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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Thursday to its highest amount since Nov. 1, 2023, increasing 3.7 cents to $5.396.

Don your best Regency attire and join dance hosts Ellen Riley and Ellie Konitshek from San Diego English Country Dancers for an introduction into the world of English Country Dance. You will be given the great opportunity to watch demonstrations of the dances mentioned in the works of Jane Austen and then, following a lesson geared towards beginners, try some of the dances for yourself. Period attire is strongly encouraged for this dance party! Registration encouraged. English Country Dance (ECD) is a social folk dance form that originated in Renaissance England and is a predecessor to contra and square dancing. Sometimes characterized by live music and graceful figures, it is typically danced in long lines where partners interact with a succession of other couples. It is known for being welcoming to beginners, with all dances taught by a caller, and a tradition of changing partners after each dance. Visit mysdpl.org/austenevents for other Austen 250 events! San Diego Public Library on Instagram

It is a truth universally acknowledged that 250 years after her birth, Jane Austen is a cultural juggernaut and original influencer. Calling Janeites of all ages to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th at the Central Library’s IDEA Lab and make cool Jane Austen stuff. You can: - Dare to try to best library staff in Austen trivia - Decoupage items using Regency and Austen themed cut outs - Use wax seal to add texture to love letters to your boo or journal pages - Design Austen themed magnets with your silhouette or photos of you in costume ...and more! No registration required. For all ages. While supplies last. Dress up not required but encouraged. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

JCPenney is kicking off the holidays by hosting the first official holiday party as shoppers wait to begin their Black Friday shopping. Starting at 4 a.m. on Black Friday (11/28), a JCPenney hype team will energize customers in line with games, trivia and impromptu dance breaks to make the wait feel shorter and keep the holiday spirits merry and bright. To add cozy comfort and holiday nostalgia, JCPenney will also provide hot apple cider and donuts to those waiting to get in the store. Finally, a roaming photographer will capture Polaroids of joyful moments in line, giving customers a keepsake and a shareable holiday memory with friends and loved ones.

MPact Global hosts the 3rd annual cross-border International HIV Kiss-In, a bold public demonstration celebrating the sexuality, visibility, and rights of queer people living with HIV and queer migrants. Featuring a symbolic kiss between two HIV-positive men, the event highlights ongoing stigma, human rights violations, and health inequities faced by queer migrants on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Community leaders, activists, and participants from San Diego and Tijuana will gather in solidarity the day before World AIDS Day. MPact Global on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a conversation with Dean Nelson about his books "Talking to Writers: The Craft of Fiction" and "Talking to Writers: The Craft of Nonfiction," which will both be available for purchase. Am I a writer? Where should I get ideas? Is my writing any good? How did my favorite authors make it big? The act of writing is a daunting task for many people, and becoming a “writer” means so much more than putting pen to paper. Dean Nelson embraces the questions that plague writers by turning to some of the best-known authors of our time. With encouragement, advice, and refreshing honesty, writers discuss their own beginnings, struggles, and victories in a manner that will make readers say, “I can do that.” San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

On Wednesday, the San Diego City Council's Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended a set of e-bike regulations, intended to protect children, for consideration by the full city council in coming weeks.

The iconic Marine Room is bringing back its celebrated King Tide Brunch Buffet just in time for the holidays. Set during the season’s highest tides, this special experience offers guests a chance to dine just feet from the surf as waves crash dramatically against the restaurant’s windows. Guests can enjoy a seaside brunch buffet featuring a luxurious spread of fresh seafood, prime tenderloin, seasonal favorites and an array of sweet and savory dishes all while taking in the drama of nature’s King Tides. Normally open for dinner service only, guests will have the rare opportunity to experience the Marine Room in daylight hours, dining amongst the waves as the morning light shines through. The King Tide Brunch will be available from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 6-7 and January 3-4. Priced at $95 per person, with an option to add free-flowing champagne, this exclusive experience is perfect for family gatherings or festive celebrations. To make a reservation, visit https://www.marineroom.com/upcoming-happenings/. The Marine Room on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: INSITE reenvisions a 2000 border birding hut installation; San Diego Dance Theater explores water and resilience; the Cherry Blossom Festival returns; Twin Ritual hits the Casbah and more.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. In 2021, Wu-Tang Clan, backed by the Colorado Symphony, attempted a unique experiment in live entertainment. By night’s end, 10,000 fans witnessed the most extraordinary concert in the history of hip-hop music. Welcome to “A Wu-Tang Experience.”