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This weekend in the arts: "Syntax;" The Rosin Box; Denja Harris and Rafael Rios-Mathioudakis; "Love is an Action;" Le Salon de Musiques; and the Candlewood Arts Festival in Borrego Springs.

Love eating hamburgers and helping children in need? Order at Burger Lounge in Coronado on Thursday, August 29, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and 20% of your meal purchase will be donated to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a local nonprofit providing no-cost surgeries to underprivileged children living with physical deformities. Orders will only be processed from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. when you mention Fresh Start or Fresh Start Fundraiser. If you’re ordering online, use the code FUNDRAISER at checkout so your order can also be counted. Guests can order online at burgerlounge.com and select Coronado or call 619-435-6835. Not valid through third-party delivery apps like Uber Eats or DoorDash. 100% of the proceeds benefit the children’s medical program! For more information visit: freshstart.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Partnerships 4 Success, a project facilitated by the Institute for Public Strategies, will host the South Bay Summer Festival (SBSF), a free resource fair to bring the South Bay and Border Region area together to promote community connectivity and share resources that advance healthy living. Vendors will be available to provide disaster preparedness and response information so that residents are prepared when confronted by natural disasters. The festival will feature local entertainment, free food, and a designated youth space with games for teens and young adults ages 13-26, hosted by Safe Destination Nights.

Are you looking for a gift for a client, a special someone, or perhaps a treat for yourself? Luckily, this Saturday, August 24, you can make a difference for a child needing life-changing surgery when you head to Kendra Scott in Fashion Valley Mall. Join us from noon to 2 p.m., and 20% of all in-store purchases will be donated to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a San Diego-based nonprofit providing no-cost surgeries to children living with physical deformities. Can’t make it in-store? Shop online using code GIVEBACK-HCDPZ on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25, to receive 20% off. 100% of the proceeds benefit the children’s medical program! For more information visit: freshstart.org

Join Traveling Stories and the San Diego community for the 2nd annual Walk for Literacy event. This family-friendly and pet-friendly event will take place in Chollas Lake Park (6350 College Grove Dr, San Diego, CA 92115) on Saturday, Oct. 7 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite literary or story characters and embark on a magical stroll around the lake to celebrate the power of stories and raise awareness for local resources. This event hosted by Traveling Stories, a San Diego nonprofit that helps children build confidence and strong reading skills by the 4th grade. This event is FREE for all children under the age of 12. Tickets are required for all participants and can be reserved online. Can’t attend in person? Virtual options are available so you can still take part in Traveling Stories' biggest event of the year. All proceeds will support Traveling Stories and their mission to empower children through literacy. To donate, learn more and volunteer at travelingstories.org For more information visit: travelingstories.org Stay Connected on Facebook

"Aunty Edith," as she was known, helped revive the Hawaiian language, hula and chant.

Join us on Saturday, March 9, at Distinction Gallery for the unveiling of "Nectar" by painter Mia Savage. This free, all-ages event showcases oil paintings of fruits, flowers, and human figures. Executed with expressive realism, Savage demonstrates a masterful fusion of tradition and modernity. All exhibits at Distinction Gallery will be open to visitors during the reception. There will be live music and a bar for visitors 21+. Artist in attendance. FREE | LIVE MUSIC | ALL AGES About the artist: Mia Savage spent her formative years engrossed in the contemporary Hong Kong art scene and venerable museums of New York. Her work seamlessly integrates the essence of both eastern and western cultures, embracing a harmonious blend of old and new. She lived in Hong Kong, New York and Boston until 2017, when she relocated to Los Angeles for an artist residency. Savage's art has covered books and magazines globally, and her pieces regularly feature in solo and group exhibitions. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

OpenAI said it banned several ChatGPT accounts that generated fake online articles and comments, adding that the content gained little to no reach.

The 46th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands will showcase the finest in musical and artistic pageantry, with approximately 30 high school marching bands from across San Diego County and Southern California scheduled to compete. Field performances by small bands will take place in the morning (9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) at Mt. Carmel High School’s Sundevil Stadium, with field shows by larger bands set for the afternoon and evening (3 p.m.-9 p.m.). Following the morning field shows will be a free parade band competition on the Mt. Carmel High School campus (12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.). Food, drink and merchandise concessions will be available during the field shows. Field show tickets can be purchased in advance online, or the day of the tournament at the ticket window. Field show tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, military and students; and free for kids under 3. Reserved seating is available for $25. Tickets include admission to both the morning and afternoon/evening field show performances. Attendees also can enjoy an exhibition performance by San Diego State University’s marching band during the evening field show. Parking is recommended in the neighborhoods surrounding Mt. Carmel High. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mt. Carmel Music Foundation.

California is hailed as a national leader for voting access, but visually impaired voters and their advocates say they still face unnecessary barriers.