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Are you ready to Party for the Planet? In honor of Earth Day, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is hosting Party for the Planet, a family-friendly event celebrating our ocean planet while highlighting some of the simple steps we all can take to make a difference. The event runs April 20-21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes an hourly parade, people powered music and interactive stations that show how we can collectively tackle some of our planet’s greatest climate challenges. “Taking care of our ocean planet can be fun,” said Matthew Arrollado, Public Programs Coordinator at Birch Aquarium. “Our community can be great stewards of the environment every day of the year. We encourage San Diegans to spring into action by making small adjustments in their everyday lives that collectively can have a massive impact for our planet.” Party for the Planet Schedule of Events/Activities Entrance Courtyard Carbon Station (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Breathe in, breathe out. Explore natural and unnatural sources of carbon dioxide, how increasing emissions impacts our local ecosystems, and what we can do to help protect our ocean planet. Bike Powered Music (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Pedal your way to your favorite tunes with Rock the Bike. Guests can take a break and pedal a stationary bicycle to play a curated selection of music through speakers in the entry courtyard. Glitter Tattoos (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Galleria Craft Station (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Get ready to party… for the planet! Design and create your own party hat headband to show off during our party for the planet parade! Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Join the Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) - San Diego Chapter to learn about how we use maps to understand our changing kelp forests and how these tools can inform action to protect these important habitats. Blue Beach Hourly Parades (11, 12, 1, 2): Make some noise and celebrate our ocean planet with a parade starring YOU! Dance, march, and make some noise while boogieing behind our staff drum major through the aquarium! Kelp Conversations with Planeteando (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Engage with climate communicators from Estudios Planeteando. Kelp Art Station (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Contribute to an upcycled kelp art project crafted by Barrio Logan-based fabric artist Sew Loka. Improvisational Performances (1:15 and 2:30 p.m.): Take in improvisational performances by Imagine Theatre Company and The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts as they connect guests’ personal ocean stories through art and theater. Party for the Planet is part of an annual nationwide initiative by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and its 220-plus accredited members. The event is included with the cost of General Admission. Annual memberships are also available. Now through Labor Day, the aquarium is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on select nights and advanced reservations are required for all guests, except members. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for more information about Party for the Planet. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram

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About the exhibit: Featuring artwork by Alexa Vasquez, this exhibition will highlight the experiences of undocumented queer immigrants that migrated to the U.S. as children and came of age in the country. As undocumented queer immigrants, they experience a double marginalization in which they must navigate both xenophobic and homophobic violence. Their queer identities marginalize them within undocumented immigrant communities, who frequently hold homophobic beliefs. Similarly, their undocumented status excludes them from many queer communities, who are often opposed to undocumented immigration despite their otherwise liberal politics. Consequently, undocumented queer immigrants cautiously and strategically choose how and when to be out about their sexuality and/or immigration status. While this double marginality undoubtedly positions undocumented queer immigrants as one of the most vulnerable communities within the immigrant population in the U.S. and the country writ large, many undocumented queer artists are also using their lived experiences to politically empower their communities. Read more from curator M. Lilliana Ramirez and the artists here. About the artist: Alexa Vasquez is a trans woman of color and child migrant from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus in painting, writing, and fashion. Her work is autobiographical, poetic and political and her visual artworks are inspired by Oaxaca, by the experience of a migrant longing to make it back home. Her writings are memories of growing up in an immigrant household, leaving home, transitioning, and exploring trans womanhood. Related programming: EXHIBITION CELEBRATION Saturday, June 8, 2024, 5-7 p.m. Reserve your tickets to celebrate with us on (Members free, Visitors $15) OFF THE WALL Thursday, July 25, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m. Reserve your tickets for the next installment of OMA's conversation series that brings community leaders together with artists and curators to discuss current affairs which impact the health and well being of our region now and in the future. ($15 Visitors, $10 Members, $5 Artist Alliance / Students) Related links: Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA): website | Instagram | Facebook

Fleetwood Mac’s "Rumours," their 1977 magnum opus, won a Grammy, sold 40 million copies, and still charts. SACRA/PROFANA reimagines "Rumours” with unique vocal and instrumental covers, celebrating the album's timeless artistry. Visit: https://www.sacraprofana.org/event-details/rumours-un-covered Sacra/Profana on Instagram and Facebook

Coastal Roots Farm, a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center in Encinitas is teaming up with the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center and Limmud North America for a special “Express Freely, Art-Making Day” on the Farm, Sunday, Mar. 31 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The community is invited for a day of community artmaking and creative exploration around the central theme of rebirth. Each participant will get to participate in two art tracks, choosing between creative writing, photography, theater/movement, choral singing, and visual art. To make this day extra special, the Farm has commissioned five teaching artists from across the U.S. to guide the sessions. No prior experience with the arts is necessary; all that is needed is the desire to try something new and the inner ok to let yourself play. This program is geared towards adults; kids aged 14 and up are also welcome. Two of the tracks will be particularly family friendly. For more information visit: coastalrootsfarm.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

This weekend in the arts: The Old Globe commemorates Juneteenth by celebrating Black creativity; "Final Fantasy" video game music gets the chamber orchestra treatment; Alice Walker's powerful story comes to Carlsbad; plus more art, culture and live music picks for the weekend.

After Timothée Chalamet showed up at his own celebrity lookalike contest, similar events have popped up in cities across and beyond the U.S. Here's a look at the winners — and what's behind the trend.

Barring a last minute sale by its Chinese parent company, TikTok could soon go dark in the U.S. Now, creators on the Chinese-owned platform pay tribute to it — and talk about what's next.

Get ready to immerse yourself in citrus delight at the 27th Annual Lemon Festival in Downtown Chula Vista! Scheduled for August 17, 2024, this beloved event pays homage to the city's citrus heritage, once known as the "Lemon Capital of the World." From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Third Avenue will be transformed into a lemon paradise, offering a plethora of lemon-themed treats, live music, photo opportunities with Tarty the Lemon, a cook-off competition, arts and crafts vendors, and a dedicated kids' area. The festival, organized by the Downtown Chula Vista Association, is a cherished tradition that brings together tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike to celebrate the city's agricultural history and vibrant community spirit. Come down to Downtown Chula Vista and squeeze the day at this year’s Lemon Festival! For more information on this year’s Lemon Festival please visit https://downtownchulavista.com/events/lemon-festival Downtown Chula Vista on Facebook / Instagram

Over a career that lasted more than 30 years, Grammy-winner Adam Abeshouse made hundreds of records with some of classical music’s biggest stars.