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The biggest news this week belongs to singer-songwriter Alex Warren, whose blockbuster track "Ordinary" ascends to No. 1 on the Hot 100 singles chart for the first time.

President Trump says he is talking with his Ukrainian counterpart and European leaders about the next steps to try to end Russia's war on Ukraine.

"From the Ground Up: A History of Local Queer Activism" chronicles the rich legacy of LGBTQ+ organizing in San Diego, showcasing the foundational work of trans and BIPOC queer activists who built the movement from grassroots efforts. The exhibit features historical artifacts, personal narratives, and archival materials that document key organizing campaigns, including the local ACT UP chapter's fight during the AIDS crisis and other pivotal moments in the community's ongoing struggle for justice and equality. Visitors will discover how local activists created networks of support, challenged discriminatory policies, and established the infrastructure that continues to serve San Diego's queer community today. Lambda Archive on Facebook / Instagram

The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego is set to open on October 4. It marks an expansion of the National UDT-Navy SEAL Museum into a region where Navy SEALs are a unique part of the character, yet lacked a dedicated museum until now. Once open, the Museum aims to inspire visitors to serve a cause higher than themselves. Through one-on-one engagement with NSMSD’s docent corps of retired NSW operators, visitors will gain an appreciation for the sacrifice shared by all military personnel and take aboard the timeless values of teamwork, dedication, innovation, perseverance to employ in their own lives. Navy SEAL Museum San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join us to walk the neighborhood and participate in lots of free activities and fun for the whole family, including free Fitness and Yoga Classes and Fun Workshops. Scavenger Hunt Grab a Scavenger Map at either South Bark Dog Wash or Wicked Fit. Do cool activities around the neighborhood and collect stamps to enter into the South Park Raffle to win 1 of 3 Grab Bags featuring gifts from your South Park favorites (South Park Stores / Restaurants / Services!) - Collect min. 15 stamps for a single entry into the raffle - Fill your card completely to get 3 entries First 100 check-ins get a FREE South Park Daytime Walkabout TOTE BAG! Activities Include: Angelica B Beauty: Your official SPF Stop — Try, Buy, and Reapply AYI: Art Activity featuring Laurie Nascia (featured gallery artist) Baby Garten: Free baby sign language class 10-10:30 (ages 5-10 months) Pre-reg required Bad Madge: Music, lemonade and mimosas, custom cap bar, preview of Kid’s Corner and gift w/ purchase Bock: Tri Tip Sandwich specials & Brewery Spotlight of Wondrous Brewing (21+) Book Catapult: Community Book Map — help build a literary map of South Park. Bravo School of Art: Community Art Project and Instructor Demonstrations Carbon Angela’s Kitchen: Arepa Tastings Hawley Group with Compass: Old House Trivia Game Ivy Street Coworking: Kids’ Interactive Activity Kinder Mission Preschool: Games and Giveaways La Loupe Noir: Vintage clothing pop-up Mind Body Love: Mini Classes (yoga, breathwork, hypnosis) Moon & Sun: Sidewalk chalk art competition, Winner wins a $25 gift card Rad Habits: Juice & Smoothie Samples; Kids temporary tattoos & stickers South Bark Dog Wash: Dog and Cat Trivia and Prizes South Park Yoga: Four 30 min classes @ 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm The Ivy School: Interactive Art Activities and Live Music + Tour the Preschool The Rose Wine Bar: Mommenpop tastings & Spritz special (21+) Thread & Seed: Complimentary Mocktails and Treats Wicked Fit: 30 Minute Fitness Classes The South Park Business Group on Facebook / Instagram

Movies can tell us a lot about what scares us. And ever since the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the fear of nuclear war has reverberated across decades of film.

The Art Glass Guild located in Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park will be hosting their Fall Patio Show and Sale on October 11 and 12. The patio and Studio 25 will be filled with local San Diego glass artists. See beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, torch, stained, cast, etched and mosaic art. There will be demonstrations and a free mosaic make and take. Art Glass Guild - Balboa Park San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Tiki Oasis Celebrates its 25th Anniversary! Tiki Oasis is a family run five-night, four-day live music Polynesian Pop Mid-Century Centric event, featuring live music, art exhibits, educational seminars, fashion shows, sunset dinners, a bustling Tiki Marketplace with over 150 vendors, LGBT meetups, tropical cocktails curated by top mixologists, wedding options, dance, pool parties, caftan meetups, costumed pup parade, a 1960s music party, and more! Tiki Oasis is the original and largest Tiki event in the entire world. Tiki Oasis prides itself on being all-inclusive; everyone is welcome to join the fun! At Tiki Oasis, we make a concerted effort to ensure all our attendees feel valued, safe, and free to be their most authentic selves. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and respect, as reflected in Tiki Oasis’ Diversity & Inclusion Council, LGBTiki Meet-Up, and Melanted Tiki Meetup. Tickets can be purchased on line - seminar tickets can be purchased ala carte - the art show and marketplace, among other events before 4 p.m., are free and open to the public. Tiki Oasis on Facebook / Instagram

Balm Wears is popping up at The Ozone! Bali-based and vintage-inspired, this slow fashion label brings effortlessly cool linen sets, dreamy silhouettes, and ethically made staples—all handmade in small batches. Feel-good fashion made to live in. The Ozone on Instagram

Mission Valley invites the community to celebrate the start of the school year with “Back-to-School at Mission Valley,” a full-day event curated for college students and Gen Z shoppers. Held in partnership with Mission Valley tenant Exchange SD, the event will feature a vintage clothing market offering unique apparel, accessories and retro fashion finds. Guests can enjoy live music, lawn games and interactive elements throughout the day, including a Digital Job Fair featuring QR codes linking directly to current employment opportunities at Mission Valley retailers. This will be the first major event hosted in Mission Valley’s newly renovated common area, located directly in front of Nordstrom Rack. In the lead-up to the event, a week-long digital giveaway will take place from August 18 through August 22 on Mission Valley’s Instagram page, offering additional opportunities to engage and win prizes. The Back-to-School at Mission Valley event is free of charge and open to the public; no pre-registration is required to attend. WHEN: Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mission Valley is a 1.1-million-square-foot open-air retail center located on over 41 acres in the popular Mission Valley area of San Diego. The shopping center provides an easily accessible location opposite the San Diego Trolley’s Mission Valley Center Station with direct access to the I-8, I-805 and Highway 163 thoroughfares. With nearly 75 retailers, services, restaurants, and entertainment offerings, Mission Valley boasts an array of popular brand names that include Target, Nordstrom Rack, Michael’s, Bloomingdale’s Outlet, 24-Hour Fitness, Yard House, Outback, Buffalo Wild Wings, and the area’s coveted AMC Mission Valley 20 theatres. For more information, visit https://www.mission-valley.com. WHERE: Mission Valley Event Held in front of Nordstrom Rack 1640 Camino Del Rio North San Diego, CA 92108 https://www.mission-valley.com