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Burn All Books faces its third rent hike in three years and is searching for a new location.

Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Reading | Community | Dance Party "Every night I pray to love, please invent yourself." - Jennifer Espinoza, from "It's Important to Be Something” Join us at Verbatim Books for Desire, Calling No. 2—a night of words, want, and wild joy. We’re bringing four writers who know how to make language do something to you. 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winners Demree McGhee, author of "Sympathy for Wild Girls," and Ilana Masad, author of "Beings" and "All My Mother’s Lovers" will read prose. Jennifer Espinoza, author of "I Don't Want to Be Understood," and emerging writer Jenna Flenner will share exquisite poetry. We’re excited to be raising money for a local queer nonprofit and crown the evening with a dance party! Stay tuned for more announcements as the evening gets closer. All ages. Free. Everyone is welcome. Let's celebrate books, desire, and community! The Writers: Demree McGhee is a writer. She earned her BA from the University of California San Diego and her MFA at San Diego State University. Her work has been published in Lunch Ticket, Wax Nine Journal, Burn All Books, and more. Her debut short story collection, "Sympathy for Wild Girls," is available from Feminist Press. Jennifer Espinoza is a trans woman poet. Her work has been featured in Poetry Magazine, The Paris Review, the American Poetry Review, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA in poetry from UC Riverside and is currently a professor of creative writing. Ilana Masad is a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and criticism. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NPR, The Atlantic, and many more. She is the author of the novels "All My Mother's Lovers" and "Beings" and is co-editor of the anthology "Here for All the Reasons: Why We Watch The Bachelor." Masad holds a PhD in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has taught a wide variety of creative writing and literature courses, and also provides editorial services to authors. Jenna Flenner is a senior writing major at Point Loma Nazarene University. She actively contributes to the Driftwood creative arts journal and participates in local theatre. Born and raised in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, she takes inspiration from early American history, combining it with her love of the Beat Generation. After graduation, Jenna hopes to study for a teaching certificate and continue traveling. Verbatim Books on Facebook / Instagram

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to San Diego, playing Pechanga Arena San Diego from September 11–13, 2026 – after an 11-year hiatus with the prior Ringling San Diego shows back in 2015! You remember your first circus. Now it’s their turn. Ringling is a childhood moment filled with awe, laughter, and unforgettable family time, the kind of experience every kid deserves. For a limited time, families can enjoy all the circus fun with $15 kids’ tickets, making it easier than ever to create those first circus memories together. The Greatest Show On Earth® is a two-hour live talent show featuring the world’s best acts. This action-packed modern circus is filled with heart-pounding stunts, incredible acrobats, and immersive family moments that keep Children Of All Ages© fully engaged. From high-flying trapeze to gravity-defying acrobatics, every act is designed to wow. Performers flip, twist, soar, and launch through the air in a nonstop display of strength, precision, and courage that pushes the limits of what feels possible. Set to a high-energy soundtrack with over 10 genres of music and brought to life with vibrant visuals, dynamic lighting, and larger-than-life production, the show transforms the arena into “The Greatest Party On Earth” — where families can laugh, cheer, and experience it all together. Audiences will experience iconic Ringling acts reimagined in exciting new ways, from the Double Wheel of Destiny, where performers leap and jump rope on massive moving wheels high above the ground, to breathtaking trapeze artists soaring through the air in perfectly timed, heart-racing passes. The show also features a high-speed bicycle troupe performing astonishing stunts, building moving human pyramids, and showcasing incredible balance and coordination. Powerful acrobats from Mongolia demonstrate jaw-dropping strength and high-flying agility, while a Latin dance group blends salsa-style movement with acrobatics in a vibrant, high-energy performance. Throughout the show, moments of humor, surprise, and audience interaction keep the experience playful and engaging, while fan-favorite characters like Bailey the Robo Pup bring heart, personality, and fun for younger fans. Before the show even begins, families are invited to join the excitement during the interactive pre-show, where the Ringling Hype Crew brings the arena to life with music, movement, and crowd engagement. From the first moment to the final bow, the experience is designed to keep audiences connected, entertained, and part of the action every step of the way. Friday, Sept. 11 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 - 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 - 12 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tickets: • Opening Night Special – All Tickets 50% Off • $15 Kids Tickets (ages 2–12) with purchase of an adult ticket* • Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com or visit the venue box office For more information, visit: https://www.ringling.com/special-offers/ *Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand. Restrictions and fees may apply. For specific local San Diego show information please visit https://www.ringling.com/show/san-diego-ca-2026-pechanga-arena-san-diego/ Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey on Facebook / Instagram

Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

An introduction to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Learn information about risk factors, common symptoms, and resources for help. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego isn't the only government entity proposing to roll back arts funding — to the tune of nearly $12 million in Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget — as grants and other sources from Washington, D.C. begin to dry up.

Join us this winter break as we explore the science of seasons and the world through music during two weeks of camp. We invite all budding scientists and musicians ready for new challenges and problem-solving as we complete daily science and art activities. Week 1 The Science of Seasons December 21 - 23 Ages: 4 - 8 years old Registration: Members- $200 | Non-members: $235 Last day of registration: December 7 Week 2 STEMusicians December 28 - 31 Ages: 4 - 8 years old Registration: Members- $275 | Non-members: $310 Last day of registration: December 14 Children’s Museum of Discovery on on Facebook / Instagram

The day's observances will begin at 5:46 a.m. Friday, when U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel will briefly halt northbound traffic at the San Ysidro, Otay Mesa and Calexico West ports of entry.

Learn strategies for helping a person with dementia manage daily medications safely. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Develop new skills and strategies for connecting and communicating more effectively with a person experiencing memory loss, and responding when interactions are challenging. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram