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Three-time National Book Award finalist Edwidge Danticat and debut novelist Morgan Thomas are up for the fiction prize. Nonfiction books cover the prison system and music, and queer parenthood.

The Center Chorale, Pacific Coast Chorale, and Chamber Orchestra perform Sacred, Secular, and Dance music of the Renaissance featuring arrangements by Artistic Director, John Nettles in the beautiful Grace Lutheran Church of Escondido. Escondido Choral Arts Foundation: Website / Facebook / Instagram

TOAST is bringing The BEST of BREAD Tour BACK to ESCONDIDO due to POPULAR DEMAND! Last year this show SOLD OUT, so get YOUR tickets before it’s too late! “BREAD VIRTUALLY INVENTED soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits — ‘Make It With You,’ ‘If,’ ‘Baby I’m-a Want You’ and ‘Everything I Own’ — remain staples on lite-rock radio.” – Rolling Stone Over their career, Bread scored 13 hits on Billboard’s Top 100! The two surviving members of Bread (David Gates & Robb Royer) are happily retired and enjoying their time with family and the fruits of their musical careers. Enter TOAST – The Ultimate Bread Experience who does everything possible to keep the legacy of Bread alive. With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as “spot on” to the original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back in the day. TOAST will take you on a journey back in time, engaging a spectrum of emotions; from the tender moments that tug on the heartstrings to the upbeat classics that compel you to jump out of your seat and dance. And when combined with truly timeless music, this concert will “rise” to the top as one of your absolute favorite concerts! Friday, November 13 @ 7 p.m. California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 TOAST- The BEST of BREAD on Facebook / Instagram

It's October, so enjoy a karaoke ghost story at the San Diego Filipino Film Festival and Halloween horror convention Scream Diego this Saturday.

"Macbeth" is one of Shakespeare’s most gripping and beloved plays. Driven by a mysterious prophecy and the fierce ambition of his wife, the noble warrior Macbeth seizes the crown of Scotland in his daring quest for glory. What follows is one of the greatest thrill-rides in world drama, as a marriage and a kingdom are shaken to their core by the forces of desire and destiny. Shakespeare’s electrifying tale of power and consequence brims with witches, omens, and restless spirits—making it a nail-biting theatrical experience. By William Shakespeare Directed by Marcela Lorca All Globe for All performances are free and open to the public*, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Globe for All Tour will be presented with free public performances at: - Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m.: Wilson Middle School - Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m.: Lemon Grove Academy Middle School - Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m.: Lincoln High School - Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. CECUT (Tijuana Cultural Center) - Friday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m.: San Diego State University - Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m.: Oceanside Public Library - Saturday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m.: Oceanside Public Library - Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m.: Coronado Public Library - Friday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m.: Jackie Robinson YMCA - Saturday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m.: San Diego Central Library - Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m.: Normal Heights United Church - Tuesday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m.: The San Diego LGBT Community Center - Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m.: Montgomery High School - Thursday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m.: El Cajon Library - Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m.: Creative Performing and Media Arts (CPMA) - Friday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m.: City Heights Performance Annex RSVP and learn more at: https://www.theoldglobe.org/arts-engagement/globe-for-all/ The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

An unforgettable art activity where you’ll learn about amazing animals, their habitats, and discover how to draw them. Step into the extraordinary world of Sir Chris Topher—Scottish-born conservationist, naturalist, artist, and time traveler, knighted by King George V in the 1910s. During this unique, interactive drawing safari, Sir Chris Topher brings his remarkable travels and adventures to life as he shares his passion for African wildlife, the habitats they depend upon, and the importance of protecting them for generations to come. Children and families will receive drawing supplies and learn directly from a professional artist and art teacher, combining art, exploration, natural history, and conservation in an unforgettable experience. Hosted inside Art Scene West in San Diego’s Seaport Village, this intimate event is designed for children, adults, aspiring artists, animal lovers, and curious minds alike. Come prepared to observe, draw, ask questions, and perhaps see the natural world through the eyes of an explorer from another time. Art Scene West on Facebook / Instagram

One Book, One San Diego has announced the selections for the 2026 region-wide read: “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter” by Stephen Graham Jones has been chosen for adult readers; “The Cartoonists Club: A Graphic Novel,” by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud for teens and tweens; and “Books on Bikes” by F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell and illustrated by Brizida Magro for children.

The San Diego Padres legend reflects on his turbulent baseball career, race, culture and his complicated relationship with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in his new book.

We hear from the founders of the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, which kicks off Thursday. Then, a Midday Movies discussion of favorite Alfred Hitchcock films. And finally, your weekend arts preview.

The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah — the militant group created in 1982 to counter a second Israeli invasion.