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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is turning good vibes into a great cause with its annual Day of Service, a global celebration honoring the legacy of Jimmy Buffett. On Friday, September 4, the hotel’s rooftop 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar will come alive with live music, tropical cocktails and island-inspired fun from 5 to 9 p.m., all in support of the San Diego Music Foundation. The free, community-driven event invites guests to enjoy a sunset celebration while giving back, with a benefit concert headlined by Buffett Beach Band, a travel-themed silent auction and interactive experiences that capture the spirit of Buffett’s laid-back lifestyle and commitment to service. Throughout the evening, a portion of food and beverage sales, along with silent auction proceeds, will directly benefit the San Diego Music Foundation, supporting local music education and outreach programs. The celebration continues all weekend long with additional live music, pop-up experiences and themed specials, extending the impact beyond a single night. As part of a brand-wide initiative, Margaritaville locations around the world will participate in the Day of Service, with the City of San Diego officially proclaiming August 29 as the official Margaritaville San Diego Day of Service. Margaritaville Hotel San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Rafael Payare, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93 Rafael Payare returns to Jacobs Music Center to lead two profound masterworks composed a century apart: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by Daniil Trifonov, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. Both works unite the intensely personal with the powerfully public. Shostakovich completed his Symphony No. 10 in the aftermath of Stalin’s death in 1953. The music bears witness to immense suffering under tyranny while reclaiming the voice of the individual. Through coded motifs of his own name, allusions to those he cared for, and echoes of Russian poetry, Mahler, and Jewish folk tradition, Shostakovich shaped a drama of fear, endurance, and defiance. Please note: the repertoire of this concert has changed from previously published versions. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Come see Jesse Ray Smith, Cassie B and Twilight Highway perform Thursday, Sept. 10 7:30 p.m. (Doors: 7 p.m.) Box Office: 858-481-8140 Boxoffice@bellyup.com | FAQ Jesse grew up blue-collar in Northern California, the son of parents who owned a family appliance business, and his sound carries that same lived-in, road-worn quality, shaped as much by California surf and coastal sailing as by the Americana tradition he's building on. He's actively establishing roots in Nashville, working alongside longtime promoter and partner Fred Gage, and collaborating with Slim Gambill, longtime lead guitarist for Lady A, a partnership that speaks to how naturally his sound bridges the West Coast and Nashville scenes. Spotify YouTube www.jesseraysmith.com

Automated license plate readers continue to be the subject of scrutiny over police use and privacy concerns. We hear from one of the advocates involved in pushing back against the use of the technology.

First, an organization in El Cajon is asking for more accurate representation for nearly 25,000 of its local residents. Then, a resident in Emerald Hills has now filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego over a housing development coming to his neighborhood. Also, some local advocates feel the lack of safe places to ride an e-bike is a central issue when it comes to safety. And, join us for a sneak peak of a driverless robotaxi ride.

We celebrate Black Music Month with San Diego's own Soul Disciples, a hip-hop and rap collective.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited San Diego last week to announce a new federal approach to homelessness and treatment called "Treatment First." We talk about what it could mean for San Diego's approach to homelessness.

Join leading Deaf culture scholars and UCSD professors Carol Padden and Tom Humphries for an illuminating talk on the history of Deaf people in the United States. What are the issues that have historically defined Deaf culture and peoples? What are some of the matters in culture, education, politics, and the arts that animate contemporary Deaf lives? How have Deaf people countered prejudice and the historic social oppression directed at them by the hearing world. Simultaneous interpretation in ASL and English provided. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

We celebrate Disability Pride Month by featuring local groups in San Diego promoting accessibility and inclusivity through adaptive sports programs.

The Trump administration is trying to lock down immigration detention capacity in California despite opposition from the state’s Democratic leaders.