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In honor of Día de los Muertos, the historic adobe hacienda at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park will be dressed up with colorful decorations and a customary ofrenda table dedicated to the Carrillo family. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the park will open after hours for a family-friendly celebration that includes dinner, a no-host bar, crafts for kids and the movie “Coco,” all set in the beautiful historic home and gardens of a Hollywood legend. Dinner: 5 - 6:15 p.m. Movie: 6:30 p.m. (running time 109 minutes) Tickets are available by pre-sale only. Admission is $25 per person; children 3 years and younger are free but still need to register. Enjoy a Mexican-themed picnic dinner. A no-host bar featuring prickly pear cactus margaritas, spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available. Mexican hot chocolate, popcorn and snacks will also be available for purchase. Crafts will be provided for kids and Leo’s historic hacienda will be open for touring prior to showtime. The movie, activities and dinner are included with admission, you will select your meal when you register, children 3 and under will automatically be given a toddler meal. Bring a low-backed chair and/or blankets for picnicking and movie watching under the stars. Registration will close at 11 p.m. on Monday, October 16, or when event sells out. Meal options: Adobada chicken tacos (2) or Fajita style fresh vegetable tacos (2) or Cheese quesadilla Includes refried beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, salsa bar, cinnamon sugar churros and a non-alcoholic beverage. Toddler meal – small quesadilla

From the theater: Extended by popular demand! Nov. 7 – Dec. 10 Mandell Weiss Theatre By Joe DiPietro Adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis Directed by Christopher Ashley You can’t always get what you want, but you might get what you need. Multi-award-winning star of stage and screen Matthew Broderick and Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro (Diana, Memphis) join forces with our own Christopher Ashley and a stellar cast for this remarkable theatrical event. Babbitt entered the zeitgeist in 1922 as a novel by white-hot satirist Sinclair Lewis, the first American Nobel Laureate. An instant literary classic, Babbitt has been a stalwart on ‘best ever’ lists for over 100 years, and is now adapted for the stage. George F. Babbitt is a middle-aged real estate broker in the Midwestern city of Zenith. By day, he has a prosperous, respectable middle-class existence. By night, he’s plagued by the thought that he has amounted to nothing. Searching for more to life than his top-of-the-line toaster and hickory golf club ― more meaning ― Babbitt leaps with abandon into the most spectacular rebellion of his life ― one that could end up costing him everything. Led by Matthew Broderick in the title role, the cast bringing this world premiere to life features Emmy Award nominee Anna Chlumsky (Veep), Ann Harada (Broadway’s Avenue Q) and Julie Halston (Sex and the City). Ticket discounts: The Playhouse offers a range of ways to save on tickets, including Military, Student and Rush discounts, and $25 tickets in Area 3. Discounts are subject to availability and conditions may apply. Read more here or call Patron Services at (858) 550-1010 for more info. 30 and Under discounts: Area 2 tickets may be available online for $25 with Promo Code CULTUREFIX (limit 2, valid only for will-call with ID). Related links: La Jolla Playhouse website | Instagram | Facebook

Join us on Thursday, August 10 at 6 p.m. for a special Blue Star-themed tour led by the Education and Engagement Team. Together, we will explore how war impacts and informs artists’ practices by examining artwork in MCASD’s permanent collection that responds to US military conflicts. Tour is limited to 25 people. This tour is free with paid admission (Free admission for the Blue Star Museum program at MCASD is generously supported by The Rosso Family Foundation). Reserve your tickets today.

Join us for a special evening with renowned Mexican chef Pati Jinich, from PBS series Pati's Mexican Table and La Frontera with Pati Jinich. Pati will be with us for the night to share insights and behind the scenes look into the upcoming season of La Frontera, and her many other works. Reception and refreshments will be hosted at Coasterra's ocean-side terrace with breath taking views of the San Diego skyline. This will be a memorable night you will not want to miss!

Stream Seasons 1 - 6 now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturdays, Aug. 23 - Sept. 13, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. This quirky New Zealand mystery follows DI Mike Shepherd, who arrives to the seemingly peaceful town of Brokenwood with a classic car, a country music collection, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. His assistant, DC Kristin Sims, is a by-the-book investigator 15 years younger than her boss's car. Shepherd soon discovers that Brokenwood is full of secrets and suspicions.

The Kansas City Chiefs — including Travis Kelce — will play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Swift has a show in Tokyo the night before. Can she get there in time? The math says yes.

Local nonprofit, Miracle Babies will hold its Boogie 4 Babies event at Belly Up Tavern on October 14 from 6 p.m. until midnight. Miracle Babies invites all to come move and groove while raising critical funds for their programs benefitting NICU families. This event will include spectacular live auction opportunities, delicious food, libations, and dancing. ‘Boogie 4 Babies’ will feature live music from Charlie’s Angels the Band and DJ Psyched throughout the evening. Founded in 2009, Miracle Babies has committed the last 14 years to providing support to NICU families in their time of need. Their mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. In addition, Miracle Babies hosts monthly diaper distributions that are open to all families, not just those with children in the NICU. Early bird tickets are on sale now through September 15. Pricing for this event starts at $150 for general admission and $250 for VIP tickets. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets please visit here. ABOUT MIRACLE BABIES Miracle Babies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. Our tagline is “Together for a better beginning,” reflecting the importance of this family connection in the critical early weeks and months of an infant’s life and its linkage to improved health outcomes. Transportation issues, including the increasing cost of gas, hospital parking fees, or medically unable to drive are significant barriers that many families in San Diego County, Los Angeles, and Orange County must overcome to be with their babies. Miracle Babies newest initiative, My Brain & My Baby, aims to support mothers suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression with early detection and acute medical care. By providing free transportation and mental health assistance to families, Miracle Babies helps alleviate the stressors of everyday life resulting in better health outcomes for the growth and development of baby. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Fine art photographers and artists Dan Burkholder and Jill Skupin Burkholder will show their work, present an artists’ talk and conduct workshops at Photographer’s Eye, 326 Grand Ave., Escondido, California, 92025, in September. Dan Burkholder is a renowned fine art photographer who quickly embraced digital photography as an art form. He is the creator of the digital negative, which uses photographic negatives made from digital images to create photographic prints. His book, "Making Digital Negatives for Contact Printing," remains the standard reference for this process today. He is also the author of iPhone Artistry, a wonderful guide for anyone who shoots with a smart phone. Jill Skupin Burkholder is an expert in creative photography with cold wax, a process that uses beeswax and resin to coat images, which gives them texture and depth. Her work has been shown in venues across the country. Photographer’s Eye is a non-profit collective and will host a show, “Twosome: Dan Burkholder and Jill Skupin Burkholder,” from Sept. 9 to Oct. 7. The show will open with a reception on Sept. 9, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. They will host an Artists’ Talk on Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. This event is free, but please pre-register at https://www.thephotographerseyecollective.com Workshops • Dan Burkholder will conduct a workshop, “Making Digital Negatives,” on Sept. 14, 5-6 p.m.,for $75 • Dan will conduct a second workshop, “iPhone Artistry,” on Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for $85. • both are available for $150 • Jill Skupin Burkholder will conduct a workshop, “Creative Photography Using Cold Wax,” on Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m., for $125, which includes supplies. To sign up for a workshop or join Photographer’s Eye, visit https://www.thephotographerseyecollective.com/ Photographer’s Eye is a nonprofit group of photographers who have a passion for photography and strive to enrich the community by sharing their knowledge and expertise. Gallery exhibitions feature fine photography by members as well as curated shows of established and emerging photographers. Photographer’s Eye hosts classes, talks, workshops, and portfolio reviews and provides a meeting place to exchange ideas. It also houses a burgeoning research library and offers a rental darkroom. The gallery is open every Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

4 Tuesdays each month from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 13-18 welcome! Lead instructor, Steffi Dotson, teaches this class that covers the properties of wood, machine safety and woodworking basics. Students will learn woodworking techniques, and safe practice of machine operations will be taught. Depending on the specific project, joinery techniques, proper sanding and finishing are part of the curriculum. Each attendee will make their own project. All materials are included. The projects in this class rotate, and we encourage students to repeat to continue learning and dive deeper into woodworking. • Scholarships available • Homeschool vendors welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected with San Diego Craft Collective! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Discover the untold story behind Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. Through dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal archives, see how the Eiffel Tower became an icon.