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The Clifford family was as prepared as possible to welcome Terrance the octopus. But there was one thing they missed: she was pregnant. And then she laid a whole lot of eggs.

She Past Away with Sydney Vallette, Ill Humans, DJ Israel and DJ Fn1 She Past Away is dark-wave with a reworked 80’s sound. Signature guitar sound of the post-punk era, combined with minimalist poetry in Turkish. Often an outburst of sentimental anxiety through the nihilistic mind-frame, it is personal. Yet it is broad, a wondering mind brave enough to question taboo and existence. She Past Away is driving, it is mesmerizing. It is a haunt. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Voice of San Diego and CalMatters invite you to Politifest 2023: Friday, October 6 Novo Brazil Brewpub 535 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Saturday, October 7 University of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110 - A robust schedule of debates, panels and one-on-one interviews with experts. - Past speakers include members of state and city government, authors, journalists, activists and public intellectuals. - An opportunity to join 1,000 attendees, media partners and community organizations to celebrate and engage in politics and policy. Launched in 2011, Politifest has been an annual public affairs summit produced by Voice of San Diego. For the first time, we’ve joined forces with CalMatters to bring together prominent political leaders, policy experts and thought leaders to explore this year’s themes: the social, political and economic implications of the growing housing emergency and the potential water crisis facing our region. Visit: voiceofsandiego.org/politifest-2023/ Voice of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

From So Say We All, the local literary and performing arts nonprofit, it's the VAMP storytelling show! This month's theme: YA BLEW IT! Ohhhhh, you *almost* had it! And then you didn’t. Whether it was the perfect job, the new crush, the affordable apartment, or any number of hopes and dreams you felt slip through your fingers like tiny, unobtainable grains of sand, it hurts extra bad when you screw it up and realize how close you were to having it. Whatever *it* is. Do you even know what you did to blow it so bad?! Dang, did you blow it! Featuring stories by: Jay Vu Ryan Horton Jaime Barker Brent Hannify Jason De Los Santos Geoff Allen Jennifer D. Corley For more information visit: sosayweallonline.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Join us for our always-popular annual Halloween evening tours. We’ll supply a flashlight and take you on a spooky after-dark visit through our 5-acre facility. Our nocturnal ambassadors are always psyched for our Boo at the Zoo! Tours. They rest all day so that they can startle you at night. Whose big eyes are those? What’s that eerie sound? I hear rustling nearby, but what is it? Boo at the Zoo! Tours are offered on the last two Saturdays and Sundays in October (21, 22, 28, 29). Due to demand, we’ll offer two tours nightly at 5:30 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are just $39 for adults (ages 12+) and $20 for kids (ages 5-11). With some great treat stations, this is great fun for the whole family. To make it even more fun, come in your Halloween costume.

The shortlist for the Carol Shields Prize was announced Tuesday morning. The award recognizes "creativity and excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in Canada and the United States."

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the Opening Reception for the 43rd International Exhibition, Friday, October 6th, 5 - 8 p.m., with over 100 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. This highly competitive exhibition represents the very best of water-based media art from around the world. The exhibition runs from October 1-31, 2023 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Gallery is open every day, 10 - 4 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. For more information visit: sdws.org Stay Connected on Facebook

A committee appointed by the Pentagon to study military suicides wants to make it harder for troops to buy and access personal firearms. In other news, $2.5 million in assistance for water bills is waiting to be claimed. Plus, a look at the efforts to diversify San Diego theater companies.

Enjoy a night of mixing and mingling outdoors with environmental advocates, community leaders, elected officials, San Diego Coastkeeper supporters, and partners. Drink in the sunset overlooking San Diego Bay with a refreshing cocktail as we toast our clean water victories. General admission tickets are $125. General admission tickets include admission to the event (5:30-8 p.m.), featuring a roaming buffet, an interactive setting, and two drink tickets. V.I.P. tickets are $275. V.I.P. tickets include access to the V.I.P.-only Cocktail Reception (4:30-5:30 p.m.) with three drink tickets and appetizers, early access to the silent auction, and admission to the main event. For more information visit: give.sdcoastkeeper.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Medical experts in Imperial County link climate and socio-economic status with health care challenges.