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• “The Angel Next Door” | Through Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. D, Solana Beach | $72 | This play by Paul Slade Smith adopts Ferenc Molnár’s “Play at the Castle” with a 1940s comedic twist.
• Cajon Classic Cruise | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Magnolia and Main streets, El Cajon | Free | Zoom over for Thunder on Main at this East County car show.
• Prohibition Cocktail Class with Westland Whiskey | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Prohibition Lounge, 548 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $40 | Get behind the bar and learn to make your own whiskey cocktail; your ticket includes a welcome drink, two signature cocktails, and a swag bag.

• North Park Thursday Market | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 3-7:30 p.m. | North Park Mini-Park, 3812 29th St., San Diego | Free | Shop for fresh produce, hot meals, crafts, and more from local vendors while enjoying live music in the heart of North Park.
• Wine and Co-Working Session for Entrepreneurs | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 4-7 p.m. | Harland Brewing, 2953 Beech St., San Diego | $22 | Sip wine and network with female entrepreneurs while you work.
• ODESZA | Thursday, Sept. 28 + Friday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista | $30+ | The electronic music duo perform “The Last Goodbye Tour” with Bob Moses, Tokimonsta, Olan, and QRTR.

• La Mesa Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 1 | Times vary | La Mesa Village, La Mesa Boulevard | Free | The German-inspired festival featuring three biergartens, nonstop live entertainment, games, food vendors, and all kinds of fun takes over the Village for its 50th year.
• Paula Poundstone | Friday, Sept. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $25-$133 | Watch the comedian, actress, and frequent “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me” panelist perform.

• 626 Night Market Mini | Saturday, Sept. 30 + Sunday, Oct. 1 | 1-10 p.m. | Mission Valley, 1640 Camino Del Rio N., San Diego | Free | This traveling California market and festival is modeled after the nighttime bazaars of Asia where people come together to eat, drink, socialize, and be entertained.
• We Are Hip Hop - 50th Anniversary Showcase: 1973-Forever | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave., San Diego | $40-$45 | This showcase will celebrate the golden anniversary of hip hop with dance, rap, and DJ performances, as well as street art and fashion vendors.

• The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to declare a “Humanitarian Crisis” following an influx of 7,800+ migrants dropped at county transit stations since Sept. 13. With this declaration, the county is calling for policy amendments and additional federal funding and personnel to manage asylum seekers. (KPBS)

• The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is working with local law enforcement agencies to adopt the Blue Envelope Program. This free, voluntary initiative allows people with disabilities to display the Blue Envelope logo, alerting officers to adjust their communication style accordingly.

• Gas in San Diego County officially topped $6 on Sept. 23, the first time hitting that milestone since Oct. 17, 2022. Prices continue to pump up: According to AAA the average cost of a gallon of regular, self-serve gas was $6.075 yesterday. (NBC 7 + AAA)

• Crews have broken ground on a $7.6 million improvement project at Jerabek Park in Scripps Ranch. Renovations are expected to be completed by summer 2024 and will bring two new playground areas, ADA-compliant sidewalks and bleachers, new restrooms, a concessions stand, and parking lot resurfacing. (City News Service via NBC 7)

• Stay classy, San Diego Seals. The lacrosse team posted an “Anchorman"-themed video on Instagram to announce their 2023-2024 season schedule starting Saturday, Dec. 9. If you want to see the team in action, check out the calendar — single-game tickets are now available.

• Wave hello to a champion. Encinitas local Alyssa Spencer won the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro competition — and the $8,000 grand prize — outlasting defending champion Sawyer Lindblad of San Clemente. She’s not the only local winner: San Diego’s Summer Romero won the longboard competition. (Times of San Diego)

• San Diegans will soon be able to hail a cab by using the Uber app. Former rivals Uber and Yellow Cab have piloted a partnership that allows Yellow Cab drivers to pick up Uber passengers. Similar programs began last year, but recently expanded into SoCal markets including San Diego. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Retiring in San Diego? You’ll be clocking in to the No. 20 best city to retire in the US, according to WalletHub. Compared to 182 major cities, San Diego ranked No. 9 for quality of life and No. 10 for active retirees, but received a below-average ranking for cost of living. (WalletHub)

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