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Kick off the night with the soulful sounds of duo Carrie Zavala and Mike VanDuyn, setting the perfect tone for an evening of great music and good vibes! Then stick around for an unforgettable performance by The David Spitzfaden Band. This powerhouse group unites some of Southern California’s most talented up-and-coming singer-songwriters and musicians, blending their unique styles into a sound that’s soulful, high-energy, and full of heart. With an eclectic mix of dynamic covers from every era and original songs crafted by its members, the band’s setlist keeps audiences engaged, inspired, and ready to move. Playful, approachable, and passionate about sharing their music, The David Spitzfaden Band invites you to kick back, have fun, and join them on a one-of-a-kind musical journey. David Spitzfaden on Instagram and Facebook

Escondido, CA — Experience a night of unforgettable music and storytelling when legendary folk artists Judy Collins and Tom Rush perform live at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido on Saturday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. Judy Collins, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has captivated audiences for over six decades with her luminous vocals and poetic songwriting. Known for timeless renditions of “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns,” Collins continues to inspire fans around the world with her 55-album body of work and unwavering dedication to artistic excellence. Tom Rush celebrates 60 years of touring, performing hits like “No Regrets,” “Circle Game,” and “Urge for Going.” A pioneer of the folk and folk-rock movements, Rush introduced audiences to the early songs of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Jackson Browne, influencing generations of artists who followed. Judy Collins on Facebook / Instagram Tom Rush on Facebook / Instagram

This powerful event brings together community champions, survivors, and advocates who are committed to saving lives and creating a future without breast cancer. Together, we’ll share stories, spark hope, and build momentum for the mission that matters most — ending breast cancer forever. Bring a friend, family member, or colleague who shares your passion for impact. Your presence makes a difference — because every voice, every action, and every dollar counts in the fight. Susan G. Komen on Facebook / Instagram

Set on the Brooklyn waterfront, Arthur Miller’s searing classic follows longshoreman Eddie Carbone, whose devotion to his niece Catherine turns dangerously possessive when two immigrant cousins arrive seeking a new life in America. As love, jealousy, and pride collide, Eddie’s world unravels in a powerful story of desire, loyalty, and the limits of honor. By Arthur Miller Directed by Walter Allen Bennett Tickets: $18 General | $14 Seniors/Military/Educators | $10 Students Grossmont College Theatre Arts on Instagram

El Chingon the “Bad Ass Mexican” hotspot at 560 Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter, will raise awareness for men’s health this “Movember” with a mustache-themed fundraiser supporting the California IMPACT foundation. On Sunday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 23, guests can purchase a fun mustache accessory at the restaurant and receive a complimentary drink ticket in return, all while helping raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer treatment. From 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on both dates, guests can get involved in this playful, yet purposeful, campaign. Each mustache purchased will directly support the California IMPACT foundation, the largest prostate cancer treatment program in the country. The foundation provides free prostate cancer treatment and services to qualifying California residents, making a significant difference in the lives of those affected by the disease. Mustache purchases are limited to two per person. The complimentary drink tickets can be used towards standout cocktails including the Border Crossing Fruit Cart, made with Smirnoff Tamarind, pineapple, watermelon, dry curaçao, almond orgeat and chamoy with a Tajín rim, priced at $14; ¡Avenida Revolución!, mixing the tequila of the month, pineapple, lime, cream of coconut and dry curaçao, priced at $14; and Bad Hombre, a blend of spirit, lime, agave, mint, cucumber, and watermelon Red Bull, priced from $12 to $18 depending on tequila selection. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at www.ElChingon.com/San-Diego, by calling 619-501-1919 and on Facebook and Instagram at @ElChingonSD

"The Nutcracker at Wethersfield" follows choreographer Troy Schumacher in the dark winter of 2020 as he dreams of an idea to save Christmas and put his fellow New York City Ballet dancers back to work. Set on the grounds of a magical Hudson Valley estate, Troy and his team of fellow artists face almost insurmountable challenges to create an unforgettable and immersive live experience between dancers and audience, who arrive as guests at the ballet’s most famous party scene to witness the "Nutcracker" like never before. We follow the dancers and their process, exploring their hopes and dreams as they push themselves to bring this vision to reality. This is a film that celebrates the joy and value of art in our communities, and the magic of the holidays through the classic experience of the "Nutcracker." Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Among the strangest and most perturbing films of his overlooked Mexican period, "Él" is Luis Buñuel’s incisive portrait of paranoia, jealousy, and sexual obsession—a nightmarish tale of love gone wrong that prefigures the major themes of his 1960s and ’70s work. Incorporating his personal demons into an adaptation of Mercedes Pinto’s autobiographical novel, Buñuel tells the story of Francisco Galván de Montemayor (Arturo de Córdova), a devout middle-aged bachelor who falls into amour fou with Gloria (Delia Garcés). After breaking her engagement with another man, Gloria realizes something is terribly off about Francisco, whose sophisticated facade masks deep insecurities and an explosive, violent temper. Descending into madness, Francisco drives Gloria to fear for her life—with no refuge offered by either her family or the church. One of Buñuel’s rawest, angriest indictments of religious and social hypocrisy, "Él" stands as the surrealist master’s great excursion into dark melodrama, where civilization can find no answer to the raging urges of the irrational id. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

The 3rd Annual Friends of the Library November Book Crawl returns on Saturday, November 15. Earn a stamp at all four stops on November 15 in any order and receive a special gift from your final stop! **while supplies last** Balboa: 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave. San Diego, CA 92117 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clairemont: 2920 Burgener Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Clairemont: 4616 North Clairemont Drive San Diego 92117 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa: 9005 Aero Drive San Diego 92123 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The rarely screened "Four Nights of a Dreamer" is Robert Bresson’s great forgotten masterpiece, a stark yet haunting ode to romantic idealism and the capriciousness of love. Adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “White Nights,” "Four Nights" follows Jacques (Guillaume des Forêts), a lonely artist who roams bohemian Paris in search of the girl of his dreams. One night he saves a beautiful young woman, Marthe, from plunging into the Seine in despair over her rejection by an avoidant lover (Maurice Monnoyer). Jacques compassionately attempts to reunite Marthe with her beau, but his feelings for his new friend soon become less than platonic and his investment in her personal drama far from selfless. "Four Nights of a Dreamer" has been called the French master’s “loveliest” work: with his signature minimalism, Bresson films the shimmering beauty of nocturnal Paris as it enfolds his characters in endless possibility—subtly capturing the wonder of unexpected connection and the mystery of fate. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Join New Fortune at the San Diego Central Library for a one-night-only staged reading of "The Dover Panda Trial" starring John de Lancie (the iconic "Q" in Star Trek and co-owner with Leonard Nimoy of "Alien Voices") and an incredible ensemble of actors directed by New Fortune's A.D., Richard Baird. Co-written by John de Lancie (Q) and Kristen Tregar (Ph.D), "The Dover Panda Trial" is a radio-style play based on the actual transcripts and surrounding footage from the 2005 trial, Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School Board—where the school board in Dover, Pennsylvania was sued for requiring the teaching of a new “science” called “Intelligent Design” alongside Darwinian evolution in the ninth-grade science classroom. The reading will be followed by a brief panel discussion and Q&A. There will also be an "American Monkeys" book sale (the first published abridgment of the Scopes Monkey Trial transcripts) to benefit public libraries (paperbacks $20). New Fortune Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram