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Celebrate San Diego Restaurant Week at Zama in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter from September 13–20! Step into a vibrant, Amazon-inspired atmosphere where Latin American and Asian cuisines come together. Enjoy a special three-course menu for $59 per person featuring flavors influenced by Peru, Mexico and Japan, with your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Make your reservation and experience San Diego Restaurant Week at Zama! Zama on Facebook / Instagram

We hear from a local nonprofit working to preserve the park about how the restroom closures are impacting visitors and what possible solutions could be on the table.

Celebrate San Diego Restaurant Week at AKA in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter from September 13–20! AKA blends tradition with innovation, bringing together flavors from Japan, China, Korea and Thailand. Enjoy a special three-course prix-fixe menu for $59 per person, featuring your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Menu highlights include Yellowtail Curry Kiss, Lamb Lollipops, Furikake Crusted Salmon, Dry Dan Dan Noodles and Ube Japanese Cheesecake. Make your reservation and experience San Diego Restaurant Week at AKA! AKA on Instagram

We discuss a new federal tactic that fast-tracks immigration court hearings, and why it's led to more deportations. Plus, a local interfaith group celebrates one year of escorting immigrants to court appointments.

Celebrate San Diego Restaurant Week at Aromi Italian Cuisine in La Mesa from September 13–20! Enjoy a special three-course prix-fixe menu for $39 per person, featuring your choice of antipasti, entrée and dessert. Menu highlights include Arancini, Spicy Rigatoni, Ragù Della Nonna, Pollo Parmigiano, Limoncello Cake and Cannoli. Guests can also elevate select pasta dishes with Aromi’s signature tableside cheese wheel experience for an additional $5. Make your reservation and experience the flavors of Italy at Aromi! Aromi Italian Cuisine on Facebook / Instagram

Over the past 20+ years, The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock. They have released nine studio albums, including their classic debut "Mass Romantic" and their latest 2023’s "Continue as a Guest." The band’s new album "The Former Site Of" will be out via Merge Records on 3/27/26 and new single “Votive” is out now. They’ve constantly offered new sonic surprises with every album, and have established themselves alongside modern luminaries like Yo La Tengo and Superchunk when it comes to their ability to evolve while still retaining what made them so special in the first place. Of the 2023 record, New York Magazine lauded, “The New Pornographers are a massive unit bursting with unique and intersecting talents…the band’s ninth album serves another helping of their signature dish.” Doors 7 p.m. The New Pornographers on Facebook / Instagram

Sidro Saturdays is a community arts & culture event program where local artists, makers, musicians and performers from San Diego, San Ysidro, and Tijuana share their work with the rest of their community. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the talents of the south bay. The Front Arte & Cultura on Facebook / Instagram

The 2nd Annual Taste of City Heights invites guests to a 1.5-mile walkable stretch of University Avenue for a Saturday afternoon of food, culture, and community. On October 17, 2026, from 2–5 p.m., ticket holders will sample dishes from 20+ locally owned restaurants representing City Heights' multicultural community. A VIP option includes exclusive beverages, tastings, and a VIP mixer. Tickets start at $65, with every dollar supporting City Heights CDC's economic development work for the small businesses that make the corridor what it is. Want to make it extra special? Go VIP and get: - Access to our VIP Reception at the Key & Cleaver rooftop bar - 2 drink tickets - CHCDC Tote Bag - VIP bites you won't find anywhere else City Heights Community Development on Facebook

Whether you’re looking at placement options now or planning ahead, learn about the different types of residential settings, what they cost, and how to choose what’s best for your situation. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partner. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

For October, our monthly Flower Arranging 101 workshop at Good News takes on a little extra meaning. Join Native Poppy for a special morning of flowers, creativity, and connection in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’ll gather at Good News, Hillcrest’s beautifully designed non-alcoholic cocktail lounge and gathering space, to create something beautiful while supporting a cause that touches so many lives. 10% of the proceeds from every ticket to this workshop will be donated to Susan G. Komen, whose mission is to save lives by investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of floral design while creating a lush seasonal arrangement to take home. Working with a thoughtfully curated selection of seasonal and locally grown flowers, we’ll explore flower selection, color harmony, movement, and the mechanics that help arrangements feel natural, balanced, and abundant. After the workshop, enjoy a handcrafted coffee or non-alcoholic cocktail from Good News, included with your ticket. Their thoughtful approach to hospitality and beverage-making has made them one of San Diego’s most exciting new gathering spaces. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram