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Join us for A Haunted Holiday weekend as Gaslight Steampunk Expo welcomes the creator, Joe Benitez, and artist, Marcia Chen, of Lady Mechanika. From classic holiday ghosts stories like "Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol" to modern holiday ghostly favorites like "Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas", we will have a weekend filled with workshops, live music, dancing, vendors, tea dueling, teapot racing, a Friday night Murder Mystery, and Sunday Steamy swap meet, plus special presentations on "Dia De Los Muertos", "Chinese Ancestor Shrine" tradition, including an ofrenda in our Display Room. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. SOCIALS: Facebook Twitter

In the midst of a political scandal, Ned Newley, the ultimate policy nerd, is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Governor. He's terrified of public speaking and his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant, Arthur Vance, sees things differently. Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. At once a razor-sharp satire and an inspirational tribute to democracy, "The Outsider" is a timely and hilarious send-up of modern American politics that both skewers politics and celebrates democracy. The cast includes the following talented San Diego actors: Deborah Dodaro, Adam Daniel, Michelle Marie Trester, Robert May, John Nutten, Leigh Akin and Walter Murray Scripps Ranch Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Rock band Yacht Rock Revue will perform live at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Fri, Aug 12 at 8 P.M. Follow them on social media! Facebook + Instagram

L’ATTITUDE, a top-tier business and media event, is excited to announce their first ever concert taking place this year that will celebrate the power of Latin music in popular culture with a star-studded slate of performances at San Diego’s premier music venue, the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The highly anticipated concert will feature a headlining performance by Colombian superstar Juanes, the chart-topping “Camisa Negra” Latin rocker, along with opening performances from reggaeton superstar Farruko and one of the most beloved radio personality and DJ’s in the Latin community, Alex Sensation. This breakout event will be a new addition to the four-day conference that hosts world class CEO’s, celebrities, economists, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists and politicians. Event restricted to ages 18+. WHEN | Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 8 p.m. WHERE | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park ‣ 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101 ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here!

Though hospitalization rates have not reached the highs of last winter, the ongoing crush of patients is testing the resources of San Diego’s emergency departments. And California Gov. Gavin Newsom and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria are promoting reforming conservatorship laws in an effort to address homelessness. In other news from Sacramento, state regulators are holding off on considering a proposal that would upend the state’s solar marketplace. Plus, KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando checks in at Comickaze, a comic book store she has been going to for decades, to see how it has overcome multiple challenges these past two years. And this year’s California Children’s Report Card has found that, from the pandemic to systemic racism, the state’s youth are under a lot of pressure and more resources are needed to address that. Finally, Jamie Deering, the CEO of Spring Valley’s Deering Banjo Company, joins KPBS Midday Edition to break down some of 2021's best in banjo music — from bluegrass to blues to world and experimental.

Indie pop band Peach Pit will perform live at Soma on Saturday, December 3 at 8:00 p.m. Peach Pit’s songs feel like a close friend telling you a story. The Vancouver quartet—Neil Smith [vocals, guitar], Chris Vanderkooy [guitar], Peter Wilton [bass], and Mikey Pascuzzi [drums]—refined this signature storytelling over a soundtrack of breezy guitars and some ballsy distortion. Peach Pit on Instagram + Facebook

Get ready to party with a purpose – a fundraiser for Shoreline Community Services with live music, carnival games, festive drinks and food, raffle prizes, silent auction and strolling entertainers! Local band Generation Gap will be joining us at our Summer Escapade Community Carnival! They will playing the tunes through the centuries - swing, blues, country, rock, and more! Come together with your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers. Celebrate summer and support the work that SCS does to help our unhoused neighbors on their journey off the street!

Regional Mexican phenomenon Grupo Firme will perform live at PETCO Park on Sat, Aug 27 at 7 P.M. Follow them on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Rufus Du Sol with Paraleven at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on October 5, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. Follow on social media! Rufus Du Sol: Facebook + Instagram Paraleven: Facebook + Instagram

Kolohe Kai with Maoli at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on October 1, 2022 at 8 P.M. Follow them on social media! Kolohe Kai: Facebook + Instagram Maoli: Facebook + Instagram