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Join us on Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Inspired by the piece Medicine Woman (1993) by Beverly Buchanan, on display in MCASD’s new exhibition For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability, we will make sculptures using recycled materials, popsicle sticks, clay, and seeds that will blossom into plants. Art Activity: Create your own sprouting sculpture and learn about the cycles of life. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore works from MCASD's new exhibition For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability through a kid friendly tour. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go, Ms. Katia Graham From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,enjoy music by a local DJ, a cozy book nook, sketching with water, and book recommendations from the Librarian on the Go. Participate in a communal art project on McGrath Terrace and create a sprouting sculpture. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/play-day-10-13 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. This episode investigates the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences, spanning technology, engineering, biology, math, and the climate emergency. Nature, space, algorithms, and more serve as inspiration for artists connecting their work to the world around them, from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico to the computer science labs of MIT to NASA.

Thomas' work puts Black women front and center. "We've been supportive characters for far too long," she says. "I would describe my art as radically shifting notions of beauty by reclaiming space."

LEARN. CONNECT. GET INSPIRED. MAKE. The Crafter’s Retreat is an in-person event that gives makers of all levels the opportunity to disconnect from daily life, dive into the art of slow crafting, and handcraft beautiful projects from start to finish. Over 300 crafters will meet, mingle with, and learn from talented artists in various mediums. Workshops range from fiber art to wood carving to wax resist—there is something new for everyone. Outside of our creative time together, we’re hosting special events to enjoy, including sunrise yoga, a Saturday evening happy hour, community dinner meet-ups, and special sponsored surprises. Visit: The Crafters Retreat The Crafters Box on Instagram and Facebook

The announcement to revoke visas is the most drastic move yet to curtail the numbers of international students studying in the U.S.

Local horror-comedy darlings Dad Skeleton return with their freakiest and funniest variety show yet. Featuring some thrilling sketch comedy, improv, drag, and general comedic brilliance, you’ll laugh until your head falls off.* *You are responsible for locating your own disembodied head. Featuring: Improv from Jackie: The Improvised Martial Arts Movie JACKIE is an improvised martial arts movie in the style of Jackie Chan. Joel Arriola and Brandon Hensgens bonded their shared love of Jackie Chan and wanted to bring a new physical show to the stage with LIVE foley effects. Martial Arts experience: None. Falling experience: Loads. Improv experience: Yes. @jackiechanimprov Comedic Bits and Brilliance by David Bowers Dave Bowers credits his comedic style to his time studying comedy and improv at the Annoyance in New York. Inspired by the solo comedy art pieces, variety shows, and loose bits seen across the North Brooklyn comedy scene, Dave brings his East Coast antics to Southern California. @daidbro23 And a sketch comedy headliner by us, Dad Skeleton. About Dad Skeleton: Dad Skeleton is a comedy collective based in San Diego from the minds of Jacob Rozansky and Paige Oberholtzer. With a carousel of incredible local actors and performers, they bring fresh, hilarious theatricality to the White Family Next Stage. From giant cigarettes to spitting up blood, they use every element of the theater to deliver a memorable performance.

The 'RuPaul Drag Race' winner talks about drag and the world premiere of 'Velour: A Drag Spectacular' at La Jolla Playhouse.

The New York City debut from the British soul singer counters the prevailing narrative around her. As she guided fans in spiritual healing, she did it as she has her whole career: on her own terms.

PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.