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Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is proud to announce the International Guild of Knot Tyers North American Chapter will bring the Art and Craft of Knot Tying to visitors and members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego one day only Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. A Registered Educational Charity, the International Guild of Knot Tyers was founded, with twenty-five members, in April 1982, as an association of folks with interests in knots and knotting techniques of all kinds. In succeeding years, the Guild has grown beyond all expectations and now has over one thousand members worldwide. According to Raymond Ashley, Ph.D., K.C.I., President/CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, “We are excited to share with our community the enormous talent of this special group of artisans enthusiastic about their knot-related work and eager to teach visitors the art of ropemaking and knot tying.” The purpose of IGKT NA is to promote the art, craft, and science of knotting, its study and practice, and to facilitate communications among all North American members and between the IGKT-NA and IGKT. For one day only, Maritime Museum of San Diego visitors and members can view IGKT NA members’ work, meet the artisans, learn the art of ropemaking, witness knot tying demonstrations and more. This unique opportunity to free with purchase of general admission. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

California English, the British and SoCal-inspired restaurant by Chef Richard Blais, brings live entertainment to Sorrento Valley every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On October 24, listen to a performance by Jenny & The Tramps, made up of Jenny O’Henny and the brothers De La Rosa. During the performance, guests can nosh on deliciously cheeky cuisine, enjoy Cocktail Hour from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. featuring specials, and check out the newly launched Tipsy Tea Time from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. featuring tea-based cocktails paired alongside a variety of scones, tartlets and coronation sandwiches. The full dinner menu is also available during this time. California English on Facebook / Instagram

California English, the British and SoCal-inspired restaurant by Chef Richard Blais, brings live entertainment to Sorrento Valley every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On October 17, listen to a performance from The Garners, a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. Husband and wife, Lorelei and Jon, will transport you to another time with their music that is colorful, vibrant, and bold. During the performance, guests can nosh on deliciously cheeky cuisine, enjoy Cocktail Hour from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. featuring specials, and check out the newly launched Tipsy Tea Time from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. featuring tea-based cocktails paired alongside a variety of scones, tartlets and coronation sandwiches. The full dinner menu is also available during this time. California English on Facebook / Instagram

California English, the British and SoCal-inspired restaurant by Chef Richard Blais, brings live entertainment to Sorrento Valley every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On October 3, listen to a performance from singer-songwriter Danielle Angeloni, influenced by many different styles including jazz, Motown, psychedelic rock, and alternative genres. During the performance, guests can nosh on deliciously cheeky cuisine, enjoy Cocktail Hour from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. featuring specials, and check out the newly launched Tipsy Tea Time from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. featuring tea-based cocktails paired alongside a variety of scones, tartlets and coronation sandwiches. The full dinner menu is also available during this time. California English on Facebook / Instagram

Local horror-comedy darlings Dad Skeleton return with their freakiest and funniest variety show yet. Featuring some thrilling sketch comedy, improv, drag, and general comedic brilliance, you’ll laugh until your head falls off.* *You are responsible for locating your own disembodied head. Featuring: Improv from Jackie: The Improvised Martial Arts Movie JACKIE is an improvised martial arts movie in the style of Jackie Chan. Joel Arriola and Brandon Hensgens bonded their shared love of Jackie Chan and wanted to bring a new physical show to the stage with LIVE foley effects. Martial Arts experience: None. Falling experience: Loads. Improv experience: Yes. @jackiechanimprov Comedic Bits and Brilliance by David Bowers Dave Bowers credits his comedic style to his time studying comedy and improv at the Annoyance in New York. Inspired by the solo comedy art pieces, variety shows, and loose bits seen across the North Brooklyn comedy scene, Dave brings his East Coast antics to Southern California. @daidbro23 And a sketch comedy headliner by us, Dad Skeleton. About Dad Skeleton: Dad Skeleton is a comedy collective based in San Diego from the minds of Jacob Rozansky and Paige Oberholtzer. With a carousel of incredible local actors and performers, they bring fresh, hilarious theatricality to the White Family Next Stage. From giant cigarettes to spitting up blood, they use every element of the theater to deliver a memorable performance.

It's a victory for neighbors in the Chollas Valley planning area, who discovered the footnote after a year of investigating why large developments were coming to lots that didn’t seem to be zoned for it.

Starbucks is trying to fix falling sales by changing its vibe back to coffee-house roots. The new CEO says parts of the plan, like free non-dairy milk, are helping bring people back.

Through an email blast, federal workers were given the opportunity to resign from their jobs before Feb. 6 and retain full pay and benefits through Sept. 30.

Ken Burns presents a two-part portrait of our enigmatic and brilliant third president. Thomas Jefferson embodies within his own life the most profound contradictions of American history.