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On Friday, August 29, Songwriter Sanctuary is proud to feature three original acts in the round: Lexi Pulido, Claire King, and Hailey Wetzel. The event is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley in partnership with Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.) With four shows left in the 2025 season, it’s not too late to discover what has become one of San Diego’s greatest listening room experiences! About the Artists Lexi Pulido is a boundary-pushing vocalist, composer, guitarist, teacher, and more - known for blending experimental jazz, bossa nova, and theatrical alt-pop. Through projects like the avant-jazz quintet Kilikili, the internationally acclaimed Kate Bush tribute band Baby Bushka, and the genre-blurring Nu Moods jam series, she’s helped shape San Diego’s creative music scene while fostering community through her studio space, Tenam Studio. Hailey Wetzel is a folky, soulful, and jazz-tinged songwriter whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with rich, timeless melodies. Inspired by artists like Alice Phoebe Lou, Olivia Dean, and Maggie Rogers, her sound carries an honest warmth and rhythmic ease. After a cross-country move, she’s spent the past two years rooted in San Diego, becoming an active voice in the local music community. With a voice that feels both intimate and expansive, Hailey crafts songs that linger—emotive, melodic, and deeply human. Claire King is a San Diego based singer-songwriter and spoken word performer whose music draws influence from the folk revival of the 1960s and 70s, indie folk, jazz, and soul. Her sound is infused with the characteristics of artists like Jim Croce, Labbi Siffre, the Fleet Foxes, and Norah Jones. With poetic and whimsical lyrics, much of Claire’s music centers around her connection to nature, architecture, and personal experiences in love and mental health. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church: 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors 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: Sensory station in foyer includes single use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Venue runs two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters during the event. There are two reserve rows for folks who use wheelchairs or need extra space for mobility devices (we recommend contacting us to reserve these spaces). Please direct any additional venue accessibility requests to Molly mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least (5) business days prior to the event. There is also a space in the Eventbrite form to disclose/request any accessibility needs - we will do our best to communicate with you in a timely manner regarding accommodations! Photo/Video Consent: Please ask for consent before posting the faces and/or prominent features of artists or audience members online. If someone hasn’t given permission, consider using a blur tool to protect their privacy. While we've previously operated under the assumption that public events imply consent, a thoughtful call-in reminded us that consent must always come first—especially in a time when people’s images can be weaponized. Songwriter Sanctuary is committed to prioritizing consent and will continue to model and encourage this practice in our community. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change Sept. 26 - Joe Summers - Grainne Hunt - Jordy Searcy Oct. 24 - Shea Givens - Anthony Cullins - TBD Dec. 5 - Holiday Edition! - JT Moring - Cara Cormier - David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Songwriter Sanctuary on Instagram

Protests were held across the country Thursday honoring the late John Lewis’s legacy and pushing back against the current administration. Then, imagine growing up in America, going to school and starting a career to find out unexpectedly that you aren’t considered an American citizen. Plus, San Diego News Now has a new host and producer.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing sounds of Chancha Via Circuito at El After Social Club! This event promises to be a night to remember. Argentine Pedro Canales, aka DJ/producer Chancha Via Circuito, is one of the pioneers of the digital cumbia genre: mashed-up, remixed dance-club reinterpretations of Afro-Colombian melodies and rhythms. Despite always having an ear to the dancefloor, Canale's beats are carefully placed within the richly textured sonic landscapes of exotic sounds collected in his travels across South America. Joining him are San Diego's own Cumbia Machin, blending electronic beats with the roots of traditional cumbia for a high-energy live performance, and Divina Jasso, whose soulful voice and genre-defying sound add a powerful and heartfelt layer to the night. Together, they create a dynamic lineup that celebrates the diversity and evolution of Latin American music. Bad Vibes Good Friends on Facebook / Instagram

Jacumbia Fest: Saturday, August 30, 5 p.m. @ Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Featuring: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto • Romperayo • La Diabla • DJ Strange Bouquets & Matt Bozzone Bad Vibes Good Friends and Jacumba Hot Springs proudly present Jacumbia Fest — a one-night-only celebration of Afro-Colombian rhythms, traditional and psychedelic cumbia from Colombia, Mexico and USA. In San Diego's most sacred refuge "Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel". Join us for a powerful night of music and dance featuring the legendary Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto—torchbearers of Colombia’s ancestral gaita and cumbia traditions. Sharing the stage are Bogotá’s experimental groove magicians Romperayo, known for their wild, percussion-driven reinventions of tropical classics, and Tijuana’s own La Diabla, fusing border-town swagger with sultry sonidero energy and vinyl archeologist and BVGF founder DJ Strange Bouquets and DJ Matt Bozzone of Spacehall Sound Machine. Set in the surreal landscape of Jacumba Hot Springs, this desert gathering promises a sonic pilgrimage that spans generations and continents. Come early for a soak, stay late for the music. Doors at 5 p.m. 21+ | Food & Drinks Available | Pool Access Let the rhythms move you under the desert sky. Limited capacity – grab your tickets now. Private Camping & Public Camping Available • proof of ticket includes invitation to camp on local primitive land (limited to 100 spots must register after buying ticket) • campsites are first come first serve • located 6 minutes walking from the Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel & nestled in the cottonwoods adjacent to Jacumba Lake • No hookups • Tent, car, and RV parking approved • Campsites are limited to 1 vehicle per campsite - parking lot adjacent for extra vehicles. • Any dogs must remain on leash at all times, and must be cleaned up. • No amplified music. • No fires or fireworks. • This private property is adjacent to the town of Jacumba Hot Springs, all campers must be respectful of their family homes and their neighbors. • Quiet hours start at 10 p.m. Bad Vibes Good Friends on Facebook / Instagram

Let’s face it - talking about death and dying is still a bit taboo in our culture. But how can you make informed decisions about end-of-life when clear, honest information is so hard to come by? That’s where we come in. Join our panel of end-of-life professionals for a laid-back Q&A session where no question is too basic, or too taboo. We’re here to bring transparency to death care - one real conversation at a time. Our panel of end-of-life experts, includes a licensed funeral director, crematory operator and embalmer, death doulas, death educators, and guides who are passionate about bringing transparency to the funeral profession. We show up with deep respect for our work and the sacredness of death, and we invite you to show up with your curiosity. Have you ever asked yourself? Can I be buried in my backyard? Can I ask a friend to put snacks in my casket before I'm buried? What will I look like a decade after I've been embalmed? What’s the difference between a green burial and a “traditional” burial? What exactly are those ashes in my auntie's urn? Is human composting really a thing and how does it work? This is your chance to get real answers from people who live this work every day. Join us for authentic conversation about the things no one talks about (but should). We will be meeting at South Park Yoga & Wellness and they kindly request that shoes are removed in the meeting space. Thanks so much! Visit: https://www.thedeathnetwork.com/ The Death Network on Facebook / Instagram

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

"Next to Normal," with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including "Best Musical Score" and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, "Next to Normal" was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart. Luminary Arts on Facebook / Instagram

A visit to Kendra Scott can do more than bring you or your loved one a beautiful piece of jewelry — it can help transform a child’s life. By shopping at Kendra Scott in UTC this Saturday, August 9, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., 20% of your purchase will be donated to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a San Diego-based nonprofit that provides no-cost surgeries and medical care to children in need from around the world. Can’t make it to the stores? You can also support by shopping online any-time Saturday, August 9, or Sunday, August 10, using the code GIVEBACK-JQPTR at https://www.kendrascott.com/. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram

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A Night to Remember! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with elegance, excitement, and heart. What to Expect: - Full-course gourmet dinner - Open bar to toast the night - Live performances that will wow you - Dancing the night away - Silent auction & exciting giveaways Make it a night out — and a night in! We’ve secured discounted rooms at the Marriott so you can stay and celebrate stress-free. Location: San Diego Marriott La Jolla Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Dress to impress in your best Black Tie attire! Come support a meaningful cause, connect with amazing people, and celebrate in style. Limited tickets available — reserve yours today! Ticketing Website: https://givebutter.com/dvsdgala2025 Visit: https://dancingveteranssandiego.org/ Dancing Veterans San Diego on Facebook / Instagram