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The Sunset Cliffs Auto Show returns to Ocean Beach the weekend after Labor Day with classic and custom cars, live music from the Sandollar Band and The Juke$ Band, food trucks, and local vendors. The day kicks off with the OB Pancake Breakfast and includes a Kids Zone with Power Wheels Races, a Hot Wheels Derby, a 3-Point Competition, and Gulls Hockey for local residents, plus raffles with prizes worth more than $700 and dog adoptions on-site. The show wraps up with an Awards Ceremony, merch for sale, and a VIP Party. After the show, the fun continues with Ocean Beach after-parties and community booths. Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association on Facebook / Instagram

New to Mahjong? Start here. This three-hour beginner workshop at AR Workshop Coronado covers everything you need to sit down and play American Mahjong with confidence. You will learn tile recognition, game setup, how to read the National Mah Jongg League card, gameplay fundamentals, and strategies for building winning hands, followed by guided beginner gameplay so you can practice what you have learned. Your registration includes a Mahjong 101 lesson packet and the 2026 Official National Mah Jongg League card. No experience necessary. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Four sessions are offered in September at different times of day. Choose the date that suits you at arworkshop.com/coronado. Advance registration required; minimum of four guests. AR Workshop Coronado on Facebook / Instagram

Drop in for a relaxed session of American Mahjong at AR Workshop Coronado. Open Play is casual and self-guided, for players who already know the game and want table time with other local enthusiasts. Bring your own set or borrow one of ours. This is not an instructional session, so no lessons or strategy coaching are provided, just good company and plenty of play. Four sessions are offered in September, including morning, midday and evening options. Choose the date that suits you at arworkshop.com/coronado. Advance registration required; minimum of four players. AR Workshop Coronado on Facebook / Instagram

Know the basics but want more confidence at the table? Guided Play is a two-hour session for players who have already learned American Mahjong and are ready to put it into practice. You will play complete games with an instructor on hand for strategy tips and real-time coaching, in a fun, encouraging, judgment-free setting. Expect plenty of table time. This is not a beginner class. Please take Mahjong 101 first if you are new to the game. Participants should bring a current National Mah Jongg League card; a limited number are available for purchase on site. Four sessions are offered in September. Choose the date that suits you at arworkshop.com/coronado. Advance registration required; minimum of four participants. AR Workshop Coronado on Facebook / Instagram

After a long hiatus, award winning San Diego sweethearts, The Midnight Pine, are returning to the stage for a special final performance. Founded in 2011 by songwriters Shelbi Bennett and Alfred Howard, the Midnight Pine has had many evolutions but the heart will always remain Bennett's sweeping, soulful voice and Howard's poetic pen. The unique soundscape of spectral folk and haunting americana defines the The Midnight Pine's cinematic presence on stage and across four studio albums. Join them for a journey through their catalog, reenvisioned one last time for "The Final Midnight," August 21 at the Music Box. Doors: 7 p.m. The Midnight Pine on Facebook / Instagram

Omar Courtz - "Por Si Mañana No Estoy" USA Tour Date: Sunday, Aug 23, 2026, 8 p.m. Venue: Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Door Time: 7 p.m. Omar Courtz on Instagram

Punk in the Park is a free music festival at Kate Sessions Park Saturday August 22, 3 p.m. - sunset (7:30 p.m.)! All ages! Bring your mom, your kids, your dog, your cat! Bring a picnic blanket, a lawn chair, or just jump around in the pit for 4 hours! Schedule: - 3:30 p.m. Fieldrush - 4:30 p.m. The Basanites - 5:30 p.m. Pet Mammoth - 6:30 p.m. Rain on Fridays

Arts District Liberty Station and The FRONT Arte Cultura are thrilled to present: "Material is Process" - an art exhibition featuring works by Audrey Gingras and Ana Saad, two Emerging Artists in Residence at Arts District Liberty Station. In this exhibition, Audrey and Ana will share some of the creations they made during their 6-month residency, exploring different materials and ideas. Through touch, memory, transition, and play come to life. This exhibition sees studio practice not as a direct path to a finished object, but as a physical, improvisational space where materials, bodies, accidents, and memories intertwine. Join us for the opening reception of "Material is Process" and enjoy light refreshments and a live DJ! Friday, August 21, 2026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Gallery 201 2820 Roosevelt Rd 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92106 The exhibition is curated by Francisco Eme, the 2026 David G. Fleet Curator-in-Residence. ----- Arts District Liberty Station y The FRONT Arte Cultura se complacen en presentar: Material is Process (El material es proceso), una exposición de arte que presenta obras de Audrey Gingras y Ana Saad, dos Artistas Emergentes en Residencia en Arts District Liberty Station. En esta exposición, Audrey y Ana compartirán algunas de las creaciones realizadas durante su residencia de seis meses, explorando diversos materiales e ideas. A través del tacto, la memoria, la transición y el juego, las obras cobran vida. Esta exposición concibe la práctica en el estudio no como un camino directo hacia un objeto terminado, sino como un espacio físico e improvisado donde se entrelazan materiales, cuerpos, accidentes y recuerdos. ¡Acompáñanos en la recepción de inauguración de "Material is Process" y disfruta de bebidas ligeras y música de DJ en vivo! Viernes, 21 de agosto de 2026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Gallery 201 2820 Roosevelt Rd 2do piso San Diego, CA 92106 La exposición está curada por Francisco Eme, curador residente David G. Fleet de 2026. Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/material-is-process-opening-reception

Padres fans can enjoy a new game-day offering at The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla, bringing together baseball, beachfront views, and a lineup of game-day bites and drinks. During every Padres game, whether home or away, guests can cheer on the Friars and enjoy the $19 Padres Game-Time Special, with a choice of a Shore Burger or Baja Tacos paired with any draft beer, exclusively at the bar during live game times. To check the schedule and game times, visit https://www.mlb.com/padres/schedule/2026-08. The Shores Restaurant is located at 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037. For reservations and more information, visit https://www.ljshoreshotel.com/dining/the-shores-restaurant/.

HUMP! returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026. For over two decades, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy, identity, and connection without compromise. What began as a bold experiment has grown into a global showcase of boundary-pushing cinema where emerging voices and seasoned creators present work that is as thoughtful as it is provocative. Founded by Dan Savage, HUMP! has spent over two decades proving that intimacy is culture and that audiences are hungry for work that is bold, funny, handmade, and deeply human. This season continues that tradition. We look forward to seeing you soon. Price: General Admission: $20 Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Film / Cinema Date and Time: Friday October 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. to Saturday October 24, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. Venue details: Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Boulevard, San Diego, California, 92116, United States Visit: https://www.humpfilmfest.com