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Join us for a delightfully absurd evening of creativity, community, and celebration— and help us build a permanent Arts Center providing affordable spaces desperately needed by San Diego’s working artists! Bash Breakdown 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Unwind into the Unusual Enjoy hearty bites, cocktails, Dada-inspired art activities, and exhibit tours. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Dada After Dark Let loose at our costume + dance party with a live DJ, curated nonsense, and (more) cocktails. Attire: Wear what you love! We’re embracing the weird with a Dada Costume Party— costumes encouraged (but never required). Think playful and offbeat. Wear your own creation or trade and assemble items at our DIY costume- & mask-making station. Visit our website for Dada info/FAQs, event updates, ticket sales, and underwriting & sponsorship opportunities. ADA accessible venue | Quiet sensory break space available Ages 21+ only This joyful night of quirky art and whimsy is made possible by our generous corporate sponsor, Persient LLC. Visit: https://www.sdspace4art.org/ Space 4 Art on Facebook / Instagram

Each year, many more Americans see live theater in local schools than on Broadway. So when a show has a short run in New York? It's not over.

The annual Starlight Parade is back for the 61st year on Saturday, December 6. Guests can enjoy the festivities as a variety of floats, marching bands, dance troupes and other community groups hit Third Avenue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Before the parade starts, attendees can grab something to eat from local vendors at the Holiday Market on Park Way next to Memorial Park or even do some light gift shopping! Make sure to arrive early to see the official tree lighting in the heart of Third Avenue at 5:45 p.m. and enjoy live music ahead of the main event. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low-profile chairs to get a comfortable view of the parade that draws thousands every year! Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival on Facebook / Instagram The live performance schedule for December 6 is as follows: 3:00 p.m.: DJ Aone Morris (DJ Aone), “educator by day, DJ by night.” 3:15 p.m.: Local traditional Mexican and Latin American artists La Rondalla de San Diego. 3:30 p.m.: Mariachi Internacional de San Diego, a dynamic and vibrant ensemble of young, dedicated musicians, steeped in the rich cultural heritage of both San Diego and Tijuana. 4:15 p.m.: The Chula Vista High School Choir 4:25 p.m.: DJ Aone (reprise) 4:30 p.m.: Santana tribute artists Savor the Band.

A new film, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel, posits that the death of Shakespeare's 11-year-old son may have inspired one of the greatest fictional tragedies ever written.

It's called the "graduation" approach — both financial and moral support to help people move from extreme poverty to self-sufficiency. But in this innovative Uganda project, something isn't clicking.

The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into it. While the show is a work of fiction, theoretical wormholes have making appearances for decades not only in science fiction but in actual science.

President Trump lavished praise on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as the two met for the first time in the Oval Office after a history of trading political insults.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel changed its guidance for measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox on Thursday.

The 31st Annual Pacific Islander Festival returns to Ski Beach in San Diego on September 20 and 21, offering a vibrant celebration of Pacific Islander heritage, culture, and community. The two-day event is free to the public and is expected to draw more than 200,000 attendees, making it the largest Pacific Islander festival in the United States. Festival highlights include: • Cultural Villages representing various islands, each showcasing traditional arts, customs, and educational exhibits. • Over 900 entertainers performing traditional and contemporary music and dance throughout the weekend. • Pacific Islander food and craft vendors, offering authentic cuisine and handmade goods. • Community and nonprofit booths, providing resources and outreach from local organizations. In a first for the festival, this year’s event will feature a Car and Motorcycle Show organized by Pacific Islander enthusiasts. The showcase will include custom vehicles and motorcycles that reflect the unique fusion of island culture and automotive design. The Pacific Islander Festival is organized to promote cultural awareness, unity, and pride among Pacific Islander communities and the broader public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their families and enjoy a weekend of cultural enrichment and entertainment. Location: Ski Beach, Mission Bay Dates: Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 Admission: Free For more information, visit PIFASanDiego.com or following us on Instagram

D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that day.