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Slap on your roller skates, pump up the glitter, and get hip to the muses in "Xanadu," the laugh-out-loud musical stage adaptation of the 1980 film, starring Olivia Newton John. This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitation’s others set for you, is the rare musical with a big heart, an even bigger funny bone, and a tongue stuck firmly in its cheek.“Probably the most fun you’ll have.” - The New YorkerBook by: Douglas Carter BeaneMusic and Lyrics by: Jeff Lynne & John FarrarDirector: Jason BlitmanChoreographer: Allison BibicoffMusic Director: Richard Dueñez MorrisonRating: PG-13 For more information visit: sdmt.org/shows/xanadu

Join SDSU Alumni and your fellow Aztecs for a San Diego Gulls hockey game! Invite your family and friends to a night of fun at Pechanga Arena as the SD Gulls take on the San Jose Barracudas on Wednesday, April 3.5 - 7 p.m. | Join fellow SDSU alumni for appetizers and networking before face-off during the pre-game mixer in the Stella Artois Lounge.7 p.m. | Cheer on the Gulls as they take on the Barracudas.Post-Game | Go inside the rink after the game for an on-ice Aztec group photo!Section L20 & L21 | Tickets: $35 per person | Tickets include:One (1) seat in the SDSU Alumni sectionAccess to the SDSU Alumni section of the Stella Artois Lounge and private, no-host bar throughout the gamePre-game appetizers in the Stella Artois LoungeTickets are digital and will be sent the week before the game. An AXS account must be created in order to receive your tickets.SDSU Lifetime Members - Purchase tickets at the discounted rate of $23! Also, register for this event by March 26th to be entered in a drawing to ride the Zamboni on the ice during a period break! One lucky lifetime member will be selected for this exclusive opportunity and contacted on March 27.For more information visit: sdsualumni.org

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed delaying funding for 20,000 subsidized child care slots, which would help cover the state's $22.5 billion budget deficit this year.

German police said that a 26-year-old man claimed to be behind the deadly Solingen knife attack that left three dead and eight wounded at a festival marking the city’s 650th anniversary.

History shows that when the major party nominees for president have not cleared the field of notable challengers before summer, they tend to lose in the fall.

Governor Newsom’s proposed budget plan for 2023 into 2024 includes cuts to programs to close a projected $22.5 billion deficit. Among those cuts are 20,000 new child care slots intended for California’s neediest families. New reporting from The San Diego Union-Tribune looks at how California’s child care subsidies have fallen short, leaving many unable to afford child care at all. Then, the need for housing is impacting small businesses in a once popular hub for dining and entertainment in San Marcos. And, the state is setting aside $100 million to help Native American tribes buy back their ancestral lands. But once a tribe gets their land back, how do they restore and preserve it? Next, the American Academy of Pediatrics is changing its guidelines for how doctors should address obesity among children. They include early and aggressive treatments like surgery. And, sports journalist Jemele Hill is known for telling hard truths. In her memoir, "Uphill," she shares the story of her successes, failures and family. Finally, this year's KPBS One Book, One San Diego selection for teens is "The Magic Fish," a graphic novel by writer and illustrator Trung Le Nguyen. We speak to the author, also known as Trungles, about the novel about a second generation Vietnamese American teenager who uses fairy tales to help his mother learn English.

Sonic Youth's co-founder took her cues from a '60s girl-group but forges a new lane. NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich functions as your antidote to the algorithm in eight tracks to know this week.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Rear Window"Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 8 p.m.Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 8 p.m.Cinema Under The Stars4040 Goldfinch StreetSan Diego, CA 92103(619) 295-4221www.topspresents.comCost: $17 - $20Ages: 13+“REAR WINDOW” (1954. 112 minutes. PG) — Delicious terror from master Hitchcock and a spine-tingling excursion into voyeurism. A wheel-chair bound photographer (James Stewart) amuses himself by spying on tenants across the courtyard and may have seen too much! Co-starring Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter and Raymon Burr.More Information about Cinema Under The Stars:* Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills* “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided* Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20* Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m.* Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m.* Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights* Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon* Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each* Reservations must be cancelled before 6 p.m. or your card will be charged. (Cancel online before 5 p.m. or call the theater before 6 p.m.)A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

Summer Movies in the Park is the largest free and family-friendly outdoor movie series in San Diego County, with dozens of hosting sites and over a hundred screenings. It launched in 2007 as a ‘take back our parks’ initiative – in sync with the County’s Live Well vision to sustain safe, healthy and thriving communities.Shows run May through October, in neighborhoods from the beach to the desert, and everything in between. Each movie event gives residents a reason to visit their local parks after dark, deterring inappropriate loitering and park use, and bringing additional safety and security to residents’ favorite locales.Events begin as early as 5 p.m., though actual movie start times are 15 minutes after sunset. Before the movie, many locations provide additional entertainment like arts and crafts, games, costume contests, music, dancing and food trucks.FAQ:What should I bring?Plan to bring chairs or blankets for your comfort. Chairs are not provided at any of our events. Also, feel free to pack a picnic and enjoy your meal under the stars! Some locations will have food available, so check the Event Specifics section of each location and date for more details. Bring a sweater or light jacket – it will cool down once the sun sets.What if it rains?In the event of rain or high winds a movie may be canceled. If it rains on the day of the movie you’re planning to attend, please contact the Parks & Recreation office to get up-to-date information on possible cancellations. Contact information for each location is in the Event Specifics section of each scheduled movie.Can I bring my dog?Many parks allow dogs as long as they remain on leash. Rules are typically listed on community boards or kiosk signs – but you may also call to confirm. Always keep a close eye and clean up after your pet.Where can I park?Most locations have ample parking or quick access to public transportation. We encourage you to check the Event Specifics section of the movie you plan to attend to see if there are any specific notes on parking.For more information visit: summermoviesinthepark.comStay Connected on FacebookShowtime and Movie:October 27, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Goosebumps PG

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her Democratic National Convention speech will lay out the case for Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy from the perspective of a swing state governor.