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All puns are intended, motherCLUCKers! San Diego's ONLY pun competition returns to the Finest City Improv stage on Saturday, June 29, at 10pm. This time, it's hosted by Sarah Flocken, *MVP* of the 2024 O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships! 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 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. Tickets are pay what you can! Reserve your tickets online ahead of time or just show up at the door. For more information visit: finestcity.vbotickets.com

Watch "Wonka" at Potrero County Park With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Movie Rating PG Bring a picnic and your favorite movie snacks! Concessions are not available at this location. Chairs and blankets are encouraged. Pre-Movie Activities: Come early to enjoy the summer kickoff carnival! There will be a bounce house, arts & crafts, and carnival games with prizes. Park Policy: This is a smoke-free park. Pet Policy: All dogs must be on leash. Parking Info: There is ample parking in the day-use area. Please park in paved parking spots only. Parking is $3. Visit: https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/moviecalendar/wonka-potrero-county-park/ Summer Movies in the Park - San Diego on Facebook

Death at the Sign of the Rook is an expansive novel that pokes fun of baroque, classic murder mysteries — but also delivers a fully satisfying, all-the-pieces-click-together ending.

Encore Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Join UC Davis School of Law's Aaron Tang as he guides a panel of experts through ethical dilemmas. The special, featuring thoughtful debate on a hypothetical election storyline, promotes civil dialogue and critical thinking about polarizing issues.

Calling all animal lovers! We invite you for this show-and-tell with incredible and fascinating animal friends! This event is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support. Audience: This program is recommended for children Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

Join us this 4th of July for a fun-filled lakeside carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day filled with patriotic fun and classic Americana flair! From carnival games to a mechanical bull there's fun for everyone with a side of classic BBQ favorites. Don't miss the fan-favorite Patriotic Dog Contest and a new addition, the rock-wall! Kick off the festivities at 10 am with a Patriotic Presentation that will fill your heart with pride. Then, at 11 am, get ready for the adorable and exciting Patriotic Dog Contest, where our furry friends will showcase their patriotic spirit. Test your skills and bravery on the Mechanical Bull, cool off in the Dunk Tank, or try strength on the rock wall. Classic carnival games will line the lawn, play for your chance at prizes. Throughout the day, enjoy live music with country classics. Show off your best dance moves with line dancing on the lakeside lawn, while sipping refreshing beverages from our full bars. Satisfy your hunger with a mouthwatering selection of classic BBQ delights. Join us for a day of patriotic pride, thrilling activities, great music, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable memories. This is a Fourth of July celebration you won't want to miss! Lakehouse Resort on Instagram

The FBI is investigating a second apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Sunday. The gunman was about 300 to 500 yards from Trump with an AK-style rifle with scope.

Our top picks for theater and opera in San Diego this season: Electropop and Tolstoy; free, immersive theater; a diverse, comedy spin on "Hamlet"; classic Puccini; and a new LGBTQ+ musical about friendship and happy endings.

Having received rave reviews from the 4th Annual Power Women SD® Celebration held on September 24, 2023, our 5th Annual Power Women SD® celebration is now in planning, and a perfect time to confirm a placement on Cover, as a Participant, Sponsor or Vendor. The evening will include live entertainment, catered heavy hors d'oeuvres, fashion vendors, and hosted wine bar with over $15,000 in give-away prizes, which is certain to provide for a festive evening of fun and networking opportunities whilst celebrating San Diego's accomplished women who are achievers within the San Diego community as business owners or career professionals. The evening will be in celebration to honor all Power Women SD® participants, all of whom will be introduced during the presentation of awards. The festivities conclude with the free drawing of over $15,000 worth of give-away prizes. Reserved Tables: There will be both sit-down and stand up cocktail tables spread throughout the venue. If you wish to reserve a sit-down table for you and your guests, kindly reserve the table well in advance. This year's Gala will help to benefit Leap To Success Be on Front Cover of Our 5th Annual Power Sd® Celebration: Those on Front Cover of one of Discover Magazines 6 separate editions (Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, La Jolla, or America's Finest City®) receive 5 full inside pages within the magazine with a three page layout within the September/October issue and a 2-page layout within the November/December issue, 2024 with all inside pages shown within all 6 editions of the publication. A full page bio/photo will also be included within the evenings's program. High resolution photography is required; graphic design is included for the Front Cover, the three page and the two page layout. Front Cover also includes a reserved table for 8 guests, introduction as a Power Women honoree, a plaque with name and description thereon, and a collage photo of all Power Women SD® in our November/December 2024 issue. Early Bird: $5,990 - Thereafter: $6,990 - admin@discovermagazines.com Join as A Vendor: Vendors receive two tables, 6 feet in length at one location on site to promote and sell their goods or services, with their business ad shown on our wide digital screen during the event and the business logo included within the program: Early Bird Ticketing: $425 plus 2 / $50 gift cards - Thereafter: $475 plus 3 / $50 gift cards, all to be given away that evening. admin@discovermagazines.com For more information visit: discovermagazines.com/events Stay Connected on Facebook

From pension fraud to plastic plants, this year's Ig Nobel prizes recognize science that can be lighthearted, surprising or unusual.