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Food, music and traditional dancing will be featured at “Oaxaca de Mis Amores” on Sunday at the Junior Seau Amphitheatre.

Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas have combined their talents to form this award-winning duo. Their music can be described as having an international flair as they incorporate flamenco, middle-eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other rhythms into their compositions and arrangements. Jimmy and Enrique’s musical collaboration has created a unique, fiery world-music. Listeners will experience virtuosic guitar passages accompanied by exotic percussive rhythms, which together produce a sound that will grab your soul. Jimmy and Enrique on Instagram and Facebook

Guests can take in stunning sunset and skyline views while enjoying the extended happy hour. Offerings include à la carte tacos such as carne asada with onion, cilantro, roasted green salsa and black beans; and blackened grilled fish with mango slaw, avocado crema and black beans, each priced at $5. Drink specials include $2 off all draft beer and wine by the glass, which includes a rotating selection of local taps. Current selections include Swinging Friar, a pale ale from Ballast Point; Liquid Candy, a hazy IPA from Tarantula Hills; and Orange Ave Wit from Coronado Brewing; among others. Bottles of Modelo and Modelo Negra are also available for $5. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails offers panoramic views of the city skyline and features cozy fire pits and intimate seating areas for epic sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. About Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails: Perched at the intersection of San Diego’s most vibrant streets, Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is a breathtaking escape with stunning views of the city skyline and Petco Park. Located on the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo San Diego in the lively Gaslamp Quarter, this desert-inspired oasis entices with cozy seating and inviting fire pits perfect for gatherings. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails serves a menu of Baja cuisine fused with Southern California flavors and global influences, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is open daily at 4 p.m. Reservations and more information are available by calling 619-727-4000 or by visiting the website here. Visit: https://www.borregorooftopsandiego.com/ Borrego Rooftop on Instagram and Facebook

Stop Light Party – The Ultimate Status-Revealing Nightlife Vibe! Friday Night Fever Meets Modern-Day Dating Etiquette. Green means Single, Yellow means It’s Complicated, Red means Taken. What color will you be rocking? The Rules Are Simple: - Come dressed in the color that represents your relationship status - Bring your boldest, freshest, most stylish look - Arrive early - Ladies are FREE until 9 p.m. - Early Bird Tickets: Just $10 on Eventbrite - At the Door: $20 Why You Should Pull Up: - The sexiest, most flirty party in the city - Meet new people without awkward icebreakers - Vibes curated by live DJs all night - A dance floor full of color-coded possibilities - Drinks flowing, energy high, no pressure — just good times Location: Temecula Sports Lounge | 27911 Jefferson Ave #104 Time: Doors open at 8 p.m. | Party 1:30 a.m. 21+ ONLY | Valid ID Required Early Bird tickets WILL sell out. Don’t wait. Tap in while they’re hot. Dress to impress. Come bold. Leave with a story. Let your color speak for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stop Light Party – ¡La Vibra Nocturna Definitiva para Revelar tu Estado Sentimental! La fiebre del viernes se une con la etiqueta moderna para citas. Verde = Soltero Amarillo = Es Complicado Rojo = En una Relación ¿Qué color vas a lucir tú? Las Reglas Son Simples: - Viste el color que representa tu estado sentimental - Trae tu look más atrevido, fresco y con estilo - Llega temprano – Mujeres ENTRAN GRATIS hasta las 9 p.m. - Preventa: Solo $10 en Eventbrite - En la puerta: $20 Por Qué No Puedes Faltar: - La fiesta más sexy y coqueta de la ciudad - Conoce gente nueva sin momentos incómodos - Vibra con DJs en vivo toda la noche - Una pista de baile llena de posibilidades codificadas por colores - Bebidas fluyendo, energía alta, cero presión — solo buenos momentos Ubicación: Temecula Sports Lounge | 27911 Jefferson Ave #104 Horario: Puertas abren a las 8 p.m. | Fiesta hasta la 1:30 a.m. Solo para mayores de 21 años | Se requiere identificación válida Los boletos de preventa se AGOTARÁN. No lo dejes para después. Conéctate mientras están disponibles. Viste para impresionar. Llega con actitud. Sal con una historia. Deja que tu color hable por ti. Save your spot at the hottest party in town! GERALDBEAMONPRESENTS on Instagram

This weekend in the arts: City College Photo Exhibition, Tony Hawk meets "The Nutcracker," experimental theater on treadmills, holiday posadas, Jackie Mendoza, "Noel Noel" and more.

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center is inviting the community to come kick off the holiday season and shop local vendors at the Annual Holiday Bazaar. The Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Olivewood Gardens and will feature more than 40 local vendors and Kitchenista entrepreneurs, and food for purchase prepared by our High School Culinary Program Interns. The free community event is an opportunity to discover handmade goods, holiday gifts, and treats. All proceeds will support the growth of locally owned small businesses. A variety of unique, locally made products will be available for purchase, including handmade scented soaps, candles, salsa macha, local honey, sourdough bread, tamales, jewelry, handbags, knitted wear, and much more. Kitchenista entrepreneurs will be selling artisanal breads, handcrafted jewelry, and Mexican artisan goods. A variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals will be available for purchase to support Olivewood’s programs. Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center promotes health equity, food access, and community building. Proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar will help Olivewood continue to provide resources, programming, and nutritious food access to the community it serves. Olivewood collaborates with the community of National City and neighboring areas to increase access to fresh foods and vegetables and green spaces, fostering a healthier and more equitable future for all families. To learn more, visit olivewoodgardens.org ###  About Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center is an 8-acre nonprofit organization in National City, California, dedicated to nourishing communities and cultivating a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy, and intergenerational leadership. Since 2010, Olivewood has provided hands-on garden and nutrition programs that inspire youth and families to make healthy and sustainable choices. Learn more at www.olivewoodgardens.org.   Olivewood Gardens on Facebook / Instagram

Melissa Ann Pinney's photographs capture everyday moments of adolescence inside Chicago Public Schools over the course of a seven-year artist residency.

Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, spicy — or all of the above in one flavorful meal — we've got you covered. Here are 10 favorite cookbooks from the past year.

The NPR Music critic and All Songs Considered contributor's favorite records of the year include the best of British rap, whimsical and melancholy electronic experiments and spellbinding dreampop.

This may have been a year when Latin music exploded globally, but the Alt.Latino and El Tiny host also sensed a desire among musicians for softness and stillness.