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Backyard Renaissance presents "Abigail's Party," a play by Mike Leigh and directed by Rosina Reynolds. This darkly comic tale on the outskirts of London in the 1970s has been described as the cocktail party from hell and the gathering gone wrong. About the play: "We’re not here to hold conversations, we are here to enjoy ourselves.” So declares the hostess with the mostest Beverly. A working-class girl in 1970s England completely obsessed with appearances, what’s “in”, and having a good time no matter the cost, Beverly only wants what’s best for everyone as long as what’s best is based on Beverly. With an intimate gathering of neighborhood acquaintances, she mixes the cocktails, stirs the scandals, and shakes the sensibilities of their quiet suburban life with unintended consequences. Join us on opening night on Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. at Tenth Avenue Arts Center. You can enjoy the play from February 24 through March 19 on the following schedule: • Previews on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 of February at 8 p.m. • Special Industry Performance on Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. • Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. • Sundays at 2 p.m. Get tickets here! Previews: $18 General admission: $40 Senior and military admission: $35 Dogtag members: $30 (must have access code) Student admission: $18 Use the Promo Code: EARLYBIRD to receive two (2) Abigail's Party tickets for $48. Applies to performances on February 27 and March 6 only. For more information, please visit backyardrenaissance.com/tickets/abigailsparty or call the venue at (619) 920-8503.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 's body lay in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday as thousands of people filed by to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago.

As a parent, it can be tricky to navigate the most pressing issues of our time: racial injustice, climate change, school violence, and economic inequality. But we also have an immense opportunity to teach our children that their words and actions can truly transform the world. Wrestle with the challenges, ask the questions, and explore practical ways of empowering your children for justice with this online book discussion group for parents! Gathering Wednesday evenings via Zoom from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Wednesday, February 16, we'll read and respond to "The Sandbox Revolution," which features diverse voices on topics such as education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and Earth care. Our intimate-sized discussion group will be a brave space free from correcting, comparing, and competing. Bring your struggles, hopes, fears, and questions! For more information, please visit belovedsandiego.org/parenting-for-justice or call (858) 223-6418.

The attack was one of the deadliest strikes on the Kremlin's forces since the start of the war 10 months ago. Ukraine claimed to have killed hundreds of Russian conscripts, but details are murky.

Join us in a celebration for a cause, bringing light and resources to suicide awareness and mental health with an interactive music and art experience. This inaugural event is inspired and dedicated to singer/songwriter Kiela Gwin, who died of suicide at the age of 27 in 2019. During this unique and uplifting event, we will come together to hear Kiela's beautiful music, interactively paint a mural that honors all loved ones lost to suicide, and raise money for the incredible work of local nonprofit, Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL). There will also be a silent auction, DJ and hors d'oeuvres. All proceeds from this event will go directly to SOSL. In bringing this fundraiser to life, we are hoping to shine a light on the issues surrounding suicide and give people an avenue to come out of the shadows and celebrate the lives of those lost together, making this a topic of discussion for everyone to have –not just those directly affected. Date | Thursday, February 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location | FruitCraft Fermentery & Distillery Get tickets here! General admission: $40 VIP admission: $100 Premium + Art admission: $75 Donations are highly appreciated. We will have a live stream of the event available on the Catch Your Light Facebook page for those who cannot attend in person. For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/catch-your-light-a-suicide-awareness-fundraiser or call the venue at (877) 484-6282.

We talk with an infectious disease specialist about vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers. Plus, is it a good idea for a fully vaccinated person to get an extra dose of vaccine to boost immunity to the Delta variant? Then, the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom is shaping up to be more of a battle than previously thought. Later, dozens of charrerías across the country offer spectators a look at the living history of Mexico’s proud ranching culture. And, the Old Globe Theatre returns to in-person performances with a newly mounted production of the 1967 rock musical “Hair.”

The San Diego Automotive Museum will be hosting its Cars & Coffee community event on Sunday, February 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This is an exciting way to get outside in beautiful Balboa Park and see cars of all makes and models from the local San Diego community as well as the incredible exhibits on display within the museum. The community is invited to visit the Museum during Cars & Coffee for a discounted admission price ($10 before 10 a.m.) or partake in the completely free event outside with coffee and donuts for guests to enjoy while browsing the vehicles. The public is also invited to bring their own cars to display in the parking lot for other spectators to enjoy. “New” cars are constantly coming in so be sure to check back often because you never know what you might find at the San Diego Automotive Museum. For more information, please email the Museum at contact@sdautomuseum.org or call (619) 231-2886.

What sounds more fun then some Moonlight Fishing? Join Lake Jennings for a night full of fun with Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking and Stargazing. This is a night you are not going to want to miss out on. All are welcome to have a fun filled evening. Full Size Lanterns are required after 5 pm! Date: Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 from 6 am-10 pm Location: Lake Jennings Cost: $4-$12 For more information on this event please visit HERE!

Sweden’s Queen of Swing, Gunhild Carling is an internationally acclaimed superstar. Whether she’s singing favorite jazz standards or playing one of many instruments, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines through. She is a jazz artist of the old breed, showing heavy influence from Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday. She combines extraordinary skills on trumpet and trombone with vaudeville stunts, like playing three trumpets at once. Join us for a wonderful evening filled with music and fun for everyone! Date | Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Location | The JAI at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $63 to $83. A $15 food and beverage Voucher is included with each ticket. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/gunhild-carling or call (858) 459-3728.

'Saving Grace: Photographs of the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades' by photographer Suda House February 22 - April 9, 2022 Reception: Tuesday, March 22, 4-7 p.m. "Saving Grace" will be on display at Grossmont College’s Hyde Art Gallery from Feb. 22 until Apr. 9, 2022. An artist reception will be held on March 22nd from 4-7 p.m. Walk-in visitation is available for all students currently enrolled in any on-campus classes or any staff and faculty already approved to be on campus. Students learning remotely, faculty and staff operating remotely, and the general public can request an appointment to view the exhibition. To schedule a visit, please contact alex.decosta@gcccd.edu. About the exhibition: “They were the daughters of Atlas, seven in number.Their names were Electra, Maia, Taygete, Alcyone, Merope, Celaeno, Sterope.Orion pursued them but they fled before him.Until Zeus placed them in the heavens as starsOnly six stars are clearly visible. The seventh is invisible except to those who have specially keen sight.” - Edith Hamilton, Mythology This spring semester the Hyde Art Gallery will be transformed into an aquatic temple dedicated to the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades. Meticulously captured by photographer Suda House, the daughters of Atlas have secretly returned to earth, inhabiting Grossmont College’s Performing and Visual Art Center, to spread awareness of the impending doom of a changing climate and humanity’s wasteful use and disposal of single-use plastics. Through these large-scale celestial photographs and an accompanying installation of plastic refuse, House seeks humanity’s reprieve from the worst-case scenarios of ecological collapse and postulates a solution grounded in history, scientific data, and mythic plausibility. Climate change is here and House’s narrative premise highlights the peril our progeny will confront. While many have ignored the inevitable, few have taken action and others have pleaded up to the sky, calling for help to avert the inescapable destruction of our world.Limited edition prints of The Seven Sisters on display will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County. This powerful network of grassroots activists is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people. The San Diego chapter serves as the first response to local threats to our 70+ miles of coastline. Suda House is a photographer of national and international reputation living and working in San Diego. She has taught photographic processes since 1977, first in the Los Angeles area and from 1980 she has been a professor of art and photography at Grossmont College, where she has also served as Art Department Chair and coordinated the Digital Media Arts Lab. Presently she is a trustee with the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), where she chairs the Visual Learning Committee. COVID protocol: Your safety is our top priority and in consultation with Grossmont College administration we have updated our gallery admission policy to ensure the health of all gallery visitors. At this time, all visitors must present proof of vaccination (or negative COVID test results from the previous 72 hour) and photo ID at the door. Admission inside the gallery will be limited to capacity restrictions in effect at that time and masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Related links: Hyde Art Gallery on Facebook Hyde Art Gallery on Instagram