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Jim Gaffigan at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on Sunday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. Jim Gaffigan is a five-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, two-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. Click here for more details!

This weekend in the arts: Mahler, Ravel and Moya at The Shell, 'Shutter Sisters' opens at The Old Globe, eclectic outdoor music and more.

Distance learning during the pandemic has only worsened the achievement gap between students from marginalized communities and those growing up in privilege. But could there be some long-term benefits to this experience? Meanwhile, a full look at the recall efforts against Governor Gavin Newsom as recall leaders say they have enough signatures. Plus, weekend preview with KPBS’ Arts Calendar Editor.

Five years on, survivors of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history are still struggling with the psychological and physical fallout.

The founding father of American punk and a fixture in the 1970s New York rock scene died Saturday as the result of a brief illness.

Music educator, composer, arranger, and jazz saxophonist Chaz Cabrera prepares a special evening of music featuring selected jazz repertoire and original compositions. The original compositions include “Nova,” a contemporary jazz piece that explores lush chords and a simple melody; “A Touch of Silver,” an homage to Cabrera’s favorite composer Horace Silver; and “On Dusk Drive,” a tune that takes listeners back to the street where Cabrera’s musical career began. Cabrera will also choose various selections from the composers who most influenced him, such as Horace Silver, Bobby Timmons, and more.  This program features a jazz quartet with Nakul Tiruviluamala (piano), John Murray (bass), David Sullivan (drums), and Chaz Cabrera (saxophone).  Date | Friday, October 29 at 7 p.m. Location | The Museum on Making Music Get tickets here! General admission: $20 The San Diego Sound Project concert series highlights emerging groups or artists within the San Diego region and been made possible in part by The Conrad Prebys Foundation. The Museum's live stream capabilities were enhanced thanks to a grant from the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office. For more information, please visit the Museum of Making Music webpage or call (760) 438-5996.

New indie film opens at Digital Gym Cinema.

Members of the San Diego Symphony and FF Collective are partnering with a Ukrainian refugee flutist to perform a benefit concert to fund relief efforts for 60 members of Ukraine’s premier youth orchestra who are displaced in Poland because of the war in their home region. Admission is free, with all donations going to the Youth Academic Symphony Orchestra of Kharkiv and Doctors Without Borders work in Ukraine. The family-friendly concert features Ukrainian music, and will be an hour long. Participants include the San Diego Symphony, FF Collective, Artonic Quartet, the San Diego Cello Foundation and Uktranian flutist Daria Hudymemko, of the the Lviv National Philharmonic. Hudymemko was an exchange scholar at a university in the U.S. when Russia invaded Ukraine, and has been unable to return to her home and orchestra. Program Details: The program features the following works by Ukrainian composers: Lyudmyla Shukailo: Aquarelle Reinhold Glière: Selections from Duets op. 39 Ukrainian Folk Songs, arranged for piano and voice Skoryk: Melody Lynsento: Scherzo from Trio for two violins and viola Silvestrov: Bagatelle op.1, no.3 Lyatoshyns'ki: Ukranian Quintet Allegro Risoluto Silvestrov: Prayer for Ukraine Related links: More information About the FF Collective

In honor of the 25th anniversary of Biggie Smalls' passing we hear from artists about the impact of his ‘Ready to Die’ album. Plus we talk to show promoter 60East about what it’s like throwing live shows in the pandemic. Music: • Odessa Kane & Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens - Gimme the Loot (freestyle) Guests: • Joey “60 East” Atilano https://www.sixtyeast.net/ • Wackoe Vincent Enriquez • DJ Alex Lopez https://supremedjent.com/ Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Score Producer)

Susan G. Komen’s new and improved annual More than Pink Walk in San Diego will be held in-person on Sunday, November 7 at Balboa Park (Corner of 6th Ave. and Laurel St.), with exciting interactive activities after the walk for all guests and participants. The signature fundraising event will begin with an opening ceremony at 7:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 8 a.m. Afterwards, participants are invited to take part in fun and exciting activities, from music to health screenings, food trucks and more for the entire community to enjoy. The event this year will be more interactive. It brings not only a new name, the More than Pink Walk - but a new format as well. Susan G. Komen will focus on bringing together an empowered community for a fresh experience in a new location in Balboa Park. REGISTER NOW Participants will have several areas of engagement including pre and post walk yoga sessions, multiple food trucks offering a variety of cuisines, Ford display vehicles, exclusive tour and viewing of mammogram screening techniques and procedures, team and individual photo opportunities and backdrops, and immersive art installations. Susan G. Komen’s Hope Village provides current patients, Survivors, and Thrivers (those living with metastatic breast cancer) with special self-care demonstrations, massage services, and free food to honor and celebrate their personal journeys. The Pillars area showcases Komen’s initiatives in research, critical patients care, community programs, and policy and advocacy. In addition, community leaders in breast cancer related fields will provide presentations and demonstrations on topics ranging from Breast Cancer 101 to how families and friends can support patients and survivors on their journey. The Walk will raise the financial resources needed to fund life-saving research investments, raise public awareness, and support folks fighting breast cancer. By uniting under one cause, Komen has been able to make an immense impact. They have raised more than $2 billion to date, with 80 cents or more of every dollar going directly to research, screening services, local healthcare, financial assistance, and support services. Currently, $988 million has been invested in research, more than any other non-profit. Parking & Event Map Susan G. Komen is on Facebook + Instagram + follow @SusanGKomen on Twitter