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Quinceañeras are pricey, averaging almost $30K, but for many parents, it’s an important milestone marking a transition from childhood to adulthood. It’s also an opportunity to connect with culture, friends, family and faith. We spoke to families in San Diego to find out how they are affording them.

Insurance affects the cost of rent, housing supply and recovery from disaster.

Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families. Through soccer, generations have found connection, belonging and a way to carry forward a shared history.

The show runs July 3 – August 2, 2026 (Opening night: Thursday, July 9, 2026) Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage Old Globe Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center North American premiere Adapted and directed by Emma Rice Based on the Turner Entertainment Co. film "North by Northwest" An Emma Rice Company, Kay & McLean Productions, and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions co-production Produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Kay & McLean Productions Direct from England, theatre legend Emma Rice brings to the Globe her inventive take on the Alfred Hitchcock classic "North by Northwest" in a production hailed as “an undoubted triumph” (WhatsOnStage). When ad man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a Cold War spy, he goes on the run dodging airplanes, bad guys and a femme fatale who may not be what she seems. With seven shape-shifting performers, a swinging ‘50s soundtrack, and the iconic backdrop of Mount Rushmore, Rice transforms the beloved thriller into a riotously funny high-speed theatrical ride. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m. Post Show Forums: Tuesday, July 14; Wednesday, July 22; Wednesday, July 29 (evening performance) Community Nights: LGBTQIA+ Theatre Night on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m. Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. *This play contains adult language and themes, sexual references, gunshot sound effects, theatrical haze, and the use of herbal cigarettes.

For more than a decade, nature lovers watched via an online video feed as Jackie and her partner Shadow tended to their nest each year in the San Bernardino Mountains.

WorldBeat's 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: WorldBeat Cultural Center: 2100 Park Blvd. Balboa Park, San Diego CA 92101 www.worldbeatcenter.org Cost: FREE WorldBeat Cultural Center brings music, culture, and sustainability together for a free, all-ages festival The 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival returns to Balboa Park this spring, transforming the WorldBeat Cultural Center into a vibrant hub of music, culture, and environmental awareness. This free, family-friendly event draws thousands each year for a full day of live performances, cultural experiences, and eco-conscious programming. This year’s festival features a dynamic lineup of live music, including Grammy Award-winning artist Kabaka Pyramid, The Stinkfoot Orchestra (a 14-piece tribute to Frank Zappa), Mariea Antoinette, and more. Cultural performances from around the world—including Taiko drumming, West African dance, Brazilian samba, and Native American drumming—highlight the event’s global spirit. Attendees can explore the Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden, offering hands-on experiences such as a seed swap, morning bird walk, plant sale, wellness workshops, and presentations from local environmental organizations. The celebration also includes a curated marketplace of eco-conscious vendors, a vegetarian and vegan food court, and interactive earth-art activities for children—creating an engaging, all-ages experience rooted in sustainability and community. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

In the male-dominated world of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a martial arts teacher offers women a way to empowerment.

Spend an unforgettable evening with Ted Leitner—the legendary voice of the San Diego Padres—as he shares stories from a lifetime behind the microphone. Hosted by the San Diego History Center, this lively, free-flowing conversation will feature Ted at his very best: candid, witty, and wonderfully unpredictable. Drawing from his memoir "Ted Talks," he’ll revisit the personalities, pivotal games, and behind-the-scenes moments that helped shape San Diego’s sports history—along with a few stories that never made it on the air. Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and a special viewing of vintage Padres memorabilia from the History Center’s archives—an up-close look at artifacts spanning decades of San Diego baseball. A perfect evening for Padres fans, storytellers, and lovers of the game. Tickets General Admission: $35 Members: $25 San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

GRAMMY-winning guitarist Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy) and acclaimed sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee come together for Feathered Creatures, a collaboration inspired by their forthcoming album of the same name. Blending Indian classical tradition with modern jazz and rock, the project began as an unexpected musical connection and evolved into a creative partnership

2025 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Ruby Ibarra and The Balikbayans blend hip-hop, jazz, spoken word, and Filipino musical traditions in a performance rooted in identity, resilience, empowerment, and community. Through multilingual lyricism and live arrangements, they explore stories of heritage, belonging, and hope.