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Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. –11 a.m. July 7–11 (5 days, 10 total hours of instruction) AAC Classroom All claws on deck! Let your imagination run wild to create fanciful creatures, ferocious animals, fang-tastic monsters, and furry pets - or invent a creature of your very own! Students will start with a drawing then bring creatures to life. Starting with a ball of clay, students will learn the basics of clay sculpting with just a few tools. To ensure safety, no sharp tools will be involved in creature-making. Beginner-friendly! No pottery experience is necessary. Max students: 10 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-7 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Four new exhibitions at Mingei International Museum celebrate multicultural folk art, craft, and design. "Fashioning an Icon" explores the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression. On View: April 5 - Sept. 7, 2025 "Student Craft 2025" highlights local high school student work on the theme: What makes an icon? On View: April 5 - Aug. 17, 2025 "Historic Footprints" recontextualizes Native American ledger drawings, presenting both historic works as well as contemporary ledger drawings by numerous artists. On View: April 12 - Aug. 17, 2025 "Across the Spooniverse" presents over 100 spoons from across the globe. On View: April 12 - Aug. 17, 2025 Visit: https://mingei.org/exhibitions Museum Hours: Closed Monday. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. + Friday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

“You realise that this is not usual. This is not just two good pianists playing together. They sense each other’s most small, individual little bit of interpretation.” — Sir Neville Marriner Visit: https://arthurandlucasjussen.com/ Lucas and Arthur Jussen on Facebook / Instagram

The National Endowment for Arts had promised over $300,000 in grants to San Diego arts organizations. Now, those funds are on hold, leaving the future of many programs uncertain.

Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center located in San Diego, California invites the community to its “Valley Vibes” summer concert series featuring a lineup of some of the area’s most talented musicians with performances on Mondays and Wednesdays (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) now through September 1st in the AMC Theatres Court. Artists include popular performers such as David Shyde, Helena Holleran, Whitney Shay, Rachel Jay, Kai Kalama, Jemille Vialet, Fredie Walton, Jesse Ray Smith, Lee Coulter, and more, each sharing their own unique styles of rock, pop, blues, contemporary, easy listening and jazz music. July 7th: David Shyde Visit: https://www.acousticspottalent.com/event/mission-valley-david-shyde-7 David Shyde on Instagram and Facebook

Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center located in San Diego, California invites the community to its “Valley Vibes” summer concert series featuring a lineup of some of the area’s most talented musicians with performances on Mondays and Wednesdays (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) now through September 1st in the AMC Theatres Court. Artists include popular performers such as David Shyde, Helena Holleran, Whitney Shay, Rachel Jay, Kai Kalama, Jemille Vialet, Fredie Walton, Jesse Ray Smith, Lee Coulter, and more, each sharing their own unique styles of rock, pop, blues, contemporary, easy listening and jazz music. July 5th: Kevin Ryan Visit: https://www.acousticspottalent.com/event/mission-valley-kevin-ryan Kevin Ryan on Instagram and Facebook

Cassie B, a powerhouse performer and recording artist, will perform a mix of party music, ranging from Taylor Swift and the latest Top 40 hits to nostalgic music from the past. She has headlined stages across Southern California and performed at major venues, such as Petco Park and The Rady Shell. Come prepared to dance your heart out with Cassie B and her band. Guests are invited to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnics. Take-out meals are available across the street at Poki Bowl or from a selection of food trucks. Cassie B on Facebook / Instagram

Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center located in San Diego, California invites the community to its “Valley Vibes” summer concert series featuring a lineup of some of the area’s most talented musicians with performances on Mondays and Wednesdays (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) now through September 1st in the AMC Theatres Court. Artists include popular performers such as David Shyde, Helena Holleran, Whitney Shay, Rachel Jay, Kai Kalama, Jemille Vialet, Fredie Walton, Jesse Ray Smith, Lee Coulter, and more, each sharing their own unique styles of rock, pop, blues, contemporary, easy listening and jazz music. July 2nd: Kai Kalama Visit: https://www.acousticspottalent.com/event/mission-valley-kai-kalama-2 Kai Kalama on Instagram

Open auditions will be held on April 27 from noon - 4 p.m. at the Junior Seau Community Center meeting room to cast actors and crew for a musical, theatrical performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, in June. The play is about a future Solarpunk fantasy world where love, friendship, and betrayal rock the peaceful utopian lifestyle. All ages are welcome, and theatre majors are encouraged to audition. This performance is part of a research project into the benefits of theatrical arts for community health and well-being. The study's results will be published and may provide empirical support for the importance of expenditures in community resources like public broadcasting. Bring a one-minute dialogue and one minute of a song. Dancers bring dancing shoes. Visit: www.dscearcemiles.org/believe

Premieres Mondays, July 14 - Aug. 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. The competition returns to Nashville with eight talented home cooks showcasing their signature recipes each week. After eight weeks of cherished recipes and heartfelt stories, one home cook will be crowned the winner! We have a local San Diego contestant!