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Praised by the New Yorker as “the most significant bassist this country has produced since the advent of Charles Mingus and Flea,” Meshell Ndegeocello has survived the best and worst of what a career in music has to offer. She eschewed genre for originality, celebrity for longevity, and musical trends for musical truths. Fans have come to expect the unexpected and follow her on sojourns into soul, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rock, all bound by the search for love, justice, respect, and resolution. Meshell Ndegeocello on Facebook / Instagram

Across the country, some 50 bald eagle nests fitted with cameras broadcast up-close views of raptor family life. Every spring, as eggs hatch and eaglets grow, these cameras rake in millions of views.

Brokers Gallery Open Mic night, let your creativity shine in Downtown San Diego’s latest hub for art, music, and creative expression. Join us at Brokers Gallery for Open Mic Night, an evening where creativity shines inside one of Downtown San Diego’s emerging cultural art spaces. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or performer of any kind, this is your stage. Appox 8 minutes per performer. Step into our intimate, artist-run space with deep roots in the downtown creative community — a room built by artists, for artists. Come share your voice, connect, and be part of a growing cultural scene. Location: Brokers Building Gallery 525 C Street, Suite 2, San Diego, CA 92101 Time: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Artist sign-ups at 7 - 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Entry: General Admission: $15 — includes one drink ticket Performer Entry: Donation based. Parking: Validated flat-fee parking $8 is available at LAZ Parking - 5th and Broadway - 1026 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101. Please use your credit/debit card to enter the garage we will provide you with a validation ticket at the event which will be scanned when exiting the garage to avail of our $8 flat rate. This is a 2 minute walk from our venue. We are also conveniently located directly on the 5th avenue trolley line. Broker's Building Art Gallery Board (BBAGB) on Facebook / Instagram

"Good Writing" is a new book by married writers Anne Lamott and Neal Allen, guiding writers through a series of rules about the craft of putting a sentence together — and above all, being curious. The pair will speak in San Diego on April 1.

North County’s biggest vegan food festival showcasing the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring an incredible lineup of vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. Presented by Viridian Productions. 70+ Vendors | Live DJs | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome | Free Nearby Parking Indulge in an unparalleled selection of food and drinks from around the world including Pizza, BBQ, Donuts, Sushi, Ice Cream, Fysh Tacos, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Bao, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Curries and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of unique products, crafts and services. The Oceanside Vegan Food Festival is held next to the Civic Center in downtown Oceanside. Meet up with your favorite people to sample delicious eats, groove to the DJs and enjoy a day of sun, food and fun. In between bites, shop a large selection of local art, products, and services. PARKING: There is a free parking garage on Ditmar St and Civic Center Dr. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Learn more: https://viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

We reflect on a headline-filled week following a special election, National City's rejection of a controversial biofuel depot and a season of arts reporting from our colleagues with "The Finest."

Join us in Encinitas for even more ways to interact with contemporary art! Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA San Diego / North expands on our 2025-2026 exhibition season theme, "On Healing." The exhibitions are part of a year-long exploration of the ways artists address the various socio-cultural wounds revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, the associated programs and events seek to explore how art can serve as a vital tool for mental, physical, emotional, and community wellbeing. Weekly Wellness Saturdays will take place most Saturdays throughout the year during ICA San Diego’s open hours (Noon – 5 p.m.), and includes: 1–2 p.m.: A rotating healing session hosted by a local facilitator 2:15–3:15 p.m.: A complimentary tour of the current exhibition in its Lower and Upper Pavilions, the outdoor garden, and Sculpture Trail 3:30–4:30 p.m.: A rotating healing session hosted by a local facilitator 12–5 p.m.: An all ages art-making activity related to this year’s "On Healing" season 12–5 p.m.: Complimentary admission to ICA / North’s exhibitions Admission to Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA / North is free, and a donation will be suggested for healing activities, and made directly to the facilitator. (Sep. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20): 1 p.m.: Energy Medicine for Self-Care with Noriko Whitfield — A gentle 1-hour outdoor self-care workshop designed to help you feel calmer, more energized, and balanced. Using simple, body-centered energy techniques like breathwork, meridian tapping, and movement, this class supports hormone health, emotional well-being, and digestion. No experience is needed. Just come ready to learn easy tools you can use daily to reduce stress, boost vitality, and reconnect with your inner calm. 3:30 p.m.: SOULscape Mindful Movement Meditation with Soultry Sisters— Are you looking for a practice to quiet your mind, ground your body, and elevate your spirit? Join us for SOULscape, a movement-based healing and communal practice led by the Soultry Sisters Arts + Wellness Collective. The session will include mindful movement meditation incorporating breathing, visualization, and creative movement, as well as journaling and collective reflection. In doing so, we will participate in a soft space for folks to embody rest, foster creative flourishing, and connect with the community. ICA San Diego / North in Encinitas is open Saturdays & Sundays, Noon – 5 p.m. RSVP to a Weekly Wellness Saturday! Donations made at time of RSVP or upon check-in will go to ICA San Diego, and a QR code and cash box will be available at the healing activity for donations to healing facilitators. ICA San Diego - Website / Facebook / Instagram

The El Gamal family has been held in ICE detention for more than 320 days. They are not alone: the number of immigrants who've been in ICE detention for over a year has skyrocketed.

"Spanish creative outfit Burnin’ Percebes cement their place as auteurs of the absurd.” — Variety "Unpredictable sci-fi comedy dismantling the façades of everyday life." — Fangoria After a night of partying, David drunkenly falls from a terrace while his friend Juan watches helplessly. David’s body hits a car hood and shatters into a thousand pieces. Since no one else seems shocked by this, Juan sets out to discover what happened, finding himself immersed in a labyrinth of fleeting romances, unbreakable friendships and pianos falling from the sky. "THE FANTASTIC GOLEM AFFAIRS" premiered at the 26th Málaga Film Festival in Spain. In North America, it was selected for Fantastic Fest in the U.S. and Canada’s Fantasia Film Festival, prestigious genre-focused events known for showcasing innovative and unconventional films. Directed by duo Burnin’ Percebes (Juan González & Nando Martínez) Cult Comedians of the Spanish New Wave Featuring rising star Brays Efe (best known as the star of the hit series Paquita Salas) Luis Tosar (highly acclaimed and award-winning Spanish actor), and Anna Castillo (Goya-winning actress) Visit: 'The Fantastic Golem Affairs'

Around 300 county employees volunteer for the pre-dawn count each year, but it takes more — around 1,700 — total volunteers to be effective in the count, which runs from 4-8 a.m.