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Rafael Payare, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra MENDELSSOHN: "The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave)," Op. 26 SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D 944, "The Great" From Schubert in the early 19th century to Sibelius 100 years later, the Romantic composers were fascinated by the strange and the exotic, by the unfamiliar and the otherworldly. Mendelssohn travelled to the remote Atlantic islands of Scotland, where he was inspired to write his Hebrides overture, mimicking the sound of the sea and the wailing of ancient bagpipes. In his violin concerto, Sibelius caught the incantations of Finnish folk music and the wailing of wind in the northern forests. And Schubert’s last and greatest symphony was considered so long and so strange by his contemporaries, it lay unperformed for years. Now it is one of the central works of Western classical music. As Robert Schumann wrote after its first performance: “This symphony opens an entirely new world to us, producing such an effect on us as none has produced since Beethoven”. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

The city staff recommended the June date based on "significant cost savings" for holding the special election the same day as the statewide primary.

San Diego leaders are calling on California to take stronger action to address the ongoing environmental crisis caused by sewage and industrial pollution flowing from the Tijuana River.

Berlin-based sound artist Eric Wong transforms Bread & Salt into an immersive, decentralized sonic environment using dozens of Bluetooth speakers scattered throughout the space and among the audience. Harmonic and inharmonic tones shift and interfere depending on where you stand, creating a constantly changing, interactive experience. Sharing the bill is Seattle-based composer RM Francis with a haunting “depopulated opera” built from simulated human voices—an uncanny chorus of digital timbres that blurs the line between the organic and the synthetic. Together, Wong and Francis offer a night of spatial listening and technological experimentation that invites audiences into a sonic world of exploration, meditation, and imagination. Eric Wong’s performance made possible by a grant from the Goethe Institut. Project [BLANK]: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Hillcrest’s most iconic Halloween celebration is back and this year, Nightmare on Normal Street takes over University Avenue for a night of screaming fun. Expect a vibrant open-air Halloween block party filled with local artisan and food vendors, freakishly good beats dropped by hottest local DJs all night long, and a monstrous full bar with spooky cocktails and mocktails! Don’t miss San Diego's largest costume competition, where the winners will be rewarded with over $2,000 in prizes and bragging rights! Be sure to dress in your most creative costume and get ready to strut your stuff on the catwalk! Let’s make this Halloween one to scream about at this all ages dance party. Regular GA tickets are on sale now for just $30! There will be a limited amount of tickets sold at will the day-of the event for $35. Tickets are powered by events.com. Fabulous Hillcrest on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein, with Hugh returning as host. The celebrations showcase the virtuosic dancing of the Vienna City Ballet performed on location in sumptuous Vienna landmarks.

Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? "The Taylor Party," the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party Come shake it off at our enchanting evening of Swifties, singing and dancing through all TS iconic Eras. Pick your Eras outfit, bring your besties, and come party in style. Long live the magic we’ll make! Belly Up on Facebook / Instagram

Spectators are Free: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reserved Parking: The entire parking lot area at the Embarcadero Marina Park show site is reserved solely for Show Sponsors, Volunteers, the Boy Scout Food Vendors and Handicapped Patrons. Spectators Parking: Park at the Seaport Village or Downtown and stroll to the Embarcadero Show site. Seaport Village Parking Fees: Validated Self-Parking: $5 up to the first 2 hours; $3 every 30 minutes thereafter. Validation with a minimum $10 purchase at Seaport Village Shops. Visit: mustangclubsd.com/event/mustangs-by-the-bay-4/

San Diego has been on national 'most expensive places to live' lists for many years, leading locals to cut spending and start DIY-ing.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The true story of a Jazz Age trailblazer — 95-year-old entertainer Norma Miller. The engaging biography highlights the life, career and indomitable spirit of the Harlem-born actress, dancer and choreographer known as "The Queen of Swing." Discovered at the age of 12, Miller's show business career has spanned seven decades.