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In a statement, Academy president David Rubin said Will Smith's behavior was unacceptable and harmful.

Since 1973, the La Mesa Oktoberfest has been attracting Oktoberfest revelers from across San Diego and Southern California for 3 free days of festive live music, including Oompa bands, tons of top-notch german food, and of course, steins filled to the brim with german and craft beer! After taking 2020 off from in-person celebrations, the Munich-inspired festivities will be returning to the La Mesa Village from Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3, as the quaint streets set the scene for the largest german celebration San Diego has to offer! La Mesa Oktoberfest is free, but why not go VIP?! Limited Hofbrauhaus VIP passes are available to enhance your free Oktoberfest experience ranging from $5 to $45 and include: • 2 biers • Commemorative stein • Flower crown or chicken hat • VIP entrance • And so much more! For more information on VIP experiences for the whole family, go to our Biergartens & Vip page. Check out this year's Oktoberfest full lineup of entertainment here! With live music, fun activities for people of all ages, and a craft fair with artisanal pieces of hand-made art throughout the whole weekend, La Mesa Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to create meaningful memories, enjoy the company of friends and family, and come together for an unbeatable free weekend in a German paradise in the heart of La Mesa! We highly encourage the use of public transportation to the La Mesa Oktoberfest as parking will be limited | See our transportation recommendations here.

A photographer and writer follow Ukrainian families whose lives have been upended by conflict since 2014. Their stories show an enduring will to live, even as war rages on around them.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is set to discuss at Tuesday's meeting establishing a regional film office intended to create new job opportunities and support San Diego film and arts.

Richard Blum, the husband of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 86.

The San Diego Book Crawl is an annual, multi-day event bringing together eleven of the region's independent bookstores, including Libélula Books and Co., a new Barrio Logan shop.

Join us for a fun, indoor, 21 and over painting class, as we paint “Purple Moon” while you sip on your favorite adult beverage at Carte Hotel. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by our fun and entertaining artist and instructor Darrin Fuller. Savor locally inspired cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails from Carte’s extensive menu. Food and beverage are purchased separately from your ticket price. You’re sure to enjoy a fun and creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece! All materials and supplies are provided. No experience is necessary. Date | Saturday, April 23 from noon to 3 p.m. Location | Carte Hotel Get tickets here! General admission is $45. Ages 21+ only. For more information, please visit paintingandvino.com/event/purple-moon-carte-hotel or call (855) 410-8330.

This weekend in the arts: Yo-Yo Ma comes to the Shell, TwainFest in Old Town, a pop-up exhibition at The Hill Street Country Club, a virtual book fest and The Rosin Box's contemporary ballet.

The beloved pop super-group Big Time Rush announced their forthcoming Forever Tour, produced by Live Nation and kicking off this summer in Washington, DC. Joining Big Time Rush on the road for select dates is special guest, recording artist, social media phenom and Big Time Rush super-fan, Dixie D’Amelio. Join the Big Time Rush on their first official tour since reuniting! Date | Friday, August 12 at 8 p.m. Location | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $34 to $850. For more information, please visit livenation.com/event/big-time-rush-forever-tour#event-info or call the venue at (619) 594-0234.

One of the biggest Afghan expat communities in the U.S. is in California's Bay Area. With the Taliban's return threatening artists in their homeland, Afghans in America are embracing activism.