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Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program with a party in the park! Art, activities, snacks and more! Everyone is welcome! Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-reading-program-kick-party-37410

Dust off your dirndls for the 52nd annual La Mesa Oktoberfest, returning Friday, October 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. This free three jam-packed days will transform La Mesa into a lively Bavarian village complete with three all-ages biergartens, endless entertainment, and something for every age and interest. For beer lovers and partygoers, the festivities kick off in the Hofbräuhaus Biergarten, where traditional Oompah bands and energetic cover acts fuel a festive atmosphere of stein-holding competitions, chicken dances, and plenty of prost-worthy fun. All three biergartens are open to all ages, so guests of every generation can soak up the sounds, flavors, and festivities together. Meanwhile, families can settle into the new Palm Haus: Biers, Bites & Bouncies, a shaded bier hall featuring live music, games, and a kid-friendly zone with bounce houses and play areas. And for those seeking a more relaxed vibe, the Craft Bier & Seltzer Garten offers a chill hangout with lawn games, upbeat tunes, and a rotating lineup of local brews and seltzers. Beyond the bier and bites, La Mesa Oktoberfest features over 100 food and non-food vendors, making it a destination for shopping, snacking, and exploring. Artisan Alley on Allison Avenue returns with handcrafted goods from local makers, perfect for early holiday shopping or finding something truly unique. And don’t miss the always-popular Dackeldorf Dachshund Village, where four-legged friends compete in high-speed Wiener dog races and strut their stuff in adorable fashion shows. Festivalgoers can burn off energy at the German Kinder Karneval, packed with face painting, balloon art, inflatable obstacle courses, and the iconic Ferris wheel. And for those with a competitive streak, the Glücklich Games bring the heat with crowd-favorite contests like keg holding, tire flipping, and tug-o-war. For those looking to elevate their Oktoberfest experience, VIP passes offer exclusive perks like access to all biergartens, dedicated entrances, private VIP bars, and more. For details and to purchase VIP passes, visit www.LaMesaOktoberfest.org. La Mesa Oktoberfest on Facebook / Instagram

One of the short films, "Doldrums" will have its San Diego premiere Friday. It follows a Vietnam War veteran haunted by memories of the soldiers he led and the Viet Cong medic who saved his life.

The Barona Cultural Center & Museum chronicles the history of the Barona people from the ancient past to today.

SEGA revives a franchise that began in 1980s arcades with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. From the developers of the gorgeous Streets of Rage 4, the new game bursts with striking animation and snappy action.

A Weaving Workshop with Rebecca Smith Join us as creative weaving artist Rebecca Smith leads a two-day workshop in the technique of inlay, a process for weaving pictorial and geometric designs on a loom. In this workshop, participants will weave designs simultaneously with the sheer, transparent background or ground cloth. When the finished piece is hung, light travels through the background cloth to frame the design, which remains opaque. Students can bring their own designs and yarn or use the materials Rebecca provides. If students need a loom, they can rent an Ashford table loom from San Diego Creative Weavers Guild which measures 30″ deep and 24″ wide. Students must be a member of the Guild to be able to rent the looms. Guild membership is $35 per year. The workshop is intended for weavers who are familiar with the workings of a 4-harness loom or rigid heddle loom. Students should arrive with a warped loom; instructions for warping the loom will be sent in advance. Students will need to purchase 16/1 linen yarn warping their looms (cost is $20 per ¼ pound cone; sources will be provided). The instructor will provide specifications for materials needed and will send warping requirements to students prior to the workshop. The instructor will provide a selection of yarns to supplement what the students bring and will provide designs for the students to follow as they weave. Students can also bring their own designs if they wish. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Instagram

Sherry Hopwood will direct an ensemble cast in bringing this groundbreaking piece of lesbian history to life - a powerful play by Dian Schaffhauser that celebrates the vibrant and resilient lesbian community in San Diego from 1970 to 2000. This production is more than just a performance; it's a tribute to the stories, struggles, and triumphs of those who helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ rights. Based on hundreds of oral interviews, The Lesbians of San Diego has been dedicated to documenting the stories of local lesbians through an oral history project. This production is the next evolution of that work, ensuring that these narratives are not just archived, but embodied, experienced, and honored in a way that makes history feel immediate and alive. This play is more than a performance. It is an act of historical reclamation, an assertion of presence, and a feminist insistence that the contributions of lesbians to our collective liberation will not be erased or forgotten. These are the stories that may never have reached a newspaper or the public eye, yet they are the stories that created an incredible culture of art, music, political activism, health advocacy and more - pushing the boundaries and carving out a safe place for our community. This is not a Diversionary Theatre production, although Diversionary is proud to host this Guest Production. The Lesbians of San Diego - "A Herstory in Two Acts" on Facebook

Part party, part concert, part runway show, part epic costume contest, ART AFTER DARK returns to Oceanside Museum of Art on October 26, 2024! With just one week left before the big bash, we’re offering a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE deal! That’s two tickets for the price of one! So rally the entire crew and grab these tickets before they’re gone. Saving is easy, just enter the coupon code BOGO at checkout. . Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~art-after-dark?tab_4940= Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

In a showdown featuring two of the best in the division, undefeated and No. 2-ranked Charles “Bad News” Conwell (21-0, 16 KOs), of Cleveland, is set to clash with No. 4-ranked and former world champion Jorge “Chino” Garcia Perez (32-4, 26 KOs), of Sinaloa, Mexico, in a high-stakes, 12-round, super welterweight battle. The electrifying bout is set for Saturday, April 19, at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside and is presented in association with Zanfer Boxing. With both fighters known for their explosive power and relentless style, fans can expect a war inside the ring. The must-see event will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN. In the co-main event, the youngest Undisputed World Champion Gabriella “Sweet Poison” Fundora (15-0, 7 KOs) of the Coachella Valley will defend her WBA, WBO, WBC, IBF and Ring Magazine World Championship Belts against No.1 IBF-ranked Marilyn Badillo (19-0-1, 3 KOs)of Cuautitlan, Mexico. The 10-round co-main event is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.

"San Diego's Lost Neighborhoods" features archival photos, newspaper clippings and TV newsreels documenting historically Black and Latino neighborhoods displaced by freeways like I-805 and SR-94.