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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Colorado Public Radio listener Kevin Tenney of Denver, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Cura Smiles, a nonprofit dental clinic based in City Heights, is proud to announce its Sips & Smiles Soirée, a fundraising event dedicated to expanding access to free dental care in San Diego. The event will take place on Friday, September 26, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the beautiful BoujieMana Estate in Point Loma, offering guests a stunning backdrop of harbor views as they support a vital cause. The evening promises a lively, elegant atmosphere complete with a champagne welcome, curated wine and beer selections, gourmet bites, and a silent auction featuring exclusive items and experiences. Guests will mingle at sunset while supporting Cura Smiles’ mission to provide free, comprehensive dental care to underserved individuals and families across the region. With demand for services continuing to rise, this upcoming fundraiser marks a pivotal moment for the organization. Proceeds will go directly toward expanding services, reaching more individuals without access to dental care, and continuing Cura Smiles’ vision of a healthier community—one smile at a time. To attend, donate or learn more, please visit https://www.curasmiles.org/get-involved. Cura Smiles on Facebook / Instagram

From celebrity sightings to family traditions, here are the moments that make Comic-Con special, according to KPBS audience members.

"Next to Normal," with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including "Best Musical Score" and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, "Next to Normal" was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart. Luminary Arts on Facebook / Instagram

The U.S. Figure Skating National Championships brought the who's who of the sport to St. Louis. St. Louis Public Radio Visuals Editor Brian Munoz left a new fan of the Olympic sport.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) This month, attendees will learn the art of memoir writing. Are you seeking a way to transform the stories of your life into a compelling, page-turning memoir? Join Tracy J. Jones, developmental editor and writing coach, for a fun, interactive writing workshop that will educate and inspire your own memoir-writing journey. Topics include: - The difference between a memoir, a personal essay, and an autobiography - Identifying your memoir's container - What's your character arc? - How to identify your memoir's theme - A checklist for effective scene writing This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/write-your-story-39857 Tracy J. Jones is a content writer, developmental editor, writing coach, and International Memoir Writers Association president. She co-produces the San Diego Memoir Showcase and co-edits the award-winning anthology, "Shaking the Tree": brazen. short. memoir. Tracy is a co-instructor for the Memoir Certificate program at San Diego Writers, Ink, and runs three writing groups. She is currently working on her memoir, "Starting Over at Ground Zero." Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Herbert Sigüenza directs Rick Najera in John Leguizamo's play that explores 3,000 years of overlooked Latin history.

Join us for an extraordinary evening where the vibrant sounds of Westwind Virtuosi strings meet the world-renowned public art of the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego! Westwind Virtuosi is thrilled to present a unique concert program on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at The BEAR, one of the iconic public art installations within the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego. Prepare for a captivating “Bridgerton Classical String Spectacular" – an enchanting musical journey featuring themes from the beloved series and more. This program celebrates the enduring power of music, traversing classical elegance, cinematic beauty, and beyond. This is a free community concert! We are immensely grateful for the generous support of the Music Performance Trust Fund and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, whose contributions make this event possible. Westwind Virtuosi on Facebook

We explore the health impacts of housing being built near freeways. Then, we talk about social prescribing with a local health provider. Plus, how to keep track of your hormonal wellness.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Societe Brewing Company. Societe was founded in 2012 on the idea that beer is the world’s greatest social uniter. This mindset inspired our name and it keeps us focused on every ounce we brew. We see our brewery as a vehicle for bringing people together from all walks of life. Beer by beer, we’re working hard to build our community, starting with our rally cry– BEER FOLK UNITE! Under 21 policy: Please contact Societe Brewing Company for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/societe-brewing-company Happens on the following Dates: Aug 26, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT Sep 23, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT Oct 21, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT