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Following January’s incredible full-house 2nd Anniversary show, Songwriter Sanctuary returns on Friday, February 28 with a new lineup featuring Rebecca Jade, Ash the Author, and Nubella Honey performing in the round. Songwriter Sanctuary is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley and Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.) About the Artists Rebecca Jade is an award-winning R&B, soul, and jazz artist whose accolades include multiple San Diego Music Awards and performances with legends like Sheila E. and Sir Elton John. Ash the Author paints true school golden age hip-hop lyrics and thoughtful musings over soulful and jazzy palates. The blend between airy crooning and gritty wordplay are a testament to his upbringing: his time in Chicago bringing out the clever, reflective and sometimes sensitive lyrics and his time in California allowing a funky, carefree side to surface. Get lost in the vibes and storytelling of a true author. (-SofarSounds) Nubella Honey is a Nigerian-born singer-songwriter whose rich, soulful vocals glide over funk-infused grooves. With notable appearances at Sofar Sounds and San Diego Pride, she brings a nostalgic yet fresh sound to every stage. Event Details Date: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7-9 p.m. Location: Normal Heights United Church, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116 All Ages are welcome, but we do not censor artists, so please review scheduled artists and make the best decision for your family. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages), but please be generous in your support of these top-tier talents. All donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. Songwriter Sanctuary alumni artists are welcome as our guests. Food/Drink: Available for small purchase, thanks to partners at Normal Heights United and sponsors Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are also welcome to bring in outside food and drink. Please respectfully eat and dispose of waste. Accessibility: For venue accessibility requests, contact Molly Lorden at molly(at)nhunited(dot)org. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change March 28 The Wellsprings Aly Rowell Justin John Rodriguez April 25 Mandi Miller Kaylee Daugherty Brittany Taylor May 30 Surrija The Lovebirds Jonesy Jones June 27 - LGBTQ Pride Show! Lily Wecks Kimiko In Mazes July 25 The Bella Lunas Espi Miranda Ramos August 29 Claire King Hailey Wetzel Lexi Pulido September 26 Joe Summers Grainne Hunt Helena Holleran October 24 Shea Givens Kevin Cooper Anthony Cullins December 5 - Holiday Edition! JT Moring Cara Cormier David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White / lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com

Discover the artists of the Oceanside International Film Festival at the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, California)! Enjoy light refreshments, ambient music, and a live artist creating a new piece, all surrounded by a Gallery filled with surf posters, photography, and paintings that celebrate the theme. This free event is open to all, and families are welcome to drop in on Friday, February 7, between 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Explore the science behind a plant-based diet and how it can improve our health and the planet’s too. Learn how people are losing weight, reducing their risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer with the power of plant-based foods. Taste-test a variety of food products and take home valuable resources that will inspire you to continue exploring and enjoying the many health and environmental benefits of choosing plant-based foods.

Imaginations go wild as the Brooks Theater Gallery explores all things science fiction! This exhibition is the visual partner to OTC’s season production of Stranger Sings!, a parody of the TV show Stranger Things. The Artist Open House on Saturday, October 12th from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. will offer light refreshments, a guest artist working on a current piece, a create your own alien souvenir, and over 40 pieces of out of this world art! Visit: Artist Open House: One Step...Beyond Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Join American Me Comedy: Wednesday, February 12, 8 p.m., at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit San Diego based pet therapy group, Love On A Leash®. Jason Rogers and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including: Host: Jason Rogers, Headliner: Kris Tinkle, Ali Malik, Kimbles Hume, Phil Morris and Max Kestenbaum. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of Love on a Leash®. Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-212- Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person (non alcoholic drinks available). Ages 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport! Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to Love on a Leash®: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing an avenue for volunteer teams to engage in meaningful and productive animal assisted therapy. The mission of Love on a Leash® is committed to bringing comfort, happiness, and healing to people through pet therapy. Come share this special one-nite comedy event, February 12, as we stand up for Love On A Leash®! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego community and together change lives one laugh and leash at a time!

For most of the '00s, Panda Bear helped define the sound of youthful, ramshackle indie rock. On Noah Lennox's eighth album, Sinister Grift, the artist focuses on the shifting relationships and faltering memories of midlife, with a fleshed out band behind him.

In North Dakota, many farmers are still recovering from the 2018 trade war and are now bracing for more losses as President Trump levies sweeping tariffs on everything from soybeans to pork.

The most detailed plan to reshape the Army began taking shape long before Pete Hegseth's arrival as secretary of defense.

Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church.

Officials said initially nine people were missing but authorities later apprehended two.