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“Stories From Home” is a series of dances embodying the oral traditions of Nuevomexicano, Chicano and Mexican American communities in the American Southwest. Choreographer Yvonne Montoya and a diverse cast of dancers draw upon personal histories as well as stories of ancestral knowledge. “Stories From Home” is a vessel for personal and specific tales, while also offering a broader look at various cultural traditions throughout the Southwest. The work addresses themes such as the Bracero Program, the creation of the atomic bomb in Northern New Mexico and illness related to U.S. government projects, the loss of language because of 1940s Americanization programs, the experience of the Sephardim people during and after the Spanish Inquisition, family, love and querencia. An artist meet-and-greet will take place March 10 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cross Cultural Center. CSUSM Students: FREE Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $5 Community: $10 Individuals with disabilities, who would like to attend this event, please call 760-750-8272 or email gjones@csusm.edu regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-from-home-tickets-1981610837358 CSUSM Cross Cultural Center on Instagram and Facebook

Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.

When you welcome The Rocky Horror Show to the Tiny Desk, it's only fitting to fill the audience with Frank-N-Furters, Magentas, Eddies, Riff Raffs, Brads, Janets, and various other creatures of the night.

Featuring members of Stick Men (King Crimson alums), this prog-rock powerhouse brings mind-bending musicianship and high-energy sound to the stage to the CCAE September 27. Tickets on sale now! Stick Men is a powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance. Tony Levin, renowned for his work with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, is one of the most recorded bass players in music history. His mastery of the Chapman Stick, from which the band takes its name, allows him to cover both bass and guitar parts simultaneously. Pat Mastelotto, drummer extraordinaire, is known for his tenure with King Crimson and chart-topping success with Mr. Mister. His unique setup combines acoustic drums with electronic elements, creating a rich tapestry of rhythms and textures. Markus Reuter rounds out the trio with his self-designed touch-style guitar, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on a stringed instrument. His innovative approach complements the group’s progressive sound. Stick Men’s music defies easy categorization, blending elements of Art Rock, Progressive Rock, and at times Progressive Meta. Their live shows are a testament to their improvisational prowess, featuring extended jams that showcase each member’s virtuosity. The band also pays homage to their King Crimson roots by performing select pieces from that legendary group’s catalog. Stick Men continues to evolve and push the boundaries of progressive rock. Their unique instrumentation and combined centuries of experience make for an unforgettable live experience that will captivate audiences and leave them in awe of the trio’s musical mastery. Stick Men on Facebook / Youtube

During Comic-Con, Hilton San Diego Bayfront is bringing the convention excitement beyond the exhibit hall with limited-time themed food, beverages, and interactive experiences available throughout the hotel. Guests can enjoy Comic-Con-inspired specialty dishes at Hudson & Nash, a themed taco menu at Pool Club featuring creative offerings like Deep Sea Dasher Fish Tacos, Crimson Horn Angus Steak Tacos, and The Nacho Nova Loaded Nachos, plus comic-inspired cocktails, mocktails, and family-friendly drinks at Odysea Lounge. The hotel's Starbucks will also offer exclusive, limited-edition beverages inspired by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, including the Wonka Bar Iced Caramel Latte, Turning Violet Mango Dragon Refresher, and Golden Ticket Tropical Guava Refresher. Visitors can also stop by the hotel's Super Fan Photobooth in the lobby to capture a shareable Comic-Con memory with friends and family. Whether you're fueling up before heading to the convention, taking a break with waterfront tacos and cocktails, or simply looking for a fun Comic-Con-themed stop, Hilton San Diego Bayfront offers experiences for fans of all ages just steps from the San Diego Convention Center. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Instagram

Celebrate Small Business Saturday and enjoy a festive fall weekend outdoors at the San Diego Made Holiday Market happening on Saturday, November 28, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 29, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Liberty Station’s NTC Park. This two-day outdoor festival celebrates the creative community and small businesses in San Diego with over 130 local vendors, live music, delicious food and drinks, seasonal activities, and more. This family-friendly event is a great way to shop small and explore one-of-a-kind items for yourself and loved ones in time for the holiday season. Children 10 and under get in for free, and there is a $5 entry fee for adults to support the San Diego Made 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Be sure to grab a scavenger hunt card at the entrance to participate and receive a free handmade gift (while supplies last)! November 28 is Small Business Saturday, making the Holiday market an ideal time to shop directly from local makers and support the artistic community. San Diego Made Markets on Facebook / Instagram

MADRE CUMBIA—a historic collaboration between Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, Fruko, and Carmelo Torres. More than an album, Madre Cumbia brings together the living roots of Colombian cumbia with the artists who have carried, transformed, and preserved its legacy across generations. From the ancestral sounds of the gaitas and drums to the accordion of the sabanas and the electric bass that helped redefine tropical music, this record celebrates the full arc of cumbia's evolution. La Diabla: Born from the San Diego–Tijuana borderlands, La Diabla delivers a gritty, rebellious take on northern cumbia. Blending Colombian, Mexican, and Chicano influences with the raw energy of garage and punk, the group transforms cumbia sonidera and norteña traditions into a powerful, dance-floor-filling sound. REZA is a San Diego brass-and-percussion project bringing cumbia into the streets. Fusing Afro-Indigenous percussion, tropical brass, Colombian rhythms such as cumbia and porro, and the explosive energy of a New Orleans street band, REZA creates a communal, high-energy celebration built for dancing. Bad Vibes Good Friends on Facebook / Instagram

In welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing in May for a summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to find an answer to the question of whether China and the U.S. would be able to overcome the Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major country relations. After two days of intense conversation, the two leaders offered a tentative “yes,” proposing to create a new era of what they called “constructive strategic stability.” Following in the tradition of Susan Shirk, who insists on asking difficult questions and challenging conventional wisdom, the political scientist Graham Allison will devote this lecture to examining both the promise and the limits of that vision. Presider: Meghan O’Sullivan, Director, The Belfer Center; Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School Speaker: Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, Harvard Kennedy School ------------------ This public lecture is organized by the 21st Century China Center (21CCC) at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. For more information about this and other 21CCC events, please visit china.ucsd.edu.

Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Rafael Payare, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello ELGAR: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 BERLIOZ: 'Symphonie fantastique,' Op. 14 This concert pairs two masterpieces written at opposite ends of their composers’ careers: Elgar’s elegiac Cello Concerto and Berlioz’s audacious "Symphonie fantastique." Edward Elgar’s concerto, composed in 1919 as the shadow of World War I lifted, stands as his final great work. Gone is the imperial grandeur of his earlier music; in its place is intimacy and reflection. Written in the quiet of the English countryside – where distant gunfire from France was still faintly audible – the concerto mourns loss yet affirms the power of music to heal. Today, it remains one of the most beloved works in the cello repertoire, and Alisa Weilerstein continues its long tradition of great interpreters. Nearly a century earlier, a fearless young Hector Berlioz shocked Paris with his "Symphonie fantastique" (1830). This revolutionary work broke every rule of symphonic form, telling the feverish, semi autobiographical tale of a tormented artist haunted by love, opium dreams, and visions of his own execution and demonic revels. With astonishing imagination and orchestral innovation, Berlioz expanded the possibilities of musical storytelling. Together, these two works rise from personal passion – one inward and elegiac, the other wild and visionary – revealing music’s ability to express both the deepest grief and the most fantastic imagination. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Divas of the 70s Vintana Wine + Dine Cabaret: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. Diversionary Theatre Cabaret: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Join San Diego favorites Eileen Bowman, David McBean, and EY Washington for Divas of the 70s, a vibrant cabaret celebrating the legendary voices that defined a generation. Inspired by the iconic singers of the 1970s who shaped their musical journeys, this heartfelt concert is a love letter to the artists who influenced them as performers. With powerful vocals, nostalgic favorites, and undeniable stage chemistry, Divas of the 70s brings the spirit and sound of the decade to life in an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and timeless hits. Mosaic Theatricals on Facebook / Instagram