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Music. Art. Energy. Liquid Sunshine is more than just a pool party at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Every Saturday, our rooftop pool comes alive featuring top DJs spinning electrifying beats and surprise activations each weekend such as live artists painting in real-time, bejeweled face art, experiential vinyl spin art, or a permanent jewelry experience. Sip on colorful cocktails, soak up the sunshine in our cabanas, and become part of the masterpiece. Whether you're here to see the art or be the art, unforgettable moments are guaranteed. Please note: all events are 21+ Hard Rock Hotel San Diego's overnight guests receive 2 complimentary tickets per hotel room. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/season-opener-hard-rock-rooftop-dayclub-liquid-sunshine-sat-mar-29th-tickets-1245385484509?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Hundreds of officers in California have been stripped of their badges in the last few years for serious misconduct. The offenses range from sexual misconduct to domestic violence to dishonesty. There are still thousands of cases that need to be reviewed. Plus, the National Endowment for the Arts has frozen more than $300,000 in grants for San Diego organizations. That uncertainty has put the local arts community in limbo. And it’s St. Patrick’s Day — there’s lots of ways to celebrate Irish heritage in San Diego County.

The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.

It’s not a place tsikuri would normally hang. They’re sacred to the indigenous Huichol people, who traditionally make them not for art but as protection and offerings.

A Museum on Wheels: The Office of Collecting & Design Hits the Road! The Office of Collecting & Design, an enchanting museum of lost and forgotten objects, is taking its beloved collection on tour! Known as a "nostalgia machine," this interactive traveling museum invites visitors to step inside a 42-foot wonderland of drawers, boxes, and cabinets filled with carefully curated curiosities. Guests can explore the space at their own pace or engage in hands-on experiences like a scavenger hunt or a flatlay photography session. Each stop on the tour features collaborations with local artists and creative spaces, ensuring a fresh and immersive experience in every city. The journey kicks off in San Diego with a special partnership between the Office and ArtReach San Diego. From April 17–19, the mobile museum will be open outside ArtReach’s Hillcrest studio, welcoming guests (adults only) during the nonprofit’s daily hours. Visitors can also enjoy Mini Visits during ArtReach’s 21+ Art Party on April 18 (tickets to the Art Party required), while families and young artists can participate in a specially designed workshop inside ArtReach’s studio on Saturday, April 19. Limited tickets are available for visits, scavenger hunts, and flatlay sessions inside the Museum's traveling exhibition at www.officeofcollecting.com! Tickets for the kid-friendly workshop on April 19 are available here. Regular Visit: Explore the space at your own pace. Open every drawer, look in every box, and find all the hidden details. 1 hour, on the hour, $22 per person. Scavenger Hunt: Delve into the museum while following our hand-drawn map to hunt down some of our favorite objects in the collections! Go home with a tiny copy of the map, time-stamped with your results. 1 hour, on the hour, $35 per person. Flatlay Session: Curate, sort, arrange, and photograph your own flatlay, and then go home with a tiny instant film print of your creation. 2 hours, on the hour, $75 per person — only available during certain time slots).

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.

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. VeDanza Dance Company, 4:30 p.m. - Bachata Dance Lesson - Ann Kulchin Courtyard - Step into the rhythm with Bachata, Tango and other classic styles, taught by passionate instructors in a welcoming environment. Ruben V. & The Latin Sounds, 5 p.m. - Ann Kulchin Courtyard - Escape to the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean! Ruben V. & The Latin Sounds bring the energy with an electrifying mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13548/17770

The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is a collaboration between the Coronado Schools Foundation & the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, two nonprofits bringing together vital areas of our community: the schools, the arts & local businesses. Visit: https://coronadoartandwinefestival.com/?utm_source=SDTA+Calendar&utm_medium=sandiego.org&utm_id=SDTA+Calendar+Via+Discover+Coronado

Antonina Khyzhniak, who appeared in stock footage included in a White House Instagram video for the Trump administration's tax bill, responded with a humorous video — and a serious message.

On Friday, May 23, the series continues with Jimmy and Enrique, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, and Walt Richards. Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas blend flamenco, Middle Eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other world rhythms into their fiery, virtuosic performances. Their unique world-music style captivates audiences with intricate guitar passages and exotic percussive rhythms. Known as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer has been a force in the San Diego music scene for over 30 years. Inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame, Palmer teams up with powerhouse vocalist Liz Ajuzie, whose dynamic voice perfectly complements Palmer’s electrifying piano playing. An expert in guitar and banjo, Walt Richards has been performing and teaching music for over 50 years. He has worked with numerous musical groups, participated in live theater productions, and even won an Emmy for his television work. Jimmy and Enrique Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas have combined their talents to form this award-winning duo. Their music can be described as having an international flair as they incorporate flamenco, Middle Eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other world rhythms into their compositions and arrangements. Their musical collaboration has created a unique, fiery world-music style that has captivated audiences from all over. Listeners will experience virtuosic guitar passages accompanied by exotic percussive rhythms, which together produce a sound that will grab your soul. Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie Known worldwide as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sultana of Swing, and Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, had a day named after her by the city in 2008, and won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. Liz Ajuzie is a captivating, powerhouse vocalist who has blended masterfully with Sue Palmer in their collaborations in recent years Walt Richards Walt Richards began performing on guitar while still in high school. Within a year he had added banjo, soon becoming one of Southern California's best-known players, with multiple wins at Topanga in the 1960s and 70s. He also toured nationally with the Eddystone Singers and the Appalachians in the 60s. Although offered other opportunities related to his degree, music kept drawing him back and he started teaching guitar and banjo at a San Diego music store in 1963. Walt is celebrating over 50 years of playing and teaching music in the San Diego area. As a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, he has worked with many diverse musical groups, including doing studio work and live theater (The Old Globe and Starlight theaters in San Diego), besides being a solo and group performer. Earlier work for television earned an Emmy for Walt and partner Vickie Cottle. His most recent television credits include train songs sung for a documentary originally commissioned by Disney.