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Enter the curious world of Mechanics Alive! and be delighted with this fun-filled, interactive experience that combines science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). In this exhibition, you can explore small, surreal worlds through fantastical and amusing mechanical sculptures known as automata. These whimsical machines are brought to life by intricate arrangements of handmade cams, gears, cranks and other mechanical elements from basic engineering principles. The exposed inner workings of these creations reveal how each piece comes to life. Date | Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location | The Fleet Science Center Free admission for all attendees. Social media Fleet Science Center on Facebook Fleet Science Center on Twitter For more information, please visit www.fleetscience.org/exhibitions/mechanics-alive or call (619) 238-1233.

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Maraya Performing Arts in collaboration with KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy present Disney's "Descendants The Musical" on the school's campus in a site-specific immersive experience.

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The La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest is a month-long chamber music series, under the direction of Inon Barnatan. The theme this year explores the influences of each composer.