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This was the year we lost actors Sidney Poitier, Angela Lansbury and Bob Saget, fashion titan André Leon Talley, artists Sam Gilliam and Claes Oldenburg and authors David McCullough and Hilary Mantel.

Orthodox Jews gathered in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, at the tomb of a rabbi who preached his vision of a joy-filled life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Meet the muralist behind some of the iconic art that decorates San Diego.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner says the start of middle age hit her "like a truck." As her friends got divorced and began dating again, she was inspired to write a novel — which she's adapted for the screen.

Al-Shabab forces killed eight civilians and trapped others before security forces stormed the Mogadishu hotel, killing the attackers and freeing around 60 people.

The Gaslamp Quarter is for Lovers! The Gaslamp Quarter provides the perfect setting for date night, Galantine’s, and Valentine’s celebrations. The romance starts early on Saturday, February 12 with a free Vintage Gaslamp Lovers photo opp from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 5th and J. On Monday, February 14 celebrate Valentine’s Day date night at one of many delicious options in the Gaslamp offering holiday specials. For more information, please visit gaslamp.org/valentines-day.

Padres Pedal the Cause is Curebound’s signature event, bringing together thousands of participants each year to raise money for collaborative cancer research. Hosted in partnership with the SD Padres, "Pedal" is San Diego’s most impactful fundraising experience with over $15 million raised to date to fund 78 innovative research grants in all types of cancer. You will be inspired by the energy and passion of the Pedal community made up of survivors, families and friends, doctors, scientists, children and volunteers – all of whom are determined to see cures in our lifetime. Date | Saturday, April 9 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location | PETCO Park Get tickets here! Individual participation rates: • Virtual race: $50 • Kids challenge: $40 • Coronad classic (25 miles): $125 • Olympic challenge (55 miles): $125 • The Century (100 miles | 88-mile option): $125 • Rooftop Spin Experience: $100 • 5K Walk/Run: $75 Team registration is also available. For more information, please visit curebound.org/padrespedal or call Corebound at (619) 314-5878.

A court's conviction against Aung San Suu Kyi leaves her with 33 years to serve in prison following a series of politically tinged prosecutions since her government was toppled in February 2021.

Designed for every woman, every age, and every body, the T9 Mermaid Series is more than a race: it’s a celebration of women’s movement. Whether you’re running your first 5K, working on a new half-marathon PR or tackling a tri, you can count on our kickass community supporting you every step of the way...and on some seriously sweet bling at the finish line. So grab a friend, the baby jogger, or just show up solo, and get ready to rise up and throw down—we’re waiting for you. Join us in this virtual celebration of Women's Day from March 6 to Match 13. Register here! $24 – No shirt, no medal, no necklace $29 – Choose one item: medal or necklace $34 – Just the shirt $39 – Choose two items: shirt + medal or shirt + necklace $44 – All the swag: shirt, medal, and necklace Registration includes all distances and events. Do one or do them all. For more information, please visit raceroster.com/events/2022/56208/international-womens-day-virtual-run-2022 or email info@mermaidseries.com.

VOCA Music continues its popular concert series, Happy Opera Hour, with Love is in the Air, an opera concert celebrating love! Enjoy an evening filled with favorite opera love arias, duets, and scenes paired with delicious wines in the beautiful atmosphere of historical Liberty Station. We are thrilled to have Sommptuous Selections curating the wines for the evening to perfectly complement the musical selections. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Featured artists includes: tenor Felipe Prado, baritone Matthias Villwock, and pianist Justin Gray, as well as VOCA Music founders soprano Diana Naatz and soprano Sandra Villwock. Proceeds and donations go to local youth music programs. Date | Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 6pm Location | Liberty Station Building 177 Purchase tickets here! $15-$35/person Things to know: -Sommptuous Selections will provide FOUR wine pairings from different regions of the world that complement the musical program. An expert sommelier will give brief introductions for each wine pairing (and non-alcoholic alternatives) highlighting how it complements each musical section. -General Admission Ticket includes ONE complimentary wine pairing. Additional drink pairings are available for purchase. -Show run time approximately 1.5 hours including a 20 minute intermission. -Doors will open at 5:15pm for the 6pm event. -FREE PARKING is available throughout Liberty Station. -All music is sung in original languages with projected English supertitles. -VOCA Music does not promote underage drinking. Proof of Identification is required for alcoholic beverages. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.vocamusic.org/event-details/love-is-in-the-air-2 VOCA Music Social Media: Facebook | Instagram