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Comic-Con badge holders: The 19th San Diego International Children's Film Festival opens Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Comic-Con International, with a full day of short films from around the world, and filmmaker and animator appearances. No Comic-Con badge needed: The festival continues all day Saturday, July 29 at the beautiful Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library downtown, with more short films from around the world - animation, live action and documentary, clustered for different age groups, toddlers through teens. Free admission to Comic-Con screenings (July 23) for those with a Comic-Con badge, and free admission for everyone to all other San Diego screenings (July 29). See the film schedule here!

Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment in this 8-week class on Sundays July 23 through September 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. We will focus on building trust, sharpening listening skills, gaining confidence to think creatively in the moment, the concept of Yes And…, and so much more. Not only will you have a ton of fun, you will build self-confidence, soft business skills, and meet new people!

Stop by the Gaslamp Museum for a unique, historically inspired performance! Veteran actors Debbie Watts and Tom Dolan will portray John and Lillie Spreckels and present impromptu monologues centering on the first Coronado Flower Show in 1922. This year’s performance will muse on John and Lillie’s involvement and reactions to the first Coronado Flower show. The Coronado Flower show is celebrating its 100th year in 2022 from April 23-24. Question and answer to follow The companion book, “A Garden of Lillie Spreckles; Reflections, Roses, Recipes” is one sale at the Museum gift shop and will be available the night of the event for $15.00. Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Non-members- $5 Members Free Anticipated to last 30 minutes Visit Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House on Facebook + @GaslampMuseum on Twitter

The Museum of Making Music is an inviting and engaging place for families and individuals alike. It’s a place where the creative relationship between people, musical instruments, and music is explored. See hundreds of instruments on display from the last 150 years and hear a vast sampling of musical styles from yesterday and today. Experience an immersive panoramic multimedia display, then play on a variety of hands-on interactive musical instruments. Reflect on what it means to make music in your life and in the world today. The Museum of Making Music is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The Museum is closed on Mondays. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/ Museum of Making Music on Facebook

After two years of work, the city of Oceanside held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first municipal homeless shelter. The San Diego Rescue Mission will run the center and will begin to welcome people experiencing homelessness in two weeks.

This demo will be a presentation from Conor Lenehan, Deputy Fire Marshal for the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District. With a potentially very dry summer approaching, there has never been a better time to be mindful of wildfire risk and safety. Meet, greet, and pose your questions to the experts from our Next to Nature series.

The new coalition of donors, led by the MacArthur Foundation, says one out of every five Americans lives in a "news desert" with little to no reliable local news.

Premieres Monday, March 25, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Follow the people dealing with economic uncertainty and the healthcare crisis in rural America. Learn about the mental health and isolation of Midwestern farmers and the Appalachian communities left with limited or no access to healthcare.

Come cheer on the San Diego Padres against the Tampa Bay Rays in their three-day, three-game showdown! Game Schedule Game One| Friday, June 16 2023 @6:40 p.m. Star Wars Weekend - May the force be with you... to an incredible weekend at Petco Park! Your Star Wars Theme Game package includes a limited-edition themed Obi-Juan Kenobi Bobblehead and a ticket to the Rays vs. Padres game of your choice. Available only while supplies last. Party in the Park: Star Wars BeerFest - Meet us at the Cantina for Star Wars BeerFest in Gallagher Square! Grab your fellow Jedi and enjoy $5 drink specials, live music, and Star Wars themed characters before the Padres take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Game Two | Saturday, June 17 2023 @4:15 p.m. Star Wars Weekend - May the force be with you... to an incredible weekend at Petco Park! Your Star Wars Theme Game package includes a limited-edition themed Obi-Juan Kenobi Bobblehead and a ticket to the Rays vs. Padres game of your choice. Available only while supplies last. Game Three | Sunday, June 18 2023 @1:10 p.m. Star Wars Weekend - May the force be with you... to an incredible weekend at Petco Park! Your Star Wars Theme Game package includes a limited-edition themed Obi-Juan Kenobi Bobblehead and a ticket to the Rays vs. Padres game of your choice. Available only while supplies last. Military Salute to Military Families - Every Sunday, the Padres will recognize and honor the men and women who serve our country. Active duty service members, Veterans and their families receive 25% off tickets on Sundays and 10% off all season long, available online through verification by GovX. Presented by USAA Scottish Heritage Celebration - Celebrate Scottish Heritage with a specialty themed Padres hat! Tickets MUST be purchased through Padres.com/ThemeGames to receive the related item, available only while supplies last. KidsFest - On Sunday at KidsFest, presented by SDG&E, kids and their families can meet their favorite Star Wars characters and enjoy photo ops before the game! Arrive when gates open to enjoy bounce houses and other inflatables, games, and other kid-friendly activities in Gallagher Square.

A tentative agreement between UPS and the Teamsters has averted a potential strike at the company. The deal will secure pay raises for part-time workers.