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Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) and San Diego History Center are thrilled to present "Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape," bringing together contemporary artists from Southern California and Baja to explore a region in constant transformation. Inspired by the exhibition presented at OMA and SDHC in 2013, this group exhibition revisits the evolving field of landscape art by Southern California-based artists more than a decade later and includes 11 artists from the original 2013 exhibition. Work by a distinguished set of invited artists is showcased along with exceptional works identified through a regional open call, highlighting the diversity of artistic voices redefining the landscape genre. Changing Terrain offers fresh perspectives on landscape, revealing how environment, culture, history, and community shape our evolving sense of place. Together, these works capture the beauty, complexity, and resilience of a border region where natural and human histories continually intersect. The exhibition opens to the public at the Oceanside Museum of Art and the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park on August 22. Curatorial Advisory Committee: Johnny Bear Contreras (sculptor and Kumeyaay public artist), Gabriel Boils Teran (visual artist and cultural agent), Katie Dolgov (Director of Exhibitions and Collections at OMA), and Tina Zarpour (Vice President of Community Engagement, Education & Collections at SDHC) To learn more about the exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art visit: oma-online.org/changing-terrain/ San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

The Preview Party celebrates the opening of our new exhibition, "Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art." Works included in "Visiones" probe the physical trappings of these environments—dance clubs, dive bars, block parties, backyards and bathhouses—for their capacity to generate sites of queer belonging, transcendence, and resilience. Highlighting Latina/o/e and Latin American artists from the 1990s to today, this intergenerational presentation encompasses painting, performance, photography, sculpture, textile, collage, video, and more. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

ArtWalk Carlsbad is FREE to attendees. The event focuses on fine art on display and for sale by the artists, who travel from all over the US and Mexico to show and sell their work. In a venue overlooking the ocean, attendees can explore different facets of art while enjoying beautiful views and much more. The festival will feature fine art including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more. More than 150 fine artists’ work will be featured, along with interactive art for families at KidsWalk, a full palette of musical performers, food trucks and stands, and more. ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Council President Joe LaCava and Councilmember Raul Campillo have introduced an ordinance to permanently ban paid parking in city-owned lots at the beaches. They could be leaving millions of dollars on the table.

The free, all-ages BirdStock Music Festival & Artisan Market will be celebrating its 5th anniversary with the biggest festival yet. On September 19, the main street of Bird rock will be filled with five stages of live music, 70+ artisan booths, BMX and skateboarding performances, food, beer and wine garden, VIP seating, kids' activities and more. Dogs are encouraged! Highlights include: - Five stages of live music featuring San Diego musicians - VIP Area offering tequila and margaritas near the Main Stage - Wine & Beer Garden - Chill Lounge with live DJs and non-alcoholic drinks - Artisan Market with more than 70 curated artisan booths - Food Trucks & Culinary Offerings - Kids' Zone and Youth Stage performances - Professional BMX & Skateboarding Performances - Pet Parade & Costume Contest - Kids' STEM Area, Dunk Tank, Bounce House, Pickleball Court and Hat Bar - Local Civic & Nonprofit Booths This is a non-profit, grassroots, community fundraiser with heart organized by the Bird Rock Community Council and BirdStock Community Alliance. Proceeds will benefit arts and music programs at Bird Rock Elementary School and the La Jolla Coastal Conservancy. BirdStock Music Festival & Artisan Market on Instagram

There's more to San Diego this weekend than Comic-Con: "Within the Context of Time" sound journey at the Athenaeum, the world premiere musical "The Family Album," opera under the stars, summer markets, sustainable food and jazz meets tap dance. OK, fine: one comics-related event.

Celebrate back to school with the whole family at this free, hands-on art adventure inspired by the Protractor Series by Frank Stella. Join MCASD educators as we make colorful paintings using protractors and rulers! All ages welcome. Come make art and make memories! Art Activity: use protractors and rulers to make colorful paintings Additional Programming: - At 11 a.m., join a kid friendly tour exploring MCASD’s collection - From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music, cozy up in the book nook, and free play on McGrath Terrace. - At 12:30 p.m., sing, listen, and laugh at Storytime with Ms. Katia, Librarian On the Go The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join us October 15 for “Because of You” — Voices of Our City’s Annual Benefit Concert, presented by MusicPower An unforgettable evening of live music, vibrant food, cocktails, connection, and a powerful performance by our award-winning Choir—all in support of Voices of Our City, the San Diego Nonprofit that uses music and the arts to help individuals on their journey out of homelessness. Evening includes: • Cocktail reception with live music • Handcrafted cocktails • Vibrant Mexican cuisine • Meaningful opportunities to support Voices including a silent auction and paddle raise • An inspiring live performance by internationally recognized, award-winning Voices of Our City Choir “Because of You" is Voices’ largest fundraiser and your ticket purchase helps support Voices of Our City. Tables are limited, Reserve your tickets today! Visit https://www.voicesofourcity.org Voices of Our City Choir on Facebook / Instagram

Mexican poet and Nobel laureate Octavio Paz says poetry makes real “the unspoken, the spirit, the soul.” Tijuana is proudly continuing that tradition with a national poetry prize and the window for submissions is now open.

Who ya gonna call? Experience the beloved 1984 classic "Ghostbusters" with Elmer Bernstein’s Academy Award®-winning score performed by a live orchestra alongside the film. Presented on the amphitheater’s outdoor screen, this immersive cinematic concert event invites longtime fans and newcomers alike to celebrate a movie that has entertained audiences for more than four decades. "Ghostbusters in Concert" amplifies the humor, adventure, and iconic music that have made this supernatural comedy a favorite across generations. ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram