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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

House of Ukraine, part of the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, presents Ukrainian Festival 2026. Celebrate Ukrainian culture with a day full of music, dance, and delicious traditional food! Food Court (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.): Traditional Ukrainian homemade food will be sold. Treat yourself to potato and cheese varenyky with sour cream and fried onions, our famous kovbasa sandwich, fresh salads, hand-made cookies, watermelon, ice cream, and cotton candy! Lawn Program (2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Enjoy our free Lawn Program with an exciting lineup of performances featuring the Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre of Calgary, AB, Canada; Chervona Kalyna Dance Group of Los Angeles; Namysto Children’s Dance Group; Vydelka (Ukrainian/American ethnic music band) and more! Bring your friends and family and experience the best of Ukrainian hospitality, music, and flavors. We can’t wait to see you there! Proceeds support humanitarian aid to Ukraine. House of Ukraine on Facebook / Instagram

It's Poetry in Ocean, Literally! Come, enjoy, participate and take a chance on adding your personal haiku* to San Diego Public Library's first ever community surfboard! * Join us for a magical evening under the stars with poets and creatives who find inspiration in our sunsets, surf, and the sea. Following the conversation there will be a limited Open Mic where participants will have a maximum of 3 minutes to share their ocean/surf themed poetry. Those who recite a haiku will be eligible to have it included on the Community Surfboard! The board will be gifted to Un Mar de Colores, a charity-minded organization based in Encinitas that offers free surf lessons and ocean education to youth in marginalized communities. Find out more, here.

Explore your career options in a fun way! In this hands-on program, take a quiz and explore careers that match your strengths, interests, and passions. Become aware of what you need for your career options and start planning for the next steps with confidence. For ages 14-25. Registration is encouraged.

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio… As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is FREE! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Comic Savvy! WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Little Fish Comic Book Studio on Facebook / Instagram