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Voz Alta 1821 Gallery presents "The Fire Every Time," a research installation by the artist duo Robyko. The opening reception is Wednesday, May 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Voz Alta 1821 Gallery. During the opening at 6:30 p.m., Navajo poet Sherwin Bitsui will read a selection of his works. This new work is the third in a series for The Alchemy Project’s Ritual #7: Burn Phoenix to Ancestral. The space will become a darkly lit multi-media environment imagining the fiery end of borders. The exhibit will be open to the public until Thursday, May 26, 2022. About the artists: Sherwin Bitsui (Diné) is originally from White Cone, Arizona, on the Navajo Reservation. He is Diné of the Todich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for the Tl’izilani (Many Goats Clan). He is the author of Shapeshift, Flood Song, and Dissolve. His honors include a Lannan Foundation Literary Fellowship and a Native Arts & Culture Foundation Arts Fellowship. He is also the recipient of a 2010 PEN Open Book Award, an American Book Award, and a Whiting Writers Award. He is on faculty at Northern Arizona University. About robyko: Based in San Diego, California, robyko is a collaborative duo: Robert J. Sanchez (rob) and Emiko René Lewis-Sanchez (ko). As “anti-career artists,” they use low-tech aesthetics, misappropriation, and faux marketing as strategies to create cultural critiques. Their artwork is part of one endeavor: The Alchemy Project (TAP). TAP began in 2004 when they developed 19 action statements, which serve as the titles and concepts for rituals. Since then, they have been investigating, analyzing, documenting, and archiving their process of inventing a poetic science of flesh and bone as a means to create “alchemy.” TAP’s Research Archives consist of numerous interdisciplinary artworks: performances, installations, videos, photos, objects, paintings, drawings, and irrational experiments. Previously, they have been a part of the following collaborative groups: BAW/TAF, Los Anthropolocos, La Pocha Nostra, Corner Liquor Store, The Infinity Lab, and Mobile Toy Theater. For more information, please visit the event's Facebook page.

Come Run, Walk & Trot on the River! San Diego River Park Foundation is excited to announce the revival of Riverfest, a family-friendly run and activities that celebrate the preservation of the San Diego River and specifically the "Western 9" (the last nine miles of the San Diego River leading to the Pacific Ocean). Riverfest is on May 22, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Come out for our 5K Run, Walk, Talk and a 1K Tot Trot hosted by Milestone Running. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite bird and show your support for our feathered friends. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers (male/non-binary and female/non-binary) along with other categories. Proceeds go towards supporting and caring for the wildlife, habitat and further research along the San Diego River.

The San Diego Women’s Chorus (SDWC), San Diego’s foremost women’s chorus, is thrilled to announce their first in-person concert since the start of the pandemic: “Here Comes the Sun,” a vibrant celebration of the power of community and a tribute to the joy of renewal and hope. This inspiring performance features an uplifting blend of songs and pieces that commemorate the resilience of our communities through the challenges of the past two years, breaking out of the confines of the digital world to bring the sound of music to the city once again. Led by Artistic Director Kathleen Hansen, the chorus will perform an eclectic slate of songs ranging from traditional choral pieces and instantly recognizable rock ‘n roll classics to a beautiful, pensive tribute to those who have been lost to the pandemic. With a blend of warmth, joy, and thoughtful remembrance, “Here Comes the Sun” showcases the diversity, strength and creativity of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies—a perfect musical mix to mark the 35th anniversary of SDWC’s founding. Date | Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 at 4 p.m. Location | Patrick Henry High School Get tickets here! General admission: $25 Youth, senior, disabled patrons, and military: $20 VIP Admission: $30 Patrick Henry High School (6702 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA 92120). Masks required for all event attendees. No proof of vaccination required. For more information, please visit sdwc.ticketleap.com/here-comes-the-sun-songs-of-hope or call (619) 291-3366.

Art builds bridges; art connects. Join us as we explore how to think deeper by looking and reflecting upon some American late 19th-century still life paintings. Probe Martin Johnson Heade’s still life paintings, pondering the question: What’s surprising here? - and probe Raphaelle Peale’s still life paintings, pondering the question: How does the artist connect us to his still life paintings? Join us for this docent-led talk and explore how art builds bridges and connects us. “Artists strive to express not just the anatomy of bodies but the anatomy of the human condition and the universe that impinges upon it.” —David N. Perkins Date | Thursday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to noon Location | Online Register here for free! For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/free-virtual-talk-probing-american-still-life-paintings or call Alexandra Riley at ariley@timkenmuseum.org or by phone at (619) 550-5955.

During the 17th century the Dutch Republic was the most prosperous nation in Europe. Art, military strength, science, and trade were at its peak. Simultaneously, a break from monarchist and Catholic cultural traditions allowed for the decline of interest in religious paintings. Furthermore, a burgeoning middle class sought out new genres of painting that helped enhance their homes and reflect their tastes and interests. Landscapes, cityscapes, portraiture, and still life grew ever more popular in this era. Many of the most beloved artists of the 1600s also came from this region. This docent-led talk on the Dutch Baroque will highlight artists such as Pieter Claesz, Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael, and Johannes Vermeer. Date | Wednesday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to noon Location | Online Register here for free! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/free-virtual-talk-the-dutch-baroque or contact Alexandra Riley at ariley@timkenmuseum.org or by phone at (619) 550-5955.

Join our exclusive celebration of the second night of Pesakh (Passover). Enjoy home-cooked dishes and our Yiddishized hagode (Haggadah) to celebrate this holiday. Capacity limited to 10 people. Date | Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Location | Yiddishland California Register here! General admission is $50. For more information, please visit yiddishlandcalifornia.org/pesakh-passover-second-night-seder-at-yiddishland or call (619) 719-1776.

Dr. Kami Hoss, DDS, MS —founder of The Super Dentists, Howard Healthcare Academy and Acceledontics, renowned orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist— releases his highly anticipated book, “If Your Mouth Could Talk.” The book launched worldwide on April 5, 2022. About the book: Already named a “#1 New Release” in the dental hygiene category on Amazon, "If Your Mouth Could Talk" is a parent’s guide to oral health and its impact on your entire life. The book’s offers practices that when put into place can add 10-to-15 years to your life. Everything in the human life cycle is related to the mouth —fertility, childbirth, sleeping soundly, success in school, getting a job, mental well-being, avoiding chronic disease, and aging well. This Saturday, April 16 from noon to 2 p.m., a book signing will take place at The Super Dentists’ Kearny Mesa office. For more information, please email webcontact@thesuperdentists.com call (858) 336-8478.

The Fourth Friday Jazz Concert Series features Rob Thorsen Trio featuring Rob Thorsen, Alexander Anderson and Richard Sellers performing "Extraordinary Standards." Friday, April 22. Reception from 7-8 p.m.; Concert is from 8-9:15 p.m. Cost is $22/members; $25 for non-members and door entrance is $30. Light refreshments served. Valet service available. Visit https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/ffjs La Jolla Community is on Facebook

The city of San Diego has taken bold measures to greatly expand the number of bike lanes on its streets, a move partly in response to a number of traffic deaths that have occured in recent months. Plus, California will now study how to set up its own zero-fee public bank accounts, the latest step in the state’s exploration of public banking. And, this weekend in the arts, check out a performance from the Takács quartet, a solo exhibition from Perry Vasquez, San Diego Zine Fest and a sugar skull pinata workshop at the Mingei.

Test your figure drawing or painting skills in this uninstructed painting session. Models vary and will be costumed or nude. Artist Dottie Stanley welcomes you to join us where professional artists and beginners experience the thrill of painting directly from a live person. In-person. Every Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Reservations required to secure your spot. Email Dottie Stanley at: dottieaartist@gmail.com. Class is free for members, $5/NM. Participants split the model fee. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-classes La Jolla Community is on Facebook