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Promoting Unity in the Community: A friendly, competitive 3-on-3 Double-Elimination Basketball Tournament 3 pt Youth Challenge. Music ~ Food ~ Resources ~ Youth Activities Opportunity Drawings Social Advocates for Youth San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

This isn't your average night out. This is a celebration of summer, flavor, and the magic of jazz on the water. Join us as Alto Saxophone Jazz Specialist Charlie Arbelaez and his Latin jazz quartet sets sail aboard the exquisite Nerissa yacht. As the ocean breeze and the San Diego Bay's golden sunset lights up the horizon, a Latin jazz quartet fills the yacht with rhythm and soul. Their sound is rich, expressive, and alive with emotion—music that moves through you and brings the night to life. Come aboard, sip something special, enjoy curated farm to table hors d'oeuvres and let the rhythm of the bay captivate you during an unforgettable evening in America’s Finest City. Located on the luxurious Nerissa Yacht docked at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Resort, this is worth the adventure. Just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest. For more information and tickets, visit www.nerissasounds.com. Nerissa Sounds on Instagram

Art Now: Bringing Contemporary Creativity into the Classroom This professional development session will equip educators with tools to integrate contemporary art, artists, and themes into their classrooms, fostering student engagement through relevant and dynamic content. Participants will explore diverse, modern artists whose work reflects current social, cultural, and environmental issues. The session will provide strategies for connecting contemporary art to art projects, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and dialogue among students. ArtReach: Website / Facebook / Instagram

President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

If Santa Claus is the good cop of Christmas, then Krampus is the bad one: a creature from European folklore who scares children into behaving themselves, complete with goat horns and gnashing teeth.

Mary Robinette Kowal and Sam J. Miller will be celebrating the launch of "Red Star Hustle" / "Apprehension." "Red Star Hustle" (Miller) Meet Aran: a high-class escort framed for murder, now racing across a galaxy of mech battles and wormhole shortcuts. Add a noble clone, a bounty hunter with secrets, and the kind of queer, chaotic energy only Sam J. Miller can deliver, and you’ve got a space noir that blends emotional grit with full-tilt adventure. "Apprehension" (Kowal) When a family vacation turns into a planetary crisis, a retired special forces operative must rescue her kidnapped grandson—bad hip and all. Kowal weaves a layered, emotionally charged mystery set against alien political unrest, proving once again why she's a master of science fiction storytelling. The event will consist of a 30 minute presentation, followed by a Q&A with the audience, and finally a book signing. Free. Books are available for purchase Mysterious Galaxy on Facebook / Instagram

A volunteer-run mobile library helps kids discover love for reading in communities south of the border.

Breaking down the good, the bad and the ugly of this year's Academy Award nominations — plus Restaurant Week, GamerCon and how to unwind with puppy yoga.

Heart & Art: Tangible Strategies for Integrating SEL into Creative Lessons This professional development session will guide educators in integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into their art lessons through practical, hands-on strategies. Participants will learn how to create art projects that foster emotional expression, self-awareness, and empathy in students. By exploring specific activities and reflective practices, educators will leave with actionable tools to seamlessly blend SEL and art-making, nurturing a supportive and creative classroom environment. ArtReach: Website / Facebook / Instagram

At the Tiny Desk, our small office crowd joins the thousands who have been inside of these power ballads and felt something real.