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Join The Center Chorale, Pacific Coast Chorale, Guest Singers and Soloists with Orchestra Tutti of San Diego for a presentation of a symphonic work written for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. This exciting work from the Tolkien films includes 85 instrumentalists, 100 singers, soloists, and children's chorus creating a long-lasting impact for singers and audience alike. The music of "The Lord of the Rings" by Howard Shore is counted among film scores most complex and comprehensive works. This unique performance allows the music to bear the narrative weight of the films creating a new and dramatic live concert experience. This collaborative event includes performers across the county providing creative arts experiences that enhance the vibrancy of our community for performers and audience alike. Escondido Choral Arts Foundation on Facebook

The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. A valid ID is required for admission and certain restrictions apply as Resident Free Tuesdays tend to be busy. We ask that you not bring food, beverages, backpacks, or other oversized items. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

"Bloodlines & Brushstrokes" AAPI Group Exhibition Presented by Thumbprint Gallery, Hosted at Distinction Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday, May 9 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Exhibition Dates: May 9 – June 6 Location: Distinction Gallery Thumbprint Gallery is proud to present "Bloodlines & Brushstrokes," a dynamic group exhibition celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander artists and their diverse creative voices. Hosted at Distinction Gallery, this exhibition serves as an extension of the "Bloodlines & Brushstrokes" exhibition currently on view at Thumbprint Gallery in La Jolla, expanding the conversation and bringing additional visibility to the featured artists and themes. The exhibition opens Saturday, May 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will remain on view through June 6. Featuring original works by several local AAPI artists, "Bloodlines & Brushstrokes" highlights the richness of cultural identity, heritage, and lived experience through a wide range of visual styles and mediums. From deeply personal narratives to bold contemporary expressions, the exhibition offers a vibrant reflection of the many perspectives within the AAPI community. The opening reception coincides with the Escondido 2nd Saturday Art Walk, inviting guests to experience an evening of art, community, and culture throughout downtown Escondido. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet participating artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy live music during this special celebration. This month's featured window display artist at Distinction Gallery is Lourans Mikhail, a multi-faceted creative currently living in San Diego, California, after honorably serving 13 years as a U.S. Marine. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Mikhail creates work across sculpture, painting, murals, and graphic design to explore different perspectives and challenge complex narratives surrounding socioeconomics, culture, politics, and race. Inspired by his Assyrian heritage, graffiti, comics, anime, cartoons, and fine art, Mikhail’s work exists between the realms of lowbrow and pop surrealism. Through the use of wordplay and perspective—both figurative and literal—his work invites viewers to reconsider familiar ideas and engage with layered visual storytelling. "Bloodlines & Brushstrokes" serves as both a celebration of artistic excellence and a platform for representation, dialogue, and connection within the AAPI community and beyond. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Cover art "Rock, Paper, Scissors" by Lucy Halle (detail) Live music by Soft Serve Thumbprint Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Experience the phenom of MARIACHI USA as it returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park for its 2nd year! Celebrate the World’s Premier Mariachi Festival at San Diego’s stunning Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Returning to the Rady for its 2nd year, MARIACHI USA promises to once again deliver standing ovation performances and pyro finale on the Bay of San Diego Founded in 1990 by Rodri Entertainment, MARIACHI USA was born from a visionary mission to elevate mariachi music to its rightful grandeur. MARIACHI USA has reigned for almost four decades as the longest-running and most revered mariachi event globally, and gracefully wears the crown for longest running annual event at the iconic Hollywood Bowl Join us for an electrifying evening beginning at 6 p.m., featuring legendary mariachi ensembles. Four non-stop thrilling hours of puro mariachi, folklorico ballet and sing a long sky-lit fireworks finale! Produced by Rodri Entertainment. Doors open 2:30 p.m. for pre-Festival festivities. For more info and VIP seating, call 1.800.MARIACHI. Please note: This is a rental event of The Rady Shell. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. MARIACHI USA on Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art made from ocean trash at The Nat; Mission Trails photography; performance art at Agua Hedionda Lagoon; jazz at MCASD; Toulouse-Lautrec-inspired ballet; dad rock and more.

One of the most critically hailed comedians of his generation takes the stage for a night of comedy and conversation. Emmy and Tony Award winning Alex Edelman is best known for solo shows blurring the line between his stand-up comedy roots and narrative-driven storytelling. His Tony Award winning "Just for Us," played more than 500 performances worldwide before premiering as an HBO original comedy special, earning him a place on the Time 100 list and an Emmy award. Alex plays Adam Cooper on the comedy series "The Paper." The Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Amphibian Week at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Friends of San Diego Wildlife Refuges. Everyone is invited to explore the fascinating world of frogs, toads, and salamanders through hands-on activities and nature experiences. Enjoy a Baja California treefrog hike, see live amphibians up close, play amphibian games, and take part in a creative frog art project. Activity books and coloring pages will be available for children and curious adults alike. This free, all-ages event offers a fun way to connect with nature and learn about the amphibious residents of San Diego County. Bring your family and join us in celebrating Amphibian Week.

A retired San Diego Symphony French horn player finds joy in making, fixing and playing his favorite instrument.

The largest rally and march took place in downtown San Diego at Waterfront Park next to the County Administration Center. It was one of more than 20 protests held across the county.

Two talented novelists talk mystery and historical fiction and the 1980s as they discuss and sign their recent books at Library Shop Mission Hills. T Greenwood presents "Everything Has Happened" and Élan Les Vies shares "The Lemon Twist." This event is free and open to the public. Proceeds from book purchases support the San Diego Public Library. ABOUT THE BOOKS "Everything Has Happened": A disappearance from the past echoes in the future in this ambitious and wrenching mystery, perfect for readers of "The God of the Woods." Four decades have passed since Edie Marshall’s little brother, Charlie, vanished on his walk home from day camp. After the case went cold, Edie never left, her dreams disappearing right along with Charlie. Now she teaches at her old high school, and has returned to her childhood home to care for an ailing mother. When the long-dormant tip line set up for Charlie rings for the first time in years, Edie assumes it’s a wrong number— but on the other end is Jericho Jenkins, the only person of interest ever identified in the investigation. "The Lemon Twist": In 1984, Iris Sailor’s brutal fall on the ice unravels everything— her memory, doping secret, and figure skating career. Dumped by her coach/boyfriend and banned from competing, Iris finds herself utterly alone, wishing there was some way she could reconnect with her estranged sister, Sam. When she returns home after her fall from grace, she finds an old postcard tucked alongside the rest of her mail. Strangely, the card advertising Nova Bay is postmarked September 14, 1981— the same day Sam disappeared. As she’s about to chuck it in the trash, Iris realizes there’s only one word scribbled on the back: HELP. ABOUT THE AUTHORS T. Greenwood is the author of sixteen novels. She has received grants from the Sherwood Anderson Foundation, the Christopher Isherwood Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Maryland State Arts Council. She has won four San Diego Book Awards. Six of her novels have been Indie Next picks. BODIES OF WATER was a finalist for a Lambda Foundation award, and KEEPING LUCY was a 2021 Target Book Club selection. She teaches creative writing for San Diego Writers, Ink and for The Writer’s Center. She and her family split their time between San Diego, CA and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Élan Les Vies is a Californian author of mysteries and thrillers. His writing is shaped by the duality of his upbringing, split between a coastal suburb and a border reservation. He is also known by his stage name, The Coyote, and is recognized for his eclectic 1960s sound and nostalgic Southwestern brand. Élan currently lives between San Diego and Paris, France, with his wife, Clémence, and his dog, Sam. Register: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/events/greenwood_vies