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As many San Diego households struggle to make ends meet, a financial planner shares practical tips on saving and managing money during tough economic times.

The president signed executive orders that would charge companies $100,000 a year to hire a worker on an H-1B visa and allow wealthy foreigners to get a visa for $1 million.

Why limit happy to an hour? Havana 1920, GBOD Hospitality Group’s intimate Cuban restaurant located at 548 Fifth Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter, will ditch the clock and honor National Happy Hour Day with an all-day celebration beginning at 11 a.m. exclusively on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Havana 1920’s lineup of happy hour favorites includes croquetas, available with ham and cheese or chicken, priced at $2; papas rellenas, potatoes stuffed with either picadillo or cheese, priced at $3; and empanadas filled will flavorful options like ham and cheese, vegetarian, Cubanita and beef, priced at $4. Those who want to enjoy a little bit of everything can dig into the bocaditos platter, featuring fried green plantains, two chicken croquettes, a cheese-stuffed papas rellenas, a picadillo-stuffed papas rellenas, a ham and cheese empanada and a vegetarian empanada, priced at $12. Guests can also get into the spirit with refreshing handcrafted cocktails such as the signature Havana 1920 Daiquiri, made with Havana 1920 Rum, fresh lime juice and Demerara, with the choice of original, guava, mango, coconut or passion fruit flavors, priced at $7.50; the Havana 1920 Mojito, a combination of Havana 1920 Rum, fresh lime juice, mint, Demerara and club soda, priced at $7.50; and bottles of Cerveza Hatuey, priced at $5. Groups can share pitchers of Caribbean Sangria, made with Havana 1920 Rum, red wine, coconut rum, Demerara, fresh squeezed orange juice, mint and cinnamon; Hotel Nacional, crafted with Havana 1920 Rum, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, apricot liqueur, R&D Aromatic #7 bittersueur and R&D Aromatic #7 bitters; and Cuba Libre, Havana 1920 Rum and fresh lime juice served with Mexican Coke, each available for $7 off.

Families and friends can gather at Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine, located inside Pendry San Diego, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 27 for a shareable feast. The hearty spread will feature a bucket of crispy deep-fried turkey accompanied by Boursin mashed potatoes, truffle mac and cheese and buttermilk biscuits, priced at $55 per person. Friends and family can also toast to Drinksgiving with $5 sponsored shots, available exclusively on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the free Opening Reception for “Passion and Purpose” on Friday, Dec 5, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at our Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station, with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov. 30-Dec. 27. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

This workshop is for all writers who’d like to get a sense of the where in their writing. Through readings and writing prompts, we’ll explore how environments influence story and character, from the natural world to cityscapes to climate. We’ll discuss tips for creating setting and atmosphere, including research, and do plenty of in-class writing. Whether you’d like to generate new work or enhance your work-in-progress, this workshop will help you dive deeper into fictional and/or poetic surroundings and enhance a sense of place in your work. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Each month, join KPBS Kids and the Children's Museum of Discovery for a costume character meet-and-greet and hands-on workshops. Join us at the museum for a visit by the costume character*, a special story time, book giveaway, and special activities throughout the Museum. The price of KPBS Kids Events is included in Museum admission. For Museum admission pricing, please visit our Admission & Pricing page. See the full 2026 Event Schedule *Note: Costume character meet-and-greets are subject to availability. Costume characters are selected for specific events, given availability. Access to the meet-and-greet portion of the event may be restricted based on attendance This project is a partnership between KPBS and the Children’s Museum of Discovery, made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation. KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University. Visit KPBS on Facebook + Instagram Visit the Children's Museum of Discovery on Facebook + Instagram

Film Forum Coronado presents "The Farewell" Wednesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7390 Free Film and Discussion Adults (In the Winn Room) “THE FAREWELL” (2019. 100 min. PG.) (English and Mandarin w/ English subtitles) - Based on an actual lie. Lulu Wang’s heady and mischievous family portrait, featuring Awkwafina as an aspiring writer who rides an emotional rollercoaster when her extended family orchestrates an impromptu wedding as a pretext for gathering with her terminally ill grandmother.

This weekend in arts and culture in San Diego: Author & Punisher's industrial drone music; a new exhibit on race history at the Museum of Us; clown art at Woo Studios; Vietnamese food and art lessons with Thien Pham; Jessie Montgomery compositions at the Mingei; new work by Maybelle Reynoso and more.

Celebrate the season by the water as Hilton San Diego Bayfront transforms into a coastal winter escape filled with sparkling lights, waterfront cheer, and festive moments for all ages. From November 14 through December 8, Father Joe’s Villages hosts its 2nd Annual Holiday Villages at the Bayfront: A Cause to Celebrate, showcasing beautifully decorated Christmas trees and sharing the organization’s impact across San Diego. Throughout December, guests and locals can enjoy a lineup of signature holiday happenings, including pictures with Santa (Saturday, December 6, 4-7 p.m.) and storytime with Mrs. Claus (Saturday, December 6, 6-7 p.m.), live carolers fill the air with classic holiday tunes from 4-6 p.m. Guests can also enjoy breakfast with Santa (Sunday, December 7, 9-11 a.m.) at Hudson & Nash, where families can share a meal (and a wish) with Santa himself. On display daily, a life-sized gingerbread house will be decked out in a San Diego-style theme. During the visit, children can craft a letter to Santa from November 29 to December 25 and leave it in the magic mailbox, which delivers it directly to the North Pole. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Instagram