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Few artists embody the spirit, resilience, and soul of American music quite like Mavis Staples. A GRAMMY-winning legend, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center Honoree, and civil rights icon, Staples has spent more than seven decades using music to inspire hope, unity, and change. Rising to fame as the powerful voice behind The Staple Singers, she helped create some of the most enduring songs in music history, including classics like “I’ll Take You There,” “Respect Yourself,” and “Let’s Do It Again.” Her unmistakable voice — rich with soul, grit, warmth, and conviction — has influenced generations of artists across gospel, R&B, folk, rock, and Americana music. Throughout her extraordinary career, Staples has collaborated with some of the most celebrated musicians of all time, including Bob Dylan, Prince, Jeff Tweedy, Aretha Franklin, Hozier, Bonnie Raitt, and Levon Helm. Even after decades on stage, she continues to evolve as an artist, captivating audiences with new music that blends timeless soul with deeply human storytelling. Her recent acclaimed album, Sad and Beautiful World, showcases her enduring artistry and message of compassion, resilience, and connection — themes that remain as relevant today as ever. Whether performing beloved classics or newer material, Staples brings unmatched authenticity and emotional depth to every song she sings. Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening filled with powerful vocals, uplifting storytelling, joyful energy, and moments of profound reflection. More than just a concert, a Mavis Staples performance is a celebration of music’s ability to bring people together across generations. Backed by an exceptional band and guided by the charisma and warmth that have made her one of America’s most beloved performers, Staples creates a live experience that is both deeply personal and universally inspiring. From soul-stirring ballads to foot-stomping gospel and rhythm & blues, this extraordinary night promises to leave audiences energized, moved, and reminded of the enduring power of hope through music. Mavis Staples on Facebook / Instagram

Presented by Centro Cultural de la Raza and La Pocha Nostra. Back to San Diego borderlandia, a must see iconic one-time show by performance artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña - writer, activist, radical pedagogue & artistic director of the performance troupe La Pocha Nostra. In this solo performance monologue, performance artist and writer Guillermo Gómez-Peña presents a selection of classic texts from his vast “living archives” alongside recent work written over the past four years. Artist Statement: My current performance represents the fruit of my life’s work in all its iterations: live performance, lecturing, archiving, literary work, mentoring, community activism, all coming together to address the dangers of the times we live in with its disregard for human life and insidious undermining of democracy. At this time in my life I am thinking as much about legacy as I am trying to continually produce socially conscious experimental artwork that is simultaneously plugged into the national debates. I have learned from decades of touring performance material to locations beyond the Border that a call to action - in the form of a work of art - has the power to elicit compassion and inculcate a desire for social justice. For me performance art is a form of radical democracy and citizenship which depends on the presence of the audience/community to succeed. I view my approach to creating this hybrid piece as "performing the archives" for multiple contexts: The art world, academia, community and the media. I am particularly interested in connecting with a new generation of audience members who may not have been exposed to the history of my generation, performance art and the Chicano movement. Centro Cultural de la Raza: Website / Facebook / Instagram

The legend continues... San Diego Jazz Hero, CHARLIE ARBELAEZ, returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 267th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences! CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWjmmUCq-G0 Seating begins at 6 p.m. Music is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations The Charlie Arbelaez SD Quartet will feature the following musicians: Irving Flores Justin Grinnell Fernando Gomez About Charlie Arbelaez The multifaceted musical force Charlie Arbelaez was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL, at age 5. He began playing Alto Saxophone at age 10 for the band in middle school, and by age 13 was playing every Sunday at church. It was at this young age that he fell in love with playing his saxophone and performing. While in South Florida, Charlie shared the stage with many notable local jazz artists, including: Arturo Sandoval, Ira Sullivan, and Nestor Torres. When he graduated from South Plantation High School, he was the recipient of the top scholarship award from The Gold Coast Jazz Society. After briefly attending Florida International University for Jazz Studies on full scholarship, he auditioned for the United States Marine Corps Band in 2010 and honorably served at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from 2010-2014. While on active duty, Sergeant Arbelaez was tasked to go on various musical/educational tours throughout the United States, performing for hundreds of thousands of citizens at several highly distinguished functions as well as conducting masterclasses and clinics at numerous high schools and colleges. In 2015, Charlie recorded his self-titled and self-released debut CD, featuring: Gilbert Castellanos, Matt Hall, Jason Shattil, Danny Weller, and Willie Jones III. Charlie moved to New York in 2016 to attend SUNY at Purchase College and completed his Bachelor’s Degree (Magna Cum Laude) in less than two years. During his time as an undergrad, Charlie studied with Ralph Lalama, Gary Smulyan, David Hazeltine, Jon Faddis, Todd Coolman, Kenny Washington, and Charles Blenzig, amongst others. In 2017, Charlie joined as a member of the Jazz @ The Jacobs Jazz Orchestra in San Diego for their debut performance. Charlie moved back to San Diego in 2018 to consistently perform with his groups, including hosting The Jazz Botanika Jam Session every Tuesday night at Queen Bee’s in North Park. In March of 2020, he was nominated for Best Jazz by the San Diego Music Awards. In August of 2020, he served as Director of Music for Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center for 14 months. To date—Charlie has performed with many outstanding musicians in San Diego including Mundell Lowe, Marshall Hawkins, Gilbert Castellanos, Christopher Hollyday, Mike Wofford, and Holly Hofmann. Charlie is also an active educator; he was the Saxophone Professor at Palomar College and instructed gifted high school students at The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, as well as having maintained a private studio both in person and online. As passionate as he is about education, Charlie obtained his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. About Golden Island Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine is a 365 seat restaurant and music venue that serves fresh, hand-made, authentic Dim Sum all day every day, with a great selection of authentic asian cuisine to choose from. Golden Island LOVES live music! Nationally touring artists and San Diego's Best Jazz musicians grace our stage during Dim Sum & Jazz every Friday from 6:30PM-8:30PM. Dancing is allowed and always welcomed! Our venue boasts a full ballroom-style dance floor, professional stage and sound system.⁠ Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/4778e446b683/golden-island-newsletter Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island See More Events www.goldenislanddimsum.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

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The 22nd annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival (SDFW) returns Nov. 1–8, 2026, welcoming attendees for eight days of cultural events celebrating Southern California and Baja with participating chefs, winemakers, spirits producers, and culinary experts from across the country and county joining us on the San Diego Bay shoreline. This year brings SDFW’s biggest programming evolution in more than two decades, ushering in a new era for the cross-border culinary event. The reimagined Grand Weekend features the debut of Icons + Legends, all-new “culinary districts” to explore, an expanded food rescue program in partnership with Rethink Food and the San Diego Food Bank, and—for the first time—a seamless two-day waterfront celebration that brings the Grand Tasting and Grand Fiesta together at the iconic Embarcadero. Renowned culinary talents from Food Network and Top Chef to Michelin Guide and the James Beard Foundation will attend SDFW 2026. The Festival’s talent roster includes Two-Michelin-star chef and winner of the Antonin Carême Medal Suzette Gresham; Top Chef finalist Joe Sasto; Michelin-starred, James Beard Award semifinalist, and executive chef of New York Times 50 Best Restaurants of 2025 honored Eric Bost; James Beard Award winners Maynard Llera and Susan Bae; Baja culinary pioneer Javier Plascencia; acclaimed pastry chef Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman; and sommelier and wine educator Cha McCoy, alongside lauded chefs and winemakers from both sides of the border. New this year, attendees will explore a series of “culinary districts” hosted by gastronomic all-stars, including: Smoke + Fire, a live-fire playground where premium proteins meet open flame Sweet Street, an indulgent destination devoted to pastry, desserts, and coffee So San Diego, showcasing the city's thriving local indie innovation and arts + culture scene Street Feast: Asian Market, inspired by vibrant Asian night markets South of the Border, an immersive journey into the people, places, and craftsmanship that define Baja and Mexico Here’s a peek into SDFW’s three signature Grand Weekend experiences: Icons + Legends (Friday, Nov. 6. VIP + Early Entry: 6 – 9 p.m. General Admission: 6:30 – 9 p.m.) a new opening-night tasting featuring award-winning chefs, wines, and spirits. Grand Tasting, Presented by Southwest Airlines® (Saturday, Nov. 7 VIP + Early Entry: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. General Admission: Noon – 3 p.m.) the flagship event with Michelin and James Beard-recognized talent, immersive tasting activations, and the attendee-voted “Chef of the Fest” competition. Grand Fiesta, Presented by Southwest Airlines® (Sunday, Nov. 8 VIP + Early Entry: 11a.m. – 3 p.m. General Admission: Noon – 3 p.m.): now held at the Embarcadero for the Festival’s first seamless two-day waterfront celebration, complete with expanded Baja programming and annual “Taco TKO” competition.

This course offers a thoughtful introduction to the Polish language and an opportunity to explore culture and conversation in a supportive, international setting. It is perfect for first-time learners and focused on useful, real-life language you can start using right away. When: Wednesdays, October 7 – November 11, 2026: 1 – 2 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Early Bird: $180 (6 Classes), if registered before Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Regular Admission: $220 Instructor: Marta Kowalczyk Marta graduated in Polish philology at the University of Adam Mickiewicz and postgraduate studies in teaching Polish as a foreign language, also at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Since 2016, she has been teaching Polish at Migrant Info Point, a non-governmental organization supporting migrants living in Poznań. she works with people at all levels of knowledge of the Polish language. Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram

The acclaimed work from filmmaker Patrick Wang, featuring a remarkable performance from actress Tyne Daly, is the story of The Bread Factory, a community arts center in the small town of Checkford, told in two films. In part one, after forty years of running The Bread Factory, Dorothea (Daly) and Greta (Elisabeth Henry) are suddenly fighting for survival when a celebrity couple—performance artists from China—come to Checkford and build an enormous complex down the street catapulting big changes in their small town. "A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold" plays as part of our series "Intimate Epics: The Films of Patrick Wang" to celebrate the release of Wang's latest film, "A. Rimbaud." Separate admission is required for "A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold" and "A Bread Factory, Part Two: Walk With Me A While." Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando reflects on what makes Comic-Con special, from fan culture and cosplay to Hollywood activations and the comics community.

The proposal also would adopt recommendations from the city's Independent Budget Analyst's office to shift $6 million from San Diego's Transient Occupancy Tax (essentially a hotel tax) to arts programs, as well as restore $1.3 million in grants.