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Looking for some model railroading gems to add to your collection? Join us at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum; you’ll find great deals on hard-to-find items from vendors around Southern California. Sellers must arrive by 6:30 a.m., provide and furnish their own table. Enter at the rear of the Casa de Balboa Building. From Park Blvd, turn on Space Theater Way which dead-ends into the rear parking lot behind the building. Parking is free. Enter through the back door. Cash preferred, Credit Cards accepted.

A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father. This special event features such timeless songs as “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Time in a Bottle,” (a song written for A.J.), “Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy), and “Lovers Cross”, to name a few. Classic covers may include songs by Lieber and Stoller, Bessie Smith, and other folk and roots artists. For more information visit: humphreysconcerts.com Stay Connected on Facebook

In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: nine GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises, performances for multiple U.S. presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and appearances on a multitude of television shows. A Platinum-selling artist, Koz is also known as a humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host and instrumental music advocate. This year's Summer Horns feature Candy Dulfer & Eric Darius. For more information visit: humphreysconcerts.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke -- vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner, drummer Brit Turner, and keyboardist Brandon Still -- has embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state. As the band celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, their reverence for Georgia has only deepened. On their latest album, You Hear Georgia, the follow-up to 2018's critically acclaimed Find a Light, Blackberry Smoke is further celebrating these roots with 10 new songs that feel like Georgia, accented by the addition of Grammy-winning producer and fellow Georgia-native, Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile). "Dave and I had spoken for the last few years about making a record," Starr says. "Finally, it worked out, our schedule and his schedule, and we said, yes -- let's make a record." with special guest Miles Miller. For more information visit: humphreysconcerts.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Embark on a nostalgic voyage through the shimmering seas of music with Yacht Rock Revue, the ultimate purveyors of the smooth, yacht rock sound and who many reverently consider the godfathers of Yacht Rock. Hailing from Atlanta, GA this sensational band has captivated audiences worldwide with their immaculate renditions of classic hits from the late '70s and early '80s. Inspired by the golden era of soft rock, Yacht Rock Revue has mastered the art of recreating the breezy and laid-back tunes that defined a generation. From the sun-kissed melodies of Steely Dan and Michael McDonald to the velvety harmonies of Hall & Oates, their repertoire spans an ocean of beloved hits that evoke memories of palm trees, ocean breezes, and carefree summers. Their original compositions are a modern ode to the genre, capturing the essence of those bygone days while infusing it with a fresh and invigorating twist. Their first original record, titled Hot Dads In Tight Jeans, showcases the bands complete range of skills that simultaneously transports the listener to a more modern era. While “Step,” the record’s first single, is a peppy number replete with falsetto and bumping bass, the rest of the album is more akin to Phoenix or Air, the hip bands that adapted Yacht for a younger audience. Whether you're a longtime lover of the yacht rock era or a newcomer to its smooth grooves, Yacht Rock Revue promises an unforgettable journey across the azure waters of musical history. So grab your captain's hat and set sail with Yacht Rock Revue for a melodic adventure like no other. 2-day pass available. For more information visit: humphreysconcerts.com Stay Connected on Facebook

The Temptations, often referred to as “American Music Royalty,” are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. Named the “#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time” and one of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists” by Billboard magazine, as well as one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine, the group is truly a beloved national treasure. Their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964, made them stars and their sixties track record on the label is indispensable to any retrospective of the decade. In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. For Rolling Stone’s 2004 article “The Immortals – The Greatest Artists Of All Time,” Smokey Robinson remembered: “They were the best in my neighborhood in Detroit when I was growing up (and) the Four Tops will always be one of the biggest and the best groups ever. Their music is forever." For more information visit: humphreysconcerts.com

Kids have too much screen time and not enough autonomy, says author Jonathan Haidt. His book The Anxious Generation argues this has caused an epidemic of mental illness and suggests ways to fix it.

I-C-A San Diego invites you to visit "NextGen 2023" a juried museum exhibition featuring seven graduating artists from across the region, at ICA San Diego / Central in Balboa Park. I-C-A San Diego provides local emerging artists with exhibition opportunities and professional development while highlighting the strength of our creative community. For more information visit: icasandiego.org ICA San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Fine art photographers and artists Dan Burkholder and Jill Skupin Burkholder will show their work, present an artists’ talk and conduct workshops at Photographer’s Eye, 326 Grand Ave., Escondido, California, 92025, in September. Dan Burkholder is a renowned fine art photographer who quickly embraced digital photography as an art form. He is the creator of the digital negative, which uses photographic negatives made from digital images to create photographic prints. His book, "Making Digital Negatives for Contact Printing," remains the standard reference for this process today. He is also the author of iPhone Artistry, a wonderful guide for anyone who shoots with a smart phone. Jill Skupin Burkholder is an expert in creative photography with cold wax, a process that uses beeswax and resin to coat images, which gives them texture and depth. Her work has been shown in venues across the country. Photographer’s Eye is a non-profit collective and will host a show, “Twosome: Dan Burkholder and Jill Skupin Burkholder,” from Sept. 9 to Oct. 7. The show will open with a reception on Sept. 9, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. They will host an Artists’ Talk on Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. This event is free, but please pre-register at https://www.thephotographerseyecollective.com Workshops • Dan Burkholder will conduct a workshop, “Making Digital Negatives,” on Sept. 14, 5-6 p.m.,for $75 • Dan will conduct a second workshop, “iPhone Artistry,” on Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for $85. • both are available for $150 • Jill Skupin Burkholder will conduct a workshop, “Creative Photography Using Cold Wax,” on Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m., for $125, which includes supplies. To sign up for a workshop or join Photographer’s Eye, visit https://www.thephotographerseyecollective.com/ Photographer’s Eye is a nonprofit group of photographers who have a passion for photography and strive to enrich the community by sharing their knowledge and expertise. Gallery exhibitions feature fine photography by members as well as curated shows of established and emerging photographers. Photographer’s Eye hosts classes, talks, workshops, and portfolio reviews and provides a meeting place to exchange ideas. It also houses a burgeoning research library and offers a rental darkroom. The gallery is open every Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

In this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa County's LDS community, where Republican women have been turning away from former President Donald Trump.