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Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.

Following a brilliant and memorable appearance last season, the San Diego Early Music Society is thrilled to welcome back its friends at Vox Luminis for a very special event! Under the direction of Lionel Meunier, the ensemble will sing the same texts that Brahms chose for his German Requiem but in settings by earlier German Baroque masters including Andreas Scharmann, Thomas Selle, Johann Hermann Schein, Wolfgang Carl Briegel, and Christian Geist. "...the refinement of Vox Luminis is never anything less than sublime." - Gramophone Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2024/nov/09/vox-luminis-a-baroque-german-requie/?et=334156 Vox Luminis on Instagram and Facebook

The Trump administration has fired several hundred employees at FEMA. When it comes to helping disaster victims on the ground, the agency was already hundreds of people short.

Santa and the North Pole Limited are Arriving at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Once onboard PSRM's North Pole Limited excursion ride, prepare to be enchanted! Our jolly elf crew will entertain you with holiday sing-alongs, festive stories, and delicious hot chocolate and cookies. As the train winds through the breathtaking backcountry, keep your eyes peeled for the North Pole, where we’ll pick up Santa and his lovely Mrs. Claus! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a 90- minute adventure filled with holiday cheer. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with every passenger on the train as we make our way back to Campo Depot. It’s a magical experience you won’t forget! Visit: https://www.psrm.org/npl/ Pacific Southwest Railway Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Food apps can help you figure out what's in your food and whether it's nutritious. Just scan the barcode on the packet with your phone. But different apps can give very different results. Here's why.

June 12th is Loving Day, a holiday that commemorates the Loving v. Virginia case, which allowed interracial marriage in all parts of the U.S. NPR readers share how the case changed their lives.

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our family series, Play Day! Join your MCASD friends on a journey to outer space. Learn about the Apollo Space program and earthly forms by Robert Rauschenberg and Maya Lin. Then, make Lego relief printed Valentine’s cards to show your friends and family you love them to the moon and back! Art Activity: Lego relief printing Valentine’s cards *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission.

The UCCE Master Gardeners of San Diego County present the Spring Garden Expo, a two-day event taking place May 4th and May 18th, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Expect outdoor booths of gardening talks, demonstrations, free gardening advice, crafts, activities, free tool sharpening (Day 2), and a sale of plants, birdhouses, and garden art (Day 2). The event is open to the public, and admission is free of charge. Day One: “Let the Young Buds Bloom” Expo at the Home Depot Lemon Grove: 7530 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 Day Two: “Grow, Sow, Shop” Expo & Marketplace at the College Area Community Garden: Zura Way and Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 For more information visit: mastergardenersd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

From the organizers: Get ready to swing into the holiday season with Jingle: The Big Band Spectacular! Experience the electrifying energy of SDGMC’s 120-voice chorus combined with the irresistible rhythm of a live big band. Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Balboa Theatre This show brings your favorite holiday classics to life with dazzling big band arrangements inspired by legends like Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. From bossa nova and Dixieland to smooth jazz fusion, Jingle promises an unforgettable journey through festive sounds, packed with surprises, dynamic dance numbers, and even a chance for you to sing along! Don’t miss out on San Diego’s favorite holiday tradition — grab your tickets today and celebrate the season in spectacular style! Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/san-diego-gay-men-s-chorus-tickets/artist/1645527 San Diego Gay Men's Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

Six of San Diego’s most talented AAPI chefs (Asian Americans and Pacific Islander) will create signature baked goods for the Friendly Feast AAPI Chefs Bake Sale, taking place at Cowboy Star on Sunday, November 17. Guests can pre-order a curated box with six unique items, including an ube coconut crumb doughnut, Valrhona chocolate cannelé, “Flandan tart”, and more. Boxes are priced at $45 each. Proceeds benefit the Friendly Feast scholarship fund and Pacific Arts Movement. Bake sale boxes go on sale Thursday, November 7th via the Friendly Feast website. Boxes must be purchased in advance for pick up at Cowboy Star on Sunday, November 17. Limited quantities available! We expect this event to sell out early. The Friendly Feast AAPI Chefs Bake Sale is a community fundraising event. 100% of proceeds support Friendly Feast and Pacific Arts Movement. Visit: AAPI Chefs Bake Sale Friendly Feast on Instagram and Facebook