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U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%. Despite some high-profile layoff announcements, the overall job market remains tight.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. A fresh take on one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular comic operas, this updated version of "The Pirates of Penzance" took New York by storm when it premiered in Central Park in 1980, leading to a subsequent smash-hit Broadway run. Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious, hopeful farce follows young Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been apprenticed to an ineffectual but raucous band of pirates. He disavows the pirates' way of life and falls for the beautiful Mabel. Frederic's melodious tones win over the heart of Major-General Stanley's songbird daughter, Mabel, but when the Pirate King discovers that General Stanley has lied about being an orphan to keep the pirates from stealing all of his belongings and carrying off his bevy of beautiful daughters, an "ingenious paradox" may prevent the budding romance and lead to the death of "The very model of a modern Major-General." Rated: PG.

A recount has confirmed that Kris Mayes defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh by 280 votes, one of the closest elections in state history.

Advocates say that the increase signals that an eviction crisis is emerging in the region amid efforts to strengthen tenant protection.

From the museum: In celebration of Pride month, The San Diego Museum of Art is partnering with San Diego Pride and Art of Pride to present Expressions of Pride: On the Steps at SDMA. Expressions of Pride is an experience that brings together artists from multiple disciplines including visual artists, musicians, dancers, and spoken word artists to celebrate the diversity of identities and communities encompassed by Pride. In honor of Larry Baza and his dedication to art, the community, and bringing Pride to Balboa Park, the Museum is offering free admission* from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on June 24 for the Expressions of Pride: On the Steps at SDMA. PERFORMANCES BY: DISCO RIOT Gilbert Castellanos San Diego Shakespeare Society Nishi la Tremenda y Sus Aliados ARTIST AND ART-MAKING BOOTHS FEATURING: Art by Betty Bangs, John Keasler, Martin Luera, and other local LGBTQ+ artists Community mural art interactive Public art-making activity with SDMA Educators Performances 4:00–6:00 p.m. Artist and Art-Making Booths 4:00–7:00 p.m. PT Museum steps Related links: San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook

From the organizers: Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet Russell Malone, guitar Rodney Whitaker, bass Gerald Clayton, piano Lewis Nash, drums Special Guest — Charles McPherson, alto saxophone This is his story, these are his songs. The second most recorded Jazz musician of all time, Thelonious Monk’s eccentric charisma, unique improvisational style and percussive approach set the standard for – not just Jazz musicians, but – musical icons ever since. Join Gilbert Castellanos, Gerald Clayton, Lewis Nash, Russell Malone, Rodney Whitaker and special guest Charles McPherson for an evening celebrating one of Jazz’s most influential characters. The San Diego Symphony does not appear in this program. Be sure to come early for a pre-concert set from students of the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, beginning around 6:15pm. Related links: Young Lions Jazz Conservatory on InstagramYoung Lions Jazz Conservatory on Facebook The San Diego Symphony on Twitter

This weekend in the arts: immersive music and art, contemporary dance for the Jewish holidays, museum staff get artsy, an M-Theory pop-up show, and the art of the sewing machine.

Jonathan Karrant is one of the Jazz world's leading male vocalists. On Thursday, July 14, at 8 p.m. Jonathan hits the Music Box stage alongside an all star-band; Featuring Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet, Joshua White on piano, Justin Grinnell on bass and Julien Cantelm on drums. Sections for the evening will include reimagined jazz standards, soulful folk songs and rhythms & blues. Jonathan doesn't cover songs, he uncovers them, always bringing something very unique to the song.

Political leaders have criticized former President Donald Trump's dinner with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, and Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust denier.

Join the Library for the 2022 Summer Festival Jazz Concerts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Coronado Library and Hotel Del Coronado, concerts will take place every other Friday from June 3-August 26. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to each performance. Kicking off our series is the Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet on Friday, June 3. The Quartet will present an afternoon concert of Jazz, Latin and original music. Led by San Diego bassist, composer and educator Rob Thorsen, this concert will showcase the talents of this award winning ensemble. Rob found his true calling with the upright bass after playing guitar, flute, saxophone and tuba growing up. “When I began playing upright bass, the fact that I felt the sound as much as heard it had a profound effect on me. I was hooked for life.” Joining him will be Alexander Anderson, a forward-thinking pianist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger with a bent toward mixing '70s- influenced jazz and fusion with contemporary hip-hop and R&B. 16 year old saxophonist Nick Caldwell is a multiple National Young Arts award winner on both tenor and alto saxophone. He recently played at the Monterey Jazz Festival with the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra and performed in New York with bassist Russell Hall. He has been performing professionally since the age of 11. Drummer Tyler Kreutel graduated from the San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts in 2012 and went on to receive his Bachelors degree in music at CSU Long Beach. He performs regularly with Gilbert Castellanos, Joshua White, Charles McPherson, Marshall Hawkins and others.