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Opening Sept. 10 at Bread and Salt is "Middle," a solo exhibition of works by San Diego-based artist Yasmine Kasem. Reception: Sept. 10 from 5-8 p.m. during Barrio Art Crawl. About the artist: Yasmine Kasem is a multi-diciplinary artist creating works that focus on the perception of identity, navigating hybridity, reflections of personal history and remarks on social stigma. Related links: Bread and Salt website Bread and Salt on Instagram

We’re excited to host the San Diego community for our first 5K Run and All-Wheels Welcome Cruise. The course begins in the heart of Belmont Park opening up to iconic beachside views as you make your way up and down the Mission Beach Boardwalk. Post event, be sure to check out our Health and Wellness Village with a variety of food, beverages, vendors, and products from our partners. Participants will receive a t-shirt, a swag bag, complimentary drink ticket, and a wristband that grants access to all the rides and attractions at Belmont Park! Registration is open, so log on, register, and get ready to join us at San Diego's premier Amusement Park for a day full of fitness and fun! REGISTER NOW View this event on Facebook

Come to Downtown Chula Vista to partake in a traditional Mexican celebration, Día De Los Muertos, which honors loved ones who have passed with dancing, singing and enjoying food on Saturday, October 29 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.. in the heart of Chula Vista. Those who choose to honor a loved one are invited to bring a copy of their photo to place on the 12-foot community altar at the corner of Third and Davidson. Guests are encouraged to dress up as Catrínas and Catrínes and snap a photo at one of the many cool photo stands hosted by the Downtown Chula Vista Association. The most creative look will also take home a fun prize! In addition, kids will enjoy fun games and activities like sugar skull decorating and collecting goodies from local businesses as well as a special screening of Pixar’s "COCO" at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Park. This year’s celebration will include a Catrínas and Catrínes ensemble competition. Categories include 12 & Under ($150 cash prize), Best Catrin ($250 cash prize), Best Catrina ($250 cash prize) & Best Couple ($500 cash prize). The event will also feature an altar building contest with three different categories and the winners of each category will take home a $500 cash prize, while the overall winner will take home a $1,000 cash prize. More information on the contest can be found here. Come celebrate with the family at this year’s Día de los Muertos in Downtown Chula Vista! Visit: https://thirdavenuevillage.com/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/

Over 2000 English words and phrases owe their origins to Shakespeare. His writing is so "baked in" to the English language that many of us quote him daily without knowing it. We cannot possibly cover them all in a single day, but we're sure gonna try! Come see all your favorites in their original context: "To be or not to be," "Wherefore art thou Romeo?," "Friends, Romans, countrymen— lend me your ears," "All the world's a stage," and many more. For dedicated Bard-hounds or simply lovers of the English language, it's an event not to be missed! Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m. Free Admission Bring Your Beach Chair or Blanket Liberty Station at Dewey Rd, between Rosecrans and Truxton Visit: https://www.pointlomaplayhouse.com/

One of the nation’s leading veteran service organizations, Travis Manion Foundation, will host the San Diego 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race this weekend. The annual race series unites the nation to remember the lives lost on September 11th and in the wars since, while honoring veterans, military, and first responders who serve our country and our communities. Now in its 15th year, 9/11 Heroes Runs will take place in more than 90 locations, both in-person and virtually, and is expected to draw over 60,000 participants worldwide. Through the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Runs, communities come together to run, walk or ruck, not just to honor the fallen, but to continue the legacies of character, leadership, and service that they left behind. At its heart, the 9/11 Heroes Run is a personal commitment to never forget the heroes of that day. Walk-up registration is available or participants can visit at 911heroesrun.org to register for more information on TMF, visit www.TravisManion.org. REGISTER NOW Travis Manion Foundation on Facebook + Instagram + @TMFoundation on Twitter

Notable artwork on view in town this month, featuring: Panca, Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley, Neil Kendricks, Ellis Duc Luu and the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Tribal Community with Hans Baumann

The history of the mission is complex and it is still on a healing journey.

Mayor Todd Gloria has pushed hard for the ordinance — written by City Councilman Stephen Whitburn — in recent weeks, urging citizens to sign a petition and speaking on the issue at news conferences.

Volunteers, donations and financial support for Tijuana migrant shelters dried up during the pandemic. Now some operators say they are close to shutting down.

Thursday, March 20 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Monday, March 24 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Take a horse ride through the La Mission area between Rosarito and Ensenada in Mexico. We get to see trees and beach on this scenic adventure, and end things with some tacos and drinks. Next we head out a bit off the beaten path to a restaurant called Mariscos el Cata.