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Elizabeth McCracken's connected short stories chronicle a family's encounters with their eldest son's girlfriend and eventual wife. This slim collection is so engaging, you may want to read it twice.

As the World Cup kicks off, we look at how rising ticket costs are pricing out soccer fans. Then, local spoken word hip-hop group Lyrical Groove performs for Black Music Month. And, your weekend arts preview.

Endgame and Avatar have been jockeying for the title for years now.

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.

Julian-based naturalist Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods," which introduced the concept of nature-deficit disorder, explores the benefits of slowing down and spending time outdoors in his new book, "Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World."

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach / 142 S Cedros Ave San Diego CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers become both subject and inspiration in this creative, collaborative workshop that pairs flower arranging with watercolor painting. Together, a Native Poppy florist and a guest artist will guide you from floral design to finished artwork in one immersive experience. This workshop begins with a guided Flower Arranging 101 experience, where you’ll design a petite floral arrangement using seasonal blooms with hands-on support from Native Poppy’s professional florists. Once your arrangement is complete, you’ll transition into a guided watercolor painting session led by Michaela Jean Art, a flower gardener and painter, learning how to translate your arrangement into a finished floral artwork using expressive watercolor techniques. No prior painting or floral design experience required! The focus of this workshop is on exploration and creative expression, offering a relaxed, supportive environment to play with flowers, color, and paint while making something uniquely your own. Ticket Includes: - Comprehensive, engaging instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and hands-on assistance from Native Poppy’s professional florists - Guided painting instruction from artist Michaela Jean - All materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to create a petite floral arrangement and a 9x12" watercolor painting inspired by your arrangement - Plus: the floral arrangement and painting you create to take home Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

The acclaimed work from filmmaker Patrick Wang, featuring a remarkable performance from actress Tyne Daly, is the story of The Bread Factory, a community arts center in the small town of Checkford, told in two films. Part two revolves around rehearsals for the Greek play Hecuba. But the real theatrics are outside the theater where the town has been invaded by bizarre tourists and mysterious tech start-up workers. "A Bread Factory, Part Two: Walk With Me A While" plays as part of our series "Intimate Epics: The Films of Patrick Wang" to celebrate the release of Wang's latest film, "A. Rimbaud." Separate admission is required for "A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold" and "A Bread Factory, Part Two: Walk with Me A While." Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Got piles of mail stacking up in the kitchen? Not sure where your Social Security card is? It might be time to sort through your paperwork. Don't let it overwhelm you with this simple guide.

House of Outcasts presents “A Mythical Quest,” a fantasy comedy filled with magic, adventure and mythical creatures. A young fanatic named Odin travels to a magical realm to save his fiancée, Olivia, after she mysteriously becomes deathly ill. To save her life, Odin must join forces with a band of mythical creatures and embark on a quest to obtain a healing potion from the Witch Queen of the Seven Realms. Performances run July 23 through August 9, 2026, at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center in downtown San Diego. Viewer discretion advised: This production contains live stage combat, strong language, sexual innuendo and elaborate special effects. Children ages 9–12 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Children age 8 and younger will not be admitted. House of Outcasts on Instagram

A federal judge has barred the government from clearing more trees or making other alterations to D.C.'s East Potomac Park without proper notice. Trump says his administration will appeal.