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From the breakout Brooklyn band Geese to the Puerto Rican star and soon-to-be Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny and dozens in between, NPR Music shares its picks for the best songs of 2025.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Burgeon at The Grove, located in downtown Vista’s Paseo Artist Village, The Grove features Burgeon's signature reclaimed wood tabletops, custom floor-to-ceiling windows, and bespoke design elements that pay homage to the city's thriving culture & community. 18 taps of core beers and fresh releases are available daily alongside 4-pks, crowlers, and growlers to-go. Under 21 policy: Please contact Burgeon at The Grove for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: http://bonsaibar.com/products/burgeon-at-the-grove Bonsai Bar | Bonsai Workshops on Facebook / Instagram

The 18th Annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival returns with food, drinks, and fun! This seasonal festival promises an afternoon filled with delicious flavors, and takes place at a stunning outdoor private estate with sweeping ocean views in Point Loma. Enjoy tastings from dozens of local vendors, featuring savory bites, decadent desserts, boutique wines, hand-crafted beers, craft spirits and festive mocktails. The celebration will also include live entertainment, lawn games, prize drawings, and an exclusive speakeasy experience. Hallo-Wine is held every October in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and raises critical funds to support Home Start, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and strengthening families. Guests will have the chance to hear a powerful success story from a Home Start client, and also meet new CEO Joe Buehrle. This fun-filled event brings together supporters, vendors, and volunteers of Home Start to celebrate the season and the mission of the organization. Every ticket includes food and wine samples, a keepsake tasting glass, and ride share discount or valet. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are also available. Home Start Inc on Facebook / Instagram

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is thrilled to announce its newest offering for young families: Creative Storytime with Ms. Katia. This new program, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., is designed to introduce children to the magic of storytelling while fostering an early love for music, art, and literature. Geared for ages 2–5, Creative Storytime is a free, interactive experience featuring songs and stories that celebrate creativity and imagination. After the program, families are invited to stay and explore the Athenaeum’s extraordinary children’s collection, a treasure trove of books on music and art. This collection highlights the library’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of readers and creators. About Ms. Katia Creative Storytime will be led by Katia Graham, a passionate librarian, storyteller, and advocate for literacy. Based in San Diego, Graham brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Athenaeum. She is a member of the Freedom to Read Statement Taskforce for the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association and has served as Youth Services Librarian at La Jolla/Riford Public Library and Children’s Librarian at Coronado Public Library. Graham is the founder of Librarian on the Go, an initiative dedicated to promoting literacy and information access. She has a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California, a second master’s in broadcast journalism from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Barnard College. A former reporter, Graham honed her storytelling skills in newsrooms, including KYMA, NY1 News, and ABC World News Tonight. In addition to her other programs, she proudly leads a bilingual storytime and developed San Diego Public Library's initiative to combat the Spanish disinformation crisis. Discover the Athenaeum’s Children’s Section The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s children’s section is a hidden gem in La Jolla, offering an exceptional selection of books on music and art for young readers. Whether it’s introducing a budding musician to the works of Beethoven or sparking an early appreciation for Picasso, our collection has something for every young mind. This resource complements the library’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of the arts. For more information, call us at (858) 454-5872. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

First, a new report from UC Riverside warns that aggressive immigration enforcement is taking a serious toll on children’s mental health. Then, we hear from San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre about new signs in the Tijuana River Valley that warn the public to avoid areas where toxic gases have been detected. Plus, a preview of Filmout, San Diego’s LGBTQ+ film festival, happening this weekend. Editor’s note: This episode originally misstated FilmOut’s history. The festival began in 1993, later rebranded briefly and became an annual event under its FilmOut name in 2005. The audio remains unchanged.

Members' Open Studio is private time for those who hold a current membership with the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. This members-only opportunity provides members a private open studio session without the busy nature of regular open studio. Light demonstrations are available and certain members' open studio dates will include workshops. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Free Art Classes for Teens (13–18 years old) Free Teen Art, the Athenaeum’s free program for teens offers a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors and curricular activities involving the use of the Athenaeum library resources and art exhibitions as starting points for projects. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Open Studio at the Athenaeum Art Center invites local printmakers and artists to utilize the equipment and space in the printmaking studio. Prior knowledge in printmaking and equipment familiarity is required as open studio time is not for learning a new printmaking process or one on one lessons. The Athenaeum Art Center offers printmaking courses throughout the year for those wanting to learn a new craft or wanting to enhance their art practice. Open Studio is free for everyone. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Honduras' attorney general said Monday that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox at the Athenaeum Art Center with an evening honoring the turning of the seasons. Gather in the gallery amidst Lying Fallow, Helena Westra’s immersive indoor meadow, for an artist talk, poetry readings, and an experimental sound bath by musician Daniel Henderson. Seasonal refreshments will be served. Send off the summer in the company of art, nature, and community. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram