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Our elaborate and beautiful public altar will be open for all to visit. We invite you to bring pictures of loved ones who have passed away to leave at the altar in memory and celebration of their life.

Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park, celebrates Halloween with a special Spooktacular concert featuring Phantom of the Opera and Haunted Organ Tour. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., The Haunted Pavilion opens to the public for a kid-friendly insider tour “Meet the Great Composers Decomposing,” joined by zombies from Thriller San Diego (first-come, first-served). At 6:30 p.m., the concert begins with Spooktacular organ solos, led by Spreckels Organ Artistic Director Raul Prieto Ramírez, who is also San Diego’s Civic Organist; followed by a “Phantom of the Opera” concert with Soprano Caroline Nelms and Tenor Bernardo Bermudez. The program – free and open to the public – includes state-of-the-art spooky projections on the Pavilion by SonderEyes to provide a unique Halloween visual experience that goes with the music. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.SpreckelsOrgan.org. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-spreckels-organ-pavilion-in-balboa-park-tickets-1054229832809 Spreckels Organ Society on Instagram and Facebook

Join us on November 1st, for our Dia de los Muertos Celebration. You will find altars, mariachi, theatre performances, outdoor concert, free food, games for all the family, and of course… hot chocolate and delicioso pan de muerto. Free admission. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit: Dia de los Muertos at Casa Familiar Casa Familiar on Instagram and Facebook

Experience nostalgic Disney magic at "Be Our Guest": A touring DJ dance party for adults featuring 90s/2000s classics like Lion King and Hannah Montana. This nationwide tour features DJs spinning the hits you grew up with from Disney soundtracks and Disney channel original movies. Guests can expect themed cocktails, audiences members in costume, and even a chance to come on stage to lipsync your favorite song. Relive your childhood memories and dance the night away with throwback hits from the Disney Channel era. Don't miss this unique party for Disney-loving adults who grew up with the iconic soundtracks. Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/be-our-guest-the-disney-music-box-tickets/13647104?pl=musicboxsd&utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral

Come meet new people, network, and start your Saturday morning outside with your hands in the soil! Bring your friends and family, or come solo! Join San Diego Canyonlands in maintaining two restoration sites to improve the landscape and conditions for wildlife. Home to milkweed and other native plants, this Manzanita Canyon is a popular trail that is used often. San Diego Canyonlands wants to make sure the trails are clear and that the native plants are safe from potential fire. Your work will also assure that the plants present in the canyon will continue to thrive and be resilient in the face of the ever-present danger of climate change. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants and providing trail maintenance. "Habitat Restoration in Manzanita Canyon" is hosted in partnership with #CAClimateActionCorps Volunteers will be removing invasive plants and providing trail maintenance. Visit: https://www.handsonsandiego.org/opportunity/a0CQQ000020RKib2AG/eco-habitat-restoration-in-manzanita-canyon San Diego Canyonlands on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a special evening featuring cocktails and important conversations about our changing climate! Author Gary Nabhan is a world-renowned ethnobotanist, desert ecologist, and literary naturalist who has written extensively about foods from the Middle East to the Southwest. A winner of the 2024 James Beard Media Award for his book Agave Spirits, Gary will share insights into how crops from the hottest and driest places on Earth have shaped the culinary dishes, recipes, and flavors of traditional desert cultures. Get a taste of some of these bold and flavorful ingredients with appetizers and cocktail tastings, including drink recipes featured in Gary’s newest book, Chile, Clove, and Cardamom: A Gastronomic Journey Into the Fragrances and Flavors of Desert Cuisines. Pricing includes two drink tickets to taste signature cocktails highlighted during the tasting, along with appetizers. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. The night will also include a conversation featuring Gary alongside San Diego Botanic Garden’s President & CEO Ari Novy and Director of Science & Conservation Colin Khoury to discuss how we can learn from desert plants to adapt to climate change, and how botanical gardens can act as hubs for novel ways to integrate plants into climate resilience efforts by communities. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Garden's science, conservation, and education program. Visit: https://tickets.sdbg.org/1283/1453?_ga=2.3936245.458773348.1729534342-648731925.1727201814&_gac=1.16575172.1729534346.Cj0KCQjw99e4BhDiARIsAISE7P_NCdeSNblGg_17Jt1t08d1yPFFvHMT72hfctGib7ZRlRfVhw1Pr8YaAjxGEALw_wcB San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook

Featuring a panel of three successful women entrepreneurs, this event will take place on Friday, November 15th at Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N San Diego CA 92108 The doors open at 8 a.m., programs start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. Fees: $30 for attendees “This event offers a unique chance for women entrepreneurs to learn from successful leaders," said Lydie Laperal-Rocha, moderator and SCORE Mentor. "Our panelists will share proven strategies for overcoming the specific challenges women face in building business networks. We aim to equip attendees with the tools and confidence to boost their sales and income.” Visit: https://www.score.org/sandiego/event/womens-networking-breakfast-networking-effectively-impact SCORE Mentors San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego Food + Wine Festival invites you to join Chef Mario Cassineri, the acclaimed maestro of Michelin-awarded Ciccia Osteria, for an immersive pasta-making class that promises to elevate your culinary skills to new heights! Step into the world of Italian cuisine as Chef Mario guides you through the art of crafting homemade pasta from scratch. Discover the secrets behind making perfect pasta dough, mastering techniques for shaping various types such as fettuccine, ravioli, or tortellini. Learn Chef Mario’s secrets for selecting the best ingredients and balancing flavors to create mouthwatering sauces that enhance your handmade pasta. Whether you’re a beginner or a pasta enthusiast, this culinary experience promises to elevate your skills and bring authentic Italian flavors into your kitchen. This hands-on pasta-making class taught by an incredible chef with a Michelin nod will dive into the art of kneading, rolling, and shaping dough into various pasta shapes. Enjoy a cozy ambiance and immerse yourself in Italian culinary traditions. The class wraps with a sampling of the freshly made cuisine! Visit: San Diego Food + Wine Festival presents Love Thy Neighbor(hood): Bib Gourmand Pasta Making Class at Ciccia Osterria SD Food and Wine Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate the vibrant rhythms of Banda El Recodo at Frontwave Arena on November 3rd. Banda El Recodo, known as "La Madre de Todas las Bandas," has been captivating audiences since 1938, blending traditional Mexican sounds with contemporary styles, including jazz and salsa. Expect a performance filled with timeless classics and vibrant energy that showcases their rich musical legacy! Expect an energetic show full of fun! Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/700630/una-noche-de-exitos-con-banda-el-recodo-conjunto-primavera-y-banda-los-tickets

Just in time for Halloween, the Monsters of Hiphop are taking over Frontwave Arena on Saturday, October 26th! Jam’n 95.7 Presents Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Bay Area legend, Too Short! MC Magic, Baby Bash, and your favorite 619 natives, Jayo Felony and Lil Rob, will also be tearing up the stage! Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/651328/jamn-957-presents-monsters-of-hiphop-tickets?skin=frontwavearena