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Ghost Light Masquerade returns October 23 - 30, 2025, with seven spine-tingling performances from San Diego's premier contemporary ballet company, The Rosin Box Project. Inspired by the ghost light tradition, this immersive, choose-your-own-adventure ballet invites you to step into a world of mischievous spirits, eerie encounters, and hauntingly beautiful movement as you explore the shadows of a stage that never sleeps. Arrive in your ghoulish best and be prepared to explore, dance, and experience an unforgettable night where the boundaries between the seen and the unseen are shattered. Don't miss out on this hauntingly delightful experience! Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025: 7:30 PM Friday, Oct. 24, 2025: 7:30 PM Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025: 7:30 PM Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025: 7:30 PM Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025: 7:30 PM Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025: 7:30 PM Thurday, Oct. 30, 2025: 7:30 PM Visit: https://www.therosinboxproject.com/ghost-light-masquerade The Rosin Box Project on Instagram and Facebook

China's foreign aid strategy has shifted in the last few decades Now its model may be the one the U.S. is adopting even as China moves away from it.

Downtown Skate, San Diego’s favorite outdoor roller rink, is making its return to the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina for a limited time, June 27 - July 9. Following its successful holiday debut, the rink will once again take over the scenic Marina Terrace. The 6,000-square-foot rink offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to skate beneath swaying palm trees with sweeping views of the sparkling San Diego Bay. Whether it’s a family day out, date night, or hanging with friends, Downtown Skate is just steps from Seaport Village, The Rady Shell, Petco Park, and the Gaslamp District, making it a must-visit summer experience. Adding a sweet touch, Downtown Skate is again partnering with beloved local ice cream shop Cali Cream to debut a limited-edition flavor, available exclusively during the pop-up. Guests can also enjoy refreshing drinks from the on-site snack stand, including Cutwater cocktails, and skate the night away to live DJ sets every Friday – Sunday from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., and all day on July 4. With a front row seat to the Big Bay Boom, Downtown Skate is the ultimate destination in San Diego to watch the massive firework show on Independence Day. Their summer SPLASH weekends will also be in full swing: including the Smoke & Sizzle BBQ hut on the pool deck. Agave Bar & Grill, Marina Kitchen, and Bayside Lounge with Topgolf Swing Suites will also be open. Outside guests are welcome to visit for food and drink, though poolside seating is reserved for hotel guests with wristbands. Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook / Instagram

New research finds AI can point people in the wrong direction. And the quality of health information it imparts depends on how well you prompt the tools.

San Diego farmers and farms are the focus of "California Grown, Plein Air" exhibition at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center May 17 – June 20, 2025. In the Spring of 2025, plein air painters from around San Diego County painted at farms, documenting the diverse types of farms in the region. Juror Katie Stokes, the editor of Edible San Diego Magazine, will select her favorite artworks during the reception, Saturday May 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Edible San Diego magazine has been celebrating local food in farms and gardens for 17 years. Our region's many beautiful valleys, hills, creeks, rich history and diverse plant and animal life make it a haven to grow food or enjoy the harvests of farmers, ranchers and fishers. We are delighted to support this show and the Bonita Historical Society to share the artists' perspectives and talents on this delicious topic."- Katie Stokes Artists in the exhibition include: Liz Abeyta, Andrew ‘Drew’ Bandish, Lorraine Marie Cote, Brian Gibson, Rose Irelan, Margaret Larlham, Chrysanne Lowe, Frankie Martin, Doreen Mattingly, Carmelita Molina, Michelle Montrose, Kathryn Peterson, Nina Pierson, Indu Ramkumar, Elisabeth Refn, Jenny Rivera, Sarah Sullivan, Valorie Thompson, Joyce Trinh and Mehl Lawson Sketchbooks by members of San Diego Urban Sketchers will also be featured in the exhibition. Farms and regions featured in the exhibition include: Coastal Roots Farm, Highland Valley Oranges, Stein Family Farm, Rafferty Farms, Rancho del Sol, Point Loma Lighthouse Keeper's Kitchen Garden, San Diego Lavender Fields, Poway Farmers Market, Wild Willow Farm, Tierrasanta Community Garden, Coastal Garden, Kitchen Garden on the Pier, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Rohr Park A Paint-Out in Bonita will be with artist Mehl Lawson on Friday, May 16th. Participants can meet at the museum at 9 a.m. to find maps and coffee for the paint-out. Artwork from the paint-out will be displayed for sale in the “wet gallery”. Artist Rose Irelan will be leading a plein air painting workshop on Friday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required through the museum website on the exhibitions page. Participants can also register by calling 619 267-5141. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is located at 4355 Bonita Road in Bonita California. Hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking at the museum. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/ca-grown-plein-air-2025/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

A paper in JAMA Psychiatry says mental health providers should ask if patients are using artificial intelligence chatbots, just as they would ask patients about sleep habits and substance use.

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has faced increasing pressure from his party to resign or drop out of his race after allegations of an affair with a staffer.

The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.

Mary Robinette Kowal and Sam J. Miller will be celebrating the launch of "Red Star Hustle" / "Apprehension." "Red Star Hustle" (Miller) Meet Aran: a high-class escort framed for murder, now racing across a galaxy of mech battles and wormhole shortcuts. Add a noble clone, a bounty hunter with secrets, and the kind of queer, chaotic energy only Sam J. Miller can deliver, and you’ve got a space noir that blends emotional grit with full-tilt adventure. "Apprehension" (Kowal) When a family vacation turns into a planetary crisis, a retired special forces operative must rescue her kidnapped grandson—bad hip and all. Kowal weaves a layered, emotionally charged mystery set against alien political unrest, proving once again why she's a master of science fiction storytelling. The event will consist of a 30 minute presentation, followed by a Q&A with the audience, and finally a book signing. Free. Books are available for purchase Mysterious Galaxy on Facebook / Instagram

Please join us this Friday for two FREE informative talks! At 1 p.m. Surfrider Foundation presented by Janis Selby Jones, M.D. Surfrider Foundation. Surfrider San Diego is dedicated to protecting the ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network. Learn about local issues and solutions with a focus on plastic pollution. At 2:30 p.m. The Hubble Anniversary with Lyford Rome, NASA Solar System Ambassador. On April 24, 2025 NASA's Hubble Space Telescope celebrated the 35th anniversary of its launch aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. Join us to learn more! Come early for a good seat, parking tickets are required for non-members. Snacks at intermission, Q&A always! Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html