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This weekend in arts and culture in San Diego: Author & Punisher's industrial drone music; a new exhibit on race history at the Museum of Us; clown art at Woo Studios; Vietnamese food and art lessons with Thien Pham; Jessie Montgomery compositions at the Mingei; new work by Maybelle Reynoso and more.

The fees will range from $2.50 per hour to $16 per day. City residents will get a 50% discount compared to nonresidents, and visitors will also have access to a quarterly or annual parking pass.

The San Diego City Council is set Monday to again consider an ordinance to establish metered parking in a portion of Balboa Park, following a discussion last week which sent it back to city staff.

Opening September 25 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. The San Diego History Center, in partnership with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, presents the exhibition "San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods" at our Balboa Park museum. Using augmented reality, oral histories, and archival materials, the exhibition examines how discriminatory policies—including redlining, freeway construction, and gentrification—displaced communities and documents the human impact of that loss. Featured neighborhoods include Julian, City Heights, the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, Chollas View, Southcrest, and MLK Way; the exhibition invites citywide reflection on this often overlooked chapter of our city’s past. Visit: sandiegohistory.org San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the 24th Annual Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K in Balboa Park on Thursday, November 27, 2025. With your support, we will raise crucial funds to feed the homeless through Father Joe’s Villages’ meal program. Join us for the 2025 Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, San Diego’s original and longest-standing event dedicated to this cause. Together, we can give back to our community and make a lasting impact on those in need! Visit: Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5k Father Joe's Villages on Instagram and Facebook

Join thousands of San Diegans at Balboa Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025 for Walk4ALZ, the region’s largest annual fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care and research, hosted by Alzheimer’s San Diego. The 2.75-mile walk begins at 8 a.m. (festival area opens at 6:30 a.m., opening ceremony at 7:45 a.m.) and raises critical funds to support the 100,000 local people living with dementia and their caregivers. Registration is free, and every dollar raised stays in San Diego County to provide support groups, caregiver resources, educational classes, and research funding. Participants can register individually or as part of a team, and anyone outside San Diego can also join virtually by walking “anytime, anywhere” that weekend. Alzheimer's San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join San Diego Climate Week and BikeSD for an exciting evening at the Mingei International Museum in beautiful Balboa Park to celebrate the launch of San Diego Climate Week! This community-focused event will spotlight the importance of clean air and feature a panel of local leaders dedicated to ensuring all San Diegans can breathe safely. Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks while connecting with fellow advocates for change. This event will commence with a community bike ride led by Bike SD starting at Trolley Barn Park, to Bird Park and down the Pershing Drive Bike Way, taking 6th Avenue up to the Park. Leave your bike at the Bike Valet provided by BikeSD. Cycling is highly encouraged but not required to attend. Those who walk, bike or take transit to the event will be entered in a raffle for a free electric bike! Schedule: 5 p.m. – Meet at starting point ( Trolley Barn in North Park) 5:30–6:15 p.m. – Community Climate Bike Ride 6:15–6:45 p.m. – Roll into Balboa Park, sunset snacks and beverages (sunset at 6:33 p.m.) 6:45–7 p.m. – Welcome remarks 7–7:45 p.m. – Panel discussion: Clean Air for All 7:45–8 p.m. – Q&A 8 p.m. – Ride out Don't miss this opportunity to kick off San Diego Climate Week with an engaging and inspiring event that combines physical activity, environmental awareness, and community connection. RSVP today and join us in creating a more sustainable and healthier future for all! By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties. To check out more San Diego Climate Week events, visit: https://lu.ma/sdclimateweek. San Diego Climate Week on LinkedIn / Instagram

Join us for the launch of an exciting new tradition at the WorldBeat Cultural Center! The Community Market is your monthly destination for culture, creativity, and connection—happening every second Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in beautiful Balboa Park. Enjoy: - Delicious local food - Unique vendors and artisans - Uplifting music and community vibes Hosted by @communitymarket_worldbeat, this vibrant gathering is more than just a market—it’s a celebration of community spirit and cultural expression. Come shop, eat, dance, and support local talent in a space dedicated to unity and creativity.

Mexican Independence Day Celebration Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Globe's outdoor Copley Plaza Enjoy an exciting lineup of local artists and cultural offerings including performances by Mariachi Continental SD, DanzArts, Radical Ensamble, Tato Monraz and Ricardo Arredondo, Música del Barrio, and Los Charros de Rancho del Sol de San Ysidro. We are honored to celebrate this event with the Mexican Consulate in San Diego with a special guest appearance of Ambassador Alicia Kerber, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego, to commemorate this day by reciting “El Grito”, followed by a sing-along of the National Anthem. Hosts include Rudy Acosta and Myrel Soto. AXIS is produced by Family and Cross-cultural Programs Manager Valeria Vega. Schedule: 10:45 a.m.: Música del Barrio pre-show music 11:00 a.m.: Welcome with hosts Rudy Acosta and Myrel Soto11:05 a.m.: Mariachi Continental SD music performance #1 11:22 a.m.: DanzArts folklorico dance performance #1 11:34 a.m.: Radican Ensamble choir/music performance 12:00 p.m.: Los Charros de Rancho del Sol de San Ysidro live music and charro dance performance 12:16 p.m.: Música del Barrio DJ set and dance break 12:27 p.m.: Tato Monraz and Ricardo Arredondo live music performance 12:43 p.m. DanzArts folklorico dance performance #2 12:57 p.m.: “El Grito” with special guest appearance of Ambassador Alicia Kerber, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego1:07 p.m.: Mariachi Continental SD music performance #2 1:17 p.m.: DanzArts folklorico dance performance #3 1:25 p.m.: Música del Barrio DJ Set 1:30 p.m. Event ends _____________________________________ Celebración de la Independencia de México Sábado 13 de septiembre de 2025 11:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. Plaza Copley en el teatro Old Globe, ubicado en Parque Balboa La serie de eventos AXIS presenta la Celebración de la Independencia de México, con una emocionante cartelera de artistas locales y ofertas culturales incluyendo a Mariachi Continental SD, DanzArts, Radical Ensamble, Tato Monraz y Ricardo Arredondo, Música del Barrio, y Los Charros de Rancho del Sol de San Ysidro. Con la participación especial de la Embajadora Alicia Kerber, Cónsul General de México en San Diego, quién recitará “El Grito” seguido de un canto del Himno Nacional. Los maestros de ceremonias incluyen a Rudy Acosta y Myrel Soto. AXIS es producido por Valeria Vega, Coordinadora de programas familiares y culturales. Programa: 10:45 a.m.: Música del Barrio pre-show music 11:00 a.m.: Welcome with hosts Rudy Acosta and Myrel Soto11:05 a.m.: Mariachi Continental SD music performance #1 11:22 a.m.: DanzArts folklorico dance performance #1 11:34 a.m.: Radican Ensamble choir/music performance 12:00 p.m.: Los Charros de Rancho del Sol de San Ysidro live music and charro dance performance 12:16 p.m.: Música del Barrio DJ set and dance break 12:27 p.m.: Tato Monraz and Ricardo Arredondo live music performance 12:43 p.m. DanzArts folklorico dance performance #2 12:57 p.m.: “El Grito” with special guest appearance of Ambassador Alicia Kerber, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego1:07 p.m.: Mariachi Continental SD music performance #2 1:17 p.m.: DanzArts folklorico dance performance #3 1:25 p.m.: Música del Barrio DJ Set 1:30 p.m. Event ends The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego History Center in Balboa Park will Thursday celebrate the public opening of its Center for Women's History, described as "a new hub for research, exhibitions, preservation and education dedicated to the stories and impact of women in the San Diego region."