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KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando reflects on what makes Comic-Con special, from fan culture and cosplay to Hollywood activations and the comics community.

Enjoy the contemporary/ancient art of storytelling, alive and well, in the secluded and enchanting garden space of the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, in the heart of downtown. Tales from the Asian Pacific Rim will delight all from ages 12 and up. Dynamic members of Storytellers of San Diego are there to weave the spell of cultural and heritage stories, bringing them vividly to life in this intimate garden oasis. Meet Jim Dieckmann, James Nelson-Lucas and Fred Laskowski in an afternoon to stir the imagination. Spend time at the gallery exhibit, and then relax in the garden setting to stories.

Last seen with La Jolla Music Society in 2021, the GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Yuja Wang makes her highly anticipated return to San Diego in recital. Yuja Wang, one of today’s leading pianists, is celebrated for her charismatic artistry and electrifying spontaneity. She is an Artistic Partner of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, premiering major collaborations and touring globally. Please note: This is a rental event of the Jacobs Music Center, presented by La Jolla Music Society. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this event. Yuja Wang on Instagram

The USD School of Law Joan E. Bowes - James Madison Distinguished Lecture Series will be presented by Jason Riley on Tuesday, November 17 in Grace Courtroom in Warren Hall on the campus of University of San Diego. "The Affirmative Action Tragedy" His talk will be based on his latest book, "The Affirmative Action Myth", which analyzes the track record of racial preference policies in higher ed and the work force. Jason Riley is an opinion columnist at The Wall Street Journal, where his column, Upward Mobility, has run since 2016. He is also a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and provides television commentary for various news outlets.

Kick off our fall Wine & Lecture season with an engaging panel discussion on one of Coronado's most iconic landmarks! Join the Coronado Historical Association for The Silver Strand: Nature’s Bridge to Discovery as our featured speakers explore the fascinating history, present preservation efforts, and future outlook of this unique narrow strip of land. Enjoy a glass of wine, connect with fellow history enthusiasts, and discover the ecological and historical impact of the Strand on our island community. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today to join the conversation! Join us on Thursday, September 10, at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available now by clicking Register Now above! Member: $20 each Non-Member: $30 each Important Registration Information: Reservations are required. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission. If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242. Liza Butler has been a driving force in transforming Coronado’s southern boundary for nearly four decades. Guided by her lifelong belief in "beauty and nature above all else," the New Jersey native and clinical social worker turned her beach walks along Silver Strand into a monumental grassroots movement. As a founder of the Silver Strand Beautification Project (SSBP), Liza united local residents, city leaders, state agencies, and the U.S. Navy to revitalize public spaces. Her vision and tenacity led to landmark achievements, including the award-winning Nature’s Bridge to Discovery interactive trail, the undergrounding of coastal utilities, five landscaped highway medians, the unique Silver Strand bus shelters, and the creation of Grand Caribe Shoreline Park. Today, Liza continues her advocacy, inspiring the community to protect and preserve these scenic coastal treasures for future generations. David R. Landon is a native of Guilford, Connecticut, who graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1975 with a BS in Business Administration. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1976 and retired as a Captain in 2006 after 30 years on active duty. He has commanded HSL-51 in Atsugi Japan, HSL-41 in San Diego California, Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility in San Diego and Naval Base Coronado, which included NAS North Island, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, NALF San Clemente Island, the Silver Strand Training Complex, La Posta Mountain Warfare Training Complex and OLF Imperial Beach. Since retiring from the Navy, David has worked as the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Priority Solutions, a permanent placement- recruiting firm and as a Program Manager and leadership advisor for Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC). He assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Systems Technology Incorporated (STI) in 2011 and retired from STI in DEC 2017. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Agents were told to “go after anybody,” regardless of criminal history, according to the Washington Examiner.

JIMMY O. YANG is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer whose work spans film, television and sold-out arenas across the globe. Earlier this year, O. Yang released his third stand-up special, "Finally Home," in theaters, becoming the first Asian comedian to debut a comedy special in cinemas. Filmed and directed by O. Yang in his hometown of Hong Kong during a record-breaking run of five sold-out shows at the Hong Kong Coliseum, "Finally Home" premiered in cinemas and is now streaming on Hulu. On screen, O. Yang starred in Hulu’s "Interior Chinatown" and will next appear in Netflix’s upcoming Las Vegas drama series "The Roman," executive produced by Martin Scorsese and Oscar Isaac. He has also starred as Jian-Yang on HBO’s Emmy-winning "Silicon Valley" and the hit movie "Crazy Rich Asians." Additional credits include Netflix’s "Love Hard" and "Space Force," on which he also served as a writer. A globally touring stand-up headliner, O. Yang recently has sold out arenas in America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Breaking the record for the largest English stand-up comedy show ever held in Hong Kong and Tokyo. His previous specials, "Good Deal and Guess How Much?," have amassed millions of views and rank among Amazon Prime Video’s top-performing comedy programs. Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/jimmy-o-yang-2027 Jimmy O. Yang on Facebook / Instagram

Le Charcuterie Bar runs free trivia every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in East Village, a few blocks from Petco Park. It's a cheese and charcuterie bar rather than a sports bar, so expect a quieter room and a better glass of wine with your questions. No cover, no sign-up. San Diego's full list of weekly trivia nights is at https://trivianearme.net/san-diego https://trivianearme.net/san-diego/venues/le-charcuterie-bar

The famed Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.

The Port of San Diego on Tuesday warned the public to prepare for intermittent street flooding this week thanks to a combination of elevated tide levels, Kelvin waves, seasonal high tides and forecast rainfall.