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From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff members and contributors round up their favorite games of 2025.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Gut-wrenching" —Telegraph "A swaggering epic" —Independent Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike ("Gone Girl," "Saltburn") is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind "Prima Facie." Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. Visit: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/inter-alia/ National Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

One Book, One San Diego has announced the selections for the 2024 region-wide read: “Know My Name: A Memoir,” by Chanel Miller has been chosen for adult readers; “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice,” by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile for teens and tweens; and “Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park,” by María Dolores Águila and illustrated by Magdalena Mora for children.

From hidden gems to beloved local spots, these are our top picks for the best coffee and tea in town.

An estimated 14 million kids don't get any vaccines. They face serious threats from measles, diarrhea, pneumonia and more.

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home. This guided tour will inspire all to watch and listen for various birds that rest in – and fly across – the salt marsh and mudflats. No matter the season, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. Our Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/discovery-tour-2025-02-01/ Ages 9+; Accessible Trail; Registration Required Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram / X

This new local indie reading series continues with a new slate of writers and performers. In addition to poets and writers Amy Sara Carroll, Ana Carrete and Adam Strauss, the reading will feature Akari Komura, an interdisciplinary artist, writer and composer, who will perform with violinist Ilana Waniuk. This reading series held its first two events at the now-closed Lang Books in North Park, but will now be at Libélula Books. Details: Event information. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Libélula Books, 950 S 26th St., Barrio Logan. Free. Related links: Peel Lit on Instagram

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Nightcap! Pb AleHouse's Beer & Dessert Pairing Flights! For couples who want something different. When: February 14th | 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. Price: $30 for Two Beer Flights & One Dessert Flight to Share What to Expect: 4 Craft Beers | 4 Desserts Handcrafted Desserts by Molly’s Pastry Chefs Desserts, Beer, and Chill—The Perfect Valentine’s Day Nightcap! Start your evening with dinner, then cap it off with our exclusive beer & dessert pairing for the perfect sweet finish. Beer & Dessert Pairings: Sunsetter Sour Wheat Ale & Cheesecake with Fruit Compote 858 American Blonde & Lemon Tart Rockfish Rojo Red Ale & Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels Down to Hop | West Coast IPA & Carrot Cake All desserts handmade by the pastry chefs at our sister restaurant, Molly's! Reserve Your Spot Now! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pb-alehouse-valentines-day-beer-dessert-pairing-tickets-1229436249919?aff=oddtdtcreator Pacific Beach Alehouse on Instagram and Facebook

This one-night-only event, “A Spectrum of… Place,” will feature the winning selections from Getty's statewide teen photography exhibition, “Getty Unshuttered Open Call” alongside select and winning works from OTL’s San Diego-based “Voice Out: A Youth Media Arts Exhibition.” Based on the theme, “A Spectrum of…” Getty received more than 2,800 submissions from teenagers residing in 134 cities throughout California, all of which underwent a thorough review and consideration process. Twenty-five winning photographers were selected by a panel of judges, and include two works from San Diego teens. These works will be on display at Bread & Salt along with the 25 works from OTL’s recent “Voice Out” exhibition on the theme of “Place.” Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Syria's new rulers faces one of their first serious challenges: bread lines. For Syrians, the long wait is a struggle — but for some, bread is a business opportunity.