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The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a relatively new literary award given to women and nonbinary authors. This year's winner is V.V. Ganeshananthan for her book Brotherless Night.

A research group is testing a new suicide prevention model in rural Alaska Native villages: supporting cultural activities that strengthen community bonds and a sense of shared purpose.

All Set Escrow is hosting its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off and Veterans Association of North County Fundraiser, aiming to bring the San Diego community together for a day of culinary delight and to raise funds for the support of local veterans. The event is set to take place at the Belly Up Tavern, featuring a variety of chili recipes for attendees to sample and vote on, alongside music, entertainment, and raffle prizes to further fundraise for the Veterans Association of North County. All Set Escrow, a Carlsbad-based escrow company known for its commitment to the community and providing secure, efficient, and personalized service, is excited to revive this tradition and use it as a platform to support local veterans. (This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The Grammy-winning rapper, who spent this summer topping the charts, previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. But this will be his first Super Bowl as the headliner.

Photographer and former San Diegan Alanna Airitam just opened a new solo show in Escondido. Airitam challenges racism and representation with photography that feels magical and timeless while also being unflinchingly real and present.

The Adam D. Kamil Media Awards were developed to help UC San Diego undergraduates polish their skills in film production and to help them realize their creative potential in this field. Adam was a UC San Diego, Visual Arts Media major with a passion for the power of media to connect people. To honor the memory of their son, the Kamil family established the Adam D. Kamil Media Awards. The awards consist of a grand prize of $2,000 and two finalist prizes of $1,000 each. All submissions will be viewable in the Kamil Gallery May 16-23, and in the Kamil Gallery Online. Winners will be announced at the ceremony on May 17, and the grand prize winning project will be screened. The event will allow time to view works in the gallery, eat, and socialize. “We hope that through this award, Adam’s creative spirit will inspire others to develop their talents and to grow as sympathetic and sensitive individuals,” stated Elaine Kamil.

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. During the Game Jam, teams can work together remotely and/or in person to complete their projects and can attend optional drop-in sessions for instructor support. Games will be showcased and compete for prizes at the end of the jam. - Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade - Software and equipment provided. - No experience is required. - Registration is required.

Here are the new releases coming your way between now and Thanksgiving — we've got award contenders, goofy comedies, a smattering of romance, plenty of anti-heroes, and a musical documentary in LEGOs.

The middle school winner of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, changed her life.

From the KPBS Spring Arts Guide: Playwright James Ijames won a Pulitzer Prize for drama for his spin on Shakespeare's "Hamlet," which brings us Juicy, a queer, smart, Black college student faced with the ghost of his father who shows up at a family barbecue looking for revenge. But these generational woes don't quite play out like Hamlet himself might have expected. Ijames' take is about finding agency and stepping out of the cycles of trauma and violence. Directed by Sideeq Heard at The Old Globe. Details: "Fat Ham." May 25 through June 23. The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets on sale April 12. From the theater: By James Ijames Original direction by Saheem Ali Directed by Sideeq Heard The 2022 Pulitzer-winning, Tony-nominated sensation Fat Ham is a fresh and funny take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet that The New York Times called “a flat-out hilarious comedy.” During a Southern family cookout, Juicy is confronted by the ghost of his father, who demands revenge for his murder. But Juicy, a young, queer, Black man, has enough on his plate. James Ijames’s remarkable play uses uproarious humor and profound insight to explore the conflict between what you owe your family and what you owe yourself. “Smart, fearless, and wildly entertaining” (The Chicago Tribune). This production includes strong language, mature themes, sexual content, and mild violence. Related events: Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. Community Night: Friday, May 31 and Friday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Post Show Forum: Tuesday, June 4; Wednesday, June 12; and Wednesday, June 19 (evening performance). Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. Related links: The Old Globe: website | Instagram | Facebook