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Date/Time: October 25, 2025 (Saturday) @ 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Place: Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park 3795 Fairmount Ave. (next to library.) The Dia de los Muertos festival is an important day to celebrate cultural pride in its many manifestations. When performances start, the giant garage-like door of the Performance Annex rises, and the music spills out from the stage and swells throughout the crowd nearby on the park lawn. Dancers grace the stage, and lyrical or staccato rhythms vibrate. Ever popular, Victoria Mariachi, and Rick and Friends return. There is dance for every taste from San Diego Ballet to Aztec Dancers. Theater lovers of all ages will be treated to The Old Globe and Fern St. Circus. Youth participate in a drum lesson with Drummers Without Borders, and a drum parade follows with colorful giant banners, inviting all to join. Family and community altars abound. There will be a Fun Zone for young ones with bouncy “houses.” Paper mask making activities for all ages is hosted by San Diego Guild of Puppetry. City Heights Dia de Los Muertos on Facebook ====================================================================================== FROM KPBS

Jeddy Knox, Americana singer, will be performing at Ocean Beach Oktoberfest this Saturday October 11 at Winstons Beach Club. Ocean Beach Oktoberfest returns October 10-11, 2025, as San Diego's wildest Oktoberfest celebration OB Oktoberfest, featuring a doubled beachfront footprint for this 21+ festival. The two-day event includes live music, U.S. record contests, beachside parties, and 2-for-1 beer specials at the Jägermeister Main Stage and Buzz Cannabis Electronica Stage Ocean Beach Oktoberfest. The LA-based, Virginia-raised singer-songwriter has over 1 million streams and a viral TikTok hit that peaked at #8 on the TikTok Billboard. After walking away from a decade-long tech career, Knox taught himself guitar and released his debut album "Revelers & Ramblers" in August 2025—a sweeping mix of grit, strings, and heart. Knox is gearing up to perform at Oktoberfest Ocean Beach to share his voice with San Diego! Jeddy Knox on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, October 24, Songwriter Sanctuary will host Shea Givens, DevvLove, and SDMA Artist of the Year Anthony Cullins performing original music in a Nashville-style round. The event is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley in partnership with Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.) All donations collected go directly to artists, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. About the Artists Shea Givens, a Missouri native now based in Southern California, is a musician known for her powerful live performances. With influences from R&B, Neo-Soul, Blues, Rock, and Country, she is unafraid to experiment with genre styles. Shea's music explores themes of love, mental health, and self-acceptance, drawing from personal experiences. She recently released the song "anxieties" both as a solo performance and with her band, showcasing her versatile musical style. Currently, Shea is working on her upcoming album with her bandmates, with the first single set to release in May 2024. Anthony Cullins, known as “The Fallbrook Kid,” fuses blues, funk, rock, and soul into a dazzling guitar style that’s earned him San Diego Music Awards for Best Blues Artist (2023) and Artist of the Year (2025). He has performed alongside icons including Frank Hannon, Greg Douglass, and Kid Ramos. DevvLov delivers a unique blend of rhythm and soul, performing from his cajón while looping percussion and keys. His sound weaves influences from Alicia Keys, Damien Rice, Bon Iver, Bob Marley, and Michael Jackson into something all his own. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church: 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7-9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! Accessibility: Normal Heights United is a 120+ year-old building with a non-traditional seating arrangement, but we want every guest to feel safe and supported. Please send any accommodation requests to Molly at mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least five (5) business days prior to the event. Entrances & Seating: The venue has an ADA ramp entrance and two rows of reserved seating for guests who use wheelchairs and/or need additional space. Balcony seating (stair access only) is available for those who prefer less noise or stimulation. Our online RSVP form also includes a space to share accessibility preferences. Sensory & Safety: A sensory/safety station in the foyer offers single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters run during the event. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate in writing. If you’re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy. Event Enhancements: Whenever possible, we post a QR code with lyrics to featured artists’ songs for enhanced accessibility. Future Goals: We are actively seeking funding partners to provide ASL services for the 2026 season and have long-term goals of offering a livestream ticketing option. Please stay tuned and continue supporting us as we work toward these and other accessibility goals. Photo/Video Consent: Unless artists give blanket consent, please ask for consent before posting the faces and/or prominent features of folks online. While we've previously operated under the assumption that public events imply consent, a thoughtful call-in reminded us that consent must always come first, especially in a time when people’s images can be weaponized. Songwriter Sanctuary is committed to prioritizing consent and will continue to model and encourage this practice in our community. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change Dec 5 - Holiday Edition! - JT Moring - Cara Cormier - David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego on Instagram

Please join us to hear from our special guest, David Rosenfeld, director of the Solar Rights Alliance. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zN_ZDj6ZTvyZfyl8484qYA#/registration The utilities have been aggressively lobbying state leaders to undermine rooftop solar at every turn. State leaders have obliged, and as a result, rooftop solar adoptions have slowed considerably in the last few years. Fortunately, a new movement to defend and expand rooftop solar has sprung up and is fighting back. Mr. Rosenfeld will discuss the ways in which you can join this effort. He will highlight the role of grassroots movements and organizations that are mobilizing to defend and enhance rooftop solar opportunities in the state. There will be time for Q&A. Please register in advance. North County Climate Change Alliance: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Do you have items in need of repair? Don’t toss it; learn how to repair it instead! Visit the San Diego Fixit Clinic at the Loma Verde Community Center on October 11, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Chula Vista. Work with our repair coaches! First come, first served. Learn how to: • Mend your favorite outfit • Create a Halloween bag or costume cape with clic.bitz • Swap and style your Halloween costume Space is limited for this FREE event. RSVP today https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_textiles San Diego FixIt Clinic on Instagram

Hugo Crosthwaite’s animated portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci was called out in a White House post titled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian."

Canada scrapped a digital services tax that would have hit U.S. tech companies such as Google and Amazon after President Trump halted trade talks and threatened higher tariffs on Canadian imports.

Avani Yaltho, this year's high school winner in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, brought three generations of her family together to talk about their shared history.

Chinese director Lou Ye's An Unfinished Film is not a masterpiece, but why do so many seem to demand it to be?

A fun scavenger hunt to bring along your friends, family, and your well-behaved pups to kick off the summer! No dogs, no worries. This event is for everyone. Here's what to expect on this paw-some day: - A scavenger hunt adventure through La Jolla Village - Fun for two- and four-legged friends alike - A special prize for those who complete the pet-themed puzzle - Festive stops marked with balloons, surprises, and local charm - Pet rescue groups and community partners on-site. Bring home your new best friend! Registration link for attendees: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftsJ31XAyKnQIPgmiaAzQt3Tb3d2hddwNMqWrRf3vRZFJdDA/viewform Registration link for businesses: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSJSiX_9SZlFRABN2Oq133sela7m3BhyniSwO9Vl6SWMDzww/viewform Visit: lajollalovespets.org/