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Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and good boys and girls! This Halloween, we’re raising spirits (and tails) at Monkeybar with a night of howl-iday havoc. Grab your furry little boo and join us for a night of spooky cocktail flight specials, pup-approved Yappy Hour treats from our dog menu, astrology & tarot card readings, and a costume contest with fang-tastic prizes. A portion of all the night’s sales will benefit Helen Woodward Animal Center. Space is limited, so each human will need to sign up to book their free ticket! As always, parking is free.

We dive into an upcoming jazz concert and San Diego Design Week in your weekend arts preview. And, performer Shakina puts on her one-woman show at Diversionary Theatre. Plus, the tourists might be gone, but that doesn't mean summer is over in San Diego.

First, our investigations team has obtained crude audio from a top official at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services. Former employees say it shows the official’s attitude towards euthanizing dogs. Then, the contract for roughly 5,700 nurses at Sharp hospitals is up at the end of the month, we bring you the latest on negotiation efforts. Next, a San Diego man pleaded guilty after landing his plane twice illegally on San Clemente Island. Finally, San Diego County’s largest school district will soon be making some major changes.

Mabel’s Gone Fishing isn’t just a seafood spot in North Park — it’s a scratch kitchen and gathering place that earned a Michelin honor within its first year. Co-owner Chelsea Coleman shares the restaurant’s story, from family roots in baseball to building a dining space that feels distinctly San Diegan.

Keyla Parra Gamiño is currently an undergraduate student at San Diego State University majoring in economics in addition to her role supporting the KPBS newsroom.

Bring your furry friend for a tail-wagging good time at Hilton San Diego Bayfront’s third annual BooFront Pet Costume Contest! Dress up your pup for a chance to win prizes—including credits at Hudson & Nash—and enjoy festive activities like a blue-carpet runway, caricature portraits, pup cups from Starbucks, and more. Don’t miss the community vendors, giveaways, and the chance to support Helen Woodward Animal Center. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Facebook / Instagram

World-Renowned Belly Dance Pioneer Suhaila Salimpour Returns to San Diego for a Weekend of Dance, Culture, and Celebration San Diego, CA — Suhaila Salimpour, visionary artist and one of the most influential figures in the world of belly dance, will headline a weekend of dance and performance in San Diego, featuring a 6-hour belly dance intensive and the dazzling Suhaila Super Star Gala. A trailblazer in Middle Eastern dance, Suhaila brings her signature fusion of deep cultural knowledge, precise technique, and dynamic performance to this unique event designed to inspire dancers of all levels and uplift the local arts community. ________________________________________ Featuring: Live performance by Fadi Islambouli and Suhaila Salimpour With special guest performers from across Southern California! ________________________________________ About Suhaila Salimpour Suhaila Salimpour is a first-generation Kurdish-American of Sicilian-Greek descent and a second-generation belly dancer, continuing the legacy of her mother, Jamila Salimpour. She is the creator of the first structured certification program and pedagogical system in belly dance, transforming how the dance is studied, taught, and preserved globally. Suhaila has toured internationally, performed in top venues across the Middle East and beyond, choreographed three full-length theatrical productions, and recorded over 23 albums with renowned Arabic musicians. Her contributions have earned prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Gerbode Foundation Special Award for Dance and Movement, and the 2023/24 Isadora Duncan Special Award for Outstanding Production. She currently serves on the boards of Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, World Arts West, and the Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance, while co-producing the YALLAH Arts Festival in the Bay Area. She is also pursuing her MFA in Dance at Saint Mary’s College of California. ________________________________________ A Celebration of Culture and Community Rooted in the traditions of the SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) region, this weekend of programming is more than just dance—it's a powerful gathering of community, heritage, and cultural expression. In support of children and families in the Middle East, $1 from every Gala ticket will be donated to the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). Attendees are also encouraged to make additional contributions online: Click here to donate directly Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suhaila-super-star-gala-tickets-1415940719809?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Suhaila Salimpour on Instagram and Facebook

"The Yellow Boat" By David Saar Directed by Tracy Williams Climb aboard "The Yellow Boat," a heart-filled, color-splashed journey through the imagination of a remarkable boy named Benjamin! Based on a true story, this playful and powerful adventure sails through swirls of art, music, and laughter— even in stormy seas. With courage as his compass and creativity as his sail, Benjamin shows us that even the smallest boat can make the biggest waves. This powerful production celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and reminds us of the healing power of love and expression. This is one voyage you don’t want to miss! Preview performance, November 6, 7:30 p.m. November 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 7:30 p.m. November 8, 9, 15, 16, 2 p.m. MiraCosta College Theatre on Instagram

For over a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s "RENT" has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. It has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage and a source of joy and strength for millions. "RENT" has become a part of us forever. Whether you’ve never seen "RENT" or have completely lost count, you can’t miss it this time around – presented in New Village Arts’ intimate theatre in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Content advisory: Please note, this production contains adult language and themes, depictions of homophobia, substance abuse and addiction, death and housing vulnerability. Previews: October 31-November 7, 2025 Opening Night: November 8, 2025 Dea Hurston Industry Night: December 8, 2025 October 31-December 24, 2025 Tickets start at $35!* *All orders are subject to a flat $3 processing fee. $35 reflects our student ticket price. Regular ticket prices range from $35–$80. Performance Schedule as follows: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Select Fridays at 2 p.m. Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Visit: https://newvillagearts.org/series/rent/ New Village Arts on Instagram and Facebook

"This is physics. It's also politics. The two are sometimes painfully difficult to keep apart." "Copenhagen", the 2000 Tony Award winner for Best Play, explores an explosive confrontation between science and politics. Inspired by actual events that have intrigued and baffled historians for more than 50 years, "Copenhagen" revolves around a 1941 meeting between two brilliant physicists, Niels Bohr of Denmark and Germany's Werner Heisenberg. The two men were long-time friends whose work together opened the way to the atomic bomb, but who were now on opposite sides of World War II. This pivotal meeting was a defining moment of the nuclear age, yet its true nature remains a mystery. Why did Heisenberg go to Copenhagen? What was he hoping to accomplish? The search for an unknowable truth forms the core of "Copenhagen." In the uncertain times of 1941, "Copenhagen" is a refreshing reminder of the value of seeking the truth. Visit: https://www.lamplighterslamesa.com/ Lamplighters Community Theater on Instagram and Facebook