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In the oceanside village of Iyi, the revered Mama Efe (Rita Edochie) acts as an intermediary between the people and the all-powerful water deity Mami Wata. But when a young boy is lost to a virus, Efe’s devoted daughter Zinwe (Uzoamaka Aniunoh) and skeptical protégé Prisca (Evelyne Ily Juhen) warn Efe about unrest among the villagers. With the sudden arrival of a mysterious rebel deserter named Jasper (Emeka Amakeze), a conflict erupts, leading to a violent clash of ideologies and a crisis of faith for the people of Iyi. C.J. “Fiery” Obasi’s potent modern fable deploys vivid monochromatic black-and-white cinematography, rich sound design, and a hypnotic score in a folk-futurist style both earthy and otherworldly. Obasi depicts a pitched battle between opportunistic militants promising technological progress and a matriarchal spiritual order living in fragile harmony with the ocean. Mami Wata transports us to a place that seems both suspended in time and perhaps running out of time, as the threats of modern life wash up on its shores. Visit: digitalgym.org/movies/mami-wata/ Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

At the end of a 60-year career, legendary singer and activist Joan Baez takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as she tries to make sense of her large, history-making life, and the personal struggles she's kept private. Visit: digitalgym.org/movies/joan-baez-i-am-a-noise/ Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

A devastating earthquake forces San Francisco to consider the radical notion of tearing a freeway down.

As co-chairs of La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest Gala, we are delighted to invite you to a truly wondrous celebration on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The Conrad will be transformed into a magical Enchanted Forest! You will not want to miss this extraordinary evening including a fundraising benefit concert in support of our learning and community engagement programs, featuring our SummerFest Music Director and remarkable pianist Inon Barnatan! This enchanted evening will benefit the La Jolla Music Society’s education and children’s programming efforts. Music affects the intellectual and emotional development of children, particularly children at risk, which means your support will significantly impact a child’s future through critically important music programs and community outreach. Please join us and other like-minded supporters as we continue our mission of leadership and education by becoming a SummerFest Gala Sponsor today! Charitable donors of $5,000 or more are invited to a fabulous private Sponsor Party on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Please visit here for more information about the event! Connect with La Jolla Music Society on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X - Twitter

ARTIST | Chevelle and Three Days Grace WHEN | Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7 p.m. VENUE | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre ADMISSION | Starts at $24 Stay Connected on Social Media! Chevelle: Facebook | Instagram | X - Twitter Three Days Grace: Facebook | Instagram | X - Twitter

Of course, leave it to the gigantic nerds at NPR to throw a literary tailgate ... but to thine own self be true, even if it means getting stuffed into your locker later this afternoon.

The state is considering zeroing out funds for CalWORKS family stabilization and job subsidy programs to help balance the budget.

Two recent studies suggest that prospective homeowners will have to earn more than $100,000 annually to afford a typical home in much of the U.S.

Second Chance Beer Company is celebrating its eighth anniversary with a beer-and-wine pairing dinner event on Saturday, September 9 at 6 p.m. The three-course meal features selections from famed O’Brien's Pub Executive Chef Tyson Blake, wine from Mia Marie Vineyards, and beer from the “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery that was founded by the husband-and-wife team of Marty Mendiola and Virginia Morrison. Second Chance has collaborated with San Clemente’s Artifex Brewing Company for an anniversary beer that will be released that day, a modern West Coast IPA called Dawg Daze. Early Dawg tickets are $55 through August 14, and then $65 after that date. Part of the proceeds benefit local dog rescues like The Animal Pad. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X - Twitter