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The popularity of the word honestly online and in conversation has soared in recent years. TBH, we'd like to know what's going on.

"A spark of seduction, a kiss of old toad, a journey down an untravelled road..." Conjure a realm of enchantment where words slip off page’s edge—spellcasting your fantasies to dance alive before your very eyes with this immersive theater show set in an illustrious bordello. Enter The Poetry Brothel. A glamorous cabaret featuring the most thought-provoking, thrill-arousing poets accompanied by burlesque dancers, variety acts, and a live jazz band. Plus, there are opportunities to choose your own adventure, have unique and mysterious encounters, and connect with dazzling artists along the way. The allure of these sultry specters creates a magic so enticing, our poets possess powers to undress your mind and plunge into your innermost desires—leaving you "Spellbound." The Experience: - Cocktail Hour with the Characters - Live Stage Show with Seductive Poetry & Vaudeville - Intimate Private Poetry Readings - Interactive Vendors: Intimacy Oracle, Body Painting, Typewriter Poetry, Mystics, Tarot Reading, Art - Live Jazz & Cabaret Inspired Music - Afterparty Tickets Will Sell Out Early Join San Diego’s sizzling debut show at Park & Rec, a venue reminiscent of the glamorous nightlife of Bourbon Street, nestled in University Heights for an unforgettable immersive literary cabaret show. The Poetry Brothel is a 17-year-running immersive literary cabaret with chapters across the country—including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Boston—and even around the globe. A collective of artists and poets with a mission to uplift our communities. Part of proceeds will benefit nonprofit GLITS. Blending poetry and vaudeville, intimacy and immersion, cabaret and activism, The Poetry Brothel is a show like no other. Whether you're a poet yourself, a fan of the art, or a lover of theatre, immersive experiences, or club culture—this show has something to delight everyone. The “Madam” presents a rotating cast of poets “erupting into verse in public and luring guests into back rooms for private readings,” as described in The New Yorker. For Front VIP Table booking and questions, email sarina@poetrysocietyny.org The Poetry Brothel on Facebook / Instagram

For the 7 p.m. screening on Thursday, October 23, please join us for a special in-person Q&A with director Brandt Johnson and star Ellen Jovin, who will be joined by Martha Barnette, co-host of "A Way with Words." In addition, Ellen will set up her Grammar Table both before and after the film to answer grammar questions and sign copies of her national bestseller. Synopsis: One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that said “Grammar Table.” Right away, passersby began excitedly asking questions, telling stories, and filing complaints. What happened next is the stuff of grammar legend. Ellen and her filmmaker husband, Brandt Johnson, took the table on the road, visiting all 50 states as Brandt shot the grammar action. But this story transcends grammar. It’s the story of an epic quest in a divided time to bring us all closer together. *** About the Special Guests! Ellen Jovin, Star of "Rebel with a Clause" Ellen Jovin is an internationally acclaimed grammar and language expert. Her most recent book, called "Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian," was published by HarperCollins in 2022 and quickly became a national bestseller. The paperback edition came out in May 2025. Ellen has written three other books on writing/grammar (Hachette) and is a co-founder with Brandt of the communication skills consulting and training firm Syntaxis. Ellen has studied more than 25 languages with a total of nine different writing systems, which she blogged about for years as part of a project she called “Words & Worlds of New York.” Earlier in her career, she worked as a freelance reporter and taught writing at New York University and other area colleges. She has a B.A. in German studies from Harvard University and an M.A. in comparative literature from UCLA. Brandt Johnson, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor "Rebel with a Clause" is Brandt’s feature film debut. Before this project, he was the writer, director, and star of Brad Advice, a comedy web series about which the New York Daily News raved, “Brad Advice knocks it out of the park.” Brandt has written and produced three plays (the New York Times praised his “sharp writing”), and he is the author of the book "Practical Presentation Skills: Authenticity, Focus & Strength (Hachette)." Brandt is a co-founder with Ellen of the communication skills consulting and training firm Syntaxis. A former investment banker and speechwriter, he has trained executives of major corporations around the world. Also a lifelong athlete, Brandt played professional basketball in Europe and on tour against the Harlem Globetrotters. He graduated from Williams College with a B.A. in mathematics and earned an M.B.A. in finance from the NYU Stern School of Business. Martha Barnette Co-host/co-producer Martha Barnette is the author of reader-friendly books on word origins. She has a background in ancient Greek and Latin, studied Spanish in Costa Rica, and worked as a newspaper reporter for major metropolitan dailies. Raised in the South, she now lives in San Diego, where she’s often found hiking mountain trails and performing with an improv comedy troupe. Grammar Table on Facebook / Instagram

Smith revisits her childhood and offers insights into her marriage in a new memoir. Bread of Angels offers an intimate, if imperfect, view of the visionary punk poet.

Zohran Mamdani no perdió tiempo como alcalde electo de la ciudad de Nueva York antes de dejar claro que ve parte de su nuevo rol como defensor de la ciudad ante el presidente Donald Trump, quien había amenazado no solo con retirarle fondos a la ciudad si ganaba, sino también con arrestarlo y deportarlo.

From Book to Screen: “Hola Frida!” Animation Movie in French with English subtitles. Connect around light refreshments before the screening. 6:30 p.m.: Refreshments 7 p.m.: Movie (1h22) Movie in French with English subtitles. Rated all public. Recommended 7 and above. "Hola Frida" is a vibrant animated film directed by André Kadi and Karine Vézina, released in 2024. Adapted from the children’s book "Frida, c’est moi" by Sophie Faucher and Cara Carmina, it offers a poetic and touching look at the childhood of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, blending biography, imagination, and Mexican folklore. The film is a co-production between Canada and France, and premiered at the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico in October 2024, followed by a theatrical release in France on February 12, 2025, and in Quebec on April 4, 2025. Featuring the voices of Olivia Ruiz, Emma Rodriguez, Rebeca Gonzales, Léo Coté, Sophie Faucher, and Manuel Tadros, "Hola Frida" takes viewers of all ages—on a colorful and emotional journey, where imagination becomes both a refuge and a powerful force to overcome life’s challenges. This event is part of the French Literature and Arts Festival organized by the Alliance Française San Diego (AFSD). Learn more about the program on our website: https://www.afsandiego.org/flaf Alliance Française San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. The cause was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.

Join UC San Diego Library for their 25th Annual Toy Piano Festival at noon Sunday, Sept 30 in the Seuss Room of Geisel Library. Performers include Jim Chute, Kenneth Herman, Christian Hertzog, Scott Paulson, Barbara Scheidker and special guest Sue Palmer, known as “The Queen of Boogie-Woogie.” This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Fun Toy Piano Facts: The first composer to write a “serious” work for toy piano was John Cage, who visited the UC San Diego campus several times, including a two-week stay as a Regents lecturer in the 1980s. Alumnus Scott Paulson, who was on campus for Cage’s lectures, cites Cage’s influence as a major impetus for this festival, of which Paulson is the director. In 1999, a missing service bell at a Geisel Library help desk spawned a long streak of toy piano activity at UC San Diego. The bell was replaced by a playful, tiny keyboard and a sign: “Please play on toy piano for service.” And play they did! The resultant flurry of toy piano activity led to the establishment of The Toy Piano Collection at Geisel Library. The collection consists of actual instruments, commissioned scores, and existing literature and recordings. Most of the commissioned scores in the collection have been composed by UC San Diego alumni. In May 2001, the Library of Congress issued a subject heading and call number for toy piano scores because of the commissioning activities at Geisel Library. The collection can be viewed under the call number M 175 T69. Visit: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/25th-annual-toy-piano-festival UC San Diego Library on Instagram and Facebook

Police said two people who were wounded remain in a life-threatening condition after the attack on Saturday. Passengers reported scenes of panic and chaos ,with many running through the carriages.

Thousands of South Sudanese refugees and impoverished locals in Uganda saw a brighter future with a new USAID-funded project. They'd get $205 and coaching to build a business. Then came the cuts.