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Eugene and Dan Levy hosted the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night. Check out the award winners marked in bold.

Improvisers Initiative presents William Parker with UC San Diego Improvisers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 7 p.m. | Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater FREE | RSVP Required Livestream The Improvisers Initiative presents the visionary bassist, improviser, composer, and educator, William Parker in a telematic concert performing with UC San Diego graduate student ensemble led by Mark Dresser and guests including faculty David Borgo. Four new "sculpted improvisations," including dedications to Civil Rights activist William Edward Burghardt Du Bois as well as experimental filmmaker Chantal Anne Akerman, and more. William Parker is “the most consistently brilliant free jazz bassist of all time.” - Village Voice ------------------ Bio: William Parker is a bassist, improviser, composer, writer, and educator from New York City, heralded by The Village Voice as, “the most consistently brilliant free jazz bassist of all time.” In addition to recording over 150 albums, he has published six books and taught and mentored hundreds of young musicians and artists. Parker’s current bands include the Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra, In Order to Survive, Raining on the Moon, Stan’s Hat Flapping in the Wind, and the Cosmic Mountain Quartet with Hamid Drake, Kidd Jordan, and Cooper-Moore. Throughout his career he has performed with Cecil Taylor, Don Cherry, Milford Graves, and David S. Ware, among others. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Toast to the most romantic day of the year on an elegant Valentine's Premier Dinner Cruise on the San Diego Bay. Treat your Valentine to a special day on the water with dancing, delicious cocktails, chef-designed menus, and San Diego’s most stunning views.

Looking for a chance to meet one of the longest-standing members of the Grateful Dead family? On Saturday, April 8, San Diego will have a chance to meet Steve Parish at one of two March and Ash locations; either from noon - 2 p.m. at their Mission Valley location, or from 3 - 5 p.m. at their Vista location. Steve, also known as Big Steve has teamed up with California-based cannabis growers Grizzly Peak to launch his own line of “Big Steve” products, available at March & Ash locations throughout Southern California. A fan favorite includes his Big Steve Infused Pre-Roll Pack, with seven hybrid pre-rolls, ready for delivery or pickup in March, and Ash’s Mission Valley, Vista, Imperial Valley, City Heights, Chula Vista H. St, and Imperial Beach locations. Steve Parish has been a primary member of the Grateful Dead family for 50 years, first joining the band as a roadie in 1969. He quickly became Jerry Garcia’s trusted gear handler and began to manage the Jerry Garcia Band, where they forged an unbreakable bond. Steve continues to maintain his relationships with the rest of the Grateful Dead family.

On Monday, four San Diego County residents accused of bilking state child care benefits programs out of millions, were arraigned in federal court.

From San Diego weekend arts preview (KPBS): Shakespeare truly has it all (as evidenced by all the arts categories this event checks off the list) and the Old Globe is ready to celebrate the 458th birthday of William Shakespeare with performances and activities of all artsy stripes. There's a fight choreography workshop, sonnet performances with Ric Scales and more, a puppet show, an Elizabethan dance workshop, music and a chance to check out the winners of the sonnet competition (though it's now too late to enter). This is a free AXIS event in the outdoor Copley Plaza, and it's also the launch of The Globe's new, ambitious "Henry 6" project — which you can read about in KPBS reporter Beth Accomando's feature here. https://www.kpbs.org/news/midday-edition/2022/04/13/globe-launches-ambitious-henry-6-project —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Schedule: 11:00–11:15 a.m.: Ambient music by the Brandon Cerquedo Band 11:15–11:35 a.m.: Elizabethan dance workshop with Monique Gaffney 11:35 a.m. – 12:00 noon: Henry 6 puppet show with Gaston Morineau 12:00 noon – 12:25 p.m.: Word Up! sonnet performance with Ric Scales and other San Diego artists 12:25–1:00 p.m.: Henry 6 fight choreography workshop with Ben Cole 1:00–1:30 p.m.: Sonnet-writing competition presentation and judging Related links: The Old Globe Art Engagement on Instagram The Old Globe Art Engagement on Facebook

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Napa Valley on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Far Niente perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Bruce Mooers, president of Far Niente, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Photographer Chiara Negrello documented Ukrainian caregivers in Italy as they try to stay connected to family back home during the ongoing war.

Tournament Divison Check-In Times ROUND ROBIN with Playoffs – May be adjusted for fair and balanced play Men’s: 10 a.m. Play 10:30 a.m. Mixed: 12:30 p.m. Play 1 p.m. Women’s: 2 p.m. Play 2:30 p.m. SKILL LEVELS: 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5+ 7 Teams per division skill level NOTE: 5 skill levels per division. If they are full at the time you sign up, you will be put on a waitlist at no charge. Visit: https://www.chiratennisacademy.com/pickleball-training-center

Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. Open to writers of all genres. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Come check out Second Tuesday Explorations! Please note that signing up for two months at a time will allow you to take advantage of the following discount: $62 for two months for members, $74 for two months for nonmembers April’s Focus: Suspense & Tension: This in-person class will explore ways to sustain tension and create suspense in your writing. If you are working on a story, this is a good class to bring in a draft and do some rewriting! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter