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Pundemonium is back, pumpkin! And this month, we're getting spooky. San Diego's ONLY pun competition returns to the Finest City Improv stage on Friday, October 25, at 10 p.m.! Watch, laugh, groan, or JOIN word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win a coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy! Pundemonium! is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! Winners of each round will get the coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy to take home. We'll also be holding a Halloween costume contest! Tickets are pay what you can! Reserve your tickets online ahead of time or just show up at the door. Visit: https://finestcity.vbotickets.com/event/pundemonium_san_diego%60s_only_pun_competition/132045 San Diego Pundemonium! on Instagram and Facebook

May 4, Noon to 5 p.m. Plant Sale & Garden Art Boutique; Flower Show open 2 to 4 p.m. May 5, 10 to 4 p.m. (all events) Jim Porter Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Vista Garden Club’s 88th Annual Flower Show and Plant Sale is May 4-5 at Jim Porter Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. The club welcomes attendees to “Come to a Garden Party.” The event includes a National Garden Clubs Standard Flower Show, Plant Sale and Garden Art Boutique. On May 4, the plant and garden art sale is from Noon to 5 p.m. and the Flower Show is open from 2 to 5 p.m. On May 5, the show, boutique and sale are all open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features floral designs, horticulture, educational and photography exhibits and a chance to buy plants and garden art, rain or shine. Admission is free and open to everyone. Amateur gardeners and designers can enter any division of the flower show. There is no cost to enter.

Jennifer Koh is shaking up the long-established chamber music series at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. An example of that is her collaboration with pianist-composer Missy Mazzoli.

Join DrumatiX in a dynamic and interactive show that bursts with creativity and imagination, combining tap dance, body percussion, drumming, technology, and clowning. "DrumatiX joins Blue Man Group and Stomp in the feel-good, flawlessly-executed "rhythm genre"...this group has creativity in spades...do yourself a favor and go see it for yourself!" -Matt Ritchey/Gia on the Move The show follows the adventures of a group of friends who stumble upon unexpected items hidden in cardboard boxes. What starts as simple discoveries soon transforms into a symphony of rhythms and sounds, with surprises and plot twists at every turn! With lots of laughs and opportunities for audience participation, the talented group crafts mesmerizing A-Capella soundscapes using their bodies, feet, and an array of found items, drums, barrels, buckets, improvisation, and immersive technology. The group's creator and choreographer, Noa Barankin, draws inspiration from her diverse immigrant experiences, and every beat resonates with a unique blend of world rhythms and virtuosic artistry. Be prepared to be swept away as you snap, clap, and flap your way through the entire show and beyond with "Rhythm Delivered"! DrumatiX has performed at Lincoln Center and Symphony Space in NYC, Pasadena Playhouse's Family Fun Day, 24th Street Theatre in LA, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, has toured in NY at the Rochester Fringe Festival and Clayton Opera House, and has showcased in many festivals, theatres, and events. Corporate clients include the Boston Bar Association and globally for Cisco. DrumatiX is also on the MA Arts For Learning roster, performing and conducting rhythm residencies regularly in schools and educational programs. For more information visit: sdfringe.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

A Navy investigation says negligence by leaders on the USS Boxer led to major delays, delaying the ship’s deployment for more than a year. In other news, the presidential primary election is taking place tomorrow. We have details on how you can still vote. Plus, for many of us, just hearing John Lennon’s name makes dozens of songs come to mind, but what you might not know about Lennon, is that along with the music, there was art. We have details on where you can see that art in San Diego.

About a quarter — 25.3% — of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars, compared with 25% in 2023. The flat sales follow several years of rapid growth, and sales are still far below the state’s 35% target.

Art Alive brings a kaleidoscope of colorful floral arrangements interpreting works of art from the Museum collection, four days of fun-filled events, large-scale art and flower installations, and a garden of activities for families and artists of all ages. Art Alive 2024 celebrates the art of India and will feature a special installation from the Museum’s renowned Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of Indian paintings. See the John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda transform with a beautiful floral installation by 2024 Rotunda Designer Meghaa Modi, experience special art installations only on view during Art Alive, and enjoy hands-on art-making and interactive activities designed for families and artists of all ages to do together in the Garden of Activities Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. Friday, April 26 Members’ Preview | 8 a.m.–Noon Art Alive Floral Exhibition | Noon–5 p.m. Bloom Bash | 7 p.m.–Midnight Saturday, April 27 Art Alive Floral Exhibition | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Garden of Activities | 1–5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 Art Alive Floral Exhibition | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Garden of Activities | 1–5 p.m. Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser, providing essential support for the Museum’s exhibitions, education, outreach, and public programs. Talented floral designers fill the galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by the Museum collection, offering a brilliantly colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired activities. Join us April 25-28, 2024, for an immersive dream-like fusion of flowers and art. Learn more about Art Alive 2024. Tickets are also available online at https://www.sdmart.org/art-alive-tickets/. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Kay Sohini's graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City, tells a story of migration and redefinition. Gay Talese gathers many of his great pieces about the city in A Town Without Time.

The Pacific Lyric Association presents two short operas: "I Pagliacci" by Leoncavallo (in Italian); and "Aleko" by Rachmaninoff (in Russian). Hear Pagliaccio sing the famous "laugh, clown, laugh" aria. Aleko tells the story of love and jealousy among Gypsies. Sung by professional opera singers, with orchestra. Visit: https://www.pacificlyricassociation.org/alekopagliaccitickets.html Pacific Lyric Association on Instagram and Facebook

From the organizers: The first opera San Diego Opera produced, this beloved masterwork follows the lives of a group of young struggling artists in Paris, including the poet Rodolfo and the seamstress Mimì, as they navigate love, friendship, and hardship. Full of some of the greatest melodies and arias Puccini ever composed, the production is inspired by San Diego Opera’s acclaimed 2020 drive-in La bohème centered in Rodolfo’s memory of an unforgettable romance. These performances feature thrilling debuts and the exciting return of many SDO favorites. With Kathleen O’Mara as Mimì (Nov. 1 & 3), Sarah Tucker as Mimì (Nov. 2), Joshua Blue as Rodolfo (Nov. 1 & 3), César Delgado as Rodolfo (Nov. 2), Latonia Moore as Musetta, Leroy Davis as Marcello, Harold Wilson as Colline, and Søren Pedersen as Schaunard. Lidiya Yankovskaya will also make her first appearance with San Diego Opera, conducting the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. She has conducted more than 40 world premieres, including 17 operas. Keturah Stickann – a visionary director whose work has appeared with opera companies around the world – will reprise her role as director of La bohème after having directed San Diego Opera’s innovative drive-in production in 2020. LANGUAGE – Sung in Italian with English and Spanish text projected above the stage RUN TIME – Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (including one 20 minute intermission)