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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

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

There's more to San Diego this weekend than Comic-Con: "Within the Context of Time" sound journey at the Athenaeum, the world premiere musical "The Family Album," opera under the stars, summer markets, sustainable food and jazz meets tap dance. OK, fine: one comics-related event.

"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

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room

Vintage & Book Sale to Support Library The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library invite the community to a Vintage & Book Sale on Saturday, June 20, in the Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Room and Courtyard at 330 North Coast Highway. The event features vintage items for purchase, as well as a large book sale, with most used books on sale for only one dollar. The sale opens at 10 a.m. to all, but begins early, at 9 a.m., for Friends of the Oceanside Public Library members only. Memberships, starting at $20 per year, are available for purchase at the door. The Library has creative volunteers, staff, and Friends members who have collected and donated an array of one-of-a-kind keepsakes and vintage items most often found at estate sales or antique stores. Treasures are from every corner: jewelry, home goods, décor, accessories, and art, to name a few. Thousands of great bargain books will be available for purchase. The book sale offers a mix of books and DVDs, all priced at just $1 each. Unique gift books, art works, and puzzles are specially priced. Volunteers will be on hand to assist attendees in finding and purchasing items. The event will also feature works by local artists. Proceeds from memberships and fundraising events such as these make Library programs for all ages possible. The Friends of the Library support everything from purchasing books for the Library’s collection to funding events such as storytimes, teen activities, technology assistance, and community-centered programming—including cultural celebrations, Homework Helpers, and Library Club for adults with special needs. The mission of the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library is to support and promote the services and resources of the Oceanside Public Library through community involvement, volunteer activities, and fundraising. For information about Friends bookstores; or becoming a Friend, Business Friend or volunteer; please visit oplfriends.org or call (760) 435-5560. For Library hours, programs, and other information, click the “About Us” tab at oceansidepubliclibrary.org. The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The Imperial Beach shoreline was closed to human contact on Sunday by county health officials due to sewage contamination.

With the American Composers Project, Dana Zimbric and the California Chamber Orchestra celebrate 250 years of the American Spirit through music. The series is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This concert features the music of Aaron Copland. The program includes: Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990): "Tender Land Suite" (Katie Polit, soprano and Cole Tornberg, tenor) Barbara Harbach (b. 1946): "American Solstice" (2006) Jack Jarrett (1934 - 1920): "Five Appalachian Folk Songs" (Katie Polit, soprano) Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981): "Adagio for Strings" California Chamber Orchestra on Facebook

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents "Habitando, I Don’t Belong Here, We Belong Everywhere," an exhibition of new work by artist Sylvia Fernández, on view October 17, 2026, through January 9, 2027. An artist talk with Fernández will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16, followed by an opening reception from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. In "Habitando, I Don’t Belong Here, We Belong Everywhere," Fernández navigates the complexity of finding home everywhere and nowhere at once. Using Spanglish as a structural tool and the flowing nature of water and air as frameworks for thinking about transformation, migration, and belonging, Fernández materializes the experience of moving between places as a journey toward the self, where memory and feeling continually shape a place to belong. For this exhibition, Fernández expands beyond personal experience into collective awareness through two archives she has created: Archivo de Sentires (Archive of Feelings) and Archivo de Sombras (Archive of Shadows). The Archivo de Sentires draws on responses to seven questions posed to women of different ages living around the globe. These responses have been translated into paintings, with a palette drawn from every color named in the archive. The Archivo de Sombras comprises photographs of each woman’s sun-cast shadow, which act as source materials for the paintings. In the resulting works, the shadows appear as silhouettes, at times merging with Fernández’s own body to mark presence and absence. Fernández’s adopted home of San Diego is linked by the Pacific Ocean to Lima, where she was born. San Diego’s dry terrain, waterways, shifting light, and native flora and fauna enter the paintings as fragments reimagined into new landscapes. Birds following the Pacific Flyway, from Alaska to Patagonia, appear as symbols of movement and the possibility of belonging everywhere. The exhibition design further reflects Fernández’s interest in the fluidity of place and identity. Double-sided paintings hover and swirl throughout the gallery, inviting viewers to navigate the works from multiple perspectives. The paintings become portals for transformation and expansion, extending the exhibition’s exploration of how identity and belonging shift through movement, memory, and experience. Through these interconnected works, "Habitando, I Don’t Belong Here, We Belong Everywhere" considers belonging as an evolving experience shaped by personal histories, collective feelings, and the places we carry with us. Event Details On view: October 17, 2026–January 9, 2027 Artist Talk and Opening Reception: Friday, October 16, 2026 Artist Talk: 5:30 p.m. Opening Reception: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Location: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tickets: Admission to the exhibition and opening reception is free. RSVP required for Artist Talk. Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 11 AM–4 PM Every second Saturday during the Barrio Art Crawl: 5–8 PM Sunday, Monday & holidays: closed Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram