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Indie singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin is coming to San Diego for his brand new (Un)Commentary Tour! Having come a long way from the days of promoting his music in parking lots of concert venues, singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin ended 2021 by playing to sold-out crowds across North America. See him live at SOMA on Saturday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m.

NPR's Miles Parks speaks to the members of indie supergroup boygenius about its new full-length album, the record.

As the regional planning agency, the San Diego Association of Governments uses a more than $1-billion, taxpayer-funded budget to make long-term decisions on major transportation and infrastructure projects.

PA-based punks The Menzingers are coming to San Diego for their brand new On The Impossible Past Tour! Since forming as teenagers in 2006, The Menzingers have shown their strength as rough-and-tumble storytellers, turning out songs equally rooted in frenetic energy and lifelike detail. On their new album Hello Exile, the Philadelphia-based punk band take their lyrical narrative to a whole new level and share their reflections on moments from the past and present: high-school hellraising, troubled relationships, aging and alcohol and political ennui. And while their songs often reveal certain painful truths, Hello Exile ultimately maintains the irrepressible spirit that’s always defined the band. See them live at The Observatory North Park on Wednesday, December 7 at 6:30p.m.

The Blacks Beach tragedy — what could be one of the deadliest maritime smuggling attempts in San Diego history — highlights the grave reality of the risks that migrants south of the border are willing to take to reach the U.S. Immigration advocates say restrictive border policies have made those migrants increasingly desperate.

The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble presents, That's Entertainment! an evening of music from the movies, Broadway, TV, and video games on Saturday, June 18 at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online and will be available at the door after 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. We will feature the fabulous guest vocalist Leviticus. Under the direction of Artistic Director, Christian Tordahl, the ensemble will also perform the winners of the 2021 HWE International Composition Contest. To complete the night, there will be exciting raffle prizes. The 45 piece Hillcrest Wind Ensemble is in its 36th. year of performing and is proud to be a musical ambassador to the community as a whole. For more information look us up online at www.hillcrestwindensemble.com.

Experience San Elijo Lagoon in a new way by participating in our 3-Mile Loop Challenge for National Trails Day. The loop will take you over the deeper and wider channels made possible by the San Elijo Lagoon Restoration Project via the new I-5 suspension bridge. Be sure to stop at each of our Check-In Stations along your hike for fun activities, unique prizes, and your celebratory Loop Challenge sticker. Register here!

For the first time in two decades, South Florida turned red in the 2022 midterm elections, giving Republicans hope — and a playbook — for the presidential election in 2024.

The California Public Utilities Commission is close to unveiling changes that could make installing rooftop solar more expensive for consumers. Meanwhile, a local environmental group says people are harassing the sea lions in La Jolla. And, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about his first year in office and what’s ahead in year two.

REMEMBERING OLYMPIA is a tribute and a celebration of the life and career of the late Olympia Dukakis created in her loving memory by her brother Apollo. Consisting of a one-act play chronicling their turbulent but close relationship the evening also salutes her films, stage work and family and friends through a montage of film clips and photos. The brother and sister will be performed by Kandis Chappell and Apollo Dukakis. The evening concludes with a Q&A with the audience. REMEMBERING OLYMPIA will be performed on June 13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.northcoastrep.org or at the Box Office (858) 481-1055.