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The Granger Hotel and JFiN Collective welcomes the community to the opening of "Organica: Flora to Fauna," the second exhibition in the Granger Art Program's Border series, featuring 14 regional artists. Opening Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m.! Daily Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Curated by Jennifer Findley, Director of Arts and Culture at Oram Hotels and founder of JFiN Collective, "Organica" brings together fourteen regional artists from Southern California and across the border. The exhibition is installed across the hotel's salon, lobby, and art studio. The exhibition runs May 21 through December 31, 2026. The works span painting, sculpture, installation and mixed media, tracing the boundary between plant, animal and human life. From photorealist animal studies to speculative botanical ecologies, Organica places the human body within the same continuum as root systems, fungal networks, and nocturnal habitats. An exhibition about coexistence and the natural world on its own terms. The exhibition continues the Granger Art Program's evolving dialogue with artists engaged in ecological and speculative inquiry, including the ongoing art-in-residence initiative with Max Hooper Schneider, the first emerging artist commissioned for UC San Diego's Stuart Collection, whose work engages future ecologies and evolving life systems. Participating artists include: Annalise Neil April Street Becca Mann Caitlin Carney Dave Essa Denja Harris Josh Herman Kelsey Overstreet Leslye Villaseñor Nathalie Guerin Reinhart Selvik Reni Soares Sylvia Fernandez Walter Redondo

The series opens on Sunday, June 14, with a local debut by the Rodriguez Brothers Quintet, who will play their own Afro-Cuban jazz in honor of Miles Davis’s 100th birthday. Davis constantly pushed boundaries and absorbed global traditions. In this heartfelt tribute, the Rodriguez Brothers carry the tradition forward, reinterpreting the legend’s iconic works through today’s Afro-Cuban jazz language—blending Havana’s rhythmic fire with the spirit of innovation that Davis embodied. The band features brothers Michael Rodriguez on trumpet and Robert Rodriguez on piano, Carlitos Del Puerto on bass, Jimmy MacBride on drums, and Luis Conte on percussion. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Open at 11 a.m. daily Featured offerings available Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake will bring the heat this Independence Day weekend with the Firecracker Roll, filled with kanikama, cucumber, avocado and gobo, topped with spicy tuna, serrano, spicy mayo, bubu, finadene and Pop Rocks, priced at $23. Guests will also be able to toast America's birthday with $5 sake bombs, available all weekend long. Located at 575 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Temaki Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. More information is available at TemakiBarSushi.com.

Get ready to dance as you move to the tunes of The New Cattilacs on Sunday, June 21, from 5-7 p.m. Car Club display by the Classics Car Club. Free hammer-shaped bookmark craft activity for kids, along with balloon sculptures and temporary glitter tattoos. Visit: https://shopvillagewalk.com/special-events/ The New Cattilacs on Facebook

The decline of physical bookstores remains embedded in popular culture, but the decline actually ended years ago, and the latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century.

As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the statue presents a sharp critique of society.

Officially opening May 28, Arcana is a hidden, 47-seat cocktail den from Paula Vrakas and the team behind The Roxy Encinitas. Tucked behind an unassuming storefront called “Archive” along South Coast Highway 101, the immersive space blends layered storytelling, vintage curiosities, and a transportive cocktail experience inspired by hidden knowledge and mysticism. The space itself was designed to feel like a discovery—featuring salvaged 1860s Wyoming saloon ceiling tiles, antique oddities, original artwork, velvet drapery, brass accents, and a dramatic cathedral-style back bar. Guests will enter through a mysterious astrolabe-inspired doorway before stepping into the intimate lounge. The opening beverage program centers on narrative-driven cocktails inspired by San Diego legends and mythology, alongside innovative craft cocktails and spirit-free offerings. Opening Details: Thursday, May 28, 2026 509 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. with last seating at 9 p.m. Thursday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. with last seating at 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. with last seating at 10:30 p.m. Arcana will open reservation bookings at the end of May. Reservations will be available Tuesday through Saturday via OpenTable with Sundays reserved for hosting private events and special programming in the future.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will host its third EXPO Design Market in partnership with Mortis Studio and Kiku Room, on June 6 and 7. Taking place on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., EXPO is a two-day event series built to showcase the best of publishing, design, music, and community within San Diego and its neighboring communities across Southern California at a moment when access to arts funding and cultural spaces is increasingly uncertain. Event Entrance: 600 Coast Blvd. S La Jolla, CA 92037 (Please use this address for rideshares and directions) Saturday, June 6, 2026: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., (PDT) RSVP NOW Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. RSVP NOW

Free Kids Craft — Every First Friday! Join us each month for a free kids craft during First Fridays at San Diego Craft Collective. First Fridays Schedule: Free Kids Craft · 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Open Studio · 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Each month features a new themed project designed to build STEAM skills—fine motor control, hand‑eye coordination, spatial awareness, and early math planning—while also encouraging patience, focus, and creativity. These crafts are great for kids of all ages. Younger children may need help from an accompanying adult. Please RSVP so we can prepare enough supplies for everyone. What to Expect: - A free, family‑friendly craft (5 p.m. – 6 p.m.) - Studio tours - A visit to our organic garden Each month’s craft is different—stop by while you’re exploring Liberty Station and get creative with us. About First Fridays at Liberty Station: On the first Friday of every month, the Arts District comes alive with food, drinks, shopping, waterfront walks, and community fun. We’ll be open from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., ready to share craft with you. If the event is full, email team@sandiegocraft.org to join the waitlist. Visit: First Friday Open House with Free Kids Craft San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The design process for new memorials shouldn't be fast-tracked or dictated by a select few, experts say. But a small group of people close to President Trump played an outsized role in the arch's quick approvals.