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From the San Diego Opera: "Tosca" is Giacomo Puccini’s gripping drama filled with torture, treachery, lust, execution and suicide. Scarpia, the chief of police, wants only two things: to recapture the escaped prisoner Angelotti and to seduce Tosca, an opera singer of incredible voice and beauty. Tosca is in love with Cavaradossi, an artist and sympathizer of Angelotti. After arresting Cavaradossi for harboring Angelotti, Scarpia plays with Tosca’s emotions, promising to free Cavaradossi if Tosca will succumb to Scarpia’s desires. But Tosca has a plan of her own, all of which unfolds with tragic consequences from which no one can escape. Soaring and sensuous, filled with such beautiful arias as Tosca’s “Vissi d’arte”, Cavaradossi’s “Recondita armonia” and the powerful choral piece “Te Deum”, Tosca has some of opera’s most beloved music, and one of opera’s most gripping plots. Tosca welcomes the return of soprano Michelle Bradley in the title role, and Greer Grimsley in his signature role of Scarpia. Argentinian tenor Marcelo Puente makes his San Diego Opera debut as Cavaradossi. Directed by Alan Hicks and with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Valerio Galli. LANGUAGE – Sung in Italian with English and Spanish text projected above the stage RUN TIME – 2 hours and 45 minutes, including two 20-minute intermissions Pre-Opera Lecture: The pre-opera lecture begins at 6:40 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. evening performances. The Sunday matinee pre-opera lecture begins at 1:10 p.m. before the 2:00 p.m. curtain. Mainstage Post-Opera Talk-Back: Stay after the performance for a Talk-Back. Once the curtain falls, there will be a 10-minute break, then join us in the front of the Dress Circle section where you can ask questions of the stars and cast (subject to availability), and find out what really happened onstage and backstage during the performance! SD Opera Safety Protocols Ticket information: Special discounts are available here for students, military or last-minute rush tickets. Details here.

It's heeeeeeere. HAUNTING for something fun to do this Halloweekend? San Diego's ONLY pun competition (as seen on CBS8 Morning Extra) is back on the FCI Main Stage on Saturday, October 28 at 10 p.m. - and we're hosting a punny costume competition with a prize in addition to our usual pun throwdown. Watch, laugh, groan, or *join* word nerds from across the city as they battle to see who's the punniest on the west GHOST—and win a coveted Golden Nugget trophy! Want to compete or learn how it's done? Sign up on the spot at the show OR comment below, and we'll show you how to get in on the PUN. Tickets are pay-what-you-can. Get them here before they disappear!

From the museum: Robert Xavier Burden: 'Relics' “In 2006 I began a series of large-scale oil paintings depicting the small action figures that I played with as a boy. Initially these figures were set against fabric, wallpaper, and rug patterns from my childhood home. Over the years the decorative motifs have become more complex and derived from historical references, often incorporating toys from various generations, but the motivation behind the work remains the same. I am inspired by the amorphous line that is drawn between imagination and reality, childhood wonder and adult practicality, and the ineffability of what can turn a piece of plastic into an almost talismanic object. There is an obvious irony in spending thousands of hours to create a single painting that glorifies a cheap, mass-produced toy. And while that irony could reflect issues of commodity fetishism, consumer addiction, Peter Pan Syndrome or even shallow idolatry, I want these paintings to represent something positive in my life. Although it was sheltered and naïve, there was a freedom in my childhood. It was free from the politics of race and sex and religion. It was free from the weight of history. It was free from rhetoric and paranoia, shame and regret, cynicism and despair. There is nothing profound about commenting on the minor tragedy of losing one's innocence, or the struggle to maintain one's idealism. I just want to renew my faded sense of awe.” -Robert Xavier Burden Exhibition information here. Exhibition celebration: March 18, 2023 Related links: Robert Xavier Burden on Instagram Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram

This weekend in the arts: Coachella or "couch-ella," Desert X; piñatas, Wayne Thiebaud, contemporary dance and contemporary classical music

CONCERT: Alice Barnett Stevenson, San Diego’s Early 20th-Century Composer MARCH 24, 2023, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. For the first time in nearly a century hear the music of one of San Diego’s most respected yet little known women composers in a musical recital and lecture that brings the past to the present! Musical scholar and soprano Katina Mitchell and pianist Yewon Lee will perform selected works of Alice Barnett Stevenson, an early 20th century San Diego woman composer. Over a century ago in San Diego, the music community was growing and thriving thanks in large part to a woman whose immense talent and international training led her to an extraordinary life in music. Alice Barnett Stevenson was foremost a song composer, and her genre of expertise was art songs for voice and piano. She composed, taught, collaborated, volunteered, performed, and produced within San Diego music circles; her songs were performed and celebrated at local schools and at her home, as well as across the country at prestigious music schools and concerts in New York. Despite the quality of her music, the repertoire has been mostly lost to time, although the echoes of her influence resonate today; after all, the San Diego Symphony was founded in her home. In this lecture recital in honor of Women’s History Month, you will have the opportunity to hear Alice Barnett Stevenson’s music for the first time this century, and to learn her exceptional life story! Live performance with musicologist Katina Mitchell (soprano) and Yewon Lee (piano) in a “lecture recital” format. Visit: sandiegohistory.org San Diego History Center on Facebook

Polls closed in the 2022 Midterm Election Tuesday night, and final tallies will be trickling in over the next few days.

USD’s College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, invite you to spend an evening with best-selling author Admiral McRaven who will be in discussion about his new book, "The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)," a clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great. Admiral William H. McRaven will be in conversation with Nelson Chase, Director, Military and Veterans Program. Admiral William H. McRaven is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Make Your Bed" and the New York Times bestsellers "Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations" and "The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived." In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.warwicks.com/event/mcraven-2023. Free admission for USD students, faculty and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu.

This month’s Second Tuesday Tastings at Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill in the former Hotel del Coronado Boathouse on Coronado Island honors both National Seafood Month in October and the restaurant’s ongoing “Taste of Spain” seasonal culinary focus. For the Oct. 10 Second Tuesday Tasting, local chefs will pair Panko Artichoke Hearts with Brava Sauce and Chipotle Blackened Swordfish with Abadia de San Campio Albarino and Marques de Riscal Verdejo wines from Spain, respectively. The special two-course Oct. 10 dinner with wine pairings is $55 per person. Reservations are encouraged. According to Bluewater co-founder and co-owner Jimmy “Jim U” Ulcickas, Bluewater’s obsession with freshness and sustainability makes a National Seafood Month menu a no-brainer. “Back in 1996, Bluewater was at the forefront of the fresh, sustainable seafood conversation,” he said. “Folks weren’t used to getting hyper-fresh seafood and shellfish right in their own neighborhood, and the question of fish origins was just starting to take off.” “Today, many restaurants claim to be fresh and responsible – but we are still the sustainability leader, one of the few pursuing a wholly sustainable menu and operating our own fishing boat, which gives us more control over the fish we ultimately serve our customers. It’s a difference you can taste.” Even more than restaurant owners, Ulcickas and co-owner Richard Staunton consider themselves fisherman at heart. “I think it is precisely this appreciation for the ocean that makes Bluewater such a favorite among seafood lovers. We’ve worked hard over the years to build the consensus that if you want the absolute freshest fish, you come to Bluewater,” said Staunton. For more info, go to https://www.bluewatergrill.com/location/coronado/. You can also follow each Bluewater restaurant on Facebook, or the Bluewater family on Instagram.

Dynasty Dance Co., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing dance education and opportunities for aspiring artists and underserved youth, is excited to present "Boo Birthday Bash," a Halloween-themed dance extravaganza set to enchant the community with spectacular performances and a night of fun and festivities. Taking place on October 14 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Starlight Dance Studio, this hair-raising event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all. Not only will guests enjoy bewitching dance sessions by the talented team of Dynasty Dance Co., but they will also have the chance to participate in a dance party, interactive sensory play stations, a jumpy and rally pit, pumpkin and pumpkin decorating station, Halloween-themed crafts and games, and a costume contest. Plus, attendees can indulge in complimentary mimosa bar and chili cook-off tastings while voting for their favorite recipe. VIP guests will also receive a swag bag and gain admission for themselves and one child with each ticket. Adult tickets are available for an additional $10. All proceeds raised from this spooktacular event will go directly towards supporting Dynasty DanceCo.'s mission of providing opportunities for aspiring dancers in underserved communities. The Boo Bash schedule includes a costume contest, meet and greet with popular superhero Spiderman, and fan favorite Bluey, chili cook-off, and silent auction. Tickets are limited, so be sure topurchase them in advance on the Give butter platform. https://givebutter.com/Boo For more information on Dynasty Dance Co. and its mission, please visit their website at www.dynastydanceco.org. View this event on Facebook Tentative Event Schedule: • 10 a.m. Event starts • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Glow Dance Party - Chili Cook-Off Tastings + Voting - Sensory Play Area - Pumpkin Decorating + Crafts & Games - Jumpy & Rall Pit - Snacks & Refreshments - Silent Auction • 11a.m. Spiderman Meet & Greet • 11:40 a.m. Bluey Meet & Greet • 12 p.m. Chili Voting & Silent Auction Close • 12:15 p.m. Costume Contest • 12:40 p.m. Chili Cook-Off Winner & Silent Auction Winners Announced • 1 p.m. Event ends

Fran Drescher, president of the actors' union SAG-AFTRA, says the Hollywood strikes are at an inflection point.