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For movies, there are the Oscars. For music, the Grammys. For television, the Emmys. And for video games, The Game Awards.

Two of the hottest chamber music groups in America today, the Kennedy Center’s quartet-in-residence, the Dover Quartet, and the Escher Quartet share the stage for a rare all-octet program. The Escher is “one of the major string quartets playing today” (Bachtrack), and the Dover is “the young American string quartet of the moment” (The New Yorker). Both are winners of the coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant and have turned heads in the chamber music field, and now join forces to show off their distinct styles and explore the depths of music composed for octets. The program includes three works for string octet, each composed by a teenaged musical prodigy. Date | Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m., prelude at 7 p.m. Location | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $52 – $92. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/dover-escher or call (858) 459-3728.

A teenage girl alleged she was gang raped at a house party off campus by members of the football team.

Get ready for a cracking good time in The JAI. The white-hot award-winning Irish quintet, Goitse, pronounced “Go-wit-cha,” brings a vibrant mix of Irish classic jigs and tunes with their own original compositions for an irrepressible Irish musical experience that opens your mind and moves your feet. Date | Friday, February 25 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 – $83. A $15 Food & Beverage Voucher is included with each ticket. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/goitse or call (858) 459-3728.

123 Andrés (pronounced uno, dos, tres Andrés) are Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning teaching artists who get kids and families excited about learning and moving together in Spanish and English! Families sing, dance, and sound out with Andrés and Christina as they compose an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. The husband-wife duo fuse folk-based rhythms like Vallenato and Champeta with upbeat pop, creating a winning combination for listeners of any age, featuring first-class musicianship and rich instrumentation. They will be performing live at The JAI on Saturday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., as part of La Jolla Music Society's ConRAD Kids Series. Get tickets here! Adult admission: $28 Child admission: $18 For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/123-andres or call (858) 459-3728.

A new book by native San Diegan Luke Dumas puts us in the mind of a convicted murderer — a young postgrad in Scotland who claims he worked at the behest of the devil.

The supply backlogs of the past two years — and the delays, shortages and outrageous prices that came with them — have improved dramatically since summer.

Mujeres Brew House, Bread & Salt and CAMARADA unite to present a unique blending of the arts, chamber music, beer tasting and community. An artful experience to wake-up the senses bringing you music, atmosphere, beer, excitement, art, intrigue and discovery! Join us at Something's Brewing: Tango & Tacos, dine with us prior to the concert at Mujeres Brew House, and then enjoy the best of tango music at the gallery. Schedule: 5:30 p.m. - Taco Flights 3 for $10 at Mujeres Brew House @mujeres_brew_house 6:30 p.m. - Doors Open/Gallery Viewing with Artist Irma Sofia Poeter @irma_sofia_poeter 7:00 p.m. - Concert During Intermission: beer tasting, meet the brewmaster, tour the galleries, meet the artists RELATED: Artist Irma Sofia Poeter is turning the male gaze around (KPBS feature) Masks required indoors • Proof of vaccination required Performers: Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Andrés Martín, bass Dana Burnett, piano Matthew Armstrong, percussion Carolina Jaurena and Marcelo Mesa, tango dance Featured Gallery Artist: Irma Sofia Poeter Traditional and Nuevo Tango: Astor Piazzolla, Andrés MartÍn, Raul Jaurena, Eduardo Donato, Carlos Gardel, Cobian Date | Saturday, February 26 at 7 p.m. Location | Bread & Salt Gallery Get tickets here General Admission: $35 plus fees General Admission Plus $20 Donation: $55 plus fees Priority Seating: $45 plus fees Priority Seating Plus $20 Donation: $65 plus fees For more information, please visit camarada.readertickets.com/events/somethings-brewing-tango-tacos or call the venue at (619) 851-4083.

January 20 marks National Cheese Lover’s Day and the pros at Grater Grilled Cheese are celebrating with a Grilled Cheese Eating Competition of epic proportions! Four brave contestants will face up against competitive eater, Raina Huang, for a chance to win the Grater Grilled Cheese Golden Ticket. With ten minutes to chow down on 15 ‘Basic 5’ Grilled Cheese sandwiches, featuring five slices of all-natural, unprocessed Colby, Swiss, Monterrey, Provolone and Cheddar cheese served on buttery, sourdough bread —the competition is sure to be one for the books. The winner of this competition will receive the Golden Ticket, granting one free grilled cheese per month for the entire year, sweet dreams really are made of cheese! Whether you’re interested in participating or simply spectating the event, make sure to celebrate National Cheese Lover’s Day to the fullest by trying some of the eatery's cheesiest creations. Date | Thursday, January 20 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location | Greater Grilled Cheese Mission Valley For more information, please visit Greater Grilled Cheese's Facebook page or call (619) 458-9611.

Vice President Dina Boluarte was sworn in Wednesday as Peru's next president after Congress voted out President Pedro Castillo shortly after he dissolved the legislative body.