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It's exactly what it sounds like. Celebrate our 150th birthday at the Big Block Party! Enjoy free admission to the Museum all day. Donations are appreciated as part of our Giving Day! Our birthday wish is for 150 friends like you to help us raise $50,000 on Giving Day, October 19. You can donate online here, and there will also be opportunities to donate in person at the Block Party. Join us on the South steps—near the fountain—for a proclamation from Mayor Todd Gloria at 9:30 AM to kick off the Block Party. Get the deal of a century and enjoy 50% off membership, onsite only. The littles can play interactive games and activities in our new Nature Trail with some community partners from San Diego Canyonlands, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Earth Discovery Institute, and more. Get a first look at our new 8,000-square-foot Paleontology Center and the new collections exhibition being built in the basement. Walk through 150 years of our history in our Library and check out historical photographs, specimens, and more. Meet and learn from our scientists. See our newest film, T. REX, for just $5 per person. Snack on food from our new cafe vendor, The Craft Taco, and explore our new retail store partner, Gold Leaf. Pop up to our rooftop bar for a cocktail and the best views of Balboa Park. Visit with our Balboa Park neighbors from the San Diego Railroad Museum, Balboa Art Conservation Center, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Forever Balboa Park, House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, the San Diego History Center, and the Fleet Science Center. And more from the Anza-Borrego Foundation, Barona Cultural Center & Museum, Botanical Community Development Initiatives, Coronado Public Library, Des Border, Endangered Concepts, Fauna del Noroeste, Friends of Famosa Slough, Friends of Rose Creek, I Love A Clean San Diego, Lakeside's River Park Conservancy, National Marine Mammal Foundation, Queer Science Society, San Diego 350, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego River Park Foundation, San Diego Tracking Team, Terra Peninsular, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Turgid Succulents, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Related links: San Diego Natural History Museum: website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook

The pop culture convention has officially returned. How are things looking this year? Plus, a dive into Afrofuturism at the convention. And finally, how one animator is telling Filipino stories through his art.

The new Apple TV+ doc explores South Korea's haenyeo.

While Food and Drug Administration inspectors who make sure food and drugs meet quality standards were spared in recent cuts, key support staffers were dismissed.

President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession.

The arts residency program is back after a pandemic pause, and the concert series continues.

Get ready for a musical adventure with three amazing string musicians from the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra, aligned with CA Arts Standards. Dive into the magical world of violin, viola, and cello as we explore the parts of music like melody, harmony, and rhythm, all while having a blast. Discover how these awesome instruments can create landscapes of emotion and excitement, just like in your favorite movies and stories. After the show, ask our musicians all your burning questions about being a professional performing artist and try out some instruments. Have fun getting inspired and discovering your own musical superpowers! ALL AGES WELCOME 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Program 11 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Instrument Petting Zoo Hosted by Conductor Dana Zimbric, Classics 4 Kids Note: The Chula Vista Library – Otay Ranch Branch is located in Otay Ranch Town Center (next to The Gent’s Corner Hair Cuts & Shaves and The Barking Spot). Thanks to the City of Chula Vista Performing & Visual Arts Grant for funding this program. Visit: Free Family Concert: Super String Trio Classics 4 Kids on Instagram and Facebook

Gallery reception for "Bird Singers" at City Gallery at San Diego City College. City Gallery is a space for exploring art across all media and genres. The gallery showcases work that reflects the experiences and issues of the world in which we all live today. Located in the heart of City College and downtown San Diego, City Gallery is uniquely situated within San Diego's cultural and civic centre. It provides City College's diverse local student population access to art through innovative exhibitions, community collaborations, workshops and lectures. The gallery engages and inspires the academic population and surrounding San Diego community. Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Noon - 4 p.m. and by appointment Email citygallery@sdccd.edu to schedule gallery visit outside of regular hours Parking: Free parking is available in staff lot 8 on C St & 14 St for receptions and special events. During regular gallery hours visitors can park in staff Lot 8, but only in the designated visitor spaces, time limit is one hour. Metered and free street parking is also available on the surrounding blocks. ADA accessible parking is available at Lot 300 below the AH building, take the elevator to the gallery on the 3rd floor. City Gallery on Facebook

John Cena could become WWE's most decorated world champion ever at WrestleMania this weekend. If he does it, it'll be as the bad guy – a role Cena hasn't played for most of his wrestling career.

Macy's is promising its largest Thanksgiving Day parade yet, exactly 100 years after the tradition first started. Here's a look at what to expect and how to watch.