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Raise a glass to Wine Wednesday every week at 20|Twenty located in the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. From 4:30 p.m to 6 p.m., guests can indulge in a Wine and Charcuterie pairing special. Sip select glasses of wine start at $10 and indulge in the chef-curated cheese and charcuterie boards for $15. Each charcuterie board will come with either one meat and one cheese or two types of meat and two kinds of cheese. The revolving menu changes weekly. Sample pairings include: • Angels White Truffle Salami paired with Willakenzie, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir • Framani, a Mortadella paired with Chandon, California, Sparkling Rose • Fiscalini San Joaquin Gold cheese paired with Daou, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon • Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog paired with Dry Creek, Sonoma County, Sauvignon Blanc Make a reservation here!For more information, visit 20twentygrill.com or call (760) 827-2500.

Just as human counts are incomplete, so are animal counts. But the first worldwide compilation of animal cases is a start at understanding the extent of human-to-animal transmission, scientists say.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Voyeurs, FBoy Island, and more.

Far-right extremists escalated their violent rhetoric after an FBI search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. An attempted breach of an Ohio FBI office has those tracking extremism worried.

Velocity Irish Dance is the next generation in Irish tap. Honoring past traditions yet transporting them feet-first into the 21st century, Velocity Irish Dance redefines the idea of what an Irish dance show should be. This high-octane interpretation is expressive, free spirited, and edgy, driven by passion and pride. Velocity Irish Dance is led by Guinness World Record holder for The Fastest Feet in the World, James Devine, and five-time World Champion Irish dancer, David Geaney. These two illustrious Irish hoofers come together in an intimate, no-nonsense jam session of impossible scuffles, shuffles and every step in between. They’re joined on stage by a crew of mind-blowing musicians including one old school scratch DJ. Described by The New York Times as an “energetic intimate history lesson, more than a sequined spectacular, Velocity Irish Dance is a multimedia show for all ages, earnestly tracing the evolution of Irish dance while toying with tradition.” Velocity Irish Dance delivers on the promise of its name, staging a riveting, fast-paced celebration of the past, present and future of Irish dance. The Velocity Irish Dance show will take place on Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.Get your tickets here! Adults: $35-$65 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21): $30-$55 Half Price Youth Tickets (12 and under): $18-$33 For more information, please visit powayonstage.org/event/velocity-irish-dance/.

Aretha Franklin is recognized as the most successful female recording artist in history, with 112 charted singles on Billboard, 18 Grammy Awards, and over 75 million records sold. Her legendary career rightfully earned her the title, “The Queen of Soul.” Through a Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul, Damien Sneed, Franklin’s personally mentored musician, vocalist and composer, pays homage to the monarch herself. Among the show’s cherished hits are “Respect,” “Knew You Were Waiting,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Daydreaming,” “Freeway,” “Natural Woman,” and others. Joining the tour is four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and multiple Stellar and GMA Dove Award winner Karen Clark Sheard. A gospel music legend and part of a musical dynasty, Clark Sheard is renowned throughout the music industry for her one-of-a-kind multi-octave vocal range and ability. Backed by an accomplished cast of jazz, gospel, and soul musicians and vocalists, Damien Sneed’s multi-media tribute to Aretha Franklin is a tender and spiritual reflection upon the life of an iconic industry titan. The Tribute to Aretha Franklin will take place on Friday, March 4 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Get tickets here! Adults: $45-$70 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21): $38-$60 Half Price Youth Tickets (12 and under): $23-$35 For more information, please visit powayonstage.org/event/the-queen-of-soul/.

The period tracker app Flo is developing an "anonymous mode" in the wake of privacy concerns after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade.

From the gallery: Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office is excited to announce that the William D. Cannon Art Gallery has been selected as one of only three California venues to host the traveling exhibition, Frida Kahlo’s Garden, exploring the life of one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. From iconic photographs of the artist, her home, and garden to authentic memorabilia on loan by a Carlsbad private collector, this is more of an experience of Kahlo’s life, home and natural surroundings. The exhibition opens Sept. 1 and continues through Oct. 20 at the Cannon Art Gallery, located at 1775 Dove Lane. An opening reception will be held at the gallery on Sept. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission to the exhibit and reception is free. “This exhibition focuses on Frida Kahlo’s relationship with her surroundings such as plants and fruits and animals and the inspiration behind her art,” says Karen McGuire, Curator of Exhibitions at the Cannon Art Gallery. “With installations, photography, historical references and wall panels describing Frida Kahlo’s home, culture and life, visitors to Frida Kahlo’s Garden will be transported to experience Kahlo’s world as she did.” At a glance: - Cannon Art Gallery is open Tuesday – Thursday noon – 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday noon – 5 p.m. - Online reservations are available beginning Sept. 1 - Cannon Art Gallery guided tours available by appointment. -Closing reception is Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. This exhibition is made possible by NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more details visit the Cannon Art Gallery webpage or view the brochure.

A dreamy woman in white painted by James McNeill Whistler is the center of a new show at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

As many firms and academic researchers vie for blood donations from survivors in hopes of isolating components for new treatments, one project is turning for help from 10,000 Orthodox Jewish women.