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Members of Storytellers of San Diego evoke hilarious and awkward memories of gatherings with family, friends and colleagues through personal stories, twice-told folkloric and literary tales. Stories cover the gamut from wry to poignant. Come on by and join Marilyn McPhie, Rita Mooney, Mindy Donner-- and hosted and emceed by Jim Dieckmann. Enjoy delicious java and the Template's eclectic and art-filled atmosphere. Ages 12 and up. Free, and donations welcome.

Stream now with KPBS Passport + YouTube / Watch Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture to its statues, mosaics, and frescos, Rome engineered bigger and better than anyone before. At its peak, the Roman Empire was a society of unprecedented luxury, with colossal arenas for entertaining the masses and giant monuments to egotistical emperors. And then it fell.

Get ready for a night of fun and mischief at USD's Shiley Theatre - Our first ever inaugural performance awaits. Don't miss out! FCMA Presents ”Spring Mischief” led by Jeff Malecki and the Wind Orchestra. Program: Nelson “Rocky Point Holiday” Grainger “Children’s March” Santos “Dolores, AmeriCan: Symphony for Band” Bolcom “Concerto Gross for Saxophone Quartet and Concert Band”- with Harmonyx Boulanger “Prelude in f minor” Tanouye “Kokopelli’s Dance”

Note: This event has been extended through Jan. 7, 2024. Join us from November 17 through January 7, 2024 for an enchanting light and sound experience – Lightscape at the San Diego Botanic Garden! This holiday experience combines art, nature, and technology through a one-mile walking trail with international artistic installations and returning favorites, all coming to life after dark with color, imagination, and sound. Tickets start at $26 for adults, $16 for children ages 3-12, and are free for ages 2 and under. Discounted tickets are also available for SDBG Members and active and combat-disabled Military with I.D. Parking is available in advance for $10 per vehicle or $20 on the day of the visit. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

The Corner Frame Shop & Leucadia Art Gallery on 101 in Encinitas, is hosting a fundraiser with all proceeds going to the families/victims of the recent fire in Lahaina, Maui. The event will include a live art auction, raffle, hula dancers, live music and refreshments. The gallery is also collecting gift cards, which will be distributed directly to Maui fire victims. The gift cards can also be dropped off at the gallery through Sept. 15, 2023.

Archivists at the University of Houston have saved decades-worth of episodes of local LGBT radio shows that started in the 1970s. Together they tell the story of a complex, diverse community.

Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May. Promises2Kids has partnered with local restaurants to raise funds for more than 2,000 current and former foster children in San Diego County in honor of National Foster Care Month. Each restaurant will designate a select menu item which will support the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. Funds raised will benefit foster children by reuniting siblings living apart in foster care, supporting foster youth in reaching their educational and career goals, providing opportunities for children to participate in extracurricular activities, and providing an emergency shelter where children feel safe, cared for, and out of harm’s way. Participating restaurants include: 20|Twenty, Al Dente, Allegro, Angry Petes Pizza (Kearny Mesa location only), Artesano Burger, Artesano Taco, Batch & Box (Del Mar location only), Beeside Balcony, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, Burger Bench, Chani's Donuts, Dockside 1953, Duck Foot Brewing Co., Gold Finch, GOODONYA, Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood, Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream (Del Mar location only), JoJo's Creamery, La Cajita, La Clochette, La Pastaia, Maya's Cookies, Mister A's, Osteria Panevino, Park & Rec, Players Sports Grill, Pretzels & Pints, Saltwater, Sisters Pizza, Tamarindo Del Mar, The Butcher's Cut, The Crack Shack, The Henry, The Kitchen @MCASD, The Macaron Shop SD, Three Hills Winery, Truffle, Urban Plates Promises2Kids helps foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow to become healthy and successful adults. The community is invited to support Promises2Kids by dining in or ordering online at participating businesses. For more information on Foodies 4 Foster Kids, please visit: promises2kids.org Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. For more information, visit www.Promises2Kids.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Weber died Sunday at his home in Jersey City, New Jersey, on his 82nd birthday.

Some attendees and vendors said the pop culture convention benefitted from the absence of studios and celebrities.

Although not as well known as contemporaries like Dalí and Ernst, Fini was part of every major Surrealist exhibition. And her personal life was almost as fantastic as her Surrealist art.