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Writer James Baldwin is remembered by his family, a scholar, a journalist and a playwright on his 100th birthday.

The Wall Street Journal reporter is among four Americans who will be returning home as part of a massive prisoner swap announced Thursday that involves six nations and two dozen people.

The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the Grand Tasting at the Port of San Diego, a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. The Grand Tasting is the city’s biggest foodie party of the year, featuring celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors, and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sailboats floating by.With the sparkling Bay serving as the backdrop, Festival attendees will have access to a gastronomic playground of opportunity with over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors to sip from and over 80 of the West Coast and Baja’s top chefs and restaurants serving up creative and diverse cuisine to sample. Attendees can also preview gourmet foods, art, live musical entertainment, and the always popular “Chef of the Fest Competition,” an action-packed culinary showdown where chefs battle it out for the title of “2024 People’s Choice Chef of the Fest” and up to $5000 in cash and prizes.Our Best Year EverWith more than 300 brands participating over the course of the week, the 2024 San Diego Food + Wine Festival is destined to be the biggest and most spectacular in our 20 year history. We love a good surprise, but this year’s lineup is so good, you have to see it to believe it. Feast your eyes and preview the bites, sips, and brands participating during our Grand Weekend. Check out our event map to see where your favorite brands will be stationed and start planning your culinary adventure. Check out The Interactive Experiences from Grand Tasting 2023CohnChellaIf guests didn’t make it to Coachella this year, Cohn Restaurant Group has them covered with its mini festival-within-a-festival version of a music-driven foodie paradise. Five chefs representing restaurants in the Cohn Restaurant portfolio will serve bites alongside a dedicated mix of beer, wine and spirit vendors, with dessert features, a photobooth, piñata, and giveaway.Basil Hayden DinerThe official American whiskey brand of the Michelin Guide US is opening the Basil Hayden Diner, serving craft cocktails paired with a featured specialty dish from the Michelin Guide. Enjoy the fare the top tastemakers might choose, with bartenders discussing pairings and a vibey atmosphere to match.The Brandt Beef ExperienceMeat lovers should prep their appetites for the Brandt Beef + One World Meat Co. experience, an energetic opportunity to shake it to the sounds against the beautiful coastal view while sampling a variety of top local chefs’ unique takes on 100% source-verified and natural Brandt Beef. Drinks supplied by Storyhouse Spirits and Bay City Brewing.Love Thy Neighbor(hood) – Villages at the Grand TastingThe vibrant neighborhoods of San Diego are the building blocks of the diverse cultural and culinary communities that make the city a destination like no other. Discover the flavors and meet the makers behind some of San Diego’s most iconic dining districts: Convoy and Little Italy.An Extra Hour of Tasting? Yes, Please!Snag an Early Entry ticket, or upgrade to our Live Fire VIP Experience featuring the region’s top award-winning chefs, luxury winemakers pouring premium vintages, caviar, live music, and more. Indulge yourself and preview the VIP experience. This just might be our most incredible VIP experience to date!Attire: CasualFor more information visit: sandiegowineclassic.comStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

All puns are intended! San Diego's ONLY pun competition returns to the Finest City Improv stage on Friday, May 10!Watch, laugh, groan, or JOIN word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win prizes!Pundemonium! is a three-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide:In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com.Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium!Winners of each round will get the coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy to take home.Because our intrepid host Sarah Flocken will be out of town competing at the O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, TX, this Pundemonium will be led by our wonderful guest host Diana Gruber. Diana is a frequent Pundemonium competitor, a fellow alumni of the O. Henry Pun-Off, and a polyglot capable of making puns in multiple languages.For more information visit: finestcityimprov.comStay Connected on Facebook

Board & Brew Specialty Sandwiches, renowned for its commitment to quality sandwiches and community engagement, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its 30th store at 119-A El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024A special Buy One, Get One coupon will be given to those who RSVP in advance. You can RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flier or copying and pasting this link in your web browser: https://boardandbrew.com/locatonsEvent Details:Dates: May 17, 18, 19Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.The Grand Opening promises a weekend filled with mouthwatering menu samples, exciting raffle prizes and the chance to experience the unique flavors of our delicious sandwich combinations that have made Board & Brew a favorite since 1979. The relaxed beach atmosphere at the Encinitas location sets the stage for a fun, family friendly, and welcoming environment.Give Back While Having a Blast: Throughout the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to win dreamy staycation packages, Board & Brew swag, gift cards, cash, family fun night baskets and more. 100% of the proceeds from our grand opening raffles will be donated to support Layla and the Cancer Revengers. Layla Mahoney is an 8-year-old Carlsbad resident and EUSD student who has been battling an incurable brain and spine cancer, called ependymoma, for two and a half years. She has served as the inspiration for what her father deemed the "Cancer Revengers," an innovating working group of medical professionals racing to expedite cures for cancers.Board & Brew on Facebook / Instagram

Olympic athletes strive to win gold, silver and bronze medals. But there was a different prize when the games originated in Greece more than 2,700 years ago.

Join us for the grand opening celebration of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream's newest store right in the heart of San Diego State University (SDSU) on Thursday, May 2nd starting at 11 a.m.! Voted as the #1 Ice Cream on the Planet by National Geographic, Handel's is excited to bring its freshly made, handcrafted flavors to the expanding SDSU campus life.All guests who make a purchase will get a chance to spin the wheel to win amazing prizes, including Free Ice Cream for a Year, exclusive Handel’s T-shirts, free cones, frisbees, and loads of other swag!The new Handel’s store features 1,615 sq. ft with a walk-up service window. And will serve up local and seasonal flavors including Black Cherry, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Salty Caramel Truffle, and more. The store will offer pickup, delivery, and catering. For more information about the SDSU Handel’s, visit: handelsicecream.comStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The first trove of medals were awarded this weekend at the Paris Olympics and fans were quick to notice that athletes were handed another prize at the podium.

Lalo Alcaraz and Jorge Gutiérrez are among the big names to headline the 2024 edition of Chicano-Con.

The 44th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival offers attendees eclectic fun in the sun for all ages. Tens of thousands of visitors will attend the event from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday, June 22, 2024, for a tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more.Entry to the Street Fair is always free! The Chili Competition featured tastings from amateur entrants competing for the titles of Hottest Chili, Judges' Award, and Grand Prize: People's Choice Award.Chili Cook-Off - 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - The Chili Cook-Off competition is held in the grassy area between Newport Avenue and the Pacific. Competitors will show off their chili cooking chops by competing for great prizes... not to mention the satisfaction of winning! Is eating (rather than cooking) delicious chili more your speed? Put your tastebuds to the test and cast a vote alongside the judges! Chili tasting begins at 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Two Stages Of Continuous Music - There will be two stages of nonstop music throughout the day at the Annual OB Street Fair. Music genres will include acoustic, rock, blues, alternative, Americana, and more. The audiences will be entertained by musicians from everywhere - including right here in our own backyard. Don't miss all the fun - mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22!Seaside Family Fun Zone: The Seaside Family Fun Zone at the Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair is tons of fun for the whole family! New Location! The Kids Fun Zone is located in Saratoga Park near the main lifeguard tower. Featuring: Rock & Roll San Diego and Paper Moon Music.Beachside Beer Garden & Hodad's Burger Eating Contest: The Beachside Beer Garden will be rockin' all day for guests 21+ looking to enjoy an ice cold brew with an ocean view. It will be right next to the main stage with live music from 11 am to 8 pm. Also, we'll have the Hodad's Burger Eating contest, and the Chili Cook-Off winners announcement. Both beer and mixed drinks will be available.OB Dirty Birds Wing Eating Contest: Love chicken wings and keeping Ocean Beach clean, beautiful, and fun? Great, it's a win-win. Sign up for the Annual Street Fair's Dirty Birds Wing Eating contest and the proceeds support OBMA's Friends of OB Clean & Safe Program. The contest is held on the MainStage on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.FREE Trolley & Bike Valet: Ride to the festival for free! Go green and avoid the hassle of parking by riding a bike or taking a trolley to the Annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival. We will offer a free bike valet as well as five free trolleys from our friends at Old Town Trolley Tour Company. Trolleys run continuously, so no one will miss any of the fun!Ocean Beach MainStreet Association on Facebook / Instagram