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Join Benjamin Cole, Director of Theatre School Education and Outreach at North Coast Repertory Theatre, for a lively conversation about how to act Shakespeare. Don’t miss this special event as there will also be live demonstrations of the principles discussed. With over 20 years of professional acting experience, Ben has been seen on stage locally at The Old Globe, The La Jolla Playhouse, North Coast Repertory Theatre, and many others. In addition to his work at NCRT, he is an adjunct professor of Theatre at Grossmont College. Ben earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Western Illinois University, his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing from Central Michigan University and studied acting through New York University in Ireland. He has experience acting, teaching, directing, and fight choreographing all over the country including work with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

Take a delicious journey through San Diego’s best Asian flavors while supporting the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum’s mission to preserve culture and share stories that matter. - Savor hand-picked bites at 5 restaurants in the Convoy District - Learn about our city’s unique Asian Pacific heritage - Meet new friends Grab your tickets now! Early bird tickets: $88 each; $108 after Jan. 1 San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum on Facebook / Instagram

After years of community planning, organizing, fundraising and build-out, Suncoast Market Co-op will celebrate the grand opening of its full-service, community-owned grocery store with a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting! Created by and for South County residents, Suncoast Market Co-op is a community-owned grocery store. They are opening with a “hybrid” store model, intentionally combining natural, organic, local, and specialty foods with mainstream, value-priced staples and culturally specific products from many traditions. SunCoast will also offer great fresh produce, bulk, bakery, deli grab and go items, a hot food bar and salad bar. The festivities will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; speakers and ribbon cutting are scheduled for 9-9:30 a.m. Grand Opening Celebration highlights include: - Guest speakers, including County of San Diego Supervisor Paloma Aguirre and City of Imperial Beach Mayor Pro Tem, Jack Fisher - Giveaways - Delicious food samples - Music by radio personality and DJ Xavier “The X-Man®” Unlike conventional grocery stores, co-ops are owned by the community they serve. Members have a voice in how the store operates, profits are reinvested locally, and decisions are guided by shared values rather than distant shareholders. Food co-ops often prioritize local farmers and producers, fair wages and ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, inclusive access to healthy food, democratic ownership, and transparency. Suncoast Market Co-op is open to everyone to shop, and community members may choose to become member-owners to help shape the co-op’s future. SunCoast Market on Instagram

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"The Tragedy of Macbeth" is one of William Shakespeare's darkest tragedies, exploring the destructive effects of political ambition, guilt, and paranoia. Patrick McBride is our director. The San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

On Saturday, January 24 from 10 a.m.-Noon, the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park is hosting a tokidoki Unicorno trading meetup that was initiated and organized by a kid collector, with support from museum staff and volunteers. The event is free to attend and takes place in the museum café and retail area. Kids bring their tokidoki Unicornos to trade (1-for-1, no money), with tables provided and a simple, thoughtful structure designed to keep things welcoming and low-pressure. There will also be tokidoki-themed arts and crafts activities for kids who prefer to create or observe. What makes this event unique is that it grew from a kid's idea into a real proposal, pitch meeting, hand-drawn poster, and now a public program at the Comic-Con Museum. It’s a small but meaningful example of youth creativity, community building, and how institutions can support kid-led initiatives. Event details: • What: tokidoki Unicorno Trading Meetup • When: Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. • Where: Comic-Con Museum (café area), Balboa Park • Cost: Free (museum admission optional to visit the tokidoki exhibit) • Notes: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; volunteers and museum staff will be present • Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTdZpRZFBnv/?img_index=1

Season passes are now available for the 2026 season of Songwriter Sanctuary, San Diego’s premier original music showcase hosted by SD Music Hall of Famer Jeff Berkley in partnership with Normal Heights United. Available in limited quantities through January 29, season passes offer patrons full access to every concert in the 2026 season, along with complimentary drink tickets and guest passes, while directly supporting fair pay for local artists and increased accessibility across the series. A San Diego Mainstay Opening with a 3rd anniversary celebration on Friday, January 30 featuring Eve Selis, Omo Cloud, and Lisa Sanders with Brown Sugar, the monthly series - known for its intimate listening room atmosphere and in-the-round format - continues to schedule an exciting and eclectic mix of homegrown talent. This includes three SD Music Hall of Fame inductees (Selis, Sanders, and Robin Henkel), Grammy winner Kevin Cooper, The Voice semifinalist Cedrice, multiple San Diego Music Award nominees and winners (including Whitney Shay, Riston Diggs, and Marie Haddad), and a strong lineup of rising San Diego artists such as Sumn Trop, The Dimes, and Jay Freed. It all takes place at Normal Heights United’s gorgeous and historic 125+ year old sanctuary – a space designed for sound and story to resonate. New in 2026 The 2026 season marks Songwriter Sanctuary’s first year operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since late 2023, the series has been curated and promoted by two-time San Diego Music Award winner Lindsay White, who views the transition as a critical step toward long-term sustainability for both artists and audiences. “Becoming a nonprofit allows us to build the infrastructure needed to fairly compensate musicians and remove barriers for our community,” said White. “Season pass support is one of the most direct ways people can help make that possible.” The impact of the transition is already visible. Since receiving its IRS determination letter, Songwriter Sanctuary has secured funding to provide ASL interpretation for multiple concerts throughout the 2026 season, including the January opener. Previously, ASL services were limited to a single Disability Pride showcase in 2025. “Our goal is to make accessibility and living wages the rule, not the exception,” White added. “Season passes and community partnerships help turn that goal into something tangible.” Collaboration is Key This year, collaboration will be a defining feature of the series. The 2026 season includes partner showcases with Raspberry Management for June’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, Listen Local Radio for an August Ramona road show, and Board Member and San Diego Music Award nominee Julia Sage for September’s Hispanic Heritage Month showcase. The season will conclude with a holiday extravaganza in collaboration with Writers Round San Diego, Songwriter Sanctuary’s sister organization. “One of the things that sets San Diego’s music scene apart is how deeply connected it is,” said White. “This season is all about co-creating meaningful live music experiences with people who are genuinely invested in lifting up local artists in tangible ways.” Season Passes and Single Day Tickets A limited number of season passes are available through January 29. Pass holders receive entry to all 2026 concerts, complimentary drink tickets, guest passes, and the opportunity to directly support local musicians and expanded accessibility efforts. For season passes, tickets, and the full 2026 schedule, visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com 2026 Lineup (Subject to Change) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JrvS1pYykOA additional ASL offerings will be added - please continue to check schedule as interpreters are secured Jan 30 - ASL provided! Third anniversary show! - Eve Selis - Lisa Sanders w/ Brown Sugar - Omo Cloud Feb 27 Celebrating Black History Month! - Kevin Cooper - Riston Diggs - Cedrice Mar 27 Celebrating Women’s History Month! - Baby Bushka Takeover - Original Songs from BB Members! - Nancy Ross - Marie Haddad - Heather Nation April 24 - Whitney Shay & Aaron Lind - Jay Freed - Robin Henkel May 29 - Tim Flannery - Jackson Wagner - Gayle Skidmore June 26 Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride! Presented by Raspberry Management - The Dimes - Saint Misty - Daddy July 31 - ASL provided! Celebrating Disability Pride! - Sumn Trop - Jay Walkr - Claire King Aug 28 - Ramona Edition! Songwriter Sanctuary Collab with Listen Local Radio, venue to be announced! (No Show at Normal Heights!) Season pass holder passes will be honored at this show - Nate Donnis - The Beard and The Bird - Haywire September 25 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Presented by Julia Sage - Stanton Street Duo - Nathan & Jessie - Juan Carlos Castellon Oct 30 - Samantha Franz - Ms. Connie - Deidre Dec 4 - Holiday Extravaganza Writers Round SD Collab! - Isaac Cheong - Lilia Rose - KISUI - Calabio Twins - John and Eileen Schnarr - Ryan Sheker - Danielle Angeloni - Omar Musisko For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact Lindsay White at lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com. To learn more about partnering with Songwriter Sanctuary, please visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com/about. Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego on Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Alien Girls" at The Old Globe; Record Store Day; astronomy-inspired experimental music at Bread & Salt; alternative photography at Cannon Art Gallery; "Giants" at MCASD; Freak Slug at Soda Bar and more.

Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.

The two top speedskating sprinters in the world are a cut above the competition. They battle fiercely on the ice, but refuse to trash talk