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It’s 1987, Brussels. Welcome to the New Manhattan deli, adorned with technicolor movie memorabilia, where patrons eat New York style pastrami and play movie trivia with the delightful MC and owner, Saul Birnbaum. Saul and an exiled Chilean filmmaker are working on a screenplay they hope will reach the big screen. When Saul falls for a lovely projectionist at the local cinematheque, romance and other complications ensue. This is an upbeat film about loving the movies and facing the past in order to make a brighter future. Tickets on sale soon! For more information visit: lfjcc.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Health officials reported Sunday that the Point Loma neighborhood in San Diego has reached the highest concentration of COVID-19 viral load in wastewater since August 2022.

Christie's Place is excited to present this year's Dia de Los Muertos event in person! The theme is "A Tribute to the Legends". The event will include: -Traditional performances, including Ballet Folklorico -Aztec dancers -Viewing of the beloved Christie's Place altar -Amazing impersonators of famous Mexican performers -Delicious traditional Mexican food -Tasty libations, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic -Beautiful handmade art for sale by gifted persons living with HIV/AIDS All proceeds from this event will go towards funding one of Christie's Place's most treasured programs, the Art Support Group. In this safe space, the group members paint and create while finding solace and community. Christie's Place is on Facebook / @Christies_Place on Twitter

San Diego’s premiere contemporary fine art fair, Art San Diego, is back! Join us, in partnership with Presenting Sponsor UBS Wealth Management, at the San Diego Convention Center, Sept. 9-11, for this immersive fine art experience. Enjoy music, entertainment, cutting-edge talent, artistic expression, diversity through multifaceted programs, and more. This year’s program benefits non-profits Humble Design, Monarch School and ArtReach. Get tickets and more information: https://redwoodartgroup.com/art-san-diego/ Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The San Diego City Council passed a new ordinance to protect renters and prevent San Diegans from falling into homelessness.

We are SO excited to host our inaugural Bunny Bash, which includes an Easter Egg Hunt, Photos with the Easter Bunny and Easter Basket Donation Drive benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - Noon at Encore Events Center: 8253 Ronson Road, San Diego, CA 92111. This event will be jam packed with fun and giving back! Here's what we have lined up so far! - Easter Egg Hunt (by age group) - Photos with the Easter Bunny (Additional Fee) - Special Guest Appearances and Entertainment - Easter Basket Assembly (for donation) - Every child will receive a Easter Bag / Basket (Family of 4 ticket will receive 2 and Family of 2 ticket will receive 1) - Carnival Style Games + Fun - Photo Scavenger Hunt - Easter Themed Photo Opportunities - Sweet Treats - Bubbles & Games - Face Painting - Crafts - Music and much more! Keep checking back as we add to the lineup of fun! The event is set to be hosted at Encore Events Center 8253 Ronson Road San Diego, CA 92111. No refunds. Rain or Shine.

Come join us for a sizzling night of dance, music and flavor at Centro Cultural de la Raza! Get ready to indulge in a vibrant celebration of Mexican dance and World culture that will leave you wanting more. Immerse yourself in the rhythms of mariachi, boleros, banda, festejo, zamacueca, bomba, Latin fusion and soul. Five regions of Mexican dance interweaved with performances from Afro-Peruvian by the House of Peru Dance Group, Jade Power Sotomayor dancing Puerto Rican Bomba, Mujeres en Resistencia electrifying zapateado rebelde, and boleros, soul-folk music by Talia Morales. A full flavor showcase, que Sazón! Let the dance excite you and the melodies transport your soul. This in-person event promises an unforgettable experience that will ignite your senses and leave you with memories to last a lifetime. As we guide you through cycles of nature and the cycles of life with movement, soundscapes and visuals. Don't miss out on this dynamic atmosphere and the chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts of local world dance and music. Prepare to be swept away by the magic of Sazón Live! (*invest in a 4PACK of tickets and save*)(showcase run time: 2 acts 60 min + intermission 15 min = 75 minute total)

Cannupa Hanska Luger is a multidisciplinary artist and an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota and European descent). Through monumental installations and social collaboration, Luger activates speculative fiction and communicates stories about 21st Century Indigeneity, combining critical cultural analysis with dedication and respect for the diverse materials, environments, and communities he engages. He lectures and produces large-scale projects around the globe and his works are in many public collections. Luger is a recipient of a 2021 United States Artists Fellowship Award for Craft and was named a 2021 GRIST Fixer, he is a 2020 Creative Capital Fellow, a 2020 Smithsonian Artist Research Fellow, and the recipient of the Museum of Arts and Design’s 2018 inaugural Burke Prize, among others. Guest lecture: Oct. 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. SME 149, Structural & Mechanical Engineering, UC San Diego Open Studio: Oct. 14, 2022 from 12-2 p.m. Main Gallery, Visual Arts Facility, UC San Diego Related links: UC San Diego Visual Arts events Follow the artist on Instagram. UC San Diego Visual Arts on Instagram

The future of electric cars has created an enormous demand for lithium. Imperial County is rich in deposits and companies are prepared to mine the metal. In other news, parents protested outside the headquarters of the San Dieguito Union High School District Thursday, rallying to oppose antisemitism. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.