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San Diego County officials have launched an online informational resource to provide county residents with up-to-date information and tools to prepare for what's expected to be one of the strongest El Niño seasons in history, it was announced Friday.

Experience the Big Band Sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra! Get ready for an evening of classic swing, timeless jazz and the unmistakable sound of the big band era. The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings beloved music to life with its signature sound, talented musicians and rich musical history. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering big band music for the first time, this is a chance to enjoy the songs and style that have kept audiences dancing for generations. California Center for the Arts on Facebook/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

Celebrate your engagement at an inspiring wedding showcase at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego with design, dining, and top creative partners. Your wedding vision starts here. The Engagement Party takes over the entire Museum of Contemporary Art, with multiple stunning spaces each brought to life by some of southern California's most talented creative partners and wedding planners. Sample the food. Meet the florist who makes you want to cry (in the best way). See the tablescapes, the gowns, and the details you didn't know you needed. Thirty-plus vendors, all in one place, all at the top of their game, so you can actually feel what your wedding day could look like, smell like, taste like. This is where trends become reality and Pinterest boards turn into real plans. Whether you're newly engaged or deep in the planning process, walking through these doors gives you something no algorithm can: a real sense of what's possible and the people who can make it happen. One afternoon. Every answer you've been looking for. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Learn all about seed starting, vegetable gardening, native plants, garden art, food preservation, irrigation, and more. - Shop from thousands of affordably priced plants: Spring garden vegetables, drought tolerant plants, natives, milkweeds, unique ornamentals, and houseplants. - Shop Garden-related Retail:Unique Birdhouses, Garden Art and Green Elephant - repurposed garden tools, etc. - Shop for locally grown produce at our Farmer's Market. - Attend Free, Engaging Lightning Talks and Demonstrations. - Visit Informational Booths and Exhibits. - Free Tool Sharpening - Free gardening expertise at our Ask a Master Gardener booth

Join us offsite at MOPA @ SDMA to view the film "Black is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story." Directed by Yemi Bamiro | USA | Documentary | 98 min Everyone knows the phrase “Black is Beautiful,” but few know of the man who helped popularize it. Little known Harlem based photographer - freedom fighter and activist - Kwame Brathwaite took 500,000 photos across his 60-year career, always devoted to celebrating the joy and beauty of African American life. This feature documentary tells the story of Kwame and the “Black is Beautiful” movement. 7 p.m.: Film screening of "Black is Beautiful" (99 min) 8:40 p.m.: Conversation (20 min) with Kwame Brathwaite Jr., moderated by Amy Crum, Associate Curator of MCASD The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Step into a restorative evening designed to help you reset, recharge, and realign during the height of summer. As the energy of the season reaches its peak, many of us find ourselves balancing busy schedules, increased activity, and the demands of everyday life. This immersive sound bath experience offers an opportunity to slow down, regulate the nervous system, release stress, and reconnect with yourself. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic instruments, you will be guided into a deeply restful meditative state where the body can relax and the mind can settle. This mid-summer reset is an invitation to pause, reflect, and create space for clarity, renewal, and inner balance. What to Expect: Guided grounding meditation Restorative sound bath experience Nervous system support and deep relaxation Space for reflection, rest, and energetic renewal A welcoming environment for all experience levels What's Included: Yoga beds provided Pillows provided Blankets provided Bolsters provided Water provided Tea provided Simply arrive in comfortable clothing and allow yourself to fully relax. Benefits of Sound Bath Meditation: Reduce stress and anxiety Support relaxation and better sleep Promote mindfulness and mental clarity Encourage emotional balance Create a sense of calm and well-being Support nervous system regulation Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or simply seeking a peaceful midweek reset, this experience offers an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Reserve your space early, as seating is limited. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-align-a-mid-summer-reset-sound-bath-san-diego-tickets-1991430814173 The Meditation Nook on Instagram and Facebook

Create a unique meditation station or altar! Tuesdays, October 13 & 27, 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 15+ welcome! In this 2-part series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional and fun pieces. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques to create one of a kind ceramic altars. Students will create and build their piece in the first and second class and glaze their creations in the last class. Students will learn the art of glazing, with many decorative techniques. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors in this course. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Additional optional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Items shown in photo (tarot card, crystals, candle, etc are not included). We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.

"Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency" Curated by Alessandra Moctezuma Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18, 4-7 p.m. Conversation with the Artists: Thursday, May 14, 6-8 p.m. Exhibition Dates: April 18 – May 14 Gallery Hours: Fridays 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays 12-6 p.m.; and by appointment Space 4 Art presents "Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency," a group exhibition curated by Alessandra Moctezuma, Gallery Director and Professor of Fine Art at San Diego Mesa College. The third in a series of exhibitions at Art Produce Gallery in 2026, the exhibition opens with a public reception on April 18 from 4-7 p.m. and will remain on view through May 14. In keeping with Space 4 Art’s mission to promote meaningful dialogue and creative exchange, Moctezuma will lead a Conversation with the Artists on Thursday, May14 from 6-8 p.m. "Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency" brings together artists who view art as a tool to disrupt and to sound an alert. Emerging from a moment of heightened political and social tension, the exhibition reflects on a year marked by widespread protest and renewed public resistance to policies that have caused national and global instability. In the United States and across the world, people have taken to the streets in response to political extremism, social inequity, environmental crisis, and the erosion of civil rights. Artists, too, have responded using their practices to question power, confront injustice, and refuse silence. The exhibition examines the role of art as a catalyst for awareness and action. Through diverse materials and approaches, the featured works expose systems of power, challenge historical amnesia, and confront our impulse to look away. Some artworks mourn loss, others invite participation, and still others demand accountability. Together, they insist that artistic expression can function as a form of civic engagement and resistance. Curator Alessandra Moctezuma frames unrest as a necessary friction that makes change possible. The exhibition invites viewers to look inward, and examine their own position and experiences within the social and political structures the works reveal. Produced by Space 4 Art and presented at Art Produce Gallery, the exhibition is part of ongoing efforts to support artists and activate cultural dialogue across the region through the Prebys Foundation’s Arts Ecosystem Grant. The exhibit includes artists: Doris Bittar, Jennifer de Poyen, Electronic Disturbance Theater (EDT), Patricia Frischer, Terri Hughes-Oelrich, Linda Litteral, Nicole Gonzalez, Nick McPherson (Nicholas Danger), Teresa Mill, Michelle Montjoy, Marcos Ramirez, Katie Ruiz, and Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez (Sew Loka). The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m. and a closing event featuring a gallery walk-through and artist conversation led by curator Alessandra Moctezuma on Thursday, May 14 from 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours Fridays from 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays from 12-6 p.m. through May 14; and by appointment. Location: Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104. About Space 4 Art Space 4 Art is a San Diego-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting artists and strengthening the region’s cultural ecosystem through exhibitions, public programming, and community engagement. Space 4 Art on Facebook / Instagram

On Sunday, July 12, KPBS taped three podcast conversations in front of a live studio audience. This episode contains the full Midday Edition conversation and portions of the interviews from the KPBS podcasts Port of Entry and The Finest.