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The Downtown San Diego Lions Club invites San Diegans to their “ROARing Twenties” Centennial Gala Saturday, September 24 from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. The theme-driven bash is a tribute to when the Club was first chartered in 1922. It is the Downtown San Diego Lions Club’s largest fundraiser and promises to be a swinging time. This event will raise critical funds to support their Lions High School Scholarship program as well as Lions Camp Jack summer camp for at-risk San Diego youth. Grab your fedoras, spats or your nicest flapper attire and join us for this fun filled themed evening. The gala will be held at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse. Don’t worry, no prohibition at this gala, there will plenty to drink and eat without having to do a secret knock. This event includes a silent auction, full course meal, an open bar, dancing, and a fun filled swinging night! Not to be missed! Date: Saturday, September 24 Time: Reception – 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Location: Admiral Baker Clubhouse Cost: $800 for a table of 8 or $100 per person. Sponsorships are still available. Admission: Purchase tickets here. To become a sponsor please visit here. SOCIALS: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy’s biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and pioneering use of technology. In the past 2 years Nimesh has self-released three stand-up specials and has charted a path from sold out comedy clubs to major theaters. Nimesh most recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and before that made his late night debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers. His self-released specials “Jokes To Get You Through Quarantine,” “Thank You, China,” and “Lucky Lefty” have amassed millions of views. His first writing job came after Chris Rock saw him perform standup and hired him directly to write for The Academy Awards in 2016 and tour with him. Since then, he has written for “Saturday Night Live,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” Please Note: This event is recommended for mature audiences. Connect with Nimesh Patel on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

What to make of all the student loan news this year? We have three takeaways, and a literary analogy (it's NPR afterall).

This weekend in the arts: Poets laureate at the downtown library; Medium Festival of Photography; indie bands Jupiter Flight and Nite Lapse at the Casbah; Mathieu Gregoire at ICE Gallery; Barrio Art Crawl and Fern St. Circus; "Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play" at The Old Globe; and Prebys Play Day at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

Celebrating David Bowie with Adrian Belew and Scrote Celebrating David Bowie has performed to devoted Bowie fans in 17 countries on 5 continents with superstar guest appearances by Sting, Gary Oldman, Todd Rundgren, Thomas Dolby, Joe Bonamassa, Seal, Perry Farrell, The B-52’s’ Kate Pierson, Ewan McGregor, Simon Le Bon, Gavin Rossdale, La Roux, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley, Corey Taylor, Ian Astbury, Darren Criss, The Tubes’ Fee Waybill, Living Colour, The London Community Gospel Choir, The Harlem Gospel Choir, orchestras, and a long list of Bowie friends & former band members. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

With NCAA brackets formed, the college basketball tournaments dubbed March Madness because of its drama begin this week. Here are some highlights to watch for as the men's and women's games begin.

Menendez has refused to step down as New Jersey's senior senator even amid growing calls from his fellow Democratic senators.

Homeless people often have sporadic or no access to health care, resulting in costly, chronic conditions. A new statewide effort encourages Medi-Cal insurers to partner with street teams to improve care.

Premieres Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Celebrate the popular MASTERPIECE series and the beauty of the Dales by touring the actual locations where filming takes place, including the Skeldale House, Heston Grange, The Drovers Arms, as well as scenic vistas, bridges and farms.

Captivating, explosive, sensational! Sweden's Queen of Swing, jazz sensation, Gunhild Carling, dazzles at the Brooks Theatre in Oceanside, CA on Friday, January 13. Incredibly dynamic, Carling sings, dances, and plays over 10 instruments backed by her family band. Follow on Social Media! Instagram + Facebook