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Get ready for an exciting and family-friendly Fall Festival full of adventure and discovery! Don’t miss your chance to explore nature’s amazing and quirky creatures—trust us, they’re not as spooky as they seem. Dive into the fun by joining our exciting costume contest, get creative with hands-on nature crafts, and experience live animal encounters that will wow everyone. Plus, explore the fascinating Nature Collective Discovery Booths, with highlights including: • Native plants — learn how some of San Diego’s most unique and bizarre plants have incredible tricks to survive our hot summers, from poking leaves to delightful scents. • Tide pools — discover the cool, slimy, and mysterious ocean creatures hiding among rocky shores and beaches. Fall low tides reveal these underwater wonders waiting to be explored! And that’s not all—enjoy Face Painting and bounce your way into fun! Sponsored by San Diego Parks and Recreation and supported by Nature Collective, this event is perfect for nature lovers and families alike. Remember to bring reusable bottles and cups to help us keep the event eco-friendly. Come explore, learn, and have a blast with us! Visit: https://naturecollective.org/event/fall-festival-october-19-2025/ Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego Folk Heritage welcomes back performers and audience members for our annual Train Song Festival! There will be engines running around the park courtesy of Poway-Midland Railroad (for a nominal fee that supports the railroad), model trains inside Templars Hall, and some of San Diego’s best musical talent on the Gazebo Stage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be sure to check out the Poway Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Artisan Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Old Poway Park. Free music, no ticket needed, on the pavilion, with shaded seating. 10 am: "Hop on Board" is a new musical written by Michael de Luca and developed by an ensemble cast about the Dust Bowl and the westward migration to California. The cast will be performing selected songs in this sneak preview performance! 11 am: Bill Dempsey continues the classic folksinger tradition, and sings more traditional songs, especially train ones, than you can shake a stick at. We are thrilled to have him back down from Orange County! Noon: Gayle Skidmore is a seven-time San Diego Music Award nominee who has written over 2500 songs. Classically trained on the piano from the age of four, she plays over twenty other instruments, including the mountain dulcimer, banjo, folk harp, and balalaika. 1 pm: UL Standard is a local San Diego trio. They perform at various venues throughout the city. The band offers a unique blend of Americana and funky folk. 2 pm: SDFH’s own JT Moring is a dynamic entertainer known for incisive songs, stories, and audience engagement. He performs original and traditional songs on guitar and banjo, accompanied by Terry Wardell on bass, Richie Strell on harmonicas, and maybe a special guest or two for this special performance. 3 pm: Sara Petite is an outlaw country headliner whose music reaches far beyond the genre’s borders. She has built an award-winning career with songs that owe as much to the rock ‘n’ roll roadhouse as they do the honky-tonk. San Diego Folk Heritage on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your calendars! The wildest Oktoberfest in San Diego is coming back on Friday, Oct. 10 & Saturday, Oct. 11, in Ocean Beach where Newport meets the beach. This year, we're bringing back our DOULED beachfront footprint for the biggest and best 21+ festival yet! Enjoy two days of live music and contests on the Jägermeister Main Stage, plus high-energy DJ sets at the Buzz Cannabis Electronica Stage, two exclusive VIP access passes, and unbeatable drink specials. So grab your friends, dust off your lederhosen and help us kick off the event in true OB Oktoberfest fashion with 2-FOR-1 BEERS on Fri until 5:30 p.m. and Sat until 1 p.m.. With your support, we are able to give back over $50,000 to the community each year and over $800,000 to-date! For VIP Tickets click here. OB Oktoberfest on Facebook / Instagram

Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino ("The Great Beauty," "Il Divo") returns to the baroque world of Italian presidential politics, crafting an elegantly restrained portrait of a fictional ruler (Toni Servillo) reckoning with age, power, and moral obligation as his term comes to a close. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

This ensemble made a brilliant debut in our series five years ago, and we could not wait any longer to welcome them back. The Gesualdo Six will present a selection of Renaissance motets and chansons from the French court, by composers such as Josquin des Prez, Antoine Brumel, Johannes Ockeghem, and Jean L’Héritier, focusing on European queens including Anne of Brittany, Margaret of Austria, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Tudor. The Gesualdo Six on Facebook / Instagram

Voice of America staffers are suing Trump administration official Kari Lake, alleging she put pro-Trump propaganda on its airwaves. She has lost numerous rulings of late.

With Proposition 50 passing in November, California has new congressional districts for this year’s midterm elections.

*AT SCRIPPS RESEARCH AUDITORIUM* Next up, on Wednesday, November 19, is a return visit by the Django Festival Allstars, who will be joined by the remarkable jazz vocalist Veronica Swift. This masterful French gypsy jazz quintet returns for its first local performance since debuting on the Athenaeum series in 2016. Step into a night that feels lifted from a Parisian café and reimagined for the 21st century. The Django Festival Allstars deliver a musical experience bursting with spirit, swing, and soul in what The Wall Street Journal calls “the best jazz show in town.” Led by guitarist Samson Schmitt, son of gypsy jazz legend Dorado Schmitt, this all-acoustic ensemble of international virtuosos radiates joy and passion through blazing guitar riffs, soaring violin, dazzling accordion, and deep, grooving bass. They celebrate the music of legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt who teamed with famed jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli in the 1930s and 40s to create the quintet of the Hot Club de France, which went on to become one of the most important jazz partnerships in history. Vocalist Veronica Swift made her local debut on the Athenaeum series in 2019 with pianist Benny Green. She is among the upper echelon of 21st century jazz singers because of her virtuosic brilliance, interpretive ingenuity, bracing songwriting, and keen arrangements. The Wall Street Journal wrote, “She has a miraculous voice, musical ability and technique, as well as an innate gift for entertaining a crowd.” Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Pacific Beach, San Diego, California | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 5K, Kids 1 Mile, Dog 1 Mile Picture this: thousands of Santas filling Garnet Ave, holiday music in the air, and a sea of red racing toward a December to remember. Whether you're running for a PR or just for the peppermint vibes, there's a race (and a costume) for everyone. Choose your jolly journey: - 5K Run/Walk – Two start times to fit your vibe: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run) – A delightful one-mile dash for children 12 and under at 11:30 a.m. - Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) – A festive mile for pups and their people at 12 p.m. - After the races, the holiday magic keeps rolling with the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade at 1 p.m.—stick around to keep the celebrations going! Run fast, run festive, or just jingle all the way—this is one holiday party you won't want to miss. Packet Pickup Saturday, December 6: Road Runner Sports San Diego, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, December 11: Road Runner Sports San Diego, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, December 12: Pacific Beach, 845 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Race Times Saturday, December 13 5K Early Wave: 8 a.m. 5K Sleep-In Wave: 10 a.m. Kids 1 Mile: 11:30 a.m. Dog 1 Mile: 12 p.m. Pacific Beach Holiday Parade: 1 p.m. Participant Perks 5K Participants - Sunny Santa Suit - Custom Sunnies - Complimentary post-race drink - Free Race Photos - Chip Timing and Live Results - Holiday Cheer at Every Mile Kids' and Dog Miles - T-shirt and Santa Hat - Festive Finisher Medal - Free Race Photos - Holiday Fun on Course Awards Awards presented for the top 3 overall male and female finishers in the 5K and age group awards in 5-year increments (8 a.m. wave only). URL: Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/3251093-0?pid=5498 Date and Time: On Saturday December 13, 2025 at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Venue details: Pacific Beach, San Diego, California, 92109, United States San Diego Running Co. on Facebook / Instagram

Durante los últimos 15 meses, los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza han estado recorriendo ciudad tras ciudad, lejos de sus bases en California y otros lugares a lo largo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, participando en una campaña de deportación masiva sin precedentes.