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Pacific Soul Jazz Festival inaugural Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater, brings two full days of live music, culture, and community celebration to the San Diego coastline. Doors open daily at 12 p.m. and programming runs through 8 p.m. This year's lineup is headlined by Grammy winning pianist and producer Robert Glasper on Saturday, and celebrated R&B Grammy winning vocalist Kenny Lattimore on Sunday. Each day features a full roster of supporting artists spanning jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B. Saturday, September 5 Robert Glasper, Karen Briggs, Darryl Williams featuring Chase Huna, The Lyrical Groove, and Larry Reed. Sunday, September 6 Kenny Lattimore, Mindi Abair, Kofi B, B.I.G., and Britt Spaulding. Pacific Soul Jazz Festival was built to bring world-class artists to San Diego while creating a platform that celebrates our community's culture and creativity. This lineup reflects that mission - pairing legendary voices in jazz and soul with incredible regional talent, all on one stage. The festival is presented by Mandate Project Impact in partnership with the Urban League of San Diego County, with a continued focus on community investment, arts programming, and local economic opportunity. Attendees can expect a full festival experience, including a vendor village featuring San Diego businesses and family-friendly programming throughout the weekend. Single-day and weekend passes for Pacific Soul Jazz Festival are available starting Friday July 17, 2026, at www.pacificsouljazzfestival.com. Event Details: What: Pacific Soul Jazz Festival When: Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 Tickets: www.pacificsouljazzfestival.com About Pacific Soul Jazz Festival: Pacific Soul Jazz Festival is a two-day, open-air music celebration held annually over Labor Day Weekend at the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater. The festival brings together Grammy-nominated headliners and rising West Coast artists across jazz, soul, and R&B, uniting music, culture, and community on the San Diego coast. Pacific Soul Jazz Festival is presented by Mandate Project Impact and the Urban League of San Diego County.

Enjoy refreshments and experience a fast-paced and in-depth artwork critique of up to 10 juried artworks! Jurors Danielle Deery, Independant Curator; Patric Stillman, The Studio Door, Hillcrest; and Chris Padilla, The Athenaeum will select the works from submissions and will also run the in-person session. Art lovers and artists curious about the process of a professional critique are encouraged to attend the session for free as observers. The critique will be followed by a moderated audience Q&A session. Audience members will learn just as much from the feedback given by the professional jurors as those who were selected for the critique. Featuring artwork by: To be announced April 3! Note: Registering for this event is not the same as submitting your artwork for consideration to be critiqued. Submissions to be one of the featured artists are closed. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us offsite at MOPA @ SDMA to view the film "Black is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story." Directed by Yemi Bamiro | USA | Documentary | 98 min Everyone knows the phrase “Black is Beautiful,” but few know of the man who helped popularize it. Little known Harlem based photographer - freedom fighter and activist - Kwame Brathwaite took 500,000 photos across his 60-year career, always devoted to celebrating the joy and beauty of African American life. This feature documentary tells the story of Kwame and the “Black is Beautiful” movement. 7 p.m.: Film screening of "Black is Beautiful" (99 min) 8:40 p.m.: Conversation (20 min) with Kwame Brathwaite Jr., moderated by Amy Crum, Associate Curator of MCASD The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2 not far behind.

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work. MAY TOPIC: HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR STORY In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll: - Explore your core values and creative motivations - Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why” - Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Visit: oma-online.org/artist-alliance/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work. April Topic: Writing an Artwork Statement In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll: - Explore your core values and creative motivations - Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why” - Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Visit: oma-online.org/artist-alliance/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

DEAD MOUNTAINEER’S HOTEL (“HUKKUNUD ALPINISTI” HOTEL) – 1979, Tallinnfilm, 84 min. "I was on call to drive to a mountain hotel. The hotel's name was The Dead Mountaineer," says police inspector Peter Glebsky (Uldis Pūcītis) at the beginning of Estonian director Grigori Kromanov’s dazzling, paranoid mixture of locked-room mystery, 1970s Euro giallo, classic noir whodunit, and (unbelievably) alien sci-fi ala THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH. Based on a novel by famed Soviet authors Arkady and Boris Strugatsky (STALKER, HARD TO BE A GOD), the hall-of-mirrors plot follows Glebsky as he’s trapped by avalanche in the ski lodge with a rogues’ gallery of weird suspects: tubercular gangster Hinckus (Mikk Mikiver), creepy hotel owner Snewahr (Jüri Järvet, KING LEAR), a wall-climbing physicist (Lembit Peterson), a louche, wig-wearing beauty out of a Bryan Ferry song (Irena Kriauzaite) – oh, and the Dead Mountaineer’s faithful St. Bernard. The interior of the hotel (brilliantly art directed by Tõnu Virve and Priit Vaher, and photographed by Jüri Sillart) is straight out of a Dario Argento or Sergio Martino thriller: all chrome-and-marble with Space Age modern designs, drenched in champagne and feather boas. Featuring a stellar electronica / prog score by composer Sven Grünberg, the film combines an eerie THE SHINING-like mountain locale with speculative sci-fi straight out of Chariots of the Gods. “This is the end of the road. The only way is back,” as the hotel owner cryptically smiles. Newly restored in 4K by Deaf Crocodile in collaboration with the Estonian Film Institute and Film Archive. In Estonian with English subtitles. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Rupert Wates is a London-born, award-winning songwriter who signed an exclusive publishing deal with Eaton Music in the late 1990s and has been writing full-time ever since. Since relocating to the United States in 2006, he has released eleven acclaimed full-length albums, earning airplay across the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel, and Australia. His work has inspired over fifty songwriting awards and more than twenty cover recordings by other artists, including two full tribute albums recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles. Performing an average of 120 shows a year across North America and Europe, Rupert continues to captivate audiences with his haunting, melodic brand of acoustic art-folk. Rupert Wates on Facebook / YouTube

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Admission: Free All Ages Welcome Join Us for a Day of Literary Celebration! We are thrilled to announce the return of the North Park Book Fair on October 3, 2026! After last year's unexpected cancellation, we've worked hard to make sure this year's fair happens the way it should -bigger, better, and with Verbatim Books at the helm from start to finish. Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a world of books, creativity, and community. What to Expect: - Diverse Vendor Line-Up: The fair will feature a wide array of bookish vendors, including independent bookstores, publishers, comic book artists, and local craftspeople. You'll find everything from rare books and graphic novels to handcrafted literary-themed items. - DJ: Enjoy great tunes throughout the day as you browse the fair. - Costume Contest: Our beloved costume contest is back! Categories for adults, kids, and pets. We encourage everyone to dress up as their favorite literary character or come up with their best bookish costume. - Hands-On Activities: Engage in creative activities at our sketch and drawing tables, where all ages can let their imaginations run wild with provided art supplies. - Story Time & Kids' Readings: Bring the little ones for story time and kids' readings in the morning, where they can immerse themselves in magical tales read by our talented storytellers. - Food & Beverages: Savor delicious offerings from local food vendors and enjoy a refreshing drink while you browse and enjoy the fair. Vendor Opportunities: We're calling all bookish vendors! Applications are open now through September 10, 2026. Space is limited, so don't wait to apply. 2026 Book Fair Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIcTUv6P8yFV64qoOMNVV-iIlOvYX6Od5RdlDl_3KCu_XPUg/viewform Volunteer Opportunities: Interested in volunteering? Sign-ups will open in September. Stay tuned! We can't wait to celebrate the love of books with you at the North Park Book Fair on October 3, 2026. See you there!

"Fragmented Stories" brings together artists Eden DeLaVara and Marcela Alarcón López as they explore identity, surveillance, family history and life across borders during the nation's 250th anniversary.