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Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave Conducted by Yves Abel Directed by Christopher Mattaliano Making jokes is what Rigoletto does for a living, serving as court jester to the predatory Duke of Mantua. But the joke may be on him when one of his jests enrages Count Monterone, the father of the Duke's latest victim, unleashing a curse with dangerous consequences for Rigoletto and his beautiful daughter Gilda. Packed with spectacular arias like “La donna è mobile,” “Caro nome,” and the stunning quartet “Bella figlia dell’amore,” Verdi’s sublime tale of betrayal, sacrifice, and revenge will hold you spellbound from start to finish. Please Note: We strongly encourage you to arrive early, as Latecomers are subject to a seating hold and will be asked to wait in the lobby until Intermission. Age Requirement 6+ San Diego Opera: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Surf Lounge Fest is a celebration of music, art, surf culture, and the San Diego community. What started as a backyard party behind a local surf shop is growing into a one-night music and arts festival at The Soap Factory in Barrio Logan. Catch live performances from Summer Salt, Tropa Magica, Couch Dog, Bēd, and Three Legged Dog, plus vinyl DJs, tattoos, local artists, vendors, drinks, and more. Come experience a night of great music and creative San Diego culture while supporting independent musicians, artists, and local businesses. Saturday, September 19, 2026 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Soap Factory, Barrio Logan 21+ Tickets available now at Surf Lounge Repeat. Surf Lounge on Instagram

In the weeks leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, KPBS Midday Edition will bring you a series of explainers breaking down important measures and races. We begin with Measure A, for San Diego County voters.

Southwestern College stages a new comedy of terrors and invited KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando to its "blood rehearsal."

While many people were celebrating the homecoming, some were also protesting the conditions sailors experienced aboard the ship and voiced opposition to the war in Iran.

Civil rights groups are suing the city of San Diego and the San Diego Police Department over their use of license plate reader technology. We talk about the lawsuit.

Santee voters are considering a 1% general sales tax increase in the 2026 General Election.

Courtside Card Show – November 6th at Hoops HQ Get ready for another Courtside Card Show! Join SD Card Club and SoCal Collectors on Friday, November 6th, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Hoops HQ in San Diego. With 30+ vendors, there will be plenty to explore! Shop sports cards, Pokémon, trading card games, graded slabs, sealed products, and more. Whether you're hunting for your next big pickup or looking to make trades, there's something for every collector. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 25+ vendors Sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, and collectibles Sealed giveaways Buy, sell, and trade with fellow collectors Free entry All ages welcome! Bring your trade binders, connect with the local collecting community, and come hang with da club! Whether you're a longtime collector or just getting started, everyone is welcome. DATE: Friday, November 6th TIME: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM LOCATION: Hoops HQ 10720 Thornmint Rd, Suite C San Diego, CA 92127 Presented by SD Card Club, Hoops HQ, and SoCalSD Collector, with sponsorship from DeckTradr. Interested in vending? DM us for vendor information! Free entry. All ages. Bring your trade binder and we'll see you courtside! sdcardclub on Instagram

The 27th San Diego Asian Film Festival returns November 5–14 with 190+ films from around the world. Check out the full lineup and get tickets at sdaff.org. #SDAFF2026 San Diego Asian Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Award-Winning PBS-Bound Documentary 'Saving Walden's World' Screens at First UU Church San Diego During Climate Week SAN DIEGO, California - October 2026 - The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front Street, will host a special community screening of Saving Walden's World on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. PST, presented by Activist San Diego and the Climate Justice Group of First UU Church San Diego as part of San Diego Climate Week 2026. The screening follows the film's official acceptance for national distribution on PBS via NETA and comes as the United Nations Environment Programme's Limiting Overshoot report confirmed in September 2026 that global temperatures will cross the 1.5°C threshold within the next few years. The film follows Jim Merkel, a former military engineer turned sustainability activist, as he travels to Kerala (India), Cuba, and Slovenia to document women-led solutions that have achieved genuine human development within planetary limits, proof that the trade-off between quality of life and ecological sustainability is not inevitable. It is a choice. The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego and its Climate Justice Group bring a tradition of faith-rooted environmental action to San Diego Climate Week. Activist San Diego, an information, communications, and mobilization organization networking for social justice, connects grassroots efforts across San Diego County. Together they present a screening that bridges the documentary evidence of what works globally with the community committed to building it locally. "San Diego Climate Week is exactly the moment for this film," says Director Jim Merkel. "The evidence of what communities in Kerala, Cuba, and Slovenia built is not theoretical. It is documented, operational, and available to any community willing to build it. This screening is part of making that evidence impossible to ignore." Director Jim Merkel will join the audience live via Zoom for a Q&A following the screening.