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Brian Feldman has long been fascinated by Twitter's efforts to contextualize trending topics with short descriptions. So he documented more than 450 from this year and put them in a public archive.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Illumination 2.0”, juried by award-winning artist, Geoffrey Allen. The water-based media exhibition runs June 30 – July 31, 2022 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, July 1, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Thurs-Sun, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

Don’t miss the free Downtown Chula Vista Block Party on Friday, July 8, from 4 to 9 p.m. on historic Third Avenue between E Street and Park Way. This kick-off to summer event will feature a low rider car show, multiple vendors, live music, entertainment, children’s fun zone, and more. A highlight of the event will be recognition of Chula Vista Champions for their diverse contributions to the community at 5 p.m. on the Main Stage near E Street. The City will recognize more than 3,000 individuals/groups for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other community, scholastic and athletic achievements. In addition to the above activities, at 6:40 p.m., there will be a San Diego Padres Watch Party on a giant screen located on the corner of Third Avenue and Davidson Street. The Padres vs Giants game also will be aired in many Third Avenue businesses. Several food and snack trucks will be on hand for food purchases or visit one of the many restaurants or breweries along Third Avenue. The Sesame Place Children’s Fun Zone will have activities for the little ones and a Prize Patrol will be giving random lucky winners two free tickets to Sesame Place. You better know your Sesame Street trivia to win! City of Chula Vista on Facebook + Instagram

Gelson’s is hosting a virtual ice cream tasting event featuring delicious flavors from Rori’s Artisanal Creamery and Kula Desserts on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 6 p.m. Taste the mouthwatering treats with guidance from Rori Trovato, founder of Rori’s, and Libby Lefanowicz, founder of Kula. In order to attend the virtual event, customers must RSVP by purchasing an Ice Cream Party Pack for $29.99, typically a $50.00 value. Attendees can expect to relish in the flavors in the Ice Cream Party Pack which include Kula’s Lava Cake & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pints and Rori’s Salted Caramel & Vanilla Bean Pints. Attendees must pre-pay for the Party Pack and RSVP for the event here! Pick-up for the ice cream is available on July 20 and July 21 at Gelson’s Pacific Beach, Carlsbad, and Del Mar locations. Socials: Rori's Artisanal Creamery: Facebook | Instagram Kula: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

*located across from the main campus at the Extended Learning Building This lab based at the University of Buffalo brings an art and science duo to campus. This program includes a talk about the dynamic history and future of art fused with science with bio-artist Paul Vanouse and scientist Solon Morse. A hands-on workshop will give students the opportunity to create art with biology and experimental imaging methods. Vanouse has been working in emerging media forms since 1990 and is the recipient of prestigious international awards. Co-helming the Coalesce Center for Biological Art and collaborating on several art science projects, Morse guides artists through genomics and analysis. The duo will share insights with the CSUSM community on fostering art and science in shared laboratory and creative spaces. Co-sponsor: Innovation Hub Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Father Joe Carroll, a San Diego icon for his work helping the unsheltered, died this weekend at 80. Plus, the pandemic impacted the Latinas workforce harder than any other groups and a new report highlights the inequities that San Diego Latinas face in the workplace. Also, the Colorado River is tapped out. A prolonged warming and drying trend has pushed the nation’s two largest reservoirs to record lows. In addition, a newly completed rock barrier through the Delta in Contra Costa County is expected to help preserve water for millions as drought conditions worsen in the state. And, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued new guidelines that he hopes will strengthen accountability and transparency in investigations of shootings involving law enforcement. Finally, a preview of the relaunched “Cinema Junkie” podcast, which took a quarantine break.

The Twitter competitor made the surprise announcement Monday, coming days after Ye's accounts on Twitter and Instagram were locked over a string of antisemitic posts

Join us for a fun outdoor painting class as we paint "Blue Moonrise" while you sip your favorite adult beverage at The Lafayette Hotel. Date | Tuesday, April 26th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Purchase tickets here! $45 per person including canvas, paint and tools Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. All ages are welcome at this event. You're sure to enjoy a fun and creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece! You'll be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by fun and entertaining artist and instructor, Darrin Fuller. We encourage artistic freedom! Alter the painting to fit your own style and use as many or as few of the paint colors available. All materials and supplies are provided. No experience necessary. For details and to purchase your tickets, visit website https://paintingandvino.com/event/blue-moonrise-lafayette-hotel-swim-club-bungalows-2/

Come watch Apollon Musagete Quartet with Garrick Ohlsson perform J.S. Bach, Schubert & Shostakovich at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center on Oct 8, at 7:30 P.M. Follow them on social media! Facebook + Spotify

Thursday's GDP report shows the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.6% in July, August and September, after shrinking in the first half of the year.