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The annual celebration, which spans Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizes contributions made by Hispanic Americans, the fastest-growing racial or ethnic minority, according to the Census.

Join Avarcas USA for their annual Pons Avarcas Warehouse Sale on November 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and shop from their wide selection of sustainably made leather sandals. Pons Avarcas, the chic leather sandals traditional of Menorca, Spain, make for a stylish shoe year round, transcending fleeting fashion trends and protecting your feet season after season. Since 1945, the third-generation family of artisans have been hand making these traditional sandals from raw materials sourced locally in Spain, including the rubber sole (which uses 10% recycled tire rubber) and high-quality natural Vecchio leather. Held at the Pons Avarcas headquarters in Barrio Logan at 1835 Main St. San Diego, CA 92113, the annual sale will offer all of their classic styles in over 40 different colorways, available in women’s, men’s and kids’ sizes. Snag additional discounts on perfectly imperfect samples, discontinued colors, espadrilles and market bags. Shop small from this locally-owned business and cross all the names off your holiday list! Stay Connected on Facebook

Join us for a live performance by bassoonist Joy Guidry of new work AMEN. Entry will be located at the ocean-facing side of the Museum (650 Coast Boulevard South). Galleries will be closed. “…the interdisciplinary artist pulls together spoken-word pieces with quivering electronic soundscapes, freeform woodwind blasts, and rich rhythmic spirals. It’s an intense, vulnerable work that demands equally thoughtful attention and engagement." –Allison Hussey, Pitchfork Radical self-love, compassion, laughter, and the drive to amplify Black artmakers and noisemakers comprise the core of bassoonist and composer Joy Guidry’s work. Their performances have been hailed by The San Diego Tribune as “lyrical and haunting…hair-raising and unsettling.” Joy was born in 1995 in Houston, Texas, into a creative family that played a big part in who they’ve become today. A versatile improviser and a composer of experimental, daring new works that embody a deep love of storytelling, Joy’s music channels their inner child in honor of their ancestors and predecessors. In addition, Joy seeks to support, hire, and promote Black artists in every aspect of their practice. No cell phone usage during the show Trigger Warning: - Very loud sounds - Intense language For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Related links: MCASD website | Instagram | Facebook

The SS United States, once a luxurious ocean liner, holds the speed record for crossing the Atlantic. It's rusting away at a pier in Philadelphia and could soon be evicted and scrapped.

Ramadan begins as five months of war passes in Gaza. Countries including Jordan, Sweden, Canada and the U.S. continue to contribute aid to help with the growing humanitarian crisis.

Actors, directors and musicians at the 2024 Oscars wore the red pins to support a group called Artists4Ceasefire, which is calling for an immediate and permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.

The U.S. Supreme Court today heard a case that could upend immigration enforcement for the Biden administration. Then, concerns have long been growing that a tripledemic of COVID, RSV and flu cases could have a major impact on health systems around the nation. Next, a new lineup of county leaders at the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) may make a new vision for San Diego transit harder to achieve. And, a new study from the UC San Diego Rady School of Management found when it comes to politics, Americans would rather hurt the cause they believe in than support the one they don’t. Next, after wildfire season ends in the Western U.S., those who lost their homes begin sifting through what's left to recover as much as they can. And, for something completely different, the art of clowning isn’t what it used to be. Students of all ages are now pursuing a form of comedy that left the circus behind. FInally, from our archive, San Diego author Tracy Badua's talks about her middle-grade novel "Freddie vs. the Family Curse." The book tells the story of a seventh-grader who is resigned to a life of bad luck until a rediscovered family heirloom gives him a little hope.

Join the Coronado Public Library, Coronado Cultural Arts Commission, and the Coronado Historical Association for the west coast release of "Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind." When some of America’s military men are captured or go missing during the Vietnam War, a small group of military wives become their champions. Never had families taken on diplomatic roles during wartime, nor had the fate of our POWs and missing men been a nationwide concern. In cinematic detail, authors Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Judy Silverstein Gray plunge you directly into the political maneuvering the women navigated, onto the international stage they shared with world leaders, and through the landmark legacy they created. Mrs. Pat Mearns, whose story is featured in the book, will be joining the authors to share her memories. You can learn more about Mrs. Mearns by reading the Time Magazine article "50 Years Later: A Wife’s War at Home" by Bill Syken. This is a free event, but special reserved seating is available by pre-ordering your signed copy of the book. To reserve your seat and pre-order your book, please visit here.

Working Title: A group installation and concert Doors open at 6:00 p.m., music performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Project [BLANK]’s annual group art show returns after a pandemic-induced hiatus! WORKING TITLE is a three-day, community-based exhibition of new works by painters, sculptors, sound artists, video artists, performance artists, composers, and musicians from throughout the greater San Diego area and Tijuana. Transforming the public spaces of the historic St. Paul's Cathedral in Bankers Hill into a living, breathing Sistine Chapel, these local artists will present works that dialogue respectfully and reverently with this beautiful space, while interrogating ideas of ritual, sacredness, and religious belief. Is it an art exhibit? Is it a concert? YES TO BOTH! For the full artist and performer list, plus bios of each, click here. Related links: Project [BLANK] on Instagram Project [BLANK] on Facebook

Imperial Beach residents will welcome a new mayor to city hall in January, as Mayor Serge Dedina returns to his environmental activism roots. In other news, Veterans needing resources can find them all in one place in Vista this weekend. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.