• Randi Driscoll | Wednesday, July 19 | 6 p.m. | Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego | $10 | The University of San Diego alum performs her festive “Jingle in July” show.
• “Pippin” | Through Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. D, Solana Beach | $57-$68 | This musical follows King Charlemagne’s first son as he yearns to find passion, adventure, and fun.
• American Me Comedy | Wednesday, July 19 | 8-10:30 p.m. | The Comedy Store, 916 Pearl St., La Jolla | $20 | A diverse collection of comedians perform in support of The Randy Jones Foundation.

• Madhatter Twisted Tea Party | Thursday, July 20 | 5-8 p.m. | Mavericks Beach Club, 860 Garnet Ave., San Diego | $40 | Party with a purpose: Enjoy live music, games, food, drinks, and raffles in support of Shoreline Community Services.
• La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event | Thursday, July 20 | 5-8 p.m. | Downtown La Mesa, 8393 La Mesa Blvd. | Free | This is the coolest community event with four wheels, with live music this week from Whiskey Ridge.

• Christmas in July Celebration | Friday, July 21-Monday, July 31 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sesame Place San Diego, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista | $63-$70 | The calendar says it’s summer, but this event says otherwise with snowy celebrations on sunny days, Cookie Claus, and decorations.
• Jimmy Eat World & Manchester Orchestra | Friday, July 21 | 7 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $40-$42 | Get yourself right in “The Middle” of “The Amplified Echoes Tour” at the ballpark.

• “My Brother My Brother and Me” | Saturday, July 22 | 7 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $40 | The McElroy brothers host their advice-centric podcast live.

• Borrego Springs will now be served by San Diego County Fire, aided by 14 new team members from the Borrego Springs Fire Protection District. Borrego Springs Fire Station 60 will remain open to ensure fast response times and continue serving as an Advanced Life Support Station.

• San Diego County received $25 million in funding to be used for environmental mitigation programs in Otay Ranch Village 14. The money resulted from a settlement that alleged taxpayer dollars were unlawfully diverted to build a wall at the US-Mexico border. (Times of San Diego)

• San Diego secured $10 million in state funding for projects in the South Bay. The money will primarily support the construction of affordable, transit-focused housing near the Palm Avenue trolley station. Other projects include the conversion of alleys into bike paths and rent-to-own housing opportunities for San Ysidro residents. (Times of San Diego)

• Carlsbad is inviting locals to provide feedback on the future use of the 11.2-acre Robertson Ranch Park. There will be an in-person meeting at Fire Station 3 on Tuesday, Aug. 8, and a virtual meeting Wednesday, Aug. 9 — both 6-7:30 p.m.

• Big flavors are coming to Normal Heights at Bica — which means “little cafe” in Portuguese — from local chefs Charles Knowles and Manny da Luz. The new breakfast and lunch restaurant serves coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and fresh seafood from local vendors, with plans to offer dinner in the future. (Eater San Diego)

• 177,716. That’s how many green bins the city of San Diego has given locals to support organic waste recycling law SB 1383. The city says the program’s rollout is nearly complete, and it’s also distributed 235,056 small caddies for locals to store in their kitchens. (ABC 10)

• UC San Diego received $1.5 million from Eugene Jhong to study the effects of N,N-dimethyltryptamine — aka DMT, one of the most powerful known psychedelics. With the funding, the university launched the Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative to study DMT’s biological and psychological impacts on humans. (UC San Diego Today)

• The Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference recently honored Del Mar Highlands Town Center with a 2023 Gold Nugget Grand Award for the best commercial property. The distinction touts the property’s vibrant, memorable, and experimental design after it underwent a redevelopment project that was completed in 2021. (PR Newswire)

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