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"SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure" is a touring bilingual musical for audiences of all ages. Convinced her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones, twelve-year-old Vita Flores embarks on a magical journey when a spirited candy skeleton springs to life and becomes her guide. Along the way, she encounters colorful characters inspired by folklore and discovers a deeper connection to her heritage. Bursting with music, dance, humor, and heart, "SUGAR SKULL!" captures the spirit of Día de Muertos in a joyful theatrical experience that celebrates memory and connection across generations. Mexico Beyond Mariachi on Facebook / Instagram

Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré returns after a sold-out 2022 performance at The Loft, combining irresistible rhythms, joyful energy, and the kind of musicianship that turns first-time listeners into devoted fans. His collaborations with Dave Matthews, Derek Trucks, John Scofield, and Khruangbin reflect a career that moves easily across genres and traditions, underscoring his place as a leading voice in contemporary global music. Vieux Farka Touré on Facebook / Instagram

A gothic horror tale, a creepy science-fiction romp, a sweeping romance, an intergenerational saga, a book about birds — here are the fiction and nonfiction our critics are most looking forward to.

Port of Entry producer Julio makes his case to hosts Alan and Nat about why the World Cup is so special, recruiting both old and new friends to help him explain.

State Sen. Catherine Blakespear included a line in the state’s budget implementation bill would prevent the city from removing or modifying the bike lane for five years.

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Sal Veder, who was known for his iconic image “Burst of Joy,” has died.

The two candidates represent two common approaches to addressing homelessness. Incumbent Dan White supports the "Treatment First" approach, while his opponent Elias Velazquez is a proponent of the "Housing First" approach.

Each year the ARCS Foundation, San Diego Chapter, a non-profit organization led entirely by women, hosts a Scientist of the Year fundraiser to honor a preeminent local scientist. This year’s honoree, Dr. Sonia Ancoli-Israel, is a world-renowned leader in sleep and circadian rhythm research. Her work has significantly advanced our understanding of sleep disorders, aging, and cancer, with meaningful improvements in patient care. Her record of scientific excellence, mentorship and dedication to advancing research reflects the core values and mission of ARCS Foundation, making her a highly deserving honoree. Dr. Ancoli-Israel is a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Professor of Research at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York, Stony Brook, a Master’s Degree from California State University, Long Beach and a PhD in Psychology from the University of California, San Francisco. ARCS San Diego invites you to join them for a celebration of science and scientists that is set for Sunday, May 17 (4-8 p.m.) at The Conrad Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. In addition to honoring Dr. Ancoli-Israel, the program will pay tribute to this year’s ARCS Scholars – all 50 of them – along with distinguished ARCS Scholar alumnus, Noah Milman, from the Sleep & Health Applied Research Program at Oregon Health & Science University. All funds raised at this event will support future ARCS Scholars. Through their research, these talented Scholars make outstanding contributions to advance science and keep America competitive on the global stage, which is the ARCS mission. ARCS San Diego has put together an exciting program for its signature event. For program details and to register, go to: https://san-diego.arcsfoundation.org/ About ARCS: Founded in 1958, ARCS Foundation, Inc. (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) is a national nonprofit organization with 15 chapters across the country dedicated to advancing science and technology in the United States by providing financial awards to outstanding graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and medical research. Since its inception in 1985, the San Diego Chapter of ARCS has given more than $13.3 million to support graduate students at four local institutions: UCSD, SDSU, USD, and Scripps Research.

As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.

After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high.