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Looking for a way to give back and celebrate the season with gratitude and connection? Share a meaningful experience with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend. Join Zen Soul Balance and a group of talented sound artists and musicians for a 90-minute sound healing session inside the breathtaking St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. Set against the stunning backdrop of the cathedral’s architecture and candlelit ambiance, this wellness experience is a soulful invitation to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself in community. Experience the synergy of masterful sound artists, musicians, and healers as they blend crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, didgeridoo, handpan, chimes, stringed instruments, and other therapeutic sounds to create a profoundly restorative journey. Get a sneak peek! Check out our highlights video on YouTube for a glimpse into this amazing experience @ZenSoulBalance Cathedral of Light is more than a personal healing experience – it’s a call to community care. In support of our unsheltered neighbors, we’re hosting a donation drive to benefit Alpha Project for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities through work, recovery, and support services. Want to make a bigger impact? Bring essential items to donate and receive priority seating at the event. See their wish list items below. Support Our Unsheltered Neighbors: As a thank you, guests who bring donations to support our neighbors transitioning from homelessness will receive early entry and priority seating. Your generosity will directly support Alpha Project’s mission to bring lasting change to the lives of those transitioning from homelessness in San Diego. Thank you for helping us make a difference! Please bring your generous donations, including the following: - Toiletry items: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner, body soap, chapstick, body lotion, hairbrush & comb, feminine hygiene products - Clothing (new or gently used): yoga pants, sports bras, tank tops, pajamas, new underwear & socks, casual clothing, shoes - Art supplies: pens, journals, or spiral notepads - Blankets, backpacks, duffel bags, fanny packs - Healthy non-perishable snacks: protein bars, granola bars, travel-size nuts, water bottles Meet Our Featured Artists: - Melissa Chu: Cellist – Resonating heartstrings with celestial sound - Chris Juan: Spiritual Musician – Uplifting spirits through sacred sound - Cindy Cuccia: Sound Practitioner – Exploring the frontiers of sound and consciousness - Teri Wilder: Sound Practitioner – Harmonizing body, mind, and spirit - Jon Freeman: Sound Practitioner – Joyful messenger of good vibrations - Katerina Rini: Vocalist / Sound Practitioner – Channeling the divine through voice and sound - Jeny Dawson: Sound Practitioner – Weaving sonic tapestries to transport and transform Benefits of Sound Healing: - Reduces stress and anxiety - Balances and clears the mind - Lowers heart rate and blood pressure - Supports mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being - Triggers the brain to chemically release natural opiates - Engages the parasympathetic nervous system, initiating calm and peace Beginner friendly, open to all levels and no experience necessary. Zen Soul Balance on Facebook / Instagram

Rafael Payare, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello San Diego Symphony Orchestra GABRIELA ORTIZ: "Dzonot" R. STRAUSS: "Ein Heldenleben," Op. 40 The legendary Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz writes music of terrific and visceral energy and notable melodic sweetness, and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to be taking part in these performances of her new cello concerto Dzonot, specially written for our very own Alisa Weilerstein. Ortiz is well-known not only for the deep connection to Latin American folk-music in her compositions, but also for her passionate concern for the vulnerable and fragile environment of our planet. In this concerto, she was inspired by the "cenotes", the vast and world-famous limestone sinkholes in Mexico, which are like underground worlds all their own, with their own rivers, lakes, and plant and animal life. The orchestra pairs this new work with one of the most famous, sumptuous and outrageous orchestral scores of all time, Richard Strauss’s "Ein Heldenleben" (A Hero’s Life) in which the composer mockingly and laughingly portrays himself as a lone hero fighting against the petty world of music critics and small-minded enemies, before turning in almost cinematic detail to his home love-life with his wife Pauline, and at the end setting out into the mountains for a spot of rest and recreation. An orchestral treat and one of the funniest pieces in the symphonic repertoire! San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Knowing how to establish mood is essential to good writing. Hook readers early through the expression of believable feelings and a well-established mood. The best tools to create mood and atmosphere are simple literary elements. We will explore them in this three-hour workshop and write from prompts to try them out and build new stories. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

A woman with a terminal diagnosis asks her husband to leave the house in Ann Packer's new novel. Some Bright Nowhere is an absorbing book about end-of-life care and what the living owe the dying.

Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.

"Going Dutch" is the comedy show where you submit your messiest dating questions and two comedians “split the check” trying to answer them — oversharing personal stories, dragging each other, and attempting to fix your love life like it’s a group project no one asked for. North County, we’re coming for your dating problems. Stand-up + dating advice + craft beer = chaos we proudly endorse. Featuring Kane Holloway and Connor Castello as your host as well as hilarious comics from around Southern California. Come thirsty. Leave emotionally confused. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/going-dutch-comedy-tickets-1696295538619?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Weir Beer Company on Instagram

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

Is it a red flag if a couple has separate beds? What about separate bank accounts? Therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile says ignoring relationship norms can actually make a partnership stronger.

A new survey of centenarians finds a growing number of people living to 100 have prioritized healthy habits. Here's how exercise, social connection and positivity play a role in aging well.

The incoming mayor of New York City has had a volatile relationship with President Trump. They recently had a surprisingly cordial meeting. New Yorkers say they are still feeling on edge.