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The singer-songwriter, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist song and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died.

All puns are intended! Calling all lovers of dad jokes: San Diego's ONLY pun competition (as seen on CBS8 Morning Extra) is back on Friday, November 4 at 10:00 p.m. on the Finest City Improv main stage! Watch, laugh, groan, or JOIN word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win prizes! Pundemonium! is a three-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. - In Part 2, PUNslingers, punsters get two minutes to write down as many puns on a given topic as they can. May the best and most puns win. Sign up on the spot at Pundemonium! - Part 3, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up on the spot at Pundemonium! The event will be hosted by Sarah Flocken, two-time champion of Beltway Pundits in Washington, D.C., plus 2021 panel judge and 2022 competitor at the O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, TX.

Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke said he will rest from home after being diagnosed with a bacterial infection. He's now holding virtual campaign events instead.

Italian singer, musician and songwriter Zucchero will perform live at Balboa Theatre on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m. Internationally acclaimed Italian blues artist Zucchero Fornaciari will perform one show in Chicago on his world tour. He will also perform music by Sting, Pavarotti, Bocelli, Eric Clapton and too many more to mention. His music is mostly inspired by gospel, soul, blues and rock music, Italian ballads and rhythmic R&B-boogie-like pieces. He is known as the “father of Italian blues” and is one of the few European blues artists who still enjoys great international success. Zucchero’s world tour coincides with the release of his newest album, D.O.C. Deluxe Edition. The album contains all the songs of “D.O.C.” and 6 new songs, including the special duet of STING & ZUCCHERO in the new track “September.” Zucchero on Instagram + Facebook!

The minimalist English octet stresses a communal spirit in its Tiny Desk performance.

A new documentary explores filmmaker David Lynch's obsession with "The Wizard of Oz."

Join us on Saturday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at the newly revamped Rooftop Bar for Wonderland at The Rooftop: Welcome to the Mad Tea Party. Complete with a photo booth, live DJ, seasonal cocktail specials, and bottle service at the cabanas, the night will also include a costume contest. The Best Costume first place recipient will receive a one-night stay in a Sanctuary Studio Suite at Mission Pacific Hotel and a $150 food and beverage credit. The second prize receives a one-night stay at Mission Pacific, and the third prize will receive $150 at The Rooftop. The Rooftop Bar just recently debuted a reimagination as a spirited, stand-alone destination nestled above Oceanside Beach infused with vibrant local culture offering guests a day-to-night oasis with beach club energy, where guests can ease from sunrise to sunset O'Side style. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

En algunos estados, el derecho a votar es removido para siempre si has sido condenado por un delito grave (felony en inglés). Ese no es el caso en California.

This weekend in the arts: Delana Delgado's analog photography, a giant refugee puppet, woven craft, contemporary dance, Balanchine, new compositions, small press literature and more.

Twenty years ago, Gene Luen Yang taught high school and wrote comics on the side. Now, he's the author of American Born Chinese and other bestsellers. He says comic books belong in every classroom.