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These three local artists, first highlighted in a 2024 feature, are making waves in the comics world with their bold, genre-bending stories.

Join us for the public opening of the second "Reflections" Showcase! On view at the Gordon Gray Gallery from July 31 through August 24, the "Reflections" showcase features artwork by many of this year’s "Reflections" participants. This group of lifelong learners explored a variety of techniques and media, drawing inspiration from works in MCASD’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. About "Reflections" "Reflections" is an art-making workshop series designed for adults aged 55 and over. From August 2024 to July 2025, participants joined MCASD Educators to tour the galleries, engage in lively discussions, and create original artworks inspired by what they saw. The program fosters a welcoming space for critical thinking, learning, exploration, and creativity. "Reflections" is generously supported by the C.J. & Dot Stafford Memorial Trust, E.A. Michelson Philanthropy, and The Tippett Foundation. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

New City Sinfonia, directed by Alyze Dreiling, opens their 2025-26 concert season with a program including a multi-media orchestral work by Mark Donnelly, "Moai- Tales of the Rapa-Nui." Stewart Simon, pianist, is the featured soloists in MacDowell's Piano Concerto No. 2, Larghetto Calmo. New City Sinfonia on Facebook

The Nook After Dark: A Halloween Healing Journey through Breath, Sound & Spirit Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: The Meditation Nook — 4710 Ruffner St, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111 Tickets: $40 per person Step into the magic as the viel between worlds thins... Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystical healing and intuitive awakening at The Nook After Dark — a Halloween-inspired experience designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and connect you with spirit. This sacred gathering weaves together mindful movement, sound, and ritual in an intimate setting perfect for reflection, release, and renewal. Your evening includes: - Guided Breathwork to open your energy - Immersive Sound Bath with crystal singing bowls - Restorative Yoga Nidra Meditation for deep rest and reset - Oracle & Tarot Card Pulls for intuitive guidance - Light Refreshments & Tea - Optional Fortune Envelopes for extra magic ($10 each) What to Expect: Expect a cozy, candlelit environment infused with grounding scents, soft frequencies, and mystical ambiance. Whether you come to release what no longer serves you or call in new intentions, this night will leave you feeling centered, restored, and enchanted. Reserve Your Spot Space is limited for this one-night-only experience. Secure your ticket early and step into the veil of transformation this Halloween season. Savvy Staci on Instagram / TikTok

Medium Photo is proud to present the first exhibition of the Medium Photo Collective, a group formed in 2024 to support photographers at every stage of their creative journey. The exhibition, a diverse showcase of contemporary photography, will be on view from November 7 through 9 at Studio On Banks in San Diego. The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception on Friday, November 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., where they can meet the artists and engage with the work. Medium Photo on Facebook / Instagram

Expect something raw, electric, and utterly alive. "Little Shop of Horrors "comes to life with stunning Audrey II puppets, inventive sets, bold lighting, live vocals, a fire-driven band, and the lush musical arrangements shaped by Leigh Scarritt. Visit: https://plplh.com/ Point Loma Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Bats sometimes get a bad rap, but these fascinating facts show how they pollinate plants, control insects and thrive in the wild.

Amanda Kramer’s "So Unreal" is a cinephile’s visual essay examining a canon of films that dared dream beyond the threshold of the real. Across a 30-year span – 1981 to 2001 – depictions of ‘future shock’ technologies such as artificial intelligence, cyberspace, and virtual reality grew in both frequency and complexity. Cinema in these years provided an outlet for humanity’s intertwined anxieties, fears, and fantasies about the brave new frontiers looming ahead. Narrated by Blondie icon Debbie Harry, "So Unreal" mines the substance and subtext of cyber-minded landmarks like "Tron," "Videodrome," "Brainstorm," "Terminator 2," "Tetsuo," "Lawnmower Man," "Hackers," "The Matrix," and dozens more. Soundtracked with deep cuts from the electronic underground, and styled with CGI-glitch FX, "So Unreal" maps the subcurrents of euphoria and dystopia simmering in the cinematic subconscious of the end of the 20th century. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Explore the fundamentals of capturing the human face and figure through paint in this engaging portrait painting class. Students will learn techniques in proportion, color mixing, and brushwork. Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists interested in developing their skills and personal style in portraiture! Six-Week Schedule Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (skips October 12) Location ICA Central (Balboa Park) – 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 Instructor Christian Olid-Ramirez The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV. Drawing from over 250 hours of exclusive footage and video diaries filmed on the International Space Station, this documentary is inspired by Felix and Paul Studios’ Emmy Award-winning virtual reality series, "Space Explorers: The ISS Experience," the largest production ever filmed in space.