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In one weekend in May, more than a 1,000 immigrants were arrested in Florida. The massive crackdown has Trump supporters asking why their neighbors were detained and must be deported.

On the day Griffiths married author Salman Rushdie, her longtime best friend died unexpectedly. Eleven months later, Rushdie was stabbed multiple times while being interviewed on stage.

The Bill Charlap Trio is celebrated as one of the leading ensembles in jazz today. Known for their sophisticated interpretations of the American popular songbook and jazz standards, their performances are often highlighted by Charlap’s elegant and nuanced piano playing, Peter Washington’s solid and melodic bass lines, and Kenny Washington’s sensitive and swinging drumming. A notable performance aspect is their deep musical rapport and intuitive interplay, honed over decades of collaboration. Their latest recording, "And Then Again," released in 2024 on Blue Note Records, was captured live at the Village Vanguard and showcases their continued evolution with inspired renditions of classics and compositions by jazz masters like Kenny Barron. The Bill Charlap Trio has received multiple GRAMMY Award nominations for albums such as "Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein" and "The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard." Additionally, Charlap himself won a GRAMMY in 2016 for his collaboration with Tony Bennett on "The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern," which featured the trio. Bill Charlap on Facebook / Instagram

Lucas Smith, an artist and resident of Mission Valley, San Diego, California, is making his solo exhibition debut with “Minimal Designs & Organic Shapes” at Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center in April. Relocating from the Midwest in 2021, Lucas brings a fresh vision to abstractionism inspired by exploration of America’s Finest City. This contemporary artist is not afraid to use color and showcase his personality through his imagination and creativity. Smith’s palette choices are bold & vibrant. His artwork is a series of layers, each with their own unique significance. Lucas invites his viewers in, not holding back, taking them on a journey through is artwork. Each piece tells a story and seeks to engage with the viewer not only to inspire but to soothe the mind. Lucas is an award-winning artist with work juried into galleries across San Diego County the past year including, Gallery 21 at Spanish Village Art Center, Ashton Art Gallery, San Diego Watercolor Society, North Coastal Art Gallery, Covet Gallery, and OMA Art Alliance. He is also a resident artist in Studio 12 at Ashton Art Gallery at Art on 30th. His website features a selection of current work at lucassmithart.com. “Minimal Designs & Organic Shapes” is on display at Gallery 21 April 9th – 22nd. The gallery is open 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily, or by private appointment during this exhibition. A free public Opening Reception will be held Saturday, April 13th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., including refreshments and a unique opportunity to engage with the artist as he shares insights on his personal and professional inspirations that led to this exciting body of work. Come explore this exciting exhibition and meet Lucas who is sure to become one of San Diego’s premier artists!

Are you interested in arts and wellness? Join Soultry Sisters Arts & Wellness Collective for a three-day guided and intentional festival, from June 20- June 22, featuring QTBIPOC local artists, creatives, healers, and wellness practitioners. Participants are invited to join us at this weekend-long festival filled with creative expression + holistic wellness workshops, soulcare rituals to bring in the summer solstice, interactive discussions, live performances & so much more. Our Summer SOULstice festival is a space to prioritize your personal + collective wellness and healing. Connect. Create. Celebrate with us! Day 1 • Friday | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Oceanside Museum of Art | 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA Day 2 • Saturday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.| Founder’s Hall | 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA Day 3 • Sunday | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Founder’s Hall | 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA Festival Includes: - Interactive arts + wellness workshops - Experience sessions on holistic wellness, soulcare, and sustainability through movement, writing, sound healing & creative expression - Opportunities to make meaningful connections with like-minded community members Music, dancing, live performances + more! Learn more and register at https://www.soultrysisters.com/ssfestival Soultry Sisters Arts & Wellness Collective on Facebook / Instagram

"Uncharted Elsewhere" is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the surreal complexities of contemporary life! Through sculpture, textile, works on paper, and painting, artists reimagine landscape and form as sites of entanglement. Featuring works by Gabrielle Berens, Kaori Fukuyama, Yena Kim, John Oliver Lewis, Leslie Shershow, Eva Struble, Delilah Strukel, Akiko Surai, and Kelly Witmer. Curated by Bonnie Domingos. The works on display unravel the entanglements of our present moment, illuminating the contradictions and absurdities that underlie our everyday environments. Join us for the opening reception: Judith Harris Art Gallery – San Diego Central Library Saturday, August 2, 2025 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Expect an evening of disorientation, discovery, and dialogue. The exhibition is free and open to all. Come curious. Leave confounded. We look forward to welcoming you. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/visualarts San Diego Central Library on Facebook

Leaders from two local dance organizations talk about how they are navigating financial challenges and a changing arts landscape. Plus, two plays on stage this week that showcase culture and history.

City leaders joined the San Diego Wave Fútbol Club Thursday to celebrate the team's donation of nearly $50,000 to resurface a playground in Logan Heights.

In "Sol Invictus," Compagnie Hervé Koubi combines contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography. Luminous, generous, and universal, "Sol Invictus" is Koubi’s declaration of love to dance, to its past, its present, its future. Drawing creative strength from Koubi’s Algerian roots and Mediterranean culture, Compagnie Hervé Koubi is a powerhouse player on the international touring circuit. Hervé Koubi on Instagram

Come enjoy a night of comedy and shopping with a featured local artist in North Park on Saturday, November 22! When: Saturday, November 22 Where: Moniker General Outpost What: We do comedy a little bit different! No drink minimum, a featured artist before and after the show, all in a cozy living room setting! Come on down to Moniker General at 7:30 p.m. to shop from our local featured vendor. Then the lights go down at 8 p.m. for a comedy show with top up and coming comics! What to Expect: Moniker General Outpost in North Park Local featuerd artist selling vintage clothes and jewelry before and after the show (until 10!) A lineup of some of our favorite comedians from all over the Southern California! Area Rug Comedy: Website / Facebook / Instagram