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Join us to celebrate San Diego youth! Outside The Lens invites you to "Voice Out", its second annual juried youth media arts exhibition on May 3, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at The Wonder Lab, a media arts hub in San Diego’s East Village. This event celebrates the voices and stories of young artists from San Diego. Artworks ranging from photography, mixed media and film will be on display. Enjoy a panel discussion, food, interactive activities and awards ceremony. The main event is FREE and tickets for a VIP reception and preview from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. are also available for purchase. Outside the Lens on Facebook / Instagram

Plus: a new novel from Gary Shteyngart, a true story of a shipwreck, and a memoir from a wrongly incarcerated inmate who was exonerated after 28 years behind bars.

Celebrating San Diego's Finest Artists Don’t miss rising pop sensation Matthew Phillips, live in concert! Hailing from San Diego, Matthew blends heartfelt storytelling with cinematic soundscapes and hook-filled alt-pop anthems. With viral hits like “Till It’s Over” and “Time Fades Love,” Phillips has captured the attention of fans and industry giants alike—including Fender, Taylor, and the San Diego Music Awards, where he was named 2024 and 2025 Best Pop Artist. Fresh off a headline show at the Belly Up and over 400,000+ video views in the past year alone, Matthew Phillips brings a high-energy, emotionally rich performance you won’t forget. Matthew Phillips on Facebook / Instagram

Most city and county of San Diego government offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

A volunteer-run mobile library helps kids discover love for reading in communities south of the border.

Outgoing San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez passes the torch to incoming Laureate Paola Capó-García. Together, they discuss inspiring more people to pick up poetry, the challenges of being a "government artist" and how they're connecting San Diego's diverse communities through verse.

The San Diego Museum of Art joins the Classics Philharmonic to bring their European Masters Collection to life in an exhilarating fusion of art and music. Imagination, creativity and collaboration unite in a vibrant world where masterpieces sing and melodies paint. - Featuring Conductor Dana Zimbric & The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra - Designed for Pre-K – 6th Grade - Social-Emotional Learning & Diverse Music - CA Arts Standards & Lesson Plans Included - Classroom Docents (request when you register) Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101 (Downtown) – paid parking at Horton Plaza Garage – $10 Joan B. Kroc Theatre is at 6611 University Ave, San Diego, 92115 – free parking. - Wednesday, May 7: Joan B. Kroc Theatre – 11:30 a.m. (Limited availability) - Thursday, May 8: Joan B. Kroc Theatre – 11:30 a.m. (Limited availability) - Friday, May 9: Balboa Theatre – 10:45 a.m. (Limited availability) Price: - Title 1 Schools: $5 per person - Non-Title 1 Schools: $7 per person - Homeschool Groups/Individual Tickets: $8 per person - Please note – For Title 1 & Non-Title 1 Schools: Teachers are free Visit Classics 4 Kids on Facebook / Instagram

Often, discussions around screen time and kids can feel like an all-or-nothing approach to screens is needed. Dr. Michael Rich prefers a more nuanced approach. The pediatrician and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab shares his tips for achieving a balanced and nuanced relationship to screens for families. Research from the Digital Wellness Lab: https://digitalwellnesslab.org/resources/ “The Mediatrician’s Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World.” https://digitalwellnesslab.org/articles/dr-rich-highlights-lab-research-in-his-new-book/

The Old Globe invites friends and families from San Diego and beyond to celebrate the theatre’s longest resident playwright, William Shakespeare, with the Globe’s annual AXIS Event Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Globe’s outdoor Copley Plaza in Balboa Park. The Bard’s birthday—his 461st!—is an exciting and festive occasion to celebrate his countless contributions to arts and culture around the world. The festivities will be hosted by our very own Arts Engagement Producer Eric Hagen and Natasha Harris and will include Shakespearean monologues and scenes performed by M.F.A. students from The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, a fight choreography demonstration and workshop led by Ben Cole, a curated vinyl DJ set from Stevie Ortega accompanied with live instrumentals, an interactive performance and tap dance workshop by DrumatiX, and a crafts station for kids of all ages to enjoy. Plus, all attendees are invited to join in the “Happy Birthday” sing-along celebration with cupcakes. This event is free and open to everyone who wishes to attend. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

Mayor Todd Gloria wants to exclude more than 25,000 acres of land — most of it in wealthier neighborhoods — from a program that incentivizes homeowners to build accessory dwelling units.