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Witness the reawakening of the California Ballet for one day only. Directed by Trystan Merrick, this exciting new program will feature repertoire from California Ballet’s rich 50 year history, a re-imagined masterpiece, and brand-new contemporary works, one of which will include an original score created by local San Diego composers. Coming to the stage is Merrick's new "Walpurgisnacht”, Thor Sutowski’s "Espresso”, and an excerpt from Christina Krejer's "Out in the Sunlight”, as well as two world-premiere contemporary works by Daniel-Kurtis Wentworth and Zaquia Mahler Salinas. Click here for more information about this event!

Following reports that Uber has prevented some transgender and nonbinary people from being drivers or food deliverers by deeming their identification documents to be fraudulent, the San Diego City Attorney's Office and other municipal prosecutors called on the company Thursday to release details of its verification protocols.

This weekend in the arts: "Son de Allá y Son de Acá"; Keep A Breast Foundation breast cast art and beer; Broadway's "Les Misérables"; Casa Fest; Borrego Art Institute; "War of the Worlds"; free ballet and more.

A new report on gig worker deaths found that more than 50 people were killed while working for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash. Often the families receive no compensation in the wake of the killings.

Artists and Repertoire: Rafael Payare, conductor Marc-André Hamelin, piano Richard Wagner: Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Franz Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 About the program: The exquisitely romantic Second Piano Concerto by Liszt is performed by the great Lisztian, Marc-André Hamelin, whom the New York Times hailed as “A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess.” Music Director Rafael Payare leads the Orchestra in Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, featuring one of the most famous openings in Romantic music, with the deep throbbing bass like a heartbeat, and a great arc of melody rising and falling — it seems so inevitable, so strong a way to begin this symphony. Note: gates for the Thursday performance will open at 6pm. An additional performance takes place Friday, Nov. 18 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Related links: San Diego Symphony on Instagram San Diego Symphony on Facebook

California may try an innovative new way to deter illegal weapons, spurred most recently by a mass shooting near the state Capitol.

Grab your waterfront premiere spot to view the Big Bay Boom fireworks! Tickets for the July 4 fireworks viewing are only $20.00 per person for entry starting at 7 p.m. to remain on the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s McKinney Deck of the historic national and state landmark 1898 steam ferry Berkeley for spectacular views of fireworks over San Diego Bay. The Maritime Museum waterfront barge to the rear of the Berkeley will also be available as a fireworks viewing option. The remaining vessels in the Maritime Museum fleet and exhibits will be closed for July 4 fireworks viewing. A no-host bar for beverages & optional summertime picnic faire including ala carte hot dogs, chips and apple pie, will be available for additional purchase, while supplies last. Gate opens at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Capacity is limited. (Daytime general admission self-guided tour tickets are not included in the viewing fee.)

From the organizers: The evening starts with nosh and mingling then a panel discussion led by lifelong surfer and executive editor of the San Diego Poetry Annual, Michael Klam. Panelists are author and lifelong surfer, artist, and contributing writer at The Surfer’s Journal, Cher Pendarvis, surf journalist Scott Bass, classical pianist/surfer Jeeyoon Kim, and poet/visual artist Ted Washington. Open mic follows the panel. All poets and writers of any genre are invited to share their take on the influence and inspiration they draw from the sea. Open mic readers will share one poem (or two short ones) or one piece of short prose each. Writers can sign up on the night of the show or preregister at sdpoetryannual@gmail.com. The Friends of the San Diego Central Library will also be hosting a membership drive to support the library. Everyone who stops by their table will get a raffle ticket and be eligible to participate, no purchase necessary. Prizes include a Hank Warner custom surfboard, $100 dinner gift certificates to Bully’s East Prime Bistro Sports Bar (and ball caps and shirts from the restaurant), and assorted swag from Rocky’s Crown Pub.

California's Coastal Commission has approved a desalination plant that could turn up to 5 million gallons of seawater a day into drinkable water.

The five world-class illusionists that make up this mind-bending theatrical production are back on tour in 2022, following sell out shows across the globe, rave reviews and a run in London’s West End. Catch this incredible show for the whole family at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. Tickets start from just $28.50. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at https://www.championsofmagic.co.uk or ticketmaster.com. Visit: https://www.san-diego-theater.com/theaters/balboa-theater/champions-of-magic.php Champions of Magic website Champions Of Magic on Facebook