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Don’t miss San Diego’s best night market! Come hungry for pizza, tacos, BBQ, donuts, noodles, ice cream, sushi, and so much more. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available. San Diego Sustainable Night Market Friday, September 4 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126 In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. • Live Music • Golf & Other Games • Family-Friendly • Dogs Welcome • Free Onsite Parking The San Diego Sustainable Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features live music, several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and other games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. Presented by Viridian Productions and hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company on the first Friday of every month. This is a rain-or-shine event. Free onsite parking is available, with additional free street parking nearby. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Held at the beautiful Bornemann Theater in San Marcos on TERi’s expansive campus, Savor will deliver a parade of Santana’s best-loved songs, accompanied by a lively stage show. Led by Rancho Bernardo resident Michael Caroff, Savor has been thrilling audiences in southern California, Arizona and Las Vegas for 24 years. Featuring spot-on performances of classic numbers like Oye Como Va, Black Magic Woman, Evil Ways, Europa, and She’s Not There, the show also includes more recent hits such as Maria Maria, Corazon Espinado, Smooth, and Game of Love. For the benefit of TERi Inc. Founded in 1980, TERI Inc. (Training, Education & Resource Institute) is a San Diego County-based nonprofit transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recognized as a model program in California, TERI empowers neurodiverse individuals through innovative programs, compassionate care, and lifelong support. With a legacy of advocacy, statewide training, and nationally utilized resources, TERI leads the way in creating inclusive communities where every person can thrive. TERI Campus of Life on Facebook / Instagram

Multi-disciplinary artist and muralist Thao Huynh French was recently commissioned to create two murals for San Diego Mesa College’s KUP Village in the Student Services building. Thao and her husband founded Mindful Murals and they have painted over 400 murals. Born in Vietnam and raised in California, Thao’s artistic practice is heavily influenced by her Asian American heritage, her experience as a refugee, and an appreciation for nature, particularly flowers, which she considers symbols of resilience and transformation. "Future Flowers: Memory, Meaning, Mischief" is Thao’s debut solo exhibition and it features paintings, interactive installations and archival materials on the theme of refugee history and experiences while providing a place for sharing and connection. The exhibit also delves into Asian American life, cultural memory and nostalgia, which Thao interprets through the use of traditional Vietnamese dresses, Lunar New Year customs and decorations, immigrant food, lively pop culture, and even conflict. We invite you to join us for the reception on Wednesday, September 2, 4 - 7 p.m. Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments and a performance by Southern Sea. Gallery Hours: Monday through Thursday, 12 – 5 p.m., or by appointment. Closed Monday, September 7, Labor Day. Thao Huynh French on Instagram

Don’t miss North County’s best night market! Come hungry for pizza, burgers, BBQ, donuts, tacos, sushi, noodles, cookies and so much more. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available. Vista Sustainable Night Market Friday, August 21 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Boochyard In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. • Live Music • Billiards & Other Games • Family-Friendly • Dogs Welcome • Free Onsite Parking The Vista Sustainable Night Market is located at The Boochyard, the perfect evening destination for families and friends to gather and enjoy food, drinks and entertainment. This beautiful indoor and outdoor venue offers multiple seating areas, a stage and cozy fire pits. Presented by Viridian Productions and hosted at The Boochyard on the third Friday of every month. This is a rain-or-shine event. Free onsite parking is available, with additional free street parking nearby. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Come enjoy an afternoon of live music and community at the Camino Concert Series in North County San Diego: Featuring renowned wind ensemble, Left Coast Quintet! This is a free, family-friendly event. Come out and support live music, enjoy some good food, and connect with the local community! Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. (Doors Open at 6:15 p.m.). Concessions will be available for purchase. All concerts are free entry - A suggested donation of $45 per person (based on group size) goes toward supporting our talented performers and music program, allowing us to continue bringing free, high-quality live music to our community! Invite your friends, neighbors, and music lovers — we can’t wait to see you there! Camino Concert Series on Instagram

NOTE: The festival's Community Day is now on Oct. 3 (time: TBD) at City Heights Performance Annex & Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park. San Diego's 2nd Annual Asian American Dance Festival Returns August 30 - September 12 Presented by TILTshift Dance and bkSOUL, AADF2026 returns with four main events – Dance Film Screening, Collaborative Residency Showcase, Community Day, and Mainstage Showcase – all part of San Diego’s first and only dance festival centering AAPI artists and their unique stories, while bringing communities together for shared dialogue. As Asian Americans we are continually navigating our identities, weaving together our ancestral heritage with our current day lives. Through this festival, AAPI dance artists tell stories of family, heritage, immigration, colonization, and assimilation. We recognize what we as Asian and Pacific Islanders inherit, what we take on, and what we let go of. We embrace our journey to become not just Asians and Pacific Islanders in America, but to become Asian Americans...finding our identity and place in this tapestry of cultures. AADF2026 EVENTS & DESCRIPTION Dance Film Screening: Sunday, Aug. 30, 5-8:30 p.m. at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD - La Jolla) - Curated dance films by AAPI artists, as well as international films by Asian artists will be screened, with a panel discussion following immediately afterwards. 2 Audience Choice Awards and 1 Critics Choice Award (jury panel) will be announced on the last day of the festival. Doors open at 4pm - Dance Film Screening attendees receive free admission to MCASD to view the galleries prior to the start of the screening. Collaborative Residency Showcase: Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at Light Box Theater (Liberty Station) - AADF supports local artists, providing opportunities for early to mid-career AAPI dance makers to not only present work, but also explore their unique identities, collaborate with other artists, and engage with the AAPI community in a supportive environment. This showcase presents the culminating work of the AADF2026 choreographic residents’ 7-month artistic journey into identity and dance making. Community Day: New date: Saturday, Oct. 3 (time: TBD) at City Heights Performance Annex & Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park - An all-day free event, Community Day invites local AAPI student and community artists to share short dance pieces alongside cultural dance troupes, representing the broad diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora. Dance artists also offer classes from the stage for audiences to participate in, while dance and cultural organizations set-up booths to distribute information and offer family friendly activities. Mainstage Showcase: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at Saville Theater (San Diego City College) - A curated evening of live dance, invited dance makers share personal works that touch on their experience of living multi-culturally. These AAPI choreographers represent different cultural backgrounds and create work in various dance disciplines. Each are inspirational and accomplished artists in their own right. Together they present an evening of profound sharing and deep questioning. Bring a blanket, beach chairs, some snacks, and enjoy the day with us! TILTshift Dance on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

The Soto Six explore the electric jazz & funk-fusion of Jeff Lorber featuring Dylan Soto saxophone, Anthony Smith piano/keyboards, Rudy Marquez guitar, Ezra Aboy bass, & Joannah Sy drums Visit: http://www.dizzysjazz.com/ The Soto Six on Facebook / Instagram

Lecture title: Micro molecules, big impact: New approaches to neurodevelopmental disorders – Front Row lecture with Giordano Lippi, PhD Description: The human brain depends on remarkable precision. As neurons develop, they must produce the right proteins at the right place and time to build the complex networks that drive thought, learning and behavior. In this free Front Row lecture, Scripps Research Associate Professor Giordano Lippi will explore how tiny molecules called microRNAs help control this process. His research has revealed that microRNAs regulate many genes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, including severe intellectual disability and epilepsy. Discover how Lippi’s team is developing new tools to restore protein production in disease-causing genes, opening new possibilities for understanding and potentially treating genetic disorders of the developing brain. ABOUT SCRIPPS RESEARCH Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. The Front Row lecture series, now in its ninth season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. Join us—in the front row. Reserve your seat! Settle into our auditorium for an inspirational, in-person experience, or attend virtually with thousands of people from around the world. Scripps Research on Instagram and Facebook

A salsa takeover is coming to the North City district in San Marcos this August as their “Dancing in the Street” series returns, bringing a free outdoor dance night held alongside its popular weekly Farmers Market. This month’s featured style is salsa on August 28, bringing upbeat Latin rhythms, quick footwork, and a lively social dance floor, all led by the professional dancers of Bella Lux Entertainment. The evening begins with a special performance from 6 to 6:15 p.m., setting the tone before the crowd is invited to learn the moves themselves during a guided dance class from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The night wraps up with open dancing and a live DJ from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Between sets, guests can explore the farmers market, stop by North City’s eateries for sips and bites, and make their way back to the dance floor throughout the evening. For more information visit https://www.northcity.com/ or @northcitysandiego.

It’s a stand-up summer at Pendry San Diego, where the hotel is kicking off its debut Comedy Night with an evening of cocktails and laugh-out-loud antics from local funny standouts Laura Peek, Dan Donohue, Dean Delray and Frankie V. With limited seats available, guests are encouraged to reserve their spot for a night of comedy in the heart of the Gaslamp.