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“Sounds and Swells” Presented by the Art of Elan and the Hausmann Quartet Join us for the return of Sounds and Swells! As part of the San Diego Central Library's new "Cinema + Sound Series," this collaboration between the Hausmann Quartet and Art of Elan features live music by Claude Debussy, Terry Riley, Franz Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, and Franz Schubert accompanying local surfing footage from McCracken Films and Joey Taylor Photography. This concert is free and open to the public. The CINEMA + SOUND SERIES is a new series that combines two of Central Library's signature programs: The Concert Series and Picture This! Film Series. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

The Best Musical Revenue 2024 Directed by Ira Bauer-Spector & Catherine Caldwell Music Directed by Patrick Marion Breakthrough Workshop Theatre, now in its 12th Season, will continue its tradition of musical concerts with The Best Musical Revue 2024. Bringing together the timeless melodies and captivating stories of Broadway's most beloved productions, this one-night-only performance will showcase an array of unforgettable songs exclusively from shows that have received the coveted Tony Award for Best Musical. Exploring decades of Broadway history from classic masterpieces to contemporary sensations, Breakthrough Artists will have the opportunity to celebrate the diversity and innovation of the Broadway musical, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of composers, lyricists, and performers who have graced the Tony stage. This “BWT in Concert” presentation is being presented free of charge for one performance only, and is co-sponsored by Coronado Public Library. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-jl-30215 Breakthrough Workshop Theater on Instagram and Facebook

From the Chicano Park Steering Committee: The 54th Chicano Park Day commemoration will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family event is always free and open to the public. The theme will be 'Bringing Back the True Spirit and Energy of the Chicano Park Takeover'. Poster sketch by Jose Olague's based on this year's theme was voted by the majority of members, and thanks to Ray Flores for text and overall graphic design. Visitors to Chicano Park Day will experience traditional music and dance, including one of the most beautiful performances of Aztec Indigenous dance, lowrider exhibition, performers, children's art workshops, arts and crafts vendors. Please note the lowrider exhibition is sold out for 2024. Related links: Chicano Park Steering Committee: website | Instagram | Facebook

Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.

Her Grammy win for Cowboy Carter will rightly be seen as historic. But for the artist, it's part of a grander thesis long in the making.

Big insurance companies have pulled back from California, forcing thousands to turn to insurers of last resort. Fire victims say the limited policies will make recovery and rebuilding more difficult.

México acordó el lunes enviar 10.000 tropas a la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México como parte de un acuerdo con Trump para pausar los aranceles durante un mes, y evitar imponer los suyos propios.

Mi Gente CA, award-winning arts & culture organization with a mission to support underrepresented artists, announces its highly anticipated “Block Party” event. This festival marks the first city in Mi Gente CA’s expansion throughout California, and will precede the organization’s creative cultural work in San Diego County. The event will feature approximately 25 arts vendors, food and drink options, a live DJ performance, and games for all to enjoy. The event will take place at Mujeres Brew House on June 9, 2024, from Noon-6 p.m. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public with a suggested ticket donation to support the festival and future programming of the organization. Donations will be accepted in person day of event, and online at: www.migenteca.org/events/sd-block-party

Public utilities can bill directly for hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder returns despite being in what critics call a lower-risk business.

Public utilities can bill directly for hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder returns despite being in what critics call a lower-risk business.