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Pressure has mounted on Trump to make his own views on abortion public after the Florida Supreme Court allowed the state's six-week ban on abortion to go into effect.

The descendants of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and those of the people the Lee family enslaved came together for the first time at Arlington House, the national memorial to Lee in Virginia.

Diversionary Theater is putting on a new production of Charles Ludlam's 1980s ridiculously fun comedy.

There is an existing county immigrant center in National City, which has been open since March. County officials have yet to choose a location for the new welcome center.

The debut play by San Diego-based writer-actor Lani Gobaleza is here. Directed by Earl Paus, "Every Day Vanilla" has something for everyone. The year is 2006. Seventeen-year-old Filipina American writer Frankie Robles dreams of escaping San Diego for somewhere less “vanilla." Over the course of 10 years, she begins to reexamine her relationship with her hometown through the eyes of her family, friends, and lovers. This play contains some mild language, LGTBQIA+ stories, and intergenerational conflict. Trigger warnings: Reference to domestic abuse, suicide. Note: This production is presented separately from MOXIE Theatre's programming. Please do not contact the regular MOXIE Theatre box office number for questions or sales. For more information visit: everydayvanilla.com

The Manhattan Transfer has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, a legacy that defines the group as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The legendary quartet has won 10 Grammy Awards out of 20 nominations and has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Their dynamic performances and sense of style have led them to become one of the most iconic music groups in the world. With their enduring creativity, energy, and joy in their music, the group has joined the pantheon of the entertainment industry. Recognized for their unique sound, The Manhattan Transfer has also recorded with an impressive array of artists, including Tony Bennett, Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson, Laura Nyro, Phil Collins, B.B. King, Chaka Khan, James Taylor, and Frankie Valli. The group has released 19 singles and 29 albums over their incredible career and their music has been widely featured in major films and television shows. Their 50th anniversary celebration will see the release of FIFTY, the new album, and a 5-disc historic CD boxed set. With sold-out world tours and record sales in the millions, The Manhattan Transfer continues to bring unique and extraordinary melodic and jazz-infused vocals to new and established audiences, spanning generations. Special Guest: The Diva Jazz Orchestra For more information visit: amphitheater.ucsd.edu

Celebrate the Festival of Light with the Grammy-winning Klezmatics. Since their emergence more than 30 years ago, The Klezmatics have transcended genres, blending klezmer with aching shtetl melodies, raucous Latin stomps, wild jazz riffs, and provocative Arabic, African, American, and Balkan rhythms. This holiday performance will include seasonal music from their acclaimed album Happy Joyous Hanukkah that set lyrics by the late Woody Guthrie to their delightful original compositions. “The Klezmatics aren’t just the best band in the klezmer vanguard; on a good night, they can rank among the greatest bands on the planet.”—Time Out New York

FILM FORUM CORONADO presents “Women Talking” Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library (Winn Room) 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: 619-522-7390 Website: www.coronadolibrary.org Film & Discussion Adults Free “WOMEN TALKING” (2022. 104 min. PG-13) - Do Nothing. Stay and fight. Leave and build a better world. The women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their plight with their faith in Sarah Polley’s biting and explosive film. The outstanding ensemble includes Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy, Frances McDormand and Ben Whishaw. FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library, on the first and third Wednesdays, with a brief introduction before the film and a discussion afterward, led by Ralph DeLauro. This program is presented by Coronado Public Library and Coronado Island Film Festival.

The San Diego Potters’ Guild presents “Eye Candy,” a show highlighting the visual appeal of ceramic art, its range of color, variety of for and theme. Original work on view is delightful and engaging, handmade inspiration for the holidays. The show runs Dec. 1, 2023 - Jan. 9, 2024 Open daily except Christmas Day 11a.m. - 4 p.m. (11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day) Visit: https://www.sandiegopottersguild.org/ San Diego Potters' Guild on Facebook / Instagram

The head of the U.N.'s atomic watchdog agency on Sunday condemned a Ukrainian drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.