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Join us for the official launch party of the Afrodiaspora Festival, a Juneteenth-adjacent celebration of Black arts, culture, food and music. This is your chance to get a taste of the excitement to come at the main festival in June! What to Expect: - Live Music: Groove to the sounds of Afrobeats, Afrohouse, Dancehall, Amapiano and more! - Delicious Food: Savor mouthwatering dishes from local vendors showcasing the diverse flavors of the African diaspora. - Games & Activities: Enjoy interactive games and activities for all ages. - Community Vibes: Connect with fellow festival-goers and be part of a vibrant celebration of culture and unity. Get your tickets now before prices go up. Tickets will be available at the door but will be higher so don’t wait. This event is curated by Afropanda Entertainment, Yeahhhmayne, Quartyard, Global Therapy and Plural Music. 21+ | No Refunds Quartyard on Facebook / Instagram

ProgJect – The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience is the brainchild of drummer Jonathan Mover and came to fruition out of his childhood love of Prog. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/progject/ California Center for the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Our inaugural Film Festival hosted in Seaport Village, downtown San Diego. Independent short films will be screened in the Lighthouse District courtyard, preceded by live music and interactive activities for all. Tickets are on sale now and are only $12.50! Reserve yours today and support the local arts and culture in San Diego! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-scene-west-film-festival-tickets-1286826595989?aff=oddtdtcreator

Discover Local Art at the Spring Talmadge Artist Tour Experience the vibrant creativity of San Diego’s local artists at the Spring Talmadge Artist Tour on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, self-guided tour invites art lovers to explore the home studios of talented local artists, offering a rare glimpse into their creative spaces and processes. Nestled in the charming Talmadge neighborhood, located east of Fairmount Avenue, this beloved community event showcases an exciting array of original artwork, including paintings, ceramics, glass art, and handcrafted jewelry. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their techniques, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the creators. Wander through this historic neighborhood and discover an inspiring mix of artistic styles, from intricate handmade ceramics and stunning multi-colored glass creations to expressive paintings and expertly crafted jewelry. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an art enthusiast, or simply looking for a beautiful day out, the Spring Talmadge Artist Tour offers a welcoming and enriching experience for all. This community-driven event has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike, celebrating the talent and dedication of artists who bring creativity to life in San Diego. Mark your calendars and support local art while exploring the unique and diverse works on display. A map of participating artist studios will be available to help guide your tour. Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect with the local art scene and take home a beautiful piece of San Diego’s creative spirit! Visit: Talmadge Artist Tour

Flying soon? Give yourself extra time to explore "Mirror Mirror," a contemporary art exhibition inspired by the Southern California Light and Space movement, where regional artists use color, light, and perspective to transform the airport surroundings. From interactive LED displays to colorful lightboxes, the exhibition showcases new artistic creations by sixteen artists who reshape the airport environment. "Mirror Mirror" invites reflection and discovery through every interaction. For more information, visit the Art Program at San Diego International Airport at https://arts.san.org/ San Diego International Airport on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to wet felt a gorgeous flower! Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join this 3-hour workshop and learn the ancient art of wet felting — the process of loose wool becoming felt. This textile art technique has been used in the making of rugs, homes (yurts) and clothing for centuries. In this workshop, the instructor will guide you, step by step, through the making of a felted flower. Starting with a soft merino wool, you will be creating your own one-of-a-kind flower choosing from a wide selection of dyed wool. After using soap and water to bind the fibers, you will take home a forever flower that will embellish any space. Your flower can be used as a bookmark, tied around a curtain or the strap of a hand bag, placed in a vase or given as a sweet gift…. The possibilities are endless! No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Wet Felting San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The Puppetry Arts Guild of San Diego invites you to the 3rd annual Puppets in the Park event on June 7, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Villa Norte Park in Tierrasanta. Puppet Making and Puppet Shows. Free Fun for All.

The San Diego County unemployment rate was 4% in May, down from 4.1% in April, but above last year's 3.6 %, the state Employment Development Department announced Friday.

Rooted in African-American freedom struggles and Igbo cosmology, The Skeuomorph unfolds as a poetic meditation on technological agency and the myths we encode in our machines. At the center of the exhibition stands BLKBX (BB)—a sculptural object, a "smarter" speaker and a speculative AI entity trained on documents of African American and African Diasporic histories, biographies and philosophies of freedom. Through a multisensory installation featuring reimagined political speeches, archival fragments, and layered sonic environments, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how history reverberates in the present—shaping the voices we amplify, the ones we silence, and the futures we imagine. Co-sponsored by the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series, this event includes panel discussion with Louis Chude-Sokei, Professor and George and Joyce Wein Chair of English and Director of the African American and Black Diaspora Studies Program at Boston University; in addition to recently publishing The Sound of Culture: Diaspora and Black Technopoetics (2015), Chude-Sokei collaborated with Berlin based electronic artists Mouse on Mars, with whom he produced the album Anarchic Artificial Intelligence (2021). Event moderated by Amy Alexander, Professor of Visual Arts and Gallery QI committee co-chair and Robert Twomey, Assistant Teaching Professor of Visual Arts and Committee Member of the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series. Chude-Sokei and Mendi Obadike will participate via Zoom. Gallery QI on Facebook / Instagram

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our family series, Play Day! Learn about MCASD's newest special exhibition, "An Artful Life: A Tribute to Matthew C. Strauss," and, inspired by Nick Cave's Soundsuit (2009) explore how material and sound influence movement and the ways we listen to the world around us. Art Activity: Wearable musical bracelets using mesh, flowers, beads, and fabric April 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/play-day-4-13 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram