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Bruce Dickinson is considered one of the world’s most storied musicians. Aside from decades spent delivering high-octane performances with his larger-than-life persona in Iron Maiden, Bruce has lived an extraordinary off-stage existence too. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to spend an up-close and personal evening with one of the world’s most captivating icons in an intimate environment, as Bruce Dickinson brings his Evening With show to the U.S. for the very first time, where you are guaranteed a highly entertaining and enjoyable night out and may even go home inspired to try something new. Date | Monda, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. Location | Balboa Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $31 to $395. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/2022/02/evening-bruce-dickinson or call (619) 615-4000.

Taylor Tomlinson is one of the country’s youngest touring headliners, delighting audiences coast-to-coast with her sharp crowd-work, biting wit, and wonderfully self-deprecating point of view. Tomlinson co-hosts The Self-Helpless Podcast and can currently be seen on the first season of Netflix's stand-up series The Lineup. Taylor arrives to San Diego with her "Deal With It" stand up comedy tour. Date | Saturday, February 26 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Location | Balboa Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $36 to $270. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/2022/02/taylor-tomlinson or call (619) 615-4000.

Gloria's director of communications Rachel Laing fired back with some heated rhetoric of her own.

Less than two months after declaring an emergency over monkeypox, San Diego county health officials said conditions are improving.

Despite the confirmed presence of the new Omicron strain, President Biden indicated in today that new lockdowns or federal mandates will not be a part of the plan to fight the virus. Plus, scientists at UCSD are now using wastewater to detect the presence of the Omicron variant early. Then, the December nights celebration takes place in Balboa Park this weekend - but just like last year the event will be an in-car drive-through experience with food vendors and entertainment. Also, community college students are among those most in need of food donations. Later, California rules meant to protect outdoor workers from the dangers of wildfire smoke are almost never enforced. Lastly, for the first time since early 2020, the San Diego band Baby Bushka will return to the stage, playing a show at the Casbah this Saturday night.

The San Diego Automotive Museum will be hosting its Cars & Coffee community event on Sunday, February 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This is an exciting way to get outside in beautiful Balboa Park and see cars of all makes and models from the local San Diego community as well as the incredible exhibits on display within the museum. The community is invited to visit the Museum during Cars & Coffee for a discounted admission price ($10 before 10 a.m.) or partake in the completely free event outside with coffee and donuts for guests to enjoy while browsing the vehicles. The public is also invited to bring their own cars to display in the parking lot for other spectators to enjoy. “New” cars are constantly coming in so be sure to check back often because you never know what you might find at the San Diego Automotive Museum. For more information, please email the Museum at contact@sdautomuseum.org or call (619) 231-2886.

A San Diego company is helping a Ukrainian teenager, who lost his leg to a Russian tank.

Black Comix Day returns to World Beat Center in Balboa Park on Feb. 19-20 (Saturday-Sunday). This event is FREE to the public and open between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. RELATED: Black Comix Day returns to WorldBeat Cultural Center (KPBS feature) Come and meet professional Black artists and writers in the comic book industry including creators from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics and a host of Black-owned independent publishers. There will also be Interactive Games and Activities in our Kids Zone. Outside of the main exhibitors floor there will be two featured panels: Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. will be a discussion on the challenges of doing "Black Business Today". Sunday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. will be a discussion with "Black Women In Comics", concerning their challenges and triumphs in todays climate. Don't miss this FANTASTIC family friendly event, celebrating Black Culture in the world of Comic Books. Register online here. Related links: WorldBeat Center on Facebook WorldBeat Center on Instagram

Trumpet powerhouse and American best-selling artist Chris Botti dazzles with both “flickering intimacy and thundering grandiosity” (The New York Times). His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries. Date: April 8, 2022 Time: 8 p.m. Location: Balboa Theater Cost: $33-$102 For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

This weekend in the arts: Alexis Smith at MCASD La Jolla; San Diego Zine Fest; Ceelo Green plays James Brown at the Shell; the juried youth exhibition at MOPA; Sidro Saturdays in San Ysidro; and Disco Riot's "Choreo and Kickball."