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Back by popular demand - just in time to celebrate its 100th anniversary! As the perfect event to kick off spooky season, the evening’s feature is "The Phantom of the Opera" from 1925, the first film adaptation of Gaston Leroux's 1910 horror novel. Lon Chaney’s portrayal of the titular character, a deformed virtuoso haunting the Paris Opera House, has been lauded as one of the greatest performances in horror cinema to date. The screening of "The Phantom of the Opera" will be accompanied by live organ music, creating an immersive experience that harks back to the silent film era. In 2004, renowned film critic Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars, saying "The Phantom is invested by the intense and inventive Lon Chaney with a horror and poignancy that is almost entirely created with body language." On the popular review forum Rotten Tomatoes, the site reads, "Decades later, it still retains its ability to scare – and Lon Chaney's performance remains one of the benchmarks of the horror genre." The film was added to the United States National Film Registry in 1998. September 29 is Silent Movie Day, when film lovers, history buffs, and organ players celebrate the incredible legacy of this art form. We're thrilled to hold an event commemorating the day! After the show All audience members are invited to stay for a post-show conversation with featured organist Russ Peck and a special guest film expert. This is just one screening in our Silent Movie Mondays series at the Balboa Theatre. Learn more and see the full lineup! San Diego Theatres on Facebook / Instagram

Demetri Martin is a standup comedian, writer, and director. Demetri won the Perrier Award at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh for his one-man show, "If I." At the Melbourne International Comedy festival, his show "Dr. Earnest Parrot Presents Demetri Martin" won Australia’s Barry Award. Demetri has released three standup comedy albums and four hour-long standup comedy specials, including his latest for Netflix, "The Overthinker." Demetri created and starred in his own television series for Comedy Central called "Important Things with Demetri Martin." His books, "This Is a Book" and "Point Your Face at This," are New York Times Bestsellers. His latest book, "If It’s Not Funny It’s Art," features a collection of his original drawings. Demetri’s fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine. His first feature film," Dean," which won the Founder’s Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival for best narrative American feature film. Demetri has brown hair and he is allergic to peanuts. Demetri Martin on Facebook / Instagram

Grab your lederhosen, practice your best Maria von Trapp impression and cap off the Civic Theatre's 60th Anniversary celebration on September 26 by enjoying Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" Sing-A-Long! Join us for a screening of the smash-hit 1965 movie musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with onscreen lyrics. Based on the amazing true story of The Trapp Family Singers, The Sound of Music is a cinematic landmark and winner of five Academy Awards®, including "Best Picture." Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the film features timeless songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein including "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Edelweiss,” "Climb Ev'ry Mountain” and more. Before the Oscar®-winning, family favorite film begins, you’ll test your knowledge with movie trivia, and learn how to participate throughout the screening using your complimentary tote bag filled with interactive surprises. You’ll then enjoy the movie with your fellow attendees – costumed nuns, Maria look-alikes and von Trapp children – all singing their hearts out to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein tunes. Costumes are not obligatory but highly recommended! This exciting event is just one piece of the San Diego Civic Theatre's 60th anniversary celebration. Stay tuned for more updates about our 60th anniversary by signing up to receive our newsletter, or follow San Diego Civic Theatre on Instagram & Facebook.

Special Saturday Matinee! The first film adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved play, "Peter Pan" (1924) almost needs no introduction. The story of a joyous young boy, soaring over a magical land and refusing to ever grow up, has endured through decades and generations. Upon its release, Fred Schader of entertainment industry giant Variety said: “'Peter Pan' is a picture that will go down the years as a delightful fantasy and crop up again and again as time rolls along, and with each return be welcomed with a new joy by a new band of children, who will join the ranks of the never-grownups.” And it’s safe to say, he was right. All children will receive a Balboa Theatre coloring book! This is just one screening in our Silent Movie Mondays series at the Balboa Theatre. Learn more and see the full lineup! San Diego Theatres on Facebook / Instagram

You can’t get too much of a good thing! Back by popular demand, another look at two highly creative and entertaining ballets by City Ballet of San Diego’s brilliant and critically acclaimed resident choreographers, Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez. City Ballet of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Set in a Southern California high school in 1999, "Winner" is an electrifying new musical about ambition, identity, and the messy business of growing up. Autumn has spent her whole life preparing for this student election. But when her best friend (with benefits) launches a surprise campaign against her, buried secrets, long-simmering tensions, and unexpected truths threaten to upend everything. Following acclaimed workshops at Goodspeed Musicals, New York Theatre Barn, and London’s West End, this world premiere developmental production features a cast of 26 rising stars and a powerhouse live band. With a high-octane pop-rock score by Nico Juber and Joe Barros, "Winner" pulses with heart, humor, and the raw energy of a generation on the cusp of change. The class of 1999 is coming out and coming of age. Everything’s about to glitch. Recommended for audiences 13+ due to mature language. Presented by: Blindspot Collective Blindspot Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Coronado Historical Association welcomes Captain Nancy Owen (ret.) for the next installment of the Fall 2025 Wine & Lecture Series. Captain Owen will be speaking on the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. Nurses have served in the Navy since 1908 in a variety of duty stations, stateside and overseas, on board hospital ships, aircraft carriers, as flight nurses, on rapidly deployable medical and surgical teams, in fleet hospitals, in the White House, and even in Yosemite National Park. Captain Owen will share experiences from her surprise and unique deployment to Zagreb, Croatia, as part of Fleet Hospital SIX in support of Operation Provide Promise in 1994. Join us on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Grill with Us: Summer Mushroom Cooking Class – Saturday, Aug. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Join us for our annual summer grilling class at Olivewood Gardens, where we’re putting the spotlight on a plant-based favorite—mushrooms! Perfect for those looking to elevate their BBQ game with bold, flavorful, and umami-rich vegetarian recipes. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to grill two types of marinated mushrooms, paired with fresh seasonal sides that will impress both vegans and meat-lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or a plant-based beginner, this is your go-to guide for grilling beyond the basics. Olivewood Gardens on Facebook / Instagram

To celebrate, go see the Mexican slasher film "Grave Robbers" screening Sunday at Digital Gym Cinema.

State law bars local law enforcement agencies from participating in immigration enforcement, so what role does the SDPD play during raids? And, Health and Human Services says federal money can’t be used to provide services to undocumented people. Then, a look at the latest in cannabis science, happening at UC San Diego. Finally, a local Navy veteran who played an important part in history, dies.