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"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history.  A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga, all with their personal blessings.  His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200.  Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role. VIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour Packages are available for this show. Follow this link for more information on VIP packages. --- Special Guest Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times), has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle, Nick Offerman, Jack Black, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).  Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Be advised that this concert will contain strobe lighting elements. "Weird Al" Yankovic on Facebook / Instagram

Sunday, July 12, 2026. Gates open Noon-7:30 p.m. A family friendly FREE event. Marie Widman Park 6715 Imperial Ave, San Diego (Between Woodman St & 68th St) Free Shuttles Shuttles will be available from the 62nd St. Trolley station and along Imperial Ave from 61st-65th St Plenty of food, vendors, and activities for the entire family. Our Host Dominic Malone Entertainment Dub Testament Geminelle Kalil Nash Lenny “Fuzzy” Rankins Festival DJs Dauché Almondeyez Visit: https://www.sdblackacd.org/events/music-festival SD Black Arts + Culture District on Instagram

The Fair this week will feature a number of activities to help celebrate America250. Fair guests can watch military artist Joe Pisano continue creating Lady Liberty, a 20-foot-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty crafted from approximately 80,000 drywall screws. The large-scale work will come to life piece by piece throughout the event, offering visitors a rare opportunity to witness Pisano’s distinctive process up close. On Thursday, the Fair’s Home Arts & Hobby exhibit will host an American Heritage Quilt Block Contest. On Independence Day — Saturday — the Fair will feature a Fourth of July parade at 2 p.m. led by the Grand Marshal, Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat. Fairgoers can wave along as Marine Band San Diego, the Euphoria Brass Band, and other entertainers bring star-spangled fun to life. At 7 p.m., Brownies & Lemonade will bring EDM acts to the Chevrolet Paddock Stage. At 7:30, Marine Band San Diego will perform on the Grandstand stage, with the annual Fair fireworks spectacular following at approximately 9 p.m. The full daily schedule and more information about the final five days of the Fair can be found at sdfair.com/events.

The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information. Comey's lawyers immediately dismissed the effort as invalid and outside the time limit.

First, joining other institutions like Southwestern College, the South San Diego County-based district hosted its first ever graduation ceremony in Tijuana. Then, we'll tell you why riders on San Diego’s public transit system could soon be paying more for a ride. Also, as a warning to our audience, we bring you a story centered around suicide prevention. And, a new deportation effort has now made its way to San Diego bringing up questions around due-process.

Like much of Rachel Cusk's work, Life of M is driven by her concern with conditions that impede self-definition -- for writers, artists, and women in particular.

FOUNDRY is coming to SPIN Nightclub in San Diego this Sunday, September 13! Join Julian Gray + Adam Stark for an afternoon of progressive electronic music, local talent, and a unique live producer showcase. EVENT DETAILS Sunday, Sept. 13 3–9 p.m. SPIN Nightclub — 2028 Hancock St, San Diego 2 rooms of music 7 DJs + producer contest winner LINEUP - Julian Gray - Adam Stark - Sysdemes - Compact 33 - Kosmocentric - Tluxx - Zeraph FOUNDRY Producer Contest Winner PRODUCERS: SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC FOUNDRY is also giving producers the opportunity to submit an original track and hear it played on SPIN’s sound system while Julian Gray + Adam Stark listen and provide live feedback. At the end of the session, one standout producer will be selected to play the closing DJ set that night. No follower counts. No popularity contest. Let the music speak. Tickets + producer submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAPXdAd0g7ByAPa5D9ZRzSe1m--l7KIxSzW7ctRPn-XhiJNw/viewform Come for the music, discover new artists, support San Diego’s electronic music community, and maybe even hear your own track on the system. FOUNDRY | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 3–9 p.m. | SPIN Nightclub Supported locally by Trancension.

Coral reefs are under threat right now due to abnormally warm ocean temperatures. Scientists are studying the healthiest reefs in the world in search of ways to help all reefs with climate change.

Funcionarios electorales locales en todo el estado California han expresado su preocupación y frustración después de recibir cartas del Departamento de Justicia en las que se exige que los escrutadores de condado pongan en custodia las boletas que el gobierno federal cree que fueron enviadas a extranjeros no ciudadanos antes de las elecciones de mitad de mandato.

Los votantes brasileños le han negado a la derecha resurgente de América Latina su premio máximo, al cortar una racha de siete victorias presidenciales conservadoras consecutivas en 18 meses.