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The San Diego Italian Film Festival opens Oct. 1, offering a blend of Italian and Italian American films that explore the theme of courage through shorts, features and conversation.

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

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. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/ikebana-floral-design-422897

EC Gallery will have 80 original animation cels works of art in their "Vintage Animation Show." The show will feature a gallery of animated original cels that were used to create all the iconic cartoons from Disney to Hannah Barbara through Warner Bros. Because the cels are where it all started, it is a cool off-site Con activation spot. Cel animation was a dominant animation technique, particularly in the 20th century, before the rise of computer animation. Cel art is extremely popular and highly sought after by collectors. All the cels are pretty fun and interesting but one of the cels they will have is from Snow White which is the first animated full-length movie created from cels. It even won an honorary Academy Award (an Oscar) in 1939 for its significance as a pioneering work in animated film. They even made Walt a special Oscar with one full-sized Oscar and seven miniature ones. EC Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

"San Diego's Lost Neighborhoods" features archival photos, newspaper clippings and TV newsreels documenting historically Black and Latino neighborhoods displaced by freeways like I-805 and SR-94.

New film streaming now paints a riveting portrait of actress Tura Satana, who played the iconic Varla in Russ Meyer's “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!”

On the third Thursday of every month, the Museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Third Thursday admission. Free Public Opening See our new exhibition, "Alex Katz: Theatre and Dance," in our Strauss Galleries. Third Thursdays are made possible with generous support from The Conrad Prebys Foundation. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for an experience like no other! Grioneers, Inc. presents the 8th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge—where Black creativity, comics, and culture collide! Join us on July 24, 2025, during San Diego Comic-Con for a night of storytelling, art, and innovation. Explore the worlds imagined by Black creators, meet visionary artists, and immerse yourself in the future we co-create—together! Afrofuturism Lounge isn’t just an event—it’s a movement! Secure your spot now and be part of the future. Visit AfrofuturismLounge.com for details. Don’t miss it! Grioneers on Facebook + Instagram

San Diego's East Village art house cinema screens a restored grindhouse thriller and a pair of Akira Kurosawa classics this month.

La Jolla Playhouse premieres a musical adaptation of Mike Nichols' 1988 hit film, with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper.