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The California Legislative Jewish Caucus said the law will help respond to alarming harassment against Jewish students. But critics said it could inadvertently obstruct instruction on complex issues in the classroom.

San Diego’s biggest vegan night market. Presented by Viridian Productions and hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company on the 1st Friday of every month. Music | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats, including Pizza, BBQ, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Curries, and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. The San Diego Vegan Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. Stop by the A Way Home For Dogs booth to meet adoptable pups and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. PARKING: There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. Vegan Food Popup Events by Viridian Productions are free monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

From 60s rock n’ roll to 2000s anthems, get ready to test your music knowledge with Decades Music Trivia Night at Coomber Craft Wines! Complete with delicious wines and captivating prizes, this friendly competition will benefit children in need thanks to local nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. A suggested donation of $10 will go directly towards Fresh Start’s mission of transforming the lives of underserved youth through no-cost reconstructive surgeries and medical care, as well as providing care for survivors of human trafficking. You can be a part of this worthy cause by showing up and showing out with your best music knowledge! Prizes available to winning groups! To learn more about Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and their life-changing work, visit FreshStart.org. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram

Cuco is hitting the road for his "Ridin" tour, following the release of his album "Ridin" on May 9. The new project leans into his signature mix of dreamy synths, bilingual lyrics, and mellow vibes. Now, he's bringing that sound to life on stage, connecting with fans across different cities as he performs songs from the album and past favorites. Cuco on Facebook / Instagram

Year over year,  San Diego's Taste of the IRC brings the community together to learn about the life-changing impact of the IRC's resettlement, safety and wellness, and economic empowerment programs. This event celebrates and uplifts the rich tapestry of local refugee and immigrant stories, businesses, and experiences, adding to the vibrant culture of San Diego. You will hear from IRC community partners, leadership, and staff working throughout San Diego about our essential work that spearheads opportunities for refugee communities to thrive. Join us for our signature fundraising event, featuring 'tastes' from around the world, to raise critical funds to support IRC services for refugees, asylum-seekers, and immigrants. International Rescue Committee San Diego on Facebook

A night of live entertainment with Neo Soul Artist, Taquirah, her band, DJ Milu, and 3 poets and 3 comedians. Open dance floor and hosted by actor/director, Lavelle Lemonier.

Local artists and galleries in El Cajon are coming together to host the 14th Annual Alley Cat Art Walk. This free, family-friendly event promises fine art, live entertainment, boutique vendors, and more along Main Street and Rea Avenue. Hosted by the art galleries, studios, museums, and small businesses in the historic Downtown El Cajon district, the Art Walk is a yearly celebration of the city’s flourishing creative scene. Along with special gallery shows, attendees can explore interactive art displays, artisanal craft booths while enjoying live music, beer on tap, and other entertainment. With all venues within walking distance, it’s easy to shop, discover new artists, and take in the range of artistic styles and mediums. Arts Alley will have many exciting new exhibits on display for the event. A highlight will be Sophie’s Gallery’s latest show "Passageways: Sea Life," which explores ocean life and experiences living by the coast, with pieces made from donated, upcycled and reimagined materials. The show includes mosaic fish and seascapes, beaded sea creature sculptures, wooden buoy wind chimes, aquatic-inspired accessories, and more. More must-sees down Arts Alley include "Summer Triptych" at SC Fine Art & Framing, an immersive exhibit featuring three distinct artistic voices exploring nature, social connectivity, and speculative futures. The Olaf Wieghorst Museum will display "The Etchings of Olaf Wieghorst," 27 original etchings from 1937-1940, including one original etching plate. The museum is also sponsoring the Alley Cat Art Walk Passport, highlighting participating businesses and galleries. Once attendees visit each business and get their Passport stamped by all, they can return to the museum to enter a raffle to win a special Olaf Wieghorst print. Other special exhibits include Bronze Sculptures at White Sage Gallery, Animal Portraits & Paint Parties at Rich Artist Studio, "Resilient Spirits" by Charlene Mosley at East County Art Association, and Eiffel Tower Paintings by Sophie’s Artists at Rob's BrewPoint. With its murals, galleries, restaurants, and charm, Downtown El Cajon offers the perfect setting for this community art celebration. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday, October 25, 2025 2–7 p.m. Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery Helena Westra: "Lying Fallow" On view: August 9–October 25, 2025 Mark the final day of Helena Westra’s installation "Lying Fallow" with an afternoon of creative celebration at the Athenaeum Art Center. Drop in anytime between 2 and 7 p.m. for this free, all-ages gathering. Harvest the golden meadow grass from the installation and transform it into autumn treasures—wreaths, straw dolls, bundles, and other imaginative creations. Take home a piece of the artwork, enjoy time with friends and neighbors, and embrace the spirit of the season. Celebra el último día de la instalación "Lying Fallow" de Helena Westra con una tarde creativa en el Athenaeum Art Center. Llega en cualquier momento entre las 2 y las 7 p.m. a este encuentro gratuito y abierto a todas las edades. Cosecha el pasto dorado del prado de la instalación y transfórmalo en tesoros otoñales—coronas, muñecas de paja, atados y otras creaciones imaginativas. Llévate a casa una pieza de la obra, disfruta con amigos y vecinos, y abraza el espíritu de la temporada. "Lying Fallow" is a golden meadow brought indoors and an invitation to rest. In this installation of hand-gathered California grasses, artist Helena Westra creates a space shaped by slowness, reflection, and return. The title comes from the agricultural term “lying fallow,” used when a field is left unplanted for a season so the soil can restore its strength. For Westra, this idea becomes a metaphor for creative and personal renewal. Westra's installation draws from her own search for balance in a world that constantly demands effort and productivity. Elevated here instead is her deep reverence for the land, a connection between the cycles of her own body and the seasons, and the quiet, in-between moments we often overlook. This exhibition straddles late summer into fall, inviting visitors into a space that feels both grounded and dreamlike, where time slows down and the border between the external world and the inner self begins to blur. This is a show about pausing. About listening. About what can only grow after a period of stillness. "Lying Fallow" offers a soft-landing place for memory, for imagination, and for whatever may come next. "Lying Fallow" es una pradera dorada llevada al interior y una invitación al descanso. En esta instalación de hierbas de California recogidas a mano, la artista Helena Westra crea un espacio moldeado por la lentitud, la reflexión y el retorno. El título procede del término agrícola "lying fallow”, utilizado cuando se deja un campo sin plantar durante una temporada para que el suelo recupere su fuerza. Para Westra, esta idea se convierte en una metáfora de la renovación creativa y personal. La instalación de Westra se inspira en su propia búsqueda de equilibrio en un mundo que exige constantemente esfuerzo y productividad. En cambio, aquí se eleva su profunda reverencia por la tierra, una conexión entre los ciclos de su propio cuerpo y las estaciones, y los momentos entre cosas que muchas veces no notamos. Esta exposición, a medio camino entre el final del verano y el otoño, invita a los visitantes a un espacio que se siente a la vez conectado a la tierra y onírico, donde el tiempo se ralentiza y la frontera entre el mundo exterior y el interior empieza a difuminarse. Es una exposición sobre la pausa. Sobre escuchar. Sobre lo que sólo puede crecer tras un periodo de quietud. "Lying "Fallow ofrece un lugar de aterrizaje suave para la memoria, para la imaginación y para lo que pueda venir después. The exhibition can be viewed in the Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113) during open gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Barrio Art Crawl, and by appointment. Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram

Friends of Malcolm X Library Presents: Annual Gift Day 2025 Fundraiser Join us for a day of celebration, culture, and community as we honor Malcolm X’s 100th Birth Year at the Annual Gift Day Fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Malcolm X Library. Family Fun Day (12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Free Admission) Enjoy an afternoon filled with: • Live Music & Dance Performances • Youth Activities • Food, Merchandise & Information Vendors • Spoken Word • Opportunity Drawing & More! Featuring performances by: Brandon Flowers • HUELOVE • D’Style by DDW • Buffalo Soldiers • Errrverybodi Line Dancers • DJ Charles Egypt • Junkyard Dance Crew & more! Evening Soirée (5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Ticket Required) An elegant evening including: • Art Exhibition • Singing by Toot • Fashion Art Walk • Silent Auction • Hors d’oeuvres Tickets: • $30 in advance • $40 at the door Don’t miss this vibrant community celebration filled with art, culture, and entertainment! https://friendsofthemalcolmxlibrary.org/events/ Friends of Malcolm X Library on Facebook

All attendees will receive FREE Garden entry! Want to turn your organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden? Wondering how to get started? In this 2-hour workshop, our composting experts will guide you through an introduction to the bokashi method (the word "bokashi" is a Japanese term meaning fermented organic matter) as well as the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know about incorporating bokashi into your backyard compost pile. In this workshop, we will cover: What is bokashi and how does it work? The benefits of using the bokashi method What is composting, and why is it so important? How to get started on your own backyard compost bin How to incorporate bokashi into your compost bin and your garden Composting benefits for your garden and living a greener life include: Knowing where your food scraps are going and keeping them out of the landfill Knowing exactly what went into your compost Using compost in your garden to increase soil water retention, and as a result, saving money Increasing soil microbiome & overall soil health for happy plants Pricing: Members $40, non-members $45 (class fee includes daytime Garden admission) All ticket sales are final a week prior to the workshop. Workshop proceeds and checkout donations benefit both San Diego Botanic Garden and Solana Center. Questions about the workshop? Please get in touch with education@solanacenter.org Visit: Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook