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Dust off those boots and prepare for an unforgettable night of country music at Belmont Park’s Beach House on Thursday, September 21! Hitting the beachfront stage will be country music star Rodney Atkins, the first-ever country artist to perform at Beach House. Guests can enjoy line dancing by the beach, specialty cocktails and a live performance of Atkins’ chart-topping hits like Watching You, Farmer’s Daughter and Take a Back Road. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here. This event is 21+. For those looking to kick their boots up and enjoy the show from one of the VIP Cabanas and tables complete with bottle service and a featured menu, email us. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week, X-Terminators, The Righteous Gemstones, and the new Gabriels album Angels & Queens.

San Dieguito Art Guild presents its eleventh annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive (corner of Encinitas Blvd and Balour), Encinitas. The San Dieguito Art Guild, is a 200-member all-volunteer nonprofit organization that operates the Off Track Gallery located in the Lumberyard Shopping Center in Encinitas. Run by a board of 15 elected Directors, SDAG was organized in 1965 by a group of artists for the purpose of promoting greater understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Karen Fidel, one of the event organizers, says, “This event gives local artists a venue to offer their hand-made items to the public. And gives the shoppers a chance to purchase one-of-a-kind artworks, which cannot be found in chain stores. There are no imported items at this Bazaar. In addition, the buyer is purchasing work directly from the artist and can meet them face to face.” Guild President Judianne Shannon says, “Even if you have been to our Holiday Bazaar in the past, there are new artists and new items to see. All of our artists have been juried into this show so that the buyer can be assure of a quality product.” There will be a Silent Auction of artworks donated by the participating artists. Cheryl DeLain, jewelry artist says, “Our artwork is special because it is from all local artists and often of local scenes. Our Bazaar features really special deals on silent auction items where the proceeds help support our Off Track Gallery.” Each of the participating artists have a real passion for their craft and it shows. If you are looking for a unique gift or just decide to treat yourself, this Bazaar is the place you will find it. Come enjoy yummy treats, a silent auction, and art for sale by artists: paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, gourd art, cards, prints, journals, holiday napkins, table runners, wall hangings, sunglasses cases, and more. Admission to the Bazaar is free and there is ample free parking. For more information, please visit here or call 760-942-3636, or contact pr@sandieguitoartguild.com.

Little Fish Comic Book Studio: Comic Art Creation! Learn how to unlock the awesome secrets of making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills, whether you like manga, Dog Man or Spider-Man! Explore the art of comic storytelling in this workshop series led by comic art experts from Little Fish Comic Book Studio. Little Fish Comic Book Studio: Fostering awareness and education for the comic art As a nonprofit educational corporation serving the San Diego region, Little Fish Comic Book Studio is dedicated to developing an appreciation of the comic art form through classes and camps directed to students of all ages and creeds, while through community partnerships and local events making an impact on the education of the public at large. Our goals are to educate students using the standards of a traditional art school and the comic book industry with the passion and the openness of a relaxed studio environment. Little Fish aims to give each student, regardless of their prior educational backgrounds, age or identity, a realistic, working understanding of what it takes to be a professional comic creator, all while giving them the catered instruction designed to better them as individual artists at a pace that works best for them. This series is part of One Book, One San Diego program: One Book, One San Diego is our region's premier literary program, presented in partnership between KPBS and over 80 public libraries, service organizations and educational institutions. Now in its 16th year, the purpose is to bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. One Book, One San Diego is on Facebook+ @OneBookSD on Twitter

Belly up Presents Phillip Phillips with Jonah Kagen Phillip first rose to prominence as the winner of American Idol season 11which set an Idol record when 132 million votes were gathered for the finale, and Phillip was declared the winner. His heartfelt songwriting, ruggedly-warm sensibilities, and his true musicianship wowed millions. Since then, Phillip has emerged a multi-platinum selling recording artist who has released three chart-topping albums, and, along the way, accumulated over 1.1 billion on-demand streams and over 1.2 billion Pandora streams. Phillip has taken his expansive brand of earthy, guitar-fueled rock to stages across the globe, and toured with John Mayer, Gavin DeGraw, the Goo Goo Dolls, and has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

We invite you to In The Bag's first installment of SYNERGY, designed for our community to gather outside of a club and in an environment where we aim to balance our physical and spiritual bodies. Hosted in partnership with wellness-focused non-profit Namastay Sober, SYNERGY 1.0 will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Quartyard (1301 Market Street, San Diego). A leader in the conscious arts, Megan Kenson will guide the event from start to finish, including a cacao ceremony, meditation and a gentle vinyasa flow suitable for all levels. There will also be a variety of local vendors and light music. SYNERGY 1.0 kicks off Namastay Sober’s Sobruary Challenge, a month-long community experience to reconnect with yourself and get out of your comfort zone. The challenge encourages refraining from alcohol and drugs, or another habit that disconnects you like doom scrolling or bingeing tv, for the month of February to show solidarity for those navigating recovery. Namastay Sober believes that “through connection, we can overcome addiction together.” Join Namastay Sober’s month of mindfulness to sustain consistent daily conscious healthy living here! A portion of proceeds from SYNERGY 1.0 will be donated to Namastay Sober to support people in recovery through yoga and fitness studio scholarships, free community classes and wellness-focused sober events. Event schedule: ‣ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Check-In ‣ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Kick-Off, Cacao, Meditation, Yoga ‣ 01:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mix & Mingle, Music & Vendors Details: ‣ Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. ‣ In case of rain, SYNERGY 1.0 will be rescheduled. ‣ This event has a no refunds policy.

After being hunted for decades, humpback whales returned to the Pacific Ocean in big numbers. Now, new technology is revealing that underwater heat waves are taking a toll on that recovery.

New York state Attorney General Letitia James said the food company is misleading the public about its efforts to cut its climate pollution.

The Gaslamp Killer (William Bensussen), Los Angeles based DJ/Producer, Low End Theorist, and Airplane Mode resident, is not your conventional artist. What separates him from the rest of the herd is his extensive knowledge in library music, psychedelic rock, bass-heavy Instrumental Hip-Hop, Middle-Eastern/Indian rare grooves, Cumbia, and the dirtiest drums on earth. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

San Diego Congressman Scott Peters is co-sponsoring a bill that would set a national research agenda for studying marijuana. In other news, residents of an apartment complex in Linda Vista are fighting an order from their new landlord to vacate their homes by the end of the year. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.