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We checked in with local romance experts about their book recommendations for the Valentine’s season. Plus, a new exhibit from an artist known for challenging racism and representation. Finally, we hear from an award-winning team of Black comic creators on their new horror anthology.

At times, funny, sweet, and painful look at the path of addiction. Where does it come from? How do we cope with it? How do the people we love cope with it? Can we ultimately overcome it? Filled with empathy, hope, and understanding, this brand new play will land with each audience member differently and will ultimately leave people with something to talk about. OnStage Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

LIVE at the Howard Brubeck Theatre! Back on Stage and In Person! Palomar Performing Arts Proudly Presents CONCERT HOUR Every Thursday at 1 p.m. Join us every Thursday at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on the San Marcos Campus for a FREE LIVE Concert Hour Performance at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on the Palomar College Campus, San Marcos. Palomar Performing Arts is excited to open its doors to our students, staff and community members for our Free Concert Hour Series in person every Thursday at 1 p.m. LIVE on the Howard Brubeck Theatre Stage. Saxophonist and conductor Andrew R. Steinberg has been recognized for his “beautiful tone” (composer Hans Kox) and his “astute and refined leadership” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. As an Alice M. Ditson Fund and Aaron Copland Fund for Music grantee, Steinberg has commissioned over a dozen works for saxophone and has premiered countless more for the instrument. Recent performances featured new compositions by Nicola LeFanu, Hayes Biggs, and Niki Harlafti, as well as premieres of works by Tera de Marez Oyens, Eric Moe, and Lei Liang. In addition, he has performed at music festivals across the globe, including the Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice, Round Top Festival Institute, Spoleto Festival USA, and the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival. For additional show information, please visit www.palomarperforms.com. Directions

Join us on Free Second Sunday for Play Day! Make art with your MCASD friends! Dive into a colorful exploration of art and community. Inspired by our vibrant collection, unleash your creativity as we gather to create positive banners and a BIG community mural. Do not miss this chance to collaborate and spread kindness throughout our community – mark your calendars and let the fun begin.

Welcome to our first Three Presenter workshop at the beautiful Marina Village in Mission Bay Park in sunny San Diego. Presented by: Trish Stanley, Psy.D., LMFT, Iliana Berezovsky, LMFT, Mako Csapo, LCSW (Each of us is a Certified Gottman Therapist and Art & Science of Love Workshop Leader) "An engaging and inspiring weekend that will transform your relationship!" A very special Art & Science of Love Couples Workshop, the world-renowned weekend workshop developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman in Seattle, is coming to Southern California in May, 2024. Our workshop will be held in a peaceful setting in the beautiful and relaxing waterfront environment of the Marina Village Conference Center in Mission Bay, in sunny San Diego, California, and is limited to the first thirty-five couples to register. Each of the presenters will offer a unique window into the tools and skills that have made the Gottman Method the most widely recognized approach to solving couples' challenges here and around the globe. We'll use a variety of approaches including mini-lectures, up to the minute science-based experiences, entertaining and informative videos and role-plays by the presenters of the essential skills.

We will be participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork and Judaica available for purchase. The topic of the artwalk at our gallery will be Hope. Join us for drinks, snacks, entertainment, and the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork. A free parking pass registration form will be sent to guests who register before 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1. When: Friday, March 1, 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Yiddishland California Tickets: Donations are welcome. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Yiddishland California on Facebook / Instagram

"VetArt" is a unique collection of ceramics, glass art, and more, crafted by the hands of veterans and their families. Each piece tells a powerful story of service, sacrifice, and creative expression. Our artists are veterans, active-duty members, caregivers, and family members impacted by military service. They’ve poured their heart into every creation, reflecting their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. On view March 9 – March 30, 2024 Public reception: Saturday, March 9 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Museum Hours: Wednesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/exhibitions/ Bonita Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Free Third Thursday, April 18 for an artist talk with Christopher Cozier, an artist featured in our newest special exhibition Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today. Christopher Cozier’s work as an artist, writer and curator aims to explore and affect conventional readings of the Caribbean, revealing alternative narratives and interpretations. Investigating the relationship between contemporary and historical conditions in his drawing, prints and installations, Cozier often sets up actions in response to new places and enlists mundane everyday objects along the way.  Guarantee your entry for the artist talk with a sliding scale donation that supports the programming and operations at MCASD. Choose your contribution on a sliding scale: $2, $5, or $10. Members can RSVP for free. Walk-in access remains complimentary, subject to availability. For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for El Camino High School’s POMcats Paint and Sip fundraiser! We are gathering at Hangar 76 in Oceanside to learn how to paint “Autumn Bloom”. Paint with a purpose for this event, partial proceeds will go towards the Dance Team’s future endeavors! All supplies are provided for this beginner-friendly paint-and-sip event. You will be guided by local artists to create a beautiful painting on a 11×8 canvas that you can take home and brag about with friends and family! This event is kid-friendly 10 years and up and must be accompanied by a paying adult. . Thank you for your support and we look forward to painting with you! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/autumn-bloom-paint-and-sip-echs-fundraiser/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral