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A new pop-up art exhibit features tables that were transformed from torn-down sections of the Tijuana-San Diego border fence. Then, we preview a new immersive sound installation. And finally, your weekend preview.

Her epic ride — carrying her injured dad on her $20 hot pink bicycle — made headlines. Promises were made — financial help, training for a cycling career, even a movie deal. Were any of them kept?

Learning about money is becoming a growing part of the high school curriculum.

Celebrate the final night of "The Grand Performance" at our closing reception on Saturday, October 17, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This closing event is the public's last opportunity to view new works by Josie Marlyn Gomez that deeply reflect on ego death, rebirth, and the weight of grief. Through recurring patterns and cinematic references, Gomez builds a rupture in her generational lineage, exploring the friction between vulnerability and a shield through the motif of masquerade. The exhibition prominently features a hand-crafted mask carved by Álvaro Octavio Muñoz Scott from Jalpa, Zacatecas, the hometown of the artist’s family. A major highlight of the evening will be an exclusive Artist Talk at 6 p.m., giving attendees a chance to hear firsthand insights from Gomez about unmasking, honoring past identities, and confronting the self, followed by a Q&A. Don't miss this final celebration to meet the artist, browse the remaining works for acquisition, and enjoy an evening of art and community. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served. The materials for "The Grand Performance" were proudly funded through mutual aid support from Campana Studios. Personal Record Gallery on Instagram

Mexico in a Bottle, San Diego's best celebration of mezcal, tequila, Mexican craft spirits, food, art, music and more returns! Mezcal. Cultura. Herencia. Join us Sunday, October 4 at Bread & Salt Gallery for an afternoon devoted to the great spirits of Mexico. Sip your way through agave spirits while hearing the stories behind them — the producers, the process, the land. You'll also find Mexican whiskey, rum, gin, liqueurs, and more waiting to be discovered. Local restaurants bring the flavor to match, serving up bites paired with cocktails, while art and live music fill the room around you. Because this isn't just about what's in the glass. Every bottle holds a piece of Mexican culture — a living link to history, tradition, food, art, and music. Life and death, distilled. That's what we're here to honor at Mexico in a Bottle. Mezcalistas: Website / Facebook / Instagram

In the exhibition "A-dress: Power and Belief," artist Irma Sofia Poeter considers the dress as a sculptural language, a second skin where personal and collective narratives meet. Repurposing industrial textiles, recycled, and artisanal fabrics, Poeter creates dresses, capes and soft sculptures that trace how meaning is stitched into what we wear, and how the act of wearing becomes a form of expression. Here, the dress operates as both object and argument. It asks how identity is armored or softened, how beliefs are worn and sometimes unraveled. This creative approach to the garment reflects several decades of exploration by Poeter. We invite you to join us for the reception on Wednesday, October 7, 4 - 7 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. There will also be a conversation with the artist on Wednesday, October 21 at 6 p.m. October 7 also marks the premiere of "Insights into Art with Alessandra Moctezuma," a KPBS Explore digital arts series produced by San Diego Mesa College’s gallery director. Poeter is featured in the first episode, available on KPBS+ and the KPBS Explore YouTube page. Exhibit on view October 5 - 29, 2026. San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to bundle dye with botanicals! Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beginners welcome! Learn the art of botanical dyeing in this 3-hour immersive, aesthetically beautiful workshop. Learn and work with individual plants, flowers and natural materials to create one-of-a-kind colors and patterns on silk pieces. Learn about local plants that create beautiful colors and tap into the magic of the plants. Each student will dye two silk textiles to take home with them. No experience necessary. Ages 14+yrs, and 6+yrs with an adult. All materials are included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Book Catapult proudly welcomes our pal Jim Ruland for the release of his new novel, "Mightier Than the Sword" on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m. Jim will be joined by a cavalcade of authors: Grace Krilanovich (author of "Orange Eats Creeps" and the brand new "Acid Green Velvet"), Adrian Van Young (author of the novel "Rough Beast"), Tammy Greenwood (author of the novel "Everything Has Happened"), and Molly McCloy (author of the new memoir "Nine Grudges: The Spiteful Origins of the Happiest Dyke on Earth.") What do a gambler, a poet, a punk, and a writer of westerns have in common? Four college professors embark on a crime spree in Northern Arizona in 1993. They start by robbing an off-campus bookstore, but when things don't go as planned, the book bandits are drawn into a bigger, bolder caper involving corrupt university officials, drug-dealing frat boys, Navajo ex-cons, and a mysterious golden pen. Steeped in the lore of the West, "Mightier Than the Sword" is a twisty, pulp take on the dirtiest job of them all: working as a part-time professor in a college town. San Diego's Jim Ruland is the author of the novel "Make It Stop, Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records," co-author of "Do What You Want with Bad Religion," and "My Damage with Keith Morris," the founding vocalist of Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and OFF! Ruland has been writing for punk zines such as "Flipside" and "Razorcake" for more than twenty-five years and his work has received awards from Reader’s Digest and the National Endowment for the Arts. Visit: https://thebookcatapult.com/event/2026-11-06/jim-ruland-2026 Jim Ruland on Instagram

Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour Get ready for an explosive night of chart-topping hits and world-class spectacle as global hip-hop icon Doja Cat brings Tour Ma Vie World Tour to Viejas Arena! Joined by superstar guest Latto, this high-energy arena show promises an unforgettable evening of massive production and unmatched live music. Event Details Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Show Starts: 7:30 PM Location: Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA Tickets: On Sale Now! Essential Venue Information Cashless Policy: Viejas Arena operates as a completely cashless venue. No-fee cash-to-card kiosks are conveniently located behind the Ticket Office at the Main Gate and at Gate 3. Clear Bag Policy: Strict security policies are enforced. Approved bags include clear plastic or vinyl bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" or small non-clear clutches and wallets up to 4.5" x 6.5". Backpacks are strictly prohibited, and all personal items are subject to search upon entry. Traffic & Arrival Advisory: Due to ongoing campus construction near Canyon Crest Drive, guests should anticipate delays when exiting the venue area. Securing prepaid parking in advance or utilizing the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is strongly advised for seamless travel.

This weekend in the arts: Denja Harris at Visions Museum, The Rosin Box Project's Ghost Light Masquerade, "Haunted House V" at Bread & Salt, "Into the Woods" at Coronado Playhouse, Queen Califia's Magical Circle, Ada Limón, Small Press Night, Anya Marina and more.