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Trick or Trade San Diego: A Halloween Collectibles Event Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Millionaires HQ, 105 S. 31st Street Suite B, San Diego, CA 92113 Get ready, San Diego! One Stop Trade House presents Trick or Trade, a Halloween-themed collectibles trade night bringing together some of the best vendors and collectors in Southern California. This family-friendly event is the perfect place to buy, sell, and trade across all types of collectibles. Whether you’re into Pokémon TCG, One Piece Card Game, sports cards, Funko Pops, Hot Wheels, Panini, or anime collectibles, you’ll find something for your collection. With 15+ vendors, raffles, giveaways, and special prizes, there’s excitement for both seasoned collectors and newcomers. Why You’ll Love It: - A festive Halloween-themed atmosphere - A wide variety of collectibles and trading opportunities - Raffles, prizes, and exclusive finds - Food and drinks available on-site - A chance to connect with San Diego’s growing collector community Whether you’re a hardcore hobbyist or just getting started, Trick or Trade San Diego is the must-attend event this fall. Cards & Collectors on Facebook / Instagram

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Mission Brewing - East Village. Serving the San Diego community since 1913, Mission Brewery has a rich history and delicious craft beer. We’re excited to share our legacy with you. Mission Downtown is dog friendly and kid friendly. Under 21 policy: Please contact Mission Brewing - East Village for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/mission-brewing-east-village Bonsai Bar on Facebook / Instagram

Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch – 5th Annual Halloween Bash at Plunge! Get ready as Plunge transforms into a glowing pumpkin wonderland for San Diego’s most unique, family-friendly Halloween event! Highlights include: - Swim through a glowing pumpkin patch - Walk the Orange Carpet & enter our Costume Contest (big prizes!) - Snap spooky pics in our Bat Cave & Candied Pumpkin Wall - Conquer the Aqua Jungle floating obstacle course - Live DJ, games, crafts, face painting & prizes - Try the Pumpkin Cold Plunge – eerie, Insta-worthy, and family-friendly! - Enjoy treats, giveaways, and glowing accessories for all guests! Tickets Here: https://buytickets.at/plungesandiego1/1837821 Plunge San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

¡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

Nearly a year after a New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead, New Orleans officials are still seeking permanent security solutions.

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

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71. Whitlock played the corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on "The Wire." He also appeared in several Spike Lee films, including "25th Hour" and "BlacKkKlansman."

The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That's according to two people familiar with details of the operation.

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

The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility.