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Comedian Joe Sib — fresh off a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival — is headlining five shows at The Comedy Store La Jolla from November 28–30, 2025. Showtimes: • Nov 28 — 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. • Nov 29 — 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. • Nov 30 — 7 p.m. Joe Sib on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Dance Theater proudly announces Live Arts Fest, July 14, and July 18-21, in the Light Box Theater, Liberty Station. These eight performances include: Anna Medina Sunday, July 14 @ 6 p.m., and H2O Company @ 8 p.m. SDDT Work Study Thursday, July 18 @ 7:30 p.m. La Silla Danza Friday, July 19 @ 7:30 p.m. SDDT Summer workshop showcase Saturday, July 20 @ 4 p.m. & SDDT Company @ 8 p.m. SDDT Company Sunday, July 21 @ 4 p.m. & Cabaret Night @ 8 p.m. This year’s ambitious Live Arts Fest is a multi-night celebration of art and artistry. SDDT invites guests artists, community members, and local creatives to present original works, and is designed to be inclusive and celebratory, bringing communities together through dance and music! About the festival events: Kicking off this multi-night, multi-artist festival on Sunday, July 14, is Anna Medina, winner of the 2023 SDDT’s Emerging Choreographers Showcase and Awards. Her work Femina Pop will open the festival. Following Ms. Medina on this first evening is H2O Company directed by Rebekah Brown, presenting Jubilee, featuring three premieres, including 'Cuban Swing', inspired by Rebekah's recent travels to New Orleans; and a reprise of the crowd favorite 'Jubilee', set to the score of Oliver Davis' album 'Dance'. Moving into the week, Thursday, July 18, San Diego Dance Theater’s own community of work study students will grace the stage of the Light Box Theater, capturing the budding talent of the SDDT’s students who work year round to support the organization while gaining access to free classes and rehearsal space. Friday, July 19, brings La Silla Danza’s Nosotras to the stage from Tijuana, Mexico to support and enhance our cross border collaborations and relationships. Nosotras (Us) started as a creative process of investigation of the female body directly related to the history of the bodies of the women of La Silla. As part of their fifteen year anniversary celebrations, La Silla is thrilled to present a special program for San Diego Dance Theater´s Live Arts Fest 2024. Saturday July 20, celebrates the thriving skills of our summer workshop students followed by the choreography by our professional dancers of SDDT. This year’s Live Arts Fest is embedded in our summer workshop with the Saturday performance showcasing the efforts of this two week summer intensive. Summer workshop choreographers include: Matthew Armstrong with Pamela Macias, Araceli Carrera, Dr. grace jun, Brianna Lopez, Khamla Somphanh, and Terry Wilson. The second performance of this evening features the dancers and choreography of the SDDT Company, including choreography by Matthew Armstrong, Isabel Desmet, Cecily Holcombe, Luci Salinas and Artistic Director Terry Wilson. The final evening of the festival includes the second performance with the SDDT Company, and concludes with a celebration of music and dance in the Cabaret Night. Here patrons can enjoy live music by The Chunky Hustle Brass Band, with MC Lexi Pulido, and unique Vaudevillian single acts by Giovanna Francisco, Micah Parra and Waldo Oswaldo. Dancing is encouraged with light appetizers and drinks available. Originally designed by former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs, Live Arts Fest underscores our mission to provide opportunities for artists to grow into their craft. We believe strongly in supporting our faculty and work study students who are at the heart of our organization. Our artists receive free rehearsal and performance space, along with administrative, media, and technical support from SDDT. Related links: San Diego Dance Theater website | Instagram | Facebook Tickets: sddt.ticketleap.com/live-arts-fest-2024/

NPR was in court for a pivotal hearing arguing that the Trump administration had broken the law with its treatment of public media.

El papa León XIV solucionó un problema técnico el viernes en una ley del Vaticano que se volvió problemática luego que el papa Francisco nombrara a la primera mujer en dirigir la Gobernación del Estado de la Ciudad del Vaticano.

Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. In this six week workshop, students will expand upon what they have learned about the key components of novel writing. The focus of this workshop will be on character development, scene building, narrative structure and the process of writing a first draft. Participants will be encouraged to submit a chapter of their work for peer review. Previous Novel Writing Certificate classes are recommended as a prerequisite. However, experienced/advanced writers may take this workshop with instructor approval. Note: There will be no class on Saturday, August 16. Thank you for your understanding! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

6-course collaboration dinner with Chef Mike Arquines. Originally from the Bay Area, he graduated from the Art Institute in San Diego with a bachelors degree in Culinary Arts/Management. Chef has worked in and around San Diego before traveling to further hone his skills, working in some of the finest kitchens around the country, including Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago and Le Bernardin in New York City, before founding The LAB: Dining Sessions in 2011. In 2013, Chef Mike co-founded Mostra Coffee, an award-winning specialty coffee roaster. The company won Roast Magazine’s “Micro Roaster of the Year” in 2020 and was named one of the Top 100 small businesses in America by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 2024. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/r/matsu-oceanside?corrid=f9a3f7f1-57e0-4e6a-b94a-e84e19b0ecc2&p=2&sd=2024-11-27T19%3A00%3A00 Matsu on Instagram and Facebook

Drop in Play: Sensory Art Exploration is a fun and engaging art class for toddlers ages 1-3. In this introduction to creative play, children are free to explore various art materials in a safe, open environment with no formal instruction. Little artists can move between different sensory stations at their own pace, sparking their curiosity and creativity. This class encourages hands-on discovery, allowing children to experience art through touch, color, and texture. Visit: Drop in Play for Toddlers ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Swing into the Holidays with the New City Sinfonia and Downbeat Big Band performing Duke Ellington's "Nutcracker Suite." Also featuring Vanessa Fountain and her Golden Harp. New City Sinfonia on Facebook

Get ready to witness the next wave of innovation at TECHSPO San Diego 2025! This is your chance to see the cutting-edge technology that’s shaping the future and discover how it can fuel growth in your business. Join us on May 8 – 9, 2025, at the luxurious Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel in San Diego for 2 unforgettable days of technology exploration. TECHSPO brings together top developers, brands, marketers, designers, and innovators who are leading the charge in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS. Check out exhibitors showcasing the next generation of technology and innovation. Be inspired, amazed, and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth. Interact with fellow tech enthusiasts, expand your network, and collaborate with like-minded peers. Exhibitors will have the exclusive opportunity to showcase their products to an audience of consumers, investors, media, and the brightest talent in tech. Prepare to be inspired, amazed, and educated as you discover how these advancements will transform your business. Plus, don’t miss out on the DigiMarCon Southern California Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference, happening alongside TECHSPO. It’s where the theory, strategy, and inspiration meet the hands-on, interactive experiences on the TECHSPO floor. Visit: TECHSPO San Diego 2025

The Atlantic writer Robert Kagan says as Trump violates norms, laws and the Constitution, including his call to nationalize elections, "we're on the edge of the consolidation of dictatorship."