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Happy Halloween! Drop by the front library for some trick or treating with Ms. Natalie on your way to or from Downtown Goes Ghostly! Can you guess what she'll be dressed up as? Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Librarians know trivia—Do you? Grab some friends and join us for some nerdy bar trivia with the San Diego Public Library! Put your knowledge of random factoids to the test and compete for prizes that go beyond mere bragging rights while enjoying the food, drinks, and cozy atmosphere of Storyhouse Spirits. The bar is located just across the street from the Central Library, and we will be on the second floor. October's trivia will be especially spooky-themed, so prepare for a ghoulishly good time as we test you on anything and everything Halloween related. No tricks, and we promise you'll be in for a treat - or maybe a trophy! Parking: Some street parking is available downtown, but we recommend utilizing San Diego Central Library's parking garage, located on 11th Ave. Parking at the garage is free for 2 hours, with validation within the library. If you plan to use the garage, please remember to get your parking validated inside the library before walking to Storyhouse Spirits. The library will be closed by the time we finish! We are also just a block down from the Park & Market trolley stop. Please see here for parking fee and transportation information.

What exactly is the American Dream? For Alaudin Ullah’s Bangladesh-born parents, it means opportunity and a stable job. But to comedian Alaudin, America is the home of the New York Yankees and George Carlin. In an autobiographical solo show that the Hartford Courant calls “memorable and meaningful,” Ullah and musician Avirodh Sharma take audiences on a journey of vivid remembrances and discoveries from 1930s India (now Bangladesh) to 1970s Spanish Harlem to present-day Hollywood. Through comedy and music, this remarkable play, directed by the acclaimed Chay Yew, recounts the immigrant experience, how this country gets made, and the dreams of those who make it. Related links: The Old Globe: website | Instagram | Facebook

Hungary's parliament has approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic nation's accession to the military alliance after two years of intense negotiations.

The Federal Trade Commission and 9 states want to stop the deal that would combine the country's two largest grocery store chains. The companies say they have to merge to compete with Walmart.

Scream. Shout. Let it all out. SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream Select nights Sept. 29 - Oct. 31, 2023 Face your fears when Howl-O-Scream reawakens this fall at SeaWorld San Diego. Get ready for spine-chilling scares on Sept. 29, 2023. Howl-O-Scream will once again arrive to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park you once knew into something sinister. When night falls and a carnival of horrifying creatures surrounds you, just try to put on a happy face. Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you've entered a house of horrors. Quench your thirst for fear with fiendishly delicious cocktails, beer, and spirits. Feel the monstrous electricity of live entertainment. Dance the night away and deepen the thrills with a nighttime coaster ride. Above all, try to resist the eyes of evil that threaten to follow you everywhere. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed nighttime event. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event that is not included with regular SeaWorld park admission. Tickets to Howl-o-Scream include haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, DJ dance parties, access to themed bars, rides and coasters inside the park, and more. Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under the age of 13 or the faint of heart. No costumes or face paint allowed. General Event Info FAQs Howl-O-Scream San Diego on Facebook / Instagram #HowlOScreamSD

Join SANDAG in taking the pledge to commute for clean air—Wednesday, October 4—for California Clean Air Day! Clean Air Day is built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to take action and create new habits to improve air quality. Join the millions across the state that pledge each year, and commute by carpool, vanpool, transit, biking, or walking on October 4. When you pledge to commute for clean air, eligible participants 18 years or older will be entered for the chance to win a prize! Pledge to Commute for Clean Air and Take Action with available promotions: - Commute with Enterprise: receive a $100 fuel card for any new vanpool that forms or pre-registers by Tuesday, Oct. 31. - Green Commuter: The first 10 NEW vans that start between 10/1/23 – 11/15/23 will receive $150 off the first month. Follow SANDAGregion day-of pop-up Clean Air Day events happening across the region, and pledge to action on October 4 at SANDAG.org/CleanAirDay. Questions? Email sustainabletransportation@sandag.org. SANDAG on Facebook / Instagram

Cool and mostly dry weather is expected for the rest of the week until Saturday, when more rain is in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

The California Seaweed Festival is an in-person FREE family friendly event celebrating the seaweed diversity of California! The festival will showcase seaweed uses and applications in art, cooking, farming, science, sustainable technology, and conservation. At the all-day event, we will have booths, exhibits, workshops, galleries, and hands-on activities to immerse you and your family in seaweed fun and knowledge. We also encourage the use of masks when in a crowded and enclosed areas, following the California set guidelines. The California Seaweed Festival is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization all donations to the festival help the festival continue to grow and be held each year! Festival Details! Sat. November 4 || 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Port Pavilion on Broadway, San Diego Mark your calendars for the main event on Saturday, November 4, at the centrally located Port Pavilion in San Diego. We are thrilled to present a meticulously crafted program that will leave you inspired and captivated. Immerse yourself in a series of thought-provoking panels, including "Seaweed under Threat and Opportunities for Restoration," "Art for Conservation," "Starting a Seaweed Farm in California," "Funding Seaweed Ventures," "Indigenous People's Forum," “New Programs at Community Colleges” and an engaging Film session that explores the power of visual media in conservation efforts. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of our lively Beer Garden with seaweedy cocktails accompanied by live music. Explore the diverse offerings of our talented vendors and partake in cooking workshops. And let's not forget the selection of local flavors from the city's finest food trucks. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy, learn, celebrate, and have the incredible opportunity to connect with esteemed seaweed experts. Join us for an unforgettable experience! The California Seaweed Festival is a free event, with a suggested donation of $15.00. California Seaweed Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Poland's far-right Law and Justice party spent eight years stacking the courts with allies, destroying the judiciary's independence. The new government is finding it's tough to undo the damage.