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Rafael Payare, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello San Diego Symphony Orchestra GABRIELA ORTIZ: "Dzonot" R. STRAUSS: "Ein Heldenleben," Op. 40 The legendary Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz writes music of terrific and visceral energy and notable melodic sweetness, and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to be taking part in these performances of her new cello concerto Dzonot, specially written for our very own Alisa Weilerstein. Ortiz is well-known not only for the deep connection to Latin American folk-music in her compositions, but also for her passionate concern for the vulnerable and fragile environment of our planet. In this concerto, she was inspired by the "cenotes", the vast and world-famous limestone sinkholes in Mexico, which are like underground worlds all their own, with their own rivers, lakes, and plant and animal life. The orchestra pairs this new work with one of the most famous, sumptuous and outrageous orchestral scores of all time, Richard Strauss’s "Ein Heldenleben" (A Hero’s Life) in which the composer mockingly and laughingly portrays himself as a lone hero fighting against the petty world of music critics and small-minded enemies, before turning in almost cinematic detail to his home love-life with his wife Pauline, and at the end setting out into the mountains for a spot of rest and recreation. An orchestral treat and one of the funniest pieces in the symphonic repertoire! San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Bring the whole family (two-and four-legged!) to the bay Sunday, November 1 for a tail-wagging afternoon of Halloween fun, adorable costumes, and fur-tastic festivities benefiting Paws of Coronado from Noon - 4 p.m. Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy: Costume content and prizes! A playful dog run so pups can zoom in style Adoptable pets from Paws of Coronado looking for their forever homes Whiskey sampling from Garrison Brothers Special dog-friendly treats from Sally’s A fun raffle with boo-tiful prizes -- only $5 per ticket, with all proceeds going directly to Paws of Coronado Dress up your pups (and yourselves!) in your best Halloween costumes and join us for a paws-itively delightful day by the water! No cover – just come, sip, sit, and stay awhile. Free validated parking when you park in Manchester Grand Hyatt’s self-parking garage. Sally's Waterfront Dining on Facebook / Instagram

Free public, fun-filled, event with experts on pregnancy and motherhood. Celebrate our 5th Anniversary expo with us! Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Balboa Park, San Diego, Calif. Located off of 6th Avenue between Spruce Street and Quince Free baby items, relief supplies, raffles, information booths, career and training opportunities

Renowned for his sharp wit and keen observations on the human condition, best-selling author and master of satire David Sedaris returns to ArtPower for his first appearance at the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center. Known for his acerbic humor, incisive social commentary and wildly entertaining stories, Sedaris cuts through cultural euphemisms and political correctness with intelligence and wit. He will treat audiences to a mix of published favorites and new works-in-progress in an evening of unforgettable storytelling. Please note: This is a rental event of Jacobs Music Center, presented by ArtPower at UC San Diego. The San Diego Symphony does not appear at this event. David Sedaris on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a fun, safe Halloween night at Orchard in Escondido! Our big parking lot will be filled with decorated vehicles full of candy and games to play! Bounce houses, free popcorn and food trucks with food for purchase. The first 200 people to let us know they'll be there get a free Halloween flashlight at the entrance! Visit: orchardcc.org/trunk-or-treat

Trevor Pinnock, conductor Alexandra Dovgan, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture Op. 62 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 Trevor Pinnock, one of the great masters of Baroque and Classical music in our age, and Alexandra Dovgan, a young pianist already celebrated across the world for the majesty and beauty of her playing, join the Orchestra together for the first time for a glorious all-Beethoven program, filled with high drama, hope and nobility. After the tragic grandeur of the Coriolan Overture come two of Beethoven’s greatest and most uplifting masterpieces: the “Emperor” Concerto and the Seventh Symphony, both pieces of overwhelming power and invention. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

The 4th annual Birdstock Music Festival & Artisan Market transforms a closed-down La Jolla Boulevard in the seaside neighborhood of Bird Rock into a day-long street festival celebrating music and community. Admission is FREE for all ages! This year is bigger than ever, featuring appearances from San Diego's premier bands, artisans, community organizations and merchants. BirdStock will feature: • Five Stages of Live Music • Pelican Disco Dance Tent featuring Live DJs • Artisan Market — Over 70 curated booths for shopping • Wine & Beer Garden — Located by the main stage • Culinary Offerings & Food Trucks • Kids’ Zone including New Wave Youth Stage • Pet Parade and Costume Contest • Local Civic & Nonprofit Booths — to engage with community initiatives and projects This year, family-friendly offerings include a visit from the Mission Control bus, a pumpkin patch to prepare for Halloween, Halloween costume photography, a STEM area, flower bar, dunk tank, tennis/pickleball court, Book Nook, a hat bar, and more! A portion of proceeds from this year’s event benefits Bird Rock’s beloved neighborhood school, Bird Rock Elementary. BirdStock Music Festival offers a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy this charming La Jolla neighborhood during a day filled with music, fun and community spirit. For more information, please visit BirdStockMusicFestival.com. BirdStock Music Festival & Artisan Market on Instagram

Join Linda Miller, membership board member for the Jane Austen Society of North America-San Diego Chapter for a stimulating talk on why Jane Austen is as relevant as ever and is everywhere as a cultural giant and original influencer. Come find out why 250 years after her birth Austen continues to inspire, educate and entertain the world with her wit, humor and wise observations. Find out what a "Janeite" is and whether you might be one.

Anna Sulkowska-Migon, conductor Ingrid Fliter, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra KILAR: "Orawa" CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 BORODIN: Symphony No. 2 BORODIN: “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor From Polish film composer Wojciech Kilar’s beautiful "Orawa," a celebration of the mountain fiddle-players of Southern Poland, to Borodin’s legendary "Polovtsian Dances", conjuring up the wild dancing of ancient nomadic tribespeople in Southern Russia, this program is banquet of music from the shifting borderlands between Europe and Asia. At the center are Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto, written when the great Polish composer and patriot was just 20 years old, and Borodin’s brilliantly colorful and tuneful Second Symphony, evoking the uproarious and warlike merrymaking of mediaeval knights-in-armor, with their ancient bards and strange-sounding folk-instruments. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram