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Put down your phone, and kick up your heels! Contra dance is a living American tradition, easy and very social (you'll dance with different partners, and with everyone up and down the line). Come at 7 p.m. for a lesson in the basics. The caller teaches and guides each dance. If you can walk, you can dance! Come alone or bring a friend, wear what you like (with comfortable shoes), and dance whichever role you like, gender-neutral. We'll have different callers each date, with different local musicians, including nationally-known fiddler Audrey Jaber. Please see https://sdfolkheritage.org/contradance for more information.

The North Park Film Festival runs through August 30, 2026, featuring mostly free, community-based independent screenings across local neighborhood venues. 8/14 - Golden - Red Bront 8/16 - Abstract - Verbatim 8/18 - Music Video - Blind Lady 8/21 - Morricone Youth - GG 8/23 - Rose - DGC 8/30 - Kasher - DGC Friday, Aug. 14: The Golden Ghost Shorts block at Red Brontosaurus Records (3044 North Park Way). Doors at 7:00 PM. (Free) Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.: Abstract Truths and Weird Wonders (avant-garde sci-fi, documentary, and animation shorts) at Verbatim Books. Doors at 7:00 PM, films at 7:15 PM. (Free) Tuesday, Aug. 18: Music video block screening at Blind Lady Ale House. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. (Free) Friday, August 21: La Planéte Sauvage with a live score by Morricone Youth at The Golden Ghost DIY art space. (Tickets $15) Sunday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. Selected Shorts of Aaron Rose (curated 90-minute program presented by Digital Gym Cinema) North Park Film Festival on Instagram

Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed new carbon market rules that could drastically shrink the state’s funding for climate projects, threatening the spending deal he struck with legislators last year. Senate Democrats aren’t having it.

Don’t miss San Diego’s best open-air market. Come hungry for pizza, burgers, BBQ, donuts, tacos, sushi, noodles, cookies and so much more. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available. North Park Sustainable Market Saturday, September 12 | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego, CA 92104 In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. • Live DJs • Games • Family-Friendly • Dogs Welcome Vendors are set up on both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave and on 29th St. This is a rain-or-shine event. Free street parking nearby and a paid parking garage on-site. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com/ Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Some of San Diego's favorite food vendors will be on hand serving a variety of mobile cuisine. Come grab a meal and celebrate Summer at our local farm! Enjoy delicious food for purchase, live music, kids activities and more! Participating Food Vendors: • Meche's Fish Tacos (Enjoy tacos and burritos with fish, carne asada or marinated pork and more options too!) • Little Thai Cottage (Authentic Thai Cuisine) • Drippin Kitchen (Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Killer Sandwiches) • MabuHI (Filipino x Hawaiian cuisine) • Big City Dogz (Gourmet Hot Dogs) • Mariposa Ice Cream (Handcrafted Ice Cream) • Kung Fu Tea (Refreshing Bubble Tea) • The YellowBrick Bakery (Sourdough Bread & Sweets Micro Bakery) • Margies Shuck Wagon (Giant Stuffed Baked Potatoes) Experience a summer evening with Live Music with The Smokin Guns at the farm from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.! Kids Fun from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Prices vary for each activity.) • Pony Rides • Face Painting & Airbrush • Inflatable Slide • Bounce House • Crafts • Bates Farm Zoo Admission and parking are free. Visit: https://batesnutfarm.biz/blogs/events/summer-food-festival-august Bates Nut Farm on Facebook / Instagram

The girls are taking over San Diego playing your favorite anthems + more What is Cozy Girls? If you love to sing your heart out with your besties - you're in the right place. Cozy Worldwide is doing it for the girls - a celebration of women and music that you grew up listening to! Featuring DJs spinning your favorite female anthems all night! Please note - all sales are final, no refunds. Cozy Worldwide on Instagram

Join Classics 4 Kids this fall for an inspiring afternoon celebrating our commitment to making music education accessible to students throughout San Diego County. The 2026 Gala will feature live music, wine bingo, a silent auction, inspiring performances, and more, while honoring community leaders who have helped make a difference. Featuring: - The Mission Bay High School Preservationists Jazz Band - Sharon Katz, singer/songwriter and Nelson Mandela’s First Musical Ambassador - Christian Gonzalez, violinist - Remarks from San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe Join us and help ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy, creativity, and lifelong impact of music education. Classics 4 Kids on Facebook / Instagram

Dive into Circa, where the meticulous intellect of Johann Sebastian Bach’s "The Art of Fugue" meets the breathtaking physicality of contemporary acrobatics. Eight acrobats will be joined by Vitaly Starikov—2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Silver Medalist—in a celebration of human potential, pushing the limits of both mind and body. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Do you love jazz-pop artist Laufey? Did you know that she leads a book club? Well, now you can be a part of the Lauver book club community! Each session, be prepared to come ready to discuss one of Laufey’s picks––typically fiction with a whimsical bent. We’ll identify craft elements we love and discuss implementing those components in our own practices. This group will discuss one book per session, and will meet once every two months. Our first book will be "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahirim, which we will discuss on August 5. The book is available at this link on Amazon, but we appreciate if you obtain it through your local book store or borrow it from your local library. Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at the St. John of the Cross Lemon Fest in Lemon Grove! Enjoy kids games, live music & multi-cultural food. Free entry! The St. John of the Cross Lemon Fest is an annual community gathering held every September in Lemon Grove, California. Here is a summary of what defines the event: Purpose: It serves as a major annual fundraiser for St. John of the Cross Catholic Church and School, supporting parish ministries, school operations, and facility maintenance. Cultural Food: A defining highlight is its diverse food booths created by parishioners, featuring popular dishes like street tacos and crispy Filipino lumpia. Entertainment & Attractions: The festival includes classic mid-way games, a beer garden, live musical acts, stage performances, and prize raffles and a silent auction throughout the weekend. Community Spirit: Admission and live entertainment are free to the public, drawing families from across Lemon Grove and the East County area. Visit: https://www.sjcparishlg.org/ St. John of the Cross Parish, Lemon Grove on Facebook