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From the organizers: Swing into the holiday spirit with the D. Ben-jamin’ Big Band Orchestra, singers, swing dancers and new arrangements of Christmas classics by Duane Benjamin. Performing the hits from the holiday season, including "Silent Night," "Let It Snow," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree," "Little Drummer Boy" and more. Plus, a special appearance by Santa Claus. Dec. 22 - 23, 2022 Tickets: $35-$80. Visit: ArtCenter.org or call 800-988-4253 DIRECTIONS, MAPS & PARKING

On the first Friday of every month, the Arts District in Liberty Station is packed with ways to enjoy the best in life! Whether your visit includes a waterfront walk, a bite & drink from one of the great restaurants or market, or a bit of fun shopping, San Diego Craft Collective will always have a free, outdoor, family-friendly craft for kids that evening from 5 - 6 p.m. Each month the craft changes, so pop in while you're visiting and get crafty! December's Craft: Holiday Pom-Poms! This project is great for youngsters. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Since the war started on Oct. 7, 25,105 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, while another 62,681 have been wounded, the Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip said.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Helmand Valley Growers Company (the cannabis brand who donates 100% of their profits to help vets) will be hosting a special pop-up at Coastal Wellness on November 11. The event will allow fans of the brand, cannabis enthusiasts, and the canna curious to meet the HVGC team and enjoy top notch cannabis while thoughtfully giving back to the military community. All HVGC products will be BOGO on Veteran’s Day. Attendees can expect to enjoy games, raffles, and tasty snacks from local food trucks. The event will also be hosted along with cannabis brands STIIIZY, Level and Revenant; in addition to local community groups Veterans Walk and Talk and VetArt. San Diego local cannapreneur and Navy Vet JM Balbeuna will also be taking part in the socially conscious festivities.

Forecasters say Hurricane Kay is already making its way up the eastern side of Baja and should bring winds and rain to San Diego by Friday. Then, an El Cajon nursing home had such a long record of poor care and abuse that federal officials moved to decertify it in April. But then, to the shock of advocates, they rescinded their order. Next, a former San Diego County Sheriff’s sergeant is being sued over claims of sexual harrassment by two former detectives. And, air conditioning failures and breakdowns have plagued classrooms across the county during the heat wave. Next, California water regulators approved the world's first testing standard for tiny fragments of plastic found in drinking water. Finally, FilmOut, a film festival highlighting LGBTQ movies, returns to San Diego this weekend. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with filmmaker Carter Smith about his horror film “Swallowed” that screens on Saturday.

Veterans Village of San Diego is holding its 35th annual Stand Down event this weekend. The event provides food and medical care, legal assistance, employment support, housing referrals and even haircuts to veterans and veteran families experiencing homelessness. But it is being overshadowed by several deaths at the organization's rehab center for veterans including one this week. Then, it’s been seven months since California required trash haulers to start picking up and composting food waste. But the city of San Diego is still far away from complying. And for our weekend arts preview we have chamber music, a new play from the people behind “The Laramie Project,” plus plenty of visual art and dance.

San Diego artists will "activate" the city's park system starting this weekend through November, with a series of installations, workshops and site-specific art — part of a pandemic-era civic arts funding initiative.

The Oak Fire last year threatened the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation's way of life. Now the tribe is restoring ancient heritage sites and cultural practices in collaboration with local agencies.

Recent initiatives from government agencies in San Diego County suggest calls for reform are being heard.

When Virginia Johnson joined the Dance Theatre of Harlem, it was often confused with the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. This week Johnson retires as artistic director of the pioneering company.