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"The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope" takes you on an emotional rollercoaster from sub-Antarctic calving grounds to industrialized oceans in the north. With intimate glimpses into their social lives and a heart-stopping rescue, "The Right Whale" captures the beauty, intelligence, and fragility of these magnificent creatures, and the race to save them. Join Encinitas filmmakers Cheryl & Nick Dean after the screening for a Q&A session and raffle

A Peaceful End of Life: Understanding VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking). A free online education by the Hemlock Society! What if you reached a point where living no longer reflected your values, but you did not qualify for Medical Aid in Dying? Many people are surprised to learn there is another legal end of life option called Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED). VSED is a deeply personal decision in which a mentally capable person chooses to stop eating and drinking in order to allow a natural death. While the decision belongs entirely to the individual, proper planning, medical oversight, hospice involvement, and compassionate support help make the experience as peaceful and comfortable as possible. Join the Hemlock Society of San Diego for an informative discussion exploring the medical, practical, emotional, and family aspects of VSED. Whether you are planning ahead, supporting someone with a serious illness, or simply want to understand all of your legal end of life options, this program offers thoughtful education in a respectful and compassionate environment. Meet Our Speakers Laura Carroll Laura will share the personal story of supporting her 86 year old father as he chose VSED. Working together with his physician, hospice team, and concierge nursing support, her family helped honor his wishes while creating a peaceful and meaningful final chapter. Dr. Brian Graham Medical Director, TopKare Hospice Dr. Graham will explain the medical considerations, hospice support, symptom management, and clinical care involved throughout the VSED process. Nicole Soares Founder, EcoLove Transitions Licensed Funeral Director End of Life Strategist Death Doula Religious Science Practitioner Nicole partners with patients, families, physicians, and hospice teams to guide individuals through advance care planning, VSED, Medical Aid in Dying, and other end of life choices. She will discuss the emotional, practical, spiritual, and family support that helps create a peaceful and dignified experience. Hemlock Society of San Diego on Facebook

Start your day with movement, recovery, education, and community at Sol Rise by Fit, a beachside wellness experience at Fit Social, with support from Locally Well San Diego and WellthyWell. Explore wellness vendors, recovery activations, live entertainment, inspiring speakers, food and drinks, and opportunities to connect with San Diego’s wellness community. Add a fitness class to your ticket or enjoy the experience at your own pace. Experience Highlights - Movement, strength, and cardio classes* - Recovery Lounge and hands-on demonstrations - Breathwork and sound healing - Wellness vendors and partner activations - Fit Longevity keynote presentation: Award winning Mayo Clinic physician, Dr. Jim Bowen, walks through the new personalized medical wellness offering now offered at Fit including GLP-1s, peptides, testosterone, hormone therapy, bloodwork, advanced diagnostics and concierge medicine programs. - Coffee, wellness shots, food, and live entertainment Ticket Options All guests must purchase either a General Admission or VIP ticket to attend Sol Rise. Fitness classes are available as separate add-ons during checkout. Class capacity is limited. General Admission Includes - Access to the Sol Rise wellness experience - Wellness vendors and partner activations - Recovery Lounge and demonstrations - Breathwork, keynote, and community programming - Live entertainment - Access to food and beverage offerings - Option to purchase fitness class add-ons VIP Includes - Priority check-in and expedited entry - Exclusive VIP lounge with shaded seating - Select complimentary food and beverage offerings - Premium wellness goodie bag - Reserved front-row access for separately purchased fitness classes - All General Admission benefits - Fitness classes are not included with General Admission or VIP tickets and must be purchased separately. Join us for a morning designed to help you move, recharge, and feel your best. Separate class add-on required. Fit Social on Instagram

Start your day with movement, recovery, education, and community at Sol Rise by Fit, a beachside wellness experience at Fit Social, with support from Locally Well San Diego and WellthyWell. Explore wellness vendors, recovery activations, live entertainment, inspiring speakers, food and drinks, and opportunities to connect with San Diego’s wellness community. Add a fitness class to your ticket or enjoy the experience at your own pace. Experience Highlights - Movement, strength, and cardio classes* - Recovery Lounge and hands-on demonstrations - Breathwork and sound healing - Wellness vendors and partner activations - Fit Longevity keynote presentation: Award winning Mayo Clinic physician, Dr. Jim Bowen, walks through the new personalized medical wellness offering now offered at Fit including GLP-1s, peptides, testosterone, hormone therapy, bloodwork, advanced diagnostics and concierge medicine programs. - Coffee, wellness shots, food, and live entertainment Ticket Options All guests must purchase either a General Admission or VIP ticket to attend Sol Rise. Fitness classes are available as separate add-ons during checkout. Class capacity is limited. General Admission Includes - Access to the Sol Rise wellness experience - Wellness vendors and partner activations - Recovery Lounge and demonstrations - Breathwork, keynote, and community programming - Live entertainment - Access to food and beverage offerings - Option to purchase fitness class add-ons VIP Includes - Priority check-in and expedited entry - Exclusive VIP lounge with shaded seating - Select complimentary food and beverage offerings - Premium wellness goodie bag - Reserved front-row access for separately purchased fitness classes - All General Admission benefits Fitness classes are not included with General Admission or VIP tickets and must be purchased separately. Fit Social on Instagram

Get ready for the return of Taste of South Park — an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the neighborhood’s incredible restaurants, bars, and local businesses. Last year’s event sold out, and this year promises even more delicious bites, drinks, and community fun. South Park, San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Theater for Young Professionals opens the musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" this Friday 8/21 at 7 p.m. This hilarious show runs from August 21-September 13 and you may purchase tickets here https://our.show/spellingbee2026 or on our website at www.typsandiego.org. We are located at 7960 University Ave, Suite 250, La Mesa, CA 91942. We hope you will join us! An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a delightful den of comedic genius. It is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite. Theater for Young Professionals on Facebook / Instagram

What happens when something quiet interrupts the ordinary? "Quiet Interruption" invites artists to consider the subtle moments that shift our attention—a pause, a shadow, a small disturbance, an unexpected encounter, or something almost overlooked. We are seeking artwork that creates a moment of reflection, curiosity, discovery, or surprise. The work may be intimate or monumental, permanent or temporary, material or ephemeral. We welcome approaches that engage with space, light, sound, movement, nature, memory, absence, or the everyday. Rather than demanding attention, "Quiet Interruption" asks: What if art could gently interrupt the way we see, hear, move through, or experience a place? Featured: "A Dream Is a Dream," Gigi Woodward | Buy Now Woodward Contemporary on Facebook / Instagram

Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country's leading baroque ensembles, closes out the calendar year with its beloved annual tradition, Handel's Messiah, presented in both English and Spanish. Messiah springs to life in both languages, this beloved oratorio continues to relish the holiday tradition. The run opens with a special performance marking the release of BCSD's El Mesías Spanish-language recording. Repertoire George Frideric Handel — Messiah • El Mesías, HWV 56 Soloists Estelí Gomez, soprano Jay Carter, countertenor Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano Jacob Perry, tenor Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone Fredy Bonilla, bass-baritone Originally conceived as a work for Easter, Messiah premiered on April 13, 1742, during Lent at the Music Hall on Fishamble Street in Dublin, Ireland. The performance was offered as a charity event for the relief of prisoners, in support of Mercer’s Hospital, and to aid the Charitable Infirmary. There is a long-standing myth that King George II was so touched by the “Hallelujah” chorus that he rose to his feet, with the crowd following suit. Audiences today routinely stand during the “Hallelujah” chorus, as a tip of the hat to this legend. Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. WHEN: Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (El Mesías recording release, performed in Spanish) | All Souls' Episcopal Church | 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (performed in English) | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center | 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 Sunday, December 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (performed in English) | First United Methodist Church | 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108

The Peter Pupping Quartet, known for its instrumental versatility, will perform an exciting blend of Flamenco, Spanish Guitar, Latin Jazz, and contemporary acoustic music.

Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country's leading baroque ensembles, opens its 2026–27 season with Salzburg Connections, pairing two towering figures of the Salzburg musical world: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Michael Haydn. Best known for the luminous "Laudate Dominum," Mozart's "Vesperae solennes de confessore," K. 339, exemplifies a devotional radiance, while Michael Haydn's Requiem in C minor, "Missa pro defuncto Archiepiscopo Sigismundo," MH 155, embodies an expressive intensity. Together, they present a compelling contrast of elegance and emotional gravity. The program closes with Mozart's beloved "Ave verum corpus," K. 618. Repertoire Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — "Vesperae solennes de confessore," K. 339 Michael Haydn — Requiem in C minor, "Missa pro defuncto Archiepiscopo Sigismundo," MH 155 Mozart — "Ave verum corpus," K. 618 Soloists Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano James Reese, tenor Tyler Duncan, baritone Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7 p.m. | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center | 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 Sunday, October 18, 2026, 4 p.m. | All Souls' Episcopal Church | 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram