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North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect. Now playing at Courtyard San Diego Downtown in San Diego, CA, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late. Planning a group celebration or private event in San Diego? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations. Happens on the following Dates: Apr 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Apr 25, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show on Instagram

Opening night at the GI Film Festival features a hosted reception with filmmakers, the world premiere of "HOME FROM THE VIETNAM WAR," post-screening discussion, the awards announcements and dessert reception. Part of KPBS' America 250 initiative Film description: Haunted by decades of trauma, a decorated U.S. veteran returns to Vietnam with a friend who fled the war as a child. As they move through a modernized country they scarcely recognize, the two men retrace the past, confronting former enemies and long-buried memories. Their journey leads them to one of the war’s bloodiest battle sites of 1968, where they come face to face with the Vietnamese soldiers they once fought, breaking years of silence in a search for healing, reconciliation, and peace. Opening Night Schedule 6:00pm | Reception 7:00pm | Film Screening: "HOME FROM THE VIETNAM WAR + Post-Screening Discussion 8:55pm | Awards Announcement 9:10pm | Dessert Reception, Red Carpet Photos Ops About The Festival: The event takes place May 6-8, 2026 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community. The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego. GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is FREE! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Comic Savvy! WHEN: Friday, March 20, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Little Fish Comic Book Studio on Facebook / Instagram

How do scientists identify a species from a single feather fragment? Phil Unitt from the San Diego Natural History Museum will share the history and modern applications of the museum's bird collection. Discover the hidden world of museum collections and their vital role in understanding birds. Philip Unitt is the Dennis and Carol Wilson Endowed Chair of Ornithology and curator of the Department of Birds and Mammals. Phil is a specialist in subspecies identification, distribution, and history of distributional change of California birds. He has led large survey projects, organizing hundreds of volunteers; analyzed and interpreted extensive data sets; and prepared more than 4,000 bird specimens. Phil edits and produces publications on a wide variety of scientific subjects for diverse audiences, both public and professional. He authored "The San Diego County Bird Atlas" and "The Birds of San Diego County," coauthored "Birds of the Salton Sea," and is editor of "Western Birds," the regional journal of ornithology for western North America. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking interest from states to host sites that could store nuclear waste and reprocess spent fuel. Rep. Mike Levin talks about what's at stake.

Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested weeks after covering an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota. They were released Friday. We dig into what this means for press freedom and the First Amendment today.

Economist Daniel Enemark joins Midday Edition to discuss the state of the San Diego economy, as new data show ongoing affordability challenges for many in the region.

First, Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is reportedly on his way back to the Imperial Valley, following two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. And, how San Diego residents participated in Friday’s nationwide protests against federal immigration operations. Then, the bike lanes on 30th Street in North Park are seeing an increase in ridership. Plus, Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando weighs in on Sam Raimi’s latest horror film.

Arts District Liberty Station celebrates 25 years with a campaign highlighting its evolution from a former naval base into a major arts and community hub.

In an age of algorithms and streaming music, record stores offer an alternative. At Folk Arts Rare Records, founder Lou Curtiss' personal collection is finding new life on the shelves.