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Skyrie is an electrifying contemporary Celtic music trio renowned for their dynamic performances and innovative sound. Their music blends traditional Scottish and Irish tunes, poignant original songs, tunes, and soundscapes with modern influences from rock to funk. Having performed and recorded over many years with multi award-winning artists as diverse as Dougie Maclean, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Big Country, and Kathy Mattea, Skyrie have honed their unique style through hundreds of live gigs and sessions. Based in Fife, Scotland, the band members are versatile composers and multi-instrumentalists Lesley Thompson Smith (vocals, fiddle, pipes, whistle, and looper), James “Jimmy” Anderson (guitars, pedal-bass and background vocals), and Christopher Martin Smith (vocals, lyrics, drums, whistle and percussion). - General admission $25, Current SDFH members $20 - Children 17 and under are free - TicketWeb fees will add an additional $2 to $4 per ticket - Tickets will be available at the door www.skyrie.co.uk Skyrie on Facebook / Instagram / Youtube

Kids explore fiber arts & repair a favorite stuffy or plush toy! Monday through Friday July 21 – 25 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 7-12 years welcome! This week of Fiber Arts Summer Camp is all about exploring and experimenting with fiber arts! Does your child have an interest in fiber arts and learning to dye, sew, macramé and mend their favorite worn-out dolls & stuffed animals? In this fun week, kids will explore STEAM principles through: *Learning the science of Indigo natural dye, *Exploring traditional techniques using needle & thread, *Mending their own favorite plushies by engineering creative (& often colorful solutions), *Taking a fun dive into the arts via lots of cool craft mediums, *And, applying conceptual math to macramé, the visual art of knots! Note: We recommend that you wash your stuffy ahead of time, allowing time for it to dry thoroughly. Use your best judgement on whether it should go in the washing machine or be gently hand washed. If your child doesn’t have a stuffy to repair, let us know as we have items to learn and practice on in the studio. This camp is for kids ages 7-12 years. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision Lunch Hour Supervision is available for a small fee. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. Visit: Kids Fiber Arts Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led chants against the Israeli military in a live BBC broadcast on Saturday. Irish-language rappers Kneecap also are being investigated.

The 2025 San Diego Book Crawl highlights the region’s thriving independent bookseller community, including its newest addition, Hey Books! in East Village.

University City High School Drama department presents the story by S. E. Hinton about three orphaned brothers and their struggle with right and wrong in a society that labels them as Outsiders. Come see this rendition of the play arranged by Christopher Sergel performed by the students of UCH. Visit: https://uchs.sandiegounified.org/academics/programs/performing_arts University City High School on Instagram

Hola & bienvenido to the Gaslamp Quarter, official HQ of Cinco de Mayo, the most celebrated Mexican holiday in San Diego, California! With the city's proximity to Tijuana, SD is SoCal's #1 destination for the best street tacos, tequila & mezcal bars, reggaeton-salsa music scene and all things Viva Mexico! CincoDeMayoSD.com is San Diego's #1 Cinco de Mayo Nightlife & Dining Celebration, if you love #FridaKahlo like we do, you will love this Fiesta! One ticket includes access to Gaslamp Quarter's top 30+ bars, restaurants & nightclubs, 15+ Welcome Shots, Exclusive Drink & Dining Deals, Immersive Art Exhibition, DJs, Dancing & More! Event Dates/Hours Fri. May 2, 2025, 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sat. May 3, 2025, 3 p.m. - 2 a.m. Mon. May 5, 2025, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-san-diego-frida-fiesta-cinco-de-mayo-3-days-30-bars-may-2-3-5-tickets-1248836687149?aff=oddtdtcreator

Labor unions are trying once again to regulate self-checkout lanes at California stores. This year’s bill waters down a version that died last session, but businesses still warn it will increase costs and lead to consumer frustration.

Proposed ballot initiative aims to repeal Prop. 103, the California law that regulates home and auto insurance.

Proponents of remote work for California state employees are celebrating a new state audit that finds having employees work from home could save the state hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate and facilities costs.

The KPBS San Diego Book Festival has announced its schedule of activities for youth and families. Along with a dedicated youth activity area, there will be performances, story times and photo opportunities with PBS Kids characters. The festival is taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am - 4pm, on the University of San Diego campus.