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The proposed changes aim to allay schools’ apprehension about spending their arts money granted through an initiative voters passed in 2022.

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered what goes on in a dance class? Join us for Dance Studio Hour - a free, informal evening featuring students from MiraCosta College dance classes as they share the styles, skills, and creative work they've been building throughout the semester. Come cheer them on, celebrate their progress, and experience the energy, artistry, and creative community in our studios. Admission is FREE! Location: Dance Studio, Bldg. 2700, Room 2703 Oceanside Campus ORGANIZATION DANCEDEPT EVENT CONTACT NAME Adrian Andersen EVENT CONTACT EMAIL adandersen@miracosta.edu EVENT CONTACT PHONE (760) 757-2121 x. 6235 EVENT LOCATOR 2026-ABQVDQ

Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company, in partnership with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center and Big Table Productions, presents "Hot Stuff in Heels": A Donna Summer Drag Revue at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater. Hosted by Maddy Mokes and featuring Strawberry Corncakes, Armani Colby, Avalon Eves, Kiki Funkshaun, and Dirty Chai, this high-energy Pride Month celebration pays tribute to the legendary Donna Summer through dazzling drag performances and iconic disco hits. Join us for an afternoon of music, entertainment, and community celebrating the enduring legacy of the Queen of Disco. 13+ Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Hot_Stuff_in_Heels_A_Donna_Summer_Drag_Revue/196482 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

For two days, Town Square and Carlos Malamud Plaza will come alive with music, culture and Triton pride as the entire UC San Diego community celebrates the grand opening of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. This campuswide festival brings together students, faculty, staff and friends for live entertainment, interactive experiences, offerings from alumni-owned businesses and more. Just steps away from the Block Party, get your first look inside the new, state-of-the-art Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. Step inside to discover spaces made for connection, a welcoming alumni lounge and library, inspiring exhibitions and a rooftop terrace with panoramic campus views. Celebrate, connect and explore as we usher in a new Homecoming tradition at UC San Diego. Day 1: Grand Opening Celebration Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 | 2-6 p.m. Celebrate the grand opening of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center with music from DJ Shammy and San Diego Soul Patrol, food trucks, a beer garden, opportunity drawings and local alumni-owned businesses. Then, explore the new center as you make your way to the sixth floor for stunning views of campus. Day 2: Triton Community Celebration Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your friends and family and celebrate all things Triton with music from DJ Shneaky, food trucks, family-friendly activities, campus booths and giveaways, and a self-guided tour of the all-new Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. Register: https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/events/block-party/index.html

This dynamic 10-piece San Diego ensemble delivers a high-energy celebration of timeless hits guaranteed to get audiences moving, grooving and singing along. Front Row Saturday is our signature series that brings audiences an intimate and memorable experience in the state-of-the-art Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. Join us for a variety of nationally touring performers as well as new and emerging local artists. Performances are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. No food allowed. Drinks with lids permitted. Visit: https://www.tmsrofsd.com/

Join Future is Color Studio Sessions and MCASD for a special Halloween edition of Jazz Night! Inspired by the energy of Soul Train, the evening brings together deep listening, live music, costumes, dancing, and collective participation across the museum. Inside Axline Court, join a special Listening Room of Thriller by Michael Jackson and an intimate dance party with a vinyl DJ moving through funk, soul, disco, and boogie. Simultaneously in Art Park, move between lively DJs, a live band, dancing, and costume moments! At the height of the evening, a Soul Train-inspired dance line will open through the crowd, inviting guests to step into the center and participate in an electrifying costume contest. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook/Instagram

Join VFW Post 10577 for a family-friendly morning celebrating classic rides, community spirit, and our local veteran community! Held at the Oceanside Elks Lodge, this vibrant event welcomes all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorbikes. Come out to browse an incredible lineup of unique vehicles, check out local businesses, and participate in a raffle. Admission is entirely free for spectators. Vehicle registration is $35 (includes your exhibition space, entry for 1st–3rd place trophies, and a raffle ticket). Local non-food vendor businesses can also secure a setup spot for $50 to connect directly with North County residents. 100% of proceeds go directly to supporting the mission and veteran community programs of VFW Post 10577.

Discover the remarkable story of a legendary shaper, an iconic surf shop, and a legacy that helped define California surfing. Join the California Surf Museum for a special Big Wednesday screening of "Harbour Chronicles: Shaping a Legacy," followed by a conversation with director Chris Sardelis and other special guests at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway) in Oceanside. "Harbour Chronicles" is the multi-award-winning documentary celebrating Rich Harbour, the iconic shaper behind Harbour Surfboards — the world’s longest-running surf shop. Thirteen years in the making, this film dives into Harbour’s extraordinary influence through rare footage, surf history, and personal stories from the Seal Beach community he helped shape. Following the screening, Chris Sardelis and others will take guests behind the scenes of the film, sharing what inspired the project, the challenges of bringing it to life, and the stories that could not be left untold. Seating is limited and this special evening is expected to fill quickly! Get your tickets today and be part of an unforgettable celebration of surfboard craftsmanship, community, and California surf history. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

"Will You Stay Here For a Moment?" is an invitation to linger. Built through repeated gestures, layered yarn, and accumulation. Forms emerge and overlap through improvisation, play, and the act of small decisions. Installed in a space designed for passing through, the exhibition offers a brief interruption, inviting viewers to pause and consider what becomes visible through sustained attention. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Facebook / Instagram

A cinematic catered costume party featuring killer independent films by local and national filmmakers. Sink Your Teeth into Halloween. Spend Halloween beneath the stars at the San Diego Halloween Film Festival, a one-night celebration of independent cinema, unforgettable stories, and the magic of the midnight hour at San Diego’s iconic Cinema Under the Stars. Step onto the Crimson Carpet, settle in under the candlelight, and experience a carefully curated lineup of films that haunt, thrill, surprise, and inspire. From chilling discoveries to darkly delightful stories, this is a Halloween experience where filmmakers, film lovers, and the San Diego creative community come together for a night unlike any other. Expect an evening of incredible independent films, enchanting atmosphere, costumes, refreshments, and spellbinding moments beneath the October sky. Now entering its third year, the San Diego Halloween Film Festival returns to Cinema Under the Stars for another unforgettable night celebrating the art of storytelling and the filmmakers who bring extraordinary visions to life. Last year’s festival sold out, so secure your invitation early and join us for Halloween as it’s meant to be experienced! San Diego Halloween Film Festival on Instagram