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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

Answer our six-question multiple-choice quiz and find out which candidates align with you on important issues before the 2025 special general election for county supervisor in District 1.

Spend an unforgettable time inside our gallery during this guided painting activity while finding inspiration from the world-class artwork on display. Supplies and instruction are included. Leave the clean-up to us and take home your finished 8" x 10" at the end. Parking validation included. Visit: https://www.artscenewest.com/paintingparty Art Scene West on Instagram and Facebook

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Hosted by Dr. Jon Hallberg and Dr. Tseganesh Selameab, the film connects the arts and healthcare through the power of storytelling. Physicians share their experiences with race, racism, disparities in health care and representation, and anti-racist efforts in the medical community.

Art Gallery Reception The Studio Door presents the 8th annual PROUD+ national visual arts exhibition, showcasing artists exploring LGBTQ+ identity, culture, and resilience. This year’s exhibition also debuts "Bold and Brilliant: The Colors of Pride" by local artist Carole Kuck, an installation integrating LGBTQIA+ flags, and "The Power of Words: An LGBTQ+ Art Collective," a collaborative project celebrating the community. The exhibition runs throughout San Diego Pride Month from July 3 - Aug 1,2025. Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. or by appointment The Studio Door on Facebook / Instagram

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.

Sazón Live 2025! A cultural convergence dance, music and multimedia arts showcase. Presented by Mexican folkloric dance ensemble Sazonadas. Adventure the human journey through Yucatan, Veracruz, Tamaulipas, Sinaloa, Jalisco and beyond! Featuring the vibrant zapateado rebelde of Mujeres en Resistencia and the authenticity of Elenco de Danzas Peruanas. Join us at the Centro Cultural de la Raza for an unforgettable in-person live on-stage show. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and rhythms that will transport through the diversity of Latin cultures. A celebration for everyone. This unique experience will inspire your heart and move your feet. Bring your family, rally your squad, get your tickets today! Showcase runtime (including intermission): 90 minutes Sazonadas on Instagram

Experience Divine Light healing, performed in a supportive group setting, as you are guided through a highly effective technique to receive spiritual energy to heal and transform your life. Whether you are seeking physical, mental or emotional transformation, Divine Light healing is a full-spectrum aura therapy. Each month, we will offer insights into the spiritual healing principles with the aura and Divine Light. Participants will be organized into small groups and receive a direct Divine Light healing from our trained spiritual healers. Plus, there is a special healing offered on the nervous system to release stress and tension. The aura is key to healing, because it is the place where you generate the spiritual energy to manifest health. Drawing on a 4,000 year mystical tradition, these techniques were developed by Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis and built on the clairvoyant experiences of Barbara over five decades. They are taught in their award-winning book The Healing Power of Your Aura which has been endorsed by medical luminaries C. Norman Shealy and Dr. Richard Gerber. “Spiritual energy is the single biggest key to building and sustaining health, because it connects you to your source of health.” Barbara Martin & Dimitri Moraitis – The Healing Power of Your Aura The SAI Faculty come from diverse backgrounds, yet have a common goal to share with others the metaphysical wisdom offered at the Institute. Teaching certification requires a minimum of seven years or more of practice and study. They have been trained by the Institute’s founders and are continuing their advanced studies at SAI to further their spiritual growth and service. Learn how to Meditate with Divine Light to Accelerate Your Spiritual Growth with the "Change Your Aura Change Your Life" course Visit: Divine Light Healing Night Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

The 2025 San Diego Book Crawl highlights the region’s thriving independent bookseller community, including its newest addition, Hey Books! in East Village.