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As Ramadan begins, traditional lanterns called fawanees brighten Cairo. They have become a symbol of Ramadan and are an almost-mandatory home decoration for the holy month in Egypt.

On Tuesday, nearly 3,500 people packed American University's Bender Arena for the monks' first public stop in the nation's capital after completing a 15-week trek from Texas that captivated the country. The monks said their aim was to promote mindfulness and inner peace.

We warmly invite guests of all ages to join in a special Hanukkah celebration with the Chabad Center of UC outside in Macy's Court, near Parfait Paris. Experience the beauty and tradition of this meaningful holiday with a menorah lighting ceremony, uniting friends, families, and neighbors in the spirit of joy and togetherness. The evening will feature live music and entertainment, traditional Hanukkah treats, kids' takeaways, and moments of reflection as we honor the season’s themes of light, hope, and renewal. Westfield UTC on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Mirae kh RHEE's immersive MOPA exhibit; a Juneteenth music, art and film event at Oolong Gallery; "XICANA! San Diego"; Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival; Make Music Day; "A Streetcar Named Desire"; writer Lizz Huerta; Bro-Am Fest and more arts and live music picks.

Puma Blue is the alias of artist, producer & songwriter, Jacob Allen. Originally from South-London, currently based in Atlanta; Puma Blue first gained wider attention with his EPs "Swum Baby" (2017) & "Blood Loss" (2018). His debut album "In Praise Of Shadows" was released in 2021, followed by concert-film "A Late Night Special." Noted for a blend of sensuality, intimate fragility & haunting, nocturnal ambience, Puma Blue’s live shows feature a band of close friends, blending jazz-influenced improvisation with a vocal energy often likened to Jeff Buckley. His second album "Holy Waters," a darker, band-focused meditation on the acceptance of death, was released in 2023 & hailed a triumph. In 2025 it was followed by surprise album, "antichamber," announced mere hours before release, an ambient, stripped-back body of work featuring obscure, minimalist arrangements & field recordings. In October 2025, Puma Blue announced that new music was once again imminent, sharing fragments of new single "Desire". Puma Blue on Instagram / YouTube

This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.

El nuevo estacionamiento de pago en Balboa Park ha provocado un rechazo generalizado, con una caída en las visitas a los museos y quejas de los residentes por el coste adicional para acceder a uno de los espacios más emblemáticos de la ciudad.

Teachers and students say the Grossmont Union High School District board’s recent decisions to eliminate school librarian positions limit students’ access to libraries and further exacerbate concerns of censorship.

In a conversation with pianist Lara Downes, the New Yorker staff writer says music in America will keep evolving as long as the country keeps an open door to new people and new sounds.

The epic Baroque opera about the love story which shaped empires! George Frideric Handel’s opera “Giulio Cesare” (Italian for Julius Caesar) set London afire with its passionate music in 1723. In 2026, the drama and musical genius are coming to San Diego in Cinballera Entertainment’s dynamic production. Many consider this to be Handel’s greatest opera, if not the best opera of the Baroque period. An intrinsic component of its enduring popularity is its evocative subject matter, torn from one of ancient history’s most dramatic pages. When Roman general Julius Caesar conquers Egypt, he quickly finds himself conquered by the beautiful maiden Lydia. Little does he know that she is really Cleopatra, the brilliant Egyptian queen. Can romance and royal ambition survive the passion and devastation of war? This unique production honors tradition while creatively incorporating classical ballet to convey the intricate story more dramatically! Cinballera Entertainment on Facebook / Instagram