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This fall, we’re thrilled to announce a special Singer-Songwriter Concert featuring top talent straight from Nashville. Set against the sun-drenched shores of Mission Bay, this exclusive event brings some of country music’s most celebrated songwriters to San Diego for one unforgettable evening. These artists have penned chart-topping hits for stars like Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, HARDY, Jake Owen, and many more—now, they’re taking the stage themselves. Join us on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. as the sun sets and the stories behind the songs come to life in an intimate, bayside setting. Expect acoustic magic, heartfelt lyrics, and a whole lot of soul. Our famed singer songwriters cannot wait to take the stage! Join Ben Williams, Beau Bailey, Summer Overstreet, Carson Wallace, Meghan Patrick, KK Johnson, Cole Miracle, Will Weatherly and more. *Price includes tax. By purchasing a ticket, guests consent to photography for promotion use by San Diego Mission Bay Resort & Noble House Hotels & Resorts. Visit: https://www.missionbayresort.com/ San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Facebook / Instagram

Gaslamp Urban Pickleball is making history as San Diego’s first-ever urban pickleball court, set right in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego. From August 21 through September 25, 5th Avenue transforms every Thursday into a vibrant, open-air pickleball playground—complete with live DJs, street-style matches, a game day market, and paddle hour specials at nearby hotspots. Whether guests are seasoned pros or first-time players, everyone’s welcome to rally, vibe, and experience the energy of pickleball in downtown San Diego like never before. What to Expect: $25 to play Pre-register or walk-up day-of Bring your own gear or rent onsite (limited supply available) Weekly Spin to Win prizes with pickleball gear + gift cards to your favorite Gaslamp spots Registered players get access to exclusive drink specials at participating bars and restaurants

Join Museum educators in using iPads and Adobe Express to create surreal digital collages. Learn about the process of removing the background of a photo to create a transparent PNG cutout. Layer images, texture, collage, and PNGs to build imaginative artworks. Finished collages are printed onsite and saved digitally for participants to keep. Please join us! Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a delightfully absurd evening of creativity, community, and celebration— and help us build a permanent Arts Center providing affordable spaces desperately needed by San Diego’s working artists! Bash Breakdown 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Unwind into the Unusual Enjoy hearty bites, cocktails, Dada-inspired art activities, and exhibit tours. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Dada After Dark Let loose at our costume + dance party with a live DJ, curated nonsense, and (more) cocktails. Attire: Wear what you love! We’re embracing the weird with a Dada Costume Party— costumes encouraged (but never required). Think playful and offbeat. Wear your own creation or trade and assemble items at our DIY costume- & mask-making station. Visit our website for Dada info/FAQs, event updates, ticket sales, and underwriting & sponsorship opportunities. ADA accessible venue | Quiet sensory break space available Ages 21+ only This joyful night of quirky art and whimsy is made possible by our generous corporate sponsor, Persient LLC. Visit: https://www.sdspace4art.org/ Space 4 Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a night of laughter at our Comedy Show on Friday, August 15! Grab a drink, kick back, and enjoy! Location: The Mission Bay Beach Club We will also have a bar available onsite! Please no outside food or drinks. Comedian Matt Lockwood on Instagram

Jim Curry, returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre to perform the music of the late John Denver. The music “is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time,” says Mr. Curry. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie "Take Me Home: The John Denver Story," has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of John Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. He has an uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and the clean-cut look takes you back to the time when “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine,” “Calypso,” and “Annie’s Song,” topped the charts and his is popular music had the heartfelt message of caring for the earth and for each other. Over the years, Jim has been joined onstage by former John Denver band members and behind the scenes with John’s family and friends. Curry has developed a one-of-a-kind musical and visual experience in which parents, grandparents and children alike can immerse themselves in uplifting, heartfelt music with a message. The music is performed along with projected slides and videos of nature that will truly fill up your senses. Jim will be accompanied by his wife, Anne Curry (vocals, guitar and mandolin), Gordon Lustig (guitar/banjo) and Chris Wills (vocals and keyboard). John Denver Tribute will run August 18 at 7:30p.m. - August 19 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. Jim Curry on Facebook / Youtube

Wildflour, award-winning chef and restaurateur Phillip Esteban’s latest culinary concept, brings together multiple culinary concepts under one roof, bakery, coffee shop, deli, and more, located in San Diego’s vibrant Arts District, Liberty Station. As part of their new brunch programming, Wildflour will host its first-ever brunch takeover, happening Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., featuring a cross-border collaboration with Chef Omar Hernandez of Celida Cafe in Ensenada, Baja. Chef Omar will serve a special à la carte brunch menu showcasing Baja coastal cuisine with dishes like Crispy Lamb with sunny side eggs, Passion Fruit French Toast, Beef Tongue Tlacoyos, and more. Wildflour on Instagram

On Friday, August 29, Songwriter Sanctuary is proud to feature three original acts in the round: Lexi Pulido, Claire King, and Hailey Wetzel. The event is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley in partnership with Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.) With four shows left in the 2025 season, it’s not too late to discover what has become one of San Diego’s greatest listening room experiences! About the Artists Lexi Pulido is a boundary-pushing vocalist, composer, guitarist, teacher, and more - known for blending experimental jazz, bossa nova, and theatrical alt-pop. Through projects like the avant-jazz quintet Kilikili, the internationally acclaimed Kate Bush tribute band Baby Bushka, and the genre-blurring Nu Moods jam series, she’s helped shape San Diego’s creative music scene while fostering community through her studio space, Tenam Studio. Hailey Wetzel is a folky, soulful, and jazz-tinged songwriter whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with rich, timeless melodies. Inspired by artists like Alice Phoebe Lou, Olivia Dean, and Maggie Rogers, her sound carries an honest warmth and rhythmic ease. After a cross-country move, she’s spent the past two years rooted in San Diego, becoming an active voice in the local music community. With a voice that feels both intimate and expansive, Hailey crafts songs that linger—emotive, melodic, and deeply human. Claire King is a San Diego based singer-songwriter and spoken word performer whose music draws influence from the folk revival of the 1960s and 70s, indie folk, jazz, and soul. Her sound is infused with the characteristics of artists like Jim Croce, Labbi Siffre, the Fleet Foxes, and Norah Jones. With poetic and whimsical lyrics, much of Claire’s music centers around her connection to nature, architecture, and personal experiences in love and mental health. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church: 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! Accessibility: Sensory station in foyer includes single use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Venue runs two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters during the event. There are two reserve rows for folks who use wheelchairs or need extra space for mobility devices (we recommend contacting us to reserve these spaces). Please direct any additional venue accessibility requests to Molly mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least (5) business days prior to the event. There is also a space in the Eventbrite form to disclose/request any accessibility needs - we will do our best to communicate with you in a timely manner regarding accommodations! Photo/Video Consent: Please ask for consent before posting the faces and/or prominent features of artists or audience members online. If someone hasn’t given permission, consider using a blur tool to protect their privacy. While we've previously operated under the assumption that public events imply consent, a thoughtful call-in reminded us that consent must always come first—especially in a time when people’s images can be weaponized. Songwriter Sanctuary is committed to prioritizing consent and will continue to model and encourage this practice in our community. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change Sept. 26 - Joe Summers - Grainne Hunt - Jordy Searcy Oct. 24 - Shea Givens - Anthony Cullins - TBD Dec. 5 - Holiday Edition! - JT Moring - Cara Cormier - David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Songwriter Sanctuary on Instagram

Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing sounds of Chancha Via Circuito at El After Social Club! This event promises to be a night to remember. Argentine Pedro Canales, aka DJ/producer Chancha Via Circuito, is one of the pioneers of the digital cumbia genre: mashed-up, remixed dance-club reinterpretations of Afro-Colombian melodies and rhythms. Despite always having an ear to the dancefloor, Canale's beats are carefully placed within the richly textured sonic landscapes of exotic sounds collected in his travels across South America. Joining him are San Diego's own Cumbia Machin, blending electronic beats with the roots of traditional cumbia for a high-energy live performance, and Divina Jasso, whose soulful voice and genre-defying sound add a powerful and heartfelt layer to the night. Together, they create a dynamic lineup that celebrates the diversity and evolution of Latin American music. Bad Vibes Good Friends on Facebook / Instagram

Jacumbia Fest: Saturday, August 30, 5 p.m. @ Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Featuring: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto • Romperayo • La Diabla • DJ Strange Bouquets & Matt Bozzone Bad Vibes Good Friends and Jacumba Hot Springs proudly present Jacumbia Fest — a one-night-only celebration of Afro-Colombian rhythms, traditional and psychedelic cumbia from Colombia, Mexico and USA. In San Diego's most sacred refuge "Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel". Join us for a powerful night of music and dance featuring the legendary Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto—torchbearers of Colombia’s ancestral gaita and cumbia traditions. Sharing the stage are Bogotá’s experimental groove magicians Romperayo, known for their wild, percussion-driven reinventions of tropical classics, and Tijuana’s own La Diabla, fusing border-town swagger with sultry sonidero energy and vinyl archeologist and BVGF founder DJ Strange Bouquets and DJ Matt Bozzone of Spacehall Sound Machine. Set in the surreal landscape of Jacumba Hot Springs, this desert gathering promises a sonic pilgrimage that spans generations and continents. Come early for a soak, stay late for the music. Doors at 5 p.m. 21+ | Food & Drinks Available | Pool Access Let the rhythms move you under the desert sky. Limited capacity – grab your tickets now. Private Camping & Public Camping Available • proof of ticket includes invitation to camp on local primitive land (limited to 100 spots must register after buying ticket) • campsites are first come first serve • located 6 minutes walking from the Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel & nestled in the cottonwoods adjacent to Jacumba Lake • No hookups • Tent, car, and RV parking approved • Campsites are limited to 1 vehicle per campsite - parking lot adjacent for extra vehicles. • Any dogs must remain on leash at all times, and must be cleaned up. • No amplified music. • No fires or fireworks. • This private property is adjacent to the town of Jacumba Hot Springs, all campers must be respectful of their family homes and their neighbors. • Quiet hours start at 10 p.m. Bad Vibes Good Friends on Facebook / Instagram