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Art Through the Glass is a public exhibition that transforms empty storefronts at the Chula Vista Center into vibrant galleries. This initiative breathes new life into the mall, reimagining vacant spaces as dynamic art installations. Visitors are invited to stroll through and experience a diverse array of artistic visions and narratives. For more information visit: sdartsociety.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Bill Kristol, conservative stalwart turned never-Trumper, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dan Quayle, and a prominent conservative voice and political analyst, sits down with Harry Litman to explore the existential stakes for the American experiment in the coming U.S. Presidential Election. As the founder and former editor-at-large of The Weekly Standard and current editor-at-large of The Bulwark, Kristol has been a significant figure in conservative thought. His critical stance on former President Donald Trump and role as a supporter of the Never Trump movement provide a distinct vantage point on today’s political tumult. Kristol brings a wealth of insight and experience into the pressing challenges and debates shaping American politics today. For more information visit: talkingsandiego.net

The 2nd San Diego Hong Kong Film Festival features 4 movies from different eras. Boat People (1982) tells the story of life in Vietnam after the communist takeover which eventually led to numerous civilians fleeing the country by boat. Once Upon a Time in China (1991) is a classic action movie that explores how China responds towards the introduction of western civilization and values through the story of a kung fu master. Movies like All Shall Be Well and Once Upon a Time in HKDSE (both released in 2024) are examples of recent production aiming for the Hong Kong market (without access to mainland Chinese market) which greatly limits their budget. They tend to delve into local and non-mainstream topics like LGBT. Discussion sessions following Boat People and All Shall Be Well will be held at the venue. For more information visit: thehongkongerclub.org

For art lovers, there's a bite size painting exhibit going on now at the beautiful Mission Hills / Hillcrest Knox Library. Local artist Lauren Elyse S. has work from the past two years on view under the theme "Quiet Alchemy" - if you're interested in a little daydream, stop by and enjoy the show. It runs from September 3rd to November 25th and can be seen during regular library hours. For a preview, you can check out her work via her website and socials - laurenelyseart.com and @laurenelyseart Here's the artist's own words on the paintings displayed: In whose mind does there not exist enchanted vaults? My own is a nebulous space, where live blurred impressions and hazy, lamp-lit notions, imagination holding court alongside ember’d passions, all brewing quietly — often impatiently — awaiting sublimation. Transmutation of thought into painted existence is, for me, an alchemical turn — a suggestion of magic in this world for those who would see it. Should any doubt this, I offer fireflies. Featuring scenes of San Diego and farther afield, painted both en plein air and from echoes of memory, to representations of a love of books, the small hours of night, and a curtain drawn back on personal tableaus — these paintings are a gathering of quicksilver moments, longings and musings, drawn out through a bit of quiet alchemy. In the archaic sense.

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

The families of four of the five Marines killed in a 2022 Osprey crash say the aircraft is “defective” and “dangerous,” and are taking its manufacturers to court. In other news, the city of San Diego is expanding free swimming lessons in lower-income neighborhoods. Plus, we learn how the San Diego International Airport is elevating the passenger experience.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE will host a screening and discussion of the upcoming film "The American Vice President." The event will feature an extended clip from the film and a panel discussion with filmmakers and participants. REGISTER NOW Featured guests include: Michelle Ferrari: the writer, producer, and director of "The American Vice President." The discussion will be moderated by Cameo George, executive producer of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. "The American Vice President" tells the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh perspective on succession in the executive branch. The film premieres on Tuesday, October 1 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

The New York Times praised the “silky-voiced rising star” for “helping jazz take a youthful turn” while NPR All Things Considered named her a “classic jazz singer from a new generation.” In February 2023, Samara Joy took home two GRAMMYs – Best Jazz Vocal Album and the auspicious Best New Artist award. With her Grammy Award-Winning Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile, 23-year-old Bronx native Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable label. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King, appearances on the TODAY Show, The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert, CBS Mornings, MSNBC, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, etc., in addition to millions of likes on TikTok — cementing her status as perhaps the first Gen Z jazz singing star. On Linger Awhile, Samara introduces that massive audience to a slew of classic standards several times older than she is through her timeless, irresistible sound. Generously Sponsored By Prebys Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, WESTAF, The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Charitable Trust Samara Joy on Facebook / Instagram

Dad Skeleton is a horror comedy collective based in San Diego. With a carousel of incredible local actors and performers, they bring fresh, hilarious theatricality to the Finest City stage. From giant cigarettes to spitting up blood, they use every element of the theater to deliver a memorable performance. Dad Skeleton is sure to hit your funny bone. Finest City Improv on Facebook / Instagram

En colaboración con la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de San Diego y Alzheimer’s San Diego, se va a estar proveyendo un programa de registro y educación sobre Llévame a Casa. Este programa provee consejos prácticos para manejar el comportamiento relacionados con la deambulación de las personas que viven con demencia. Aprenda más sobre las razones por las que las personas con demencia deambulan y las formas de reducir el riesgo. El Departamento del Sheriff explicará cómo funciona el programa Llévame a Casa y compartirá historias de éxito. Esta clase virtual es presentada por la organización local Alzheimer's San Diego. Se requiere la pre-inscripción. Regístrese en el enlace de boletos y obtenga más información en https://www.alzsd.org/espanol. *Este proyecto fue respaldado, en parte, por la Subvención No. 15PBJA-21-GG-02958-MAPX otorgada por la Oficina de Asistencia Judicial. La Oficina de Asistencia Judicial es un componente de la Oficina de Programas de Justicia del Departamento de Justicia, que también incluye la Oficina de Estadísticas Judiciales, el Instituto Nacional de Justicia, la Oficina de Justicia Juvenil y Prevención de la Delincuencia, la Oficina para Víctimas del Delito y la Oficina SMART. Los puntos de vista u opiniones en este documento son los del autor y no representan necesariamente la posición oficial o las políticas del Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU.