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Will the Puerto Rican superstar bring out any special guests? Will there be controversy? Here's what you should know about what could be the most significant concert of the year.

The Border Patrol agent leading immigration enforcement in Los Angeles was removed from his position in 2023 under President Joe Biden. Gregory Bovino's remarkable fall and rise illustrates how much immigration policy and tactics have changed under Biden's successor, Donald Trump.

Watch your little ones’ eyes sparkle with joy as they set off on a spellbinding adventure through a series of interactive Halloween stations. From meeting the friendly Witch in Candyland and uncovering wild experiments in the Mad Scientist’s Lab, to encountering a beloved princess and mischievous villain in their enchanted garden — a world of magic, mystery, and delight awaits around every corner. Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

Mabels Gone Painting Vol. 8 Juarez is a Mexican American conceptual artist based in San Diego, CA. Juarez’s multidisciplinary work—spanning painting, ceramics, photography, wood, and metal—invites reflection on the tender symbiosis of relationships, capturing their quiet intimacy and inherent spirituality, whilst revealing their potential for both harm and healing. Open to the public with drinks available to purchase Elizabeth Juarez on Instagram Mabel's Gone Fishing: Website / Instagram

Online prediction markets, like Polymarket and Kalshi, were under intense scrutiny in the Biden administration. But Trump officials are embracing the controversial apps, raising new fears about election interference ahead of the midterms.

Pack your tent and prepare for a wild night under the stars at Lions, Tigers & Bears’ annual Spooky Campover on Friday, October 24! Celebrate Halloween in the most unforgettable way, camping out just steps away from rescued lions, tigers, and bears. The evening is filled with festive fun for the whole family: carving pumpkins, explore a haunted house for all ages, joining the costume contest, and roast s’mores by the fire with plenty of hot cocoa to keep you warm. Pitch your tent on the sanctuary lawn, cook dinner outdoors, and drift off to sleep to the calls of the animals around you. For adults, the Spookeasy bar will be serving up creative cocktails to keep the night spirit. Whether you’re dining, toasting marshmallows, or simply gazing at the stars, this one-of-a-kind campout promises memories you’ll never forget. Visit: Spooky Campover at Lions Tigers & Bears Lions Tigers & Bears on Instagram and Facebook

Carrying forward Joan’s legacy, this first-of-its-kind gathering celebrates resilience, empowerment, and community—inviting us to engage in meaningful conversation about the strength we find in ourselves and each other. JFS’s inaugural Brunch welcomes Julianna Margulies as our featured guest. An Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award-winning actor, best-selling author, and passionate advocate for social change, Julianna is best known for her roles in ER and The Good Wife. Julianna uses her platform to champion causes close to her heart, including Holocaust education and women’s empowerment. Through her inspiring words, Julianna will help us explore what it means to embrace our strength, lift each other up, and move forward with purpose. Leading the conversation is Laura Fink, communications strategist and executive coach. Together, they will reflect on how we find strength, purpose, community, and connection through life’s many chapters. Jewish Family Service of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The stars have aligned in Baja. Back by popular demand after last year’s sold-out debut, our Michelin Guide–inspired expedition returns to Valle de Guadalupe for another extraordinary cross-border culinary adventure. Once again curated and hosted by Baja Wine + Food founder Fernando Gaxiola, this all-inclusive experience celebrates the restaurants and wineries that continue to earn global recognition. This year’s journey takes you deeper into Baja’s Michelin story, with sparkling brunches, chef-led pairings, and multi-course dining at Michelin-recognized restaurants, alongside intimate reserve tastings at some of the region’s most iconic wineries. What awaits is more than a day trip—it’s your chance to be part of the movement that has made Valle de Guadalupe one of the most celebrated food and wine destinations in the world. San Diego Food + Wine Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Many think it's a dangerous ploy by the tobacco industry. But some say, with millions of deaths each year attributed to smoking cigarettes, it's the lesser of two evils.

The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 19, we will have Vania Pimentel on the piano. Concert pianist Vania Pimentel, born and raised in Brazil, has been promoting Brazilian music in creative recital programs. She has a BA in Music and another BA in Philosophy from Brazil, KA graduate artist diploma from Germany, Masters in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, and DMA from the University of Houston. Her doctoral dissertation was on Brazilian toccatas, and her CD “Brazilian Toccatas and Toccatinas” was praised by the Brazilian Academy of Music and newspaper critics in Rio de Janeiro in the year of 2000, five hundreds years of Brazil’s discovery by the Portuguese. Dr. Pimentel became a member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, and worked as an assistant teacher at the Moores School of Music and the Texas Music Festival. In Brazil, she had worked for 14 years as a piano professor in Curitiba, PR. Her first award at a piano competition was at the age of seven in Rio de Janeiro. Her top awards are from J. S. Bach International Piano Competition in Paris (1984), and Jaen Competition in Spain (1982). Dr. Pimentel lived in Italy from 2005 until 2009, and performed at the series Pianomaster in Gravedonamon Lake Como, and chamber music at the Blaue Blumen concerts in Frankfurt. Afterwards, she lived in San Diego until 2022. She performed recitals at Palomar College, Fallbrook Library, Coronado Library, Encinitas Library, the Athenaeum, Carmel Valley Library, and chamber music in Temecula: Classics at the Merc. She performs frequently in Brazil, and has given masterclasses at many universities there. In 2020, she performed and taught at the 37th Music Workshop of Curitiba, in Paraná state. Last year she presented a solo recital during the Music Week of Lapinha, PR, and last April at the Chapel Santa Maria in Curitiba. Currently she lives in Miami. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/autumn-concert-series-hold-34513