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On Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Warwick's, in partnership with Book Passage, Book Soup, Third Place Books and Rakestraw Books, present will host Harlan Coben as he discusses his new book, "The Match," in conversation with Kristin Hannah. Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-five languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries with seventy-five million books in print worldwide. Date | Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6 p.m. Location | Virtual Link Purchase tickets here! $29-$33/person His books have earned the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards, and many have been developed into Netflix Original Drama series, including his adaptations of The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good and The Woods. His newest adaptation for Netflix, Stay Close, premiered on December 31, 2021 and stars Cush Jumbo, James Nesbitt, and Richard Armitage. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.warwicks.com/event/coben-2022

NPR's Scott Simon ponders a diminishing and vanishing election year tradition: candidate debates.

A court hearing on Wednesday was the final chance for interested parties to sway CPUC commissioners before they vote on new solar rules in December.

"The Buses Are Coming" is an exhibition from the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, held at Quartyard. The outdoor exhibit is on view Friday Jun. 17 through Sept. 7, 2022, featuring photography, video, sound, interviews, even augmented reality about the Freedom Riders during the Civil Rights Movement. Opening reception is Friday, Jun. 17 from 5-9 p.m. From the organizers: The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art invites you to join us for the national opening and programming activities events celebrating the photographic exhibit “The Buses Are Coming.” The exhibit and all events take place at the Quartyard. Consider riding the San Diego Trolley to the events (Park and Market Station). Related events: Friday, June 17, 2022, 5-9 p.m. Opening Night, for "The Buses Are Coming" exhibit. Event will include live performances by the Scan-Harbor Elite Youth Ensemble, from NYC and a performance of the Freedom Rider's Musical, by San Diego based creatives Richard Allen, and Taran Gray. Thursday, July 21 & Friday, July 22, 2022, 2-9 p.m. SDAAMFA is pleased to collaborate with Lawanna Richardson, Founder of Afrofuturism Lounge to bring the Afrofuturism lounge, "Freedom Riders for the Future" to The Quartyard. Admission: Please register to attend at AfroCon.net Friday, August 5, 2022, 4-7 p.m. Get an early start to the weekend. SDAAMFA invites you to a music infused Happy Hour (No-host bar) with four of San Diego's favorite DJ's; Brian Matthews, DJ Artistic, DJ Kandu, and DJ Kool T. Sunday, August 28, 2022, 4-5:30 p.m. Yolanda Franklin, Executive Artistic Director of Common Ground Theatre presents "A Poetic Tribute to the Freedom Riders. Come and experience the works of Nikki Giovanni, Gwendolyn Brooks, Amiri Baraka, and others. Thursday, September 1, 2022, 5-7:30 p.m. Bring a friend to the exhibit and enjoy one of San Diego's favorite smooth jazz guitarist, Elliot Lawrence. Related links: San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art on Instagram Quartyard on Instagram

Imran Khan, who claims he was ousted in a conspiracy involving the U.S., was injured when a gunman opened fire on his convoy in Punjab province. One of his supporters was killed and nine others hurt.

Singer-songwriter Margo Price opens up about the raw, real-life inspirations for her new album, Strays, which she wrote after taking psychedelic mushrooms.

On Super Bowl Sunday we'll be celebrating at NOLA on 5th with the first Crawfish Boil of the season! We'll have our regular brunch starting at 10 a.m., with the first crawfish coming out at 2 p.m. and continuing throughout the game. Purchasing a ticket in advance guarantees you a 1.5 pound portion of crawfish dressed with corn, sausage, potatoes, and Cajun seasoning, regardless of when you arrive. You will also enjoy all you can eat red beans and rice, gumbo, and jambalaya, from 2 p.m. until an hour past the end of the Super Bowl! Plus, you'll get a drink ticket good for any of our drafts, well cocktails, or house wines. Additional helpings of crawfish will be available for purchase while supplies last. We'll have Super Bowl squares, liquor and beer tastings, and some fun games to play. Looking forward to seeing you! Visit NOLA on 5th on Facebook + Instagram

Despite laws that say mental health care should be paid for on a par with other medical care, health insurance stopped covering the care a suicidal teen needed before she was stable.

José González is in a class by himself, he is one of the most exciting and in-demand touring artists working today. Whether appearing alone with his guitar or with a 20-piece orchestra, or with his band The Brite Lites, or choosing between duo and trio formats, his performances are never merely shows – they are events. And González has every intention of continuing this tradition as he prepares his fully solo tour in support of the eagerly awaited release of his fourth studio album, LOCAL VALLEY. The album finds González once again armed with just a handful of nylon-stringed Spanish guitars, yet this time, technology did creep into the proceedings. He arrives to San Diego this spring! Date | Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Location | Balboa Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $31 to $100. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/jose-gonzalez or call (619) 615-4000.

Yiddishland California presents a Jewish musical cabaret by Lisa Fishman featuring Yiddish, English, and Ladino songs – many with new English lyrics. In an eclectic show that takes you from upbeat, Klezmer-style tunes, Yiddish Theater hits, and comic ditties to heartfelt ballads, romantic love songs, and re-imaginings of old classics, Lisa takes the audience on an entertaining musical, theatrical, and emotional journey. This show is open to all! Singer, actor, musician and songwriter, Lisa Fishman, most recently played Bobe Tsaytl (aka: “Grandma Tzeitl”), as well as understudied Golde, Yente and Sheyndl, in the Off Broadway hit, “Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish directed by Academy Award winner, Joel Grey. Originally from Chicago and having lived in LA and New York City for the past two decades, Lisa has had a diverse career that has taken her from Klezmer bands to Musical Theater to Yiddish Theater to work in Rock, Pop, Jazz and Folk Music, Children’s Television, Voice Over and more. She is known for being one of the lead singers of Chicago’s renowned Maxwell Street Klezmer Band for many years, as well as starring in numerous productions with NYC’s National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene. She has performed around the world, appeared on recordings and television, shared the stage with many luminaries from the world of Theater and Jewish Music, and recently provided the voice for a new dancing plush toy called “My Yiddishe Bubbie” that can be found at Bed, Bath and Beyond! Lisa has a deep passion for Jewish music and loves being able to share it with others. For the convenience of our international audience, this show will be both in-person and live on Zoom When: Saturday April 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m. PST