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Grammy-nominated folk musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon has written hundreds of songs and garnered more than his share of accolades. His eclectic catalog of ballads, historical songs, children’s songs, love songs, topical satire, fiddle and hammer dulcimer instruments, and even symphonic works are among the broadest in American folk music. His thirty-six albums have earned six Grammy nominations. With his deep roots in American traditional music, his approach to writing reflects both a simplicity and a layered complexity that creates songs that are always more than they seem. “One of our country’s best songwriters,” said Pete Seeger. www.folkmusic.com/ John McCutcheon on Facebook

This is a Non-Profit 501c3 Organization Fundraising Fashion Show by the Inland Valley Business and Community Foundation and YourTrueness Project where we are showcasing the Butterfly Theme Fashion show and inviting everyone to join the Evening Gown and James Bond Look-alike Competition for fun. This event is part of a 4 day event that is called Fire-Up Live 2025 where we start from Escondido for Speakers to learn from Hollywood Glenn Morshower along with the Founder of TEDX Temecula, Jim McLaughlin and Business Expert, Manny Lopez following the next day with a Mastermind by Steve Matley and a photo shoot by Jennifer Edwards. Then 3rd day is the TedX Temecula event at the Old Town Temecula Theater where Glenn Morshower is one of the Featured Speakers. Last day is the Fire-Up Wings Fashion show at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. General Admission: $47 VIP Tickets: $125 Fire-Up Wings Fashion Show VIP Admission Includes Food and Drink. September 28 @ San Diego Air and Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego

Join a warm, judgment-free leyenkrayz (reading circle) conducted entirely in Yiddish, designed for Intermediate II and Advanced students. Together, we will explore and translate selections from Ezra Korman’s groundbreaking 1928 Chicago anthology Yidishe Dikhterins (“Yiddish Women Poets”). Our focus will be on female poets from Ukraine, including Dine Lipkes, Khane Levin, Mire Khenkin, and Anyuta Pyatigorskaya. Along the way, you’ll deepen your reading fluency, enrich your vocabulary, and discover the life stories behind these remarkable voices. Prerequisites: Solid Yiddish reading skills and a basic working vocabulary are required. When: Wednesdays, January 7 – February 11, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Where: on Zoom Tuition: $180 for all 6 sessions or $30 for a 60-minute online class. Early Bird: $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class (available until Wednesday, December 31st). Students (Upload an ID): $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class. Instructor: Tetyana Yakovleva She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego. Tanya received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019 and since then she has been teaching for YAAANA. Tanya is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) and she sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through yoga and Yiddish. Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram

The Ladies of D&D San Diego, in collaboration with Tavern Tales SD, are excited to announce Back to Ghoul, a spooky, school-themed tabletop roleplaying game fundraiser benefiting The Goblin Guild, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the magic of Dungeons & Dragons to kids and teens. This unique community event will feature 3-hour D&D one-shot adventures, a silent auction with high-value items, and a whimsical “Student Store” where attendees can buy in-game perks to support or challenge the players. Guests will also enjoy a nostalgic “Bougie Brown Bag Lunch,” featuring upgraded classics like sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drinks. All proceeds benefit The Goblin Guild, a San Diego nonprofit (501c3 pending) that uses tabletop gaming to empower youth, teaching creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

In this film, Taylor Lane, an impassioned surfer, creates a functional surfboard with 10,000 littered cigarette butts collected from California beaches. “The Cigarette Surfboard” takes Lane around the world to learn from professional surfers who are working to protect and restore the health of the oceans through science, education, art, business, and political activism. Inspired by this global cast of characters, Lane returns home to California and uses the board to generate uproar on the environmental, human health, and economic impacts of cigarette butts. This immersive documentary gives viewers an up-close experience of the ocean through surfers' eyes to amplify a message of urgency and possibility regarding the well-being of our oceans. A moderated Q&A with Lane and filmmaker Ben Judkins will follow the screening. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the Ciggy Board exhibit and refreshments. A moderated Q&A with Lane and the filmmaker, Ben Judkins, will follow the film, and speaking time will be provided to community partners, starting at 6:45 p.m. Cal State San Marcos on Facebook / Instagram

This public panel discussion is aimed at educating and connecting the campus and North County communities around the protection and restoration of local water bodies. Hosted by CSUSM's new Climate Action and Sustainability Center, the event reflects the center’s mission to foster climate action and sustainability through community partnerships and student engagement. San Diego Coastkeeper's Executive Director Phillip Musegaas and Jack Gilbert of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, key partners in this effort, will contribute regional expertise in water quality and climate resilience, along with CSUSM faculty experts, Professors Shannon Swanson and Elinne Becket, to explore collaborative solutions. Cal State San Marcos on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an evening with Irvin Garcia Real and Alexis Aleman, two UCLA medical students who founded Foos in Medicine, a social media community with more than half a million followers and mission of inspiring people from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their dreams. Garcia Real and Aleman have faced their share of obstacles on the path to medicine, from growing up in low-income, immigrant households to struggling with institutional barriers that underrepresented minorities often face in higher education. Through their signature humor and their advocacy work, these “foos” are committed to inspiring others and increasing representation in medicine, STEM and health care. foosinmedicine on Instagram / TikTok

“Stars, Cars & Guitars” Display Reflects Surfing’s Ascendance as Cultural Touchstone Our “Stars, Cars and Guitars” exhibit demonstrates how, in less than a decade, from the years from 1958 to 1965, surfing related elements came to dominate popular culture forming a lasting effect on California, America and the world at large. From iconic record albums, period surfboards, fashion artifacts, seminal photographic images and memorabilia, visitors will get a clearer sense of why this era is considered the “golden age” of surfing and the surfing lifestyle. This exhibit presents modern surfing’s formative period and is a remembrance of modern surfing’s dawn. It had a defining influence on California’s image and an indelible effect on global culture that is just beginning to be recognized in recent years. From the film Gidget in 1959 to Dick Dales “Let’s Go Trippin’” in 1961 through the “Endless Summer” documentary in 1964, the surf craze had ignited from a swell to a full Tsunami with the peak in 1965 In 1966 boards went short, hair went long, and a golden era evolved into surfing’s next phase. Almost overnight 1967’s Summer of Love and flower power were in full bloom. There is only a very short time left to see this rare and special exhibit. It is open now through Labor and day and then it is being taken down. O it is gone it is gone. For further information, please visit https://surfmuseum.org/ or call (760) 721-6876 contact the museum during operating hours from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Nuestro Camino: First Gen Success Beyond Imposter Syndrome, a powerful and affirming campus event that honors the resilience, wisdom and lived experiences of First-Generation students, staff and faculty. Led by Dr. Yanira Hernandez, a First-Gen Latina therapist, educator and advocate, this two-part experience invites the CSUSM community into courageous conversations about the imposter phenomenon and how it uniquely impacts those navigating intersectional identities. This event includes a working session for faculty and staff, a student panel and an interactive workshop that will guide participants in reclaiming their stories and identities as sources of strength. Together, we’ll challenge limiting narratives, foster healing and build comunidad rooted in visibility and belonging. Come for the knowledge, stay for the connection. Food and refreshments provided. All are welcome.

Join us for a riveting 90-minute dance performance and conversation with the artists that delve deep into the heart of cultural convergence, narrating a story of unity, diversity and shared history through the universal language of dance. This captivating spectacle is an homage to the intricate tapestry of identities that emerged from nearly four centuries of Spanish colonization, weaving together the distinct but interconnected cultures of Mexico, the Philippines and Spain. At the core of "Mestizaje" is the celebration of mestizaje itself—a term that historically signifies the process of cultural and racial mixing between Indigenous peoples of the Americas and Europeans. This performance, however, expands the concept to encapsulate the rich exchange among the three regions, highlighting how each culture has been indelibly shaped by the others. Featuring two San Diego based dance companies: Danzarts and PASACAT