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Get ready for the school year with creativity, confidence, and community at Artful Start: Back-to-School! This free event invites K–12 students in need to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon filled with hands-on arts activities, helpful resources, and back-to-school essentials. Hosted by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation, "Artful Start" is part of our Arts for All programming. We believe the arts have the power to connect, uplift, and inspire people of all ages. By providing accessible, engaging experiences, we hope to welcome more students into the creative world and support their potential as they head into the new school year. Event Highlights: - Free Art-Filled Backpacks Every student will receive a bag filled with quality art supplies, a Passion Planner, and an art book inspired by the Center’s murals. - Complimentary Haircuts Students can start the year fresh with a free haircut—because creativity comes in all forms, including personal style. - Community Art Lab Participate in hands-on art projects and take home your own masterpiece! All students will also receive a free annual museum pass. - Local Resource Fair Meet local businesses and community organizations offering valuable services and support for students and families. Details: Open to K–12 students in need Resources available for up to 200 students No verification of need required, but students must be present to receive items and participate Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate creativity and community while setting students up for success. Join us for Artful Start: Back-to-School—where imagination meets preparation! Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/back-2-school-artful-start/ California Center of the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

"Creativity & Madness" invites you on a journey through the sublime and the unexpected, where Baroque elegance meets bold modern invention. Narrated by the captivating Robert John Hughes, this dynamic program weaves together the timeless beauty of Marin Marais’ "La Folia," the rich textures of Beethoven and Paganini, and the contemporary voices of Nathan Daughtrey and Jordan Kuspa. Kuspa’s newly commissioned chamber work—celebrating the rich biodiversity of San Diego County—adds a vibrant and local voice to the mix. From the rhythmic pulse of guitar and cajón in "Tempestad" to the shimmering interplay of flute and marimba in "Azul," each piece explores the delicate balance between structure and freedom — between creativity and madness. Performed by an ensemble of flute, strings, piano, guitar, percussion, and more, this evening promises a kaleidoscope of color, emotion, and musical adventure. Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Adrian Evarkiou-Kaku, violin Travis Maril, viola Lars Hoefs, cello Mackenzie Leighton, double bass Fred Benedetti, guitar Dana Burnett, piano Matt Armstrong, percussion Robert John Hughes, narrator Camarada on Facebook / Instagram

Let your yuletide spirits soar with San Diego icon Peter Sprague as he spins his compositional expertise into the soundtrack of the beloved holiday television special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." First released in 1965, the album by American composer and jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi is renowned for jazzing up the sound score of the Peanuts gang’s story about the true meaning of Christmas. Get inspired with Camarada as we enjoy the songs from our favorite holiday classic, including timeless pieces like "Linus and Lucy," "Winter Wonderland," "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Time is Here," and "Christmas is Coming." Join us for a joyous evening of holiday music that captures the magic and nostalgia of this cherished time of year. Peter Sprague, guitar Allison Adams Tucker, voice Tripp Sprague, flute & saxophone Beth Ross Buckley, flute Mackenzie Leighton, double bass Danny Green, piano Duncan Moore, drums Robert John Hughes, narrator Camarada on Facebook / Instagram

Just think , Gregory Page our award-winning, world -class local legend and his all star band at a legendary venue honoring the iconic legend, Leon Redbone! Come celebrate the day “the world found Leon”! An epic time will be had by all as Tin Pan Alley comes to the Cedros District! Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-leon-redbone-birthday-show-belly-up-tickets/13772094

Get ready to putt, sip, and stroll through Gaslamp at the return of Gaslamp Mini Golf, hosted by Swing Social, the high-energy dining, drinking and sports entertainment venue located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. This fan favorite event features 18 holes of mini golf spread across your favorite Downtown bars and restaurants, with exclusive food and drink specials, photo ops, and Sunday Funday vibes at every stop. Tickets include access to all holes, an event map and scorecard, and entry to the after-party at Swing Social from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., featuring free sports simulator play on Swing Social’s Full Swing sports simulator bays, offering interactive gameplay with over 13 sports including football, soccer, and baseball, using real equipment for a life-like experience. Plus, enjoy Swing Social’s exciting cocktails, spirited décor, and approachable bar fare. Whether you're a seasoned mini golf pro or just in it for the fun, it's the perfect way to explore the neighborhood. Tickets are $15 each or $50 for a four-pack, and have sold out twice before, so don’t wait! A full list of venues and specials will be announced soon. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gaslamp-mini-golf-returns-tickets-1482210203619 Swing Social on Instagram and Facebook

Offsite - no badges are required Looking for the purr-fect way to spend some time at San Diego Comic-Con? Adult Swim is back with claws out and cutlasses drawn, welcoming fans to the “Pirate Purrrty on the Green”, an unhinged outdoor activation anchored just outside the convention center (5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way. This year’s activation transforms last year’s pirate ship into a full-blown feline fantasy, mashing together pirate antics with all the cattitude you’d expect from Adult Swim. Attendees can swing by Thursday, July 24 – Saturday, July 26 from 1p.m. - 7 p.m. daily for a paw-sitively wild time (entry is first come/first serve, and no badges are required). There’s plenty of fur-midable fun to sink your claws into, like bouncing through Rick and Morty’s Buttworld Bounce House, pawing through plushies on the Common Side Effects Mushroom Hunt (and claim an exclusive plushie as your prize!), snapping a selfie in the Smiling Friends Break Room (with exclusive merch), and bring home a (plush) pet from the Adopt-a-Cuy Station, inspired by Women Wearing Shoulder Pads. DIRECTV will also be providing a DIRECTV Face Painting Zone, where you can choose from custom designs inspired by Rick and Morty, SMILING FRIENDS, and more — plus you’ll get a framed photo souvenir. If you’re an early bird (or early cat), the first 750 fans each day get an exclusive Smiling Friends vinyl figure. They’ll also be providing raffle giveaways during Saturday’s “Adult Swim Night of New”. And just what is that, you may be asking? Adult Swim will be featuring three evening “Pirate Purrrty On the Green” events all week long, including: Thursday, July 24 (7:15 p.m.) — “Robot Chicken” – A Celebration 20 Years in the Making – Come celebrate 20 years of hilarious stop-motion comedy with Matt Senreich, Seth Green and special guests. Get an inside peek at what it’s like to be a part of one of Adult Swim’s longest running, highly acclaimed shows. Friday, July 25 (7:15 p.m.) — Adult Swim Presents: Live Table Reads – Brace yourself for an exclusive live table read with the voice casts from Rick and Morty and SMILING FRIENDS that’s equal parts chaotic, emotional, and probably the best thing you’ll ever witness. Saturday, July 26 (7:15 p.m.) — Adult Swim’s Night of New – Attendees to this special outdoor screening event will be the first to experience a collection of never-before-aired Adult Swim content featuring full-length episodes of SMILING FRIENDS, Women Wearing Should Pads, Haha, You Clowns, and an early look at the season 8 finale of Rick and Morty, alongside more new Adult Swim content. The fur-larity doesn’t stop there, as Adult Swim will also be taking over the Hilton Bayfront’s Indigo Ballroom with three Friday panels, including: Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty Season 8: The Panel Adult Swim’s Haha, You Clowns Series Premiere Preview Adult Swim’s SMILING FRIENDS Season 3 PreviewFor more information visit: https://sdccblog.com/2025/07/adult-swim-ready-to-pirate-purrrty-on-the-green-at-san-diego-comic-con-2025/ The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog is not affiliated, connected or associated with Comic-Con International.

Our assumption is that King Richard III survives the Battle of Bosworth Field and is to stand trial. Although the new administration of King Henry VII has a variety of offenses to choose from, Richard Plantagenet will be prosecuted only for the six most heinous acts of murder: those of the Lords Hastings, Rivers, Grey, and Vaughan, and, most horribly, of his two minor nephews, King Edward V, aged 12, and Richard, Duke of York, aged 9. Characters from the play will be called as witnesses. At the end, the audience will serve as jury and decides the defendant’s fate. Visit: https://sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/mock-trials/

'Summer Sessions' Backyard Bash returns for its 6th volume on Sunday, August 24 from noon–3 p.m. at Pali Wine Co.’s Little Italy outpost, celebrating their release of this year’s Neighborhood Winery ‘Summer Sessions’ natural wines. Guests will enjoy plentiful pours of five fresh, limited-edition summer blends, like the zesty Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc “Convertible” and juicy red “Gone Fishing,” paired with thoughtfully curated bites from local culinary talents, including chefs from Paradisea, Cellar Hand, The Friendly, Michi Michi Bakery, and more. The afternoon also features DJ sets by Pink Panther Project and Max Trzcinski, plus limited-edition merch supporting food sustainability nonprofits Berry Good Foundation and Zero Footprint. Tickets are $75 and include all food, wine, tax, and gratuity, with discounted pricing for Pali Wine Co. Wine Club Members. These bottles sell out every year, so it’s the perfect chance to sip, snack and snag your favorites before they’re gone! Pali Wine Co. on Facebook / Instagram

The Latin Master, Irving Flores, and his Latin Jazz Ensemble return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 221st session of Dim Sum & Jazz Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Irving Flores Irving Flores is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and music producer. He has performed with Bill Watrous, Charles McPherson, Abraham Laboriel, Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Alex Acuna, Akira Jimbo, Rene Camacho, Cuba’s “El Negro” Hernandez, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague. Irving’s approach to music is deeply rooted in his cultural heritage and his belief in the power of music to transcend boundaries. He is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians through his work as an educator and mentor, focusing on the intricate rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz. Irving’s career is marked by notable collaborations and performances with jazz icons such as Poncho Sanchez, Airto Moreira, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. His skills as an arranger and producer shine through in projects like the acclaimed “Tribute to Frank Sinatra” with the San Diego Symphony and his stirring arrangements for international stars like Luis Miguel. Irving’s recent work includes the much-anticipated album “Armando Mi Conga,” recorded live in New York City and featuring a roster of legendary musicians. “Performing with Irving is an experience unlike any other. His ability to connect with both the audience and his fellow musicians elevates every performance to something truly magical.” — Gilbert Castellanos Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/4778e446b683/golden-island-newsletter Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island/san-diego/live-music/irving-flores/september-12-2025 Irving Flores on Instagram and Facebook

2024 San Diego Music Award Winner for Best Jazz Artist, Mercedes Moore, makes her return to Golden Island for the 220th show of Dim Sum & Jazz! Seating begins at 6 p.m. Music is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations Mercedes Moore will be joined by; Steve Wilcox - Guitar Steve Pandis - Bass Stephen Hodges - Drums *Photo credits to John Hancock Photography About Mercedes Moore ”From the moment Mercedes Moore takes the stage you can’t look away. She welcomes you to the show, thanks you for coming, and the band rips into its opening chords. As dancers rush to the floor, the smile on Mercedes’ face grows more radiant; you’re in her world and nothing else matters. You might think she was destined to do this, but you’d be wrong. Moore grew up doubting her skills, “I didn’t think that I could sing.” She says. “I didn’t think it was possible.” That was then, this is now. Today, fronting her own band, Mercedes works hard to be more than a voice. She wants fans to feel the music, the way she feels the music. Watching faces in the crowd on this night, as Mercedes swings through an extensive playlist of ballads, blues, and soul shakers, it’s obvious she has them right where she wants them. Yet, the most remarkable aspect of this story, the woman has only been singing professionally for a little more than eight years. Eight years. Let there be no doubt, Mercedes Moore is making the most of her time. As a nine-time San Diego Music Award nominee, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few. When asked, Moore is straightforward about the multitude of players. “It just makes you a better singer.” She smiles. “And different people have different strengths. Plus, I want to learn, so I can be better.” It appears to be working. Mercedes Moore is currently juggling four major projects and her music can range from blues, gospel, and R&B and swing. This does not take into consideration the assortment of duo and trio sets, the occasional jazz venture, and an array of impromptu performances with local and visiting artists. “ About Golden Island Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine is a 365 seat restaurant and music venue that serves fresh, hand-made, authentic Dim Sum all day every day, with a great selection of authentic asian cuisine to choose from. Golden Island LOVES live music! Nationally touring artists and San Diego's Best Jazz musicians grace our stage during Dim Sum & Jazz every Friday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dancing is allowed and always welcomed! Our venue boasts a full ballroom-style dance floor, professional stage and sound system.⁠ Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/4778e446b683/golden-island-newsletter Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island Visit: https://www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island/live-music/san-diego/mercedes-moore/september-05-2025 Mercedes Moore on Instagram and Facebook