Search results for

When it comes to wage theft, one thing to watch out for is employers withholding sick days. In other news, students in the San Diego Unified School District are back in school. Plus, in 2019, Renee Westbrook won best solo performer for her San Diego International Fringe Festival show “Shelter,” and this Friday in Los Angeles, she’ll perform it again.

Celebrate the holidays at the San Diego History Center in the heart of Balboa Park featuring Poinsettia! San Diego’s connection to the World’s Favorite Holiday Flower. Also, visit “Aloha Vaqueros,” an exciting new exhibit that takes visitors on a captivating journey through the cultural fusion of San Diego, California, Mexico, and Hawaii’s cowboy traditions. Discover how San Diego’s vaqueros helped shape Hawaii’s paniolos, or “Hawaiian cowboys,” and learn about the enduring legacy of ranching and land stewardship that still influences modern-day San Diego, Mexico, and Hawaii. Immerse yourself in this rich history of shared traditions, cross-border connections, and the vibrant cowboy culture that continues to define our region today! San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Lightscape at the San Diego Botanic Garden is back for another dazzling year this winter! Merging nature and art, the enchanting, after-dark experience features spectacular sights with eye-catching artistic installations from international artists that come alive at night with color, imagination, and sound. Tickets are selling fast, reserve your spot today! For more information, visit sdbg.org/lightscape. Nov. 15, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025 *Closed select weekdays and holidays including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day Frequently Asked Questions San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Jason Isbell sings about his split from musician Amanda Shires on his latest album Foxes in the Snow. "What I was attempting to do is document a very specific time where I was going through a lot of changes," he says.

Ticket Price: $21 advanced / $24 day of show / $37 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office) Visit: Betamaxx Betamaxx on Instagram and Facebook

Gather with family and friends at Bronze Bird for delicious Thanksgiving Day dining in Downtown San Diego. The 3-course prix fixe menu features traditional holiday dishes and seasonal So-Cal cuisine. Menu selections include a savory Autumn vegetable and wild rice soup; roasted turkey breast with herbed stuffing and rosemary garlic mashed potatoes; pan seared halibut with smoked celery root puree; and for dessert, a decadent pecan walnut tartlet topped with coffee Chantilly. Reservations are recommended. Starter: Wild Rice and Autumn Vegetable Soup - Garnished with Fried Chickpeas OR Bitter Greens & Grapefruit Salad - Arugula, Frisée, Endive, Pink Grapefruit, Marcona Almonds, Green Goddess Dressing Entrée: Roasted Turkey Breast, Herbed Stuffing, Spiced Cranberry Sauce, Gravy, Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots & Parsnips OR Pan Seared Halibut, Smoked Celery Root Purée, Shaved Fennel Parsley Slaw, Lemon & Chive Cream Sauce Dessert: Pecan Walnut Tartlet OR Pumpkin Cheesecake The 3-Course Bronze Bird Thanksgiving Dinner is $55 per person. Tax and gratuity are additional. A limited a la carte menu including Kids Menu will also be available. Thanksgiving dinner parking validation provided for Westin Gaslamp valet. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1231666&restref=1231666&experienceId=368017&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

Feast on fall favorites like our Wild Berry Ricotta Cheese Blintz, Harbor Banks Smoked Salmon, and other classic Thanksgiving fare, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on November 28, 2024! Visit: Thanksgiving Brunch at Humphreys SoCal Dining & Music Humphrey's Restaurant on Instagram and Facebook

ARLO Thanksgiving Buffet will be a deliciously festive dining experience either inside or on the patio. $90 per person, $38 per child 12 years old and under. Tax and gratuity are not included. Parking is free with validation. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1080838&restref=1080838&experienceId=358557&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared Arlo San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

From the KPBS arts newsletter: The San Diego Asian Film Festival celebrates 25 years this year, and in addition to an excellent lineup of films, there are several free programs. With "Free Films at 4," any weekday 4 p.m. screening is free (these are all shorts programs). The high school program, Reel Voices, also holds a free screening Nov. 10. Plus, all high school-aged youth and younger are free for all screenings, if tickets are still available at the door. The festival runs Nov. 7-16 at Regal Edwards Mira Mesa, San Diego Natural History Museum and MOPA@SDMA. $12-$215. —Julia Dixon Evans from the organizers: The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is San Diego’s premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema. Founded in 2000, the festival has grown to become the largest exhibition of Asian cinema in the western United States, and has showcased everything from future classics like Bong Joon-ho’s Memories of Murder (US Premiere) to luminary independent work like Patrick Wang’s award-winning In the Family (North American Premiere). Each year, the festival brings West Coast, North American, and World premieres of films from around the world to San Diego and gives audiences unique opportunities to discover international cinema. This year, the 25th edition of SDAFF will showcase 170+ films from 35+ countries, in 35+ languages from November 7-16, 2024. More information: View the schedule here View the films and trailers by section here View the special event listings here

Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in the first attempt to adapt the blockbuster video game for the big screen. And Pedro Pascal returns in a real-life inspired Bay Area anthology with a lot going on.