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Berlin-based sound artist Eric Wong transforms Bread & Salt into an immersive, decentralized sonic environment using dozens of Bluetooth speakers scattered throughout the space and among the audience. Harmonic and inharmonic tones shift and interfere depending on where you stand, creating a constantly changing, interactive experience. Sharing the bill is Seattle-based composer RM Francis with a haunting “depopulated opera” built from simulated human voices—an uncanny chorus of digital timbres that blurs the line between the organic and the synthetic. Together, Wong and Francis offer a night of spatial listening and technological experimentation that invites audiences into a sonic world of exploration, meditation, and imagination. Eric Wong’s performance made possible by a grant from the Goethe Institut. Project [BLANK]: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Hillcrest’s most iconic Halloween celebration is back and this year, Nightmare on Normal Street takes over University Avenue for a night of screaming fun. Expect a vibrant open-air Halloween block party filled with local artisan and food vendors, freakishly good beats dropped by hottest local DJs all night long, and a monstrous full bar with spooky cocktails and mocktails! Don’t miss San Diego's largest costume competition, where the winners will be rewarded with over $2,000 in prizes and bragging rights! Be sure to dress in your most creative costume and get ready to strut your stuff on the catwalk! Let’s make this Halloween one to scream about at this all ages dance party. Regular GA tickets are on sale now for just $30! There will be a limited amount of tickets sold at will the day-of the event for $35. Tickets are powered by events.com. Fabulous Hillcrest on Facebook / Instagram

Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? "The Taylor Party," the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party Come shake it off at our enchanting evening of Swifties, singing and dancing through all TS iconic Eras. Pick your Eras outfit, bring your besties, and come party in style. Long live the magic we’ll make! Belly Up on Facebook / Instagram

Spectators are Free: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reserved Parking: The entire parking lot area at the Embarcadero Marina Park show site is reserved solely for Show Sponsors, Volunteers, the Boy Scout Food Vendors and Handicapped Patrons. Spectators Parking: Park at the Seaport Village or Downtown and stroll to the Embarcadero Show site. Seaport Village Parking Fees: Validated Self-Parking: $5 up to the first 2 hours; $3 every 30 minutes thereafter. Validation with a minimum $10 purchase at Seaport Village Shops. Visit: mustangclubsd.com/event/mustangs-by-the-bay-4/

07. Halloween Decorations in Plein Air Kevin Inman Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. October 25 (1 day, 3 total hours of instruction) On location (either Kensington, Mission Hills or Loma Portal) $90/$110 Back by popular demand! Join Halloween-obsessive Kevin Inman for a pumpkin-spiced painting session in the streets of San Diego. We will paint in San Diego’s top Halloween décor spot of 2025 (if you know, you know) after extensive research by our intrepid teacher. Costumes strongly encouraged; candy provided. Painting outdoors gives the artist the opportunity to experiment with light, color, and atmosphere. Work with San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, appreciate nature, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and letting go of your inner critic. Materials: Recommended oil or acrylic colors (Gamblin and Rembrandt paints): Limited palette: Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. This palette saves money but limits your options in advanced painting techniques. Basic palette: Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hue), Cadmium Yellow Deep (or Hue), Cadmium Red Medium (or Hue), Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, or preferred alternatives. Recommended but optional palette: Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre. Brushes: a range of brushes from #2 on up. (I prefer hog bristle flats and filberts.) Other: cup or jar for solvent; paper towels; palette or paper palette pad; Gamsol or Turpenoid; linseed oil or Gamblin Solvent-free Gel; sketchbook; pencil; vine charcoal; palette knife; gloves; travel easel or pochade box; hat and sunscreen. Supports: Stack of inexpensive materials for quick studies and exercises, such as a five-pack of Blick canvas boards, size 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”, an Arches oil paper pad, or a canvas pad. Two larger canvas boards or stretched canvases, size 11” x 14” to 16” x 20” for longer projects. Max students: 12 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a one-of-a-kind sunset concert where live piano meets the magic of the San Diego sky. Pianist & composer Victor Kulish invites you to experience music as meditation — an intimate evening of sound, nature, and reflection. What to Expect: — Live piano performance by Victor Kulish — Silent headphone experience for deep immersion — Gorgeous views of the water and sunset — Space to sit, reflect, or even move with the music — Community vibes & feel-good energy What to Bring: — A yoga mat, blanket, or beach chair — Comfy layers — Your smile and an open heart Special Guest Invitation: We’d love to offer you a guest spot — completely on us! If you’re interested, we can send you all the info plus a 100% off code for your ticket. To receive your complimentary pass, simply: Send us a DM on Instagram @mindharmonypiano or email us with the code word SUNSET. Or, go directly to our Eventbrite page. There, you can reserve your spot by entering any donation amount (including $0). We’d be honored to have you with us, and if it inspires you, a quick story or reel after the show would mean the world. Date: October 11 Location: Mount Soledad Memorial Park, 6905 La Jolla Scenic South Drive San Diego, CA 92037 Tickets: Eventbrite

ECHO’s fall lineup places internationally recognized artists and ensembles on a neighborhood stage in El Cajon, so audiences don’t have to cross town to experience top-tier music. Performances include grammy award winning James Ehnes, grammy nominee Joyce Yang and internationally acclaimed guitarist Ana Vidovic among a star-studded lineup of concerts. Thur. Oct. 9, 2025 Trio ECHO (Rachmaninoff - Beethoven) Thur. Oct. 23, 2025 Quartetto di Cremona with Clarinetist David Shifrin (Ravel - Brahms) Thur. Nov. 13, 2025 Modigliani Quartet (Beethoven - Haydn) Tue. Dec. 9, 2025 Clarosa Piano Quartet with Violist Che-Yen Chen (Bridge - Brahms) Thur. Jan. 8, 2026 Ana Vidovic (Giuliani - Bach) Thur. Jan. 29, 2026 Drew Petersen (Beethoven - Rachmaninoff) Thur. Feb. 26, 2026 The Colburn School Onstage: Pianists Ray Ushikubo and Chi Jo Lee (Chopin - Rachmaninoff) Fri. Mar. 20, 2026 Ehnes Quartet with Pianist Orion Weiss (Shostakovich - Brahms) Thur. April 9, 2026 Joyce Yang (Schumann - Gershwin) Thur. Apr. 30, 2026 Calidore Quartet (Shostakovich - Beethoven) Thur. May 21, 2026 Curtis Chamber Orchestra (Barber - Mozart - Beethoven) Visit: https://www.echochambermusic.org

The San Diego LGBTQ+ Latine Coalition presents our 5th Annual Latine Pride — Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community! As San Diego’s official Queer Latine Pride event, this is a space for folx to embrace the vibrancy of our community and celebrate the pure joy of our Queer Latinidad. Join us for music, food, community resources, vendors, performances, opportunities to connect, and more! Don’t forget to add Latine Pride to your calendar! Date: Sunday, October 5 Time: Noon-6 p.m. This is a family-friendly, all-ages event. Location: The Soap Factory 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113 SD LGBTQ+ Latine Coalition on Instagram

Saturday, October 25, 2025 2–7 p.m. Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery Helena Westra: "Lying Fallow" On view: August 9–October 25, 2025 Mark the final day of Helena Westra’s installation "Lying Fallow" with an afternoon of creative celebration at the Athenaeum Art Center. Drop in anytime between 2 and 7 p.m. for this free, all-ages gathering. Harvest the golden meadow grass from the installation and transform it into autumn treasures—wreaths, straw dolls, bundles, and other imaginative creations. Take home a piece of the artwork, enjoy time with friends and neighbors, and embrace the spirit of the season. Celebra el último día de la instalación "Lying Fallow" de Helena Westra con una tarde creativa en el Athenaeum Art Center. Llega en cualquier momento entre las 2 y las 7 p.m. a este encuentro gratuito y abierto a todas las edades. Cosecha el pasto dorado del prado de la instalación y transfórmalo en tesoros otoñales—coronas, muñecas de paja, atados y otras creaciones imaginativas. Llévate a casa una pieza de la obra, disfruta con amigos y vecinos, y abraza el espíritu de la temporada. "Lying Fallow" is a golden meadow brought indoors and an invitation to rest. In this installation of hand-gathered California grasses, artist Helena Westra creates a space shaped by slowness, reflection, and return. The title comes from the agricultural term “lying fallow,” used when a field is left unplanted for a season so the soil can restore its strength. For Westra, this idea becomes a metaphor for creative and personal renewal. Westra's installation draws from her own search for balance in a world that constantly demands effort and productivity. Elevated here instead is her deep reverence for the land, a connection between the cycles of her own body and the seasons, and the quiet, in-between moments we often overlook. This exhibition straddles late summer into fall, inviting visitors into a space that feels both grounded and dreamlike, where time slows down and the border between the external world and the inner self begins to blur. This is a show about pausing. About listening. About what can only grow after a period of stillness. "Lying Fallow" offers a soft-landing place for memory, for imagination, and for whatever may come next. "Lying Fallow" es una pradera dorada llevada al interior y una invitación al descanso. En esta instalación de hierbas de California recogidas a mano, la artista Helena Westra crea un espacio moldeado por la lentitud, la reflexión y el retorno. El título procede del término agrícola "lying fallow”, utilizado cuando se deja un campo sin plantar durante una temporada para que el suelo recupere su fuerza. Para Westra, esta idea se convierte en una metáfora de la renovación creativa y personal. La instalación de Westra se inspira en su propia búsqueda de equilibrio en un mundo que exige constantemente esfuerzo y productividad. En cambio, aquí se eleva su profunda reverencia por la tierra, una conexión entre los ciclos de su propio cuerpo y las estaciones, y los momentos entre cosas que muchas veces no notamos. Esta exposición, a medio camino entre el final del verano y el otoño, invita a los visitantes a un espacio que se siente a la vez conectado a la tierra y onírico, donde el tiempo se ralentiza y la frontera entre el mundo exterior y el interior empieza a difuminarse. Es una exposición sobre la pausa. Sobre escuchar. Sobre lo que sólo puede crecer tras un periodo de quietud. "Lying "Fallow ofrece un lugar de aterrizaje suave para la memoria, para la imaginación y para lo que pueda venir después. The exhibition can be viewed in the Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during open gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment. Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram