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Step into Clara’s dream—a world where ballet brings imagination to life and the holidays sparkle with wonder. "The Nutcracker" by Ballet Institute of San Diego whisks audiences away on a magical journey through enchanted lands, where toy soldiers battle, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy reigns. At the heart of it all is young Clara, whose extraordinary dream unfolds through breathtaking ballet and timeless storytelling. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or continuing a beloved tradition, discover why "The Nutcracker" is a dazzling celebration of dreams, childhood wonder, and the magic of the season. This family-friendly performance runs a little over an hour and is sure to delight children of all ages. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/the-nutcracker/ Ballet Institute of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.

"Resonance" is a free, all-ages event hosted by St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church and Oceanside Theatre Company that builds community through creative expression. Held in OTC's Studio 219 (219 North Coast Highway), this is a space for all creatively-inclined people—artists, musicians, writers, and more—to showcase their work and to practice spontaneous creation together. It’s not quite an open mic, jam session, drum circle, or art night—but it has elements of all of these. All are welcome to participate as much or as little as they choose. If you’d prefer to just come and enjoy the vibe and performances, you are welcome to do that too. Visit: 'Resonance' Collaborative Open Mic Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Tecate Community Museum, Tecate, Baja Mexico (U.S. side meeting location - In front of Baja Duty Free - 404 Tecate Rd, Tecate, California 91980) Acorn Preparation Workshop 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Have you ever seen acorns on the ground under oak trees in the fall and wondered how native peoples turn them into nourishing food? Join us for a rare opportunity to learn, directly from local Kumeyaay cultural specialists, all the steps in the preparation of this important food that has sustained native communities for thousands of years. The $60 cost directly supports our Kumeyaay teachers and includes a delicious lunch. Beautiful hand-made Kumeyaay baskets will be used in the process and will be available for purchase directly from the artisans. The event includes a talk by anthropologist Michael Wilken-Robertson, author of "Kumeyaay Ethnobotany." To reserve your spot you can register online at: Website: https://www.carem.org/en En español: https://www.carem.org/ For more information please email us at: carem.ac@outlook.com The Community Museum is just minutes from the border. We will meet in front of the Baja Duty Free shop on the U.S. side of the border at 9:30 a.m. and walk over together. Please make sure to give yourself plenty of time to arrive by 9:30 a.m Please don't forget your passport.

Handel’s great oratorio "Messiah" springs to life by way of the fruitful collaboration of Charles Jennens’ carefully conceived libretto and Handel’s supreme skill as a composer of the theatre. BCSD’s performance of "Messiah", delivered by a dynamic cast in the manner of Handel’s dramatic operas, has become one of its crown jewels. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/handels-messiah/ Bach Collegium San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Come visit San Diego Mission Bay Resort for Spooky S’mores Night on Saturday, October 25 at 6 p.m. at the beach fire pits. Cozy up by the flames and roast marshmallows as the sun sets over the bay for a spooky s’mores night. Holidays by the bay! Join us for a season of celebration with festive holiday events from Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the New Year – we celebrate everything. We start our Festive Season with during Halloween and continue until we ring in the new year of 2026.

Steph Johnson is an award-winning artist whose music blends jazz, soul, funk and blues. A regular performer throughout Southern California and the Western United States, she will be bringing her unique sound and dynamic quartet to The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd this Fall. When she’s not working on music, she directs her creative energy towards Voices of Our City Choir—a group she co-founded and the focus of the 2018 award-winning documentary “The Homeless Chorus Speaks”. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/qrt-yrd-steph-johnson/ Steph Johnson on Instagram and Facebook

Three-time San Diego Music Awards nominee David Spitzfaden is bringing his high-energy band to The Conrad. Praised by the San Diego Troubadour for his artistry, this noted musician and his dynamic ensemble will perform a genre-spanning set—from blues rock and R&B to funk and jazz fusion. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/qrt-yrd-david-spitzfaden/ David Spitzfaden on Instagram and Facebook

A stunning combination of cars and books will converge on Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista on Saturday, October 25, for the second annual Lowriders for Literacy event. The event brings together a diverse display of lowrider cars, gathered to encourage the community to ignite a love of reading. And while the two topics may seem worlds apart on the surface, the event organizers stress that the two share powerful similarities. By drawing parallels between the time and effort required to build a lowrider and the skills needed for literacy, the event seeks to make reading more approachable and engaging for students and families. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rancho Buena Vista High School. A number of car clubs from across San Diego County are participating, coordinated in part by an RBV parent active in the lowrider community. The event will also feature two food trucks and an ice cream truck. Local libraries, including Vista, Oceanside, and the John Landers Community Center, as well as the San Diego Libros chapter, are involved in the event. Education Begins in the Home, a San Diego literacy organization, will donate books suitable for all age ranges, from pre-K to 12th grade. The event also features performing arts groups from the Vista Unified School District, including Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico performances. “Strong literacy skills open doors—to higher education, careers, and lifelong learning,” says RBV Assistant Principal Garry Dillard. “For students of color, literacy is especially vital in navigating systems, telling their stories, and shaping their futures. By pairing literacy with lowrider culture, we remind our students that learning is not just about school—it’s about pride, identity, and community.”

"Because We Eat." With this simple truth, artist Antonia Davis challenges us to confront the human cost of the food we consume in a new mixed-media installation. Join us for the opening night and a special program designed to explore our connection to the harvest and the farmworkers who sustain it. 5:30 p.m. | Special Pre-Opening Film View the moving documentary, "The Harvest/La Cosecha" (75 minutes), that follows the arduous journey of three children from the scorching heat of Texas' onion fields to the winter snows of the Michigan apple orchards and back south to the humidity of Florida's tomato fields to follow the harvest. 6:45 p.m. | Installation Premiere & Artist Reception After the documentary, join us in viewing Davis's art installation, "Because We Eat." This event will feature the installation, an opportunity to meet the artist, and a welcoming atmosphere with light refreshments and music in the rotunda. Antonia Davis on Instagram