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Union Tribune columnist and International Punster of the Year Richard Lederer will unlock a treasure chest of pirate jokes and riddles. Dr. Lederer will also unlock the origins of nautical words and phrases. Learn what happened when Bluebeard fell into the Red Sea, why pirates wear earrings, and more as you laugh your way though Lederer's musings. Books will be available for sale after the show. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/pirates-sea-richard-lederer-38038

Hagop Chirinian is an undocumented man from Lebanon who has lived in the U.S. for 50 years. ICE has detained him for four months without a hearing.

Join us for an unforgettable night out at Downtown San Diego's JULEP Venue. Our biggest fundraiser of the year features award-winning musicians, original compositions, Voices’ internationally acclaimed performance ensemble, a gourmet three-course meal, and a few surprises. "And Still We Sing" is Voices of Our City’s biggest concert and largest fundraising event of the year and there will be opportunities to donate throughout the evening. October 25, 5:30 p.m. \\ JULEP venue | 1735 Hancock St. San Diego 92101 Every ticket purchased amplifies the voices of Choir members who’ve risen through struggle to find joy in community. Your support helps people—individuals with families, stories, and songs—step into hope. EVENT FEATURES: • pre-concert cocktail hour featuring a live DJ spinning vinyl records. • mingling with performers before the show • auction • three course dinner curated by award-winning Chef DuVal Warner with San Diego’s own Bad Boyz of Culinary, and Chef Amanda Palomino—two-time Hell’s Kitchen standout and recent CHOPPED champion. • Voices of our City concert and creative showcase Voices of Our City is a San-Diego based nonprofit that offers holistic human services, music and arts programming, and long-term community for our unhoused neighbors. We create opportunities for our members to not only find stable housing but to thrive, rediscover their voice, and contribute joyfully to San Diego. Thank you for supporting life-saving resources, creative programming, and long-term community for San Diegans healing after homelessness. Visit: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/live/benefit-concert Voices of Our City Choir on Instagram and Facebook

Rafael Payare, conductor Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano Liv Redpath, soprano Lindsay Ammann, mezzo-soprano Meridian Prall, mezzo-soprano Tasha Hokuao Koontz, soprano Angel Raii Gomez, tenor Elliot Madore, baritone Christian Simmons, bass-baritone San Diego Symphony Chorus Maurice Boyer, Chorus Master San Diego Children’s Choir Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director San Diego Symphony Orchestra Directed by Gerard McBurney Projection Design by Mike Tutaj Lighting Design by Paul Miller Joe Fournier, artist Creative Producer is Jonathan Gilmer Mariam Bombrun, repetiteur DEBUSSY: The Joyful Isle (L'isle joyeuse), L. 106 DEBUSSY (orch. Caplet): The Box of Toys (La boîte à joujoux) RAVEL: The Child and the Magical Spells: a lyric fantasy in two scenes (L'enfant et les sortilèges: Fantaisie lyrique en deux parties) A glorious and theatrical celebration of the light and enchantment of France and French music, beginning with Debussy’s evocation of a journey to a mysterious island of love, and his witty and charming ballet score for children about the adventures of a box of toys. The program ends with a brilliantly colorful and delightful semi-staging of Ravel’s immortal and much-loved comic fantasy about a naughty child whose toys come to life to punish him. In this performance, specially created for San Diego, the many characters portrayed by the singers in this story will be reflected in animated illustrations projected on to the beautiful new walls of Jacobs Music Center. Music, words and images work in harmony to tell the story. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ravel, and our production of "L’enfant et les sortilèges" is this orchestra’s homage to the man who created one of the most beautiful depictions of childhood in all of music. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/french-fairytales/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Rafael Payare, conductor Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano Liv Redpath, soprano Lindsay Ammann, mezzo-soprano Meridian Prall, mezzo-soprano Tasha Hokuao Koontz, soprano Angel Raii Gomez, tenor Elliot Madore, baritone Christian Simmons, bass-baritone San Diego Symphony Chorus Maurice Boyer, Chorus Master San Diego Children’s Choir Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director San Diego Symphony Orchestra Directed by Gerard McBurney Projection Design by Mike Tutaj Lighting Design by Paul Miller Joe Fournier, artist Creative Producer is Jonathan Gilmer Mariam Bombrun, repetiteur DEBUSSY: The Joyful Isle (L'isle joyeuse), L. 106 DEBUSSY (orch. Caplet): The Box of Toys (La boîte à joujoux) RAVEL: The Child and the Magical Spells: a lyric fantasy in two scenes (L'enfant et les sortilèges: Fantaisie lyrique en deux parties) A glorious and theatrical celebration of the light and enchantment of France and French music, beginning with Debussy’s evocation of a journey to a mysterious island of love, and his witty and charming ballet score for children about the adventures of a box of toys. The program ends with a brilliantly colorful and delightful semi-staging of Ravel’s immortal and much-loved comic fantasy about a naughty child whose toys come to life to punish him. In this performance, specially created for San Diego, the many characters portrayed by the singers in this story will be reflected in animated illustrations projected on to the beautiful new walls of Jacobs Music Center. Music, words and images work in harmony to tell the story. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ravel, and our production of "L’enfant et les sortilèges" is this orchestra’s homage to the man who created one of the most beautiful depictions of childhood in all of music. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/french-fairytales/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Paw-tify Wrapped? Not exactly, but the San Diego Humane Society Monday released an overview of the most common dog breeds entering its facilities, including many considered "highly desirable."

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park returns for 2025—with two haunts in one: the 3,500 square foot eXperiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the twisted pines and gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point. Named in CNN’s Top 5 BEST Haunted Attractions in America, and one of the “Top 3 Halloween Destinations in the U.S.” by America Haunts. The nightmare begins inside the eXperiment Maze—a sensory trap of warped illusions, cult-favorite legends, and viral nightmares coming to life. Evade the stalking silence of Slenderman before descending into the obsessive chaos of “HELLno Kitty”, a deranged tribute to everyone’s favorite feline. Spin through the Vortex Tunnel and face-off against the most Terrifying clown and his pale side kick. Then slip into the Haunted Trail through a cursed portal with no choice but to run towards the terror. Feel your way through the fog drenched Graveyard, claw through Freddy’s School Bus, stumble into post-apocalyptic Nuke Town and try to outrun the “Sisters of the SAW” in their blood soaked cathedral. The mayhem doesn’t stop after the chainsaws! Visit DARK CARNIVAL, an all new scare zone with roaming monsters, games, photo ops, an expanded BOOtique Gift Shop, and bites from local food trucks. The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, morphing annually, reinventing fear for 26 years. Please Note: Check out the 2025 Hours of Operation for the exact days and hours of operation. Haunted Trail of Balboa Park on Instagram

Celebrate Halloween with your furry friend by participating in Soapy Joe’s Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest! Submit a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume and receive a FREE wash. During the last week of October, cast your vote for your favorite pet photo and enjoy another free wash. For every vote, Soapy Joe’s will donate $1 to Helen Woodward Animal Center. Prizes for top three winners: 1st Place: Annual membership and a year's worth of pet food from Kahoots Pet & Feed 2nd Place: 3-month gift pass and a Kahoots gift card 3rd Place: Pet swag, five free wash comp cards and a Kahoots gift card Show off your pet’s spooktacular style and support a great cause! Visit: https://soapyjoescarwash.com/ Soapy Joe's Car Wash on Instagram and Facebook

Bill Caballero returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 218th Session of Dim Sum & Jazz Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Bill Caballero Bill Caballero is a boundary-pushing, genre-defining trumpeter of local fame, and is known for hosting weekly Latin jazz jams in Barrio Logan for over 18 years, creating a welcoming space for beginners and pros alike. Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/4778e446b683/golden-island-newsletter Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island/san-diego/live-music/bill-caballero/august-24-2025 Bill Caballero on Instagram

More than half of American workers don't have a college degree. Is manufacturing a ticket for them to the middle class?