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• San Diego State Aztecs vs. UC San Diego Tritons Women’s Basketball | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 6 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $6-$9 | Which San Diego team will come out on top?
• Taylor Swift Trivia | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Liberty Public Market, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | Free | Gather your Swifties and test your knowledge with prizes for top teams and best Taylor-inspired attire.
• Lauren Graham Book Tour | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $30 | The author and “Gilmore Girls” actress discusses her book “Have I Told You This Already?”
• “R-E-S-P-E-C-T-F-U-L-L-Y Christmas” | Through Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., San Diego | $28-$92 | Cast members from “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” and “Million Dollar Quartet” join forces in this world premiere show packed with music.

• The Front Row at Scripps Research: Xin Jin, Ph.D. | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Scripps Research Auditorium, 10620 John Jay Hopkins Dr., San Diego | Free | Listen to this lecture about gene editing to address neurological issues.
• Make Your Own Sushi Class | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Societe Brewing, 8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego | $59 | Learn to make three perfect sushi rolls: salmon or tuna, California rolls, and catch of the day.

• Nimesh Patel | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $36-$46 | The comedian and Emmy-nominated writer — who’s written for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Academy Awards” (hand-picked by Chris Rock in 2016) — performs his stand-up act.

• Wet weather is likely to return this week, with showers possible tomorrow through Saturday morning. Precipitation is expected to arrive in waves, and coastal and inland areas are likely to receive 0.25-0.5 inches of rain across all days. (National Weather Service)

• Giving Tuesday, an annual celebration of generosity. Many nonprofits participate, including San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, focused on empowering seniors and addressing loneliness. Use this interactive map to check out charitable movements across the globe.

• The Padres Foundation has established the Peter Seidler Legacy Fund to honor the late Padres owner and chairman and support underserved San Diego and Northern Baja California communities. Padres players will also remember Seidler by wearing a Celebration of Life patch on their jerseys during the 2024 season. (MLB.com)

• Kearny Mesa is getting a delivery of Detroit-style pizza. Angry Pete’s is opening a new location at 5335 Overland Ave., which used to be a Taco Bell. The biz hopes to be able to start serving its signature square crusts by the end of the year. (What Now San Diego)

• San Diego has been named the worst US city for parking, based on factors including reviews from Spot Hero and parking availability based on World Population Review data. SD is also the No. 7 most expensive city for parking — it costs at least $200 monthly to rent a cheap spot. (Finn)

• San Diego Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for dogs until this Friday, Dec. 1, as shelters continue to operate over capacity. The organization is also offering a $100 gift card to people who are willing to foster a mother dog and her puppies for at least two weeks. (Fox 5)

• Daniel Schwarz — founder of San Diego-based snack company Chuza — won the Juntos Crecemos edition of PepsiCo’s 2023 Greenhouse Accelerator program. The $100,000 award is designed to uplift Hispanic-owned businesses. Chuza offers snacks made from dried fruits and authentic Mexican spices. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• 71. According to Clarivate, that’s how many highly-cited researchers call UC San Diego home. The study recognized individuals whose works are in the top 1% of the most-cited studies in their fields, and this stat makes the university No. 7 in the world — topping Ivy League heavy-hitters like Yale and Cornell. (Clarivate + San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Ever wanted to decode your pet’s DNA? Basepaws’ pet DNA tests provide insights into 300+ dog breeds and 280 health markers — and they’re $85 for Black Friday.*

• Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego | Step up to care for families whose children are hospitalized by providing the comforts of home — meals, activities, hospitality — to make an overwhelming situation more manageable. Give here, too.
• San Diego Food Bank | Clean and pack fresh produce for distribution, inspect and label donations, assemble packages for San Diegans facing food insecurity, or donate to help fellow San Diegans facing hunger.
• Alpha Project | Organize donation drives for essential supplies like shampoo, toothbrushes, blankets, socks, and bottled water to distribute to locals experiencing homelessness — or find other ways to help.
• Second Chance Dog Rescue | Volunteer at adoption events, transport animals to veterinarians, help with community outreach, or donate.