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Pratt, a former reality TV star, is flooding social media with edgy humor, AI slop and combative rhetoric as a way of grabbing attention and winning the vote of the very online. It's a strategy some political experts see as the future of online campaigning.

The Professor of Sax is back. Fresh from another world tour where he played with musicians in Cape Town, South Africa, Dr. David Borgo, UCSD will entertain us with jazz standards and originals. Dr. Borgo never fails to exceed our expectations and the music his trio produces just gets better every year. David Borgo is an ethnomusicologist, jazz saxophonist, and Professor in the Department of Music at UC San Diego. David’s research, in addition to his prolific performing, composing and recording career, involves studying the field of musical improvisation. "Borgo's music splashes all over the jazz spectrum, from swing to free... [He] has a lovely warm tone on tenor sax and a gracious one on soprano." – Francois Couture, All Music Guide Friends of Encinitas Library on Instagram

Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours? The Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life, your grandparents, your friends, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21, 2026. Registration is requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration. February 10: Shaping Your Story and Making it Yours with Emily Stamets Explore fun, practical techniques for learning, remembering, and making a story your own—no matter your style or experience level. Emily Stamets is a storyteller specializing in original fantasy with a modern feminist twist. A dynamic and theatrical storyteller, she brings over two decades of Theatre Arts experience to the stage. With over ten years of full-time teaching experience and five+ years 1:1 coaching experience, Emily is a highly effective teaching artist and coach. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/learn-art-storytelling-42672 Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook

Free admission – All are welcome! Come listen to top-rated musicians on the gazebo stage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be shaded seating for audience members. There will be storytelling in the Porter House from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. A family/contra dance will be held in the Templars Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Gazebo Mainstage Music Schedule: 10 a.m. – Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters: Gulf Coast Music – A gumbo of Cajun, Zydeco, Mardi Gras & Texas Swing 11 a.m. – Kaylee Daughtery: One of San Diego’s top jazz vocalists and songwriters 12 p.m. – Nathan and Jessie: A unique blend of jazzy folk and blues on resonator guitars and accordion 1 p.m. – Whiskey and Burlap: A local trio combing Americana, bluegrass, country, and folk music 2 p.m. – The Winter Sisters: An original songwriting trio of local favorites Cathryn Beeks, Sande Lollis, and Bonnie Nicholls 3 p.m. – Fast Heart Mart: A banjo blend of rock, folk, punk, old-time country, bluegrass, blues, rap, and Indian raga…or simply Punkgrass music Storytelling in the Porter House, hosted by the Storytellers of San Diego: 12 p.m. – Old Time Tales with Mindy Donner, Tammy Burmeister, Aunt Li-Anne 1 p.m. – Treasure Tales with Emily Stamets and Aunt Li-Anne 2 p.m. – Wild West Tales with Emily Stamets, Linda Brown, and Marilyn McPhie 3 p.m. – Open Mic Additional storytellers may be added to this schedule. Visit: Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival San Diego Folk Heritage on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego’s best night market, held monthly on the 1st Friday at AleSmith Brewing Co. Featuring 20+ diverse vendors with the most eco-friendly food, products and services in Southern California. Free Entry | Live Music | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats, including Pizza, Tacos, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Nachos, Samosas, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Curries, and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. The San Diego Sustainable Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and other games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. This is a rain or shine event. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-sustainable-night-market-tickets-1986965649746?aff=oddtdtcreator AleSmith Brewing Company on Instagram and Facebook

How can digital systems improve access to public services, health care, education and financial inclusion at national scale? India offers a glimpse into this type of technological governance. The country’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has become a globally significant model for how governments can use technology to deliver services more effectively, efficiently and inclusively. In this talk, Manoj Ahuja will discuss how DPI is transforming agriculture through AgriStack and education through platforms like the Academic Bank of Credits and DIKSHA. Then, Arti Ahuja will examine how DPI is reshaping health care through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and supporting informal sector workers through the e-Shram database, linking citizens to public entitlements, skill-building and employment opportunities. This public lecture series is organized by the Peter F. Cowhey Center on Global Transformation and the 21st Century India Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS).

The San Diego Underground Film Festival (SDUFF) returns May 1–5, 2026 for its eleventh edition, with a new home at UC San Diego's Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts. SDUFF XI marks a bold shift toward global feature cinema, presenting West Coast and North American premieres fresh from the world's most prestigious festivals — including Locarno, IFFR Rotterdam, TIFF, Sundance, and MoMA's Doc Fortnight — alongside a curated program of award-winning experimental shorts. Highlights include James Benning's 8 Bridges, Sky Hopinka's Powwow People, Rajee Samarasinghe's Spirit Award–winning Your Touch Makes Others Invisible, and the festival's first-ever Feature Film Competition. The weekend closes with the presentation of SDUFF's iconic "Most Metal" award, honoring the boldest and most fearless voice in the underground. All screenings are FREE and open to the public. Where: Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, UC San Diego When: May 1–5, 2026 Admission: Free More info: sdundergroundarts.org/attend-sduff-11 San Diego Underground Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Experience an unforgettable evening with Elijah Rock as he brings his newly acclaimed album "Memories Unleashed – Impulse 1" to life on stage. Inspired by his father’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease, the album is both a celebration of timeless music and a deeply personal reflection on memory, love, and legacy. Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, "Memories Unleashed" is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience. Each performance invites audiences into a space where music becomes a vessel for remembrance, connection, and hope. Backed by a stunning roster of world-class musicians who have performed with legends including Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Nancy Wilson, and Natalie Cole, Memories Unleashed captures the sophistication and soul of a golden era, brought vividly into the present through arrangements critics have called “timeless, swinging, and deeply human.” Through song, Elijah Rock reminds us that while memories may fade, the feelings they carry—and the people we love—remain forever within us. Join Elijah Rock for an evening of refined swing, rich storytelling, and musical excellence that honors the past while inspiring the future. “It takes a certain kind of artist these days to carry on the torch passed on from the likes of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Freddie Cole, Billy Eckstine and Joe Williams.” — Jazz Weekly "Memories Unleashed" runs June 8 and 9, 2026 at 7:30pm at North Coast Repertory Theatre- 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075. Please call (858) 481-1055 or visit our website, www.northcoastrep.org, to purchase tickets. Tickets are $50. Elijah Rock on Facebook / Instagram

The national environmental group accused county officials of approving the project in fragments, obscuring the scale of the development from the public.

Raised in Brooklyn, New York and now living in Los Angeles, American novelist Ivy Pochoda is the critically acclaimed author of seven novels, including "These Women" (Ecco 2021), a finalist for The Los Angeles Times Book Prize, The Edgar Award, the California Book Award, The Macavity Award, and the International Thriller Writers Award; and "Sing Her Down" (Picador 2024), which won the LA Times Book Prize. Pochoda is also a 2018 winner of Strand Critics Award for Best Novel and the Prix Page America in France. Her work often delves into themes of female violence, societal judgment, and mythology. Her latest novel, "Ecstasy" (G.P. Putnam's Sons 2025), was considered one of the most-anticipated horror books of 2025. A horror reimagining of playwright Euripides’s Greek tragedy, "The Bacchae," "Ecstasy" explores themes of empowerment, desire, and what happens when women reject the roles set out for them. Ivy Pochoda now leads a creative writing workshop in Skid Row, Los Angeles, where she helped found Skid Row Zine. She is currently a professor of creative writing at the University of California Riverside Palm Desert low-residency MFA program. Come attend this author's reading and Q & A event!