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From the Symphony: Rafael Payare, conductor Jesse Perez and Shana Wride, narrators San Diego Symphony Orchestra TCHAIKOVSKY: “Waltz” and “Polonaise” from Eugene Onegin TCHAIKOVSKY: The Tempest Fantasy Overture, Op. 18 TCHAIKOVSKY: Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36 Jesse Perez and Shana Wride are leading San Diego actors who will bring to life excerpts of the classic literature that inspired Tchaikovsky's music. About the program: Note: due to current world events, the San Diego Symphony has made the decision to change its 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular concert repertoire from what was previously announced. Now titled TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONIC TALES, this program will no longer include Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. While this program has been a regular feature of San Diego Symphony summer seasons past, with the ongoing Russian war that threatens the people of Ukraine, who – as we speak – are fighting for their very lives, we feel that it is important to amend this program. Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture was commissioned and written to celebrate a Russian military victory and includes the sounds of battle and violent artillery. The San Diego Symphony highly respects the work of Russian composers and intends to carry that legacy on through our musical performances, as is evidenced by the new program listed above. But, we strongly feel that this summer is not the time in which we should perform the 1812 Overture. We join the many millions across the world who wholeheartedly support Ukraine and its people in one of the darkest hours of their history and carry hope that this war will end soon. Related links: San Diego Symphony on Instagram San Diego Symphony on Twitter San Diego Symphony on Facebook

Samora Pinderhughes delivers a vulnerable and intimate performance from his exhibition "The Healing Project."

Lightscape at the San Diego Botanic Garden continues on select nights through January 8 with one-of-a-kind artistic installations from international artists. This unique immersive experience at the garden guides visitors through a festive world of wonder with over one million twinkling lights in various attractions that come alive at night with color, imagination and sound. This enchanting, after-dark experience is set along a beautifully illuminated walking trail custom-designed for San Diego. Lightscape ticketholders will walk a one-mile-long path with suspended strands and tunnels of light, a fire garden, lantern trees, and other artistic installations, all while enjoying some sweet and savory treats along with hot chocolate and other seasonal refreshments. Lightscape at the San Diego Botanic Garden runs on select nights through Sunday, January 8 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29 for adults, $18 for children ages 3-12, and free for ages 2 and under. Discounted tickets are also available for San Diego Botanic Garden Members and active and combat-disabled Military with I.D. Parking is also available for $10 per vehicle or $20 on the day of the visit. Entry times are every 15 minutes, and tickets are available for purchase online by visiting www.sdbgarden.org/lightscape. SOCIALS | Follow San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix and ... QVC? Everybody has holiday movies now, and we're here to help you make your way through the snow. With bells on.

A large oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach is already proving damaging to sensitive ecosystems, entertainment production workers say they're ready to strike, and a roundup of local Halloween events and attractions returning after COVID-19 forced cancellations last year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin received the honorary black belt back in Nov. 2013 from World Taekwondo, the international governing body of the sport. He is known to be a fan of martial arts.

Horrorgasm is a single day horror art event that celebrates multiple sub-genres of horror with group art exhibitions and entertainment. This year the group horror themed art exhibition will feature an open air spooky market and costume contests with awesome prizes for kids and adults! Let's get all dressed up in costumes to ring in spooky season and get everything you need for the horror lover in your life. Cosplay is not only encouraged, it's celebrated! Date | Saturday, October 2 at 1 p.m. Entertainment for the whole family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Comedy show, tribal fusion bellydance performance, and meet Jocelyn Jung of San Diego Baking Co., hometown competitor on the Food Network's Halloween Baking Challenge, Season 5 and winner of Canada's Big Bake this past April! All day Meet and Greet with Jocelyn Jung Matt Stanton hosting Radio Bingo at 3 p.m. - a re-imagination of the classic game, Bingo. Listen to popular spooky music and have a chance at winning prizes. Comedy Show at 4 p.m. Marrefemme performance at 7 p.m. Location | Good Faith GalleryNo admission cost or charge. It's time to Trick or Treat yourself! For more information, please visit our Facebook page.

Sgt. Mykhailo Varvarych, a commander in Ukraine's 80th Airborne Assault Brigade, lost both legs while fighting in Luhansk. He and his fiancée Iryna Botvynska maintain an unflinching romance.

President Nixon was named as an "unindicted co-conspirator" in the Watergate scandal, and President Clinton was impeached following the fallout from his affair with a White House intern.

Following strong outcry over a number of loopholes and potential red flags, the San Diego City Council’s Public Safety & Land Use Committee has agreed to send its new ordinance on police practices back to the drawing board. Plus, while early pandemic predictions of a tsunami of evictions seem unlikely, advocates are worried that there could still be a steady stream. And this weekend in the arts: Kelsey Brookes and Nicholas Galanin at Quint, drag artist Jaye Piper Rosewell, a City Heights music festival, and outdoor music at The Old Globe.