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This weekend in the arts: A fresh spin on "Antony & Cleopatra;" world premiere contemporary ballet; new installation and sculpture; cat videos on the big screen; SummerFest's closing weekend; Baja food and wine; Ameri'kana and more live music.

As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?

Applications for waitlists at three North County affordable housing communities will open on Thursday morning.

The Latin Master, Irving Flores, and his Latin Jazz Quartet return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 173rd Session of Dim Sum & Jazz Seating Begins at 6 P.M. Music from 6:30-8:30 P.M. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Irving Flores Irving Flores is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and music producer. He has performed with Bill Watrous, Charles McPherson, Abraham Laboriel, Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Alex Acuna, Akira Jimbo, Rene Camacho, Cuba’s “El Negro” Hernandez, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague. His music arrangements also include a “Tribute to Frank Sinatra”, performed by the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, an arrangement for strings for Luis Miguel, and an orchestral arrangement for The San Diego Symphony. His most significant recordings and production work in his musical career include: La Rumorosa (with Estaban Favela). Simply Sacha, featuring Sacha Boutros. Nutville, featuring the Brad Steinwehe Jazz Orchestra, La Vida ese Parentesis with Tania Libertad and Willie Colon Armando La Libertad, with Armando Manzanero and Tania Libertad The Federal Jazz Project Irving Flores' original compositions: La Rumorosa, Recuerdos, and the most recent American Influence Currently, Irving Flores is living and working in San Diego and has celebrated the release of his CD, American Influence. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, has had a day named after her by the city of San Diego in 2008, and has won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. She has recorded over 12 albums under her own name, securing an international award from The International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis for Best Self Produced Album ("Sophisticated Ladies"). She was the beehive wearing music director and longtime pianist for blues diva Candye Kane, through the 90s, appearing on many of her albums, touring world wide (France, Germany, England, The Czech Republic, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, and more) as well as all over the US and parts of Canada. Sue has also toured Switzerland, Russia, The Netherlands, and Argentina under her own name. She had a radio show for 3 years on San Diego's local Jazz station KSDS 88.3FM, and now hosts a podcast called "The Motel Swing Happy Hour KSUE San Diego." ( suepalmer.com, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes ) According to Claudia Russell, DJ Extraordinaire on KSDS 88.3FM, "When her heavily jeweled hands hit the 88s, you're in for a ride!" WATCH OUT: YOU may become a slave to the dance floor!! Visit: bardicmanagement.com/events/san-diego/live-music/sue-palmer-liz-ajuzie/april-27-2024-a38wb Sue Palmer on Facebook See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong has become a fierce champion online for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.

In Legacy of Lies, El Salvador 1981-1984, photojournalist Robert Nickelsberg documents how U.S. foreign policy fueled a violent 13-year civil war in El Salvador.

SWING INTO SPRING SERIES! 2x San Diego Music Award Winner, Taryn Donath, makes her debut at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 150TH session of Dim Sum & Jazz! About Taryn Donath An accomplished musician who has been performing professionally for over 25 years, Taryn has an incredibly commanding performance style....each live performance is exciting and spontaneous. Her piano playing is tenacious and purposeful, while her voice is smooth, sultry, and unique to her. Taryn lights up the stage every time she plays. Currently, Taryn has been performing as a duo with a drummer... Fresh, unique and exciting the two play anything from 60s soul jazz, funk, jump/swing, Latin, and their own term of beatnik blues taking the listener on a musical adventure. With an unwavering left hand, a right hand that weaves in and out effortlessly, and a backbeat as solid as a rock, the duo has a sound larger than life. Each performance is different from the last, capturing the moods of the players. The two are not bound by rules, but instead have a desire to express their own musical voice and deliver something captivating. Taryn Donath Socials https://www.tarynd.com/home https://www.facebook.com/taryndonath/ https://www.instagram.com/taryn_donath See More Events www.goldenislanddimsum.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Dry weather is headed to San Diego County this week, with periods of windy conditions anticipated Monday, forecasters said.

Food prices have largely leveled off, but many people are still frustrated when they go to their local grocery store.