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Join Vistal, the Baja-inspired seafood restaurant at InterContinental San Diego, for a special, one-night only five-course swordfish dinner and live demo on Friday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m.! In partnership with local seafood sustainability stalwart Chula Seafood, this will be a night of culinary adventure, beginning with sunset cocktails on the terrace, followed by a live breakdown demonstration of a whole local swordfish by swordfish experts. Then, indulge in a special five-course dinner, featuring different cuts of the fish in each course, beginning with: Amuse of Swordfish Bone Marrow Gazpacho made with yellow cactus fruit, farmer's market tomatoes, finger lime, hoja santa oil, and sea salt Next, enjoy a Swordfish Escabeche made with olive oil confit swordfish belly, mussels, padron peppers, seaweed butter toast, and paprika vinaigrette Followed by Smoked Swordfish Collar Filled Ravioli made with kelp pasta dough, fennel, and brown butter. The evening concludes with a Swordfish Al Pastor made with poblano polenta, pickled red onion, and pineapple butter Followed by Espresso Chocolate Truffle Cake made with almond tuile, swordfish eye ice cream, pumpkin seed oil, and candied pumpkin. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to immerse yourself in a culinary journey abundant with local San Diego seafood. Secure your spot today- reservations can be purchased online, and are priced at $85 per person. Visit: https://resy.com/cities/san-diego-ca/venues/vistal-bar-and-restaurant/events/whole-swordfish-dinner-and-demo-featuring-chula-seafood-2024-11-08? Chula Seafood on Instagram and Facebook

From the organizers: Join the author of Time is a Mother for a reading and conversation about his writing process, his influences, and the themes behind his New York Times-bestselling, deeply intimate second poetry collection. About Ocean Vuong Ocean Vuong is the author of the New York Times bestselling poetry collection, Time is a Mother (Penguin Press 2022), and the New York Times bestselling novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous (Penguin Press 2019), which has been translated into 37 languages. A recipient of a 2019 MacArthur “Genius” Grant, he is also the author of the critically acclaimed poetry collection, Night Sky with Exit Wounds, a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2016, winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize, the Whiting Award, the Thom Gunn Award, and the Forward Prize for Best First Collection. A Ruth Lilly fellow from the Poetry Foundation, his honors include fellowships from the Lannan Foundation, the Civitella Ranieri Foundation, The Elizabeth George Foundation, The Academy of American Poets, and the Pushcart Prize. Born in Saigon, Vietnam and raised in Hartford, Connecticut in a working class family of nail salon and factory laborers, he was educated at nearby Manchester Community College before transferring to Pace University to study International Marketing. Without completing his first term, he dropped out of Business school and enrolled at Brooklyn College, where he graduated with a B.A. in Nineteenth Century American Literature. He subsequently received his M.F.A. in Poetry from New York University. He currently lives in Northampton, Massachusetts and serves as a tenured Professor in the Creative Writing M.F.A. Program at New York University. Related links: ArtPower: website | Instagram Ocean Vuong: website | Instagram

Build your confidence & skills in the woodshop! Choose from: January 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - OR - February 16, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join us in the woodshop for this 3-hour skill-building workshop! This is a unique class on skills and safety for the home shop. No specific project will be built, but students will learn safe practices on tools that you’d normally find in a home woodshop. Specific tools covered will be jigsaw, router and circular saw. Bring your questions to class. We’re happy to answer questions as we work. If time allows, we can show other tools in the woodshop as well. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. ABOUT WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN The Woodworking for Women class series is designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a male-dominated space. In this series, most workshops and classes are project-based. The series covers the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. Most classes also introduce various machines, sanding, glue-up methods, and finish techniques for finishing your project. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills. • Military discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join the Interest List Visit: Woodworking for Women | Skills for the Home Woodshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

In a new development, the Department of Justice said Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 defendants should apply more broadly and include separate gun charges, as well.

The practice of memory work empowers communities to trace their lineage, learning about themselves and the world around them.

The inventory of homes on the market continues on a positive trend, and we're still bullish on the prospects of lower interest rates," San Diego Association of Realtors President Spencer Lugash said.

North County’s Biggest Vegan Food Festival. Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events. Live DJs | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking The Oceanside Vegan Food Festival will be held in downtown Oceanside, next to the Civic Center. Meet up with your favorite people to sample delicious eats, groove to the DJs and enjoy a day of sun, food and fun. PARKING: There is a free parking garage on Ditmar St. and Civic Center Dr. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets and festivals that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Learn more: https://veganfoodpopup.com

"The Heart Sellers" makes its San Diego premiere, offering a compelling portrayal of intelligent, curious, and creative women navigating the challenges of a new country, and highlighting the Asian immigrant experience. The play explores complex, emotionally charged themes within the human condition. Relationships, desires, and the intricacies of the heart are scrutinized with a blend of drama and humor that keeps audiences engaged. With strong character development and sharp dialogue, this heart-warming play invites compassion and insight about the complexities of the human heart. By: Lloyd Suh Directed by: Kat Yen BOX OFFICE HOURS 7 days a week Noon - 4 p.m. Performance days: Noon - Curtain Box office: (858) 481-1055 North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram

A judge in Delaware has for the second time struck down a compensation package for Elon Musk after a Tesla shareholder filed suit.

What if the solutions to some of Earth's biggest problems could be found in some of its smallest creatures? That bet has led a team of researchers to places both remote and — lately — rather familiar.