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Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all wonderful and brought her joy.

Girl spending was one of the most powerful economic forces in 2023. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts boosted local and national economies. World leaders begged Taylor Swift to come and perform.

May is "Mental Health Matters Month" as well as Nurses Week Month. As a non-profit professional organization of nurses, the Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego (PNASD) is conducting a FREE Mental Health Fair on May 20 at Sweetwater High School from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. As we all know, mental health challenges affects all ages, and people from all walks of life This challenges affects our day to day living. Our goal is to increase awareness, provide resources on mental health. We believe that mental health start by taking care of our own mental health. SELF-CARE: their will be activities around self-care. Come enjoy zen massage yoga, Zumba and art therapy. The Live Well Behavior Mobile Bus of the County of San Diego will join us. Free Vaccination and Immunization. National City Mayor, the honorable Mr. Ron Morrison will officially present our event to the public. Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego on Facebook

San Diego County and the rest of Southern California are under a new drought emergency announced this week. Local waters officials are encouraging conservation but say our local water supply is stable. Then, natural gas bills will see a sharp increase for the month of December, and an even sharper one in January. San Diego Gas and Electric estimates the average gas bill for customers this month will be roughly $80. Plus, worries about rising anti-semitism have gotten more attention recently after the bigoted comments of an artist, who now goes by the name "Ye.”. So how is San Diego's Jewish community reacting? Also, a new online service helps college students connect with potential roommates. Plus, reporter John Carroll takes us to the Cat Lounge in La Jolla, a place for felines and people to come together. Finally, the search for a good night’s sleep can be elusive to many of us. We talk about sleep and how it impacts our overall health with Dr. Derek Loewy, director of the insomnia program at the Scripps Clinic Viterbi Family Sleep Center.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Pulp Fiction" Friday, June 16, 2023 at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 18+ “PULP FICTION” (1994. 154 minutes. R) — The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. Starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson. More Information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 6 p.m. or your card will be charged. (Cancel before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m.) A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

From the mountains to the ocean, the San Diego River Park Foundation is ramping up for its annual celebration of the San Diego River. San Diego River Days kicks off May 13th and runs nine days, through May 21st, bringing together many partner organizations to celebrate the San Diego River as a cultural, ecological, and recreational treasure. Activities are all free and include hikes, clean-ups, nature walks, educational opportunities, and more. For more information visit: sdriverdays.org Follow on Instagram and Facebook

Cinema Under The Stars presents "In A Lonely Place” Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295 - 4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 “IN A LONELY PLACE” (1950. 93 minutes): When a gifted, but washed-up screenwriter with a hair-trigger temper (Humphrey Bogart), becomes the prime suspect in a brutal Tinseltown murder, the only person who can supply an alibi for him is a seductive neighbor (Gloria Grahame) with her own troubled past. More Information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.’

Cinema Under the Stars presents "The Big Sleep" Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295 - 4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 “THE BIG SLEEP” (1946. 114 minutes) — Humphrey Bogart is properly steely as detective Philip Marlowe in Raymond Chandler’s racy whodunit. Bogey tries to sort out the guilty parties when he is hired by a decadent millionaire to save his spoiled daughters (Lauren Bacall and Martha Vickers). More Information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 6 p.m. (before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m.) A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

The first Hong Kong On Screen Film Festival showcases four movies, covering contemporary Hong Kong cinema as well as classics from the 90s. While the small selection does not do justice to the variety in Hong Kong movies, we tried to include the main genres in this film festival. Together they paint a picture of Hong Kong cinema from its heydays to the latest rebound. On May 12 The Sparring Partner: 7:30 p.m. Based on an actual homicide case about the bloody murder of a couple by their son, much of this movie is a courtroom drama on how the jury determines whether the intelligent suspect and his naïve accomplice are guilty. Winner of Best New Director and Best Editing at the 2023 Hong Kong Film Awards On May 13 The Heroic Trio: 3:30 p.m. A sci-fi action movie on how a trio of heroines save the newborn babies in a city against a mysterious villain. Starring Michelle Yeoh (Best Actress at the 95th Academy Awards) and Maggie Cheung (Best Actress at Berlin and Cannes Film Festivals) Far Far Away: 5:25 p.m. A computer nerd dates one attractive woman after another. The only problem is that they all live in remote corners of Hong Kong. This love comedy also presents the beautiful landscape of the outskirts of Hong Kong rarely seen in other movies. Happy Together: 7:45 p.m. A drama about the turbulent relationship between 2 Hong Kongers living in Argentina. This film is regarded as one of the best LGBT movies and won the Best Director award (world acclaimed Wong Kar-Wai) at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. All movies are in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. For more information please visit: hkonscreen.org

Lakehouse Resort, located on the 80 acres recreational Lake San Marcos, is bringing back a summer of unforgettable music with its Summer Concert Series on the lakeside stage. On Saturday, May 20, Wanted: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band will recreate the extensive catalog of Bon Jovi’s top hits like ‘Living on a Prayer’ and ‘You Give Love a Bad Name.’ Each concert is performed on the Lakeside Lawn with all lawn seating, so guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or low-back chair. Tickets are $45. For more information: lakehousehotelandresort.com Follow Wanted: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band on Instagram and Facebook