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Bill Kristol, conservative stalwart turned never-Trumper, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dan Quayle, and a prominent conservative voice and political analyst, sits down with Harry Litman to explore the existential stakes for the American experiment in the coming U.S. Presidential Election. As the founder and former editor-at-large of The Weekly Standard and current editor-at-large of The Bulwark, Kristol has been a significant figure in conservative thought. His critical stance on former President Donald Trump and role as a supporter of the Never Trump movement provide a distinct vantage point on today’s political tumult. Kristol brings a wealth of insight and experience into the pressing challenges and debates shaping American politics today. For more information visit: talkingsandiego.net

The pianist Elisabeth Brauss has been praised by Gramophone Magazine for “the maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations” which “would be the pride of any pianist twice her age.” Born in Hannover in 1995, Elisabeth is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting and versatile musicians of her generation. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/elisabeth-brauss-piano/

The UC San Diego Library is hosting professor emeritus of cognitive science Jaime Pineda to discuss his new book “Controlling Mental Chaos: Harnessing the Power of the Creative Mind.” At the event, Pineda will discuss the story of mental chaos, framing it in an understandable narrative of why it happens and what can be done. It starts with our exquisite, original mind — adaptable, creative and curious. As we grow, its open nature gets stymied by attempts to protect it from the insults of life. This protective function creates a false sense of self that interferes with our creative problem-solving. The unhealthy ego misjudges and misinterprets the internal (interoceptive) and external (exteroceptive) signals we perceive. Other functions, such as language, further distort and create anxiety, fear and an out-of-control mind. The more the mind spins, the more it feels mentally separated from the body, and the fainter the signals from the body become. At a minimum, we need to reconnect mind and body; bypass the egoic mind, its distortion field and its autobiographical memory dependency so that instead of acting from what we know, we respond to the contingencies of the moment; and finally, provide space for more divergent (creative, open-ended) processing. All these activities occur when we practice mindful or open awareness. This is confirmed by science and the subjective experiences of practitioners who have practiced mindfulness for thousands of years. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Copies of Pineda’s book will be available for purchase from the UC San Diego Bookstore at the event. A book signing will follow at the conclusion of the lecture. About Jaime Pineda Jaime Pineda is a professor emeritus in the Department of Cognitive Science at UC San Diego. His research interests include the neurobiology of social cognition, attention, face perception, addiction, monoamines and brain-computer interfaces. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/controlling-mental-chaos-with-jaime-pineda-tickets-982092363697?aff=oddtdtcreator

The ulti-mutt pup-friendly summer festival is back! Join Puppy Picnic Co., The Animal Pad, and Second Chance Beer Co. for a pawesome day filled with refreshing beer, dog adoptions, pop-up shopping, a live DJ, pupnic photo ops, and more at SD Mission Bay Resort. This annual pawty located in sunny San Diego features photo ops, pop-up shopping, beer for people and pups—with a portion of all proceeds donated directly to The Animal Pad dog rescue! *We appreciate all optional ticket donations to The Animal Pad!* This is a FREE event open to the public. Dogs must be non-aggressive and remain on leash at all times. Dogs should be kept on a standard leash, not exceeding six feet in length. Owners are responsible for their own dogs. We reserve the right to deny entry to dogs exhibiting potentially dangerous behavior or ask dogs to leave if play gets unsafe.

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Does Soul Food Need a Warning Label?”, with James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller, at 10:30 a.m. October 19, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. Miller will enlighten and entertain us with his extensive knowledge of soul food. What soul food is, and its surprisingly long and fascinating history, origins, misconceptions and delights will all be explained in full. Adrian received an A.B in International Relations from Stanford University in 1991, and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1995. From 1999 to 2001, Miller served as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton with his Initiative for One America – the first free-standing office in the White House to address issues of racial, religious and ethnic reconciliation. Miller went on to serve as a senior policy analyst for Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. From 2004 to 2010, he served on the board for the Southern Foodways Alliance. In June 2019, Adrian lectured in the Masters of Gastronomy program at the Università di Scienze Gastronomiche (nicknamed the “Slow Food University”) in Pollenzo, Italy. He is currently the executive director of the Colorado Council of Churches and, as such, is the first African American, and the first layperson, to hold that position. In 2018, Adrian was awarded the Ruth Fertel “Keeper of the Flame” Award by the Southern Foodways Alliance, in recognition of his work on African American Foodways. His first book Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time, won the James Beard Award for Scholarship and Reference in 2014. His second book, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed our First Families, From the Washingtons to the Obamas was published on Presidents Day, 2017. Adrian’s third book, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue, appeared in 2021. The event is free and open to the public. A Q &A and tasting will follow Adrian’s presentation. Visit: Culinary Historians of San Diego Culinary Historians of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

A White House change doesn’t always mean changes to ongoing U.S.-Mexico border projects.

The Latino vote could be decisive in this year's election. The largely Puerto Rican population in Pennsylvania has deep ties to Democrats, making efforts to engage those communities key for the party.

The enchantment never ends in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This musical "tale as old as time" is perfect for the entire family! Visit: https://typsandiego.org/performances

The Giving Tree connects students in need to people who want to help fulfill their holiday wish lists.

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Sit with Ariana, a full-time potter and experienced teacher who specializes in connecting beginners to this new craft in a manageable and peaceful way. Students wanting to refresh their skills are also welcome. This class will focus on techniques that are straightforward and effective, with the goal of getting students able to confidently create work of their own upon leaving the classroom. Students will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing with basic techniques and forms, including throwing each basic shape in this class–a basic cup, bowl, plate and a vase. Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram