Search results for

Join in a “moving” celebration marking the 75th anniversary of the iconic Balboa Park Miniature Train. On Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., visitors of all ages are invited to hop aboard for a fun—and free!—train ride. Every 30 minutes, the San Diego Zoo will randomly select one child to be an “honorary engineer” and receive a free train kit, with a whistle and hat. The Balboa Park Miniature Train is operated by the San Diego Zoo, and is located right outside the Zoo exit. Monday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The train is located directly outside the San Diego Zoo’s main exit; 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Train rides will be free. San Diego Zoo on Facebook / Instagram

The USS Midway Museum is offering complimentary admission to U.S. military veterans during the month of November. Tickets can be obtained at the museum’s ticket booth on Navy Pier. Must present ID or proof of service is required at Midway’s ticket booth. Connect with USS Midway Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

An estimated 21.3 million adult U.S. citizens don't have or can't easily access documents proving their citizenship. The findings raise concerns about requiring proof when registering eligible voters.

From the organizers: Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) is a 24-year-old, Los Angeles-based singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose jazz songs are about young love and self-discovery. Raised between Reykjavík and Washington, D.C. with annual visits to Beijing, the Icelandic-Chinese artist grew up playing cello as well as piano and became hooked on the jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald after digging through her father’s record collection. In 2020, while still a student at Berklee College of Music, Laufey released her debut single “Street by Street,” which went on to top the Icelandic radio charts. Following the release of her 2021 Typical of Me EP, Laufey was named Best New Artist in Jazz and Blues at the Icelandic Music Awards and hosted her own show on BBC Radio 3/BBC Sounds. Her debut full-length Everything I Know About Love, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Alternative New Artist Album chart, and the lead single “Valentine” peaked at #1 on the Spotify Jazz Chart. In 2022 Laufey was the most streamed jazz artist on Spotify, with 425 million streams across all platforms. Joining Laufey will be special guest Adam Melchor. All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, you must contact the third-party outlet directly. This event is open to all ages. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 25 with written authorization. California Department of Health strongly recommends that all attendees are fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending the event. Related links: The Magnolia website | Instagram | Facebook Laufey website | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube

The San Diego Veterans Day Parade is an annual event honoring those who served past and present. Thousands of residents, community leaders, will line the parade route on, Nov. 12, 2023 to pay tribute to America’s heroes – the Veterans of our Armed Forces. The parade starts on Harbor Drive (in front of the County Admin Building) and ends at the corner of Harbor Dr. and Pacific Highway near Seaport Village. FAQs

Several city projects and programs are on the chopping block as officials struggle to close a massive deficit.

Forget names like "Dumbo"—wild elephants appear to have their own unique names that other elephants use while talking to them in low rumbles.

No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.

Intense heat is gripping much of the nation, including areas of San Diego. What do we need to know about extreme heat and the dangers that come with it?