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From Book to Screen: “Hola Frida!” Animation Movie in French with English subtitles. Connect around light refreshments before the screening. 6:30 p.m.: Refreshments 7 p.m.: Movie (1h22) Movie in French with English subtitles. Rated all public. Recommended 7 and above. "Hola Frida" is a vibrant animated film directed by André Kadi and Karine Vézina, released in 2024. Adapted from the children’s book "Frida, c’est moi" by Sophie Faucher and Cara Carmina, it offers a poetic and touching look at the childhood of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, blending biography, imagination, and Mexican folklore. The film is a co-production between Canada and France, and premiered at the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico in October 2024, followed by a theatrical release in France on February 12, 2025, and in Quebec on April 4, 2025. Featuring the voices of Olivia Ruiz, Emma Rodriguez, Rebeca Gonzales, Léo Coté, Sophie Faucher, and Manuel Tadros, "Hola Frida" takes viewers of all ages—on a colorful and emotional journey, where imagination becomes both a refuge and a powerful force to overcome life’s challenges. This event is part of the French Literature and Arts Festival organized by the Alliance Française San Diego (AFSD). Learn more about the program on our website: https://www.afsandiego.org/flaf Alliance Française San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

FREE | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's Artist Alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Salute Independence Day with the spectacular annual military flyover and an all-American rooftop party featuring dance driven deep, soulful house and hip hop DJ sets by the world-renowned Flores Brothers and their “Gotsoul Sessions”, BBQ specials, and VIP cabana experiences. The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort on Facebook / Instagram

We’re part of San Diego Design Week 2025! This year’s theme, Design for Impact, is all about harnessing the power of design to create bold, purposeful solutions that strengthen communities, spark innovation, and deliver lasting change. Join us for the "ReVision: An Inclusive Studio & Artmaking Experience" pop-up exhibition and be part of the region’s premier design festival. ReVision is a shared studio space that supports and centers disabled artists, and is built on the belief that everyone and everything has purpose. We are opening our Hillcrest studio on Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to invite you to participate in pop-up artmaking experiences inspired by our resident artists, see their work, and learn about our collaborative community projects like the Waterfront Park “Inclusion Mural” and “First Fridays” workshop series. Explore your own authentic, bold voice by trying selected art-making methods of our resident artists in our "_____________ by Design" pop-up exhibition, and discover their unique journeys with experience stations mirroring our signature peer-to-peer learning style. Collect references for your personal design practice of bold color and expressive mark making, purposeful re-use of unconventional materials, and the tactile, somatic experience of creation. Customize repurposed and recycled community materials with your own slogans and style, with the option to make and take. Learn more and grab your pass at the link below. https://sddesignweek.org/programs/revision-an-inclusive-studio-artmaking-experience/ ReVision on Facebook / Instagram

Bring the entire family to MCASD for our family series, Play Day! Come explore MCASD’s new special exhibition Alex Katz: Theater and Dance and create small puppets of moving figures and their costumes inspired by Katz's cutouts and costume designs. Art Activity: Create paper characters and produce a theater production with your puppets! Additional Programming: At 11 a.m., join a kid friendly tour that explores our new special exhibition "Alex Katz: Theatre and Dance" From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music, a book nook, and free play on McGrath Terrace At 1:30 p.m., Stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Ms. Katia, Librarian on the Go *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. About Play Day Play Day is a monthly event at the Museum designed for families to explore art together. Activities include special tours, hands-on projects, and at-your-own-pace guides. Centered at the Conrad Prebys Learning Center and extending into the galleries and terraces, each Play Day offers new and engaging ways to experience the artworks on display. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

On Saturday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m., internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and peace advocate Sacha Boutros will debut "Paris After Dark" at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. The concert launches the new "Music Without Borders" series with an evening that celebrates 100 years of French and American music. Audiences will be transported from La Jolla to the heart of Paris through a repertoire spanning jazz, chanson, and international pop, from Cole Porter to Serge Gainsbourg. Boutros will be joined by Parisian trumpet legend Stéphane Belmondo and an ensemble of world-class musicians for this special CD release concert. “This concert is a love letter to Paris and to humanity,” says Boutros. “In a time when the world feels divided, music reminds us we share a common language, one that heals and unites.” Through her nonprofit, Sacha’s Supper Club, Boutros turns concerts like "Paris After Dark" into fundraisers that directly support music education in Barrio Logan, San Ysidro, and Tijuana. This mission reflects a family legacy of cultural service, inspired by her grandmother Lupe Cázares, founder of San Ysidro Health Centers. Continuing that tradition, Boutros also works on cross-border art projects such as "A Place Where Soles Meet," a unity mural at the San Ysidro border. Sacha Boutros on Facebook / Instagram

Hosted by: Lorraine Cote There are docks, trails, trees and water fowl at this lovely spot. Ample parking and restrooms available inside the nature center. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: oma-online.org/membership/ Visit: oma-online.org/events/plein-air-paint-out-with-oma-artist-alliance-buena-vista-lagoon-nature-center/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Abstract Painting Immerse yourself in loose and lively, gestural, and large expressive paintings to create a mood, dream, or emotion. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Artist Alliance members, along with their guests, are welcome to engage in a group art share and critique, aimed at fostering professional growth. Not yet part of the alliance? No worries, you can join either before the event or on-site! Visit: Artist Alliance Quarterly Critique Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Upcycle Your Own Item! Learn to Carve & Block Print! Choose from: Thursday, October 2, 6-8 p.m. or Thursday, November 6, 6-8 p.m. Have you ever wanted to print your own designs on shirts and bags?! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of relief printing! Students will learn to design and carve their own linoleum stamp and block print an image onto fabric. We invite you to upcycle fabric from your own wardrobe or home for this class, so grab a well-loved favorite item or something that could use a fun refresh and begin imagining some fun designs you might carve and print! Because this class focuses on upcycling, please bring your own fabric to block print on. This can be clothing, a tote bag or something else. You may bring more than one item and the instructor can help you choose which to print on in class. We recommend you avoid fabrics that are especially thin, like satins and silks. All other tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied for use. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram