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If you can walk you can dance! Join us for family friendly fun with calling by Máirtín de Cógáin and a live Ceili Band! Ceili Dancing is Irish social dancing. It's a way for the whole village to have fun and dance to traditional Irish folk music. Ceili dancing is a lot like line dancing or square dancing, but with simpler footwork (and yes, you can move your arms!). Join us for another long-awaited Comhaltas San Diego Ceili. Live music, refreshments, Irish language circle, crafts, and plenty of other surprises in store! This is a great way for the whole family to enjoy Irish music and culture here in San Diego! Come to dance or just to listen to the music and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Space is limited! Buy your tickets NOW! Please note that parking in the Lower Inspiration lot in Balboa Park is free for the first 3 hours, and free after 8 p.m. Visit: www.sandiegocomhaltas.org/ Comhaltas San Diego on Facebook

Somali Family Service presents the 2026 Annual Day of Dignity Community Resource Fair, Saturday, September 19th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Colina Del Sol Park, 5319 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA 92115. A program in partnership with Islamic Relief USA, Day of Dignity consists of a series of events held throughout the nation to help individuals and families in need gain access to essential and basic needs including food, hygiene kits, school supplies, and clothing. Community partner organizations and stakeholders join in distributing resources which promote and bolster self-sufficiency among local residents. Day of Dignity annual events have served thousands of San Diego residents. Learn more at: https://irusa.org/day-of-dignity/ Somali Family Service on Facebook / Instagram

A residency in France changed Fredo Gillis' approach to painting. KPBS arts and culture reporter Audy McAfee catches up with him before his next solo show.

Juneteenth began as a celebration of Black people’s liberation after the Civil War and now serves as a day for community reflection, education and celebration.

Create your own functional pottery! Sundays, November 15, 22 & December 6, 1-3pm Beginners welcome! Ages 18+ welcome! Come learn and practice the basics of handbuilding and develop a better understanding of clay as an artistic medium. Learn how to hand build a variety of ceramic vessels (cup, mug, plant pot) with Instructor Aleah Crump, a local artist who specializes in ceramics and functional objects. On the last day of class, students will explore glazing technique to finish their projects. Come to the workshop with good vibes and be ready to get a little messy! This class is great for beginners with little to no experience, or intermediate students who are interested in refining their handbuilding techniques. All materials are provided, and you’ll get to take home your handmade creations after they’re fired and ready for pick-up in 3-4 weeks. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Calling all ACOTAR fans! Target is celebrating the launch of Sarah J. Maas’s newest addition to her beloved "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series with a midnight release party on October 26 at select stores. The event transforms local stores into a one-stop destination for fans to shop exclusive series-inspired merchandise, celebrate, and connect around the highly anticipated release of the sixth book, "A Court of Splintered Harmony." Two Target locations in San Diego are among those participating in a midnight release celebration, but spots are limited: the first 100 guests at each participating store will receive an entry ticket granting the opportunity to purchase the book at midnight. Event details are below: What: Target’s Midnight Release Event for "A Court of Splintered Harmony" When: Monday, October 26 from 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Where: Target Mission Valley and Target Santee What Fans Can Expect A Collection Built for the Fandom: Nearly 85% of this ACOTAR collection is available only at Target, with most items priced under $20. Fans can discover BrüMate Starfall and Cursebreaker drinkware, Alex and Ani jewelry, and series-inspired teas, games, fragrances, and apparel. Themed Trivia: Guests can test their ACOTAR knowledge with trivia while they shop the collection. Fuel Up for Midnight: In-store Starbucks will be available for fans fueling up ahead of the midnight release. Guests can shop exclusive series-inspired merchandise leading up to the release, starting October 11. Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early to the midnight release celebration to secure their spot to purchase a copy of the book.

An eclectic collective of 19 artists embody the unifying theme “Better Together” in a contemporary fine art exhibition (Thumbprint Gallery) from July 3 - August 1, 2026. Free Opening Reception: Friday, July 3, 4-9 p.m. The month-long “Better Together” art exhibition presented by Thumbprint Gallery is guest curated by San Diego based artist Lourans Mikhail. Mikhail, who was born in Baghdad, Iraq and raised in Chicago, Illinois, hand-picked artists from San Diego, Los Angeles and across the country to animate the exhibition theme. “My vision was for people to feel inspired when they experience the numerous ways in which artists exemplify the value of togetherness,” explained Mikhail. Curator Lourans Mikhail is a painter, sculptor, and graphic designer, who spent 13 years as a US Marine. His own work is inspired by his Assyrian heritage, graffiti, comics, anime, cartoons, and fine art. In his art, Mikhail uses diverse media to explore different perspectives and challenge the narratives of socioeconomics, culture, politics, and race. “Being a curator of this exhibition is another way I get to draw on what I’ve experienced in life as an immigrant, a veteran, as a father…but this way I’m doing so through the most creative people I know.” The “Better Together” exhibition is on display at Thumbprint Gallery from July 3 to August 1 from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can also contact the gallery to request a private showing appointment. A free public Opening Reception will be held Saturday, July 3 on Friday, July 3 from 4-9 p.m. About Thumbprint Gallery Since 2009, Thumbprint Gallery is nestled in the heart of San Diego’s contemporary art scene, championing emerging and mid-career artists. The gallery aesthetic is a mix of pop culture, nostalgia, urban influences, and pop surrealism – reflective of co-owners Paul Ecdao and Johnny Tran. The two designed the gallery as a welcoming space for collectors and art enthusiasts to build connections with the diverse creative community drawn to La Jolla. Thumbprint Gallery is located blocks away from the beach at 920 Kline Street, La Jolla, CA 92037. Art lovers who appreciate works embodying this unifying theme will not want to miss an opportunity to meet the artists at the opening reception, free and open to the public. Complimentary beverages and appetizers will be served. @thumbprintgallery @LouransMikhail thumbprintgallery.com Contact: Thumbprint Gallery Phone: 858-354-6294 Email: thumbprintgallery@gmail.com

Aprenda sobre los cambios en el estilo de vida y las estrategias que todos pueden usar para mantener la salud de su cerebro. Esta clase es presentada por la organización local sin fines de lucro Alzheimer’s San Diego y está diseñada específicamente para los cuidadores. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In San Diego, a bold crossover ignites the walls as Meeting of Styles returns in partnership with MOS LA, SD Writerz, and Wild Style Technicians. It’s been 21 years since MOS last visited the city, and the comeback lands with a comic-charged visual surge. The action unfolds along Logan Ave., near the iconic Chicano Park, where massive walls become panels in a living graphic novel. Expect live mural production, character-driven burners, razor linework, and color explosions that feel ripped from the page. This Comic Con edition teaser hits July 18–19, 2026, setting the tone for capes, ink, and imagination. On July 22, a preview event drops exclusive reveals and artist showcases. Then July 23–26, San Diego Comic-Con International awakens the city as over 100,000 comic fans flood America’s Finest City. For more information visit: meetingofstyles.com/17-19-july-2026-san-diego-usa/ And stay up to date with the Meeting of Styles San Diego Instagram: @mos_sandiego

Now there are two: Brazil heads into a runoff after a first round that failed to fully energize voters, setting the stage for a more polarized contest that Washington is watching very closely.