Susan Goldbeck visits the Point Loma Library to talk about and sign her latest book: New Town: San Diego Comes Of Age.

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Susan Goldbeck: San Diego Comes of Age

Susan Goldbeck is the author of the new book, New Town: San Diego Comes of Age, a story told through the eyes of a gutsy young reporter, Mary Kate Riley. She cuts her teeth covering on what was called “the trial of the century," which pits San Diego against its arch rival Los Angeles. Goldbeck will share tales and period photos about the little known history of the city. 

When: Thursday, May 16, 4 pm 

Where: Point Loma Library, 3701 Voltaire Street, Point Loma. goldbecknovels.com

San Diego International Food Tour

Pepper chicken wings are just one of the dishes you might enjoy on the International food tour of National City.

Savor Chinese, Mexican, and Filipino food with six food tastings (and dessert) from five neighborhood eateries in National City. Beer will be available for purchase at the first stop. The tour guide specializes in Asian and Mexican cuisine and will tell you fun facts about the food and neighborhood. Personalized service offered with small group sizes. 

When: Sundays 1 pm to 4 pm, and Thursdays 5 pm to 8 pm 

Where: 1143 Highland Ave, National City. wildfoodietours.com

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Tegan and Sara

Tegan and Sara make the second stop of their 2024 tour at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay.

Canadian pop duo Tegan and Sara are multi-instrumentalist identical twin sisters. They’ve released ten studio albums and earned a Grammy nomination for their video album Get Along. Their Not Tonight Tour comes on the heels of their most recent studio album, Crybaby. 

When: Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm 

Where: Humphreys by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island. humphreysconcerts.com