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With school choice programs ascendant not just in Iowa but across the U.S., Cedar Rapids offers a preview of who wins and who loses when education meets the free market.

Taste rare rums, sip expert-crafted cocktails, and learn from the best - an unforgettable experience for rum lovers & the rum-curious! If you love rum, you're in the right place. And if you're curious about rum, you're definitely in the right place! And if you hate rum... This event is especially for you. There is a very real chance everything you think you know about rum is wrong. We're here to change that. For 2026 we're taking over Julep, one of San Diego's most stunning indoor-outdoor warehouse venues. Gorgeous light, lush greenery, high ceilings. Minutes from downtown, steps from the trolley, and perfect for rum discovery. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rum-curious-summit-2026-san-diego-tickets-1972901814436

February 1903. One of the most consequential voting rights cases in American history is about to be argued before the Supreme Court. On the bench is the revered Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. Facing him is the brilliant Black lawyer, Wilford Smith. At stake is whether millions of Black Americans will have a say in their future or if the South will descend into the horrors of Jim Crow. Powerful and provocative, this play dramatizes a horrific era in America's past that continues to reverberate today. Don’t miss this exciting staged reading of "Justice Holmes Disposes." Featuring an all-star cast of Bo Foxworth, Tamarra Graham, Boise Holmes, Corey Jones, Jason Maddy, & Lance Arthur Smith. Directed by Andrew Barnicle. "Justice Holmes Disposes" will occur on June 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $30 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate. The evening was filled with interruptions, tense exchanges and verbal detours — even at times from moderators.

Organizers have rebranded the fair's opening night event on the National Mall as a Trump rally. Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the BRICS nations for a summit on trade, investment, and global conflicts.

The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?

After street closure permits were canceled last-minute, the North Park Book Fair is back. This Saturday, it returns in pop-up form — and the switch rallied one local business to step up.

The Carlsbad Village Street Faire runs on the first Sunday of May and November. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, which features 900 arts and crafts booths, antiques, international food court, a huge section with children’s rides, an entertainment stage, and beer garden. To reach the faire, take Carlsbad Village Drive west from I-5. Visit: Carlsbad Spring Village Faire Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce on Instagram and Facebook

Community historian and professor T.J. Tallie is wrapping up a year-long research project on the lives of Black LGBTQ+ San Diegans in the '80's and '90's. Plus, a local filmmaker debuts a film about the realities of being an adjunct professor. Then, your weekend preview of San Diego arts events.