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In this wickedly funny dark comedy, Emma Stone stars as a high-powered CEO who gets kidnapped by a low-ranking employee, played by Jesse Plemons, who believes she's an alien from outer space.

The 31st Annual Pacific Islander Festival returns to Ski Beach in San Diego on September 20 and 21, offering a vibrant celebration of Pacific Islander heritage, culture, and community. The two-day event is free to the public and is expected to draw more than 200,000 attendees, making it the largest Pacific Islander festival in the United States. Festival highlights include: • Cultural Villages representing various islands, each showcasing traditional arts, customs, and educational exhibits. • Over 900 entertainers performing traditional and contemporary music and dance throughout the weekend. • Pacific Islander food and craft vendors, offering authentic cuisine and handmade goods. • Community and nonprofit booths, providing resources and outreach from local organizations. In a first for the festival, this year’s event will feature a Car and Motorcycle Show organized by Pacific Islander enthusiasts. The showcase will include custom vehicles and motorcycles that reflect the unique fusion of island culture and automotive design. The Pacific Islander Festival is organized to promote cultural awareness, unity, and pride among Pacific Islander communities and the broader public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their families and enjoy a weekend of cultural enrichment and entertainment. Location: Ski Beach, Mission Bay Dates: Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 Admission: Free For more information, visit PIFASanDiego.com or following us on Instagram

Journalist Elsa Sevilla talks about her journey to the spotlight in her recently released memoir. Plus, how one musical reimagines a classic fairy tale. And finally, a local home cook shares his experience competing on PBS' "The Great American Recipe," in your weekend arts preview.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Driven to Abstraction," juried by award-winning artist, Barbara Inbody. The water-based media exhibition runs July 27 – Sept. 13, 2025 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, Aug. 1, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. The San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

We're revisiting this 2024 feature on San Diego comics creators Chris Ryall and Scott Dunbier as Comic-Con season returns.

Before its fall from grace, chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.

Experience the magic of "Summer Nights" at our Artist Open House on August 15, from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA). This special exhibit features local artists whose work captures the mood, mystery, and glow of summer after dark—from twilight skies and city lights to late-night reflections and dreamlike scenes. Meet the artists, explore the stories behind the work, and see how summer nights inspire creativity. Enjoy light refreshments, ambient music, watch a guest artist at work, and connect with fellow art lovers, neighbors, and creatives. All are welcome! Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

"Adjunct" has its theatrical debut Thursday night at Digital Gym Cinema, with writer-director Ron Najor in person.

On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from "hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries."