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What sounds like the beginning of a bad joke is a fun community-wide event! During Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®, local scientists will enjoy something we all do: a good conversation at a local bar. Science is in your everyday life, so make it a part of your social life. Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar takes place at different bars across San Diego County, making it easier to quench your thirst for knowledge and drinks all in one go. After work, you can simply walk into a bar and meet local scientists and researchers from all types of fields. Ask them any questions you may have about intriguing topics or anything else that comes to mind. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Learn from Keith Chan and Irene Gonzalez about the use of masks in Mesoamerica as a case study of cultural contact and change. They will discuss the archaeology masks as ritual and funerary items in societies such as Teotihuacan, as well as explore the community role of masks and mask makers in present day danzas. Keith and Irene will also describe their methodology and experiences in generating 3D models of a mask collection at San Diego State University and their progress in incorporating them in education. Meet your lecturers: Keith Chan is a local anthropology instructor at Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, and San Diego State University. He is especially interested in using immersive technology in his teaching to bring students face-to-face with culture and biology. He created the virtual anthropology museum AnVRopomotron, which won the first Poly Award for Best Educational Experience, and is working on PaleoCalifornia, which turns the Pleistocene into a virtual reality theme park ride. He was also a recent research fellow at SDSU's Virtual Immersive Learning and Teaching center, in which he launched the current project on masks. Irene Gonzalez received her M.A. in Latin American Studies from San Diego State University, where her research focused on cultural preservation. Her work has explored the importance of community museums, specifically in Mexico, where she conducted field research in Oaxaca. She is currently the Collections Coordinator for the Mesoamerican Mask Collection at SDSU’s Center for Latin American Studies. Irene is passionate about bridging technology and cultural heritage in ways that are equitable and grounded in deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems. Visit: Archaeology Lecture: Modeling Mesoamerican Masks San Diego Archaeological Center on Instagram and Facebook

Please join us for Two enlightening talks. At 1 p.m. "A Lesson in Journalism" with Doug Green, Journalism Teacher Sixteen Carlsbad High School Students discover the Horror of the Holocaust while producing a groundbreaking film about the Holocaust. The film won the prestigious Peacemaker Award as well as dozens of film festival awards. At 2:30 p.m."Neil Simon: Observing It All" with Barbara Mortkowitz, MA Theatre & Music Arts Performance. Learn about one of the most commercially successful playwrights in the history of American Theatre and one of the finest writers of comedy in American literary history. His keen observations have brought us an entertaining way to look at ourselves. Arrive early for a good seat and parking. Visit: https://miracosta.edu/

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has just released some of its first images. Its powerful new telescope will be able to quickly spot previously unseen astronomical objects.

The second season of the Emmy-nominated series, HUMAN FOOTPRINT, premieres June 25 on PBS platforms nationwide, and you’re invited to a sneak preview of one of the episodes! Join The Nat, Day’s Edge Productions, and KPBS for an exclusive screening of "The Honey Trap" episode, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers from Day’s Edge and a bee expert from The Nat. Produced by San Diego-based Day’s Edge Productions, HUMAN FOOTPRINT is part science series and part travel show. Hosted by biologist and Princeton University professor Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton, the six-part documentary series explores all the ways humans have transformed the planet, and how those changes shape us in return.

Dr. Eric Topol is out with a new book all about healthy aging, with the help of new treatments and technologies.

Democrats lost serious ground with young men in the 2024 presidential election. Now, some within the party are working to win them back.

"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction books in a friendly, inclusive group! Our June discussion book is: “The Water Outlaws,” by S. L. Huang. This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we will meet in the Sullivan Library Commission Room on the 9th floor of the library. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar Help us build a community based on the shared appreciation of speculative fiction! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-423007

For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Visit: https://www.alz.org/sandiego Alzheimer's Association on Facebook / Instagram