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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

Do you know a 8-12 year old looking for a fun summer activity? Scripps Ranch Theatre is offering a 2-week theater workshop with veteran youth instructor Katelyn Slater (recently Clown in "The 39 Steps") where she’ll teach kids the theater improv with fun games, skits and scenes. Embrace the magic of theater with our enriching two-week camp designed to ignite creativity and foster a love for the performing arts in children. Join us on this exciting journey where imagination knows no bounds, and every child is encouraged to explore their potential in a supportive and engaging environment. As they step into the spotlight, they will not only showcase their talents but also create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. This is their time to shine and to bask in the magic of the performing arts. Kids will have a blast learning: - Improv - Skits - Scene work - Songs - Connection Kids will have the opportunity to perform in a showcase for friends and family at the end of the workshop on July 20. No experience necessary. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

In Legacy of Lies, El Salvador 1981-1984, photojournalist Robert Nickelsberg documents how U.S. foreign policy fueled a violent 13-year civil war in El Salvador.

Vance will likely use the summits to resist further AI regulation while reiterating a common Trump refrain: that military allies need to further ramp up spending that supports NATO and Ukraine.

Don Winslow discusses plans to retire and his last novel, "City in Ruins."

LIVE at the Howard Brubeck Theatre! Back on Stage and In Person! Palomar Performing Arts Proudly Presents Iona Pay is a freelance French hornist performing across SoCal with the American Youth Symphony, the Santa Monica Symphony, the Southern California Brass Consortium, the New West Symphony, the Coronado Philharmonic, and other ensembles. She also performs in opera and musical pits, chamber ensembles and studio sessions in Los Angeles and San Diego. Passionate about brass chamber music, Iona has attended the American Brass Quintet Seminar at the Aspen Music Festival, and the National Brass Ensemble Academy at SFCM. She recently co-founded the Los Angeles Brass Alliance, an ensemble for early-career brass musicians, and looks forward to commissioning new works and bringing engaging performances to the public with the ensemble. Iona received her bachelor’s in Horn Performance from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, and simultaneously earned her bachelor’s in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. She has also been invited to study at Domaine Forget De Charlevoix International Music Festival, Eastern Music Festival, and to perform with The Orchestra Now. Iona is currently pursuing an on-the-ground education in arts entrepreneurship and performance from freelancing in Los Angeles, and studies with Associate Principal of the New York Philharmonic, Richard Deane. For more information visit: palomar.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The final day of election season is coming to an end as polling stations around the U.S. close. See what Election Day looked like across the country.

Colman Domingo leads a dynamic ensemble in a stirring dramatization of Sing Sing prison's arts rehabilitation program.

Experience the timeless masterpiece "La Bohème" as never before in the intimate setting of 10th Avenue Arts' black box theater. Opera À la Carte proudly presents its inaugural production, helmed by visionary director and set and costume designer Angelina Réaux. With a career spanning prestigious stages across the globe, Réaux's expertise promises a fresh perspective on Puccini's beloved opera. Drawing on her acclaimed portrayal of Mimi under Leonard Bernstein's direction, Réaux infuses our production with depth and emotion. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Paris in 1941, our rendition highlights the Bohemian lifestyle's resilience amidst adversity. Join our two incredible casts for an unforgettable journey through love, art, and the human spirit, expertly conducted by Yewon Lee and accompanied by the talented Susie Shick. Don't miss this extraordinary fusion of passion, drama, and artistry—book your tickets now for La Bohème with Opera À la Carte May 16-19 at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center. For tickets: https://operaalacartesandiego.ticketleap.com/la-bohme/details

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