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¡Hola! Join us on October 3, for "¡HOLA OLA!" Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Celebrate our vibrant border town spirit and la vida fronteriza with a night of limitless creative expression. Sign-ups begin 6–6:30 p.m., with the show kicking off at 7 p.m. and running until about 9–9:30 p.m. Each performer enjoys a four-minute spotlight to share their poetry, music, comedy, literature, or any creative art form in our warm, inclusive space that honors both English and Spanish. Our fabulous host, Lucia (@luzzyluce), will keep the energy high and the vibes vibrant, as our stage welcomes every unique voice. Bring your talent, quirks, and bilingual brilliance. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! This free event welcomes everyone in our vibrant, inclusive border town space—celebrating la vida fronteriza in a seamless blend of English and Spanish. _________________________ ¡Hola! Acompañanos el 3 de octubre de 2025 para "¡HOLA OLA!" Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase en el Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Las inscripciones son de 6 a 6:30 p.m. y el show comienza a las 7 p.m. Cada acto tiene un centro de atención de quatro minutos para compartir su poesía, música, comedia, o cualquier expresión creativa. Nuestra moderadora, Lucía (@luzzyluce), guiará la diversión. Este evento gratuito da la bienvenida a todo el mundo en nuestro vibrante e inclusivo espacio de nuestra ciudad fronteriza, celebrando la vida fronteriza en una mezcla perfecta de inglés y español. Trae tu talento, tus peculiaridades y tu brillantez bilingüe a nuestro escenario. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram

Free Art Classes for Teens (13–18 years old) Free Teen Art is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. Jean Krumbein embraces all aspects of drawing. An artist, teacher, and model,; she is a guest artist/figure-drawing instructor for the Canyon Crest Academy EVA Conservatory program and Founder of the Encinitas Library Figure Drawing Group. A New York transplant, Jean studied at the Huntington Fine Arts League, Friends World College, and the Art Students League. She teaches at art retreats and workshops in Southern California, specializing in life drawing, portrait, and still-life drawing classes for adults and teens. Her work has been shown in many group and solo shows in San Diego and New York.  Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Open Studio at the Athenaeum Art Center invites local printmakers and artists to utilize the equipment and space in the printmaking studio. Prior knowledge in printmaking and equipment familiarity is required as open studio time is not for learning a new printmaking process or one on one lessons. The Athenaeum Art Center offers printmaking courses throughout the year for those wanting to learn a new craft or wanting to enhance their art practice. Open Studio is free for everyone. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Spend time at Comic-Con Museum after hours! Come explore all three levels of exhibits and enjoy food and drinks in the lobby (for purchase). Whether it’s your first visit or your 100th, come experience something new at this special night-at-the-museum event. Members are free, but must log in to register and reserve their space. Regular museum admission. Food and beverage available for purchase. Activities and prize drawings included. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram / X

Con cada día que pasa del cierre del gobierno, cientos de miles de empleados federales suspendidos o trabajando sin paga enfrentan una creciente presión financiera. Y ahora se enfrentan a una nueva incertidumbre con los despidos prometidos por la administración Trump.

Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming.

A fan caught Cal Raleigh's history-making 60th home run ball. He promptly turned the valuable memento over to 12-year-old Marcus Ruelos.

Celebrate the season at the 2nd Annual Family Fall Festival in La Jolla! Families can enjoy pony rides, wagon rides, a petting zoo, carnival games, pumpkin painting, a photo booth, and the always-popular pie walk. Live music from Cuts DJ Academy and delicious food and treats add to the fun. This community celebration is the perfect way for families to spend time together and make lasting memories. Shoreline Community Services: Website / Facebook / Instagram

About the speaker: Alex Villafuerte (he/him) is the Executive Director of Pacific Arts Movement, home of the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF), now in its 26th year as one of the largest showcases of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America. A Filipino American executive with nearly a decade of nonprofit and community leadership, Alex has advanced cultural equity through film, coalition-building, and advocacy for underrepresented communities. Since becoming Executive Director in 2023, Alex has overseen the organization’s 25th anniversary celebrations, launched new community access programs such as free tickets for high school-aged youth and younger, and deepened partnerships across Southern California’s arts and cultural sectors. Under his leadership, Pac Arts continues to present hundreds of films annually, nurture the next generation of filmmakers through Reel Voices, and bring global stories to local audiences. Beyond Pac Arts, Alex is co-chair and a founding member of the San Diego API Coalition, convening more than 50 AA & NHPI-serving organizations to foster collaboration and capacity-building across the region. His career has included leadership roles with San Diego Pride, the Asian Business Association San Diego, and NQAPIA, where he has championed intersectional communities and amplified underrepresented voices. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Diversionary Theatre and on the Trustee Advisory Council for the San Diego Community College District. Born in Oʻahu and raised in San Diego, Alex is a proud graduate of Morse High School and San Diego State University, where he earned a B.A. in Economics. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Native American Heritage Festival is a free, vibrant community event full of family-friendly entertainment and activities for all ages to enjoy. Music, movement, food, storytelling and art are on full display through a packed lineup of shows, hands-on cultural and art booths, food vendors and more. Hosted by the Native Youth Foundation, the inaugural Native American Heritage Festival is bringing together tribes across Southern California to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day and celebrate Native voices that are bolstering creativity and connection in the community. RUN OF SHOW: 10–10:15 a.m. – Opening prayer with Raymond Belardes III 10:15–10:30 a.m. – Escondido Mayor Dane White 10:30–10:50 a.m. – San Pasqual Bird Singers 10:50–11:10 a.m. – Kumeyaay Boogie 11:10–11:30 a.m. – Campo Bird Singers 11:30–11:50 a.m. – Hip-hop artist: Blue Eagle Music (Viejas) 11:50 a.m.–12 p.m. – Hip Hop Youth 12–12:20 p.m. – Rez Runner 12:20–12:35 p.m. – ITS Dreamcatcher Cheerleaders 12:35–12:50 p.m. – Awards with Mayor Jim Desmond & City of Escondido 12:50–1 p.m. – Laurie Gonzalez Rincon Tribal Council 1–1:15 p.m. – La Jolla Generations 1:15–1:30 p.m. – Bud with Cupa Culture Center 1:30–2 p.m. – STAR Powwow Dancers 2–2:15 p.m. – Siyowin speaking on MMIP 2:15–2:35 p.m. – Kupa Song & Dance 2:35–3:15 p.m. – Wyley & Wynter Clay 3:15–4 p.m. – Tracy Lee Nelson & The Native Blues Band 4–5 p.m. – Native youth fashion show with Native Nexus Future Leaders, House of Birds, Worn and Reborn, Native Fits, Paipa, Tiffany Wolfe & Rebekah Jarvey Native Youth Foundation on Facebook / Instagram