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The Old Globe proudly presents its popular "In Conversation" series, supported by the Fuson Family and co-sponsored by Congregation Beth El, featuring interviews between Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and prominent artists whose work the Globe is honored to produce. "Barry Edelstein in Conversation with Nathan Englander" will be a fascinating evening that covers Englander’s ("The Twenty-Seventh Man," "For the Relief of Unbearable Urges") career as a prolific and acclaimed playwright and author, and specifically his current production of "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank." This special presentation will be held on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at The Old Globe in San Diego’s Balboa Park (1363 Old Globe Way). The event is free to the public and tickets are available starting Wednesday, September 7 at Noon here or call (619) 234-5623. The Old Globe: Facebook Twitter Instagram

The last major age group to be vaccinated against COVID-19 - children ages 6 months to 5 years old – are now getting their shots. How significant is this in the fight against the virus? Then, primary elections often result in a low turnout of voters and this June’s California primary was no exception. But what about November? A new UC San Diego survey tries to take the temperature of voters in California. And, we’re learning more about pollution sources from the Port of San Diego that are affecting people’s health. But the new information has left port commissioners split on how to prioritize emission-reduction projects. Next, reaction to the new rules about where sidewalk vendors can now operate in Balboa Park and downtown San Diego. And, Scientists at UC San Diego are leading what they call the biggest community science project ever, on animal communication. Dogs are touching buttons on soundboards with their paws or nose, allowing them to communicate to humans--- words, thoughts – and maybe even sentences. Finally, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture is now open in Riverside. One of its first exhibitions on view is a retrospective of works from local border artists, brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre.

Drumming crosses cultures and unites us in the dance of the heart. An international phenomenon, GRAMMY Award-winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain is one of the foremost percussionists of the contemporary world. Widely recognized as a chief architect of the world music movement, Hussain has participated in historic collaborations, including Shakti, Remember Shakti, and his ever-changing musical feast, Masters of Percussion, a platform for rarely heard rhythm traditions from India. Over time, the Masters of Percussion ensemble has expanded to include great drummers and percussionists from many world traditions, including jazz, as well as the occasional stringed instrument. WHEN | Wednesday, March 19, 20223 • Show runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE | Balboa Theater • 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here! • Tickets start at $41.50 (includes a $3.50 Facility Restoration Fee) SOCIALS | Follow Balboa Theater on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

San Diego police held the first of nine community meetings Monday on the proposed use of smart streetlights to solve crimes.

Scholar, musician, composer and opera enthusiast died of pancreatic cancer earlier this week

José González is in a class by himself, he is one of the most exciting and in-demand touring artists working today. Whether appearing alone with his guitar or with a 20-piece orchestra, or with his band The Brite Lites, or choosing between duo and trio formats, his performances are never merely shows – they are events. And González has every intention of continuing this tradition as he prepares his fully solo tour in support of the eagerly awaited release of his fourth studio album, LOCAL VALLEY. The album finds González once again armed with just a handful of nylon-stringed Spanish guitars, yet this time, technology did creep into the proceedings. He arrives to San Diego this spring! Date | Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Location | Balboa Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $31 to $100. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/jose-gonzalez or call (619) 615-4000.

Known for her unique synthesis of Latin American folk, jazz fusion, and South American rhythms, GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner Lila Downs is an internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter from Oaxaca, Mexico, whose compelling stage presence and poignant storytelling transcend all language barriers. Downs returns to La Jolla Music Society to kick-off your Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the Balboa Theatre. Date | Wednesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Location | Balboa Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $40 to $85. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/lila-downs or call the venue at (619) 615-4000.

This weekend in the arts: Diana Benavidez at Athenaeum Art Center; "Many Happy Returns" at Light Box Theater; "Small Acts" at City Gallery; Camarada at the Mingei; an open house at The Conrad and Backyard Renaissance's production of "Abigail's Party."

To help San Diego reach the 30 x 30 goal (protecting 30% of our area by 2030), the California Native Plant Society will be holding a delightful native plant sale on October 15th from 8 am to 3 pm, with many easy to grow natives that will spruce up your landscape. Our popular CNPS Fall Plant Sale is a great way to see native plants up close, talk to our native plant experts and purchase a wide variety of native plants for your landscape! The sale will be in Balboa Park’s Casa del Prado Courtyard adjacent to the Casa del Prado theater, located at 1700 Village Place. for more information, please visit the Cnps SD website: Come browse through the many native California species and cultivars. This will include native shade trees, native water wise shrubs, native seasonal flowers, native bunch grasses, bee friendly native ground covers, and native succulents. An open-air garden market will have local and state sourced seeds and bulbs and books for all ages. There will also be botanical shirts, and hats to show off your love of native plants. To make things more convenient, curbside loading and secure holding areas will be available. Gardening experts will also help you with answers to any questions you may have, such as, “Will this shrub make my pool look bigger?” or “Will this plant do well under my Eucalyptus tree?” Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The San Diego Police Department will hold a series of community meetings next week to inform the public and gather feedback on a proposal to use streetlights equipped with surveillance cameras and automated license-plate readers as tools to solve crimes.