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This free art event in San Diego is part of ICA’s commitment to reduce barriers to contemporary art in our community. 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | All-Ages Art Making Join us at ICA San Diego North Campus for this month’s C You Saturday. Create a collage inspired by the materials and forms used by Artists in Residence, David Peña and Ethan Chan. Reflect your unique perspective on healing through layered textures and meaningful compositions of everyday objects. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Performance by Ethan Chan In this durational performance piece by Ethan Chan, Ethan replicates the setting where his father spends his time when he’s unable to go to work. Ethan dresses up in his father’s daily at-home attire and traps himself in a space with nothing but his dad’s favorite food, a microwave, and a television, set to change channels every 10 seconds. In this space, the artist does not communicate with anyone or leave the room, and his only activities are sitting, eating, and watching TV. Thinking about the act of doomscrolling as a modern outlet for loneliness and boredom, a comparison can be drawn to the earlier act of channel-surfing. Constantly flicking through TV channels every few seconds for long periods of time results in both time passing and little to no entertainment or information being absorbed. As a kid, Ethan would sit with his dad (who identifies as a workaholic) on his days off at home while he channel-surfed. When Ethan once asked him why he did that for hours on end, he responded by saying, “what else am I going to do?”. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Panel Discussion feat. David Peña and Guests Mapping Loss: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Grief and Healing Panel with David Peña, Mira Masukawa, and Selena Jong Join exhibiting artist David Peña for a special panel discussion on grief and general healing. Peña will be joined by Mira Masukawa of San Diego Grief Counseling and California Grief Therapy Center Inc., and Selena Jong, certified death doula. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Music by Guest DJ Music selected by David Peña inspired by his exhibition. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Food, Drinks and Socializing We hope to C you there! Visit: C You Saturday! – January 2025 ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Arielle Ford Brings “What Love Is (and Isn’t)” to Seaside Center for Spiritual Living Bestselling author and internationally renowned relationship expert Arielle Ford is coming to Seaside Center for Spiritual Living for a rare, in-person evening titled “What Love Is (and Isn’t): Tools to Find Love, Keep Love & Be Love” on Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m. With warmth, wit, and the wisdom of over three decades in the love-and-relationship space, Arielle will guide attendees through a heart-opening exploration of modern love—shattering the myths, deepening the truths, and sharing immediately usable tools for every stage of relationship. Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this one-night-only event promises insight, inspiration, and soul-stirring connection. Event Highlights: - A gratitude practice to attract romantic love - Why it’s totally okay to go to bed angry - How you might already know your soulmate (and what to do about it) - Ways to re-ignite peace, passion, and pleasure in your current relationship Arielle Ford is the beloved author of 12 books, including the international bestseller "The Soulmate Secret" and "Wabi Sabi Love." Her new novel, "The Love Thief"—a romantic spiritual thriller inspired by true events in San Diego and India—takes readers on a journey through heartbreak, betrayal, and ultimately, spiritual awakening. (Think "Eat, Pray, Love" meets "Dirty John"—with a happy ending.) In addition to her writing, Ford was the publicist for dozens of top selling authors such as Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Gary Zukav, Don Miguel Ruiz and more. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the event. More on Arielle Ford at arielleford.com Event Details: "What Love Is (and Isn’t): Tools to Find Love, Keep Love & Be Love" An Evening with Arielle Ford Friday, August 1 | 7 p.m. Seaside Center for Spiritual Living 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 Come for the wisdom. Stay for the heart-healing. Leave with tools for real love. Event Inquires: Terah Short education@seasidecenter.org | 619-881-7988 Media interviews, contact: Arielle Ford arielleford@gmail.com | 858-775-3318 Arielle Ford on Facebook / Instagram

Taxes on second homes. Combining police departments. The city taking over SDG&E. There was plenty of news this weekend at Voice of San Diego’s Politifest, the annual festival of local politics and civic debate.

Get ready for a night of fierce and fabulous fun at "Serving Laughs: A Queer Comedy Variety Show"! This high-energy showcase brings together some of San Diego’s most hilarious and talented queer performers for an unforgettable evening of drag, standup, sketch, and improv. The lineup features: - Standup from the brilliant Taylor Spencer - Drag-fueled improv chaos with Drag Grace Improv - Dazzling performances by Queens Keri Oki & Jisabella Hearton …and more surprises from San Diego’s vibrant queer comedy scene! Come laugh, cheer, and support queer artists bringing bold comedy to the stage! NVA White Family Next Stage on Instagram

Forecasters said it will be mostly sunny and dry for the remainder of this weekend after the region saw multiple days of rain last week, followed by gradual warming through Thanksgiving, with high temperatures returning to above normal by the middle of the week.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Covewood Restaurant with an elegant three-course menu curated by Executive Chef Roy Hendrickson with a new twist on class favorites with crowd pleaser add on’s featuring a seafood tower. Set against the backdrop of stunning bay views and complete with live music, it’s the perfect setting for a memorable holiday gathering with family and friends. Visit: https://www.missionbayresort.com/experiences-calendar/ San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Instagram and Facebook

As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?

Kaiser Permanente strike enters its second week without an agreement; hospital warns patients about potential pharmacy and lab disruptions next week.

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.

Mainly Mozart – the San Diego nonprofit behind the acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival – today announced the return of its Wine Pairing Series, following the enthusiastic response to its 2024 debut. Presented by Jean-Charles Boisett Wineries, this year’s series features four concertmasters across four weekends of performances, an expansion from last year’s three, and adds Saturday concerts alongside Sundays. The series will again be hosted at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The 2025/2026 series showcases four of America’s leading concertmasters: Jun Iwasaki of the Kansas City Symphony (Nov. 15–16, 2025), Nurit Bar-Josef of the National Symphony (Jan. 10–11, 2026), Nathan Cole of the Boston Symphony (Feb. 21–22, 2026), and Frank Huang of the New York Philharmonic (April 11–12, 2026). The Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series events begin with an open hors d'oeuvres reception before audiences are seated for an intimate concert and tasting experience. Each piece on the program is paired with curated wines, chosen to mirror the style and emotion of the music. Wines are poured and selection commentary is provided before each musical work, setting the stage for a multi-sensory experience. Tickets are available at www.mainlymozart.org/wine-series. Seating is limited and early purchase is recommended. 2025/2026 Wine Pairing Series Lineup - Kansas City Symphony November 15 and 16, 2025 - Jun Iwasaki, Concertmaster - Sean Chen, Piano - National Symphony January 10 and 11, 2026 - Nurit Bar-Josef, Concertmaster - Loewi Lin, Cello - Erich Heckscher, Bassoon - Boston Symphony February 21 and 22, 2026 - Nathan Cole, Concertmaster - Steve Ansell, Principal Viola - Blaise Dejardin, Principal Cello - New York Philharmonic April 11 and 12, 2026 - Frank Huang, Concertmaster - Cynthia Phelps, Principal Viola Concert Times Saturdays: 5 p.m. Wine Reception | 6 p.m. Wine Pairing Event Begins Sundays: 4 p.m. Wine Reception | 5 p.m. Wine Pairing Event Begins Mainly Mozart® on Facebook / Instagram