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The international jazz festival returns for its second year and brings together jazz luminaries from the border region. Plus, how one play explores the transition to parenthood. Then, your weekend arts preview.

Escondido, CA — Experience a night of unforgettable music and storytelling when legendary folk artists Judy Collins and Tom Rush perform live at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido on Saturday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. Judy Collins, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has captivated audiences for over six decades with her luminous vocals and poetic songwriting. Known for timeless renditions of “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns,” Collins continues to inspire fans around the world with her 55-album body of work and unwavering dedication to artistic excellence. Tom Rush celebrates 60 years of touring, performing hits like “No Regrets,” “Circle Game,” and “Urge for Going.” A pioneer of the folk and folk-rock movements, Rush introduced audiences to the early songs of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Jackson Browne, influencing generations of artists who followed. Judy Collins on Facebook / Instagram Tom Rush on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Arab Film Festival presents the classic Iranian film "The Survivor" directed by Seifollah Dad. The film is set in Haifa and illustrates the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. It is based on the Ghassan Kanafani novel "Returning to Haifa." Starring Jamal Soliman, Alaa El Din Koksh and Salma Al-Masri, this historical drama tells the story of a Palestinian grandmother who returns to Haifa to find out what happened to her grandson who was separated from his parents when they were forced to leave their home when Israel took control of Haifa. The screening will take place at 7 p.m., October 18, at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. A traditional Palestinian dinner (served cafeteria style) will be available for purchase. Options include Musakan (baked chicken with salted onions, olive oil and sumac) and Mujadara (vegetarian dish of lentils and rice with caramelized onions and plain yogurt). San Diego Arab Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

"Resonance" is a free, all-ages event hosted by St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church and Oceanside Theatre Company that builds community through creative expression. Held in OTC's Studio 219 (219 North Coast Highway), this is a space for all creatively-inclined people—artists, musicians, writers, and more—to showcase their work and to practice spontaneous creation together. It’s not quite an open mic, jam session, drum circle, or art night—but it has elements of all of these. All are welcome to participate as much or as little as they choose. If you’d prefer to just come and enjoy the vibe and performances, you are welcome to do that too. Visit: 'Resonance' Collaborative Open Mic Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

An ofrenda at the CEART in Tijuana honors journalists killed while working. Then, our film critics return for a Halloween edition of Midday Movies.

The 18th annual University Heights Arts Open and the UHCDC’s Taste of University Heights combine events again this year. Stroll through the quaint neighborhood sampling delicacies from University Heights diverse restaurants and then enjoy a free self guided tour of the arts. Visit the twenty local restaurants and sip stops participating this year! Free shuttle tour of artist studios/venues in the area. UH Arts Open is a FREE event/ Taste of UH is ticketed Taste of UH tickets: $35 in advance/$40 event day University Heights Community Association (UHCA) on Facebook / Instagram

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O | Athenaeum Jazz Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Friday, December 5 7:30 p.m. *AT THE ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY* The fall series concludes on Friday, December 5, with "Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O." Described as “An ambassador of good feeling” (New York Times), drummer Matt Wilson is one of the most in-demand musicians in jazz. He presents this joyous trio project celebrating the holiday season with his own characteristically humorous and at times eccentric sendups of holiday classics. The band, now in its 25th year, features sax virtuoso Jeff Lederer and bassist Paul Sikivie. Wilson’s greatest gift is his knack for invention and the unbridled sense of fun he brings to the bandstand—a perfect combination for the holiday season. As The New York Times remarked, “Wonder and innocence, gaudiness and cheer: can it be any surprise that the jazz drummer Matt Wilson thrives around the holidays?” Wilson’s last Athenaeum appearance was in 2020 with his Honey & Salt quintet celebrating the work of American poet Carl Sandburg, a project for which he received the Jazz Journalists Association’s designation as Jazz Artist of the Year. JazzTimes wrote, “There are a few more emphatically dazzling drummers working today, but almost nobody in Wilson’s peer group with a broader grasp of jazz or a more natural sense of time, or a stronger signature as a bandleader, or more goodwill among his fellow players.” Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

We dive into the state of elder scams in our region, from the toll it can take on seniors and their families to what you need to know to spot a scam.

For the NPR Student Podcast Challenge, two students from High Tech Middle Media Arts in Point Loma looked to their heritage as inspiration for a podcast about growing up mixed race.

The artist's 1940 painting, El sueño (La cama), was expected to sell for $40 to $60 million on Thursday night. It sold for $54.7 million.