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This week's publishing highlights are a bumper crop of biography, science and fiction — including new reads the from authors of The Sweetness of Water, The God of Small Things, and Deadliest Enemy.

The Old Globe's Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, who directed Katie Holmes in the off-Broadway production of "The Wanderers" in 2023, is set to direct this "fresh and emotionally charged take on the Ibsen classic."

In this class, children will explore their favorite superhero themes while engaging in fun activities, like drawing, painting, and crafting their very own superhero costumes. By learning dance routines inspired by superhero powers, they will build coordination, strength, and confidence along the way. With a focus on creativity, self-expression, and teamwork, Superheroes: Art & Dance is a fantastic way for young kids to exercise their imagination and dance skills in the Athenaeum’s La Jolla Studio. Students will showcase their artwork and dance skills in a short performance on the final day of class. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-3 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

North County’s Biggest Vegan Food Festival. Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events. Live DJs | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking The Oceanside Vegan Food Festival will be held in downtown Oceanside, next to the Civic Center. Meet up with your favorite people to sample delicious eats, groove to the DJs and enjoy a day of sun, food and fun. PARKING: There is a free parking garage on Ditmar St. and Civic Center Dr. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets and festivals that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Learn more: https://veganfoodpopup.com

For college students who don't have a lot of money, it can be tough to wrap your head around student loans, credit cards and a tight budget. A financial educator offers advice for first-year students.

It's your annual chance to reconnect with your Irish Roots at our 43rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival on: March 15, 2025 Festival grounds open: 9 a.m. and the Parade Starts: 10:30 a.m. This year's theme, "Celebrating Irish Business," promises a day filled with excitement and Irish entrepreneurial spirit. We'll kick off the parade at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth Avenue at Laurel Street, with the festival grounds opening at 9 a.m. Expect a day packed with live entertainment, an expanded kids' area, and craic for the whole family until 6 p.m. So grab your green, bring your loved ones, and join us for this fantastic celebration of Irish culture and business. St. Patrick’s Day Schedule: Festival Area Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Flag Presentation Ceremony, Balboa Park - Sixth Ave & Laurel 10:30 a.m. Parade Steps off at Fifth Avenue and Laurel St. and proceeds North up Fifth Avenue to Upas Street, over to Sixth Avenue and South on Sixth to Juniper. Parade & Festival Location and Parade Route Maps Shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Park at Inspiration Point parking lot on Park Blvd and Presidents Way (old Navy hospital parking on east side of Balboa Park). The shuttle will pick up/drop off at the corner of the parking lot and pickup/drop off at the corner of 4th Ave and Laurel. 2025 Entertainment Line up: 1 p.m. - Tony Cummins and Friends 2 p.m. - The Fooks3:00pm - Ass Pocket Whisky Fellas 4 p.m. - The Downs Family 5 p.m. - Blindfold Monks For more information go to http://www.stpatsparade.org/

Premieres Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Revisit 1940s Los Angeles, when a mysterious cloud of smoke descended over the city, sickening residents. The struggle to determine the cause and then the cure for smog would take years of scientific investigation and bipartisan determination.

Premieres Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Discover how celebrated writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America. After immigrating to New York in the 1950s, she began making authentic dishes from her Italian roots and inspired millions of Americans with her cookbooks.

San Diego Food + Wine Festival invites you to join Chef Mario Cassineri, the acclaimed maestro of Michelin-awarded Ciccia Osteria, for an immersive pasta-making class that promises to elevate your culinary skills to new heights! Step into the world of Italian cuisine as Chef Mario guides you through the art of crafting homemade pasta from scratch. Discover the secrets behind making perfect pasta dough, mastering techniques for shaping various types such as fettuccine, ravioli, or tortellini. Learn Chef Mario’s secrets for selecting the best ingredients and balancing flavors to create mouthwatering sauces that enhance your handmade pasta. Whether you’re a beginner or a pasta enthusiast, this culinary experience promises to elevate your skills and bring authentic Italian flavors into your kitchen. This hands-on pasta-making class taught by an incredible chef with a Michelin nod will dive into the art of kneading, rolling, and shaping dough into various pasta shapes. Enjoy a cozy ambiance and immerse yourself in Italian culinary traditions. The class wraps with a sampling of the freshly made cuisine! Visit: San Diego Food + Wine Festival presents Love Thy Neighbor(hood): Bib Gourmand Pasta Making Class at Ciccia Osterria SD Food and Wine Festival on Instagram and Facebook

AvalonBay Communities is the developer of the project, which will create 621 apartments ranging from studio to three-bedroom units, east of Snapdragon Stadium in the existing Orange Lot.