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The Gaslamp Quarter welcomes its newest culinary destination with the grand opening of NOIR Sushi & Sake Fusion Lounge on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Located at 926 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, NOIR blends the artistry of traditional Japanese cuisine with modern sensibilities, creating an elevated dining and nightlife experience at the heart of San Diego’s most vibrant district. Guests are invited to step into a stylish, contemporary atmosphere where every plate tells a story of craftsmanship, balance, and indulgence. From chef-driven sushi creations to curated sake flights, NOIR promises an unforgettable dining journey extends beyond just a restaurant, making it a destination experience. Highlights of the Grand Opening Experience: Culinary Showcase – Guests will enjoy premium nigiri and sashimi, inventive chef-curated sushi rolls, and the debut of the NOIR Signature Box, an elegant interpretation of the Japanese Kaiseki tradition. This multi-dish experience celebrates seasonal flavors with artistic presentation, nutrient-rich brown rice, and options that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian. Curated Sake Program – Launch of NOIR’s exclusive sake flights, featuring rare brews and one-of-a-kind pairings designed to complement both traditional and contemporary menu items. VIP Preview Hour – Select VIP guests and community partners will receive complimentary tasting menus and sake pairings as part of an exclusive welcome experience. Community Welcome – The opening event emphasizes NOIR’s commitment to providing a refined yet approachable venue for both locals and visitors, blending Japanese culinary artistry with San Diego’s modern, energetic spirit. NOIR Sushi & Sake Fusion Lounge brings an elevated dining experience to San Diego with a philosophy rooted in the beauty of life’s essentials: exceptional cuisine, refined drinks, and authentic connection. From curated omakase to an after-work sake pairing or a night out with friends, NOIR aims to redefine the city’s sushi scene. Following the grand opening, NOIR will be open daily for dinner service from 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Sunday – Thursday) and 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Friday – Saturday), with lunch service launching soon from 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. For menus and reservations, visit noirsushi.com. Parking Information

Rafael Payare, conductor Julie Boulianne, soprano Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone San Diego Symphony Chorus San Diego Symphony Orchestra BRAHMS: "A German Requiem" (Ein deutsches Requiem), Op. 45 Brahms is not only one of the most famous and cherished composers in all of 19th century music, but an artist of rich and wonderful contradictions. A musical architect of incredible intellectual skill, he wrote music that tugs instinctively at every human heart. Anyone can listen to it and be deeply moved and captivated by it, but each of us will always find that there is more and more to discover in it. Brahms, in a word, is a whole world of feelings and of melody. This San Diego Symphony festival is a rare occasion, bringing together some of his best-loved pieces – his four symphonies, his violin concerto and his ravishingly beautiful "German Requiem" – so that we can listen to them all in a single breath. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a deep dive into one of the greatest musical imaginations that ever lived! San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Rafael Payare, conductor Julie Boulianne, soprano Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone San Diego Symphony Chorus San Diego Symphony Orchestra BRAHMS: "A German Requiem" (Ein deutsches Requiem), Op. 45 Brahms is not only one of the most famous and cherished composers in all of 19th century music, but an artist of rich and wonderful contradictions. A musical architect of incredible intellectual skill, he wrote music that tugs instinctively at every human heart. Anyone can listen to it and be deeply moved and captivated by it, but each of us will always find that there is more and more to discover in it. Brahms, in a word, is a whole world of feelings and of melody. This San Diego Symphony festival is a rare occasion, bringing together some of his best-loved pieces – his four symphonies, his violin concerto and his ravishingly beautiful "German Requiem" – so that we can listen to them all in a single breath. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a deep dive into one of the greatest musical imaginations that ever lived! San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Nicholas Carter, conductor Benjamin Grosvenor, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra BRITTEN: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op 33a RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G Major TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, “Pathétique” Three of the best-loved pieces in the symphonic repertoire come together in this concert which sweeps forward from the thrilling theatre of Benjamin Britten’s "Sea Interludes" from his opera Peter Grimes, depicting the changing colors, the play of light and the terrifying storms of the North Sea between the UK and Germany, to Ravel’s beloved G Major Piano Concerto, with its glittering echoes of American jazz in the outer movements, and a haunting tribute to Bach and Mozart in the lyrical central movement. This concert ends with one of the best known of all symphonies, Tchaikovsky’s Sixth, nicknamed by his brother “Pathétique”, in response to the music’s terrifying mixture of drama and heartfelt melodies. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Chuck Samuelson, of Kitchens for Good, has launched a program that lets you adopt a tree and get the avocados it grows.

The 2025 selection follows its predecessors, "brain rot" from 2024, "rizz" from 2023 and "goblin mode" from 2022.

Camp Christmas is lighting the campfire for its 5th annual holiday festival with 19 nights of holiday joy. Tickets are now on sale for this season. Opens on Friday, Nov. 21. The popular holiday festival runs Friday through Sunday for back-to-back weekends, Nov. 21 through Dec. 14 Then December 17-23; each evening 5:30 to 9 p.m. With all the lights and sounds of the holidays, Camp Christmas is an explosion of the holiday season, all in one place! From colorful dancing water shows to holiday photo ops, winter hayrides and train rides, as well as “Sappy,” The Talking Christmas Tree – there’s something for everyone that will boost the holiday spirit. New this year is axe throwing, a circus themed Merry Midway – with Basketball Hot Shot, Bowler Roller, Giant Wheel Spin and more! – and a Camp Christmas raffle. There’s also archery, bounce houses, a game room, plus laser tag, a tree top climbing wall and face painting. Additionally, Camp also boasts a Sugar Shack, and multiple dining options, including a new hot dog cart. Camp Christmas is located at 8668 Pine Creek Road in Pine Valley (91962). The altitude at Camp Christmas is 4,000 feet and the evenings can be chilly. Warm clothing – winter jackets, snow hats, scarves, and gloves – are recommended. Most activities are free with the price of admission, with a few requiring a nominal fee. November ticket prices are: $15 for adults and ages 16+ and $10 for children 5- to 15-years old, with kids 4-years and under free. There is a military discount of $2 per ticket (available only at the door). December ticket prices increase slightly to $17 for adults and ages 16+ and $12 for children 5- to 15-years old, with kids 4-years and under free. There is a military discount of $2 per ticket (available only at the door). For every full-price ticket purchased in December ($12 and $17), one free bonus Raffle Ticket will be provided at entry ($1.00 value per ticket). Parking is $10 per car. For questions, contact info@pinevalleycampchristmas.com. For more information, visit www.PineValleyCampChristmas.com. Pine Valley Camp Christmas on Facebook / Instagram

Camp Christmas is lighting the campfire for its 5th annual holiday festival with 19 nights of holiday joy. Tickets are now on sale for this season, which opens on Friday, Nov. 21. The popular holiday festival runs Friday through Sunday for back-to-back weekends, Nov. 21 through Dec. 14, then Dec. 17-23; each evening 5:30 to 9 p.m. With all the lights and sounds of the holidays, Camp Christmas is an explosion of the holiday season, all in one place! From colorful dancing water shows to holiday photo ops, winter hayrides and train rides, as well as “Sappy,” The Talking Christmas Tree – there’s something for everyone that will boost the holiday spirit. New this year is axe throwing, a circus themed Merry Midway – with Basketball Hot Shot, Bowler Roller, Giant Wheel Spin and more! – and a Camp Christmas raffle. There’s also archery, bounce houses, a game room, plus laser tag, a tree top climbing wall and face painting. Additionally, Camp also boasts a Sugar Shack, and multiple dining options, including a new hot dog cart. Camp Christmas is located at 8668 Pine Creek Road in Pine Valley (91962). The altitude at Camp Christmas is 4,000 feet and the evenings can be chilly. Warm clothing – winter jackets, snow hats, scarves, and gloves – are recommended. Most activities are free with the price of admission, with a few requiring a nominal fee. November ticket prices are: $15 for adults and ages 16+ and $10 for children 5- to 15-years old, with kids 4-years and under free. There is a military discount of $2 per ticket (available only at the door). December ticket prices increase slightly to $17 for adults and ages 16+ and $12 for children 5- to 15-years old, with kids 4-years and under free. There is a military discount of $2 per ticket (available only at the door). For every full-price ticket purchased in December ($12 and $17), one free bonus Raffle Ticket will be provided at entry ($1.00 value per ticket). Parking is $10 per car. For questions, contact info@pinevalleycampchristmas.com. For more information, visit www.PineValleyCampChristmas.com. Pine Valley Camp Christmas on Facebook / Instagram

Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.

Noting the decision not to mark the day, the State Department stated: "An awareness day is not a strategy." Activists in the fight to end the ongoing AIDS epidemic disagree.