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Ever wonder why some fidget spinners spin longer or hum louder than others? You will discover answers to these questions and much more as we learn about motion, tension, gravity and other fantastic phenomena related to fidget spinners and the world at large. This is an in-person workshop. Registration is required Registration link: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/physics-fidget-spinners Registration for this event will close on November 26, 2022 @ 11:59pm. Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 8th Grade

Large companies have played the role of activists and been one of the biggest countervailing forces against social and religious conservatives on LGBTQ measures. All that is at stake now.

From the theater: The story that defined a generation is reimagined in a groundbreaking musical for a new generation. In 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, the hardened hearts, aching souls and romantic dreams of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade and their band of greasers take center stage in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose. Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal book and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, "The Outsiders" features a book by Adam Rapp, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, arrangements & orchestrations by Justin Levine, choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman and directed by Danya Taymor. Follow on social media: Facebook + Twitter

Vocalist and recording artist Daneen Wilburn is joined by Grammy winner Kamau Kenyatta on piano, Richard Sellers on drums and Cecil McBee Jr. on bass. The San Diego Reader says: “Just imagine someone with a set of pipes comparable to Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, or Etta James.” Come to the library to enjoy Daneen’s soulful Jazz vocals and her all star band. First come; first seated. No standing room. WHEN| Sunday, November 6, 2022 ‣ This event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHERE| Encinitas Library ‣ 540 Cornish Dr. Encinitas, California 92024 ADMISSION| This event is free to the public! SOCIALS| Follow Encinitas Library on Facebook + Twitter

Pacific Concert Group announces one of its biggest “Valentine’s Super Love Jam” concerts yet. Come see this performance on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at Pechanga Arena San Diego. The impressive line up of 7 artists will include some of the biggest names in Old School R&B including The Isley Brothers, Ginuwine, Blackstreet, Color Me Badd, and so many more!

State and federal governments have made hundreds of millions of dollars available to pay for Grow Your Own teacher programs. But researchers say it's unclear whether they actually work.

We’re dependent on our cars because of freeways and the decisions made around building them. Now imagine a future where we don’t need to drive our cars every day. What would it take to decommission a freeway in San Diego? That is the premise explored in a new podcast by KPBS called “Freeway Exit.” The first two episodes of the six-part series are available May 9, followed by a new episode dropping each week through June 6.

City Ballet pays tribute to its talented and versatile Resident Choreographer, Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffery Gonzalez, in a program fittingly titled, Inspiration in Motion, again redefining how ballet in preformed. Elizabeth stages her popular Beyond the Circle and Straw Feet, While Geoff creates an all-new Battu, performed live by drummer-composer Adam Larocca. Related events: Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

ReBru Spirits, a distillery that takes unsold beer from local craft breweries and repurposes it into liquor, is celebrating the release of its latest creation California Whiskey on Friday, December 9 with a roaring 1920s-themed party at its Barrio Logan restaurant, bar, and speakeasy. The event starts at 7 p.m. and is free to attend, though there is a VIP experience that starts at 6 p.m. and includes a hosted bar and light bites. VIP tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. The party includes drink specials, innovative cocktails, and live entertainment. The whiskey joins ReBru’s lines of vodka, gin, and absinthe. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

We all experience loss and grief in life, but most of us are never taught how to navigate these experiences. "In Grieving Is Self-Compassion", a half-day virtual workshop presented by BELOVED Compassion Network, you'll discover the tools for safely facing your pain and cultivating self-compassion for yourself in this difficult time. Certified Compassion Practice facilitator Nancy Fowler will lead this workshop integrating the contemplative, meditative steps of the Compassion Practice as a way to navigate the grief process, care for yourself as you face your pain, and heal after loss.