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"Mosquito" buzzes into the micro cinema for a Bonkers Half-Assed Midnight on Saturday and iVIE Awards highlight student work on Sunday.

Moonlight Beach Concert: Lolo Paniolo & Kehulili O Kailani Dancers Toes in the sand--what better way to enjoy a summer concert? Moonlight Beach is the place to be all summer, and twice a month in July and August, the City's Cultural Arts Division brings great performers to the stage. Musical styles vary and may include everything from Latin jazz and country western to reggae and '80s rock. Bands play on a state of the art professional stage in front of a large sandy beach, with plenty of room to move with the music. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sunday, July 13 will feature: Lolo Paniolo & Kehulili O Kailani Dancers. City of Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram

From indie comics to manga, these films prove the comic universe is bigger than you think.

Resonance is a free, all-ages event hosted by St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church and Oceanside Theatre Company, that builds community through creative expression. Held in OTC's Studio 219 (219 North Coast Highway), this is a space for all creatively-inclined people — artists, musicians, writers, and more — to showcase their work and to practice spontaneous creation together. It’s not quite an open mic, jam session, drum circle, or art night — but it has elements of all of these. All are welcome to participate as much or as little as they choose. If you’d prefer to just come and enjoy the vibe and performances, you are welcome to do that too. St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church on Facebook / Instagram Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Stephen Sondheim’s "Follies" is a dazzling and bittersweet exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time. Set in a crumbling theatre, former showgirls reunite one last time, reliving their heyday and confronting the choices that shaped their lives. With iconic songs like “Broadway Baby” and “Losing My Mind,” this Tony Award-winning masterpiece blends haunting nostalgia with show-stopping spectacle in a moving celebration of dreams and regrets. At Cygnet Theatre in Arts District Liberty Station begins September 10. Tickets on sale now. Age Recommendation 13+ Visit: cygnettheatre.org/show/season25-26/follies/ Cygnet Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Sherry Hopwood will direct an ensemble cast in bringing this groundbreaking piece of lesbian history to life - a powerful play by Dian Schaffhauser that celebrates the vibrant and resilient lesbian community in San Diego from 1970 to 2000. This production is more than just a performance; it's a tribute to the stories, struggles, and triumphs of those who helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ rights. Based on hundreds of oral interviews, The Lesbians of San Diego has been dedicated to documenting the stories of local lesbians through an oral history project. This production is the next evolution of that work, ensuring that these narratives are not just archived, but embodied, experienced, and honored in a way that makes history feel immediate and alive. This play is more than a performance. It is an act of historical reclamation, an assertion of presence, and a feminist insistence that the contributions of lesbians to our collective liberation will not be erased or forgotten. These are the stories that may never have reached a newspaper or the public eye, yet they are the stories that created an incredible culture of art, music, political activism, health advocacy and more - pushing the boundaries and carving out a safe place for our community. This is not a Diversionary Theatre production, although Diversionary is proud to host this Guest Production. The Lesbians of San Diego - "A Herstory in Two Acts" on Facebook

Teen Ceramics (Sep. 8 – Oct. 20, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Class Schedule Mondays, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Six-Week Session September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20 (skips October 13) Teaching Artist: Megan Walker Description In this six week class students ages 13-17 will begin by learning the basics, focusing on 3 essential steps of the throwing process: centering, opening, and pulling. Students will be led in working with ceramics, hand-building and wheel throwing, learning slab construction, pinch pots, surface texture, clay impression and more. All materials are included. Wear clothes that can get messy! Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Are you interested in arts and wellness? Join Soultry Sisters Arts & Wellness Collective for a three-day guided and intentional festival, from June 20- June 22, featuring QTBIPOC local artists, creatives, healers, and wellness practitioners. Participants are invited to join us at this weekend-long festival filled with creative expression + holistic wellness workshops, soulcare rituals to bring in the summer solstice, interactive discussions, live performances & so much more. Our Summer SOULstice festival is a space to prioritize your personal + collective wellness and healing. Connect. Create. Celebrate with us! Day 1 • Friday | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Oceanside Museum of Art | 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA Day 2 • Saturday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.| Founder’s Hall | 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA Day 3 • Sunday | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Founder’s Hall | 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA Festival Includes: - Interactive arts + wellness workshops - Experience sessions on holistic wellness, soulcare, and sustainability through movement, writing, sound healing & creative expression - Opportunities to make meaningful connections with like-minded community members Music, dancing, live performances + more! Learn more and register at https://www.soultrysisters.com/ssfestival Soultry Sisters Arts & Wellness Collective on Facebook / Instagram

A free, unique one-time musical theatrical event, "Believe in Yourself." It will be performed on Saturday, June 21, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Our nation, indeed the world, has endured the trauma of a pandemic that has had repercussions for our collective social interactions. This performance shows the damage that can come from disruptions in the social order and how love and friendship can bring us back together. Join us for a fun-filled performance and support the theatrical arts! Get refreshments and fill out surveys at the 6 p.m. reception. Visit: dscearcemiles.org/

"Access" is a group exhibition featuring material and conceptual works by multidisciplinary artists Carolina Danu, Yena Kim, Nanzi Muro, and Gabrielle Berens. "Access" includes MFA students from San Diego State University who believe in the need for diversity in the arts. Through printmaking, textiles, ceramics, digital graphics, illustrations, paintings, and woven sculpture, the selected works celebrate the evolving practices of these emerging artists and will serve to inspire the possibilities of material expression. The title of the exhibition, "Access," represents access to arts education, access to facilities, access to community, as well as access to expression through a variety of media and materials. Bonita Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram