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Latest Arts Events

Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Taste Test

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Children's Museum of Discovery
FREE with Museum Admission

Autumn Concert Series: Nico Hueso

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 1 PM to 2 PM
Coronado Public Library
Free

'The Etchings of Olaf Wieghorst'

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4 PM to 8 PM
Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
Free

Alley Cat Art Walk

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4 PM to 8 PM
Downtown El Cajon District
Free

Guy Fieri Bottle Signing of Santo Tequila

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5 PM to 6 PM
Total Wine & More - Mission Valley
Free

Golden Island Presents: Irving Flores Latin Jazz - Dim Sum & Jazz CCXXI

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free

Wine Dinner at Rumorosa

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sheraton San Diego Resort
$140

Música en la Plaza: Los Guevara

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 7 PM to 10 PM
California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Free
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