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The symbol, traditionally used by seafarers as a distress call, has been wielded as a bipartisan protest. But its most visible recent uses have taken a hard right political shift.

The Osher at SDSU community invites you to join us for a special event featuring guest lecturer, Kate Liszka. She is the Benson and Pamela Harer Fellow in Egyptology and Professor of History at California State University, San Bernardino. Since 2014, Kate has directed the Wadi el-Hudi Expedition to the Eastern Desert, along with Bryan Kraemer and Meredith Brand. She received her PhD in 2012 in Egyptian Archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania with her study of the Medjay. From 2012-2015, Kate was a Costen Fellow and member of the Society of Fellows at Princeton University.

Bats emerge from hibernation bringing enthusiasts to rivers and caves.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Sabrina" Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 13+ “SABRINA” (1954. 113 minutes. PG) - Ooh, La, La! When chauffeur’s daughter Sabrina (Audrey Hepburn) returns home from Paris, she catches the eye of the playboy son (William Holden) of her father’s wealthy employers and chaos breaks out in the family. The older son (Humphrey Bogart) steps in to keep his brother’s fickle heart from ruining a big business merger, and in the process, realizes Sabrina has captured his own iron-clad heart! More Information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego is pleased to sponsor noted architectural historian Diane Kane, PhD for a presentation on San Diego’s architectural and planning accomplishments during the past 40 years. Where have we excelled and where have we erred? What can be learned from the past to evaluate “Complete Communities,” an ambitious blueprint for housing, transportation, and environmental sustainability to guide growth into the future?

Beer Fest is back! The Del Mar Beer Festival is an exclusive ticketed event where more than 50 local and regional brews, ciders, and seltzers are available to sample while trackside for live horse racing. Plus, you can pair your brews with a variety of gourmet food available for purchase, dance to live DJs, and more! General admission tickets include track admission, racing program & tipsheet, five large beer tasters, access to specialty food vendors for purchase, and exclusive trackside viewing area for horse racing. All tickets are 21+.

Dave Tooley, President of the San Diego Civil War Round Table, will speak on “Civil War Railroads.” When the shooting began in 1861, the Union had a head start with most of the country’s railroad trackage and the advantage of standardized gauge. Further, those in charge of the United States Military Railroad were railroaders who knew what was needed, while the Confederate Military Railroad had a much more difficult time of it. For more information about this event, visit here.

The DonL Big Band Music Concert Celebrating Local Talent Set for Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. PST WHO: DonL Big Band, A San Diego Entertainment Big Band WHAT: This extraordinary concert celebrating Big Band music with local San Diego favorite talent. Just 2weeks away! An intimate night with the DonL Big Band, a 12-piece big band with guest vocalists Carissa Fagan, Andy Anderson, Lori Lewis Hable and Corey LeMaster-Hable. Plus, favorites songs by Sinatra, Bruno Mars, Cole Porter, Bublé and a LOT more. WHEN: Monday, September 26, 2022 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. PST WHERE: A Center For Spiritual Living COST: In-Person Tickets $35, Online tickets $25 here. For more information, please call 619-518-5438. ABOUT DONL BIG BAND: In the capable hands of Don LeMaster, the DonL Big Band, a long-time favorite San Diego staple in the community has been performing locally for more than 12 years. Don LeMaster was the Musical Director for the 2002 production of Pageant at North Coast Rep, for Cygnet’s Bed And Sofa (the first time) and A Little Night Music at the Old Town Theatre space. Don has been involved in theater for the past 30 years, getting his start at Moonlight Amphitheater, then on to staff accompanist at SDSU, many productions as band leader at Lamb’s Players, Musical Director at Performance Riverside for 7 years, and was the Musical Director/Conductor/Orchestra Contractor for San Diego Musical Theatre. He was nominated for an Ovation Award for Performance Riverside’s production of 1776 in 2004, honored with a San Diego Theater Critic Circle Award for Outstanding musical direction for SDMT’s inaugural production of The Full Monty in 2007 and again for The Sound Of Music in 2013. Don was entertainer at Martinis Above Fourth and the Caliph Lounge for over16 years, and currently performs at Clark Cabaret, Parc Bistro, and on special occasions Mo’s Urban Bar and Grill. Don has been the pianist at Our Mother of Confidence Church for the past 26 years. “Without music, my life would be a mistake.” Social Media: Facebook & Instagram

The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, is awarded to service members who display exceptional valor in combat.

The group Just Stop Oil took credit for the Wednesday afternoon action, which they said was a call on the United Kingdom to stop the use of fossil fuels by 2030.