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Panahi's latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.

Program: Johann Sebastian Bach - St. John Passion Bach’s St. John Passion, a profound oratorio that interweaves dramatic chorales and expressive arias, will be performed by the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, joined by the SDSU Chamber Choir under Dr. Arian Khaefi, capturing the spiritual depth and emotional intensity of Christ’s final hours. Visit: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36939/production/1252701 La Jolla Symphony and Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

Program: John Adams - Doctor Atomic Symphony Ludwig van Beethoven - Mass in C  The profound personal struggle of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the architect of the atomic bomb, is powerfully rendered in John Adams's "Doctor Atomic" Symphony. Afterwards, the majesty of Beethoven's Mass in C, a rarely heard choral-orchestral masterpiece, carries us forward into redemption and spiritual transcendence. Visit: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36939/production/1235465 La Jolla Symphony and Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

Mary Robinette Kowal and Sam J. Miller will be celebrating the launch of "Red Star Hustle" / "Apprehension." "Red Star Hustle" (Miller) Meet Aran: a high-class escort framed for murder, now racing across a galaxy of mech battles and wormhole shortcuts. Add a noble clone, a bounty hunter with secrets, and the kind of queer, chaotic energy only Sam J. Miller can deliver, and you’ve got a space noir that blends emotional grit with full-tilt adventure. "Apprehension" (Kowal) When a family vacation turns into a planetary crisis, a retired special forces operative must rescue her kidnapped grandson—bad hip and all. Kowal weaves a layered, emotionally charged mystery set against alien political unrest, proving once again why she's a master of science fiction storytelling. The event will consist of a 30 minute presentation, followed by a Q&A with the audience, and finally a book signing. Free. Books are available for purchase Mysterious Galaxy on Facebook / Instagram

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): This annual celebration brings together local and regional talents celebrating the visual and performing arts related to a major Mexican cultural event. Established to foster an appreciation and awareness of Latino Cultural Celebration, Dia de los Muertos offers free family-friendly programming to North County residents of Latino heritage while uniting people of all backgrounds and traditions. Visitors experience a variety of art-making workshops, artist demonstrations, student exhibitions, live Mariachi and other musical performances while having an opportunity to actively participate in a “Community Ofrenda,” a public recognition of family and friends. Ballet folklorico dancers Aztec dancers Mariachi bands Community ofrenda Callejeros de Encinitas Car Club Art exhibition Sugar skull decorating Tissue paper flowers Artmaking workshops Face painting Food truck Visit: Encinitas Día de Los Muertos Celebration Encinitas Friends of the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

At the White House this afternoon, President Trump said he was terminating "ridiculously burdensome" fuel economy rules. It's part of a series of changes relaxing or eliminating rules promoting cleaner cars.

The legendary Canadian baroque orchestra Tafelmusik is no stranger to San Diego audiences. But when it joins forces with Rachel Podger, “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin” (The Times), the ensemble is sure to deliver an unforgettable evening. Their program "Brilliant Baroque" features suites and concertos by Lully, Telemann, Handel, and the reconstructed violin concerto BWV 1056R by J. S. Bach. See it. Hear it. Feel it—as it was meant to be. Tafelmusik on Instagram / YouTube

Advocates and experts say the revised public charge policy could drive immigrant families off programs they’re legally allowed to use, worsen hunger and increase poverty.

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule and may start to upend it.

In light of Justin Bieber's recent Coachella announcement, barleymash and Ginger’s is inviting you to hop in your Yukon and head on over to One Less Lonely Mic, Bieber-themed karaoke on Thursday, October 16th. Ginger’s will be partnering with Pendleton Canadian Whiskey, and offering Justin Bieber inspired cocktails that will be sure to cure the Bieber fever. Karaoke takes place downstairs, in Ginger’s from 9 p.m. - midnight. Visit: Ginger's Gaslamp Ginger's Gaslamp on Instagram and Facebook