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The legend continues... Sue Palmer & her Motel Swing Orchestra return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 261st installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences! Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! Sue Palmer - Piano, Vocals Liz Ajuzie - Lead Vocalist Steve Wilcox - Guitar Pete Harrison - Bass April West - Trombone, Vocals Jonny Viau - Saxophone Sharon Shufelt - Drums, Vocals About Sue Palmer Known world wide as "The Queen of Boogie Woogie", "The Sultana of Swing", and "The Lady Who Skates on the 88s", Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, has had a day named after her by the city of San Diego in 2008, and has won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. She has recorded over 12 albums under her own name, securing an international award from The International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis for Best Self Produced Album (Sophisticated Ladies). She was the beehive wearing music director and longtime pianist for blues diva Candye Kane, through the 90s, appearing on many of her albums, touring world wide (France, Germany, England, The Czech Republic, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, and more) as well as all over the US and parts of Canada. Sue has also toured Switzerland, Russia, The Netherlands, and Argentina under her own name. She had a radio show for 3 years on San Diego's local Jazz station KSDS 88.3FM, and now hosts a podcast called "The Motel Swing Happy Hour KSUE San Diego." ( suepalmer.com, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes) According to Claudia Russell, DJ Extraordinaire on KSDS 88.3FM, "When her heavily jeweled hands hit the 88s, you're in for a ride!" WATCH OUT: YOU may become a slave to the dance floor!! Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island/san-diego/live-music/sue-palmer-motel-swing-orchestra/july-17-2026 Sue Palmer on Facebook

Students are developing a chemical index that the public can use to better understand where the chemicals polluting the Tijuana River come from and what dangers they pose to their health.

“Dead, White and Blue” is made from 100% recycled film and filmmaker Mike Davis explains what that means.

Join us for a collaborative event that features Soul Sunday hosted at MCASD. This is an all-ages, family friendly music event consisting of a live DJ set and the Soul Sunday band. Soul Sunday is an intimate concert event thoughtfully curated on a Sunday of every month in San Diego, and it showcases local neo-soul, funk, and jazz artists. They aim to give exposure and create a platform for local artists to showcase their talents while paying them to play instead of vice versa. This philosophy, coupled with supporting local non-profits, allows Soul Sunday to foster community and grow the diverse culture of our fine city. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/soul-sunday-3-8 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

You’re invited to an afternoon full of travel inspiration. Meet and mingle with FROSCH Travel Advisors and our distinguished cruise, tour and hotel partners. Over hors d’oeuvres and wine, explore special promotions, new experiences and trending destinations to begin crafting your next luxurious getaway with FROSCH. Visit: https://www.froschvacations.com/events FROSCH by Chase Travel on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show returns to the historic Del Mar Fairgrounds, where the Show has been part of the community for 40+ years. It is a two-day extravaganza of demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services, exhibitors, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. The San Diego Spring Home Garden Show is Southern California’s largest Home Garden Show for several reasons: Face to Face interaction with hundreds of high quality home improvement contractors and garden experts. The Show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses, a San Diego County Show made for San Diegans. Visitors find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings—from the latest in appliances to garden lighting, from BBQ’s to security systems, from baths to sunrooms, Energy efficient lighting to Solar, even ADU options. It’s everything for the home inside and outside, and all in one place! In addition to a huge main hall where hundreds of exhibitors showcase the newest products and hottest trends, all at special low show prices where you can save hundreds or even thousands, and Exclusive Show offers, plus several unique home and garden features. To make your experience more enjoyable, there will be live entertainment and an available Bar. Admission to the Show is FREE for both Saturday and Sunday! New this Show, the first 1,000 guests each day receive a FREE tote bag * “The Garden Marketplace”—Shop at a grand nursery of the freshest plants for sale direct from San Diego area garden and non-profit plant societies, specialty growers and wholesalers at low Show prices. FREE horticultural advice from Master Gardeners. Plus, Face-to-Face meetings with some of San Diego’s top garden experts; gain priceless hands-on knowledge for your home projects, from landscaping to vegetable gardening and fruit trees. • Bargains!-- The San Diego Spring Home Garden Show is a home and garden shopper’s paradise. Special pricing is a big attraction for any homeowner looking for deep one-time-only savings. The Exhibitors offer an ideal opportunity to easily arrange for multiple bids on any home project, be it shutters, doors, windows, skylights, or hundreds of other essentials. Save TIME and MONEY! Show hours—Saturday, April 25 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for more information visit: www.springhomegardenshow.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for tips and last minute updates. Join our mailing list to keep in the know about upcoming Shows or Features.

The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.

The San Diego County Health and Safety Act would pay for infrastructure projects related to cross-border pollution.

School funding in California steers a lot to wealthy districts and to those with high-needs students. Those in the middle get a lot less.

A beloved annual cabaret-style concert series featuring exceptional guest artists, intimate performances, and a relaxed social atmosphere our audiences return for year after year. Note: this is an outdoor Concert Series and all tables are 4 tops. Unless you buyout a table, you may be seated with other guests. Ticket Options: Reserved table seating requires an additional purchase at restaurant of $74.95 per couple from the prix fixe dining experience: includes 2 entrees and 1 bottle of wine. Upgrades available. Single diners start at $52.95 for one entree and a glass of house wine. General Admission seating has no minimum purchase and includes access to a walk-up bar and elevated concessions. Featured Performers & Dates: Chris Newcomer: "Who’s that Woman?" - Sunday, July 26, 2026 • 7 p.m.