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Nominations are open for the 2026 One Book, One San Diego season! What book do you think all of San Diego should read? We are now accepting nominations in four categories: adult, teens, kids, and Spanish language. The call for nominations is open now through March 15. Submit your nomination today at: https://www.kpbs.org/onebooknominations Partners include KPBS, the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego County Library, service organizations, and educational institutions across the region. Many thanks to sponsors, Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Lloyd Pest Control, and The City of San Diego. Contact Jenelle Dean, KPBS Community Engagement Manager, jmdean@kpbs.org, with questions.

"First Day in December" re-enacts the draft lottery of December 1, 1969 through the eyes of five fraternity brothers that frantically brainstorm ways to avoid Vietnam. They also begin to turn on each other. First Day in December on Facebook / Instagram

Mariachi Champaña Nevin Pays Tribute to Music Legends Vicente Fernandez, Juan Gabriel, and Rocío Dúrcal A Spectacular Concert at the Magnolia Theater in El Cajon On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 p.m., join us for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute concert to three of Mexico’s most iconic musical figures — Vicente Fernández, Juan Gabriel, and Rocío Dúrcal — at the Magnolia Theater in El Cajon. This special concert, titled “Tribute to Three Greats,” will feature a stunning performance by Mariachi Champaña Nevin, a world-renowned ensemble led by composer and trumpeter Jeff Nevin, Ph.D., who is widely considered a leading proponent of classical mariachi music. This unforgettable evening will transport the audience through a collection of timeless songs from these legendary artists, each performance evoking deep memories and emotions. With a 14-piece Mariachi accompanied by a 10-piece Symphony Orchestra, the show promises to be an emotional celebration of Mexico's musical heritage. Mariachi Champaña Nevin, who has been performing together internationally for the past five years, will bring the sounds of Mexico to life in a unique and breathtaking way. This will be the group’s first performance in San Diego this year. Producer and promoter Javier Lugo, who grew up listening to the music of Fernández, Gabriel, and Dúrcal, has big plans to take this tribute on the road to share their unforgettable legacy with even more audiences. Mariachi Champaña Nevin’s repertoire, which includes original compositions by Jeff Nevin and stunning arrangements of classic mariachi music, will be a fitting tribute to these beloved icons Tickets Available Now

Get ready to solve The Great Museum Mystery! An evil lurks in the shadows of the Museum. Solving puzzles, riddles, and mysteries based around the museum's collection, spend the week investigating the suspicious happenings inside the gallery halls. - Hone your investigating skills by studying works by Ebony Patterson. - Develop your eye for detail with spyglass inspired by Jamal Shabazz. - Team up with your fellow Detectives to resolve the mysterious fate of the museum. MCASD on Instagram / Facebook

The database, known as ARJIS, is a clearinghouse for records collected by San Diego area police departments. Federal immigration enforcement agencies pay SANDAG for access to ARJIS, which advocates said could be a violation of immigrant sanctuary laws.

The only queer festival of its kind. A signature half-pipe, DJs, and live performances celebrating San Diego’s queer surf and skate culture — set on a full-scale festival stage with a full bar and open-air beer garden. Follow @edenentertainmentgroup on Instagram for all things WLW.

Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based, Libyan born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan, has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Don’t Tell Comedy, Comedy Central, and has toured with Pop Up Magazine. Mohanad is currently a writer/consultant for the hit podcast "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" and previously wrote for "Lovett or Leave It." Mohanad was one of the hosts of Lemonada’s podcast "I'm Sorry" where each week they unravel the latest and greatest in twitter gaffes, petty beef and not-so-subtle shade. He has also been featured in Kumail Nanjiani’s "Little America" book. In 2024, Mohanad was selected to be one of the SF Sketchfest Dozen, a spotlight series for comics who are on the verge of becoming the next big thing. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s “Unprotected Sets” and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics. Mohanad was also a digital producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Mohanad combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. The Portland Mercury called him “an undisputed genius of comedy,” and he's been featured on podcasts such as "Lovett or Leave It," "Pod Save The People "and "Harmontown." He has toured across the country with the critically acclaimed storytelling show Pop Up Magazine. Elshieky zeroes in on topics that seem off limits - then surprises you with how hard you’re laughing. Mohanad Elshieky on Facebook / Instagram

The database, known as ARJIS, is a clearinghouse for records collected by San Diego area police departments. Federal immigration enforcement agencies pay SANDAG for access to ARJIS, which advocates said could be a violation of immigrant sanctuary laws.

Verbatim Books is bringing something new to North Park. Beginning this year, the North Park Community Fair will take place on the first Saturday of every month, transforming North Park Way from 29th Street to Ray Street into a rotating, community-centered street fair. Each month will feature a different theme designed to highlight the creativity, small businesses, and people that make North Park and San Diego so special. From creator and art fairs to community reading days, swap meets, and our much-loved Mini Book Fair and full North Park Book Fair, this ongoing series is about connection, collaboration, and celebrating the neighborhood we call home. We’re kicking things off with the return of one of last year’s most popular events: North Park Community Fair – Creator Fair Brought to you by Verbatim Books in collaboration with Visual Art Supply The Creator Fair is an all day celebration of local creativity, spotlighting artists, makers, small presses, zine creators, crafters, and independent creatives from across San Diego, with priority given to North Park–based creators. This year, we’re growing the fair with even more creators, making it bigger, more vibrant, and more representative of the diverse creative community around us. Verbatim Books on Facebook / Instagram

Casa Familiar is proud to announce the 19th annual Dia de la Mujer Exhibition, titled “Exquisite Potential: Surviving the 21st Century through Surreal Metamorphosis." The opening reception will take place on March 7, 5-7 p.m., at The FRONT Gallery in San Ysidro, California. Exquisite Potential, draws inspiration from the Surrealist movement of the 1920s-30s, where artists and writers explored metamorphosis as a process of collective mythmaking in order to push back against oppression, which included the rise of European fascism and the effects of Western imperialism. This exhibition brings together a wide array of international and local artists over several events to elevate the works of BIPOC women and non-binary artists from both sides of the border. More than a century later, anti-fascist and anti-imperialist methods rooted in a surreal metamorphosis must be re-examined and re-employed as strategies to confront present-day national/global authoritarianism and the complete disregard of human rights. By turning the familiar into the strange or the grotesque into the beautiful we are empowered by the ability to forge our own existence in whatever shape it takes. The Front Arte & Cultura on Facebook / Instagram