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Daniel Mason's new novel is a spin on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, in which academics collide with locals — and a few seductive fairies — in the woods of Vermont.

As some continue to pushback on AI art, artist Refik Anadol seeks to base his new venture on ethical and environmental principles.

April 18 – May 10, 2026 (Opening night: Thursday, April 23, 2026) Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center World premiere By Amy Berryman Directed by Jaki Bradley Tiffany is pregnant. Her best friend, Carolyn, is trying to be happy for her, but failing. When Carolyn's true feelings become public in the form of an essay that goes viral, the fallout may be irreparable. Time traveling through decades of friendship between two writers on the brink of huge life changes, "Alien Girls" is a heart-filled comedy about the tension between creating art and creating life. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Post Show Forums: Tues., April 28; Wed., April 29; Tue., May 5 Community Nights: Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. "Alien Girls" is supported by Lead Production Sponsors Paula and Brian Powers and by the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

Two weeks after being nominated for an Emmy for his leading role in Wonder Man, Abdul-Mateen found out that the series had been cancelled. He says Marvel could do more to support Black-led projects.

The Old Globe is thrilled to announce that the popular event Thinking Shakespeare Live!, created and presented by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11 a.m. on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Priority seating for Globe subscribers and donors is available now, with sales to the general public beginning on Friday, May 1 at noon, and will be available online at TheOldGlobe.org. Drawn from Edelstein’s approachable and inviting book "Thinking Shakespeare: A How-To Guide for Student Actors, Directors, and Anyone Else Who Wants to Feel More Comfortable with the Bard, "Thinking Shakespeare Live!" will feature Edelstein, who will be joined by three professional classical actors. Immediately after the event, Edelstein will sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase at the theatre. This program is an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for families and young audiences, as well as an exciting new look at the playwright for Bardophiles. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

The governor’s budget proposed changes to health care coverage, including excluding undocumented immigrants from most health care services.

President Trump blew up what could have been a win for his party — and he did it to force lawmakers to pass an elections overhaul bill that has been all but doomed in the Senate.

City officials said they haven’t approved the proposed data center campus and that it will need an environmental impact report.

Surfside, Florida, is marking five years since a beachfront condominium collapsed, killing 98 people. It was one of the largest structural failures in U.S. history.

A hidden gem on Balboa Park’s West Mesa, the Trees for Health Garden features dozens of trees, shrubs, and groundcover plants that are prized for their medicinal value by various cultures around the world. This guided tour of the garden highlights the five flavors central to Chinese medicine. You will explore different plants in this unique garden and learn about their corresponding flavor and where they can be found in everyday life. Optional tasting samples will be available at each stop. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a better understanding of each of the five flavors and how to incorporate them into your daily routine. Please note that all are welcome on this tour, and those with food sensitivities are encouraged to avoid any samples that may cause them harm. This walking tour lasts approximately one hour and meets at the entrance to the Trees for Health Garden on Balboa Park’s West Mesa (on Balboa Dr. just north of Quince Dr.), every first Friday of the month at 10 a.m. For more information, contact visitor@balboapark.org or (619) 239-0512 x8. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram