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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting Latino artists and creators in the community. Plus, a new exhibit pays tribute to San Diego’s hip-hop movement.

Her family said Victoria Lee, 25, from Fort Lee, N.J., was experiencing a mental health crisis when her brother called 911 for medical help. An officer broke into their apartment and fired at her.

Join Seabreeze Craft Chocolates at Understory, on Wednesday, December 6, at 6 p.m. where a master chocolatier and spirits expert will offer a unique chocolate and scotch pairing experience. Enjoy the rich and velvety flavors of Seabreeze Craft Chocolates paired with the sophisticated flavors of Glendronach and Bruichladdich. This event not only aims to tantalize taste buds but also to learn the art of pairing decadent flavors. There are limited seats available- get your tickets now. For more information and to secure your spot for the event, please visit here.

This weekend in the arts: Magos Herrera and Brooklyn Rider at the La Jolla Music Society; City Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet"; Julia Margaret Cameron at MOPA; Bert Frings and Bas Louter at Oolong Gallery; Bach Collegium San Diego's "Scorchers"; Moxie Theatre's "The Chronicles of Kalki"; and pompom pride flags and free admission at OMA.

Keith Haring, Salvador Dalí, David Hockney, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Roy Lichtenstein and others adorned the park's rides. Those attractions have been in shipping containers ever since — until now.

One Book, One San Diego has announced the selections for the 2024 region-wide read: “Know My Name: A Memoir,” by Chanel Miller has been chosen for adult readers; “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice,” by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile for teens and tweens; and “Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park,” by María Dolores Águila and illustrated by Magdalena Mora for children.

Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the algorithms that dictate what we watch, read and listen to. He argues that machine-guided curation makes us docile consumers.

On December 8, 15, and 16 from 6-9 p.m., Omni La Costa is hosting a highly visual holiday pop up series called The Season of Sweet Surprises at its Valley Promenade – a scenic outdoor venue set in a secluded garden lined by palm trees. During each night of the series, guests will be surprised with a selection of nightly activities including holiday movies under the stars, child-friendly arts and crafts, and seasonal food and beverages such as their Holiday Fireside S’mores, which feature housemade hot cocoa marshmallows, Ghirardelli® peppermint bark, chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate gingerbread men cookies and holiday candies. Omni Hotels & Resorts on Facebook / Instagram

Local artist Evan Apodaca is accusing the San Diego International Airport of censorship. The airport often features San Diego art, but it has removed Apodaca’s “Monumental Interventions” from its walls. The piece criticizes the military presence in the region. Speaking of art, protesters created street artwork in front of Sempra headquarters to protest fossil fuels. And some Comic-Con attendees weren’t disappointed with the lack of Hollywood at the convention. Many production companies scaled back their presence due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes.

You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. What better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster than October?! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook