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For many Latino immigrant and mixed-status families, the holidays are usually about gathering, tradition, and faith. But this year, heightened immigration enforcement is changing how and if families celebrate at all.

The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is San Diego’s premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema. Founded in 2000, the festival has grown to become the largest exhibition of Asian cinema in the western United States, and has showcased everything from future classics like Bong Joon-ho’s "Memories of Murder" (US Premiere) to luminary independent work like Patrick Wang’s award-winning "In the Family" (North American Premiere). Each year, the festival brings West Coast, North American, and World premieres of films from around the world to San Diego and gives audiences unique opportunities to discover international cinema. This year, the 26th edition of SDAFF will showcase 150+ films from 30+ countries, in 30+ languages from November 6 – 15, 2025. Pacific Arts Movement on Facebook / Instagram

Come find out about the uniqueness and wonder of ferns and lycophytes. CNPS, San Diego Chapter presents a talk by Jon P. Rebman about local Ferns and Lycophytes. Jon P. Rebman, Ph.D. and Annette Winner are the authors of a new filed guide titled “Ferns and Lycophytes of San Diego County”. This field guide has descriptions, keys for identification, local natural history information, and a color plate for each species that shows all of the key characters important for getting to know these species. This publication is part of the San Diego Natural History Museum’s journal series, the Proceedings of the San Diego Society of Natural History. It will be available for purchase at the meeting, and may be signed by Dr. Rebman. Our meeting starts at 6 p.m. with some socializing, book sales, and information on our upcoming Garden Tour on April 11 & 12, followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. CNPS-San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.

Savor an evening of French culture, flavors, and community at A Taste of France, co-hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce SoCal and the Alliance Française San Diego. Thursday, November 20 6 –9 p.m. Tower Beach Club, Mission Bay Indulge in an elegant night by the bay featuring fine French wines, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and delicacies from The French Gourmet, Cuisinery and Desserts by Clement that celebrate the art of French living. This festive evening is also an opportunity to sip wine from Georges Duboeuf under the stars, and to connect with fellow Francophiles, entrepreneurs, and community members in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Join and automatically enter a giveaway* to win gifts such as: - 2-night getaway with Huttopia (value $600) - XL Linoy Candle (value $85) - 2 tickets for the San Diego French Film Festival valid on May 5, 6 or 7 (value $58) Alliance Francaise de San Diego on Facebook

Before making her upcoming sixth album, the country star returned to her small-town Texas home and discovered the power of in-between spaces. "I found a lot of clarity there," she says.

This Valentine’s weekend, rest in sweet stillness during this restorative "Heart in Harmony" Sound Healing on Sunday, February 15 for one-hour sessions at 5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Unwind and breathe in fresh energy amidst the thriving plant life of the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. The one-hour sound bath is led by San Diego–based master sound healer Jazmine Amelia, alongside nine seasoned practitioners from My Sound Bath Collective, her global network of certified sound healing and ceremony leaders. Admission is $55 for members and $60 for non-members. Visit: 'Heart in Harmony': Sound Healing at the San Diego Botanic Garden San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook

All puns are intended! Competitive punning is a growing, worldwide pasttime, and Pundemonium! is based on the format used by pun contests in other cities, including the O. Henry Pun-Off in Austin, TX, Punderdome in New York, Pun DMV in Washington, D.C, It's Always Punny in Philadelphia, UK Pun-Off in London, and more. Watch, laugh, groan, or join punsters competing to see who is the wizard of wordplay, the dean of dad jokes, the punniest of them all. Competitive punning is a *thing* nationwide, and Pundemonium! is San Diego's home for the war of wordplay. Pundemonium! is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Austin, TX, San Francisco, and more. See: https://www.wired.com/2016/09/pun-competitions/ In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style. Think of it as an on-the-spot rap battle with puns. You do not have to participate! You can just watch and PUNder your life choices while you do so. BUT if you want in, we ask that Battle of the PUNdits competitors let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! For PUNger games, sign up on the spot at the show!

Musk's lawyers say OpenAI leaders "stole a charity" and Musk warns about the potential dangers of AI: "We don't want to have a Terminator outcome."

Bring your broken, non-working items—electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, and more—for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you take apart and troubleshoot your item. Even if we can't fix it, you'll learn more about how it was made and how it works. This is a fun event for the whole family, so bring your kids! We are expanding rapidly and will be hosting events all over San Diego County. Click the link below for more information. https://sdfixitclinic.org/ We hope to see you there! San Diego FixIt Clinic on Instagram