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Join improviser and freestyle rapper Maria Sweeney for a 2.5 hour workshop that dives into the world of freestyle hip-hop improv at OTC's Studio 219 (219 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from Maria, who performs with the San Diego-based freestyle hip-hop improv group, Optimus Rhyme, and LA-based group, Chrome XX. The workshop fee is $35, and registration is limited. Contact Chris Shurland at cshurland@oceansidetheatre.org to register.

Dine Out. Give Back. Fuel Creativity. Support students and the arts with one simple (and delicious) choice, dine at Upper East on August 3, and 15% of your bill will benefit the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation and its Artful Start: Back-to-School event. So relax, dinner is made for you and your meal helps provide local K–12 students in need with the resources, inspiration, and support they deserve to start the school year strong. Why It Matters Your support helps fund Artful Start, a free back-to-school celebration designed to uplift and empower local students through creativity and community. Hosted by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation as part of our Arts for All programming, this event provides: - Art-filled backpacks with high-quality supplies, art books, and planners - Complimentary haircuts so students head back feeling fresh and confident - Hands-on art projects and a free annual museum pass for every student - Access to local resources through a family-focused community fair How You Can Help It’s easy: Dine at Upper East anytime on Sunday, August 3, and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to the Foundation. Don’t forget to mention you are there for the fundraiser. Show up hungry and ready to support a great cause. Spread the Word Can’t make it? Share the event with friends, post on social, or make a direct donation to help us reach even more students this school year. California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the first of three Healing Wave Wellness Series! Healing Wave Aquatics is hosting an in-person mindfulness and breathing workshop titled "Breathwork by The Bay: Building Your Window of Tolerance," led by our Behavioral Health Specialist, Kim Zimmer. This focused 45-minute presentation will introduce participants to nervous system regulation concepts and provide practical breathing techniques for immediate stress relief and emotional balance. Join us at Mission Bay Park with your yoga mat or blanket to sit on. A suggested donation of $15 is appreciated! Healing Wave Aquatics on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your calendars, cultural enthusiasts! On August 16, 2025, the House of Chamorros invites you to join us at Balboa Park for the Håfa Adai Festival, a vibrant celebration of Chamorro heritage and traditions. Hosted annually, the Håfa Adai Festival brings people together to honor and preserve the rich culture of the Chamorro community. This year’s event promises an unforgettable day filled with traditional dance performances, the soulful rhythms of live music, hands-on activities perfect for families and kids, and local vendors showcasing handmade crafts and goods. Savor the flavors of Guam with authentic Chamorro cuisine prepared by talented chefs and restaurants. Whether you’re part of the Chamorro community, a local family, or simply someone with a deep appreciation for culture and tradition, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Where: House of Chamorros, Balboa Park When: Saturday, August 16th, 2025 Come hungry, curious, and ready to celebrate! Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the date. Save the date and share the joy! We can’t wait to see you there. House of Chamorros on Facebook / Instagram

LIFE at MiraCosta is a lifelong learning group. LIFE meets every Friday on the Oceanside campus of MiraCosta College. Please join us for FREE, Interesting, Entertaining, and Engaging Talks! At 1 p.m. "The Bountiful Benefits of Bats" presented by Cindy Myers, Volunteer, SD Humane Society Bats are important to ecosystems worldwide, including here in southern California but most people know little about these tiny, winged wonders. Learn about our 22 native bat species and their habitats. At 2:30 p.m. "San Diego Scam Jam: Protect Yourself from Fraud" presented by Tiffany Zhang, MPH, Community Engagement and Outreach Manager, AARP Knowledge is Power in the fight against fraud! Join us and learn how to avoid scams before they happen with the AARP Fraud Watch Network! Learn about the top scams in San Diego, identifying red flags. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

A gunman opened fire in a New Hampshire country club on Saturday, killing one person and wounding several others, authorities said.

The House of Ireland and House of Scotland will be hosting an evening of stories and music from Ireland and Scotland on Friday, August 1 from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Hall of Nations in Balboa Park (in the cottage area). Tickets are $20 for general admission or $15 for members of the HPR cottages (cash at door). Light refreshments will also be available. Please RSVP to shanti.hofshi@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's 121st birthday with a fun day for kids full of stories, snacks, goodie bags, for National Read Across America Day. Join us for super fun bash featuring Dr. Seuss's whimsical art at Legends Gallery, prizes from Geppettos, and a special story time with Ms. Sonia from Warwicks. This is La Jolla Village Merchant's 4th annual scavenger hunt event and registration is free. Visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7Ts5uZhb2OTy-A9GnaUZpQeDCGH5z9U6-lOZP_JJHqFdbhg/viewform

Matsu invites guests to a rare evening celebrating the elegance of Japanese winemaking with a six-course pairing dinner by Chef William Eick. This one-night-only experience spotlights wines from Yamanashi Prefecture—Japan’s first official wine region and the birthplace of its winemaking tradition. Often overlooked in favor of Old World regions, Yamanashi is quietly crafting wines of remarkable depth, elegance and clarity. At the heart of this story is Koshu (甲州)—Japan’s only indigenous grape, cultivated for over a thousand years. With its delicate minerality, gentle restraint and natural harmony with food, Koshu reflects the same core values that define Matsu: balance, seasonality and a deep respect for craftsmanship. For one special evening, Matsu will pour five wines exclusively sourced from some of Yamanashi’s most storied producers—Kai Winery, Maruki Winery, Mitsuki Winery and Grace Winery. Matsu is honored to be the only restaurant in the country with a direct allocation from Grace, a quiet testament to the strength of its program and its dedication to thoughtful curation. From crystalline Koshu to a rare Japanese Bordeaux-style red, each pairing has been chosen to take guests on a journey through the region’s terroir and tradition. The evening concludes with a dessert course paired with Japanese whisky—a warm, elegant finish to a night dedicated to reverence, rarity and refined storytelling. Matsu on Facebook / Instagram

Soak in the gentle sea breeze as Sally’s Seaside Sounds brings acoustic performances to the marina. Your coastal escape starting, Wednesday July 16 - Sunday, August 31. Enjoy acoustic sets every week, all summer long! Wednesdays | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ease into the evening with mellow acoustic tunes during our Sunset Salute. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy half-off desserts and specialty tequila cocktails, courtesy of El Cristiano Tequila Sundays | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Breathe life into your weekend with a laid-back brunch set to live acoustic sounds. Perfect for lingering over your mimosa or savoring a new rum creation from Kuleana Rum. LINEUP: July Schedule July 16 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash July 20 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones July 23 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash July 27 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones July 30 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August Schedule August 3 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 6 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 10 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 13 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 17 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 20 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Emmy Jones August 24 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones August 27 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Emmy Jones August 31 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones Follow the Artists Kahlil Nash - @kahlilnash Emmy Jones Music - @emmyjonesmusic Visit: https://www.sallyssandiego.com/happenings/sallys-seaside-sounds Sally's Waterfront Dining on Facebook / Instagram