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A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens, as firefighters in neighboring Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides.

Discover the joy of instantly inhabiting a fully realized character! This 4-week intensive is designed for improvisers ready to amp up their character game. Through fun and engaging exercises, you’ll learn advanced techniques to snap into characters quickly and convincingly, and have a blast along the way! This class is taught by Chris Shurland. Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Improv_Workshop_Instant_Characters_A_Deeper_Dive_into_the_Fun/149221 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Curated by Executive Chef and Partner Tim Kolanko of The Kitchen, celebrate the season with a five-course dinner and welcome toast. This month's series features a presentation of fruits de mer–shellfish+fish– paired with luxury proteins. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/chefs-dinner-shellfish-fish MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

Put your 2010’s music knowledge to the test and enjoy a night of delicious craft beers while helping those in need at Mission Brewing’s 2010s Hits Music Trivia on Friday, March 14 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Located at Mission Brewing’s UCSD location, get ready to embark on a fun-filled evening of 2010s music trivia while helping San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts provide no-cost reconstructive surgeries and medical care to children from around the world. Fresh Start also offers tattoo removal, scar revision and other related medical services to survivors of human trafficking through their Unbranded for a Fresh Start program. So, gather your friends and come together for a night of chart-topping bops, indie hits and hip-hop anthems while helping Fresh Start brighten the lives of those in need. Who knows — your team could even win a special prize! While it is free to compete, we suggest a donation of $10 to benefit Fresh Start as they continue their mission of providing transformative medical care to underprivileged youth and helping survivors of human trafficking reclaim their lives. 100% of all donations will directly benefit children and survivors! Don’t miss out on this night of friendly competition and great vibes for an inspiring cause. Visit: https://freshstart.networkforgood.com/projects/246593-2010-s-hits-mission-brewing-trivia-night Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Instagram and Facebook

Albert Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, having worked with the Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock 'n' roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. “The ultimate virtuoso. His skill is extraordinary, his ear is extraordinary and he’s gifted on just about every level.” - Eric Clapton After moving to the U.S. and assimilating himself into the country music scene, Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business. He recorded a number of solo albums, and won a GRAMMY in 2002 for his contribution on 'Foggy Mountain Breakdown'. He continues to tour today, and plays his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar. “A brilliant guitar player. His sound is unmistakable - often emulated, never equalled.” - Emmylou Harris Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/albert-lee-2025 Albert Lee on Instagram and Facebook

NPR's Ari Shapiro isn't just a journalist — he's also a performer.

UC San Diego Health laid off 230 workers — about 1.5% of its workforce — across its clinics and hospitals last week. The cuts include many frontline workers.

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

A group of 30 Marines, sailors and soldiers from 16 countries took the oath of citizenship Thursday during a ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum.

The expensive mechanisms used to raise and lower the flags are failing.