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Mary Hennessy served Santee’s community for 40 years at her donut shop, Mary’s Donuts. She passed away last month, but her granddaughter says her recipes and legacy remain.

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to honor and remember those we have lost, and welcome them back to visit the land of the living. San Diego will hold several events and festivities to commemorate the tradition, and KPBS found a list of places you can attend and enjoy.

The database, known as ARJIS, is a clearinghouse for records collected by San Diego area police departments. Federal immigration enforcement agencies pay SANDAG for access to ARJIS, which advocates said could be a violation of immigrant sanctuary laws.

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.

San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash is the ultimate culinary celebration, bringing together the city’s best local restaurants, chefs, and mixologists for one fabulously indulgent day. Attendees can expect unlimited bites, mimosas, and cocktails, plus live entertainment and the chance to mingle with fellow food lovers. With a wide range of flavors to sample, from savory favorites to decadent desserts, it’s a full-on feast for your taste buds. Whether you’re a dedicated brunch enthusiast or just looking for a brag-worthy way to spend your weekend, a ticket guarantees entry to this can’t-miss event. *This event is 21+. No children or pets allowed. Tickets include unlimited food and drinks. Early bird pricing is available through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. On-site parking is available for $10 per car; carpooling or ride-share services (Uber, Lyft, taxis) are encouraged. Brunch Bash tickets typically sell out, and capacity is limited, so advanced purchase is strongly recommended. Tickets will not be sold onsite if the event sells out in advance. Each ticket includes a one-year print subscription to San Diego Magazine ($18 value), mailed to your address if opt-in is selected.

Luke Severeid is a hill-hiking, metal-music-loving, chrome-dome-having stand-up comedian from Seattle, Washington. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it. Luke’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer &/or bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online, and no matter who you are or where you’re from, he is GUARANTEED to get a giggle or two out of you. Luke Severeid on Facebook / Instagram

Explore Handbuilding with Clay Saturday, November 8, 4-6 p.m. Ages 12+ welcome! Join us for the next edition of Clay Happy Hour! Get festive with clay! In this Clay Happy Hour, we’ll be hand-building holiday ornaments perfect for trees, gifts, or home décor. From classic shapes to your own whimsical designs, you’ll learn simple techniques to create uniquely personal pieces. These ornaments are sure to add a handmade touch to the season! Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for a new way to unwind, this open studio setting is a great chance to get your hands messy, meet new people, and let your creativity ring out. All materials are provided, and you’ll get to take home your handmade creations after they’re fired and ready for pick-up in 3-4 weeks. Grab a friend, enjoy some clay therapy, and discover the joy of crafting with clay! Just be sure to arrive before Clay Happy Hour ends at 7 p.m. so you have enough time to complete your project! All materials are provided. No beverages are served–just clay and a good time! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Discover how sensory details can elevate your writing from ordinary to extraordinary in this lecture and workshop. Through immersive exercises focusing on each of the five senses, followed by practical editing techniques, you’ll learn to craft vivid, evocative descriptions and master the art of selective prose. Sensory details can transform a story from something mundane into something truly beautiful, but they can also be easily overwritten. In this lecture, we practice writing about each of our senses in turn, then discuss how to edit so that only the most compelling descriptions remain in our final draft. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Annual exhibition of woven work by members of the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild at the Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery, from October 11 to October 31, 2025. Note the gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit: https://sdcwg.org/exhibits.html San Diego Creative Weavers on Instagram and Facebook

Toast National Margarita Day on February 22 at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego with an all-day celebration featuring live entertainment, food and drink specials, a Margarita Tasting Crawl, and a photo-op setup. The day kicks off with a live DJ at LandShark Bar & Grill from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a traveling mariachi performance from 2 to 3 p.m. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees can take part in a Margarita Tasting Crawl with specialty margaritas served throughout the hotel, including a Prickly Pear Margarita, Classic Margarita and non-alcoholic option, Coffee Margarita, and Frozen Margarita at various locations. Additional offerings include a $5 Blender Cup Special, dining and margarita combos at the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar, and, of course, a 5 p.m. Cheers featuring $5 margaritas. Perfect for kicking off a Gaslamp night out this National Margarita Day! Margaritaville Hotel San Diego on Facebook / Instagram