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The San Diego Asian Film Festival showcases 150 films from 30 countries over the next 10 days.

Mary Hennessy served Santee’s community for 40 years at her donut shop, Mary’s Donuts. She passed away last month, but her granddaughter says her recipes and legacy remain.

This Saturday, a filmmaker and historian will talk about the origins of deportation and its impact on modern immigration policy.

Cinema Junkie speaks with authors Kim Luperi and Danny Reid about their new book, “Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934," which they say is the perfect gift for any cinephile.

Beginning February 15, Birch Aquarium will kick-off Birch After Hours, an all-ages evening experience held Sunday nights from 5 to 7 p.m. Designed for families, couples and anyone looking to wind down the weekend, Birch After Hours features discounted tickets, music, food offerings and a relaxed nighttime vibe inviting guests to experience the aquarium in a whole new light. Tickets for January’s Oceans at Night: Aquanauts are on sale now starting at $53.95 for members and $59.95 for the general public. Birch After Hours tickets are also available for the first several weeks. Note tickets for Birch After Hours must be purchased online in advance to receive the discounted price. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for more details and to reserve tickets. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Sunday Songwriter Showcase with Jeff Berkley Featuring Special guests Aly Rowell & Cara Cormier Jeff Berkley – Songwriter, Musician, Producer Jeff Berkley is a native San Diego songwriter, musician, and producer who has left an indelible mark on the music world. Known for his soulful songwriting, masterful guitar work, and visionary production, he has collaborated with some of the industry's most revered artists, including Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Jim Messina, Ben Harper, Indigo Girls, Bruce Cockburn, Bob Weir, Tim Flannery, Steve Poltz, Arlo Guthrie, Jason Mraz, Pete Seeger, and many more. As one of Southern California’s most prolific producers, Jeff has shaped countless records across multiple genres, elevating the voices of emerging and established artists alike. His ability to capture raw emotion and authenticity in the studio has made him a sought-after producer and mentor. In 1999, Jeff won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Songwriters award in Texas, joining the ranks of past winners like Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Lindsay White. As a solo artist and with his bands, Berkley Hart and Jeff Berkley & The Banned, he has won multiple San Diego Music Awards (SDMAs), including Artist of the Year in 2023. In recognition of his contributions to the regional and national music scene, he was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame. Jeff Berkley continues to write, perform, and produce, always pushing the boundaries of creativity while staying rooted in the heart and soul of storytelling through music. Jeff Berkley on Facebook / Instagram

Returning on select nights throughout the year, Oceans at Night brings back the energy, creativity and curiosity that made the event a guest favorite, with fresh themes, new partnerships and immersive nighttime experiences. Adults can recapture the magic of childhood by exploring the aquarium after hours, enjoying music, drinks and fascinating ocean science — all in a fun, child-free environment. Oceans at Night kicks off Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. with an Aquanauts theme in honor of the aquarium’s newest exhibition, Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base. During the event, guests will explore an underwater research station, experience life as an aquanaut, enjoy moments to meditate and connect with Scripps science all while enjoying Oceans at Night’s adults-only atmosphere.. Additional Oceans at Night dates and themes will be announced at a later date. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

We discuss the congressional investigation into ongoing operations against alleged drug trafficking boats.

18 Cities Coffee Roasters will be hosting a community pop-up at La Canchita Indoor Soccer, a space dedicated to youth development through sports. The event will take place alongside La Canchita’s children’s soccer camp, creating a family-friendly environment that brings together youth, parents, and the local community over specialty coffee. View the event page on Instagram

Lecture title: The sweet side of drug discovery: How sugars can help shape the future of medicines - Front Row lecture with Yuzhong Liu, PhD Description: Some of the most powerful medicines we use today come from natural products, which are specialized molecules that plants and microbes have evolved over millions of years. Sugars play a key role in these compounds—determining how the molecule behaves, where it travels in the body and how strongly it activates the immune system. In this free Front Row lecture, Scripps Research chemist Yuzhong Liu will demonstrate how her lab uses synthetic biology to decode the role of sugars in medicine—helping scientists build next-generation vaccine adjuvants, cancer therapies and safer treatments. ABOUT SCRIPPS RESEARCH Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. The Front Row lecture series, now in its ninth season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. Join us—in the front row. Reserve your seat! Settle into our auditorium for an inspirational, in-person experience, or attend virtually with thousands of people from around the world. Scripps Research on Instagram and Facebook