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After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this September, with a price tag of $200 million, the White House says.

Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series. This year's finale, "The Pride of the Caribbean and Spanish Flair," is a celebration of strings. This concert will feature Francisco Vila on the cello, Isaac Allen on violin I, Batya MacAdam-Somer on violin II, Travis Maril on viola, and Lars Hoefs on cello. This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.

"La traviata" runs April 25–27, 2025 at San Diego Civic Theatre Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave Conducted by Yves Abel Directed and Choreographed by Kyle Lang Verdi’s timeless masterpiece transports you to the dazzling world of 19th-century Paris, where Violetta Valéry, a courtesan, falls in love with the young nobleman Alfredo Germont. Despite their passionate affair, societal conventions and family interference threaten their happiness, and Violetta is forced to make a heartbreaking choice. With its emotionally charged music, memorable arias, and thrilling duets, La traviata remains one of the most beloved operas of all time. Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish. Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including one intermission. San Diego Opera on Facebook / Instagram / X

Major League Volleyball (MLV) is in full swing, and San Diego’s team, the San Diego Mojo, are ready to bring the heat. You can join the Mojo for an epic showdown against the Grand Rapids Rise on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Viejas Arena. This high-energy matchup is the perfect Friday night outing for the whole family, with jaw-dropping digs, spikes and serves that only the thrill of MLV can deliver. As the only professional volleyball team in the state of California, the San Diego Mojo offers an unbeatable sporting experience. Grab a seat at Viejas Arena, secure your Mojo swag and enjoy an energetic night that will keep you coming back for more. San Diego Mojo on Facebook / Instagram

Major League Volleyball (MLV) is back, and San Diego’s team, the San Diego Mojo, is ready to bring the heat. You can join the Mojo for an epic showdown against the Atlanta Vibe on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Viejas Arena. This high-energy matchup is the perfect Sunday night outing for the whole family, with jaw-dropping digs, spikes and serves that only the thrill of MLV can deliver. As the only professional volleyball team in the state of California, the San Diego Mojo offers an unbeatable sporting experience. Grab a seat at Viejas Arena, secure your Mojo swag and enjoy an energetic night that will keep you coming back for more. San Diego Mojo on Facebook / Instagram

"A Tale of Two Cities" is a collaborative exhibition between Sparks Gallery in San Diego and bG Gallery in Santa Monica: two art galleries connected by the same coastline, and shaped individually by their respective cities’ rhythms, energies, and audiences. Through this collaborative partnership exhibit, Southern California artists and internationally collected artists represented by each gallery will be on view in each other’s gallery for a limited showing. On view from January 7– February 7 in both galleries, the works are curated toward the partner gallery’s audience, and each celebrates the spirit of dialogue, play, and shared imagination that can flourish when two art worlds meet. For this gallery swap, Sparks Gallery brings to bG Gallery a vibrant selection of works by four San Diegan artists whose practices embrace bold color, pop-influenced social commentary, and meditations about the world around them. Their pieces pulse with dynamic linework, layered symbolism, and speak to the collecting style of bG Gallery’s diverse, ambitious, and maverick collectors. Meditative and expressive works by bG Gallery artists coming to Sparks Gallery

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' primary election guide for the Chula Vista City Council races.

Major League Volleyball (MLV) is back, and San Diego’s MLV team, the San Diego Mojo, are ready to kick off the 2026 season with a bang. You can join the Mojo for an epic showdown against the defending league champion Orlando Valkyries on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Viejas Arena as they welcome in the 2026 season. This high-energy, season-opening matchup is the perfect Sunday night outing for the whole family, with jaw-dropping digs, spikes and serves that only the thrill of MLV can deliver. As the only professional volleyball team in the state of California, the San Diego Mojo offers an unbeatable sporting experience. Grab a seat at Viejas Arena, secure your Mojo swag and enjoy an energetic night that will keep you coming back for more. San Diego Mojo on Facebook / Instagram

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Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series. The second concert of this year's festival, “Brazilian Poetry, Eyes of the Beloved, and Bachianas Mexicanas," will feature a variety of musicians and instruments including: Daniel Parente, soprano, Daniel Kamon on saxophone, Ching-Ming Cheng on piano, Lars Hoefs on cello, Aline Alves performing poetry recitation, and Venus Rey Jr., a visiting composer and speaker. This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.