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While prices and the economy were top issues during the campaign, President Trump is making clear that other issues — most notably immigration — are his main focus at the start of his second term.

Festival of Trees San Diego is the annual holiday kick-off event for the LGBTQ+ and allied communities in Hillcrest! The event features expertly decorated and donated holiday trees for auction, delivered to winners' homes the following day; a robust silent auction, VIP experience, and more! The 4th annual Festival of Trees benefits the North County LGBTQ+ Resource Center; specifically their HIV/AIDS resources and LGBTQ+ mental health/youth engagement and suicide prevention programs. Festival of Trees San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Scott Simon remembers English singer and actor Marianne Faithfull, who died this week at the age of 78.

This inspiring, free meditation class is led by Prachar Stegemann, a gifted Australian who wears many hats and who is facilitating Beyond Happiness on a 90-city tour. He’ll offer two sessions in San Diego; feel free to attend one or both. In this innovative 60-minute session, you’ll explore techniques for attaining—and maintaining—a deep sense of well-being: Recognize what aspects of your life offer you true happiness. Learn how to “go within” to experience your own higher consciousness. Tap the power of gratitude to renew your optimism and clarity. Most importantly, you’ll experience an hour of active inspiration and the positive power of group meditation! By practicing the meditation exercises and other activities in the session, you’ll increase your self-knowledge, equanimity and joy. Plus you'll have some fun!

Guitar virtuosos Vadim Koplakov and Nicolas Adams come together to form R.O.M.A., a mesmerizing fusion of dynamic Gypsy music. The pair are bringing their unforgettable sound to UC San Diego’s Park & Market’s Intersection Concert Series on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Hailing from a renowned music dynasty, Vadim Kolpakov’s masterful compositions infuse traditional Gypsy music with elements of jazz, pop, and flamenco. Nicolas Adams, also known as “El Rom,” showcases his mastery of stringed instruments through his unique blend of traditional classic techniques with contemporary flourishes. Together, Nicolas and Vadim epitomize the joyous yet sophisticated spirit of Gypsy music. Their performance at Park & Market will feature original compositions inspired by Eastern Europe and covers of famous songs. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at parkandmarket.ucsd.edu. UC San Diego Park & Market on Facebook / Instagram

The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 6 to October 25. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On October 18 we welcome Kimmi Bitter who is taking the country music scene by storm and won the Song of the Year at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards. “The future of classic country is Kimmi Bitter,” as Saving Country Music boldly states. Driven by a hyper-obsession for the 1960s, Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang create a captivating soundscape that blends golden-era Countrypolitan with psychedelic twangs and a mod flair. Creating a buzz from her grassroots efforts and vigorous touring, her debut album "Old School" hit the ground running in 2024 landing on the Top 25 Americana Album Radio Chart and has garnered three separate song nominations to date. Tracks like the tear-jerking ballad "My Grass is Blue" have grown comparisons of time when Patsy Cline and The Jordanaires overtook radiowaves. Saving Country Music called it "solid country gold," nominating it for Single of the Year alongside the likes of Charley Crockett and Sierra Ferrell. Though driving her career independently, she is no stranger to building her accolades. “Aquamarine” took home Song of the Year at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards alongside fellow nominees Jason Mraz, P.O.D., Slightly Stoopid, and Thee Sacred Souls. Additionally, her breakout album skyrocketed to #1 on the Alt. Country Specialty Charts for four consecutive weeks. She's a San Diego Music Award winner for Best Country/Americana Artist, with "My Grass is Blue" snagging another Song of the Year nod in 2023. Regarding her live performance, she was notably coined one of the "biggest musical takeaways" at Nashville's most recent Americanafest. Kimmi Bitter on Facebook / Instagram Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Gather your squad and their pups for a night of fierce competition at Wags and Witches: Team Trivia and Costume Spooktacular! Dress your team and your dogs in matching themed costumes and prepare to take on spooky trivia questions. Whether you’re dressed as a pack of superheroes, a haunted circus crew, or a classic monster mash, creativity is key! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, trivia champs, and most creative team theme. Let the games (and treats) begin! Please RSVP! Spots are limited! Parking is available at 3829 29th Street and is $1 per hour. If you bring your parking ticket, we'll reimburse you a $1 with any purchase! Pure Pawsh on Facebook / Instagram

Our SPOTLIGHT ON Narrative Expressions through Movement class is a dynamic dance workshop designed for adults of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds who are interested in exploring the creative intersection of movement and theater. Whether experienced in dance or new to the art form, participants are welcomed into a space where unique stories can be expressed through the universal language of movement. The workshop focuses on creative movement exercises and improvisational dance structures that emphasize storytelling. Participants will draw inspiration from their personal stories, backgrounds, and life experiences, exploring how movement can convey emotion, narrative, and character. This journey turns every step, gesture, and movement into part of a larger narrative. No prior dance experience is required—only an open mind and a willingness to explore the expressive power of movement. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Oct. 12, 2024, for the 6th Annual Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at La Vie Dance Studios in San Diego! This vibrant evening of social salsa & bachata dancing is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for our Dance Wellness program, supporting breast cancer patients. The event will feature exciting performances, a silent auction, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the community while enjoying a fun night of dancing. Your participation, whether through dancing, donating, or simply being there, helps make a positive impact. Let’s come together for a great cause and celebrate with love and support! La Vie Dance Studios on Facebook / Instagram

Tanya Aguiñiga was born in 1978 in San Diego, California, and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. An artist and craftsperson, Aguiñiga works with traditional craft materials like natural fibers and collaborates with other artists and activists to create sculptures, installations, performances, and community-based art projects. Drawing on her upbringing as a binational citizen, who crossed the border daily from Tijuana to San Diego for school, Aguiñiga’s work speaks of the artist’s experience of her divided identity and aspires to tell the larger and often invisible stories of the transnational community. She founded AMBOS (Art Made Between Opposite Sides), an ongoing series of projects that provides a platform for binational artists. She was recently awarded the Latinx Art Forum: Latinx Artist Fellowship (2022), Heinz Award (2021), and an Americans for the Arts Johnson Fellowship for Artists Transforming Communities (2018). Her work is in the collection of the Hammer Museum, LACMA, Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt and Renwick Museums, and the Museum of Art and Design among others. Tanya Aguiñiga on Facebook / Instagram