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Economists may have a pretty dismal record with predictions. But we're still interested in what they see in their non-existent crystal balls.

This weekend in the arts: Zines and music at the downtown library; Hugo Crosthwaite and more art at Bread and Salt; lowrider art at Mixed Grounds; a Sherlock Holmes-inspired play; "Blanket Sounds" at the Waterfront and more live music picks.

Treat Dad to a mouthwatering BBQ Feast. Celebrate with a hearty plate featuring ½ pound of smoked tri-tip with passionfruit BBQ sauce, creamy macaroni and cheese, BBQ baked beans, corn on the cob, house-made bread and butter pickles, and soft Hawaiian bread—all paired with ice-cold beer and festive drink specials. Visit: https://www.catamaranresort.com/oceana-coastal-kitchen

At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.

Attention at Wildflour has always leaned toward the shared table. A piece of bread passed between hands, a salad that gets picked at from every side, a sandwich cut in half without asking. So we built something to reflect that. Starting this week, we’re offering a pre-fixe dinner for two, every Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Live music starts at 5 p.m. A few courses, meant to be shared. Some of it familiar, some of it not. We’ll bring it out, and you’ll eat together. That’s the whole idea. We hope you’ll come hungry, and bring someone with you. $78 for two (2) guests one (1) bottle of wine, choice of: - pinot gris - cava - felino babernet - gibbs cab sauvignon - pinot noir - rosé - j.brix one (1) salad, choice of: - mixed greens - little gem two (2) sides, choice of: - bread + butter - giardiniera - olives - brussels - broccolini - cauliflower one (1) entree, choice of: - prime rib - chicken Visit: https://www.opentable.com/r/wildflour-delicatessen-san-diego?ref=1068 Wildflour on Instagram

For decades, rising home prices have been an engine for middle-class wealth. Now a growing movement wants to slow — or even reverse — that trend. Are the politics around new housing development inherently stacked against them?

For this Thanksgiving, Planet Money and The Indicator staffers offer economic insights they're grateful for.

Nearly half of the revenue for large American ballet companies each year comes from the cozy seasonal favorite The Nutcracker. Since COVID, they have become even more dependent on those sugarplum fairies.

The executive director of World Press Photo said the image shows the inconsolable grief of children losing their father in a place built for justice. It is a stark and necessary record of family separation following the U.S. reform policies.

Join us for an inspiring luncheon with Erica Alfaro –– award-winning author, educational advocate and international keynote speaker –– on Friday, May 16, 2025. From the fields of adversity to global recognition, Erica’s story of resilience, hope and triumph will leave you uplifted and remind you of the strength within our communities. Be there to hear her story live! "Harvesting Dreams: Defying the Odds to Achieve the American Dream." Since 1986, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Spirit of the Barrio quarterly fundraising luncheons have spread awareness about our mission to provide high-quality health care to underserved communities across San Diego, while also presenting a variety of themes to our guests as they dine on our legendary tamales. Attending the event offers an outstanding opportunity to network with local policy makers, elected officials, health care advocates, community leaders and other organizations who also support our mission. Visit: https://www.fhcsd.org/spirit-of-the-barrio/ Family Health Centers of SD on Instagram and Facebook