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On Friday, October 30 at Normal Heights United, Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego will present a lineup of rising artists in the San Diego music scene to include: Ms. Connie, Sam Franz, and Deidre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with featured music at 7 p.m., hosted by the organization’s President and curator Lindsay White. ASL services will be provided for the indoor/feature event by Deaf Community Services of San Diego thanks to our sponsors, including a generous contribution from Ability Central. Prior to the show: An unplugged “Pre-Show Pantry Jam” will take place on the sidewalk stage just outside the venue from 6-6:30 p.m. Guests are invited to contribute unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing to NHU’s community pantry, fridge, and closet while enjoying entertainment from Espi Love, a Songwriter Sanctuary alumni artist, west coast regional slam champion, recent San Diego Pride Poet. About the Featured Artists Ms. Connie Ms. Connie is a bilingual singer-songwriter blending pop, Latin rhythms, acoustic sounds, and soulful storytelling into music that feels honest, free, and unapologetically human. Born in California, raised in Mexico City, and now based in San Diego, Ms. Connie brings both sides of her cultural identity into her music, moving naturally between English and Spanish and between vulnerability and strength. Her songs explore love, heartbreak, self-love, identity, freedom, and the courage to be yourself. Ms. Connie was recently selected by the Old Globe to perform her original music in the local production of Broadway-bound musical "Begin Again." Earlier this year, she was also a featured artist on the song "SDFSHE," a single released through the San Diego FC Playmakers Music Collective. With collaborations across the arts scene and influences ranging from Latin music to folk, pop, and singer-songwriter traditions, she doesn’t believe in fitting into one box or one genre. Each song follows the emotion and tells its own story. Sam Franz Sam Franz is a singer-songwriter originally from San Jose, now calling San Diego home. A rising independent artist, Sam (along with cowriter Mary Matthew, who is unable to join us this month) crafts songs that explore heartbreak, friendship, and love. The two are set to release a new single called “The Villain” on October 29 in collaboration with American Idol alum Noel Tsoukalas. DEIDRE DEIDRE is a San Diego-based singer-songwriter blending folk and indie influences into introspective songs. Originally from Michigan, her storytelling captures the bittersweet details of everyday life. With lyrics that feel like being lost in thought in a crowded room, she invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Date / Time: Friday, September 25. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m. (Pantry Jam 6 p.m.) Suggested Donation: $10+ online or at door; optional “pass the hat” after intermission. No one is turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: We do not censor our artists; please check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Sponsored by 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: ASL provided. Our online RSVP form includes an optional field where you can disclose accessibility preferences and/or accommodation requests. Visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com for a full accessibility statement and contact songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com within (5) days of the event for accommodation requests. For inquiries, media comps, sponsorship opportunities, or further info contact Lindsay White at songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com or visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com/about. Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego on Instagram

The Preview Party celebrates the opening of our new exhibition, "Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art." Works included in "Visiones" probe the physical trappings of these environments—dance clubs, dive bars, block parties, backyards and bathhouses—for their capacity to generate sites of queer belonging, transcendence, and resilience. Highlighting Latina/o/e and Latin American artists from the 1990s to today, this intergenerational presentation encompasses painting, performance, photography, sculpture, textile, collage, video, and more. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join Annie Macpherson, children’s book writer and illustrator, in an expressive art class with meditation for adults. In this course, the guest will use meditation and various expressive arts practices to uncover their purpose so that they may persevere during times of difficulty, transition, and change. Embark on a joyfully expressive adventure to discover your clear intuition.

The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 4 to October 23. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 4, we will have Eric Starr on brass featuring Hyemi Kwon on piano. Dr. Eric Starr maintains a multi-faceted musical career as a faculty member at SDSU, Trombonist for Westwind Brass, board member for the Hausmann Quartet Foundation and for San Diego New Music where he is Director of the Emerging Composers Project and was Executive Director from 2012 to 2022. At SDSU, Dr. Starr serves as Studio Artist Teacher, Lecturer, Brass Coordinator, Director of Brass Chamber Music, Co-director of the Experimental Music Ensemble, Program Advisor for the Music, Entrepreneurship and Business degree and Head Coach for SDSU Cycling. He was named “Most Influential Faculty” in 2025, 2023 and 2018. Dubbed a “Trombone Champion” with “Stunning Style” (San Diego Union-Tribune), Eric has performed with the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, San Diego Opera, La Jolla Music Society, Art of Elan, Ojai Festival and Broadway shows including Frozen and Mary Poppins. As an Arts entrepreneur, Eric is Creative Director of Sounds and Swells for Art of Elan, pairing surfing videos and classical music, and has developed Tasting Notes, a curated evening of music and wine. He lives in Ocean Beach with his wife, Sarah, where he watches the waves daily, has continued interests in fine wines, cooking, summer time body surfing, and is a member of the San Diego Bicycle Club race team. Hyemi Kwon grew up and studied in South Korea, was admitted to the Sunhwa Arts middle and high school, and completed her BM in Piano Performance at Sungshin University, where she also became a Teaching Assistant for the Piano department. Hyemi earned her Master of Music in Piano Performance at Roosevelt University in Chicago and worked for Chicago Civic Orchestra as an Associated keyboard member and earned her Artist Diploma at San Diego State University. Hyemi performs throughout San Diego including with the San Diego Symphony on multiple occasions. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/acs-hold-44476

In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded before a live audience, we talk with Lourdes Ayon, a Tijuana native, comedian, advocate, and lobbyist, about how comedy can become a powerful form of protest.

Alchemy, Resilience and Transformation This captivating dance performance celebrates the richness of Brazilian culture through timeless feminine stories and symbols. Inspired by Brazil’s many dance traditions, it explores themes of strength, transformation and the wisdom carried within the body. Drawing from world mythology, Yoruba beliefs, Jungian psychology, Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ “Wild Woman” archetype and the vibrant rhythms of Brazil, the performance uses movement as a way to honor the past, express the present and connect with something deeper. More than a celebration of culture, this work is a personal journey. It explores how dance can help us navigate life’s biggest challenges and reconnect with our inner strength. Through themes of femininity, grief, motherhood, empowerment and healing, it invites audiences to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to grow, heal and begin again. Directed by Vika S. Hernandez CSUSM Arts & Lectures on Instagram

Days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising to put its "biggest moments all in one place."

Artist Alliance members, along with their guests, are welcome to engage in a group art share and critique, aimed at fostering professional growth. Not yet part of the alliance? No worries, you can join either before the event or on-site! Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. Explore media, techniques, & creativity in a supportive, skill-building environment. Celebratory Food Paintings: Create luscious, textured food paintings in this art workshop! Inspired by paintings of the past, from Dutch Baroque banquet paintings to Wayne Theobald's opulent high-key paintings, you will use heavy paint mixed with modeling paste to create your own culinary delight on canvas. All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and relaxed discussion will occur midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Ticket Prices: Adult: $100 Member: $70 Space is limited. Register today! Visit: Studio Arts Workshop: Celebratory Food Paintings Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Mexican poet and Nobel laureate Octavio Paz says poetry makes real “the unspoken, the spirit, the soul.” Tijuana is proudly continuing that tradition with a national poetry prize and the window for submissions is now open.