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Join us for a journey through the stars like never before as we take The Sky Tonight on the road to the Palomar Observatory! With a private tour of the Palomar Dome, an engaging lecture from a local astronomer, and stargazing from the historic Palomar Mountain, this is an adventure you won't want to miss. Transportation, dinner, and refreshments are included. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S.

The City of Chula Vista’s 4th Fest will return for the 250th celebration of our nation’s birthday, offering the public a free fireworks display at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center on Saturday, July 4. The event is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Presented by Seven Mile Casino, this year’s 4th Fest will feature a simultaneous broadcast in English and Spanish through Amor 102.9. The Elite Athlete Training Center’s gates will open at 7 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. Food will be available to purchase through a variety of vendors. In addition to free parking at the Elite Athlete Training Center, attendees can also park for free at the adjacent New Hope Community Church, located at 2720 Olympic Parkway. Mountain Hawk Park, located at 1475 Lake Crest Drive, will open starting at 7 a.m. and is another great spot to view the fireworks show. Street parking there is available on a first-come basis. All City parks close at 10 p.m. Please see the attached image for a map of the parking areas. Please be aware of several restrictions at the Elite Athlete Training Center, Mountain Hawk Park, and New Hope Community Church. At the Elite Athlete Training Center, the following items are not allowed: alcohol, tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vapes), drugs, tents and canopies/pop-ups, grills, tailgating, pets and drones. At Mountain Hawk Park, charcoal grills are not allowed (propane grills are OK); enclosed camping tents are not allowed (canopies up to 10 ft. X 10 ft. are OK, with a limit of three per party); kegs, bottles, and other glass containers are not allowed; drones are not allowed. Pets must be on leash, and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are prohibited. New Hope Community Church is available for parking only – no tailgating. Too many animals go missing around the Fourth of July. Keep pets indoors and comfortable, as loud fireworks can cause them to panic and jump or even break through fences and escape. Make sure your pet is properly identified with license and identification tags or on tape on the collar and also microchipped. If your pet escapes, check with Chula Vista Animal Services and other local shelters, and search online pet websites such as 24Petconnect and Pawboost. Neighborhood apps such as Ring and Nextdoor are also useful for posting lost or found pets. The private use of fireworks in San Diego County is against the law. To report the unauthorized use of fireworks, call the Chula Vista Police Department non-emergency line at (619) 691-5151. All City offices including libraries and recreation centers will be closed on Friday, July 3. In addition, trash pick-up in the City of Chula Vista will not be delayed. City of Chula Vista on Facebook / Instagram

Data suggests many candidates are embracing AI this year to boost their image and portray their opponents unfavorably. But whether it will turn out voters remains unclear.

On November 5, Sound Praxis presents an evening of improvised music featuring Jakob Heinemann (LA) and Kate Mohanty (NY) playing solo sets and in quintet with Nathan Hubbard, Ryan Ebaugh, and Jonathan Piper, and the duo of T Putnam Hill and Dylan Lee Brown. Jakob Heinemann is a double bassist and composer based in Los Angeles. His practice draws on free improvisation, just intonation, and experimental sound, expressed through a broad array of mediums ranging from contemporary chamber ensembles to avant-jazz groups. Inspired by the possibility of creating complex soundscapes in collective frameworks, he’s interested in music as a communal experience, for both listeners and players. Deeply rooted in the creative music communities of Chicago, Wisconsin, and Los Angeles, his practice reflects a sustained engagement with place, listening, and timbre. Kate Mohanty is an avant-garde saxophonist based in Brooklyn and is a long time member of Brooklyn's DIY music scene. Kate is avidly committed to the process of improvisation & collaboration. "Disappear Here," Mohanty’s second solo effort, was released in October 2019 on friendship tapes. Kate’s albums are completely improvised upon recording. Mohanty's debut solo recording, "The Double Image," was released via GP Stripes in April 2017. In addition to solo efforts, Kate has participated in a wide variety of artistic projects; including scoring short films, accompanying dance & theater performances, as well as appearing on numerous albums for a wide variety of music projects. In addition to music, Kate is a writer and published a solo book of poetry entitled "Back from Brooklyn" in 2011. This presentation is generously hosted by Folk Arts Rare Records!

From Marvel's Hall H return to the science of Tom Cruise, Troma mayhem and the Masquerade, here are top Saturday Comic-Con recommendations.

An exploration into typography, graphic design and global visual culture. A bold, thought-provoking slate of independent, international and documentary films that examine identity, power and belonging—revealing how culture, institutions and perception shape our stories and asking, month after month, what endures, what fractures and what we rebuild when life applies pressure. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/programs/events-calendar

Stream with KPBS+ beginning Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. Celebrate the music of songwriter Jimmy Webb as guest stars Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Sheléa, Ryan Shaw and Ashley Campbell perform his timeless hits including “Up, Up and Away,” “Wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix."

For some, cheesy horror films elicit eyerolls if not derision. For others, these films hold a campy, or even nostalgic, appeal. Few, however, see these films as critically brilliant or as culturally important works of art. With attention to films such as "Dracula’s Daughter" (1936), "Satan’s School for Girls" (1973), "VelociPastor" (2017), and "Amityville in Space" (2022), this talk proposes that in cheesy horror films we actually encounter substance and significance. This talk thus encourages broader ways of both enjoying and appreciating and otherwise approaching these films. Phillip Serrato (B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of California, Riverside) is an associate professor of English and Comparative Literature at San Diego State University. His research interests include gothic and horror studies, Chicanx literature, film, and performance, and children’s and YA literature. At the undergraduate level he teaches introductory surveys of children’s and YA literature as well as upper-division special topics courses such as “Cheesy Horror Cinema” and “Stranger Things.” At the graduate level he teaches seminars in Chicanx children’s literature, children’s gothic and horror literature and film, and the gothic literary tradition. He is currently at work on a number of research projects, including a book on gothic literature and media and another on Chicanx children’s literature. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/sv-hold-47493

The most anticipated event of the year from leading San Diego board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Melanie Palm, M.D. is here! Dr. Palm will be hosting a virtual Summer Skin Rescue event on September 14-25, 2026. The event will feature an Instagram Live Q&A Seminar with Dr. Palm on Thursday, September 17th at 12:15 p.m., 15% off online medical grade skincare products, discounted offers on procedures like lasers & light treatments, skin tightening, body contouring, filler packages and more! To learn more, visit www.artofskinmd.com or call 858-792-7546.