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NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.

Forty percent of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried mothers. Increasingly, those moms are over 30, at a time when teen pregnancy has fallen off a cliff and births are declining for younger women.

Find community and learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun and supportive environment in this brand new 6 week workshop. Experienced teacher and theatre artist Catherine Greitzer will lead you in easy physical warmups and vocal exercises and introduce you to creating characters. Have a great time while sharpening your mind and staying active. No memorization required. Open to adults 50ish and above. Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., starting July 9-August 13. Plenty of free parking! Facilitator Bio: Catherine Greitzer is thrilled to teach her first class with The Actor’s Place! She earned her Masters degree and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts focusing on Theater Arts, costuming and stage makeup. She was a founding member of the PACT Theatre out of New York and Gross National Product Comedy team in Washington DC. She's been a director, actress, production and administrative assistant and an active member of advisory boards. (Somewhere along the line she also earned her MA in Teaching ESL!) Bringing new projects to theatre companies, Catherine has acted as producer, director and Assistant to the Playwright for the award-winning show, "Pushcart Tony" in Chicago. On the West Coast, Catherine has written reviews for several productions including for Carlsbad's New Village Arts. Ms. Greitzer has acted and directed at Oceanside's Brooks Theatre as well as with Fallbrook's Senior Theatre, "AGE Upon Stage." Catherine is SO happy to continue working with adults at FSA's "Readers Theatre" and after school with teens in "ACT UP! A Teen Drama Club." Visit: https://www.actors-place.com/ The Actor's Place on Instagram

There's more to culture in San Diego than comics: SummerFest chamber music in La Jolla; performance art and ancestral memory in San Ysidro; textile art in Oceanside; small press writers in South Park; dance about chronic pain in City Heights; Shakespeare in Balboa Park; live music picks and more weekend arts. And OK, Comic-Con, too.

From August 1-3, Old Town’s iconic Bazaar del Mundo Shops will present its Latin American Market, transforming its courtyard into a small marketplace with genuine folk art, handwoven textiles, stunning jewelry and meticulously crafted ceramic and clay pottery made by “The Best of the Best.” This is an opportunity for guests to take a timeless piece of culture, tradition and history home, and enjoy live demonstrations, Latin guitar serenades and award-winning Mexican cuisine from neighboring Casa Guadalajara. This is a free event with opening hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available at the Caltrans parking lot located across the street after 5 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Bazaar del Mundo on Facebook / Instagram

The last time there were so few .300 hitters, MLB took drastic steps to spark offense the next season. Now, with strikeouts (and home runs) way up, there's no easy fix for beleaguered batters.

Twelve dancers move with a contagious enthusiasm that liberates bodies, relieves them of their weight and frees them from all constraints… until the final apotheosis of Ravel’s Bolero in this hypnotising performance. A leading figure on the contemporary scene, Angelin Preljocaj has choreographed close to 60 pieces and was recently elected to l’Académie des Beaux-Arts. Ballet Preljocaj on Facebook / Instagram

A sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes, Las Cafeteras performs “Hasta La Muerte,” a Multi-dimensional theatrical and musical performance that explores the stages of grief and loss through the celebration of life and death. Las Cafeteras on Facebook / Instagram

Aerial Arts: Live at The Bornemann Experience the awe and artistry of flight at The Bornemann as Pacific Coast Gymnastics and North County Gymnastics present a dazzling aerial showcase! Join us July 26 & 27 for an unforgettable evening of athleticism, grace, and high-flying talent. Fun for all ages! Pacific Coast Gymnastics on Facebook / Instagram North County Gymnastics on Facebook / Instagram

Formed in 1967 by members of the renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the Academy Chamber Ensemble–led by Tomo Keller– brings together some of the world’s finest chamber musicians. Their program will include works by Françaix and Schubert, as well as a newly commissioned piece by Huw Watkins. Academy of St Martin in Fields on Facebook / Instagram