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Andrew Leland started losing his sight 20 years ago. He's now legally blind, although he still has a narrow field of vision, which allows him to see about 6% of what a fully-sighted person sees.

United more by strategy than sound, the city's stars are fans-first nonconformists, who have often succeeded by doing the opposite of what the industry deems bankable.

"I Wasn't Always Famous" Duane Daniels One night only! Great music...great stories & great fun! Duane’s professional career has been non-stop for over 40 years. He has won the Drama-Logue Award, ACT Award, Patte Award, Blitz Award, The L.A Critics Association, LA Weekly and Garland Awards (Variety Magazine). San Diegans will remember him best as that Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Sweeney Todd, and his over 2,000 side splitting performances in Triple Espresso, a highly caffeinated comedy. Joining Duane is Steve Gouveia, also a veteran of San Diego stages. Steve is mostly known for his work as an actor in the original Broadway cast of the Tony award winning musical Jersey Boys.

To spread some holiday cheer, Salt & Straw and Teremana — the super-premium, small-batch tequila brand founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson — are hosting a boozy ice cream happy hour pop-up with milkshakes and affogatos. The boozy beverages will be served out of a custom ice cream cart parked inside of Salt & Straw in Little Italy [1670 India St] from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20. Tickets to the event are free, and each ticket allows guests to choose a sample sized version of one of the following: Boozy Eggnog Shake featuring Salt & Straw’s Dwanta’s Teremama Spiked Eggnog, a seasonal flavor named after Johnson’s festive holiday alter-ego “Dwanta Claus,” and inspired by his favorite holiday beverage. The flavor features rich, silky custard ice cream spiced with notes of oaky vanilla from Teremana’s Reposado tequila and a splash of amontillado sherry. For the boozy milkshakes, the ice cream is spiked with additional Teremana tequila and garnished with nutmeg Teremana Affogato with tequila and espresso poured over a scoop of Salt & Straw’s Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons ice cream — one of their most popular flavors featuring Guatemalan fleur de sel and ribbons of hand-burned caramel. Tickets for the event can be secured here. For every person who attends, Salt & Straw and Teremana will each donate $1 to World Central Kitchen. To note, guests must be 21+ to enter the event!

This event has been canceled Kona Kai Resort & Spa’s second annual "Fly Me to the Moon" New Year’s Eve Gala will be on Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., set in the Grand Point Loma Ballroom. This beloved resort will be ringing in the new year with a champagne cocktail welcome reception + hors d' oeuvres, delectable five-course dinner — featuring dishes like Tasmanian Trout, Wagyu filet and Curry creme fraiche — cash bar, dancing + live music and of course, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets (priced at $269/person or $499/couple) are available for guests 21+ and can be purchased using the Eventbrite link. Complimentary valet parking included. STAY SOCIAL! Facebook & Instagram

Come to the workshop to make a cozy Chunky Knit Blanket! We are now offering more styles to cuddle, our classic Chunky Knit Blanket and our {New} Chunky Herringbone Knit Blanket! We will guide you step-by-step through the hand knitting process to create one . This workshop requires no needles or knitting experience! PLEASE NOTE: Classic Chunky Knit Blanket comes with 5 skeins. Chunky Herringbone Knit Blanket comes with 6 skeins. You will be able to choose your yarn colors when you arrive for your workshop. We offer a selection of neutral colors (i.e gray, cream, and tan) along with a few other color choices. Colors may be limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Whether you’re a natural green thumb or you’re still just learning how to take care of a few houseplants, sustainable landscaping can be an intimidating undertaking! Join I Love A Clean San Diego as we break down the topic in our Sustainable Landscaping webinar on Thursday, January 19th from 5:00 – 6:00PM. This will be a great webinar for people with gardens and yards of all sizes, even potted gardens on a small balcony! We’ll focus on: Water conservation tips Yard erosion control Gardening habits to avoid or adopt Storage and disposal of fertilizers and pesticides Yard waste disposal through the new curbside organics recycling program Learn more about how engaging with our land intentionally helps to keep it healthy and sustainable! This event is free to attend and open to all. Please register to receive the link to join. A recording of the webinar and resources will be shared to all registrants after the event, so we encourage you to register even if the event timing doesn’t work for your schedule. We can’t wait to see you virtually on January 19th! Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

After surviving cancer and signing to Real Madrid, Linda Caicedo is making her mark at the World Cup.

New albums by Jon Batiste and Louis Cato arrive with high expectations. Both — as their experience leading led the band at Stephen Colbert's The Late Show has proved — are stellar live performers.

The Brooklyn-based composer talks about the artistic powers of her island homeland, writing scores for America's top orchestras and making music with plants.