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Sarah Polley's adaptation of Miriam Toews' novel tells the harrowing story of women in an isolated religious colony who break the silence about abuse at the hands of the colony's men.

From 5 Plays To See In San Diego In October (KPBS feature): Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel's late-'90s work, "The Mineola Twins" is a great showcase for a gifted comedic actress, and local Samantha Ginn is up for the challenge. Ginn plays both Myrna and Myra, "almost identical" twins as they navigate entirely different outlooks during multiple decades of the women's movement in America from the mid-1950s through the first Bush administration. That alone is quite the task, and toss in the complicated acting (and costume changes) associated with swapping between Myra and Myrna, this promises to be a wild one to watch. Directed by Moxie cofounder Jennifer Eve Thorn, the cast is rounded out by three more actors who also portray multiple characters (Emily Jerez, Phillip Magin and Desireé Clarke). COVID information: Proof of vaccination or proof of negative PCR test within 72 hours. Guests under 12 not allowed. Masks required in the theater. --Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the theater: One dirty sock might end it all. Myrna and Myra are ALMOST identical twins with very different world views. When one sock crosses the threshold of their separate lives, a battle ensues that races through the Eisenhower, Nixon and Reagan/Bush years in this delicious comedy that dives into the brasiers of the ultra-conservative and ultra-liberal to find… boobs on both sides. Visit http://www.moxietheatre.com/playing-now/the-mineola-twins/ or call 858-598-7620

Singer-songwriter Shua's contemporary folk-inspired music connects listeners to the core emotions that flow through the human condition. A storyteller turned songwriter, Shua’s music conceptualizes feelings of loneliness, love, faith, and fear into poetry. Raised in Southern California, Shua was just eight when he got his start by playing a piano given to his family from his church. By eleven he was singing, and songwriting naturally followed. Shua’s unique style is influenced by soul, gospel, folk, and alternative genres. Backed by a band of talented musicians, Shua plays both acoustic and electric guitar and keys. The San Diego Sound Project This concert series highlights emerging groups or artists within the San Diego region. The project is supported by an advisory committee that includes GRAMMY Award winning producer and UCSD faculty member Kamau Kenyatta, CSUSM Professor and Center ARTES Executive Director Dr. Merryl Goldberg, Grossmont College Music Department Chair Derek Cannon, Emmy Award-winning composer and MiraCosta College faculty member Christy Coobatis, and Connections Chamber Music Series Co-Founder Bridget Dolkas. The San Diego Sound Project has been made possible in part by The Conrad Prebys Foundation. The Museum's live stream capabilities were enhanced thanks to a grant from the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office. Please visit website for any further inquires: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/sdsp-shua

Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. It’s all part of Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, presented by Keurig, which has sold over two million tickets globally making it one of the most popular current traveling exhibitions. HOURS OF OPERATION: Sunday - Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (last entry 9 p.m.) Thursday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (last entry 9 p.m.) Yoga: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (doors open 8 a.m.) Friday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (last entry 10 p.m.) Saturday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (last entry 10 p.m.) Yoga: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (doors open 8 a.m.) The visit will take around one hour. Opened Friday, Jan. 14, 2022.

Trump and his company have repeatedly faced criminal investigations but this case marks the first time his company has been charged, tried, and convicted on criminal charges.

Liz Truss is Britain's fourth prime minister in six years, and the third woman to take on the role. She succeeded Boris Johnson as Conservative party leader on Monday.

The proposal to shut down the Brooks Street Swimming Center was abandoned after a 4-1 vote at Wednesday’s Oceanside City Council meeting.

Mexico marks a grim milestone: The number of people officially listed as disappeared now exceeds 100,000. Many are victims of drug cartels, journalists, human rights advocates and Indigenous people.

SoulCollage® is an intuitive and creative collage process that promotes self-discovery, self-acceptance and personal empowerment. Collage materials included. Bring a journal. If you prefer, bring your own scissors. About the Instructor - Shirla is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), Registered Sandplay Practitioner (RSP) & SoulCollage® Facilitator, she has a private practice in downtown La Mesa. Shirla's therapeutic practice focuses on a holistic approach to therapy where she incorporates many different forms of Expressive Arts Therapies. SoulCollage® is not a therapeutic modality in itself, it's a process that facilitates Self Discovery and Personal Growth and can be utilized in any setting. Date: March 20, 2022 Time: 1p.m.-2:30p.m. Location: The Water Conservation Garden Members $10 / Non-members $15 For more information on this event and class registration please visit HERE!

Update: Livestream option added to the final four performances: Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 2 p.m. Learn more or buy tickets here. "Azul": a play by C. Quintana Directed by Maria Patrice Amon Cast: Diana Cervera, Olivia Espinosa, Zuleyma Guevara, Sofia Sassone. On stage at The Diversionary Theatre Nov. 18 - Dec. 19, 2021. Previews: Nov. 18-26 Opening night: Nov. 27 About the play: Memories of Yadra’s childhood in Castro’s Cuba come flooding back as Alzheimer’s sets in, inspiring her daughter Zelia to connect with her heritage. With her wife by her side, Zelia sets out on a journey to excavate family secrets and discover a love that led her mother’s beloved tía-abuela to remain in Cuba. Spanning two countries and three generations, Azul fuses music and memory to explore a romance for the ages and the true language of love. About the playwright: C. QUINTANA, or CQ (she/her, any) is a queer writer with Cuban and Louisiana roots. There is “other” and “in-between” in all of us; CQ tells stories that mine the misconception of dissimilarity and proclaim, “You are not alone.” Her plays and musicals have been developed and produced with companies including Barrington Stage Company, Southern Rep, INTAR, Lark Play Development Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Astoria Performing Arts Center, and more. Her play Scissoring is published and available for licensing via Dramatists Play Service and a monologue from AZUL, which was featured on the 2017 Kilroys List and had its world premiere at Southern Rep as part of the 2019 Tennessee Williams/Saints and Sinners Literary Festival, is published in The Kilroys List: Volume 2. She is the recipient of fellowships and residencies from WP Theater, MacDowell (Ernest and Red Heller Fellow), Playwrights Realm, Van Lier/New Voices at The Lark, CubaOne, Queer/Art, and Lambda Literary, as well as commissions from Audible, The Civilians, Palo Alto Playhouse, EST/Alfred P. Sloan Project, Peppercorn Theatre Company, and more. She holds an MFA in Playwriting from Columbia University. Related links: Diversionary Theatre on Instagram Diversionary Theatre on Facebook