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Julie Delpy patron of the 6th edition of the San Diego French Film Festival A special focus on women’s voices and stories from across the Francophone world marks the 6th edition. Presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, the San Diego French Film Festival returns for its sixth edition from May 3 to 7, 2026, at THE LOT La Jolla and the Carlsbad City Library. This year’s theme celebrates women’s voices and stories in francophone cinema, featuring a powerful selection of French-language films (with English subtitles) that highlight women’s perspectives and creative talent from across the French-speaking world. The Festival is honored to welcome Julie Delpy as Patron of its sixth edition. An internationally acclaimed actor, director, and screenwriter, Delpy has appeared in more than 30 films and received nominations for three César Awards and two Academy Awards. Her latest film, "Meet the Barbarians" ("Les Barbares"), which she directed and stars in, will be presented on May 4, followed by an in-person Q&A. “This year’s festival highlights the diversity, creativity, and strength of women’s voices in francophone cinema,” said Julie Ripoll, Executive Director of the Alliance Française San Diego. “We are proud to welcome internationally acclaimed filmmakers and offer San Diego audiences the opportunity to experience these powerful stories and engage directly with the artists behind them.” Distinguished guests include Adrien Frier, Consul of France in Los Angeles; music director Victor le Masne, producer Marianne Maddalena; directors Erige Sehiri, Nathan Ambrosioni, and André Nerman; actor Caroline Amiguet; and Clay Epstein, founder of Film Mode Entertainment, who will moderate discussions. Festival Highlights Featuring films from Canada, Cameroon, Tunisia, France, and the USA, with directors of Vietnamese, Congolese, and Italian heritage, the Festival selection highlights the rich cultural and artistic diversity of the francophone world. Opening Night Gala – May 3 The Festival opens with "Colors of Time" ("La Venue de l’avenir," 2025), directed by Cédric Klapisch, a luminous portrait of women across generations. The screening will be followed by a red-carpet gala reception with champagne, live entertainment, and French DJs. In Conversation with Julie Delpy – May 4 "Meet the Barbarians" ("Les Barbares," 2024), directed by and starring Julie Delpy, is a bold and satirical exploration of community, identity, and belonging. With sharp wit and a distinctly female perspective, the film examines prejudice and the vital role women play in shaping social change. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the filmmaker. Stories of Love and Resilience – May 5 "The One I Loved" ("Moi qui t’aimais"), directed by Diane Kurys, reflects on the life of Simone Signoret. That evening, "Promised Sky" ("Promis le ciel"), directed by Erige Sehiri, presents a powerful story of exile and solidarity. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. Young audiences and Filmmaker Spotlight – May 6 The animated feature "The Sacred Cave" ("La Grotte sacrée") introduces young audiences to African storytelling traditions. "Later, Out of Love" ("Les Enfants vont bien"), directed by Nathan Ambrosioni, offers an intimate portrait of motherhood and independence, followed by a Q&A with the director. Closing Night – May 7 The Festival concludes with "Welcome to Iceland" ("Bienvenue en Islande"), directed by André Nerman, a moving story of maternal courage filmed in part in San Diego, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. At THE LOT La Jolla, audiences can also experience Summer Beats (Ma Frère), directed by Lise Akoka and Romane Guéret, a vibrant coming-of-age story. For updates on the film schedule, guest appearances, and ticket sales, follow the San Diego French Film Festival on Instagram (@sdfrenchfilmfestival) and Facebook (@sdfrenchfilmfestival) or subscribe to the newsletter of the Alliance Francaise San Diego on www.afsandiego.org About the San Diego French Film Festival The San Diego French Film Festival debuted in 2021 as a fully online event. In 2022, the festival embraced a hybrid format, drawing 150 attendees and featuring special guests such as actress Eugenia Kuzmina and producer Clay Epstein. The 2023 edition expanded to a three-day in-person event, welcoming around 300 guests and showcasing appearances by actors Laura Weissbecker and Mehdi Ajroudi and Grammy Award-winning musician Nathalie Bonin. The 2024 edition continued this upward momentum, presenting a four-day celebration of cinema with an engaging lineup of films and guest speakers, including Academy Awards Oscar Producer Antoine de Cazotte. In 2025, the festival celebrated Love in all its form, and welcomed actor Max Boublil and film director Gregory Boutboul. Sponsors of the event include Platinum Sponsors Villa Albertine - Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, City of San Diego Gold Sponsors Le Petit Journal Los Angeles, The LOT, Lycee Français de San Diego, events.com, San Diego French American School, Au Clair de Lune, City of Carlsbad Silver Sponsors: Ingrid Pasco, Film Mode Entertainment, Jonville Team, Rove Concepts, Francaise Le Shop, Jonathan Le Salon, TV5 Monde Bronze Sponsors: Clotilde French Bookstore, Desserts by Clement, Cuisinery, Language Academy, The Maids San Diego, Huttopia, Grande Colonial, Savory Farms, All Coastal Dental, Elle Jauffret, Lotzof Orthodontics Partners Institut Français, Vanguard Culture About the Alliance Française San Diego The Alliance Francaise San Diego was founded in 1927 and is part of a network of more than 105 chapters of Alliances in the United States and more than 830 affiliates in 128 countries on every continent. Its mission is to teach French and promote francophone cultures via social and cultural events. The Alliance Française was founded in 1883 by a group of intellectuals, including the scientist Louis Pasteur, the diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps, the writer Jules Verne, and the publisher Armand Colin, to name a few. Having an Alliance Française in San Diego is pursuing their ideal to make French shine abroad. Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This month, The New Children’s Museum is teaming up with Nickelodeon to celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants with a special, limited-time Museum takeover filled with art, play, and hands-on fun. As part of Nickelodeon’s worldwide SpongeBob birthday celebration, we’re transforming the Museum with playful experiences inspired by everyone’s favorite underwater world. From July 11-20, families can explore creative activities, discover surprises throughout the Museum, and experience new ways to think, play, and create together. Here’s what you’ll discover at NCM: - Bubble play and interactive experiences - SpongeBob-inspired artmaking activities - Slime Time pop-up experiences - Jellyfish-themed sensory play - A Museum-wide scavenger hunt - A special Color of the Day on "Loving Dragon" - Fun photo opportunities and playful surprises throughout the Museum Every corner of the Museum will have something new to discover, making this the perfect time to visit and come back for more. The Nickelodeon Takeover is included with Museum admission and free for Members. The Fun Doesn’t Stop There Our partnership with Nickelodeon continues during Comic-Con week with a special activation in the park across the street from The New Children’s Museum. While the Museum will be closed (July 21-26) during Comic-Con weekend, we’re excited to help bring this experience to our community and look forward to sharing more details soon. The New Children's Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Exhibit Included with General Admission Opening Saturday, May 23 Maritime Museum of San Diego, the 501c3 non-profit waterfront Museum with a mission to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experience by collecting, preserving, and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world, announces the opening of "Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific" Saturday, May 23, 2026 aboard the National Historic Landmark Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley. The Maritime Museum of San Diego partnered with UC San Diego curator Dr. Caroline Collins to launch the new exhibit and educational program exploring Black maritime history in the Pacific. Dr. Caroline Collins is Assistant Professor of Social and Spatial Justice in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, UC San Diego. Christina Connett Brophy, PhD, President & CEO for the Maritime Museum of San Diego is proud to support and share this special work. “The San Diego region helped inspire 'Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific' and the experience help visitors extend our understanding of the origins of Black people in America, and the essential nature of the roles they played in the maritime enterprise and American genesis.” The project Curator and Director, San Diego native Dr. Caroline Collins, charts her interest in Black people’s relationships with water and watercraft to a childhood that included regular visits to Southern California beaches. Dr. Collins is an Assistant Professor of Social and Spatial Justice in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego where she is also affiliated with the Democracy Lab, the Design Lab, the Indigenous Futures Institute, and The Scripps Center for Marine Archeology, and is a co-founder of Black Like Water, an interdisciplinary research collective at UC San Diego that examines Black relationships to the natural world. This exhibit reveals the deep and historic connection between people of African descent and the Pacific Ocean. White seafarers disproportionately populate most accounts of the United States’ maritime enterprises. Yet, from the 16th to the 20th century, Black whalers, commercial mariners, fishers, explorers, soldiers, and sailors traveled along the Pacific Coast and traversed the Pacific’s high seas. Others carried cargo across its wide expanse or worked its waterfront docks. Black people also surfed, swam, and studied the Pacific. The stories of these individuals, their impact in shaping the U.S. Pacific, and their legacy in the context of development of society and identity, are all explored in this exhibit. Dr. Collins explains “Through integrating stories of Black seafarers into the cultural narratives that define early maritime activity, including the sociocultural, economic, and political import of those activities on the Pacific region of the United States, 'Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific' represents a unique vehicle for considering the ongoing quest for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society. The immersive experience offers visitors the opportunity to re-imagine Black people’s relationships with water and watercraft. In doing so, the public will be exposed to an important yet obscured history, while expanding their understanding of Black origins in America beyond the slave ship.” Parking Information

San Diego's Digital Gym Cinema joins American Cinematheque's global film festival celebrating dark themes and exhilarating artistry.

The new jerseys feature several Day of the Dead symbols like La Catrina, marigolds and papel picado.

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet with Champagne. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. It takes place in San Diego, at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Season Finale: Sunday June 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet with Champagne after the performance) Program: Introduced by musicologist Adam Gilbert - L. BEETHOVEN: Symphony No.2 in D Major Op 36 for Piano Trio - F. CHOPIN: Grand Duo Concertant in E Major B 70 for cello & piano - K. GOLDMARK: Piano Trio No.1 in B Flat Major Op 4 "US Premiere" Performed by: DARSHAN TRIO: - VIJAY GUPTA, violin, YOSHIKA MASUDA cello, ANNE LIU, piano Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257 Le Salon de Musiques on Facebook

The $6.4 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 will be discussed, debated and amended until June 9, the city's deadline for adopting a final budget. Gloria said the nearly $120 million hole in the city's finances was built over decades of deferred maintenance, rising costs and changing priorities both in Washington and Sacramento.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: The 9th annual San Diego Book Crawl; Panda Fest; City Nature Challenge; new visual art at Deixis Gallery; Without Walls (WOW) Fest; San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase; new indie pop; a climate dance party and more.

En el episodio de hoy, el equipo de Port of Entry recuenta el camino que llevó a la creación del Proyecto de Ley AB 91 en California. Analizamos la importancia de esta nueva legislación y los retos a los que ahora se enfrenta.

Based on Marissa Stapley's 2021 crime novel, Lucky is an aggressively entertaining series about a con woman who absconds with millions of dollars — then must evade the mob and the law.