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CCAE Theatricals’ Motown: The Groove that Changed America returns to the Center’s Concert Hall in March 2025. The D. Ben-Jamin’ Band will once again be joined by a live string section making this a 20 piece orchestra, backing our fabulous group of all-star vocalists. You won’t want to miss our annual celebration of Motown that’s unlike anything else! Visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241127 CCAE Theatricals on Instagram and Facebook

The app lets people anonymously share the locations of immigration agents but Apple removed it from its app store under pressure from the Trump administration. Now, the app's developer is suing.

Lawyers representing detainees at San Diego County’s Otay Mesa Detention Center say overcrowding is forcing their clients to sleep on the floors of their cells and damaging their health.

Recently, lawmakers have been working to close the gaps in care that many women are facing. In California, two menopause care bills have received widespread support at the State Capitol.

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra joins with North Coast Singers to present Holiday Harmonies, a concert of festive music, on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. The program includes orchestral arrangements of beloved classics including "White Christmas," "Jingle Bell Fantasy," "Overture of French Carols," "Greensleeves," and "Joy to the World." The orchestra will be joined by the North Coast Singers, a youth choir of students in grades 4–12. North Coast Symphony Orchestra on Facebook

You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! Saturday, August 23, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Sunset, Steel Drums, and Stories of Hope Pathways to Citizenship Throws an Unforgettable “Party with a Purpose” October 5 at La Valle Coastal Club SOLANA BEACH, CA — Join the rhythm of change on Sunday, October 5, 2025, 3:30 p.m. - Sunset, as Pathways to Citizenship, San Diego’s trusted nonprofit immigration law center, hosts its highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Party with a Purpose, at the breathtaking La Valle Coastal Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Set against a golden coastal sun, this festive afternoon promises far more than a good time. Guests will enjoy: - Live steel drum music that brings the tropics to the green - Island-inspired food and cocktails - A curated silent auction featuring unique local treasures - Powerful client stories that highlight the life-changing work of Pathways - A glorious afternoon gathering to support immigrant families This isn’t just a party—it’s a movement. As federal support for immigration services continues to decline, Pathways to Citizenship is stepping up, growing its reach through powerful partnerships with local churches, libraries, and hundreds of volunteers. Each year, they provide essential legal consultations and representation to hundreds of families navigating the complexities of immigration. “Now more than ever, local immigrant families need access to trustworthy, affordable legal support,” says Sonya Williams, Executive Director. “Party with a Purpose brings our community together to make that possible—one joyful evening, with lasting impact. Every dollar raised fuels Pathways’ mission: to ensure that every immigrant family in San Diego County can access high-quality legal guidance and education—regardless of income or status. Tickets are available now at pathwaysSD.org. Pathways to Citizenship on Facebook / Instagram

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego invites you to experience the excitement of our Fall Open House. Designed for adults aged 50 and older, this event showcases the wide range of engaging opportunities available through our community of curious, active learners. Enjoy sample lectures from distinguished speakers, take part in interactive workshops, and learn about our vibrant Theatre World group. Discover the many social activities we offer, including field trips, community outings, lunches, and dinners that foster friendships and connection. Tour our comfortable, modern classrooms—conveniently located near transit centers—or join us virtually via Zoom. Explore how our Quarterly or Annual Memberships can enrich your life with stimulating courses, engaging discussions, and a welcoming community. Whether you’re attending in person at our new location on Villa La Jolla Drive or tuning in from home, this is your chance to learn, connect and thrive. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego on Facebook

Get ready to flow into the "Depth of Field" that is deep autumn with poetry, string music, local artisans, and Good Neighbor Gardens! On Sunday afternoon, November 16, Poet Tree Productions presents "Depth of Field", a matinee of live music, poetry, and artisans to reset your default. With poets Allisa Cherry, Majda Gama, & Heidi Seaborn, musicians Rebecca Matayoshi & Evan Pasternak, and artisans Beth Peters, Josh Bariuan of Fir Street Pottery, Carla Wilson Studio & Laura Christensen Studio. In honor of a month of gratitude, we're also hosting Good Neighbor Gardens to share what they're nurturing in gardens, education, food boxes, and sharing abundance with those in need. Doors will open at 1 p.m. for music, mingling, and local artisans. Poetry readings by three featured poets will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by more music and time to meet the musicians and poets and folks from Good Neighbor Gardens, purchase books and get them signed, and browse and buy the artisans' beautiful work. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/depth-of-field-registration-1811674038819

Thursday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. January 9 & 10 (2 Days, 8 total hours of instruction) On location in Balboa Park Outdoor studies are the key to painting successful landscapes in the studio. Plein air painting is an excellent way to observe color, light, and aerial perspective. This workshop focuses on composition and color mixing with a limited palette. Each day will begin with a demo and conclude with a group critique. The historic Spanish Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens of Balboa Park are an inspiring and congenial place to paint outdoors. All levels are welcome in this workshop. We will meet up in the Plaza Panama in front of the Timken Art Museum. Materials: portable easel; four 8” x 10” or 6” x 8”, good quality canvas boards; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, # 2, #4, #6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail #2–#4. Paper towels; odorless turpentine; small jar for turpentine, wood palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Raw Umber, Cadmium Orange. Sun hat, insect repellent, old shirt, and sturdy shoes are suggested. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/10 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook