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Located above the Flower Fields, ArtWalk Carlsbad is back for its 6th year, bringing fine art, live music, and interactive art experiences, offered free to attendees. In a venue overlooking the ocean, guests can explore different facets of art, while enjoying beautiful coastal views. The weekend-long festival focuses on fine art for sale by local artists, as well as those who travel from all over the U.S. and Mexico to show and sell their work. The event will display every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more. More than 150 fine artists’ work will be featured, along with interactive art for families at KidsWalk, a full palette of musical performers, food trucks and stands, and more. The event will be fenced, even though admission is free; the fence allows attendees to enjoy beer and wine (to those 21-years and over), while strolling around the event, rather than having to remain in a Beer Garden. New this year, there will be a pavilion, sponsored by Wilsey Asset Management, to offer shade for the warm early fall weekend. It will be located in the middle of the event, adjacent to the Beer Garden and midway music stage, providing some additional seating. For more details on ArtWalk and its programs, please visit www.artwalksandiego.org. ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Learn about the technical aspects of live theater with Nate Cargill, Associate Technical Director at OTC and Technical Director at Oceanside High School. Students will learn essential skills in lighting, sound, and other technical areas of theater production. They’ll also have the opportunity to work behind the scenes during the performances of Seussical on July 11, 12, 13, and July 18, 19, 20. Camp Information: Ages 12-19 June 30 - July 11 (no camp on July 4th) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Limited to 15 campers Cost: $200, plus a $30 materials fee Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/2025_Youth_TECHNICAL_Camp_Seussical_the_Musical/149394 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an in-studio art making experience. Come explore art making in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Join us and create work using mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media and explore your creativity. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 12:50 p.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

City of San Diego residents will soon be able to park for free in more lots at Balboa Park. Premium lots, however, will still come with a fee.

On Saturday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m., internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and peace advocate Sacha Boutros will debut "Paris After Dark" at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. The concert launches the new "Music Without Borders" series with an evening that celebrates 100 years of French and American music. Audiences will be transported from La Jolla to the heart of Paris through a repertoire spanning jazz, chanson, and international pop, from Cole Porter to Serge Gainsbourg. Boutros will be joined by Parisian trumpet legend Stéphane Belmondo and an ensemble of world-class musicians for this special CD release concert. “This concert is a love letter to Paris and to humanity,” says Boutros. “In a time when the world feels divided, music reminds us we share a common language, one that heals and unites.” Through her nonprofit, Sacha’s Supper Club, Boutros turns concerts like "Paris After Dark" into fundraisers that directly support music education in Barrio Logan, San Ysidro, and Tijuana. This mission reflects a family legacy of cultural service, inspired by her grandmother Lupe Cázares, founder of San Ysidro Health Centers. Continuing that tradition, Boutros also works on cross-border art projects such as "A Place Where Soles Meet," a unity mural at the San Ysidro border. Sacha Boutros on Facebook / Instagram

Row in the Dark Event promises an immersive glow-in-the-dark themed adventure on a paddleboard, kayak, or aquacycle that lasts for three exciting hours. Spectators can enjoy exhilarating activities such as live music around a campfire, engaging beach games, and this event could even help make memories to treasure for a lifetime. Visit: https://carlsbadlagoon.com/summer-camp/row-in-the-dark/

"The Artist’s Way" is for novices and working artists of all types, including writers, visual artists, actors, dancers, musicians…ANYONE who recognizes their innate creativity. In a supportive and safe setting, we will: Acquaint ourselves with the basics and tools of "The Artist’s Way" (by Julia Cameron) Work on activities meant to break through some of our creative blocks and give us better insight into creative work we might consider pursuing And more! Week 1 will be an intro to the program. The next six weeks will be devoted to the chapters (and creative practices), and the last week is a final creative presentation by each student. If you’re able, bring a copy of "The Artist’s Way" (many available at the local libraries) and a journal or sketchbook. No previous arts experience required. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-10-04-the-artists-way-with-lydia-real/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Journalist Elsa Sevilla talks about her journey to the spotlight in her recently released memoir. Plus, how one musical reimagines a classic fairy tale. And finally, a local home cook shares his experience competing on PBS' "The Great American Recipe," in your weekend arts preview.

This week's notable book releases promise a veritable potpourri of death — and a celebration of life from one of America's most ubiquitous singers.

Discover the joy of dance at Coastal Ballet! Meet our instructors, tour the studio, try a free mini class, and learn about our ballet and dance programs for all ages. Whether you're a beginner or experienced dancer, we can't wait to welcome you to our dance family! Coastal Ballet Center for the Arts on Facebook / Instagram