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Thousands of men in California are neither working nor in school. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called it a “crisis,” both for the labor market and for men’s mental health.

Andrew McIntosh, Violin and Curator Vicki Ray, Piano Matt Kline, Double Bass San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library present "Ten Million Flowers," an evening of immersive contemporary works curated by violinist and composer Andrew McIntosh. Music will include works by Takemitsu, Miller, McIntosh, and Von Schweinitz, performed by McIntosh on violin, Vicki Ray on piano, and Matt Kline on double bass. Andrew McIntosh Andrew McIntosh is a Grammy-nominated violinist, violist, composer, and baroque violinist who teaches at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). As a solo artist he has performed at the San Francisco Symphony’s SoundBox series, Miller Theatre in New York, REDCAT, and festivals and concert series across Europe and the United States. As a chamber musician he is a member of Wild Up, the Formalist Quartet, and Wadada Leo Smith’s Red Koral Quartet. As a composer he was described by Alex Ross in The New Yorker as “a composer preternaturally attuned to the landscapes and soundscapes of the West,” and recent commissions include works for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Calder Quartet, Yarn/Wire, and Ilya Gringolts. Vicki Ray Described as a “phenomenal and fearless” pianist, improviser, and composer, Vicki Ray is a leading champion of contemporary music. A founding member of Piano Spheres and head of keyboard studies at CalArts, she was the first recipient of the Hal Blaine Chair in Musical Performance. Ray has premiered countless works by today’s composers and has appeared at major international festivals, as well as on the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Green Umbrella series. Her recordings span a wide range, from Schoenberg’s "Pierrot Lunaire" to Reich’s "You Are (Variations)" and Cage’s "The Ten Thousand Things," which earned a 2013 Grammy nomination. Recent releases include Andrew Norman’s "Sonnets" with Nick Photinos, "YAR" with slide guitarist Scot Ray, and Daniel Lentz’s "River of 1000 Streams," named a Top 20 recording of 2017 by Alex Ross in The New Yorker. She also performs with the LA-based Partch Ensemble. Matt Kline Newly appointed Executive Director of San Diego New Music, Matt Kline brings a long-standing connection to the organization, having performed for nearly a decade as a double bassist, conductor, and composer. In addition to his work with SDNM, Kline has built an active career in contemporary music, performing with ensembles and at events such as Ensemble Modern, MusikFabrik, Monday Evening Concerts, and the Cabrillo Festival, and collaborating with composers including Krzysztof Penderecki, Eva-Maria Houben, Jürg Frey, and Wolfgang von Schweinitz. He holds a doctorate in music from UC San Diego, where his studies focused on contemporary performance, and he remains an active contributor to San Diego’s vibrant new music community. About San Diego New Music: San Diego New Music is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the public performance of notated music of the highest integrity and artistic caliber from the 20th and 21st centuries. We seek to advance the art form by promoting music composed with conceptual rigor, passionate energy and singular artistic vision. SDNM enriches the artistic culture of San Diego through the presentation of an annual concert series and the soundON Festival of Modern Music, and through fostering its resident performing ensemble, NOISE. In 1994, the only place in San Diego where you could hear an entire concert of 20th-century music was on a college campus. San Diego New Music pitched the idea of a concert series devoted to modern music and 20th-century classics at the Athenaeum. The concerts of modern music perfectly complement the exhibitions of modern art held in the Athenaeum’s galleries. In 1996, San Diego New Music presented its first season. The series was called "Noise at the Library," and the ensemble would later adopt the name, as well. San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum have been happily co-presenting concerts of new music ever since. For more information on the organization go to www.sandiegonewmusic.com. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Almost eight years after Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened on Broadway, Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the films, is now playing him as an adult onstage.

Vice President Vance's scathing remark came as he wrapped up an Israel trip, as the Trump administration attempts to keep up momentum on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

President Trump announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities amid pressure to address high consumer prices.

One incredible night, five New York Times bestselling historical fiction authors. Kate Quinn ("The Astral Library"), Stephanie Dray ("Becoming Madam Secretary"), Kristina McMorris ("The Girls of Good Fortune"), Allison Pataki ("It Girl"), and Madeline Martin ("The Secret Book Society") will come together to share the research, revelations, and hidden histories that bring their novels to life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the past through their collective expertise. After their discussion, a Q&A and book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of the newest release of one of the authors through Adventures by the Book. Please visit https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/history-hive-1-8-26/ for more information. Kate Quinn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction whose work spans ancient Rome, the Italian Renaissance, and most recently the 20th century with hits like "The Alice Network," "The Huntress," "The Rose Code," "The Diamond Eye," and "The Briar Club." A native of Southern California with degrees in Classical Voice from Boston University, she now lives in Maryland with her husband and rescue dogs. Her upcoming novel, "The Astral Library" (February 2026), offers a fantastical adventure inviting readers into a world where books become portals to new lives and limitless possibilities. Stephanie Dray is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author known for richly researched historical novels such as "The Women of Chateau Lafayette," "My Dear Hamilton," and "America’s First Daughter." Her award-winning work on the often-overlooked Founding Mothers has been translated into eight languages. Based in Maryland with her husband, cats, and a home full of history books, she recently released "Becoming Madam Secretary," about trailblazing labor secretary Frances Perkins, and will soon publish "A Founding Mother," an intimate portrait of Abigail Adams timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Kristina McMorris is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of ten historical works, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday and the international bestseller "The Ways We Hide," a top Target pick of 2022. A recipient of more than twenty national awards and a former television host who began her career at age nine, she now divides her time between San Diego and Oregon, where she’s raising two collegiate sons. Her latest novel, "The Girls of Good Fortune," explores family, identity, and buried histories tied to Portland’s mysterious Shanghai Tunnels. Allison Pataki is a New York Times bestselling author of numerous historical novels—including "Finding Margaret Fuller," "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post," and "The Queen’s Fortune"—as well as a memoir and children’s books, with her work translated into more than 24 languages. A former news writer and producer, she has contributed to major media outlets and appeared on national television programs. A Yale graduate and certified yoga instructor, she lives in New York with her family. Her forthcoming novel, "It Girl" (March 2026), chronicles the dramatic rise of America’s original “It Girl.” Madeline Martin is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and romance, including "The Booklover’s Library," "The Keeper of Hidden Books," and "The Librarian Spy," with her novels translated into more than 25 languages. Living in Florida with her family and two spoiled cats, she credits her love of history to her upbringing as an Army brat in Germany. Her newest release, "The Secret Book Society," a USA Today bestseller, transports readers to Victorian London for a tale of a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and brave women defying convention. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/historical-fiction-author-event-42662

The suspect in Saturday's Brown University shooting was discovered dead at a storage facility in New Hampshire. The same man is suspected in the fatal shooting of an MIT physics professor on Monday.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on the social platform X that, at Trump's direction, she is ordering the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to pause the program.

A new drama uses the real, gut-wrenching recordings of a call for help from Gaza to tell a harrowing and profound story.

In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and lasting influence! It is a truth (not) universally acknowledged that legendary author Jane Austen saw a lot of war and conflicts during her lifetime which greatly influenced the writing of her six novels. Why do we think of love and spend so much time with Jane Austen, even when she's not thinking of us? In this presentation, UCSD literature professor Lillian Lu takes a deep dive into Austen's famous style, free indirect discourse, and connects it to contemporary Asian diasporic adaptations of Austen's work. There will be a fun close reading exercise with the audience illustrating Austen's use of free indirect discourse and how her satire operates. Registration encouraged. Refreshments served. Dr. Lu is an Assistant Professor of Literature at UC San Diego, where she teaches classes about eighteenth-century Anglophone literature, the Gothic, and imperial culture. She’s also a fantasy writer, her debut novel is forthcoming in 2027. Visit mysdpl.org/austenevents for other Austen 250 events! San Diego Public Library on Instagram