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Enjoy a beautiful summer evening at San Diego Botanic Garden during Summer Nights every Thursday in July featuring live music and extended hours. This week, kick things off with a family-friendly Country celebration at the San Diego Botanic Garden just in time for the 4th of July! Enjoy live music on the Gazebo Lawn featuring Martin Kent on guitar and vocals, Connie Adams on vocals and Rand Anderson on electric and pedal steel guitar. The trio’s lineup includes a wide variety of classic country legends like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, to modern hits from Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift, even featuring some country rock hits from the Eagles and Bob Dylan. A bar with craft beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and light snacks will be available each night. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pack a picnic, get cozy, and make the most of your evening in the Garden! Tickets for Summer Nights can be purchased online and include after-hours admission to the Garden, with last admission at 6:45 p.m. Visit: Country Night with MarCon Express at San Diego Botanic Garden San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Passion and Purpose,” juried by award-winning artist, Lori Mitchell. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov. 30-Dec. 27, 2025 at our Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration demanded UCLA pay $1.2 billion to restore frozen research funding and ensure eligibility for future funding after accusing the school of allowing antisemitism on campus.

Gather Your Friends for a Friendsgiving at The Rooftop Bar! Before the turkey is carved and the family stories unfold, gather your chosen family above the ocean. Friendsgiving Eve at The Rooftop invites you to reconnect over Mezze Platters and Seafood Towers, elegant bottles, and the kind of sunsets only Oceanside can host. Pair your evening with a Signature Mezze Platter or Seafood Tower (perfect for three) and let the celebration begin. The Homecoming Selection Curated bottles priced to reunite: Champagne — 20% off Rosé (still or sparkling) — 20% off Whites & Reds — 15% off Large-Format Magnums — 25% off The Rooftop Bar on Facebook / Instagram

Set your intentions under the magic of the New Moon with a rejuvenating Sound Bath at Juneshine. This one-hour immersive experience will guide you into deep relaxation through soothing vibrations of crystal bowls and other healing instruments. Your ticket includes a 4oz kombucha tasting of your choice (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic options) stay after to sip, mingle, and enjoy Juneshine’s many kombuchas on tap along with delicious food options. Led by a Certified Sound Healer: I'm a certified sound bath healer and trauma-informed wellness guide. I’ll guide you through a relaxing journey using crystal bowls and ambient healing sounds to help calm the nervous system and connect with your inner self. What to Bring: This is an outdoor event please bring anything that will help you feel cozy and safe, including: - Yoga mat - Pillow or bolster - Blanket - Eye mask or scarf - Jacket or layers (it may get chilly near the water) - Water and an open heart Location Details: Juneshine, 10051 Old Grove Rd, San Diego, CA 92131 Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to settle in. Arriving late can disrupt the flow of the experience for other participants. While this event takes place outside, please note that ambient outdoor sounds may be present. Private & Group Sessions Available I also offer private and group sound baths. To explore future events and offerings, visit www.savvystaci.com or connect with me on Instagram.

“one-woman powerhouse of epic stature” — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Liszt Lugubre gondola No. 2, S.200/2 Bagatelle sans tonalité, S.216a Csardas Macabre, S.224 Unstern! Sinistre, S.208 Legende No. 2 St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots Chopin Three Mazurkas Op. 59 Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58 Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/yulianna-avdeeva/ Yulianna Avdeeva on Instagram and Facebook

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election on Nov. 4 to introduce new U.S. House maps. The goal is to win more Democratic seats. This move responds to Republican efforts to gain five seats in Texas.

Join us for an inspiring evening with cellist Bennet Tsai and pianist Rodolfo Leone. Tsai is a First Prize winner at the 2023 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions (also receiving the Stern Young Artist Award) and earned Third Prize plus the Special Prize for Best Haydn Concerto at Berlin’s 2022 Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann. Leone is the First Prize winner of the 2017 International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna, with additional top prizes at the Toronto and Busoni competitions. Expect bold chemistry, with a program that travels from Haydn and Beethoven to Bloch, Barber, Boulanger, and Shostakovich. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Several councilmembers had major criticisms for Mayor Todd Gloria at a committee meeting Wednesday.

First, 200 Affordable Housing units land in Mission Valley. Plus, why the Marine Corps has now changed its relationship with an Oceanside credit-union. Then, in conversation with Voice Of San Diego we take a deeper dive into the major factors impacting the housing crisis in San Diego.