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Set in 1962 Baltimore, "Hairspray" follows the unstoppable Tracy Turnblad, a big-hearted teen with big dreams of dancing on “The Corny Collins Show.” When Tracy lands a spot on the program, she becomes an overnight sensation, and quickly realizes she can use her newfound platform to challenge racial segregation and redefine beauty standards. Packed with beloved songs like “Good Morning Baltimore,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” and “I Know Where I’ve Been,” "Hairspray" is a high-octane musical comedy that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Beneath its infectious joy and humor lies a powerful message about inclusion, equity, and the importance of using your voice, making it as relevant today as ever; and at New Village Arts, you’re not just watching The Corny Collins Show… You’re IN it! Click here for the full schedule: https://newvillagearts.org/series/hairspray-2026/ New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a high-energy Race Day Social at Manchester Grand Hyatt on June 20 and June 21 from 1-7 p.m. Set 32 floors above the waterfront, our Bayview venue offers breathtaking panoramic views of San Diego Bay, creating an unforgettable backdrop for the ultimate watch party experience, complete with big screens, great bites, and a lively crowd. A $40 food & beverage minimum per guest applies to all attendees and can be enjoyed through our full food and beverage offerings available for purchase. No outside food or beverage will be permitted. Come for the race, stay for the atmosphere. Reservations highly encouraged but walk-in available upon availability. In Partnership with Proximo Spirits and Red Bull Manchester Grand Hyatt on Instagram

Inspired by Boston’s legendary Green Dragon Tavern – where the Sons of Liberty gathered to shape the course of American history – Green Dragon Tavern & Museum invites visitors to experience the story of America’s founding through educational exhibits & programs and California’s premier collection of original documents & antiquities spanning from the Pilgrim through Revolutionary War eras. As the nation commemorates America’s 250th anniversary through America250 and other Semi quincentennial events, there is no better place in Southern California to discover, celebrate, and help preserve and promote civics education and the legacy of liberty. A proud member of the San Diego Museum Council, our free-admission museum is located within blocks of the Flower Fields, Legoland, and the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, so if you’re looking for things to do in Carlsbad, keep the flame of liberty burning and support the only authentic educational attraction in San Diego County focused on America’s founding story. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

In which Gwayne has a good eye.

When a police officer is found dead in her home with a bullet between her eyes, who investigates?

Both Ciara Estrada and her boyfriend were San Diego police officers. They went with friends to a New Year’s Eve party. Pictures from that night show the smiling couple. The next day, Ciara was dead … discovered on her bathroom floor with her gun in her lap.

Her own department investigated the death and quickly ruled it a suicide. Investigators, who were her colleagues, made no arrests. Identified no suspects.

But her family says there’s more to her story – tragic circumstances that should have prompted a more thorough investigation. They don’t think the police dug deep enough into the death of one of their own.

Step inside the world of Naval Special Warfare at the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego. The Showcase at 1001 Kettner Boulevard offers a rare look at the history, missions, and people behind one of the nation's most elite military forces. Explore authentic artifacts, immersive exhibits, and firsthand stories from SEAL and SWCC operators. Many of the docents on the floor are veterans themselves, bringing direct perspective to every tour. Located in downtown San Diego, the museum invites guests of all ages to learn, reflect, and engage with the legacy of service, sacrifice, and leadership that defines Naval Special Warfare. Plan your visit at NavySEALMuseumSD.org. Admission $20 adults (13+); $16 youth (4–12); free for children 3 and under. $10 for military veterans and immediate family with valid U.S. military ID; free for active-duty and reservists with valid U.S. military ID. Hours Open daily, except Tuesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Navy SEAL Museum San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In the distant past (2008), Mark A. Clements taught a six-class series entitled “The 600 Pound Gorilla.” Its premise was simple: there’s a hulking anthropoid in the room that many writers either ignore or fail to notice: they aren’t trying hard enough. They say “I’m done” too soon; “that’s fine” when it’s not; “I can’t do any better” when they can. The truth is this: 1) the odds are excellent that you can make whatever you’re working on right now much better (more powerful, moving, beautiful, authentic, etc.) than you think; and 2) the most certain way to burn out or lose your way as a writer is to ever stop trying to improve. But before you can do better, you must first acknowledge the presence of the gorilla. Then you have to accept it. And then you must develop the skills to get the beast working with you rather than against you. That’s what “The 600 Pound Gorilla” series is meant to do. Now, as in 2008, it can benefit you no matter what stage of your writing career you’re in. But of course this is 2026, and things have changed: online publication, AI, new knowledge about reading, writing, motivation and creativity…it’s time for an update and a reboot. Therefore, the new iteration of the Gorilla will cover topics including: Passion: when it benefits you and when it doesn’t. When being satisfied is unsatisfactory. The Fundamental Questions to ask yourself about yourself and your work. Theme: understanding what you’re really writing about, and how it can change everything. “Ploterization”: why plot and characterization are not enemies. How to make them work together. Style: finding what makes you, you, and how to weaponize that power. Originality: Losing your fear of pouring your true self into your writing. Editing: yeah…you’re probably stopping too soon. Dealing with publication: The Most Important Factor, Now and Forever. And much more… There will be lecturing. There will be discussion. There will be exercises. There will be questions and answers. There will be cupcakes (not really; to maximize opportunities for participation, this will be a remote extravaganza). San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

USA Today bestselling author of "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory" and "Cradles of the Reich," Jennifer Coburn will lead a six-week session in which aspiring historical novelists share their work and receive feedback from classmates and the instructor. Address issues like researching hard-to-find historical facts, taking creative license with historical details, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy — all while keeping your story moving forward in a compelling way. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Ingrid Michaelson with Allie Moss and Hannah Winkler Grammy and Emmy Nominated singer-songwriter/composer Ingrid Michaelson is a force in the music industry, known for her distinctively soulful folk-pop style. Her music is released on the label she founded, Cabin 24 Records, including her latest studio album "For the Dreamers," as well as her gold and platinum hits, "The Way I Am," "Girls Chase Boys," and "You and I." She's scored songs for television, including “Little Fires Everywhere” (Emmy nomination, Hulu) and “Tiny Beautiful Things” (Hulu), and was executive music producer for Apple TV+’s “Slumberkins,” creating original songs for the series. She made her Broadway on stage debut in "Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812" and made her Broadway debut as a composer in 2024 writing the music and lyrics for the musical, "The Notebook." She co-produced The Grammy nominated "Notebook Original Broadway Cast Album." For the latest from Ingrid Michaelson please visit www.ingridmichaelson.com. Ingrid Michaelson on Facebook / Instagram

This interactive workshop will cover suspense and horror techniques to elevate your storytelling. Whether you write fantasy, literary fiction, sci-fi or other genres, you’ll learn strategies to evoke fear, build tension, create suspenseful scenes, deepen emotional stakes and sharpen pacing. You’ll also develop a compelling antagonist (human or monstrous) that haunts the reader long after the last page. The workshop will cover: - The value of suspense and horror - Ways to evoke visceral reactions from your readers and heighten tension - Strategies for pacing, foreshadowing and effective reveals - How to balance dread and shock for maximum impact - Methods for creating unforgettable monsters and villains San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram