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A San Diego theater company is reimagining a classic fairy tale with "Gretel: The Musical," giving the Brothers Grimm story new life as a femme-centric musical.

Local food content creator and foster care worker Waigal Safi appears in the fourth season of PBS' "The Great American Recipe." The show spotlights eight home cooks as they share signature recipes and participate in challenges.

Housing bills in California often face fierce opposition from construction unions. The carpenters’ union went their own way, becoming a “game-changing” force in the debate.

Fabulous Hillcrest, MO’s Universe and Great Autos of Yesteryear proudly present the Hillcrest Classic Car Show! As the largest LGBT car club on the West Coast, Great Autos of Yesteryear boasts nearly 1,000 members. The Hillcrest Classic Car Show occurs every month on the third Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 5th & Penn. Each event features at least twenty car collectors, providing a “tire-kicking” experience where members can share their passion for cars with the public and fellow enthusiasts. When you're ready to eat, indulge in one of the many excellent restaurants and bars in Fabulous Hillcrest! Roll down your windows, turn up the music, and cruise on over for this fabulous monthly gathering! Fabulous Hillcrest on Facebook / Instagram

NCIS: North County Improv Squad presents a fun night of improv comedy at OTC’s Studio 219 (219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA), similar to what you’d see on Whose Line Is It Anyway? Everything is made up completely on the spot based on audience suggestions. It’s a truly entertaining and spontaneous way to spend your evening! PG-13 North County Improv Squad on Instagram

The Dragonfly Music Festival takes flight once more—this time at the stunning TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos. On Saturday, October 4, join us for a one-day, outdoor celebration of rhythm, culture, and community. Born in Sedona in 2021 as a post-pandemic gathering of hearts and sounds, Dragonfly has grown into a vibrant, traveling festival that brings people together through music, joy, and connection. This year’s lineup features seven powerhouse San Diego-based bands, spanning West African drums, Latin Cumbia, Celtic, Rockabilly, Blues, Soul, and Rock & Roll. There’s something for everyone—and dancing is encouraged! Come hungry for more than music. You’ll find delicious food (with vegan options), craft beverages, and artisan vendors set against the backdrop of rolling hills and golden skies. Please note: No outside food and beverage allowed. Limited unreserved seating available. Beach chairs and blankets welcome. Parking is included. Want the VIP experience? A VIP ticket includes: -Preferred Reserved Seating -Access to Private Indoor Lounge Areas & Restrooms -Exclusive Chef Curated Food Stations -2 Drink Tickets -VIP Collectors Badge with Lanyard -Collectors Poster -Invite Only VIP Pickup Party -Artist Meet & Greet Gates open at noon | Music until dusk Reconnect. Celebrate. Soar. Everyone is welcome. Always. Need more info on the featured performers and the Dragonfly Music Festival? Learn more at https://dragonflymusicfestival.com/home. TERI Campus of Life on Facebook / Instagram

A new analysis finds housing construction is on the rise, but the construction of new homes is not being distributed equally across San Diego's cities. Plus, the latest on paid parking in Balboa Park. Then, financial scams targeting seniors in San Diego County.

Chris Pierce is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter whose soulful blend of folk, blues, and Americana has earned him worldwide recognition. In 2023, he was handpicked to open for Neil Young’s Coastal Tour and continues to captivate audiences with his powerful performances. His song “We Can Always Come Back to This”, featured on NBC’s "This Is Us," hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and his album "American Silence" was named the #1 Best Folk Album of 2021 by PopMatters. Pierce has shared stages with legends like Neil Young, B.B. King, Steve Earle, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Keb’Mo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville and many others. He has performed at major festivals including Newport Folk, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance, Bottlerock, Rancho La Puerta Folk Fest, Four Corners Folk, MerleFest and NC Folk Festival. Despite developing significant hearing loss from a rare disorder in his youth, Pierce persevered to become one of America’s most affecting artists. His latest album "Let All Who Will" (2023) has drawn praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, No Depression, and American Songwriter. Alongside his solo work, he collaborates in projects like War & Pierce with Sunny War, the CSNY tribute band Our House, and the Black Opry Revue, further cementing his place as a vital voice in contemporary roots music. Chris Pierce on Facebook / Instagram

Cruel Summer- a day party dedicated the best of '80s New Wave dance music! Lineup: DJ Saul Q DJ Heather Hardcore Music selection includes: The Smiths, PetShopBoys, OMD, Depeche Mode, Joy Division,SoftCell, When in Rome, Bronski Beat, Los Pricioneros, The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, B Movie, Talk Talk, Caifanes, Sisters of Mercy, Killing Joke, New Order, The Jesus and Mary Chain , The Church, and many more. Quartyard SD on Facebook / Instagram

What if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening? Join Elizabeth Gilbert at the Balboa Theatre on October 23 for lecture and audience Q&A about her highly anticipated memoir, "All the Way to the River," to be published on Sept 9. All orchestra seats include a signed book. Praise for "All the Way to the River": “Moving, and shocking. Raw and real… a book of genuine care and soul-searching, speaking from the abyss of an experience we’d all be lucky to never have. It’s a tremendous achievement, a heart-breaking journey into the depths and back.” – Lithub, Most Anticipated Books “[An] inspiring account…Gilbert achieves her signature intimacy through a bluntly confessional tone… and an admirable ability to stare darkness in the face without losing hope. Readers struggling with addiction or seeking a path through heartbreak will find invaluable wisdom in these pages.” – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review In her critically acclaimed novels and immensely popular nonfiction, Elizabeth Gilbert expands our understanding of creativity, spirituality, and love. Whatever her subject, whether in fiction or nonfiction, Gilbert writes with “a mix of intelligence, wit, and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible” (The New York Times Book Review). Her #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, "Eat Pray Love" exploded onto the scene in 2006 and famously chronicled the year she spent traveling the world after a shattering divorce. Translated into more than 30 languages, the book was adapted into a 2010 film starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem. In the years since her books have sold over 25 million copies worldwide, and people around the globe have looked to Gilbert for guidance in leading brave, authentic, and creative lives. With over 21.8 million views, her TED Talk on creativity is among the most popular of all time, while her creativity manifesto, "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear," was another instant #1 New York Times bestseller selling over 1 million copies. Her most recent novel is "City of Girls," a “fiercely feminist” (Esquire) story of a young woman coming into her own in the theater world of 1940s New York. Debuting at #2 on The New York Times bestseller list, it has sold 1 million copies. Her highly anticipated memoir, "All the Way to the River," will be published on Sept 9, 2025. Gilbert is also the founder and host of The Onward Book Club (www.onwardbookclub.com), which promotes and celebrates the work of Black female authors. Learn more about Elizabeth Gilbert here. Elizabeth Gilbert on Instagram