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On the third Thursday of every month, the Museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Third Thursday admission. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego is now funding an additional 160 shelter beds for women and children experiencing homelessness at Rachel’s Promise, a downtown shelter.

Are you a fresh addition to our community? Come join us for our New Member Welcome! It's a fantastic chance to enjoy complimentary refreshments, meet both new and long-standing members, discover volunteer prospects, and indulge in a private docent tour of our ongoing exhibitions. If you can't make it this time, watch out for future New Member Welcome events on our calendar. Whether you've been a member for a week or a year, we're thrilled to have you join us and embrace a stronger sense of belonging. If you have any questions, please email Katelyn Johnson, Membership Manager. Ticket Prices: Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Dance Theatre of Harlem is reviving its landmark 1982 production of Firebird under the helm of artistic director Robert Garland.

Families looking to squeeze in one more summer camping getaway can spend Labor Day Weekend along the shores of Mission Bay. Campland on the Bay and Mission Bay RV Resort will welcome campers September 4–7, 2026, for a long weekend of waterfront camping, live entertainment, outdoor recreation and family-friendly activities. Campsites are still available at both resorts for the holiday weekend. Labor Day festivities at Campland on the Bay will include the continuation of Campland Rocks, the resort’s popular summer concert series. West of 5 will bring classic and current rock to the Central Park stage on Friday, September 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and camping chairs to enjoy live music beneath the stars, with food and drinks available nearby from the Campland Cantina. On Saturday, September 5, families can tee off during a pop-up mini golf experience from Noon to 3 p.m. The colorful, interactive activity offers a fun addition to the holiday weekend and a strong visual opportunity for broadcast coverage. Throughout the weekend, Campland’s activities calendar will feature a rotating lineup of all-ages programming, including arts and crafts, dodgeball, GaGa ball, soccer, yoga and friendly competitions. Guests can also make the most of Campland’s waterfront setting with water sports and bike rentals, heated pools and spas, sports courts, playgrounds, a skate park, a game room and additional resort amenities. To close out the night, campers can head to Central Park for EDM Night. Just across the Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge, Mission Bay RV Resort offers campers a more relaxed waterfront setting overlooking De Anza Cove. Campers staying at Mission Bay RV Resort receive complimentary access to amenities and activities at nearby sister property Campland on the Bay, allowing families to enjoy Campland’s holiday entertainment and recreation while returning to the quieter atmosphere of Mission Bay RV Resort. Families don't need to own an RV to experience a Mission Bay camping getaway. In addition to both resorts' tent camping options, local RV rental partners can deliver and set up fully equipped RVs directly at reserved campsites. The service makes it easy for first-time campers and families without an RV to experience camping on Mission Bay without the investment or logistics of owning and transporting a recreational vehicle. Whether spending the morning by the water, joining an afternoon activity, listening to live music beneath the stars, or simply relaxing together at the campsite, the holiday weekend offers families an easy way to enjoy one final summer escape before fall routines take over. LABOR DAY WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS September 4 | 7–9 p.m. – Campland Rocks featuring West of 5 September 5 | Noon–3 p.m. – Pop-Up Mini Golf, 7-9 p.m. - EDM Night September 4–7 – Family games, sports, arts and crafts, recreation programming and waterfront activities Programming, pricing, and availability are subject to change. Guests are encouraged to review the current activities calendar. Campsites are still available at both Campland on the Bay and Mission Bay RV Resort for Labor Day Weekend. For Campland on the Bay reservations and information, call (858) 581-4260 or visit Campland.com. To reserve a stay at Mission Bay RV Resort, call (858) 270-4300 or visit MissionBayRVResort.com. Web: www.Campland.com Phone: (858) 581-4260 Address: 2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 Facebook: facebook.com/Campland Instagram: @CamplandUSA Mission Bay RV Resort™, proudly recognized as the San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Best of San Diego, 2024” Best Staycation Location, is the ideal basecamp to relax and explore the beautiful city. Overlooking the tranquil shores of De Anza Cove, scenic RV sites are steps from the sandy, public beach and calm, waveless waters. Mission Bay RV Resort offers showers, restrooms, laundry facilities, full hook-ups and a newly renovated pool and clubhouse with complimentary access to additional resort amenities and activities at nearby sister property, Campland on the Bay. Mission Bay RV Resort recently unveiled 147 new premium-sized campsites on the northern end of De Anza Cove. Web: www.MissionBayRVResort.com Phone: (858) 270-4300 Address: 2727 De Anza Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 Facebook: facebook.com/MissionBayRVResort Instagram: @MissionBayRVResort

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. Food Paintings What’s better than food AND painting? At this workshop, you’ll create a visual delight in paint using heavy-bodied pigments and modeling paste. Food items will be provided not only as inspiration for your artwork but to be eaten as well! This one is sure to sell out fast. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $50 Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Just in time for Halloween, NPR correspondent Brian Mann caught 'The Shining' on the big screen — and it changed how he understood the movie.

Midday Edition broadcasts live from the first day of Comic-Con. We walk you through what you can expect, dive into the meaning behind some of your favorite stories and give you an inside perspective on what it is like to be a voice actor.

Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country's leading baroque ensembles, opens its 2026–27 season with Salzburg Connections, pairing two towering figures of the Salzburg musical world: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Michael Haydn. Best known for the luminous "Laudate Dominum," Mozart's "Vesperae solennes de confessore," K. 339, exemplifies a devotional radiance, while Michael Haydn's Requiem in C minor, "Missa pro defuncto Archiepiscopo Sigismundo," MH 155, embodies an expressive intensity. Together, they present a compelling contrast of elegance and emotional gravity. The program closes with Mozart's beloved "Ave verum corpus," K. 618. Repertoire Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — "Vesperae solennes de confessore," K. 339 Michael Haydn — Requiem in C minor, "Missa pro defuncto Archiepiscopo Sigismundo," MH 155 Mozart — "Ave verum corpus," K. 618 Soloists Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano James Reese, tenor Tyler Duncan, baritone Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7 p.m. | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center | 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 Sunday, October 18, 2026, 4 p.m. | All Souls' Episcopal Church | 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Four-day fall celebration features gourd art, workshops, demonstrations, vendors, cultural performances and family activities The California Gourd Society (CGS), in partnership with Welburn Gourd Farm, will present the 2026 Southern California Gourd Competition and Raffle during Welburn’s Gourd Art & Harvest Days, September 24–27, 2026. The four-day event will celebrate creativity, community and the harvest season with gourd art classes, artist demonstrations, local vendors, cultural activities, music and family-friendly fun. Visitors can also enjoy U-Pick pumpkins and sunflowers at the farm. The schedule includes: Thursday, September 24: Preregistered art workshops Friday, September 25: Workshops, CGS Gourd Art Competition People’s Choice voting Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Artist and local-vendor marketplace, gourd art demonstrations, competition voting and awards, cultural workshops and performances, and pumpkin and flower shopping Saturday, 4–6 p.m.: Advance tickets required Sunday, September 27: Half-day art classes Advance registration is required for workshops and certain ticketed activities. The complete schedule, class information and tickets are available at welburngourdfarm.com/pages/2026-gahd. Welburn Gourd Farm is located at 40635 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, California 92028, approximately 25 minutes north of central Fallbrook. Known for its sustainably grown, thick-shelled gourds, the farm carefully harvests and hand-selects gourds for artists, crafters, musicians and decorators. Directions are available at WelburnGourdFarm.com. Founded in 1997, the California Gourd Society brings together artists, farmers, gardeners, educators, crafters and gourd enthusiasts who share an appreciation for hard-shelled gourds. A state chapter of the American Gourd Society, CGS supports education, creativity and charitable activities through 12 regional groups and a monthly online group. The organization has approximately 225 members throughout California. Debra Zimmerman California Gourd Society dzgourd@gmail.com Welburn Gourd Farm on Facebook/ Instagram