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Join photographer David McLain on a journey to a life well-lived as he uncovers the secrets of the Blue Zones—where people around the planet regularly live vibrant and healthy lives beyond 100. David has spent 15 years working alongside author Dan Buettner to study the habits and rituals of centenarians in five geographic locations: Loma Linda, California; the Nicoya peninsula of Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; and Okinawa, Japan. Now, through personal anecdotes and scientific research, David shares how adopting practices they share—an ocean apart—can add eight to 10 quality years to our own lives. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

VHS's 1980s rise transformed how people watched movies. Using diverse footage and Maya Hawke's narration, Alex Ross Perry examines video stores' crucial role in film culture. Sociocultural hub, consumer mecca, and source of existential dread; the video rental store forever changed the way we interact with movies. With narration by Maya Hawke over footage culled from hundreds of sources (from TV commercials to blockbuster films), Alex Ross Perry's "Videoheaven" tells the story of an industry's glorious, confusing, novel, sometimes seedy, but undeniably seismic impact on American movie culture. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators.

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s! Today’s recipe: Get in the spooky spirit and create delicious spiders with organic ingredients from Jimbo’s! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum Admission. Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

This class meets weekly on Tuesdays, 3-4 times each month, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 years welcome! In this 4-week ceramic hand-building series, students are led by Instructor-artist Lydia Kardos and will create functional and nonfunctional ceramic work using a variety of techniques and their imaginations. They will learn how to create with coils, slab construction and clay pinching methods. Students are so proud when they see the beauty of the final results as their pieces come out of the kiln. Students will create multiple pieces in this series, and learn how to glaze bisque ware for a finished piece of artwork. All materials included. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue to develop their skills! Drop-ins are welcome! Is your child curious about taking this class? Choose ‘Drop-in Date’ from the drop-down menu (please purchase 48 hours in advance, so we can have supplies ready). We welcome drop-in students at the first class of each month-long series. If your child wants to continue, we will apply this drop-in payment toward the month’s total cost. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Pacific Beach, San Diego, California | Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5 | Half Marathon and 5K The Pacific Beach Half Marathon and 5K is SoCal running at its best-laid-back vibes, ocean breezes, and a finish line party at the beach. Sunday's Half Marathon will feature a refreshed course, starting at Crown Point Park and finishing on Thomas Ave with a straight shot to the Pacific. Saturday's 5K keeps the tradition alive, starting and ending right on the sand for that quintessential PB experience. Run hard or run chill-either way, there's a beachside finish line waiting for you. Packet Pickup Friday, October 3: Road Runner Sports San Diego, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, October 4: Pacific Beach Boardwalk, 4300 Ocean Blvd 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Race Times Saturday, October 4 5K Early Wave: 7:30 a.m. 5K Main Wave: 9 a.m. Kids 1K: 10:15 a.m. Sunday, October 5 Half Marathon Start Time: 6:30 a.m. Participant Perks - Brand-new 2025 Participant Tank - Custom Finisher Medal - Free Race Photos - Chip Timing and Live Results - On-course nutrition powered by Vitalyte and e-Gel - Half Marathon Pace Teams provided by On Pace Awards Both the Half Marathon and combined 5K waves will feature awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age-group awards in 5-year increments. Website Date and Time: On Sat, 04 Oct. 7:30 a.m. - Sun, 05 Oct. 11 a.m. Venue details: Pacific Beach, San Diego, California, 92109, United States San Diego Running Co. on Facebook / Instagram

Email coppercanvaspainting@gmail.com to by Sept. 25 to register and for ticket information. Copper Canvas will pre-draw your pet on an 11x14 canvas. All portraits are hand drawn using zero AI or apps. The day of the event you'll be guided on how to paint your portrait with tips and tricks to create a beautiful masterpiece that celebrates the love between you and your four-legged friend. Join us on Sunday, October 5 at Revision Creative Workspace in Hillcrest, San Diego from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. while you paint and enjoy pastries and coffee. Register by Thursday, Sept. 25* You’ll receive a payment link and a questionnaire to upload photos. Once completed, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Copper Canvas on Instagram Revision on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a special screening of "Between the Mountain and the Sky," a powerful documentary that follows Maggie Doyne’s journey of love, loss, and hope as she builds a home and future for children in Nepal. Screening includes a Q&A and meet & greet with Maggie Doyne (BlinkNow CEO & Co-Founder) and filmmaker Jeremy Power Regimbal. University of San Diego, Joan B. Kroc School Peace & Justice Theater Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:30 p.m. Doors open / 5 p.m. screening / 6:30 p.m. Q&A / 7 p.m. meet & greet Free & open to the public BlinkNow on Facebook / Instagram

Romantasy — the fusion of romance and fantasy — is having a major moment. Boosted by #BookTok and shaped by the influence of fan fiction, the book genre is topping bestseller lists and drawing huge crowds at Comic-Con. But for all its success, it's often a target of ridicule. We look at what people get wrong about the misunderstood genre, and why it's connecting with so many readers right now.

Workplace raids, arrests in immigration court and detentions of people without criminal records show how President Donald Trump’s deportation strategy is taking shape locally.