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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

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.

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.

Space 4 Art is gathering artists, students, arts leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to assess community needs and shape the conceptual & physical future of S4A's large-scale, community-based, multidisciplinary Arts Center. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Design Workshop (Share input. Ask questions. See models/options.) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Networking Reception (Music, Food Truck, Bar) Parking: free parking is available (first-come, first-served) at 340 16th Street. Event entrance is actually at 325 15th Street. For more information visit: sdspace4art.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Mobile apps have put sportsbooks in the hands of millions, and experts are seeing a surge in betting — and higher risk of problem gambling. As the Super Bowl approaches, a recovering addict shares his story.

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.

Louisiana's famous music, grub and lifestyle are coming to San Diego once again.

If the Trump administration continues targeting DEI in science and seeking to slash funding, American science will look fundamentally different.

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

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.