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For months, Colleen Hoover and Emily Henry have occupied multiple spots on the New York Times paperback trade fiction bestsellers list. The success of these romance writers has been aided by Gen Z.

Eli Rosenbaum spent his career hunting down Nazis after World War II. Now, he will use those skills to seek out war criminals in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Every second and fourth Saturday at a walk-up clinic in National City, lowrider cars will greet patients and promote the opportunity to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the City Heights community and it’s leaders gather to discuss remodeling sections of El Cajon Boulevard. And, a preview of arts and cultural happenings this weekend.

Co-hosted by the Theatre Organ Society of San Diego Named 2017 organist of the year by the American Theatre Organ Society, Los Angeles native Jerry Nagano found his passion as an organist after attending a silent movie show. His musical education began at the age of 10, where he learned how to play the electric organ. He was able to receive training with Gaylor Carter who happened to be the organist in the silent film that sparked Jerry’s passion for organ playing. Jerry was the designated organist at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium playing their remarkable Moller Pipe organ throughout college. After graduation, Jerry became a staff member of the Stanford Theatre. For ten years he was the featured artist at the famed Ye Olde Pizza Joynt in the Bay Area, home of the "Wurlitzer in the Pizza Parlor" concept. Currently, Jerry juggles his musical life with a career in Computer System’s Engineering at Stanford.

Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo, a star in law enforcement circles, appears to be out of a job after six months. He's had a rocky tenure, clashing with city leaders who he says are meddling.

For 50 years Ballet Hispánico has been the leading voice, intersecting artistic excellence and advocacy, and is now the largest Latinx cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. With its bold and eclectic brand of contemporary dance, Ballet Hispánico has brought its exemplary artistry and passion for dance to more than three million people in 11 countries on three continents. The iconic New York City-based company will perform a trio of works from its celebrated repertoire: Vicente Nebrada’s "Arabesque" is an elegant suite of dances set to the music of Spanish composer, Enrique Granados. The piece is a lush contemporary ballet rooted in Spanish influences and traces of flamenco. In "Tiburones," choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa addresses the discrimination and stereotypes placed upon Latinx culture and the power the media has in portraying these themes by diminishing the voices of Latinx artists. "18+1" celebrates Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s 19 years as a choreographer. In a display of subtle humor and electric choreography, the movement merges with the playful rhythms found in Pérez Prado’s mambo music. For more information about the performance, visit https://artcenter.org/event/ballet-hispanico/

Lisa Loring will be remembered as a Hollywood icon for playing the gloomy Wednesday Addams at age 6. She went on to fill roles on As the World Turns and the Girl from U.N.C.L.E..

The Summer Sunset Live Music Series features local artists set to perform on the rooftop lounge, where patrons can enjoy the live music, cocktails and sunset views over the San Diego Bay. The performances are open to the public and each highlight a corresponding beverage partner to activate exciting giveaways and prizes. 6/25 - Clinton Davis On Saturday, June 25 traditional fingerstyle guitarist Clinton Davis will perform at Layover, the outdoor rooftop lounge and bar located on top of the InterContinental Hotel San Diego. An evening sponsored by Balcones Bourbon, guests can enjoy whiskey-centric cocktail specials and participate in complimentary giveaways from Balcones Distilling, while enjoying the sweet sounds of old-time folk from a fifth-generation Kentuckian. The event will run from 5pm until 8pm, prime time for guests to admire the sweeping sunset bay views, and is open to the public. 7/9 - TikiTronic On Saturday, July 9 Tiki-style 80s cover band TikiTronic will perform at Layover, the outdoor rooftop lounge and bar located on top of the InterContinental Hotel San Diego. An evening sponsored by Cutwater Rum, guests can enjoy tropical rum-centric cocktail specials and participate in complimentary giveaways of tiki mugs, sunglasses and more, while enjoying the sweet sounds of groovy, tropical old school hits. The event will run from 5pm until 8pm, prime time for guests to admire the sweeping sunset bay views, and is open to the public. 7/23 - Bruno Serrano Trio and Monette Marino On Saturday, July 23 Bruno Serrano Trio and world percussionist Monette Marino will perform at Layover, the outdoor rooftop lounge and bar located on top of the InterContinental Hotel San Diego. An evening sponsored by SouthNorte Brewing and Volcan Tequila, guests can sip on SouthNorte beer and Volcan Tequila drink specials, as well as participate in complimentary giveaways including prizes like giveaway hats and sunglasses. The event will run from 5pm until 8pm, prime time for guests to admire the sweeping sunset bay views, and is open to the public.

Homegrown Anti-Prom is the queer, experimental, and multi-generational prom that was never possible in school– here just in time for pride month. Doubling as an experimental electronic concert, the event features live performances by Tijuana-based electronic artist Surcarilita, and experimental producer Colloboh (Collins Oboh), alongside DJ sets by Maalbea, Onu Blu, and Victor Castañeda H. Visuals provided by VJ blunt diop (filmmaker and video artist kelechi agwuncha) and film installation by 2022 Sundance fellow Fox Maxy. The theme is “under the sea, into the sky”– prom-goers are encouraged to wear their weirdest and campiest interpretations of retrofuturist aliens, pirates, voyagers and planet jumpers. The event is a fundraiser for Homegrown Youth Collaborative, a cross-border and intergenerational collective growing an alternative space to learn, create, and imagine outside of the traditional education system in the San Diego and Tijuana borderlands. Please email admin@homegrownyouthcollab.com for any questions or concerns.

This weekend in the arts: a 21st birthday party (and exhibition) for Art Produce, Bodhi Tree Concerts, art meets science at La Jolla Historical Society, "The Garden" and Burn All Books + Teros.