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Two Performance Times: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Nathalia Palis, host and performer San Diego Symphony wind quintet: Lily Josefsberg, flute Andrea Overturf, oboe Max Opferkuch, clarinet John Degnan, French horn Leyla Zamora, bassoon Stephanie Leavell: “Say Hello (From Your Head to Your Toes)” Denes Agay: Polka from Five Easy Dances arr. Clark Cothern: “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” Ravel (arr. Frank Morelli): "Little Tom Thumb" from Mother Goose Suite Mendelsson (arr. Jack Marquardt): Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mozart (arr. Eberhard Ramm): Variations on “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” Ferenc Farkas: "Ugrós (Leaping Dance)" from Early Hungarian Dances Stephanie Leavell: “We Have to Say Goodbye” Take a musical journey into the whimsical world of Mother Goose with the lively sounds of a woodwind quintet! Featuring the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn, this enchanting performance introduces young listeners to a colorful palette of melodies and playful characters. With music that twirls, soars and sparkles, kids will love discovering how each instrument tells its part of the story. Perfect for curious minds and little explorers! Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/mother-goose-winds-sk/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a live model drawing session. Come engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Exercise and develop your drawing skills through observation of a live, clothed model while exploring your creativity. Drawing materials will be provided or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 9:50 a.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. Visit: https://sdma.ticketapp.org/portal/product/152/events The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an unforgettable night out at Downtown San Diego's JULEP Venue. Our biggest fundraiser of the year features award-winning musicians, original compositions, Voices’ internationally acclaimed performance ensemble, a gourmet three-course meal, and a few surprises. "And Still We Sing" is Voices of Our City’s biggest concert and largest fundraising event of the year and there will be opportunities to donate throughout the evening. October 25, 5:30 p.m. \\ JULEP venue | 1735 Hancock St. San Diego 92101 Every ticket purchased amplifies the voices of Choir members who’ve risen through struggle to find joy in community. Your support helps people—individuals with families, stories, and songs—step into hope. EVENT FEATURES: • pre-concert cocktail hour featuring a live DJ spinning vinyl records. • mingling with performers before the show • auction • three course dinner curated by award-winning Chef DuVal Warner with San Diego’s own Bad Boyz of Culinary, and Chef Amanda Palomino—two-time Hell’s Kitchen standout and recent CHOPPED champion. • Voices of our City concert and creative showcase Voices of Our City is a San-Diego based nonprofit that offers holistic human services, music and arts programming, and long-term community for our unhoused neighbors. We create opportunities for our members to not only find stable housing but to thrive, rediscover their voice, and contribute joyfully to San Diego. Thank you for supporting life-saving resources, creative programming, and long-term community for San Diegans healing after homelessness. Visit: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/live/benefit-concert Voices of Our City Choir on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Museum of Art continues its Guest Lecture Series with a presentation by Raymundo Silva Madrid, curator of the Museum’s current exhibition, "Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism." Join us as Silva shares his curatorial perspective on this visionary Mexican artist, known for his deeply symbolic and introspective paintings that blend surrealism with philosophical reflection. This exhibition marks the first solo exhibition of Castañeda’s work in a U.S. museum, and the lecture will offer exclusive insights into the development of the exhibition and a deeper understanding of Castañeda’s artistic language and legacy. Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition led by our docent team. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Learn how to plan for successful, lower-stress family discussions about difficult topics like changes in memory, driving, and living alone. FREE & open to the community! For more information or to preregister visit alzsd.org/classes or call (858) 492-4400. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the launch of an exciting new tradition at the WorldBeat Cultural Center! The Community Market is your monthly destination for culture, creativity, and connection—happening every second Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in beautiful Balboa Park. Enjoy: - Delicious local food - Unique vendors and artisans - Uplifting music and community vibes Hosted by @communitymarket_worldbeat, this vibrant gathering is more than just a market—it’s a celebration of community spirit and cultural expression. Come shop, eat, dance, and support local talent in a space dedicated to unity and creativity.

¡Hola! Join us on October 3, for "¡HOLA OLA!" Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Celebrate our vibrant border town spirit and la vida fronteriza with a night of limitless creative expression. Sign-ups begin 6–6:30 p.m., with the show kicking off at 7 p.m. and running until about 9–9:30 p.m. Each performer enjoys a four-minute spotlight to share their poetry, music, comedy, literature, or any creative art form in our warm, inclusive space that honors both English and Spanish. Our fabulous host, Lucia (@luzzyluce), will keep the energy high and the vibes vibrant, as our stage welcomes every unique voice. Bring your talent, quirks, and bilingual brilliance. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! This free event welcomes everyone in our vibrant, inclusive border town space—celebrating la vida fronteriza in a seamless blend of English and Spanish. _________________________ ¡Hola! Acompañanos el 3 de octubre de 2025 para "¡HOLA OLA!" Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase en el Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Las inscripciones son de 6 a 6:30 p.m. y el show comienza a las 7 p.m. Cada acto tiene un centro de atención de quatro minutos para compartir su poesía, música, comedia, o cualquier expresión creativa. Nuestra moderadora, Lucía (@luzzyluce), guiará la diversión. Este evento gratuito da la bienvenida a todo el mundo en nuestro vibrante e inclusivo espacio de nuestra ciudad fronteriza, celebrando la vida fronteriza en una mezcla perfecta de inglés y español. Trae tu talento, tus peculiaridades y tu brillantez bilingüe a nuestro escenario. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram

Seeds of Herbalism is for anyone wanting to build a strong foundation of learning in herbalism. My approach is broad, holistic and based in the ancient traditions of western herbalism. Together we will explore 12+ herbs, how to study herbs, herbal energetics and actions, sustainable practices for working with herbs, and the tools to develop your own connections and relationships with the plants you are drawn to. Details: Fall Cohort begins Saturday, September 20 Dates: Saturday’s - Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 6 Classes Location: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden Cost: $259 Limited space. Classes frequently fill up. Everyday Plant Magic on Instagram

It started in the 1960s, when two couples told a harrowing story about being chased by a large flying creature on a rural road. It grew from there — and now 20,000 people come to celebrate Mothman.