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Celebrate Amphibian Week at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Friends of San Diego Wildlife Refuges. Everyone is invited to explore the fascinating world of frogs, toads, and salamanders through hands-on activities and nature experiences. Enjoy a Baja California treefrog hike, see live amphibians up close, play amphibian games, and take part in a creative frog art project. Activity books and coloring pages will be available for children and curious adults alike. This free, all-ages event offers a fun way to connect with nature and learn about the amphibious residents of San Diego County. Bring your family and join us in celebrating Amphibian Week.

Join us for a free evening of live music and happy hour on the Globe's Copley Plaza. Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m. "Begin Again" starts at a New York City open mic night, where Gretta, a gifted songwriter, is introduced as the final performer of the evening. This summer, we’re bringing that spirit to San Diego, inviting local artists to share their music and help build excitement for the upcoming new musical. Experience performances by 20 featured San Diego artists at this free community music event on the Globe’s Copley Plaza. Lady Carolyn’s Pub Happy Hour Specials: $7 all wines $6 all 20 oz. beers $5 all well drinks 20 percent off all food items The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

The Art Glass Guild located in Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park will be hosting their Fall Patio Show and Sale on October 11 and 12. The patio and Studio 25 will be filled with local San Diego glass artists. See beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, torch, stained, cast, etched and mosaic art. There will be demonstrations and a free mosaic make and take. Art Glass Guild - Balboa Park San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=320512

Prepare your appetite because the College Area Business District is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Taste of College Area, happening on Sunday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come experience the flavors of one of San Diego's most diverse and evolving culinary destinations with a self-guided tasting tour through the College Area and Rolando neighborhoods. Featuring more than 20 restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and eateries, the event highlights the incredible variety of local dining experiences, from international cuisine to artisan coffee and neighborhood favorites. To help you make the most of your tasting adventure, complimentary Old Town Trolley rides will run throughout the event route, making it easy to explore participating restaurants at your own pace. The route stretches along El Cajon Boulevard from 55th Street to 73rd Street, showcasing the vibrant businesses that make the College Area a unique dining destination. This year's lineup includes returning favorites such as Tokyo Sushi Loha, Penelope's Mexican Food, Charoen Krung Thai Cuisine, and Scrimshaw Coffee, along with exciting first-time participants including Pokedon, BarLando, and Love Letters Pizza. Early Bird tickets are on sale now for just $35, and groups of 10 or more automatically receive a 15% discount through July 31. Beginning August 1, individual tickets increase to $40, while qualifying group discounts will be 10%. Don't miss this flavorful celebration of food, community, and local businesses. Mark your calendar for a culinary adventure unlike any other at the 3rd Annual Taste of College Area. For event details and ticket information, visit https://collegeareasd.com/taste-of-college-area.

Studio Sessions No RSVP Date & Time: 7.18.26 Location: FUTURE IS COLOR® Studio This is a chill space to be present with the community and yourself. No need to RSVP, but we do collect them just to get a sense of how many folks to prepare for and to keep our neighbors in the loop. What to expect: Enjoy coffee and matcha by KUBO Coffee, sip on a curated selection of natural wine, browse through our in studio library, and enjoy sounds by Caire. Meet Carie: Caire is a multidisciplinary artist, sensorial designer, and DJ based in Brooklyn, New York. She is known for blending atmospheric soundscapes, Black diasporic electronic music, Neo-soul, balearic beats, and lounge. Future is Color: Website / Instagram

Sound Bath + Reiki in San Diego | Energy Healing & Deep Relaxation Join us for a restorative Sound Bath and Reiki in San Diego, an immersive energy healing experience designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore inner balance. This San Diego wellness event blends guided meditation, the vibrational healing of quartz crystal singing bowls, and gentle Reiki energy healing to support deep relaxation and emotional grounding. What to Expect We begin with a grounding guided meditation to help you settle into the body and breath. As you rest comfortably, layers of resonant sound from quartz crystal singing bowls create a full-body relaxation experience. During the sound bath, Reiki energy healing is gently offered to participants to support energetic balance and nervous system regulation. Reiki is a light-touch (or hands-off) energy healing practice that encourages relaxation, emotional release, and energetic alignment. No experience with Reiki or sound baths is necessary. Simply lie down, get comfortable, and receive. What’s Included • Yoga mats • Blankets, bolsters • Water and tea Everything is provided for your comfort. Savvy Staci on Instagram

A selection of ballets performed by the pre-professionals in City Ballet of San Diego’s Summer Intensive education program, accompanied by principal dance artists from City Ballet of San Diego’s professional company. City Ballet of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

In Sri Lanka, the islanders revere elephants. But for farmers, there's rising tension that's leading to more fatal encounters — for both humans and hungry pachyderms.

In Jem Calder's debut novel, the characters have boarded a plane, baggage first -- with no idea where it will land. Will it lead to an actual relationship, nevermind happiness?